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PMR-D6805 Ireland, Aran Islands, Inis Mor, Kilmurvey: reconstructed entrance in the inner defence wall of Dun Aonghasa prehistoric fort, believed to be about 2000 years old. Keywords: heritage, culture, picturesque, fortress, defence, prehistoric, sheer drop, Dun Aengus
PMR-D6804 Ireland, Aran Islands, Inis Mor, Kilmurvey: the 60-metre cliffs on which stand Dun Aonghasa prehistoric fort, believed to be about 2000 years old. The outer defence wall can be seen in the distance. Keywords: heritage, culture, picturesque, fortress, defence, prehistoric, sheer drop, Dun Aengus
PMR-D6803 Ireland, Aran Islands, Inis Mor, Kilmurvey: the 60-metre cliffs on which stand Dun Aonghasa prehistoric fort, believed to be about 2000 years old. The outer defence wall can be seen in the distance. Keywords: heritage, culture, picturesque, fortress, defence, prehistoric, sheer drop, Dun Aengus
PMR-D6802 Ireland, Aran Islands, Inis Mor, Kilmurvey: the inner defence wall and entrance to Dun Aonghasa prehistoric fort, believed to be about 2000 years old, which stands on the edge of a 60-metres-high cliff. Keywords: heritage, culture, picturesque, fortress, defence, prehistoric, sheer drop, Dun Aengus
PMR-D6801 Ireland, Aran Islands, Inis Mor, Kilmurvey: the 60-metre cliffs on which stand Dun Aonghasa prehistoric fort, believed to be about 2000 years old. Keywords: heritage, culture, picturesque, fortress, defence, prehistoric, sheer drop, Dun Aengus
PMR-D0830 Myanmar, Yangon: the 23-tonne Maha Ganda bell, cast in 1775-9, removed by the British but dropped in the Yangon River. Later recovered by the Burmese and displayed on the platform of Shwedagon Paya. Keywords: Buddhist, Rangoon, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, temples
PMR275-06 U.S.A., Florida, Orlando, Walt Disney World: World Showcase in the EPCOT Center: waterbus dropping passengers at the Moroccan Showcase, dominated by the tower of the Koutoubia Mosque, a copy of the original in Tangier. Keywords: colourful, picturesque, culture, geographical, educational, new-technology, human achievement, innovation, recreation
PMR229-06 Greece, Epidauros: the colossal amphitheatre, seating 14,000 spectators, was built at the beginning of the 3rd century BC. It possesses remarkable acoustics - a coin dropped at the centre can be clearly heard throughout the amphitheatre. Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, Greek, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, architecture, classical, heritage, monument
PMR204-05 Israel, Dead Sea, Masada: a fortified rock plateau, on which Herod the Great built his palaces. Site of Roman siege in 37-31 BC when allegedly 900 Jews committed mass suicide. A casemate in the curtain wall on the edge of a sheer drop; built by Herod the Great but later used as a dwelling by Byzantines and Jews. Keywords: desert, fortifications, defence, isolated, tragedy, historic, UNESCO Site, steep, impregnable
PMR-D2038 Scotland, Edinburgh: Nelson's Monument on Calton Hill. A basket on the mast used to be dropped precisely at the one-o'clock gunshot, to enable ships' crews to set their chronometers. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage
PMR137K-24 Mongolia, Övörkhangai Aimag (Province), Khangai Nuruu National Park: Orkhon Khöndii (Valley of the River Orkhon). Orkhon Khürkhree (Orkhon Waterfall) drops 20 metres abruptly into a gorge. An attraction for tourists, although it is likely to be dry for about 10 months of the year. Keywords: Mongol, Buddhism, Buddhist, Outer Mongolia, steppe, Genghis Khan, Chinggis Khaan, religious monuments, sharmanism
PMR137K-23 Mongolia, Övörkhangai Aimag (Province), Khangai Nuruu National Park: Orkhon Khöndii (Valley of the River Orkhon). Orkhon Khürkhree (Orkhon Waterfall) drops 20 metres abruptly into a gorge. An attraction for tourists, although it is likely to be dry for about 10 months of the year. Keywords: Mongol, Buddhism, Buddhist, Outer Mongolia, steppe, Genghis Khan, Chinggis Khaan, religious monuments, sharmanism
PMR134K-15 Switzerland, Bernese Oberland, Giessbach Falls: one of the upper drops, in a wooded area. Keywords: Alps, alpine meadows, colourful, picturesque, outdoor, snow-capped, alpine flowers, alpine, mountains
PMR134K-11 Switzerland, Bernese Oberland, Giessbach Falls: the lowest and broadest of the drops, nearest to the Grand Hotel Giessbach. Keywords: Alps, alpine meadows, colourful, picturesque, outdoor, snow-capped, alpine flowers, alpine, mountains
PMR134K-10 Switzerland, Bernese Oberland, Giessbach Falls: five of the fourteen drops of the River Giessbach down to Lake Brienz, after starting at 2700 metres on the Schwarzhorn. Keywords: Alps, alpine meadows, colourful, picturesque, outdoor, snow-capped, alpine flowers, alpine, mountains
PMR098K-11 Brazil, Iguassu Falls, a system of 275 waterfalls stretching for 2.7 kilometres between Brazil and Argentina. Aerial view of Garganta del Diablo (Devil's Throat), (82 metres drop), with the stilted walkway from the Argentinian side (top). Keywords: tropical monsoon area, Iguacu Falls, Iguazu Falls
PMR097K-24 Brazil, Iguassu Falls, a system of 275 waterfalls stretching for 2.7 kilometres between Brazil and Argentina. The upper Iguassu River makes a short drop, seconds before it hurtles over the edge of the main falls. Keywords: tropical monsoon area, Iguazu Falls, Iguacu Falls
PMR097K-22 Brazil, Iguassu Falls, a system of 275 waterfalls stretching for 2.7 kilometres between Brazil and Argentina. Part of the largest waterfall, Garganta del Diablo (Devil's Throat), which drops 82 metres, seen from the Argentinian side. Keywords: tropical monsoon area, Iguazu Falls, Iguacu Falls
PMR087K-36 Bosnia and Herzegovina, Trebinje: the road from Sarajevo drops down revealing Trebinje spread out below. Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Bosniaks, Ottoman, historic, national heritage, picturesque, panorama
PMR391-05 New Zealand, North Island, Rotorua, Waiotapu Thermal Area: Lady Knox Geyser erupts daily at 10.15 (provided the staff arrive punctually to drop soap into the vent!). A cone of white sinter has built up around the vent. Keywords: antipodes, picturesque, landscape, Maori, geyser, fumerole, volcanic, volcano, eruption, hot springs
PMR391-04 New Zealand, North Island, Rotorua, Waiotapu Thermal Area: Lady Knox Geyser erupts daily at 10.15 (provided the staff arrive punctually to drop soap into the vent!). Keywords: antipodes, hot springs, eruption, volcano, volcanic, fumerole, geyser, Maori, landscape, picturesque
PMR675-02 Mongolia, Övörkhangai: Orkhon Khürkhree (Waterfall) in the Khangaii Nuruu National Park drops 20 metres into a gorge where numerous pine trees grow. It is dry for about 10 months of the year. Keywords: Mongol, Outer Mongolia, steppe, Genghis Khan, Chinggis Khaan, religious monuments, sharmanism
PMR675-01 Mongolia, Övörkhangai: Orkhon Khürkhree (Waterfall) in the Khangaii Nuruu National Park drops 20 metres into a gorge where numerous pine trees grow. It is dry for about 10 months of the year. Keywords: Mongol, Outer Mongolia, steppe, Genghis Khan, Chinggis Khaan, religious monuments, sharmanism
PMR673-07 Switzerland, Bernese Oberland: Giessbach Falls, with 14 drops to Lake Brienz; the river originates at 2700 metres on the Schwarzhorn. Keywords: Alps, waterfalls, alpine meadows, colourful, picturesque, outdoor, snow-capped, alpine flowers, alpine, mountains
PMR352-04 Belgium, Bruges: Procession of the Holy Blood on Ascension Day: Count Derrick on horseback carrying the holy relic: drops of Christ's blood in a rock crystal bottle within a glass cylinder. Keywords: Brügge, tradition, architecture, heritage, mediaeval, historic, Catholic, Christian, church
PMR653-07 Argentina, Jujuy: snow-capped volcanoes begin to appear as we drop down towards San Pedro de Atacama at 2436 metres. Keywords: Andes, landscape, barren, salinas, altiplano, mountains, high plain
PMR653-06 Argentina, Jujuy: snow-capped volcanoes begin to appear as we drop down towards San Pedro de Atacama at 2436 metres. Keywords: Andes, high plain, mountains, altiplano, salinas, barren, landscape
PMR653-05 Argentina, Jujuy: snow-capped volcanoes begin to appear as we drop down towards San Pedro de Atacama at 2436 metres. Keywords: Andes, landscape, barren, salinas, altiplano, mountains, high plain

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