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PMR-D13054 Germany, Bavaria, Augsburg: D-IEEG Cessna T303 Crusader (c/n 0211) of Delta Flug Charter GmbH at Augsburg airport. Keywords: aeroplane, air transport, aircraft, airplane, aviation
PMR-D10677 Germany, Bavaria, Augsburg: D-IDKO Cessna T303 Crusader (c/n 00102) at Augsburg airport. Keywords: aircraft, aeroplane, airplane, aviation, air transport
PMR-D6369 Germany, Bavaria, Augsburg: D-IOLT Cessna T.303 Crusader (c/n 00294) at Augsburg airport. Keywords: aircraft, air transport, airliner, aviation, airplane, aeroplane

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pMR-D11239 Turkey, Lycia, Simena: the mediaeval crusader castle with swallowtail castellations on its well preserved walls was built for the Order of the Knights of St. John on the site of the ancient Lycian town of Simena. It dominates the present Turkish village of Kalekoy which can only be reached by boat or on foot. Keywords: castle, culture, defence, fortifications, fortress, heritage, historic, picturesque
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-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-D8484 Turkey, Bodrum: view of the Castle of St. Peter in the harbour, built by the crusading knights of the Order of St. John in 1402, using stones taken from the Mausoleum or grave of King Mausollos in Halicarnassus. Keywords: Halicarnossos, Knights Hospitaller, architecture, historic, heritage, fortress, picturesque
PMR-D4181 Turkey, Province of Mugla, Bodrum (formerly Halikarnassos): castle of St. Peter, built by crusading knights of the Order of St. John in 1402, using stones from the tomb of Mausolus (=mausoleum). The "Italian Tower" (left), the "French Tower" (right), and the "English Tower" (centre). Keywords: picturesque, port, harbour, quay, jetty, yachts, pleasure craft, fortifications, historic, culture, Petronium, defence, Aegean, Bahriyeli C, marine, cruising
PMR-D4180 Turkey, Province of Mugla, Bodrum (formerly Halikarnassos): castle of St. Peter, built by crusading knights of the Order of St. John in 1402, using stones from the tomb of Mausolus (=mausoleum). Keywords: picturesque, port, harbour, quay, jetty, yachts, pleasure craft, fortifications, historic, culture, Petronium, defence, Aegean, Bahriyeli C, marine, cruising
PMR-D4178 Turkey, Province of Mugla, Bodrum (formerly Halikarnassos): castle of St. Peter, built by crusading knights of the Order of St. John in 1402, using stones from the tomb of Mausolus (=mausoleum). The "English Tower" on the left. Keywords: picturesque, port, harbour, quay, jetty, yachts, pleasure craft, fortifications, historic, culture, Petronium, defence, Aegean, Bahriyeli C, marine, cruising
PMR-D4174 Turkey, Province of Mugla, Bodrum (formerly Halikarnassos): the German Tower in St. Peter's Castle, built by crusading knights of the Order of St. John in 1402, using stones from the tomb of Mausolus (=mausoleum). Keywords: picturesque, port, harbour, pleasure craft, fortifications, historic, culture, Petronium, defence, Aegean, Bahriyeli C, marine, cruising
PMR-D4172 Turkey, Province of Mugla, Bodrum (formerly Halikarnassos): Greek family gravestone, displayed in the castle of St. Peter, built by crusading knights of the Order of St. John in 1402, using stones from the tomb of Mausolus (=mausoleum). Keywords: picturesque, port, harbour, pleasure craft, fortifications, historic, culture, Petronium, defence, Aegean, Bahriyeli C, marine, cruising
PMR-D4169 Turkey, Province of Mugla, Bodrum (formerly Halikarnassos): the Spanish or Snake Tower in St. Peter's Castle, built by crusading knights of the Order of St. John in 1402, using stones from the tomb of Mausolus (=mausoleum). Keywords: picturesque, port, harbour, pleasure craft, fortifications, historic, culture, Petronium, defence, Aegean, Bahriyeli C, marine, cruising
PMR-D4166 Turkey, Province of Mugla, Bodrum (formerly Halikarnassos): castle of St. Peter, built by crusading knights of the Order of St. John in 1402, using stones from the tomb of Mausolus (=mausoleum). View from the harbour. Keywords: picturesque, port, harbour, pleasure craft, fortifications, historic, culture, Petronium, defence, Aegean, Bahriyeli C, marine, cruising
PMR-D4163 Turkey, Province of Mugla, Bodrum (formerly Halikarnassos): castle of St. Peter, built by crusading knights of the Order of St. John in 1402, using stones from the tomb of Mausolus (=mausoleum). Keywords: picturesque, port, harbour, quay, jetty, yachts, pleasure craft, fortifications, historic, culture, Petronium, defence, Aegean, Bahriyeli C, marine, cruising
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-D2890 Greece, Island of Rhodes: Street of the Knights of St. John, leading from the harbour direct to the Palace of the Grand Master. The handsome entrance of the Inn of the French Knights, dating from 1492, with the arms of the Order (left) and of Grand Master Emery d'Amboise (right). The building currently houses the French Embassy. Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, picturesque, historic, mediaeval, architecture, Byzantine, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, Knights Hospitaller
PMR-D2889 Greece, Island of Rhodes: Street of the Knights of St. John, leading from the harbour direct to the Palace of the Grand Master. The tiny Holy Trinity Church with the figure of the Virgin under a baldachin. The next building (with flags) is the house of the sacristan. Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, picturesque, historic, mediaeval, architecture, Byzantine, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, Knights Hospitaller
PMR-D2888 Greece, Island of Rhodes: Street of the Knights of St. John, leading from the harbour direct to the Palace of the Grand Master. On the left the Inn of the Knights of Provence, with four coats of arms over the vaulted gate: top - the arms of France, to the left the arms of the Order, to the right the arms of del Carretto, and bottom Flotta of Toulouse. Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, picturesque, historic, mediaeval, architecture, Byzantine, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, Knights Hospitaller
PMR-D2887 Greece, Island of Rhodes, Lindos: view of the town, overlooked by the acropolis on its mighty rock. Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, picturesque, historic, landscape, mediaeval, architecture, Byzantine, Rhodos, Rodos, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, Knights Hospitaller
PMR-D2886 Greece, Island of Rhodes, Lindos: view of the town, overlooked by the acropolis on its mighty rock. Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, picturesque, historic, landscape, mediaeval, architecture, Byzantine, Rhodos, Rodos, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, Knights Hospitaller
PMR-D2883 Greece, Island of Rhodes, Lindos, acropolis: Hellenistic staircase and (20) re-erected Doric columns of the Hellenistic stoa, both dating from about 200 BC. Byzantine church of Agios Ioannis in the background. Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, picturesque, historic, landscape, mediaeval, architecture, Byzantine, Rhodos, Rodos, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, Knights Hospitaller
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-D2879 Greece, Island of Rhodes, Lindos: view of the town from the acropolis. Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, picturesque, historic, mediaeval, architecture, Byzantine, Rhodos, Rodos, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, Knights Hospitaller, panorama
PMR-D2878 Greece, Island of Rhodes, Lindos: view of the town from the acropolis. Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, picturesque, historic, mediaeval, architecture, Byzantine, Rhodos, Rodos, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, Knights Hospitaller, panorama
PMR-D2877 Greece, Island of Rhodes, Lindos: view of the Bay of Pallas, which has a fine sandy beach for bathing. Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, picturesque, historic, landscape, Rhodos, Rodos, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, Knights Hospitaller
PMR-D2876 Greece, Island of Rhodes, Lindos: almost completely enclosed, St Paul's Bay is where the apostle is said to have landed during a storm. View from the acropolis. Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, picturesque, historic, landscape, Rhodos, Rodos, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, Knights Hospitaller
PMR-D2875 Greece, Island of Rhodes, Lindos: view from the acropolis, with Turkish mainland in the background and remains of a Roman Temple in the foreground. Keywords: wildflowers, colourful, landscape, Rhodos, Rodos, Mediterranean, island, Byzantine, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, Knights Hospitaller, Hellenic
PMR-D2871 Greece, Island of Rhodes, Lindos: donkeys carry visitors up the ancient track to the acropolis. Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, mediaeval, Byzantine, Rhodos, Rodos, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, Knights Hospitaller, historic
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-D2869 Greece, Island of Rhodes, Lindos: view of the Bay of Pallas, which has a fine sandy beach for bathing. Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, picturesque, historic, landscape, Rhodos, Rodos, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, Knights Hospitaller
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-D2867 Greece, Island of Rhodes: part of the Turkish cemetery, a leafy oasis of peace in the new town. Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, picturesque, historic, mediaeval, architecture, Byzantine, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, Knights Hospitaller
PMR-D2866 Greece, Island of Rhodes: part of the Turkish cemetery, a leafy oasis of peace in the new town. Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, picturesque, historic, mediaeval, architecture, Byzantine, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, Knights Hospitaller
PMR-D2865 Greece, Island of Rhodes: part of the Turkish cemetery, a leafy oasis of peace in the new town. Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, picturesque, historic, mediaeval, architecture, Byzantine, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, Knights Hospitaller
PMR-D2864 Greece, Island of Rhodes: the Aga Mosque on Odos Socratous in the old town. Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, picturesque, historic, mediaeval, architecture, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, Knights Hospitaller
PMR-D2863 Greece, Island of Rhodes: Suleiman Mosque in the old town with its handsome minaret was built in 1808 on the site of a number of demolished secular buildings. Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, picturesque, historic, mediaeval, architecture, Byzantine, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, Knights Hospitaller
PMR-D2862 Greece, Island of Rhodes: the Retzep (Rejeb) Pasha Mosque, built in 1588 by the Turks, using much material from Byzantine and Knights' architecture. It is now used as a Christian church. Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, picturesque, historic, mediaeval, architecture, Byzantine, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, Knights Hospitaller
PMR-D2861 Greece, Island of Rhodes: the Retzep (Rejeb) Pasha Mosque, built in 1588 by the Turks, using much material from Byzantine and Knights' architecture. It is now used as a Christian church. Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, picturesque, historic, mediaeval, architecture, Byzantine, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, Knights Hospitaller
PMR-D2860 Greece, Island of Rhodes: old Turkish houses off the Odos Omirou in the old town. Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, picturesque, historic, mediaeval, architecture, Byzantine, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, Knights Hospitaller, cobblestones
PMR-D2859 Greece, Island of Rhodes: a white cat watches passers-by from an open window. Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, Knights Hospitaller, pets, animals, felines
PMR-D2858 Greece, Island of Rhodes: a game of backgammon under the city walls, with interested spectator. Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, Knights Hospitaller, concentration, boardgames
PMR-D2857 Greece, Island of Rhodes: old Turkish houses off the Odos Omirou in the old town. Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, picturesque, historic, mediaeval, architecture, Byzantine, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, Knights Hospitaller
PMR-D2856 Greece, Island of Rhodes: carving round an arched door in the old town. 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-D2854 Greece, Island of Rhodes: Platia Martirion Efreon (Jewish Martyrs' Square), formerly called "Archbishop Square", named for the ca. 2000 Jews who were rounded up here by the Nazis and transported to concentration camps. In the centre is a fountain, crowned with 3 bronze seahorses, introduced during the Italian occupation. Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, picturesque, architecture, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, Knights Hospitaller
PMR-D2850 Greece, Island of Rhodes: Hippocratous Square (Platia Ippokratou) in the old city, its fountain surrounded by tavernas, with the castellated towers of the Marine Gate in the background. Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, picturesque, historic, mediaeval, architecture, Byzantine, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, Knights Hospitaller
PMR-D2849 Greece, Island of Rhodes: open air cafe under a shady tree by the Inn of the Knights of Auvergne. Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, picturesque, historic, mediaeval, architecture, Byzantine, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, Knights Hospitaller
PMR-D2848 Greece, Island of Rhodes: view of the old city walls and moat with the Gate d'Amboise and Palace of the Grand Master behind. Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, picturesque, historic, mediaeval, architecture, Byzantine, 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-D2846 Greece, Island of Rhodes: the marble amphitheatre on the Acropolis of Rhodes, rebuilt 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-D2845 Greece, Island of Rhodes: three columns of the former Apollo Temple on the Acropolis of Rhodes, re-erected during the Italian occupation. It stands on Mount Agios Stefanos (110 metres), also known as Mount Smith. Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, picturesque, historic, landscape, mediaeval, architecture, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, Knights Hospitaller
PMR-D2844 Greece, Island of Rhodes: three columns of the former Apollo Temple on the Acropolis of Rhodes, re-erected during the Italian occupation. It stands on Mount Agios Stefanos (110 metres), also known as Mount Smith. Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, picturesque, historic, landscape, mediaeval, architecture, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, Knights Hospitaller
PMR-D2843 Greece, Island of Rhodes: three columns of the former Apollo Temple on the Acropolis of Rhodes, re-erected during the Italian occupation. It stands on Mount Agios Stefanos (110 metres), also known as Mount Smith. Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, picturesque, historic, landscape, mediaeval, architecture, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, Knights Hospitaller
PMR-D2842 Greece, Island of Rhodes: view from the Acropolis of Rhodes, with the marble amphitheatre, re-erected during the Italian occupation, in the foreground. It stands on Mount Agios Stefanos (110 metres), also known as Mount Smith. Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, picturesque, historic, landscape, mediaeval, architecture, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, Knights Hospitaller
PMR-D2841 Greece, Island of Rhodes: three columns of the former Apollo Temple on the Acropolis of Rhodes, re-erected during the Italian occupation. It stands on Mount Agios Stefanos (110 metres), also known as Mount Smith. Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, picturesque, historic, landscape, mediaeval, architecture, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, Knights Hospitaller
PMR-D2839 Greece, Island of Rhodes: ablutions fountain belonging to the Ibrahim Pasha Mosque in Platonos Square. The mosque dates back to 1531, and is the oldest on the island. Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, picturesque, historic, mediaeval, architecture, Byzantine, 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-D2837 Greece, Island of Rhodes: taverna in a courtyard in the old town. Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, picturesque, historic, mediaeval, architecture, Byzantine, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, Knights Hospitaller
PMR-D2836 Greece, Island of Rhodes: typical street in the old town, with regular buttress-arches. Tables of a taverna on the left. Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, picturesque, historic, mediaeval, architecture, Byzantine, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, Knights Hospitaller
PMR-D2835 Greece, Island of Rhodes: minaret of the Suleiman Mosque, built in 1808, with a typical Turkish house in the foreground. 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-D2833 Greece, Island of Rhodes: Turkish houses in the Odos Ierokleous, on the line of the old Byzantine defence wall. 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-D2831 Greece, Island of Rhodes: entrance to Mandraki Harbour, with deer and stag, the heraldic symbols of the island, on columns either side. Opposite, the Fortress of St. Nicholas with (later) lighthouse, built 1464-7 for the protection of the harbour. The Colossus of Rhodes, erected 292 BC, may have stood astride this harbour entrance. Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, picturesque, historic, mediaeval, architecture, Byzantine, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, Knights Hospitaller
PMR-D2830 Greece, Island of Rhodes: entrance to Mandraki Harbour, with deer and stag, the heraldic symbols of the island, on columns either side. Opposite, the Fortress of St. Nicholas with (later) lighthouse, built 1464-7 for the protection of the harbour. The Colossus of Rhodes, erected 292 BC, may have stood astride this harbour entrance. Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, picturesque, historic, mediaeval, architecture, Byzantine, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, Knights Hospitaller
PMR-D2829 Greece, Island of Rhodes: entrance to Mandraki Harbour, with deer and stag, the heraldic symbols of the island, on columns either side. Opposite, the Fortress of St. Nicholas with (later) lighthouse, built 1464-7 for the protection of the harbour. The Colossus of Rhodes, erected 292 BC, may have stood astride this harbour entrance. 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-D2809 Greece, Island of Rhodes: Turkish houses in the Odos Ierokleous, with the clock tower visible at the end. Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, picturesque, historic, mediaeval, architecture, Byzantine, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, Knights Hospitaller
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-D2806 Greece, Island of Rhodes: Street of the Knights of St. John, leading from the harbour direct to the Palace of the Grand Master. The facade of the Inn of the French Knights, dating from 1492. Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, picturesque, historic, mediaeval, architecture, Byzantine, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, Knights Hospitaller
PMR-D2805 Greece, Island of Rhodes: ruins of the Greek Temple of Aphrodite in Symis Square, with the Eleftherias (Liberty) Gate in the background. Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, picturesque, historic, landscape, mediaeval, architecture, Byzantine, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, Knights Hospitaller
PMR-D2804 Greece, Island of Rhodes: the walls of the old city and Palace of the Grand Master, from Mandraki Harbour, with moored pleasure craft. Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, picturesque, historic, landscape, mediaeval, architecture, Byzantine, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, Knights Hospitaller
PMR-D2803 Greece, Island of Rhodes: entrance to Mandraki Harbour, with deer and stag, the heraldic symbols of the island, on columns either side. Opposite, Evangelismos Church, built by Florestano di Fausto, during the Italian occupation, as a reconstruction of the Knights' Church of St. John, destroyed 1856 by a gunpowder explosion near the palace. Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, picturesque, historic, mediaeval, architecture, Byzantine, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, Knights Hospitaller
PMR-D2802 Greece, Island of Rhodes: Street of the Knights of St. John, leading from the harbour direct to the Palace of the Grand Master. 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-D2799 Greece, Island of Rhodes: pre-Christian mosaic floors from a villa, in the Archeological Museum. Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, historic, architecture, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, Knights Hospitaller
PMR-D2798 Greece, Island of Rhodes: headless marble statue of Aphrodite, the "Venus Pudica" from ca. 400 BC, in the Archeological Museum. Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, historic, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, Knights Hospitaller, art, sculpture
PMR-D2797 Greece, Island of Rhodes: head of a statue of Zeus from the Hellenic period, in the Archeological Museum. Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, historic, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, Knights Hospitaller, art, sculpture
PMR-D2796 Greece, Island of Rhodes: marble statue of the Kneeling Aphrodite from ca. 100 BC, in the Archeological Museum. Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, historic, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, Knights Hospitaller, art, sculpture
PMR-D2795 Greece, Island of Rhodes: the main hall of the Knights' Hospital, 50 metres long, built between 1440 and 1489. It could accommodate over 100 beds. Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, picturesque, historic, mediaeval, architecture, Byzantine, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, Knights Hospitaller
PMR-D2794 Greece, Island of Rhodes: the arcaded courtyard of the "New" Hospital, which now houses the Archeological Museum. Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, picturesque, historic, mediaeval, architecture, Byzantine, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, Knights Hospitaller
PMR-D2793 Greece, Island of Rhodes: the arcaded courtyard of the "New" Hospital, which now houses the Archeological Museum. A pile of Turkish cannonballs in the foreground. Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, picturesque, historic, mediaeval, architecture, Byzantine, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, Knights Hospitaller
PMR-D2792 Greece, Island of Rhodes: open air cafe under a shady tree by the Inn of the Knights of Auvergne. Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, picturesque, historic, mediaeval, architecture, Byzantine, 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-D2790 Greece, Island of Rhodes: the double crenellated towers of the Cannon Gate to the Grand Masters Palace. Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, picturesque, historic, mediaeval, architecture, Byzantine, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO, Knights of St. John, Crusaders
PMR-D2789 Greece, Island of Rhodes: the clock tower, built in 1852 on the site of a demolished defence tower. Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, picturesque, historic, architecture, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO, Knights of St. John, Crusaders
PMR-D2788 Greece, Island of Rhodes: Sultan Mustafa Mosque, built between 1757-1774 in the Mediaeval City. Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, historic, architecture, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, Ottoman
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-D0772 Cyprus (North), Kantara: mediaeval Kantara Crusader Castle on its almost impregnable rock. Keywords: Mediterranean, Byzantine, island, holiday resort, Aphrodite's birthplace, picturesque, historic, landscape, fortress defance, ruin
PMR-D0771 Cyprus (North), Kantara: buttress of mediaeval Kantara Crusader Castle. Keywords: Mediterranean, Byzantine, island, holiday resort, Aphrodite's birthplace, picturesque, historic, landscape, fortress defance, ruin
PMR-D0770 Cyprus (North), Kantara: ruins of mediaeval Kantara Crusader Castle. Keywords: Mediterranean, ruin, fortress defance, landscape, historic, picturesque, Aphrodite's birthplace, holiday resort, island, Byzantine
PMR-D0769 Cyprus (North), Kantara: Barbican and defence tower of mediaeval Kantara Crusader Castle. Keywords: Mediterranean, Byzantine, island, holiday resort, Aphrodite's birthplace, picturesque, historic, landscape, fortress defance, ruin
PMR-D0768 Cyprus (North), Kantara: ruins of the Barbican of mediaeval Kantara Crusader Castle. Keywords: Mediterranean, Byzantine, island, holiday resort, Aphrodite's birthplace, picturesque, historic, landscape, fortress defance, ruin
PMR-D0767 Cyprus (North), Kantara: Barbican and entrance gate of mediaeval Kantara Crusader Castle, with Kyrenia mountain range behind. Keywords: Mediterranean, Byzantine, island, holiday resort, Aphrodite's birthplace, picturesque, historic, landscape, fortress defance, ruin
PMR-D0453 Greece, Island of Nisyros: the old Crusader Fortress looms over the houses of Mandraki. Keywords: Dodecanese, island hopping, moorings, pleasure boats, fishing boats, yachts, harbour, Hellas, Greek Islands
PMR-D0452 Greece, Island of Nisyros: the old Crusader Fortress looms over the houses of Mandraki. Keywords: Dodecanese, island hopping, moorings, pleasure boats, fishing boats, yachts, harbour, Hellas, Greek Islands
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
PMR286-12 Turkey, Bodrum (formerly Halikarnassos): castle of St. Peter, built by crusading knights of the Order of St. John in 1402, using stones from the tomb of Mausolus (=mausoleum). View of the promenade and moored boats. Keywords: picturesque, port, harbour, quay, jetty, yachts, pleasure craft, fortifications, historic, culture, Petronium
PMR286-11 Turkey, Bodrum (formerly Halikarnassos): castle of St. Peter, built by crusading knights of the Order of St. John in 1402, using stones from the tomb of Mausolus (=mausoleum). View from the far side of the harbour. Keywords: picturesque, port, harbour, quay, jetty, yachts, pleasure craft, fortifications, historic, culture, Petronium
PMR286-09 Turkey, Bodrum (formerly Halikarnassos): castle of St. Peter, built by crusading knights of the Order of St. John in 1402, using stones from the tomb of Mausolus (=mausoleum). View from the far side of the harbour. Keywords: picturesque, port, harbour, quay, jetty, yachts, pleasure craft, fortifications, historic, culture, Petronium
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
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
PMR141K-02 Greece, Island of Kos: Venetian style Police Station and the Crusader Fortress (1514) on the waterfront, seen from the beach. Keywords: Greek Isles, Greek Orthodox Church, yachts, colourful, picturesque, Ionian Islands, Dodecanese, Helenic, Hellas, island hopping
PMR141K-01 Greece, Island of Kos: Venetian style Police Station and the Crusader Fortress (1514) on the waterfront, seen from the mole. Keywords: Greek Isles, Greek Orthodox Church, yachts, colourful, picturesque, Ionian Islands, Dodecanese, Helenic, Hellas, island hopping
PMR117K-20 Jordan, Al-Karak: the Crusader castle built by Baldwin I of Jerusalem in 1142 AD, which was beseiged and taken by Saladin in 1183. View along the formidable defence walls and extensive "glacis", which prevented attackers from climbing up. Keywords: picturesque, desert, Muslim, Islamic, national heritage, historic, defensive, fortifications, fortress
PMR117K-19 Jordan, Al-Karak: the Crusader castle built by Baldwin I of Jerusalem in 1142 AD, which was beseiged and taken by Saladin in 1183. View of the main road and the upper town, from the castle ramparts, showing the defensive "glacis" (slope) to prevent attackers from climbing up. Keywords: picturesque, desert, Muslim, Islamic, national heritage, historic, defensive, fortifications, fortress
PMR117K-17 Jordan, Al-Karak: the Crusader castle built by Baldwin I of Jerusalem in 1142 AD, which was beseiged and taken by Saladin in 1183. View from the battlements of the surrounding countryside and cultivated fields. Keywords: picturesque, fortress, fortifications, defensive, historic, national heritage, Islamic, Muslim, desert
PMR117K-16 Jordan, Al-Karak: the Crusader castle built by Baldwin I of Jerusalem in 1142 AD, which was beseiged and taken by Saladin in 1183. Keywords: picturesque, fortress, fortifications, defensive, historic, national heritage, Islamic, Muslim, desert
PMR116K-34 Jordan, As-Shobak: Shobak Castle, built by Crusader King Baldwin I in 1115, fell to Saladin in 1189 after an 18-month siege. One of the defence towers, with a view of the surrounding landscape. Keywords: picturesque, fortress, fortifications, defensive, historic, national heritage, Islamic, Muslim, desert
PMR116K-33 Jordan, As-Shobak: Shobak Castle, built by Crusader King Baldwin I in 1115, fell to Saladin in 1189 after an 18-month siege. Keywords: picturesque, fortress, fortifications, defensive, historic, national heritage, Islamic, Muslim, desert

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