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PMR098-06 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Nymphenburg Palace and Gardens: the water cascades at the western end of the axial canal, with statuary. Keywords: München, magnificence, splendour, pomp, Schloss Nymphenburg, Wittelsbach Family, formal gardens, parkland, flowerbeds, colourful
PMR098-05 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Nymphenburg Palace and Gardens: the distant palace from the western end of the axial canal with sculpture in the foreground. Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Nymphenburg Palace and Gardens: the distant palace from the western end of the axial canal with sculpture in the foreground. Keywords: München, magnificence, splendour, pomp, Schloss Nymphenburg, Wittelsbach Family, formal gardens, parkland
PMR092-03 Austria, Vienna: the main shopping street, Kärntnerstrasse, a pedestrian precinct, with St. Stephens Cathedral visible at the end. Keywords: capital, city, architecture, historic, metropolis, culture, shoppers
PMR053-03 Austria, Tyrol, Mayrhofen: bringing the cows down from the high pasture at the end of the season (Almabtrieb) Keywords: alpine, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range, procession, celebration, ceremony, cattle
PMR053-02 Austria, Tyrol, Mayrhofen: bringing the cows down from the high pasture at the end of the season (Almabtrieb) Keywords: alpine, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range, procession, celebration, ceremony, cattle
PMR053-01 Austria, Tyrol, Mayrhofen: bringing the cows down from the high pasture at the end of the season (Almabtrieb) Keywords: alpine, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range, procession, celebration, ceremony, cattle
PMR-D11895 Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Stralsund (Hansa Town): St. Jacob's church (Jakobikirche) was completed about the end of the 14th century and is the third-oldest in the city. It has been ruined and rebuilt a number of times, lastly after WWII. Keywords: architecture, brick-Gothic, colourful, culture, Hanseatic League, heritage, mediaeval, picturesque, UNESCO World Heritage
PMR-D11894 Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Stralsund (Hansa Town): St. Jacob's church (Jakobikirche) was completed about the end of the 14th century and is the third-oldest in the city. It has been ruined and rebuilt a number of times, lastly after WWII. Keywords: architecture, brick-Gothic, colourful, culture, Hanseatic League, heritage, mediaeval, picturesque, UNESCO World Heritage
PMR-D11893 Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Stralsund (Hansa Town): St. Jacob's church (Jakobikirche) was completed about the end of the 14th century and is the third-oldest in the city. Colourful Baroque doorway. Keywords: architecture, brick-Gothic, colourful, culture, Hanseatic League, heritage, mediaeval, picturesque, UNESCO World Heritage
PMR-D11890 Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Stralsund (Hansa Town): Böttcherstrasse, with St. Jacob's church visible at the far end. Keywords: architecture, cobbles, colourful, culture, Hanseatic League, heritage, mediaeval, picturesque, UNESCO World Heritage
PMR-D11802 Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Stolpe on the Island of Usedom: Schloss Stolpe was built in Baroque style towards the end of the 17th century on the site of a previous castle. Beer and other refreshments are enjoyed at the summer fete on the grass. Keywords: architecture, atmosphere, culture, drinking, eating, festival, heritage, lively, palatial, picturesque
PMR-D11801 Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Stolpe on the Island of Usedom: Schloss Stolpe was built in Baroque style towards the end of the 17th century on the site of a previous castle. Beer and other refreshments are enjoyed at the summer fete on the grass. Keywords: architecture, atmosphere, culture, drinking, eating, festival, heritage, lively, palatial, picturesque
PMR-D11799 Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Usedom: tower of the Marienkirche (St. Mary's Church), built in Gothic style at the end of the 15th century on the site of an earlier church. Keywords: architecture, culture, gable, heritage, mediaeval, picturesque
PMR-D11797 Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Stolpe on the Island of Usedom: Schloss Stolpe was built in Baroque style towards the end of the 17th century on the site of a previous castle. Home of the von Schwerin family. Keywords: architecture, culture, heritage, palatial, picturesque
PMR-D10440 Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel, Ponta Delgada: pineapples being cultivated under glass. Since the profitable orange trade was lost at the end of the 19th century, oranges have been replaced to a limited extent by pineapples. The company of the founder of the plantations, August Arruda, is still the main producer, and his bust stands as a memorial before the modern glasshouses. Keywords: heritage, botanical, flora, fruit industry, export, greenhouse
PMR-D10438 Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel, Ponta Delgada: pineapples being cultivated under glass. Since the profitable orange trade was lost at the end of the 19th century, oranges have been replaced to a limited extent by pineapples. The company of the founder of the plantations, August Arruda, is still the main producer. Keywords: heritage, humidity, greenhouses, botanical, flora, fruit industry, export
PMR-D9987 Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel, Furnas: Terra Nostra Garden, originally laid out in 1770 by Thomas Hickling, an orange farmer. In 1848 the garden was acquired and enhanced by the Visconde da Praia and is now owned and managed by the Garden Hotel company. Pandanus trees on the island at the east end of the garden. Keywords: heritage, picturesque, park, botanical, landscaped, mild climate, flora, exotic trees, arboretum
PMR-D9979 Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel, Furnas: Terra Nostra Garden, originally laid out in 1770 by Thomas Hickling, an orange farmer. In 1848 the garden was acquired and enhanced by the Visconde da Praia and is now owned and managed by the Garden Hotel company. Part of the lake at the east end of the garden. Keywords: heritage, arboretum, exotic trees, flora, mild climate, landscaped, botanical, park, picturesque
PMR-D9978 Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel, Furnas: Terra Nostra Garden, originally laid out in 1770 by Thomas Hickling, an orange farmer. In 1848 the garden was acquired and enhanced by the Visconde da Praia and is now owned and managed by the Garden Hotel company. Part of the lake at the east end of the garden. Keywords: heritage, picturesque, park, botanical, landscaped, mild climate, flora, exotic trees, arboretum
PMR-D9977 Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel, Furnas: Terra Nostra Garden, originally laid out in 1770 by Thomas Hickling, an orange farmer. In 1848 the garden was acquired and enhanced by the Visconde da Praia and is now owned and managed by the Garden Hotel company. Part of the lake at the east end of the garden. Keywords: heritage, arboretum, exotic trees, flora, mild climate, landscaped, botanical, park, picturesque
PMR-D9590 Iceland, Höfn: modern sculpture in the centre of Ósland, a nature reserve on the south end of the peninsula, with the Vatnajökull massif in the background. Keywords: monument, culture, art
PMR-D9532 Iceland, Ólafsvík: the town, near the end of the Snaefellsnes Peninsula, is dominated by the Enni peak (415 metres) Keywords: countryside, gloom, low cloud
PMR-D9531 Iceland, Ólafsvík: landscape, looking towards Ólafsvík, near the end of the Snaefellsnes Peninsula. Keywords: countryside, gloom, low cloud
PMR-D9066 Argentina, Tierra del Fuego, Ushuaia: " fin del mundo" (end of the world) - tourist feature on the promenade overlooking the Beagle Channel. Keywords: South America, Andes, Patagonia, Latin America, photo-feature
PMR-D8960 Argentina, Los Glaciares National Park: .the Brazo Rico (Rico-Arm) of Lago Argentino ends in extensive wetlands. Keywords: South America, Patagonia, Andes, Latin America, lake, colourful, picturesque, landscape, countryside
PMR-D8752 Chile. Puyuhuapi: situated at the north end of the Seno (Sound) Ventisquero, this pretty village was founded by a group of German immigrants, and had grown to 826 inhabitants at the last census. A colourful display of lilies in the garden of the teashop. Keywords: South America, Patagonia, community, picturesque, Latin America, Andes
PMR-D8751 Chile. Puyuhuapi: situated at the north end of the Seno (Sound) Ventisquero, this pretty village was founded by a group of German immigrants, and had grown to 826 inhabitants at the last census. View of the shore and moored boat. Keywords: South America, Patagonia, Andes, community, picturesque, Latin America
PMR-D8750 Chile. Puyuhuapi: situated at the north end of the Seno (Sound) Ventisquero, this pretty village was founded by a group of German immigrants, and had grown to 826 inhabitants at the last census. Here, the illustrated bus stop shelter. Keywords: South America, Patagonia, Andes, Latin America, picturesque, community, colourful
PMR-D8749 Chile. Puyuhuapi: situated at the north end of the Seno (Sound) Ventisquero, this pretty village was founded by a group of German immigrants, and had grown to 826 inhabitants at the last census. Keywords: South America, Patagonia, community, picturesque, Latin America, Andes
PMR-D8324 Greece, Island of Cos: the sandy beach at Kefalos, on the south-west end of the island. Keywords: Dodecanese, sunshades, sunbathing, Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque
PMR-D8323 Greece, Island of Cos: the sandy beach at Kefalos, on the south-west end of the island. Keywords: Dodecanese, sunshades, sunbathing, Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque
PMR-D8280 Germany, Lower Saxony, Goslar: Breites Tor ("Wide Gate"), built in 1443, at the end of the Breite Strasse, lined with old timber frame houses. Keywords: architecture, UNESCO, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval
PMR-D8236 Germany, Niedersachsen, Wolfenbüttel: a row of superb timber-frame buildings in the Market Square (Stadtplatz) with the Town Hall (Rathaus) at the far end. Keywords: picturesque, culture, architecture, heritage, historic
PMR-D8191 Norway, Hordaland, close-up of the church and houses in the village of Modalen, at the end of the Osterfjord. Keywords: Scandinavia, isolated, fjord, countryside, nature, landscape, scenic, picturesque
PMR-D8190 Norway, Hordaland, approaching the village of Modalen, at the end of the Osterfjord. Keywords: Scandinavia, isolated, fjord, countryside, nature, landscape, scenic, picturesque
PMR-D8189 Norway, Hordaland, approaching the narrow Mostraumen Strait, at the end of the Osterfjord. Keywords: Scandinavia, countryside, nature, landscape, scenic, picturesque
PMR-D8186 Norway, Hordaland, Bergen: Founded in the 11th century, the city was the ancient capital of the country and flourished as a centre of trade. Hakon's Hall was originally built by King Hakon Hakonsson between 1247 and 1261 but was virtually rebuilt at the end of the 19th century. Keywords: Scandinavia, Gothic, step-gables, historic, heritage, mediaeval, Hanseatic, architecture
PMR-D7982 Germany, Bavaria, Wurzburg: castle gardens in the Marienberg Fortress, probably laid out by Prince-Bishop Johann Philipp von Schönborn (1642-73). An identical curved staircase with ballustrades encloses the garden at each end. The fortress was stormed by the Swedes in 1631 and the 600-man garrison was massacred. Keywords: national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, Franconia, historic, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse
PMR-D7943 Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Tauberbischofsheim: mediaeval timber-frame houses on the Market Place, with the Baroque church of St. Lioba at the far end. Keywords: picturesque, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, Tauber Valley, heritage, mediaeval
PMR-D7942 Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Tauberbischofsheim: historic fountain in the Market Place, with the town hall, dating from 1865, at the far end. Keywords: picturesque, mediaeval, heritage, Tauber Valley, architecture, Romantische Strasse, Romantic Road, culture
PMR-D7941 Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Tauberbischofsheim: historic fountain in the Market Place, with the town hall, dating from 1865, at the far end. Keywords: picturesque, mediaeval, heritage, Tauber Valley, architecture, Romantische Strasse, Romantic Road, culture
PMR-D7398 Morocco: Volubilis, a Roman city built on the site of the Berber and Carthaginian settlements in the first century AD, was originally the capital of the kingdom of Mauretania. Much of the stonework was taken in the 18th century for the building of Meknes. The Decumanus Maximus, looking north east, with the Tingis (Tangier) Gate at the far end. Keywords: Africa, UNESCO, archeological site, Roman architecture, national heritage, classical architecture, historic, culture, stone-carving, excavations, Maghreb
PMR-D7388 Morocco: Volubilis, a Roman city built on the site of the Berber and Carthaginian settlements in the first century AD, was originally the capital of the kingdom of Mauretania. Much of the stonework was taken in the 18th century for the building of Meknes. The (reconstructed) Triumphal Arch of Caracalla, built in 217 AD by the governor of the city. It stands at the end of the Decumanus Maximus. Keywords: Africa, UNESCO, archeological site, Roman architecture, national heritage, classical architecture, historic, culture, stone-carving, excavations, Maghreb
PMR-D7387 Morocco: Volubilis, a Roman city built on the site of the Berber and Carthaginian settlements in the first century AD, was originally the capital of the kingdom of Mauretania. Much of the stonework was taken in the 18th century for the building of Meknes. The (reconstructed) Triumphal Arch of Caracalla, built in 217 AD by the governor of the city. It stands at the end of the Decumanus Maximus. Keywords: Africa, UNESCO, archeological site, Roman architecture, national heritage, classical architecture, historic, culture, stone-carving, excavations, Maghreb
PMR-D7339 Algeria, Illizi, Djanet: neolithic rockart - engravings believed to be up to 12,000 years old, made at the end of the last ice age, when the area was still savannah: drinking cows in Wadi Terharhart, popularly known as "la vache qui pleure" ("the crying cow"). Keywords: Sahara, desert, geology, rock formations, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, culture, heritage
PMR-D7338 Algeria, Illizi, Djanet: neolithic rockart - engravings believed to be up to 12,000 years old, made at the end of the last ice age, when the area was still savannah: drinking cows in Wadi Terharhart, popularly known as "la vache qui pleure" ("the crying cow"). Keywords: Sahara, desert, geology, rock formations, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, culture, heritage
PMR-D7263 Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajer National Park: neolithic rockart - engraving believed to be up to 12,000 years old, made at the end of the last ice age, when the area was still savannah: animated figure of an elephant in Wadi In Tehak in the Tadrart Mountains. Keywords: Sahara, desert, geology, rock formations, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, culture, heritage
PMR-D7262 Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajer National Park: neolithic rockart - engraving believed to be up to 12,000 years old, made at the end of the last ice age, when the area was still savannah: unusual representation of a fish in Wadi In Tehak in the Tadrart Mountains. Keywords: Sahara, desert, geology, rock formations, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, culture, heritage
PMR-D7251 Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajer National Park: neolithic rockart - engraving believed to be up to 12,000 years old, made at the end of the last ice age, when the area was still savannah: figure of a lion in the sand dunes of Tin Merzouga in the Tadrart mountains. Keywords: Sahara, desert, geology, rock formations, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, culture, heritage
PMR-D7215 Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajer National Park: neolithic rockart - paintings believed to be up to 12,000 years old, made at the end of the last ice age, when the area was still savannah: figure of a running man with spear, in Wadi In Tehak in the Tadrart Mountains. Keywords: Sahara, desert, geology, rock formations, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, culture, heritage
PMR-D7214 Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajer National Park: neolithic rockart - paintings believed to be up to 12,000 years old, made at the end of the last ice age, when the area was still savannah: human figures, some white, some ochre, in Wadi In Tehak in the Tadrart Mountains. Keywords: Sahara, desert, geology, rock formations, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, culture, heritage
PMR-D7213 Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajer National Park: neolithic rockart - paintings believed to be up to 12,000 years old, made at the end of the last ice age, when the area was still savannah: human figure with poised spear and square shield (?), in Wadi In Tehak in the Tadrart Mountains. Keywords: Sahara, desert, geology, rock formations, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, culture, heritage
PMR-D7212 Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajer National Park: neolithic rockart - paintings believed to be up to 12,000 years old, made at the end of the last ice age, when the area was still savannah: series of studies of human figures with spears, some running, in Wadi In Tehak in the Tadrart Mountains. Keywords: Sahara, desert, geology, rock formations, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, culture, heritage
PMR-D7209 Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajer National Park: neolithic rockart - paintings believed to be up to 12,000 years old, made at the end of the last ice age, when the area was still savannah: series of dancing human figures, some with bow and arrow, in Wadi In Tehak in the Tadrart Mountains. Keywords: Sahara, desert, geology, rock formations, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, culture, heritage
PMR-D7208 Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajer National Park: neolithic rockart - paintings believed to be up to 12,000 years old, made at the end of the last ice age, when the area was still savannah: figure of human wearing body paint (?), in Wadi In Tehak in the Tadrart Mountains. Keywords: Sahara, desert, geology, rock formations, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, culture, heritage
PMR-D7207 Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajer National Park: neolithic rockart - paintings believed to be up to 12,000 years old, made at the end of the last ice age, when the area was still savannah: brown cow with white spots, in Wadi In Tehak in the Tadrart Mountains. Keywords: Sahara, desert, geology, rock formations, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, culture, heritage
PMR-D7202 Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajer National Park: neolithic rockart - paintings believed to be up to 12,000 years old, made at the end of the last ice age, when the area was still savannah: figure of a giraffe, in Wadi In Tehak in the Tadrart Mountains. Keywords: Sahara, desert, geology, rock formations, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, culture, heritage
PMR-D7201 Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajer National Park: neolithic rockart - paintings believed to be up to 12,000 years old, made at the end of the last ice age, when the area was still savannah: two black and white cows, in Wadi In Tehak in the Tadrart Mountains. Keywords: Sahara, desert, geology, rock formations, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, culture, heritage
PMR-D7200 Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajer National Park: neolithic rockart - paintings believed to be up to 12,000 years old, made at the end of the last ice age, when the area was still savannah: two human figures with two dogs, in Wadi In Tehak in the Tadrart Mountains. Keywords: Sahara, desert, geology, rock formations, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, culture, heritage
PMR-D7195 Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajer National Park: neolithic rockart - paintings believed to be up to 12,000 years old, made at the end of the last ice age, when the area was still savannah, figure of a tall human, in Wadi In Tehak in the Tadrart Mountains. Keywords: Sahara, desert, geology, rock formations, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, culture, heritage
PMR-D7188 Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajer National Park: neolithic rockart - paintings believed to be up to 12,000 years old, made at the end of the last ice age, when the area was still savannah: figures of humans with cows and horses, in Wadi In Tehak in the Tadrart Mountains. Keywords: Sahara, desert, geology, rock formations, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, culture, heritage
PMR-D7187 Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajer National Park: neolithic rockart - paintings believed to be up to 12,000 years old, made at the end of the last ice age, when the area was still savannah: group of hunters with spears, some running, in Wadi In Tehak in the Tadrart Mountains. Keywords: Sahara, desert, geology, rock formations, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, culture, heritage
PMR-D7186 Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajer National Park: neolithic rockart - paintings believed to be up to 12,000 years old, made at the end of the last ice age, when the area was still savannah: group of hunters with spears, one mounted on a horse, apparently using dogs to round up sheep or goats, in Wadi In Tehak in the Tadrart Mountains. Keywords: Sahara, desert, geology, rock formations, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, culture, heritage
PMR-D7161 Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajer National Park: neolithic rockart - paintings believed to be up to 12,000 years old, made at the end of the last ice age, when the area was still savannah: figure of a cow, in Wadi In Djeran, Keywords: Sahara, desert, geology, rock formations, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, culture, heritage
PMR-D7159 Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajer National Park: neolithic rockart - paintings believed to be up to 12,000 years old, made at the end of the last ice age, when the area was still savannah: bovine figure of aurochs (?), in Wadi In Djeran. Keywords: Sahara, desert, geology, rock formations, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, culture, heritage
PMR-D7156 Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajer National Park: neolithic rockart - paintings believed to be up to 12,000 years old, made at the end of the last ice age, when the area was still savannah: figures of coital humans, in the Moul N'Aga sand dunes area, Keywords: Sahara, desert, geology, rock formations, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, culture, heritage
PMR-D7155 Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajer National Park: neolithic rockart - paintings believed to be up to 12,000 years old, made at the end of the last ice age, when the area was still savannah: figure of defaecating elephant, in the Moul N'Aga sand dunes area, Keywords: Sahara, desert, geology, rock formations, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, culture, heritage
PMR-D7154 Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajer National Park: neolithic rockart - paintings believed to be up to 12,000 years old, made at the end of the last ice age, when the area was still savannah: various studies of elephants with crowds of human figures, in the Moul N'Aga sand dunes area, Keywords: Sahara, desert, geology, rock formations, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, culture, heritage
PMR-D7150 Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajer National Park: neolithic rockart - paintings believed to be up to 12,000 years old, made at the end of the last ice age, when the area was still savannah: figure of a cow, in the Moul N'Aga sand dune area. Keywords: Sahara, desert, geology, rock formations, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, culture, heritage
PMR-D7149 Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajer National Park: neolithic rockart - paintings believed to be up to 12,000 years old, made at the end of the last ice age, when the area was still savannah: cow or antelope (?), in the Moul N'Aga sand dune area. Keywords: Sahara, desert, geology, rock formations, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, culture, heritage
PMR-D7147 Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajer National Park: neolithic rockart - paintings believed to be up to 12,000 years old, made at the end of the last ice age, when the area was still savannah: antelope with female sitting figure, in the Moul N'Aga sand dune area. Keywords: Sahara, desert, geology, rock formations, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, culture, heritage
PMR-D7115 Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajer National Park: neolithic rockart - paintings believed to be up to 12,000 years old, made at the end of the last ice age, when the area was still savannah: three large giraffes, in the Tadrart Mountains. figure of a Reindeer stag (?) in the Tadrart Mountains. Keywords: Sahara, desert, geology, rock formations, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, culture, heritage, Imuhar
PMR-D7114 Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajer National Park: neolithic rockart - paintings believed to be up to 12,000 years old, made at the end of the last ice age, when the area was still savannah: three giraffes, with Tifinagh script, in the Tadrart Mountains. Keywords: Sahara, desert, geology, rock formations, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, culture, heritage, Imuhar
PMR-D7113 Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajer National Park: neolithic rockart - paintings believed to be up to 12,000 years old, made at the end of the last ice age, when the area was still savannah: giraffes, with a human figure holding a spear, and Tifinagh and Arabic script, in the Tadrart Mountains. Keywords: Sahara, desert, geology, rock formations, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, culture, heritage, Imuhar
PMR-D7110 Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajer National Park: neolithic rockart - paintings believed to be up to 12,000 years old, made at the end of the last ice age, when the area was still savannah: three large giraffes, in the Tadrart Mountains. Keywords: Sahara, desert, geology, rock formations, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, culture, heritage, Imuhar
PMR-D7095 Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajer National Park, Tadrart Mountains: neolithic rockart - paintings believed to be up to 12,000 years old, made at the end of the last ice age, when the area was still savannah: human figure, Keywords: Sahara, desert, geology, rock formations, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, culture, heritage
PMR-D7094 Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajer National Park, Tadrart Mountains: neolithic rockart - paintings believed to be up to 12,000 years old, made at the end of the last ice age, when the area was still savannah: black and white cows. Keywords: Sahara, desert, geology, rock formations, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, culture, heritage
PMR-D7092 Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajer National Park, Tadrart Mountains: neolithic rockart - paintings believed to be up to 12,000 years old, made at the end of the last ice age, when the area was still savannah: giraffes. Keywords: Sahara, desert, geology, rock formations, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, culture, heritage
PMR-D7064 Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajer National Park: neolithic rockart - paintings believed to be up to 12,000 years old, made at the end of the last ice age, when the area was still savannah: mouflons, which are still to be found in the area. Keywords: Sahara, desert, geology, rock formations, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, culture, heritage
PMR-D6996 Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajer National Park, Tin Taghert: neolithic rockart - engravings believed to be up to 12,000 years old, made at the end of the last ice age, when the area was still savannah: figure of a man leaping over a bull. Keywords: Sahara, desert, geology, rock formations, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, culture, heritage, prehistoric
PMR-D6995 Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajer National Park, Tin Taghert: neolithic rockart - engravings believed to be up to 12,000 years old, made at the end of the last ice age, when the area was still savannah: male and female human figures. Keywords: Sahara, desert, geology, rock formations, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, culture, heritage, prehistoric
PMR-D6994 Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajer National Park, Tin Taghert: neolithic rockart - engravings believed to be up to 12,000 years old, made at the end of the last ice age, when the area was still savannah: quadruped - cow? Keywords: Sahara, desert, geology, rock formations, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, culture, heritage, prehistoric
PMR-D6993 Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajer National Park, Tin Taghert: neolithic rockart - engravings believed to be up to 12,000 years old, made at the end of the last ice age, when the area was still savannah: sleeping antelope. Keywords: Sahara, desert, geology, rock formations, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, culture, heritage, prehistoric
PMR-D6992 Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajer National Park, Tin Taghert: neolithic rockart - engravings believed to be up to 12,000 years old, made at the end of the last ice age, when the area was still savannah: sleeping antelope. Keywords: Sahara, desert, geology, rock formations, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, culture, heritage, prehistoric
PMR-D6991 Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajer National Park, Tin Taghert: neolithic rockart - engravings believed to be up to 12,000 years old, made at the end of the last ice age, when the area was still savannah: sleeping antelope. Keywords: Sahara, desert, geology, rock formations, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, culture, heritage, prehistoric
PMR-D6796 Ireland, Aran Islands, Inis Mor, Kilronan: cluster of buildings on the quayside, seen from the end of the jetty. Keywords: heritage, culture, tradition, port, boat
PMR-D6762 Ireland, County Galway, Joyce Country: view of the northern end of Lough Corrib. Keywords: landscape, scenery, panorama, countryside, nature, meadows
PMR-D6663 Northern Ireland, Belfast: "Rise" is the name given to this sculpture by Wolfgang Buttress which stands in the centre of the Broadway roundabout at the end of the M1 motorway. It comprises two concentric geodesic spheres on slender stanchions. Keywords: architecture, culture, capital city, metropolis, monument, artistic, modern art
PMR-D6650 Northern Ireland, Belfast: one of the wings of Crumlin Road Gaol, opened in 1846, where many terrorists ended up. It closed its doors finally in 1996. Keywords: prison, gaol, jail, behind bars, detention, sentencing, incarceration, capital city
PMR-D6648 Northern Ireland, Belfast: interior of Crumlin Road Gaol, opened in 1846, where many terrorists ended up. It closed its doors finally in 1996. Keywords: prison, gaol, jail, behind bars, detention, sentencing, incarceration, capital city
PMR-D6647 Northern Ireland, Belfast: entrance to Crumlin Road Gaol, designed by Charles Lanyon and opened in 1846, where many terrorists ended up. It closed its doors finally in 1996. Keywords: prison, gaol, jail, behind bars, detention, sentencing, incarceration, capital city, architecture
PMR-D6577 Ireland, Leinster, Dublin: Daniel O'Connell Monument at the end of O'Connell Street, often regarded as the centre of the city. Behind, the 120-metre-high stainless steel Spire devised by London architect, Ian Ritchie. Said to be the tallest sculpture in the world. Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, capital city, architecture, sculpture
PMR-D6556 Ireland, Wicklow, Powerscourt Estate dates back to ca. 1300, but the Palladian mansion was built in 1741 and twice restored after disastrous fires: a magnificent landscaped view of Sugarloaf Mountain from the end of the estate. Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, park , gardens, picturesque, colourful, landscape
PMR-D6495 England, West Sussex, Petworth (National Trust): the end of the lake with reflections of trees. The grounds were landscaped by 'Capability' Brown. Keywords: picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, colourful, mansion, country house, landscape
PMR-D6494 England, West Sussex, Petworth (National Trust): distant view of the main facade of Petworth House from the end of the lake. The grounds were landscaped by 'Capability' Brown. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, colourful, mansion, country house
PMR-D6389 Germany, Bavaria, Mittelfranken, Dinkelsbühl: renaissance gable-houses on Dr. Martin-Luther Strasse. The one at the far end, painted red, is the "Weinmarkt", where visiting royalty used to be accommodated. Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture
PMR-D6273 Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Nördlingen: gabled houses on Schrannenstrasse, with the old Schranne (cornstore)(red building) at the end. Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture
PMR-D6258 Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Harburg: the castle of Harburg, dating back to before 1150, is one of the largest and best-preserved in southern Germany. The stucco figure of Pax (peace) faces the figure of Mars (war) at opposite ends of the great hall. Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, fortress, fortification, defence
PMR-D6257 Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Harburg: the castle of Harburg, dating back to before 1150, is one of the largest and best-preserved in southern Germany. The stucco figure of Mars (war) faces the figure of Pax (peace) at opposite ends of the great hall. Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, fortress, fortification, defence
PMR-D6239 Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Donauwörth: view of the former Benedictine Monastery, dating back to the 11th century. It acquired its present appearance in 1747. Note the stork's nest on the right hand end of the roof. Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture
PMR-D6234 Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Donauwörth: view of the bottom half of Reichsstrasse, with the Rathaus (town hall) , dating from 1236, at the end. Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture
PMR-D6204 Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Augsburg: the former Benedictine Abbey of St Ulrich and St. Afra dating from the 10th century (this building ca. 1500) at the end of Maximilianstrasse, with some fine burgher house facades. Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture
PMR-D6203 Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Augsburg: the former Benedictine Abbey of St Ulrich and St. Afra dating from the 10th century (this building ca. 1500) at the end of Maximilianstrasse, with some fine burgher house facades and the bronze renaissance Hercules fountain. Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture
PMR-D6133 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Iffeldorf: northern end of the Greater Ostersee, part of the Ostersee complex of lakes, south of Lake Starnberg. Keywords: outdoor life, nature, countryside, picturesque, landscape, spring, ecology, biotope, meadow, trees, reeds
PMR-D5580 Greece, Island of Santorini: view of Oia on the end of its peninsula, from the cliff path. Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, colourful, heritage, Cyclades, Thera, Thira, volcanic, cape ridge, shoreline
PMR-D5575 Greece, Island of Santorini: view of Oia on the end of its peninsula, from the cliff path. Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, colourful, heritage, Cyclades, Thera, Thira, volcanic, cape ridge, shoreline
PMR-D5254 Uzbekistan, Samarkand: a fine statue of the seated Amir Temur (Tamerlaine) in the city centre, at the end of University Boulevard. Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, monument, memorial, sculpture
PMR597-02 Austria, Styria, Bruck an der Mur: Flamboyant Gothic arcade of the Kornmesserhaus, erected for Pankras Kornmess at the end of the 15th century. Austria, Styria, Bruck an der Mur: Flamboyant Gothic arcade of the Kornmesserhaus, erected for Pankras Kornmess at the end of the 15th century. Keywords: architecture, Gothic
PMR-D4200 Turkey, Mugia Province, Labranda: Although dating back to the Carians in the 7th century BC, most remaining buildings were erected by Persian satrap, Mausolos, in 4th century BC. Partly preserved building at the east end of the North Stoa. Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, picturesque, Roman, Greek, architecture, Aegean, heritage, Hellenic, Labraunda
PMR-D4121 Turkey, Resadiye Peninsula, Knidos: the ruined town dates back to the 4th century BC in its present position and counted about 70,000 inhabitants. It had a famous medical school in its prime. Shops or business units at the west end of the stoa. Keywords: maritime, Aegean , cruising, Bahriyeli C, picturesque, sailing ship, archeology, Hellenic, classical, excavations
PMR-D4089 Germany, Bavaria, Wonsees: an unusual cleft through the cliff, part of the Sanspareil park of bizarre rock formations, about 20 km from Bayreuth. Another brainchild of Markgravin Wilhelmina at the end of the 18th century. Keywords: picturesque, park, architecture, historic, heritage, culture, fantastic, tuff-stone, unusual, grotto, Franconia
PMR-D4088 Germany, Bavaria, Wonsees: "Vulcan's Cave", part of the Sanspareil park of bizarre rock formations, about 20 km from Bayreuth. Another brainchild of Markgravin Wilhelmina at the end of the 18th century. Keywords: picturesque, park, architecture, historic, heritage, culture, fantastic, tuff-stone, unusual, grotto, Franconia
PMR-D4087 Germany, Bavaria, Wonsees: a natural gateway through the cliff, part of the Sanspareil park of bizarre rock formations, about 20 km from Bayreuth. Another brainchild of Markgravin Wilhelmina at the end of the 18th century. Keywords: picturesque, park, architecture, historic, heritage, culture, fantastic, tuff-stone, unusual, grotto, Franconia
PMR-D4086 Germany, Bavaria, Wonsees: an unusual cleft in the cliff, part of the Sanspareil park of bizarre rock formations, about 20 km from Bayreuth. Another brainchild of Markgravin Wilhelmina at the end of the 18th century. Keywords: picturesque, park, architecture, historic, heritage, culture, fantastic, tuff-stone, unusual, grotto, Franconia
PMR-D4085 Germany, Bavaria, Wonsees: a "ruined" open air theatre, viewed from the "Calypso Grotto", part of the Sanspareil park of bizarre rock formations, about 20 km from Bayreuth. Another brainchild of Markgravin Wilhelmina at the end of the 18th century. Keywords: picturesque, park, architecture, historic, heritage, culture, fantastic, tuff-stone, unusual, grotto, Franconia
PMR-D4084 Germany, Bavaria, Wonsees: a "ruined" open air theatre, part of the Sanspareil park of bizarre rock formations, about 20 km from Bayreuth. Another brainchild of Markgravin Wilhelmina at the end of the 18th century. Keywords: picturesque, park, architecture, historic, heritage, culture, fantastic, tuff-stone, unusual, grotto, Franconia
PMR-D4074 Germany, Bavaria, Wonsees: the Oriental Building and its formal gardens, part of the Sanspareil park of bizarre rock formations, about 20 km from Bayreuth. Another brainchild of Markgravin Wilhelmina at the end of the 18th century. Keywords: picturesque, flowers, colourful, park, architecture, historic, heritage, culture
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-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-D2779 Cyprus, Khirokitia-Vouni (Choirokoitia) aceramic Neolithic site, a settlement dating from approximately 6800 BC, in process of ongoing excavation. The village comprises large numbers of circular dwellings built of stone, complemented with pisé and mudbrick. Newly started excavations at the top end of the site. Keywords: archeology, excavations, ruins, prehistoric, ancient, antiquity
PMR-D1162 People's Republic of China, Shanghai: dragon's head at the end of one of the "dragon walls", in Yuyuan Garden, originally laid out in 1577. Keywords: modern architecture, architecture, colourful, night life, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, municipality, metropolis, high-rise blocks, skyscrapers
PMR-D1007 Thailand, Chiang Mai: the Lanna-style "wihaan" of Wat Phra Singh temple dating from about 1400, with the Lion Buddha at the end. Keywords: Buddhist, religious, colourful, architecture, Siam, picturesque, temples
PMR-D0379 Germany, Bavaria, Bayreuth: the Festival Theatre on the "Grüner Hügel" (Green Hill) during the performance of an opera of Richard Wagner. Traditional audible announcement of the end of the interval by musicians of the wind section of the orchestra, from the theatre balcony. Keywords: music, Upper Franconia, social event, Festival Orchestra, grand opera, opera, classical music
PMR-D0214 Austria, Tyrol, Eng: part of the hamlet of Eng, at the end of the Riss Valley, which is occupied only in the summer, with the Wendelstein Mountains behind. Keywords: alpine, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range
PMR365-07 Germany, Bavaria, Burghausen: the tower of St. Jacob's Parish Church and the town centre. The farther side of the River Salzach belongs to Austria, the customs post being at the end of the bridge. View from the roof of the "Palas" in the castle. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, gables, fortifications, defence, mediaeval
PMR332-01 Sweden, Vadstena: Radhuset, the oldest town hall in Sweden (1400); the square tower was added at the end of the 15th century. It now serves as a bistro. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, mediaeval, medieval, heritage
PMR321-09 USSR, Novgorod: Spasski Tower (15th century) at the southern end of the Kremlin wall, and Knyashi Tower (left). Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, heritage, fortifications, defence
PMR318-09 Poland, Cracow: view of the Main Square showing the Town Hall Tower and the south end of the Cloth Hall. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, mediaeval, medieval, heritage, street scene
PMR317-05 Poland, Cracow: the Cloth Hall, a mediaeval trading centre dating back to the early 14th century now contains tourist boutiques. View of the south end. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, mediaeval, medieval, heritage
PMR298-10 Germany, Hessen, Limburg an der Lahn: the cathedral, St. Georgsdom, set on a rocky spur, is a classic example of Transitional Gothic architecture which was prevalent in Germany between 1210 and 1250, and externally appears to be pure Romanesque. Here: view of the typical Romanesque blind arcaded apse at the east end. Keywords: architecture, culture, historic, heritage, picturesque, colourful, mediaeval, church, religion
PMR294-06 Turkey, Ankara: figures at the end of the parade leading to the Atatürk Mausoleum. Keywords: street scene, traditional, architecture, capital city, metropolis, culture, historic , heritage, statues
PMR289-04 Turkey, Hierapolis: main street and the Gate of Domitian (end of 1st century AD). Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, picturesque, national heritage, Roman, architecture
PMR287-10 Turkey, Aphrodisias: view of the stage of the amphitheatre and the surrounding countryside. The "piazza" behind the stage was laid out at the end of the 4th century AD. Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, picturesque, national heritage, Roman, Greek, architecture
PMR279-04 England, Norfolk: south facade of Blickling Hall, a National Trust property, built in 1628, seen from the end of the main drive, by the entrance gate, showing the east and west wings. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage
PMR260-12 Germany, Rhineland Palatinate, Trier: arch surmounted by a crucifix, which formerly marked the boundary of the episcopal quarter. Part of the cathedral is visible at the end of the street. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, Rheinland-Pfalz
PMR259-12 Germany, Lower Saxony, Hanover, Internationale Luftfahrt Ausstellung (ILA) 1988: funeral pyre marks the tragic end of RAF Chinook helicopter ZA672, 18.05 hours 06.05.88, with the loss of both pilots. Keywords: aircraft, air transport, aviation, airplane, aeroplane, military, burn-out, collision, fatal
PMR249-12 Italy, Campania, Island of Ischia: view of Sant' Angelo and harbour from the far end of the causeway, with small fishing craft moored in the foreground. Keywords: cliffs, picturesque, colourful, jetty, fishing boats, promenade, photogenic, steep hillside, landscape
PMR227-07 Greece, Piraeus: a small harbour for fishing boats at the end of the peninsula Akte. Keywords: port , harbour, jetty, fishing boats, yachts, moorings, sailing boats, motor boats
PMR-D3954 People's Republic of China, Yunnan Province, Kunming: Yuantong Buddhist Temple is the largest in the city and dates back over 1000 years. A grotto of fantastic shapes, at the end of the temple lake. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, heritage, picturesque, metropolitan, architecture, historic, street scene, religious centre
PMR-D3459 Germany, Saxony, Colditz Castle: improvised escape tools used by prisoners of OFLAG IV-C bent on escaping before the end of the war. Keywords: historic, World War II, prison camps, NAZI Germany
PMR-D3458 Germany, Saxony, Colditz Castle: improvised escape tools used by prisoners of OFLAG IV-C bent on escaping before the end of the war. Keywords: historic, World War II, prison camps, NAZI Germany
PMR-D3457 Germany, Saxony, Colditz Castle: glider, built in an attic space by prisoners of OFLAG IV-C bent on escaping before the end of the war. However the war ended before it could be put to use. Keywords: historic, World War II, prison camps, NAZI Germany
PMR-D3456 Germany, Saxony, Colditz Castle: one of the tunnels dug through the rock by prisoners of OFLAG IV-C bent on escaping before the end of the war. Keywords: historic, World War II, prison camps, NAZI Germany
PMR-D3401 Germany, Saxony-Anhalt, Magdeburg: the first Gothic building on German territory was the cathedral, which began as Romanesque in 1209. A fortification stood on the site already in 805. The east end of the choir, with ambulatory, apse and dwarf gallery, has a powerful effect. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, mediaeval, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, stone carving
PMr174-09 U.S.A., New York: Lower Plaza, at the end of the Channel Gardens, in front of the RCA Building in the Rockefeller Center, with gilded statue of Prometheus stealing the sacred fire for mankind. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city, sculpture, restaurant, eating, open air
PMR172-09 U.S.A., New York: Manhattan skyline from the East River, with South Street Museum of Historic Ships. Behind are the World Trade Center and Chase Manhattan Bank Building (end on). Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city, skyscrapers, tower blocks, high-rise
PMR171-05 U.S.A., California, San Francisco: view to the north from Twin Peaks over the San Francisco Peninsula, with the green mound of Buena Vista Park in the centre, the end of Golden Gate Park on the left, and Alcatraz Island in San Francisco Bay. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city, panorama
PMR170-10 U.S.A., California, San Francisco: city skyline, seen from the north end of the Golden Gate Bridge. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city
PMR169-04 U.S.A., California, San Francisco: city skyline, seen from the south end of the Golden Gate Bridge. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city, surf, rocks, tide
PMR168-05 U.S.A., California, San Francisco: Aquatic Park, with Alcatraz Island just beyond the end of the jetty. Keywords: metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city
PMR137-11 Italy, Liguria, Sestri Levante: view of the harbour and waterfront from the end of the jetty. Keywords: boats, yachts, moorings, bay
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
PMR122-09 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
PMR118-06 Germany, Bavaria, Rothenburg ob der Tauber: Castle Gate-Tower at the end of the Herrengasse. The building on the right houses the Puppet Theatre. Germany, Bavaria, Rothenburg ob der Tauber: Castle Gate-Tower at the end of the Herrengasse. The building on the right houses the Puppet Theatre. Keywords: defence, fortifications, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, Franconia, timber-frame, wattle and daub, gables, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse
PMR-D2577 Iran, Teheran: Golestan Palace Complex has been the seat of the Shahs since Nasser al-Din (reigned 1848-96) developed a Safavid-era citadel. It consists of a number of buildings spaced around a rectangular park. Qajar and Pahlevi Shahs were crowned here. Shams-Al Emarat, The end of the opulently decorated hall with much use of mirror glass. Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, metropolis, capital city, luxury, pomp, ostentation, sumptuous, mosaic, faience, tiling, arabesques
PMR-D2566 Iran, Teheran: Golestan Palace Complex has been the seat of the Shahs since Nasser al-Din (reigned 1848-96) developed a Safavid-era citadel. It consists of a number of buildings spaced around a rectangular park. Qajar and Pahlevi Shahs were crowned here. The Ivan-e Takht-e Marmar (Marble Throne Verandah) at the end of a refelecting pool. Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, metropolis, capital city, luxury, pomp, ostentation
PMR-D2560 Iran, Teheran: Shah Reza Pahlevi's Summer Residence (Sa`d Abad Museum) in the cooler northern city outskirts. The Green Palace was built at the end of the Qajar era and opulently remodelled by the Pahlevis. Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, metropolis, capital city
PMR-D2530 Iran, Isfahan: view of the south end of the Naqsh-e Jahan Square and Jameh Mosque from the terrace of the Kakh-e Ali Qapu (Ali Qapu Palace). Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, minaret, formal gardens
PMR-D2529 Iran, Isfahan: Kakh-e Ali Qapu (Ali Qapu Palace) was built at the end of the 16th century as a residence for Shah Abbas I. It is six storeys high and has an elevated terrace whose roof is supported by 18 slender columns. (At present under scaffolding). The roof of the music room is overlaid with cut-outs representing vases, to improve accoustics. Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, mosaics
PMR-D2528 Iran, Isfahan: Kakh-e Ali Qapu (Ali Qapu Palace) was built at the end of the 16th century as a residence for Shah Abbas I. It is six storeys high and has an elevated terrace whose roof is supported by 18 slender columns. (At present under scaffolding). Red and blue floral decorations on the domed ceiling of one of the rooms. Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, mosaics
PMR-D2051 Scotland, Caithness, John o'Groats: the famous signpost pointing to Land's End (876 miles). Keywords: seascape, skyscape, settlement, Highlands, tip of Scotland
PMR147K-06 Qatar, Doha: West Bay developments from near the end of the palm-lined lagoon promenade of MIA Park. Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, air conditioning, luxurious, ultra-modern
PMR146K-31 Qatar, Doha: western end of the prestige boulevard, Al Corniche, with newly completed high rise buildings. Keywords: modern architecture, ultra-modern, luxurious, air conditioning, Arab state, Muslim, Islam, desert city, emirate, oil wealth, skyscrapers
PMR146K-30 Qatar, Doha: western end of the prestige boulevard, Al Corniche, with palm trees and flowerbeds in national colours. Keywords: modern architecture, ultra-modern, luxurious, air conditioning, Arab state, Muslim, Islam, desert city, emirate, oil wealth, skyscrapers
PMR145K-09 Myanmar, Yangon: eye-catching clocktower on Sule Paya Road, with the zedi visible at the end. Keywords: Buddhist, Rangoon, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, temples
PMR145K-08 Myanmar, Yangon: colonial architecture on Strand Road, with Sule Paya visible at the end of Sule Paya Road. Keywords: Buddhist, Rangoon, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, temples
PMR144K-10 Laos, Vientiane: strikingly-decorated end-wall of Wat Sidamduan Temple, which is outside the city centre. Keywords: Buddhist, capital city, religion, architecture, picturesque, national heritage, monument, colourful, temple
PMR690-12 Qatar, Doha: new high-rise buildings, Palm Towers, Tornado Tower, Al Bidda Tower, Qatar World Trade Centre, Burj Qatar and other unfinished developments, from the north end of La Corniche. Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, air conditioning, luxurious, ultra-modern
PMR690-09 Qatar, Doha: the north end of the prestige boulevard, Al Corniche, with palm trees and flowebeds in the national colours. Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, air conditioning, luxurious, ultra-modern
PMR481-04 Canada, British Columbia: Kamloops Lake from the western end. Keywords: nature, Rocky Mountains, mountain range, alpine scenery, picturesque, countryside
PMR481-02 Canada, Alberta, Banff National Park: Chateau Lake Louise, established by the Canadian Pacific Railway at the end of the 19th century. Now a Fairmont Hotel. Keywords: mountain range, archetecture, historic, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery
PMR476-12 Germany, Bavaria, Straubing: Ludwigsplatz, lined with well-preserved burgher houses, ending in Ludwig's Gate (1810). Keywords: picturesque, cobblestones, national heritage, mediaeval, historical
PMR476-07 Germany, Bavaria, Straubing: Theresienplatz, with the column erected in thanksgiving for the ending of the plague, and watchtower, symbol of the town, in the background. Keywords: picturesque, cobblestones, national heritage, mediaeval, historical
PMR472-02 France, Provence, Avignon: Place du Palais, with the Musée du Petit Palais at the far end. Keywords: national heritage, culture, historic, architecture
PMR462-01 Romania, Southern Bucovina, Putna: the monastery church with its east-end apse, founded in 1466-70 by Stefan cel Mare (Stephen the Great). Keywords: frescoes, fortifications, Christian, Orthodox, architecture, mediaeval, painted monastery, colourful
PMR508-01 Turkey, Istanbul: view of the Galata Bridge and Golden Horn from the Galata Tower, with the Yeni Mosque near the end of the bridge. Keywords: straits, urban panorama, water craft
PMR506-03 Cyprus (North), Zafer Burnu/Cape Apostólou Andhréa: a rocky bay with sheltered swimming near "land's end", the north-eastern tip of the island. Keywords: bathing , Mediterranean, crystal clear water
PMR506-02 Cyprus (North), Zafer Burnu/Cape Apostólou Andhréa: "land's end", the north-eastern tip of the island, with the tiny Klidhes Islands in the distance. Keywords: bathing , Mediterranean, crystal clear water, rocks, surf
PMR503-01 Cyprus (North), Gazimagusa/Famagusta: the former Gothic cathedral of St. Nicholas, completed between 1298 and 1326, is probably the best preserved Lusignan monument, although it lost its twin towers during the Ottoman bombardment. Later a minaret was added and it became the Lala Mustafa Pasa Camii (Mosque). Here: the east end apse with its buttresses, showing some fine carving. Keywords: Gazimagusa, church-mosque, architecture
PMR495-01 Island of Crete, Samaria Gorge: Ayia Roumeli, a new village at the seaward end of the gorge, where the walkers wait for a ferry to Hora Sfakion, from where there is a road connection to Harnia. Keywords: picturesque, beach, walkers, hiking, hike, canyon, stoney, stones , cliffs, geology, geological, rocky, rocks
PMR494-12 Island of Crete, Samaria Gorge: crossing the small stream on a wooden bridge near the seaward end of the gorge. Keywords: picturesque, walkers, hiking, hike, canyon, stoney, stones , cliffs, geology, geological, rocky, rocks
PMR459-01 Germany, Upper Bavaria: western end of the Wetterstein mountains, with the village of Hammersbach in the valley. Keywords: alpine, mountain range, Alps, alpine scenery, picturesque, countryside, nature
PMR453-04 Poland, Stargard: the oldest town gate is the Brama Pyrzycka from the end of the 13th century. Keywords: mediaeval, historic, defence, fortifications, architecture, national heritage, picturesque
PMR450-01 Estonia, Tallinn: the Estonian Open Air Museum: farm building from Rusi, South Estonia (end of 19th century). Keywords: picturesque, old implements, handwork, living conditions, country life, wooden buildings, village life, national heritage, historic
PMR445-05 Poland, Gdansk: flea market near the end of the Long Jetty. Keywords: Danzig, sale, second-hand, junk shop, jumble sale
PMR444-01 Poland, Gdynia: memorial to Joseph Conrad at the end of the South Mole. Keywords: literature, author, statue, sculpture, monument
PMR539-09 Slovakia, Kremnica: the Baroque Plague Column, erected in thanksgiving for the end of the plague in the 17th century, with St. Catherines Church in the background. Keywords: architecture, Kremnitz, national heritage, picturesque, historic, stone carving, sculpture, statues, monument
PMR539-06 Slovakia, Zilina: unusual fountain in the Namestie A. Hlinku, at the northern end of the town, with wooded hills beyond. Keywords: architecture, modern art, artistic, pedestrian area, Sillein, picturesque
PMR433-05 Poland, Sopot: ferry boats call at the end of the pier. Keywords: holiday resort, sunshine, picturesque, seaside
PMR536-12 Syria, Damascus: the popular Hamadiye Soukh ends in the propylon of a former Jupiter Temple from Roman times. Keywords: architecture, ancient, historic, Muslim, Islam, picturesque, culture, capital city, historical, metropolis
PMR536-01 Syria, Palmyra: one of the best preserved tower-graves dating from the end of the first century AD, in the Valley of the Graves. Keywords: architecture, memorial, burial, national heritage, ruined city, desert, historical, archeological, archeology, Roman
PMR535-09 Syria, Palmyra: end of the Colonnaded Way with Hadrian's Gate. The brackets on the columns originally supported statues. Built after the visit of the Emperor Hadrian in 129 AD. Keywords: architecture, ruined city, desert, historical, archeological, archeology, natural heritage, picturesque, Roman, columns
PMR522-10 Italy, Apulia, Ostuni: "the white city", crowned by its Gothic cathedral built at the end of the 15th century. Keywords: landscape, architecture, agriculture, olive trees
PMR522-08 Italy, Apulia, Gallipoli: part of the Castello, built at the end of the 15th century on Byzantine foundations, facing a modern tower-block. Keywords: fishing boats, historic, mediaeval, defence, fortress, fortifications, architecture
PMR522-02 Italy, Apulia, Lecce: Santo Oronzo, with half-excavated Roman amphitheatre and column bearing the figure of Santo Oronzo, the city's patron saint. The column is one of a pair which used to mark the end of the Via Appia in Brindisi. Keywords: archeological, national heritage, historical, archeology, excavations, architecture, monument, statue
PMR522-01 Italy, Apulia, Lecce: Santo Oronzo, with half-excavated Roman amphitheatre and column bearing the figure of Santo Oronzo, the city's patron saint. The column is one of a pair which used to mark the end of the Via Appia in Brindisi. Keywords: archeological, national heritage, historical, archeology, excavations, architecture, monument, statue
PMR516-12 Italy, Campania, Paestum (originally " Poseidonia"): "Temple of Ceres" (more likely: Athena) built by the Greeks at the end of the 6th century BC, is surrounded by 34 Doric columns. The first Greek temple to combine a Doric exterior with Ionic interior elements. In the foreground is part of the Via Sacra. Keywords: landscape, Doric style, architecture, picturesque, Graeco-Roman
PMR516-11 Italy, Campania, Paestum (originally " Poseidonia"): "Temple of Ceres" (more likely: Athena) built by the Greeks at the end of the 6th century BC, is surrounded by 34 Doric columns. The first Greek temple to combine a Doric exterior with Ionic interior elements. Keywords: landscape, Doric style, architecture, picturesque, Graeco-Roman
PMR516-10 Italy, Campania, Paestum (originally " Poseidonia"): "Temple of Ceres" (more likely: Athena) built by the Greeks at the end of the 6th century BC, is surrounded by 34 Doric columns. The first Greek temple to combine a Doric exterior with Ionic interior elements. Keywords: landscape, Doric style, architecture, picturesque, Graeco-Roman
PMR516-09 Italy, Campania, Paestum (originally " Poseidonia"): "Temple of Ceres" (more likely: Athena) built by the Greeks at the end of the 6th century BC, is surrounded by 34 Doric columns. The first Greek temple to combine a Doric exterior with Ionic interior elements. Keywords: landscape, Doric style, architecture, picturesque, Graeco-Roman
PMR126K-28 Germany, Brandenburg, Potsdam: east facade of the Neues Palais in Sans Souci Park, built for Frederick the Great 1763-9, after the end of the seven-year-war. Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque
PMR121K-12 Thailand, Pattaya: new multi-storey hotels and condominiums at the north end of Pattaya Bay. Keywords: holiday resort, Siam, seaside, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, sunshine, night life, beach
PMR118K-05 Jordan, Jerash: already settled in Neolithic times, Jerash was later occupied by Greeks and Romans, and the latter are responsible for most of the surviving architecture which dates from 64 BC. By the first/second century AD the town had a population of about 15-20,000 inhabitants and was known as "Gerasa". This picture: The North Gate, built in 115 AD, marks the end of the city and start of the road to Pella. Keywords: Roman architecture, ruined city, excavations, archeology, classical architecture, national heritage, Gerasa, Gilead Hills, archeological site
PMR105K-04 Peru, Departamento de Puno: La Raya (4335 metres), the highest pass on the road from Puno to Cusco: notice marking the end of the Región Puno and the start of Región Cusco, at 4335 metres a.s.l. Keywords: High Andes, border, landscape
PMR095K-34 Libya, Ubari Lakes Area: view from the western end of Lake Gebraoun with palm trees and reflected sand dunes. Keywords: Maghreb, Mandara Lakes, barren, sand-dune landscape, palm trees, sand dunes, Sahara Desert
PMR090K-10 Albania, Berat: Ottoman houses mounting the hillside give the town its pseudonym "town of a thousand windows". In the 6th century BC it was a Greek fortress-settlement of the Dassaretae tribe, later the Illyrian town of "Antipatrea", and then taken by the Romans in the 2nd century BC. Here: a former "Han" (Turkish inn), built at the end of the17th century, in the town centre. Keywords: Shqiperia, architecture, Turkish houses, historic town, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval
PMR088K-29 Croatia, Dalmatia, Dubrovnik: the main street, Placa (or Stradun) with the belltower at the end, and the Franciscan Monastery on the left. Keywords: picturesque, Yugoslavia, port, historic city, bastions, ramparts, impregnable, fortifications, fortress, national heritage, mediaeval
PMR086K-13 Germany, Lower Saxony, Hamelin: Bäckerstrasse in the pedestrian zone with the spire of the church of St. Nicolai at the end. Keywords: historic town, Renaissance architecture, legends, rat catcher, pied piper of Hamelin, Hameln, Niedersachsen, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval
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
PMR084K-30 Czech Republic, Prague: east end of the Charles Bridge (Karluv most) with the dome of St. Francis' Church, from a cruise boat on the River Vltava/Moldau. Keywords: Czech capital, architecture, metropolis, national heritage, historic
PMR084K-28 Czech Republic, Prague: east end of the Charles Bridge (Karluv most) with the dome of St. Francis' Church, from a cruise boat on the River Vltava/Moldau. Keywords: Czech capital, architecture, metropolis, national heritage, historic
PMR084K-27 Czech Republic, Prague: west end of the Charles Bridge (Karluv most), viewed from a cruise boat on the River Vltava/Moldau. Keywords: Czech capital, historic, national heritage, metropolis, architecture
PMR080K-31 Tunisia, Monastir: A lookout tower marks the seaward end of the southern wall of the medina. Keywords: Islamic, picturesque, Muslim, Mohamed, heritage, historic, Maghreb, mud-brick buildings, medina
PMR079K-15 Germany, Rhineland-Palatinate: Mainz Cathedral, a prime example of the Rhineland Romanesque style with two chancels, one in the west and one in the east, Dating from 975, it was continually added to until completion, around 1200, but further Gothic and even Baroque additions were made over the centuries. After considerable war damage it has been faithfully restored. Here: the triple towers of the west end with "dwarf gallery" round the apse. Keywords: historic town, Rhineland Palatinate, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, Christian, church, architecture, sandstone
PMR077K-22 Germany, Baden-Wurttemberg, Bad Waldsee: the high street with Heiligen Geist Spital, dating from 1300, at the far end. Keywords: heritage, historic, Gothic architecture, timber frame houses, half timbered houses, mediaeval
PMR055K-14 Malta, Valletta: Small craft moored at the end of Dockyard Creek.
PMR045K-24 Panama City: Bridge of the Americas, 1654 metres long, was opened on 16th May 1962. It crosses the (Pacific) end of the Panama Canal, uniting North and South America.
PMR045K-23 Panama: Distant view of Panama City from the end of the Amador Causeway, with ornamental flowering bougainvilleas.
PMR045K-18 Panama City: Container ship going through the Gatun Locks at the Pacific end of the Panama Canal.
PMR045K-03 Cyprus, Pissouri: View of the beach at Pissouri Bay with Columbia Beachotel at the far end.
PMR036K-17 Namibia: Kolmanskop Ghost Town, abandoned after the diamond rush came to an end in the 1920s, and now being refurbished. Here, a row of houses on the unpaved street of sand. Keywords: mining town, diamond mining, colonial life a century ago
PMR036K-16 Namibia: Kolmanskop Ghost Town, abandoned after the diamond rush came to an end in the 1920s, and now being refurbished. Here, a section of the narrow gauge railway which delivered water to the door, daily. Keywords: mining town, diamond mining, colonial life a century ago
PMR036K-15 Namibia: Kolmanskop Ghost Town, abandoned after the diamond rush came to an end in the 1920s, and now being refurbished. Here, the kitchen of a supervisor's house, with early refrigerator which used ice blocks. Keywords: mining town, diamond mining, colonial life a century ago
PMR036K-14 Namibia: Kolmanskop Ghost Town, abandoned after the diamond rush came to an end in the 1920s, and now being refurbished. Here, the bedroom of a supervisor's house (the furniture spent about 80 years in storage!) Keywords: mining town, diamond mining, colonial life a century ago
PMR036K-13 Namibia: Kolmanskop Ghost Town, abandoned after the diamond rush came to an end in the 1920s, and now being refurbished. Here, the living room of a supervisor's house. Keywords: mining town, diamond mining, colonial life a century ago
PMR036K-09 Namibia: Kolmanskop Ghost Town, abandoned after the diamond rush came to an end in the 1920s, and now being refurbished. Here, the skittle/bowling alley. Keywords: mining town, diamond mining, colonial life a century ago
PMR036K-08 Namibia: Kolmanskop Ghost Town, abandoned after the diamond rush came to an end in the 1920s, and now being refurbished. Here, the theatre/assembly hall with organ. Keywords: mining town, diamond mining, colonial life a century ago
PMR036K-07 Namibia: Kolmanskop Ghost Town, abandoned after the diamond rush came to an end in the 1920s, and now being refurbished. Here, the gymnasium. Keywords: mining town, colonial life a century ago, diamond mining
PMR035K-29 Namibia, Luderitz: Kolmanskop Ghost Town, near Lüderitz, abandoned after the diamond rush came to an end in the 1920s. Keywords: deserted town, desert, arid
PMR075K-32 Spain, Lanzarote: fishing boats at their moorings near the end of the developed land at Puerto del Carmen. Keywords: Canary Islands, leisure, holidays, sunshine
PMR068K-19 Germany, Thuringia, Erfurt: St Boniface created the first bishopric in Erfurt in 742 AD, since when the city has been a centre of trade and commerce, being incorporated into the Hanseatic League in the 15th century. Known as the centre of German humanism, Martin Luther studied and preached here 1505-11. Here: the affluent Futter Strasse, with the yellow facade of the Kaisersaal at the far end. Keywords: mediaeval city, German heritage, historic buildings, Lutherism, protestantism, mediaeval architecture, Thuringia
PMR066K-19 Cyprus, Polis: The harbour and promenade of Polis, on the Akamas peninsula, with "glass-bottomed boats" moored at the far end.
PMR065K-14 germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: The Glockenspiel (Carillon) on the New Town Hall , representing the Coopers' Dance which marked the end of the Plague in Munich.
PMR064K-33 Bulgaria, Melnik: Hotels and souvenir shops at the lower end of the village of Melnik.
PMR064K-32 Bulgaria, Melnik: Upper end of the village of Melnik, with towering sandstone cliffs behind the buildings.
PMR061K-35 Bulgaria, Shipka: Typical countryside at the south end of the Shipka pass.
PMR432-09 Poland, Gdansk/Danzig: sailing ship "Elida" from Aarhus, Denmark, moored at the end of the Long Quay. Keywords: metropolis, Gdansk, architecture, cityscape, city
PMR432-07 Poland, Gdansk/Danzig: antique dealers display their wares on the steps of the gabled burgher houses, with St. Mary's Cathedral visible at the end of the street. Keywords: metropolis, Gdansk, architecture, cityscape, city
PMR419-10 Germany, Lower Saxony, Stade: a decorated gable end. Keywords: picturesque, heritage, historic, timber frame houses, half-timbered houses, architecture
PMR384-09 Australia, Queensland, Cairns: Cairns-Kuranda Scenic Railway, built between 1886 and 1891 to supply settlements on the AthertonTablelands; approaching a waterfall on the mountainside, near the end of the 34-kilometre climb to Kuranda. Keywords: semi-tropical, train, locomotive, seaside, diving centre, resort
PMR382-10 Australia, Queensland, Charters Towers: top end of the main street, with the splendid old Excelsior Hotel which has a huge ballroom, taking up most of the first floor. Keywords: gold mining town, architecture
PMR381-07 Australia, Northern Territory, Darwin: one of a number of massive ancient Banyan trees (Ficus virens) in town parks. Keywords: tropical, flora and fauna, botany, top end
PMR381-06 Australia, Northern Territory, Darwin: ship repair yard, with fishing boat and naval Motor Torpedo Boat in dry dock. Keywords: tropical, yachts, port, fishing, top end
PMR381-05 Australia, Northern Territory, Darwin: part of the large fleet of fishing boats. Keywords: tropical, yachts, port, fishing, top end
PMR381-04 Australia, Northern Territory, Darwin: sailing boats in the harbour. Keywords: tropical, yachts, port, fishing, top end
PMR380-07 Australia, Northern Territory: Katherine Gorge National Park (Aboriginal: "Nitmiluk") - view of the start of the steep-sided fourth gorge from the rocks at the end. Keywords: outback, wilderness, bush, nature, natural, geology, vegetation, savannah, ecology, biotope, tropical
PMR380-04 Australia, Northern Territory: Katherine Gorge National Park (Aboriginal: "Nitmiluk") - end of the lake; canoes have to be man-handled over these rocks to the next lake. Keywords: outback, wilderness, bush, nature, natural, geology, vegetation, savannah, ecology, biotope, tropical
PMR559-7 Australia, Western Australia, The Kimberley: Purnululu National Park (Bungle Bungles), with the banded rock humps only recently discovered by Europeans. Inside the enormous cathedral-like cave at the end of Cathedral Gorge, with reflections in the pool. Keywords: outback, biotope, ecology, savannah, vegetation, geology, widlife, natural, nature, bush, wilderness
PMR557-12 Australia, Western Australia: Remnants of the Fortescue River (although the rainy season had recently come to an end) (April). Keywords: tropical, desert, outback, bush, drought
PMR554-9 Australia, Tasmania: Cradle Mountain/Lake St. Clair National Park: view of the north end of Dove Lake with boat house. Keywords: wilderness, wild country, untamed nature, untamed
PMR554-12 Australia, Tasmania: Cradle Mountain/Lake St. Clair National Park: Cradle Mountain rises abruptly from the tangled vegetation at the southern end of Dove Lake. Keywords: wilderness, wild country, untamed nature, untamed
PMR554-11 Cradle Mountain/Lake St. Clair National Park: a sandy beach at the southern end of Dove Lake. Keywords: wilderness, wild country, untamed nature, untamed
PMR547-01 Switzerland, Valais: lac de Barberine from the end of the Emosson Dam, 1931 metres above sea level. Keywords: Alps, dramatic, rugged, hiking, scenery, spectacular, alpine, scenic, mountains
PMR669-07 Germany, Brandenburg, Potsdam: view of the east facade of the huge New Palace, erected 1763-9 by Frederick the Great as a symbol of Prussian might after the end of the Seven-year-war. The building is 240 metres long, contains more than 200 rooms plus a theatre, and displays 428 over-life-size sandstone figures along the parapet. Statue on pedestal in the foreground. Keywords: East Germany, picturesque, Baroque, architecture, historic, national heritage, metropolis
PMR669-06 Germany, Brandenburg, Potsdam: the centre of the east facade of the huge New Palace, erected 1763-9 by Frederick the Great as a symbol of Prussian might after the end of the Seven-year-war. The building is 240 metres long, contains more than 200 rooms plus a theatre, and displays 428 over-life-size sandstone figures along the parapet. Note the extensive Rococo decoration on the cupola. Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque
PMR669-05 Germany, Brandenburg, Potsdam: the east facade of the huge New Palace, erected 1763-9 by Frederick the Great as a symbol of Prussian might after the end of the Seven-year-war. The building is 240 metres long, contains more than 200 rooms plus a theatre, and displays 428 over-life-size sandstone figures along the parapet. Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque
PMR669-04 Germany, Brandenburg, Potsdam: centre of the west facade of the huge New Palace, erected 1763-9 by Frederick the Great as a symbol of Prussian might after the end of the Seven-year-war. The building is 240 metres long, contains more than 200 rooms plus a theatre, and displays 428 over-life-size sandstone figures along the parapet. Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque
PMR668-12 Germany, Brandenburg, Potsdam: the Baroque Brandenburg Gate marks the eastern end of Brandenburger Strasse. Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque
PMR629-07 Germany, Rhineland Palatinate, Mainz: the 12th century cathedral, built of sandstone in typical Rheinland-Romanesque style: view of the triple towers at the west end of the cathedral from Leichhof Square, the lantern tower showing later Gothic and Baroque influences. Keywords: Christian, church, religion, architecture, Romanesque
PMR629-05 Germany, Rhineland Palatinate, Mainz: the 12th century cathedral, built of sandstone in typical Rheinland-Romanesque style: view of the triple towers at the east end of the cathedral, showing the apse with blind arcades and dwarf gallery. Keywords: Christian, church, religion, architecture, Romanesque
PMR613-07 Bulgaria: Plovdiv received international acclaim for its painstaking restoration of the old Turkish-style houses in the old quarter. An interesting gateway with fresco; the Balabanov House faces the end of the street. Keywords: Turkish-style architecture, cobbled streets
PMR598-02 Cyprus, Nicosia/Lefkosa: courtyard of the Hadjiyeorgakis Kornesios mansion, former home of the eponymous dragoman at the end of the 18th century; at present home of the Cyprus Ethnological Museum.
PMR597-01 Austria, Styria, Bruck an der Mur: Flamboyant Gothic arcade of the Kornmesserhaus, erected for Pankras Kornmess at the end of the 15th century. Keywords: architecture, Gothic
PMR596-10 Mexico,Tepotzotlan: Rotel bus at the end of the tour in Pepe's Trailer Park, being prepared for the next group.
PMR594-01 Mexico: Teotihuacan, probably the largest pre-Hispanic city in the Americas, covering about 156,000 square kilometres, with up to 200,000 inhabitants. Founded ca. 100 AD, flourished 300 to 650, abandoned by 750 AD. Identity of the builders is unknown. The Aztecs believed it was the work of giants. View from the Pyramid of the Moon along the "Street of the Dead", with the Pyramid of the Sun on the left. The end of the street is about 4 kilometres from this point.
PMR593-11 Mexico: Teotihuacan, probably the largest pre-Hispanic city in the Americas, covering about 156,000 square kilometres, with up to 200,000 inhabitants. Founded ca. 100 AD, flourished 300 to 650, abandoned by 750 AD. Identity of the builders is unknown. The Aztecs believed it was the work of giants "Street of the Dead", with Pyramid of the Moon at the end, and rows of minor temples along the sides.
PMR588-03 Mexico, Tulum: "Voladores de Papantla" - four men in bird costumes "fly" in thirteen revolutions from the top of a high pole to the ground on the end of four ropes. A fifth man pays out the lines from above. Keywords: Maya
PMR569-05 Namibia: Ai-Ais (meaning "boiling hot" in the Khoikhoi language) is a resort in a wide valley where hot mineral springs occur. Euphorbia bushes, typical of the sparse vegetation towards the end of the canyon.
PMR663-06 Jordan: Petra is a historical city dating back to about 500-600 BC, founded by the Nabataeans, whose capital it was. Lying in the Wadi Musa, many of its temples and tombs were carved out of the sandstone rock in gorges and in cliff faces, and some have been well preserved from erosion. The architecture shows evidence of Egyptian, and later, Graeco-Roman influence, but the Nabataeans had their own, distinctive style. The city in the desert thrived due to a well thought-out system of water control. Petra was designated a World Heritage Site on 6th December 1985. This picture: Temenos Gateway, built in the second century AD, marked the entrance to the sacred area of the temple, at the end of the colonnaded way. Keywords: rose red city, Nabataean capital, natural caves, rock tombs, Roman architecture, Greek architecture, Egyptian architecture, archeological site, geology
PMR647-10 Libya, Fezzan, Murzuq: formerly a prosperous trading town as capital of the chiefs of the Awlad Muhammad tribe for some hundreds of years, Murzuq lost its influence with the opening of sea trade and end of their rule in 1813. The squat, mud brick minaret of the mosque, seen through an archway. The town is a centre for the nomadic, Muslim Toubou community. Keywords: Maghreb, Sahara Desert, barren, mud brick buildings, Berber architecture
PMR647-09 Libya, Fezzan, Murzuq: formerly a prosperous trading town as capital of the chiefs of the Awlad Muhammad tribe for some hundreds of years, Murzuq lost its influence with the opening of sea trade and end of their rule in 1813. Entrance ramp to the fortress Quala át Turk, once the home of the Sultan of Fezzan, later a Turkish garrison.. It now houses a museum. Keywords: Maghreb, Sahara Desert, barren, mud brick buildings, Berber architecture
PMR647-08 Libya, Fezzan, Murzuq: formerly a prosperous trading town as capital of the chiefs of the Awlad Muhammad tribe for some hundreds of years, Murzuq lost its influence with the opening of sea trade and end of their rule in 1813. View of the 13th century Ottoman fortress Quala át Turk through a well preserved mud brick door arch. Keywords: Maghreb, Sahara Desert, barren, mud brick buildings, Berber architecture
PMR647-07 Libya, Fezzan, Murzuq: formerly a prosperous trading town as capital of the chiefs of the Awlad Muhammad tribe for some hundreds of years, Murzuq lost its influence with the opening of sea trade and end of their rule in 1813. A series of arches leading to a courtyard with the mosque and minaret of mud bricks. Keywords: Maghreb, Berber architecture, mud brick buildings, barren, sand-dune landscape, sand dunes, Sahara Desert

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