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PMR-D12203 
 Germany, Bavaria, Augsburg: N181BD Beech B60 Duke (c/n P-563) at Augsburg airport. 
 Keywords: aeroplane, air transport, aircraft, airplane, aviation
PMR-D9378 
 Germany, Bavaria, Augsburg: D-IKTG Beech B60 Duke (c/n P-260) (Ex OE-FMD) at Augsburg airport. 
 Keywords: aircraft, aeroplane, airplane, aviation, air transport

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PMR-D12934 
 Germany, Bayern, Schloss Höchstädt: the castle was built between 1589 and 1602 as a seat for the widow of Count Palatine (Pfalzgraf) Philipp Ludwig von Neuburg. In 1704 over 20,000 men died in the nearby Battle of Blenheim.
The castle facade with corner towers and the old Gothic tower incorporated in the building. 
 Keywords: architecture, culture, Duke of Marlborough, heritage, historic, mediaeval, picturesque, turrets
PMR-D12933 
 Germany, Bayern, Schloss Höchstädt: the castle was built between 1589 and 1602 as a seat for the widow of Count Palatine (Pfalzgraf) Philipp Ludwig von Neuburg. In 1704 over 20,000 men died in the nearby Battle of Blenheim.
View of the castle entrance and corner tower. 
 Keywords: architecture, culture, Duke of Marlborough, heritage, historic, mediaeval, picturesque, turret
PMR-D12932 
 Germany, Bayern, Schloss Höchstädt: the castle was built between 1589 and 1602 as a seat for the widow of Count Palatine (Pfalzgraf) Philipp Ludwig von Neuburg. In 1704 over 20,000 men died in the nearby Battle of Blenheim.
Part of the permanent exhibition devoted to the Battle of Blenheim in 1704. 
 Keywords: architecture, culture, Duke of Marlborough, heritage, historic, mediaeval, picturesque, soldiery, uniforms
PMR-D12931 
 Germany, Bayern, Schloss Höchstädt: the castle was built between 1589 and 1602 as a seat for the widow of Count Palatine (Pfalzgraf) Philipp Ludwig von Neuburg. In 1704 over 20,000 men died in the nearby Battle of Blenheim.
The ceiling of the castle chapel has some of the finest Protestant frescos in southern Germany. 
 Keywords: architecture, culture, Duke of Marlborough, heritage, historic, mediaeval, picturesque
PMR-D12930 
 Germany, Bayern, Schloss Höchstädt: the castle was built between 1589 and 1602 as a seat for the widow of Count Palatine (Pfalzgraf) Philipp Ludwig von Neuburg. In 1704 over 20,000 men died in the nearby Battle of Blenheim.
View of the castle courtyard. 
 Keywords: architecture, culture, Duke of Marlborough, heritage, historic, mediaeval, picturesque
PMR-D12929 
 Germany, Bayern, Schloss Höchstädt: the castle was built between 1589 and 1602 as a seat for the widow of Count Palatine (Pfalzgraf) Philipp Ludwig von Neuburg. In 1704 over 20,000 men died in the nearby Battle of Blenheim.
White storks (Ciconia ciconia) return every year to breed. 
 Keywords: architecture, birds, culture, Duke of Marlborough, heritage, historic, mediaeval, ornithology, picturesque
PMR-D12928 
 Germany, Bayern, Schloss Höchstädt: the castle was built between 1589 and 1602 as a seat for the widow of Count Palatine (Pfalzgraf) Philipp Ludwig von Neuburg. In 1704 over 20,000 men died in the nearby Battle of Blenheim.
White storks (Ciconia ciconia) return every year to breed. 
 Keywords: architecture, birds, culture, Duke of Marlborough, heritage, historic, mediaeval, ornithology, picturesque
PMR-D12927 
 Germany, Bayern, Schloss Höchstädt: the castle was built between 1589 and 1602 as a seat for the widow of Count Palatine (Pfalzgraf) Philipp Ludwig von Neuburg. In 1704 over 20,000 men died in the nearby Battle of Blenheim.
View of the castle from the south-west. 
 Keywords: architecture, culture, Duke of Marlborough, heritage, historic, mediaeval, picturesque, turret
PMR-D12926 
 Germany, Bayern, Schloss Höchstädt: the castle was built between 1589 and 1602 as a seat for the widow of Count Palatine (Pfalzgraf) Philipp Ludwig von Neuburg. In 1704 over 20,000 men died in the nearby Battle of Blenheim.
View of the castle from the west. 
 Keywords: architecture, culture, Duke of Marlborough, heritage, historic, mediaeval, picturesque, turrets
PMR131-12 
 Germany, Bavaria, Upper Franconia: the Veste Coburg dates back to the 11th century and is one of Germany's largest castles, latterly the seat of the Duke of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha. The bust of Martin Luther looks down disapprovingly on a modern wedding couple posing by a cannon. 
 Keywords: national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, historic, fortress, defence, fortifications, architecture, marriage, bride
PMR131-11 
 Germany, Bavaria, Upper Franconia: the Veste Coburg dates back to the 11th century and is one of Germany's largest castles, latterly the seat of the Duke of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha. Chapel used by Martin Luther in 1530 (rebuilt in Gothic style in 1847). The end gable of the Ducal Residence Building (Furstenbau). Cannons on the battlements. 
 Keywords: national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, historic, fortress, defence, fortifications, architecture
PMR122-12 
 Upper Austria, Kremsmunster: founded in the 8th century by Tassilo III, Duke of Bavaria, the Benedictine Abbey has been a centre of culture for centuries. Facade and twin towers of the abbey church, built 1232-1350, and converted to Baroque in 1682. 
 Keywords: picturesque, architecture, heritage, Kremsmünster, historic
PMR122-11 
 Upper Austria, Kremsmunster: founded in the 8th century by Tassilo III, Duke of Bavaria, the Benedictine Abbey has been a centre of culture for centuries. The five abbey fishponds in Renaissance style, built by Carlantonio Carlone in 1691 and added to by Prandtauer in the 18th century; in the foreground, the Samson fountain. 
 Keywords: architecture, reflections, heritage, Kremsmünster, statuary, carp, arcades
PMR122-10 
 Upper Austria, Kremsmunster: founded in the 8th century by Tassilo III, Duke of Bavaria, the Benedictine Abbey has been a centre of culture for centuries. Entrance to the inner courtyard on the north side, from the abbey church portico. 
 Keywords: architecture, Baroque, heritage, Kremsmünster, historic
PMR122-09 
 Upper Austria, Kremsmunster: founded in the 8th century by Tassilo III, Duke of Bavaria, the Benedictine Abbey has been a centre of culture for centuries. The moat and arcaded cloister, with the grammar school visible at the far end. 
 Keywords: picturesque, architecture, reflections, heritage, Kremsmünster, learning
PMR122-08 
 Upper Austria, Kremsmunster: founded in the 8th century by Tassilo III, Duke of Bavaria, the Benedictine Abbey has been a centre of culture for centuries. The south wing of the monastery, with part of the village below, from the top of the Mathematical Tower; the Alps visible in the distance. 
 Keywords: countryside, architecture, Baroque, heritage, Kremsmünster, landscape, historic
PMR122-07 
 Upper Austria, Kremsmunster: founded in the 8th century by Tassilo III, Duke of Bavaria, the Benedictine Abbey has been a centre of culture for centuries. View of the abbey church and gardens from the top of the Mathematical Tower. 
 Keywords: picturesque, architecture, Baroque, heritage, Kremsmünster
PMR122-06 
 Upper Austria, Kremsmunster: founded in the 8th century by Tassilo III, Duke of Bavaria, the Benedictine Abbey has been a centre of culture for centuries. The five abbey fishponds in Renaissance style, built by Carlantonio Carlone in 1691 and added to by Prandtauer in the 18th century; in the foreground, the Triton and Neptune fountains. 
 Keywords: picturesque, architecture, reflections, heritage, Kremsmünster, statuary, carp, arcades, antlers
PMR122-05 
 Upper Austria, Kremsmunster: founded in the 8th century by Tassilo III, Duke of Bavaria, the Benedictine Abbey has been a centre of culture for centuries. The five abbey fishponds in Renaissance style, built by Carlantonio Carlone in 1691 and added to by Prandtauer in the 18th century. 
 Keywords: picturesque, architecture, reflections, heritage, Kremsmünster, statuary, carp
PMR122-04 
 Upper Austria, Kremsmunster: founded in the 8th century by Tassilo III, Duke of Bavaria, the Benedictine Abbey has been a centre of culture for centuries. The Observatory or Mathematical Tower, "the oldest skyscraper in Europe", built 1748-58, now houses the Natural History Museum. 
 Keywords: picturesque, architecture, Baroque, heritage, Kremsmünster
PMR122-02 
 Upper Austria, Kremsmunster: founded in the 8th century by Tassilo III, Duke of Bavaria, the Benedictine Abbey has been a centre of culture for centuries. The moat and Porter's Bridge with the Bridge Gate (1667). 
 Keywords: picturesque, architecture, Baroque, reflections, heritage, Kremsmünster, historic
PMR049-10 
 Germany, Baden-Wurttemberg, Stuttgart: statue of Christoph, the IV Duke of Wurttemberg, (1550-68) in the Schlossplatz with the New Castle on the left, Old Castle on the right, and TV Tower in the distance 
 Keywords: architecture, national heritage, picturesque, monuments, columns, main square, bronze figure
PMR-D11495 
 Greece, Island of Corfu, Kanoni: Mon Repos, a villa built for Frederick Adam in 1820 later became the property of the Greek Royal Family and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, was born here in 1921. It has been refurnished in the original style and is open to the public as the Museum of Paleopolis. 
 Keywords: architecture, culture, heritage, historic, Ionian Islands
PMR-D11494 
 Greece, Island of Corfu, Kanoni: Mon Repos, a villa built for Frederick Adam in 1820 later became the property of the Greek Royal Family and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, was born here in 1921. It has been refurnished in the original style and is open to the public as the Museum of Paleopolis. 
 Keywords: architecture, culture, heritage, historic, Ionian Islands
PMR-D11125 
 Germany, Bavaria, Ingolstadt: Wittelsbach coat of arms on the entry-gate to the Neues Schloss (New Castle) started in 1418 by Duke Ludwig VII ("the Bearded"). 
 Keywords: architecture, culture, heritage, historic, stone-carving, tradition
PMR-D11122 
 Germany, Bavaria, Ingolstadt: Baroque clocktower on the entry-gate of the Neues Schloss (New Castle) started in 1418 by Duke Ludwig VII ("the Bearded") of the Wittelsbach dynasty. It is now home to the Army Museum. 
 Keywords: architecture, culture, heritage, historic, picturesque, red apples
PMR-D11121 
 Germany, Bavaria, Ingolstadt: Baroque entry-gate and clocktower of the Neues Schloss (New Castle) started in 1418 by Duke Ludwig VII ("the Bearded") of the Wittelsbach dynasty. It is now home to the Army Museum. 
 Keywords: architecture, culture, heritage, historic, picturesque
PMR-D11120 
 Germany, Bavaria, Ingolstadt: Neues Schloss (New Castle) started in 1418 by Duke Ludwig VII ("the Bearded") of the Wittelsbach dynasty. It is now home to the Army Museum. View from the moat. 
 Keywords: architecture, culture, Gothic, heritage, historic, picturesque
PMR-D11119 
 Germany, Bavaria, Ingolstadt: Neues Schloss (New Castle) started in 1418 by Duke Ludwig VII ("the Bearded") of the Wittelsbach dynasty. It is now home to the Army Museum. 
 Keywords: architecture, culture, Gothic, heritage, historic, picturesque
PMR-D10576 
 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Starnberg: view of the town with the parish church and the 16th century castle of the Dukes of Bavaria from Lake Starnberg, with yachts in the foreground. 
 Keywords: picturesque, Wittelsbach, countryside, nature, landscape, historic, heritage
PMR-D10570 
 Germany, Bavaria, Munich: the gilded figure of Maria on her column has been at the centre of Marienplatz since 1638. Behind is the Glockenspiel (carillon) on the facade of the New Town Hall. The lower scene recalls the coopers who danced through the city during the Plague to encourage the burghers, while the upper scene represents the marriage of Duke Wilhelm V to Renate of Lorraine in 1568. Above, the cock crows at the completion of the performance. 
 Keywords: architecture, tourist attraction, musical bells, colourful, historical, mediaeval, national heritage
PMR-D9772 
 Germany, Bavaria, Hochmutting: St. Jacob's Church, founded, according to tradition, in 964 AD after a vow made by a vassal of the duke during the Hungarian wars. Later it fell under the aegis of Bernried Monastery, during which time the present chapel was built in 1599. 
 Keywords: picturesque, architecture, historic, heritage
PMR-D8295 
 Germany, Thuringia, Gotha: north front of Friedenstein Palace (Schloss) built in 1656 in Baroque style by Ernest I, Duke of Saxe-Gotha. It is now home to several museums. 
 Keywords: architecture, medieval, mediaeval, national heritage, historic, culture, picturesque
PMR-D8294 
 Germany, Thuringia, Gotha: originally built as a bourse between 1566 and 1574, this fine Renaissance building has been used as the Town Hall (Rathaus) since 1665. Between 1640 and 1646 it was the residence of the newly created Duke Ernest I of Sachsen, Gotha and Altenburg. The ducal arms over the entry portal are a masterpiece of the German Renaissance. 
 Keywords: architecture, national heritage, historic, culture, picturesque, colourful
PMR-D8292 
 Germany, Thuringia, Gotha: originally built as a bourse between 1566 and 1574, this fine Renaissance building has been used as the Town Hall (Rathaus) since 1665. Germany, Thuringia, Gotha: originally built as a bourse between 1566 and 1574, this fine Renaissance building has been used as the Town Hall (Rathaus) since 1665. Between 1640 and 1646 it was the residence of the newly created Duke Ernest I of Sachsen, Gotha and Altenburg. 
 Keywords: architecture, national heritage, historic, culture, picturesque, colourful
PMR-D8288 
 Germany, Thuringia, Gotha: courtyard and west pavilion and wing of Friedenstein Palace (Schloss) built in 1656 in Baroque style by Ernest I, Duke of Saxe-Gotha. It is now home to several museums. 
 Keywords: architecture, medieval, mediaeval, national heritage, historic, culture, picturesque
PMR-D8287 
 Germany, Thuringia, Gotha: west pavilion and wing of Friedenstein Palace (Schloss) built in 1656 in Baroque style by Ernest I, Duke of Saxe-Gotha. It is now home to several museums. 
 Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, mediaeval, medieval
PMR-D8265 
 Germany, Niedersachsen, Wolfenbüttel: the former Arsenal (Zeughaus), built 1613-19 in Renaissance style by Paul Francke, head builder to the duke, now houses part of the book collection of the Herzog August Library. 
 Keywords: picturesque, literature, culture, architecture, heritage, historic
PMR-D8255 
 Germany, Niedersachsen, Wolfenbüttel: colourful Renaissance facades line the Market Square (Stadtplatz) with the monument to Duke Augustus the Younger in the foreground. 
 Keywords: picturesque, historic, heritage, architecture, culture
PMR-D8235 
 Germany, Niedersachsen, Wolfenbüttel: monument to Duke Augustus the Younger in the Market Place (Stadtmarkt). 
 Keywords: picturesque, culture, architecture, heritage, historic, statue
PMR-D6511 
 England, Merseyside, Liverpool: the statue of the Duke of Wellington on a column, erected in 1865, stands 40.2 metres high. 
 Keywords: historic, heritage, architecture, monument, memorial, sculpture, culture
PMR365-04 
 Germany, Bavaria, Burghausen: the castle, which dates back to 1025 or even earlier, was constantly extended, and now comprises an inner courtyard and 5 outer courtyards, straggling along a ridge for 1051 metres, making it the longest castle in the world. View along the castle ridge from the roof of the "Palas" or Duke's Quarters. 
 Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, gables, fortifications, defence, mediaeval
PMR272-01 
 Bahamas, Nassau: gateway and approach steps to Government House and statue of Columbus. Residence of the Duke of Windsor when Governor General during the war. 
 Keywords: colourful, architecture, monument, historic, culture, national heritage, colonial style
PMR-D2024 
 Edinburgh: statue of the 5th Duke of Buccleuch in front of St. Giles Cathedral. 
 Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage
PMR477-12 
 Germany, Bavaria, Straubing: entrance gate to the palace of Duke Albrecht I, with clocktower and coat of arms. The palace presently contains administrative offices. 
 Keywords: picturesque, cobblestones, national heritage, mediaeval, historical
PMR477-02 
 Germany, Bavaria, Straubing: the castle of Duke Albrecht I, built in 1356, reflected in the waters of the River Danube. 
 Keywords: picturesque, national heritage, mediaeval, historical
PMR476-11 
 Germany, Bavaria, Straubing: the palace of Duke Albrecht I, built in 1356, where Agnes Bernauer, a barber's daughter, was imprisoned before being drowned, for the crime of marrying the son of Duke Ernst in 1435. 
 Keywords: picturesque, cobblestones, national heritage, mediaeval, historical
PMR142K-25 
 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Bernried on Lake Starnberg: church of the monastery of the former Augustine Prebendary Monks, founded in 1121 by Duke Otto von Valley, seculariized in 1803, and now used for church administration. 
 Keywords: Catholic, fall, Baroque, onion dome, autumn colours
PMR089K-16 
 Montenegro: Kotor, a UNESCO World Heritage site, has a history going back to Roman times when it was known as Acruvium.
The Sea Gate, West Gate (1555) and Duke's (Providur's) Palace above it, from the Riva. 
 Keywords: picturesque, Yugoslavia, port, historic city, bastions, ramparts, fortifications, fortress, national heritage, mediaeval
PMR086K-01 
 Germany, Thuringia, Eisenach: the Baroque Stadtschloss (Palace) was built in the mid 18th century for Duke Ernst August, but now houses a museum. 
 Keywords: historic town, picturesque, national heritage, architecture
PMR085K-36 
 Germany, Thuringia, Eisenach: The Wartburg Fortress, an indissoluble part of German history, dating back to the 12th century. Here the Minnesänger (troubadours) took part in the famous jousts, recalled in Wagner's opera Tannhäuser. Here Martin Luther studied before translating the New Testament. It was the seat of the dukes of Saxe-Eisenach until 1741 when it was ceded to the house of Saxe-Weimar. The castle is perched on a rocky spur overlooking the town of Eisenach.
Here: the "Gadem", built in 1874-7, was formerly the royal stables but now houses a restaurant. View from the south tower. 
 Keywords: picturesque, mediaeval, historic castle, architecture, national heritage
PMR085K-35 
 Germany, Thuringia, Eisenach: The Wartburg Fortress, an indissoluble part of German history, dating back to the 12th century. Here the Minnesänger (troubadours) took part in the famous jousts, recalled in Wagner's opera Tannhäuser. Here Martin Luther studied before translating the New Testament. It was the seat of the dukes of Saxe-Eisenach until 1741 when it was ceded to the house of Saxe-Weimar. The castle is perched on a rocky spur overlooking the town of Eisenach.
Here: end view of the 12th century "Palas" building, the oldest part of the Wartburg, with surrounding countryside. 
 Keywords: picturesque, national heritage, architecture, historic castle, mediaeval
PMR085K-34 
 Germany, Thuringia, Eisenach: The Wartburg Fortress, an indissoluble part of German history, dating back to the 12th century. Here the Minnesänger (troubadours) took part in the famous jousts, recalled in Wagner's opera Tannhäuser. Here Martin Luther studied before translating the New Testament. It was the seat of the dukes of Saxe-Eisenach until 1741 when it was ceded to the house of Saxe-Weimar. The castle is perched on a rocky spur overlooking the town of Eisenach.
Here: view from the windows of the 12th century "Palas" (living quarters) wing of the castle. 
 Keywords: picturesque, national heritage, architecture, historic castle, mediaeval
PMR085K-33 
 Germany, Thuringia, Eisenach: The Wartburg Fortress, an indissoluble part of German history, dating back to the 12th century. Here the Minnesänger (troubadours) took part in the famous jousts, recalled in Wagner's opera Tannhäuser. Here Martin Luther studied before translating the New Testament. It was the seat of the dukes of Saxe-Eisenach until 1741 when it was ceded to the house of Saxe-Weimar. The castle is perched on a rocky spur overlooking the town of Eisenach.
Here: a historic well with highly ornate cast iron yoke, in the outer courtyard. 
 Keywords: picturesque, national heritage, architecture, historic castle, mediaeval
PMR085K-32 
 Germany, Thuringia, Eisenach: The Wartburg Fortress, an indissoluble part of German history, dating back to the 12th century. Here the Minnesänger (troubadours) took part in the famous jousts, recalled in Wagner's opera Tannhäuser. Here Martin Luther studied before translating the New Testament. It was the seat of the dukes of Saxe-Eisenach until 1741 when it was ceded to the house of Saxe-Weimar. The castle is perched on a rocky spur overlooking the town of Eisenach.
Here: a historic well with highly ornate cast iron yoke, in the outer courtyard. 
 Keywords: picturesque, mediaeval, historic castle, architecture, national heritage
PMR085K-31 
 Germany, Thuringia, Schmalkalden: Renaissance Schloss Wilhelmsburg was built in 1585-90 for Duke Wilhelm IV. View of the town through the gateway of the castle. 
 Keywords: historic town, picturesque, national heritage, architecture, castles
PMR085K-30 
 Germany, Thuringia, Schmalkalden: Renaissance Schloss Wilhelmsburg was built in 1585-90 for Duke Wilhelm IV. 
 Keywords: historic town, picturesque, national heritage, architecture, castles
PMR057K-18 
 England, Norfolk, Norwich: Statue of the Duke of Wellington in the cathedral close.
PMR076K-30 
 Germany, Upper Bavaria: View of the gardens of Schloss Schleissheim Palace near Munich with formal flower beds based on the gardens of Versailles. In the background: the old palace, built for Duke Wilhelm V at the beginning of the 17th century. 
 Keywords: spring, stroll, leisure, park
PMR068K-05 
 Germany, Thuringia, Weimar: First mentioned in 975, Weimar reached its cultural zenith in the 18th century under Duchess Anna Amalia, when both Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and Friedrich von Schiller among other writers, settled and worked here. Painters Lucas Cranach and Arnold Böcklin were also active here, as was composer Franz Liszt. Usually regarded as the home of German culture. Here: the "Römisches Haus" , erected 1892-7 for Duke Carl August, is furnished in Roman style. 
 Keywords: German heritage, Thuringia, European city of culture 1999, German architecture
PMR431-04 
 Poland, Szczecin/Stettin: gables on one wing of the Castle of the Pommeranian Dukes, seen from the tower. 
 Keywords: metropolis, Renaissance, architecture, cityscape, city
PMR431-03 
 Poland, Szczecin/Stettin: view from the tower of the Castle of the Pommeranian Dukes, showing the brick-Gothic Church of Sts. Peter and Paul and the Kings' Gate, in Zolnierza Polskiego Square, and the new PZM tower in the distance. 
 Keywords: metropolis, roads, traffic, architecture, cityscape, city
PMR431-02 
 Poland, Szczecin/Stettin: cannons on the roof of the Castle of the Pommeranian Dukes, with the motorway bridge over the River Oder in the background. 
 Keywords: metropolis, artillery, historic, old and new, architecture, cityscape, city
PMR564-12 
 Hawaii, Waikiki Beach: Duke Paoa Kahanamoku, a Hawaiian surfer and Olympic swimmer, is commemorated by this bronze statue, garlanded with lei. 
 Keywords: tropical paradise, golden sand, palm trees, bathing beach, island paradise, holiday resort
PMR684-08 
 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Bernried on Lake Starnberg: church of the monastery of the former Augustine Prebendary Monks, founded in 1121 by Duke Otto von Valley, seculariized in 1803, and now used for church administration. 
 Keywords: Catholic, Baroque, onion dome
PMR634-06 
 Germany, Thuringia, Schmalkalden: Schloss (Palace) Wilhelmsburg, built in 1585-90 as a summer residence for Duke Wilhelm IV of Hessen-Kassel, is regarded as one of the most important Renaissance buildings in Germany, with a particularly well preserved interior. 
 Keywords: national heritage, picturesque, historic town, Renaissance architecture
PMR621-03 
 Germany, Thuringia, Weimar: First mentioned in 975, Weimar reached its cultural zenith in the 18th century under Duchess Anna Amalia, when both Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and Friedrich von Schiller among other writers, settled and worked here. Painters Lukas Cranach and Arnold Böcklin were also active here, as was composer Franz Liszt. Usually regarded as the home of German culture. Here: the equestrian statue of the Grand Duke Carl August of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach (1757-1828) in the Platz der Demokratie, with the columns of the Franz Liszt Music School in the background. 
 Keywords: German heritage, German architecture, European city of culture 1999
PMR640-02 
 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Fürstenfeldbruck: the former Cistercian Fürstenfeld Monastery, founded ca. 1260 by Duke Ludwig II. The impressive Baroque facade of St. Mary's, the former monastery church, now the parish church. 
 Keywords: architecture, Catholic, religious architecture, Baroque architecture
PMR640-01 
 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Fürstenfeldbruck: the former Cistercian Fürstenfeld Monastery, founded ca. 1260 by Duke Ludwig II. The Baroque building reflected in the water was completed in 1741, and is now used by the municipality. 
 Keywords: architecture, formal gardens, Baroque architecture, park

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