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PMR114-03
Italy, Emilia-Romagna, Rimini: Piazza Cavour with marble fountain dated 1543 recording the visit of Leonardo da Vinci in 1502. Right: bronze statue of Pope Paul V (1611). Behind: Palazzo d'Arengo built 1204-7. Italy, Emilia-Romagna, Rimini: Piazza Cavour with marble fountain dated 1543 recording the visit of Leonardo da Vinci in 1502. Right: bronze statue of Pope Paul V (1611). Behind: Palazzo d'Arengo built 1204-7.
Keywords: architecture, historic, heritage, picturesque, antiquity, palace, monument

PMR098-12
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Nymphenburg Palace and Gardens: west facade of the palace, with fountain and reflections in the pool.
Keywords: München, magnificence, splendour, pomp, Schloss Nymphenburg, Wittelsbach Family, formal gardens, parkland, flowerbeds, colourful

PMR097-11
Germany, Baden Wurttemberg, Meersburg: "Schnabelgiere" Fountain (1964), which squirts water at irregular intervals and in irregular directions, providing unsuspecting visitors with a cooling shower!
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, Swabia, Bodensee, Lake Constance, historic, heritage, mediaeval, architecture, timber-frame

PMR096-05
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Lindau: the highly decorated south front of the Rathaus (Town Hall) with its massive Gothic step-gable.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, island, Swabia, Bodensee, Lake Constance, historic, heritage, mediaeval, fountain, architecture

PMR094-12
Austria, Krems: the Simandl Fountain. The Simandl Brotherhood held its meetings in Krems every year from 1529.
Keywords: architecture, traditional, picturesque, mistress, dominatrix, pleading, begging, recriminations

PMR092-06
Austria, Vienna: Hochstrahlbrunnen (fountain) in Schwarzenbergplatz, floodlit on summer evenings.
Keywords: capital, city, architecture, historic, national heritage, metropolis, culture

PMR091-07
Austria, Vienna: allegorical figures on the Fountain of Athene, before the Parliament Building:
Above: law making and administration
Below: river gods Elbe and Moldau (left) and Donau (Danube) and Inn (behind). In the background the famous Burg Theatre can be seen.
Keywords: capital, city, architecture, historic, national heritage, metropolis, culture, sculpture, monument, art

PMR091-06
Austria, Vienna: statue of the Horse Trainer and fountain of Athene in front of the Parliament Building (modelled on a Greek Temple) built to the design of architect Theophil Hansen in 1883.
Keywords: capital, city, architecture, historic, national heritage, metropolis, culture, monument, sculpture

PMR091-05
Austria, Vienna: fountain of Athene in front of the Parliament Building (modelled on a Greek Temple) built to the design of architect Theophil Hansen in 1883.
Keywords: capital, city, architecture, historic, national heritage, metropolis, culture, monument, sculpture

PMR084-09
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schwangau: artistic, carved drinking fountain with Tegelberg Mountains behind and trees in autumn glory
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, nature, fall, autumn colours, Allgau, alpine, Alps

PMR082-07
Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: the famous, intricately carved, Gothic Schoner Brunnen (Beautiful Fountain) in the Haupt Markt (Marketplace)
Keywords: Nürnberg, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, carved stone, masterwork

PMR081-01
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: enjoying the sunshine in the pedestrian zone near the Richard Strauss fountain, erected in memory of the composer of classical music and opera who lived near Munich (1864-1949)
Keywords: München, architecture, memorial, monument, conductor

PMR080-12
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: enjoying the sunshine near the Richard Strauss fountain in the pedestrian zone with the facade of the Alte Akademie, the former Jesuit College, behind
Keywords: München, architecture, historic, composer, music, opera

PMR080-10
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: fountain in the Brunnenhof courtyard of the Residenz, the former palace of the royal family, Wittelsbach
Keywords: München, architecture, historic, clocktower

PMR080-09
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: fountain in the Brunnenhof courtyard of the Residenz, the former palace of the royal family, Wittelsbach
Keywords: München, architecture, historic, clocktower

PMR080-06
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: fountain in the Hofgarten, with temple (1615) and dome of the old Army Museum in the backlground
Keywords: München, architecture, picturesque, Court gardens, flowerbeds, colourful

PMR068-04
Austria, Tyrol, Hall: the "Three Urchins" fountain, not far from the mediaeval Munzer Tower where the first Talers were minted in 1477, when the town received its minting right. It later became rich on the salt trade, when it was called Solbad Hall.
Keywords: sculpture, stone, artistic, whimsical, water supply

PMR052-02
Germany, Bavaria, Wurzburg: the square with its fountain, from the balcony of the Residenz (Bishops' Palace), with the town in the distance
Keywords: wrought iron, skyline

PMR049-11
Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Stuttgart: fountain and Jubilee Column surmounted by the goddess Concordia (1841) in the Schlossplatz with the Old Castle behind
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, picturesque, monuments, columns, main square

PMR-D11932
Greece, Island of Nisyros: dolphin fountain in Mandraki.
Keywords: colourful, Dodecanese, Greek Islands, harbour, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque

PMR-D11848
Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Greifswald (Hansa Town): children playing in the water of the fountain in the old fish market. Behind is the Gothic-Baroque gable of the Rathaus (Town Hall).
Keywords: architecture, Baroque, colourful, culture, Hanseatic League, heritage, picturesque

PMR-D11847
Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Greifswald (Hansa Town): children playing in the water of the fountain in the old fish market.
Keywords: architecture, Baroque, colourful, culture, Hanseatic League, heritage, picturesque

PMR-D11487
Greece, Island of Corfu, Kerkyra (CorfuTown): the New Fortress (Neo Frourio) reflected in the pool of the modern fountain in Old Port Square.
Keywords: architecture, bastions, fortifications, Ionian Islands, sculpture

PMR-D11418
Greece, Island of Corfu, Kerkyra (CorfuTown): facades of Old Port Square, Spilia, reflected in the pool of the modern fountain.
Keywords: architecture, colourful, Ionian Islands, picturesque, sculpture

PMR-D8180
Norway, Hordaland, Bergen: Founded in the 11th century, the city was the ancient capital of the country and flourished as a centre of trade. View of the fountain in Lille Lungegards Vann (lake), with the high-rise City Hall in the background.
Keywords: architecture, commerce, Hanseatic, heritage, historic, mediaeval, mercantile, panorama, picturesque, port, Scandinavia

PMR-D11124
Germany, Bavaria, Ingolstadt: statue of Emperor Ludwig the Bayer, who lived in Ingolstadt from 1310 to 1314, surmounting the fountain in Paradeplatz. It is the oldest fountain in the town, modelled by the sculptor Michael Wagmueller.
Keywords: bronze, culture, figure, heritage, historic, monument, sculpture

PMR-D11123
Germany, Bavaria, Ingolstadt: statue of Emperor Ludwig the Bayer, who lived in Ingolstadt from 1310 to 1314, surmounting the fountain in Paradeplatz.
Keywords: bronze, culture, figure, heritage, historic, monument, sculpture

PMR-D11031
Germany, Bavaria, Ingolstadt: facade of the old town hall (Altes Rathaus) which was rebuilt in its present form and neo-Renaissance style by Gabriel von Seidl in 1882. View from the Victualienmarkt, with fountain in the foreground.
Keywords: architecture, culture, heritage, picturesque

PMR-D10920
Germany, Bavaria, Munich: The Rindermarkt, formerly the town's cattle market, with its terraced fountain and bronze cattle.
Keywords: architecture, culture, historical, mediaeval, national heritage, tourist attraction

PMR008-15
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Theatinerkirche (Theatine Church of St. Cajetan), built between 1663 and 1690 in high Baroque style, from the Hofgarten, with fountain in the foreground.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, Court gardens, picturesque, historic, colourful

PMR-D10491
Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel, Ponta Delgada: the cloisters of the former Convent of Santo Andre, now part of the Carlos Machado Museum.
Keywords: religious, fountain, bell tower, sombre, architecture

PMR-D9938
Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel, Ponta dos Mosteiros: the village square, surrounded by plane trees, with bandstand and fountain.
Keywords: picturesque, peaceful

PMR-D8996
Chile, Puerto Natales: fountain in the park in the centre of town.
Keywords: South America, Latin America, Andes, Patagonia, pedestrian zone, street scene

PMR-D8722
Chile. Chiloe, Castro: Plaza de Armas, with figure of La Pincoya, a mythical sprite of great beauty, who can bring good fortune to the Chilote, on the fountain.
Keywords: South America, statue, legend, Latin America, culture

PMR-D8277
Germany, Lower Saxony, Goslar: the Market Place (Marktplatz) with the Golden Eagle fountain in the foreground..
Keywords: architecture, UNESCO, medieval, mediaeval, colourful, national heritage, historic, culture, picturesque

PMR-D8230
Germany, Niedersachsen, Wolfenbüttel: street fountains help to keep cool: timber-frame houses on Krambuden (Street).
Keywords: picturesque, historic, heritage, architecture, culture

PMR-D8063
Norway, Oslo: fountains in the gardens of Eidsvoll Plass, with the National Theatre in the background.
Keywords: picturesque, stage, drama, culture, capital city, Scandinavia, architecture

PMR-D7949
Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Tauberbischofsheim: the Bischemer Frog Fountain, named after a group of active carnival supporters.
Keywords: picturesque, mediaeval, heritage, Tauber Valley, architecture, Romantische Strasse, Romantic Road, culture

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-D7922
Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Weikersheim: the stone figure of an angel surmounts the fountain in the Market Square, while a group of bronze burghers confers before the local museum.
Keywords: picturesque, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, statues, sculptures, Tauber Valley

PMR-D7914
Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Weikersheim: a stone angel commands the fountain in the Marketl Square with the late Renaissance palace of the Hohenlohe family on the far side. It replaced an original castle dating from 1586.
Keywords: picturesque, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, statues, carvings, sculptures, Tauber Valley

PMR-D7912
Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Laudenbach: the Maria fountain in the centre of the village dates from 1574.
Keywords: picturesque, carving, statue, Tauber Valley, colourful, heritage, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse

PMR-D7908
Germany, Bavaria, Mittelfranken, Schillingsfürst: the hostelry adjacent to the castle, seen from the square of the upper village, with stone fountain in the foreground.
Keywords: picturesque, cobblestones, colourful, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse

PMR-D7652
Morocco, Rabat: the Hassan Tower, half-finished minaret of the huge mosque begun by Yacoub el-Mansour in 1191, abandoned at his death in 1199, with some of the re-erected columns, seen from the Mausoleum of Mohammed V. A marble fountain occupies the centre of the stone-inlaid terrace.
Keywords: Africa, architecture, Bou Regreg, Sala Colonia, Maghreb, Islam, Muslim, capital city, royal city, tradition, culture, artistic

PMR-D7634
Morocco, Casablanca: King Hassan II Mosque, completed in 1993, is the largest mosque in Africa, and its minaret is the world's highest religious building (210 metres). The designer was Michel Pinseau and it was built by Bouygues. It offers space for 105,000 worshippers.
The star-shaped fountain on the terrace.
Keywords: Africa, artistic, culture, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb, architecture, superlative, national symbol

PMR-D6438
Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Bad Mergentheim: Marktplatz (marketplace) with Milchlingsbrunnen (fountain) with the tower of St. John the Baptist's Minster showing over the Doppelhäuser ("twin buildings").
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, sanatorium, spa, health-resort, Teutonic Order

PMR-D6436
Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Bad Mergentheim: Milchlingsbrunnen, a fountain with knight in armour looking towards the Bläser Tower of the Castle of the Knights of the Teutonic Order, from the marketplace.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, sanatorium, spa, health-resort, Teutonic Order

PMR-D6435
Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Bad Mergentheim: Marktplatz (marketplace) with Milchlingsbrunnen (fountain) with the tower of St. John the Baptist's Minster showing over the Doppelhäuser ("twin buildings").
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, sanatorium, spa, health-resort, Teutonic Order

PMR-D6420
Germany, Bavaria, Mittelfranken, Feuchtwangen: the Goddess Minerva , atop a column of the fountain (1727), with the former Rathaus (town hall) and the Stiftskirche across the cobbled marketplace.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6418
Germany, Bavaria, Mittelfranken, Feuchtwangen: colourful coat of arms on the fountain in the market place.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6395
Germany, Bavaria, Mittelfranken, Dinkelsbühl: fountain on Nördlinger Strasse.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, cobblestones

PMR-D6375
Germany, Bavaria, Mittelfranken, Feuchtwangen: the Goddess Minerva , atop a column of the fountain (1727), surveys the marketplace, filled with revellers enjoying the beer during the Volksfest.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, beer festival, revelry, celebration, open-air

PMR-D6313
Germany, Bavaria, Mittelfranken, Dinkelsbühl: Market Place and Lion Fountain with Wörnitz Tor, the eastern town gate, in the background.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, cobblestones

PMR-D6233
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Donauwörth: the eagle fountain (Reichsstadtbrunnen) at the top of Reichsstrasse was erected in 1977 to commemorate the town's 1000-year jubilee.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, munoment

PMR-D6232
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Donauwörth: the eagle fountain (Reichsstadtbrunnen) at the top of Reichsstrasse was erected in 1977 to commemorate the town's 1000-year jubilee.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, munoment

PMR-D6224
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Friedberg: the main square with Madonna fountain commemorating the Plague (1600).
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, Swabia

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-D6181
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Landsberg am Lech: main square with the town hall facade, Madonna fountain (Joseph Streiter, 1783), and clocktower of the parish church.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6038
Oman, Muscat: fountain and falaj (water channel) in the gardens of the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, with the entrance and dome of the prayer hall behind.
Keywords: oil wealth, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, architecture, sultanate, prayer, worship, marble

PMR-D5345
Uzbekistan, Tashkent: pool with three fountains, with part of the Independence Arch on the left, in Mustaqillik Maydoni.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam

PMR-D5344
Uzbekistan, Tashkent: Parliament Building, with fountain in Independence Park (Mustaqillik Maydoni).
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam

PMR-D5266
Uzbekistan, Samarkand: fountain in the green centre of the city, with Gur-i Amir, the mausoleum of Timur (Tamerlaine), in the background.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, tiles, majolica, faience, glazed, ornamentation, intricate

PMR-D5116
Tajikistan, Dushanbe, capital city: statue in the public gardens, with fountains.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, heritage, street scene

PMR-D5115
Tajikistan, Dushanbe, capital city: public gardens with fountain and monument.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, heritage, street scene

PMR-D4446
Thailand, Phuket Island, Patong Beach: Royal Paradise Hotel and Spa Tower seen from the pedestrian shopping mall, with fountain in the foreground.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, architecture, high-rise, skyscraper, resort, tourist

PMR-D4319
Thailand, Phuket Island, Phuket City: Nimit Dudani Circle with its colourful gardens and fountain with seahorse motif.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east

PMR-D4318
Thailand, Phuket Island, Phuket City: Nimit Dudani Circle with its colourful gardens and fountain with seahorse motif.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east

PMR-D4317
Thailand, Phuket Island, Phuket City: Nimit Dudani Circle with its colourful gardens and fountain with seahorse motif.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east

PMR-D4253
Germany, Bavaria, Bayreuth: Schloss and Park Fantaisie, created by Duchess Elisabeth Friederike Sophie in mid 18th century. Now the home of the Museum of German Garden Culture in 17th-18th centuries. View of the facade with fountain and formal flower beds.
Keywords: Upper Franconia, architecture, historic, heritage, horticulture, garden art

PMR-D4070
Germany, Bavaria, Bayreuth: fountain courtyard in the the Old Castle dating from 1715 in the grounds of the Eremitage, the brainchild of Margravine Wilhelmina.
Keywords: picturesque, park, architecture, grotto, historic, heritage, Baroque

PMR-D2854
Greece, Island of Rhodes: Platia Martirion Efreon (Jewish Martyrs' Square), formerly called "Archbishop Square", named for the ca. 2000 Jews who were rounded up here by the Nazis and transported to concentration camps. In the centre is a fountain, crowned with 3 bronze seahorses, introduced during the Italian occupation.
Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, picturesque, architecture, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, Knights Hospitaller

PMR-D2850
Greece, Island of Rhodes: Hippocratous Square (Platia Ippokratou) in the old city, its fountain surrounded by tavernas, with the castellated towers of the Marine Gate in the background.
Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, picturesque, historic, mediaeval, architecture, Byzantine, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, Knights Hospitaller

PMR-D2839
Greece, Island of Rhodes: ablutions fountain belonging to the Ibrahim Pasha Mosque in Platonos Square. The mosque dates back to 1531, and is the oldest on the island.
Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, picturesque, historic, mediaeval, architecture, Byzantine, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, Knights Hospitaller

PMR-D2791
Greece, Island of Rhodes: Argyrokastrou Square with the 14th century hospital built by Grandmaster Roger de Pins. Early Christian fountain introduced during the Italian occupation.
Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, picturesque, historic, mediaeval, architecture, Byzantine, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, Knights Hospitaller

PMR-D1114
Qatar, Doha: palm-lined approach to the Museum of Islamic Art, with fountain in the foreground.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, air conditioning, luxurious, ultra-modern

PMR343-04
Germany, North Rhine-Westphalia, Cologne: tall, narrow, gabled, burgher houses (rebuilt after the war) and modern fountain on the Frankenwerft in the pedestrian zone.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, heritage, Köln

PMR342-08
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Lindau: bronze figures on the Narrenbrunnen (carnival fools' fountain) in the main street.
Keywords: island, Swabia, Bodensee, Lake Constance, historic, heritage, artistic, clowns, buffoons, jackass, jesters, cobblestones

PMR339-07
Switzerland, Bernese Oberland, Interlaken: view of the Kurgarten, with snow-covered Jungfrau in the distance and Smoke Tree (Cotinus coggygria) in the foreground.
Keywords: picturesque, Alps, mountain range, snow-capped, alpine scenery, gardens, cure-gardens, fountain, Smoke Bush

PMR339-05
Switzerland, Bernese Oberland, Interlaken: houses in Unterseen, the old quarter, with flower bedecked fountain in the foreground.
Keywords: picturesque, Alps, alpine scenery, street scene, architecture, geraniums

PMR333-07
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Lindau: frescoes and sun dial on the south gable of the Gothic Rathaus (Town Hall).
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, island, Swabia, Bodensee, Lake Constance, historic, heritage, mediaeval, step gable, statue, fountain

PMR332-12
Denmark, Copenhagen, Tivoli Gardens at night: pools with fountains in front of an illuminated pavilion.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, capital city, illuminations, lights, bright, reflections, entertainment, attraction, spectacle

PMR330-11
Sweden, Stockholm: statue of St. George and the Dragon (?) and fountain on Köpman-brinken in Gamla Stan (the old quarter).
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, capital city

PMR326-11
USSR, Leningrad, Petrodvorets: the small Marly Palace, built to accommodate guests, viewed from the top of the Marly Cascade, or Golden Hill Cascade, which is adorned with statues of mythological figures. The fountain is one of the "Ménager" (i.e. economic - they are "hollow") Fountains.
Keywords: picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, St. Petersburg, fountains, waterplay, statues, gardens, park, grounds, Peterhof

PMR326-10
USSR, Leningrad, Petrodvorets: the small Marly Palace, built to accommodate guests, viewed from the top of the Marly Cascade, or Golden Hill Cascade, which is adorned with statues of mythological figures.
Keywords: picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, St. Petersburg, fountains, waterplay, statues, gardens, park, grounds, Peterhof

PMR326-08
USSR, Leningrad, Petrodvorets: the Adam Fountain with its twin conservatories.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, St. Petersburg, garden, park, grounds, Peterhof

PMR326-07
USSR, Leningrad, Petrodvorets: the Fir Tree Fountains spray the unwary visitor.
Keywords: culture, historic, heritage, St. Petersburg, waterplay, gardens, park, grounds, Peterhof

PMR326-06
USSR, Leningrad, Petrodvorets: 505 water jets combine to create the Pyramid Fountain.
Keywords: culture, historic, heritage, St. Petersburg, waterplay, garden, park, grounds, Peterhof

PMR326-05
USSR, Leningrad, Petrodvorets: the Orangery with its gardens and gilded Triton fountain.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, St. Petersburg, park, grounds, Peterhof

PMR326-03
USSR, Leningrad, Petrodvorets: the two Roman Fountains in the parterre which are based on originals in St. Peter's Square, Rome. Colourful flowerbeds in the foreground.
Keywords: picturesque, culture, heritage, St. Petersburg, garden, park, grounds, Peterhof

PMR326-02
USSR, Leningrad, Petrodvorets: view of the twin Roman Fountains from the Chessboard Cascade stairway, with statues in the foreground depicting antique gods.
Keywords: metropolis, picturesque, culture, colourful, heritage, St. Petersburg, gardens, park, grounds, Peterhof

PMR326-01
USSR, Leningrad, Petrodvorets: the Sun Fountain in the park revolves under its own power.
Keywords: metropolis, culture, historic, St. Petersburg, waterplay, garden, park, grounds, Peterhof

PMR325-11
USSR, Leningrad: view of the West Pavilion of the Great Palace of Petrodvorets surmounted by the double eagle, with the Fountain of Spring and Summer.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, Orthodox, St. Petersburg, Baroque, Peterhof

PMR325-10
USSR, Leningrad: view of the Great Palace of Petrodvorets from the Upper Park, with the Dolphin Fountain in the foreground.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, Orthodox, St. Petersburg, Peterhof

PMR316-03
Czechoslovakia, Brno: fountain in the market square (25th June Square) by J.B. Fischer von Erlach (1690-96), with local growers' stall in the foreground.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, Slovakia, Brünn, Moravia

PMR315-07
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Neuburg an der Donau: facade of the Hofkirche (early 17th century Baroque) and the Fountain of the Virgin.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage

PMR315-06
Germany, Bavaria, Franconia, Eichstätt: Residenzplatz, with facade of the south wing of the Prince-Bishops' Palace, and base of the Virgin's Column with its fountains.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage

PMR314-12
Germany, Bavaria, Franconia, Eichstätt: Residenzplatz, with facade of the south wing of the Prince-Bishops' Palace, fountains with cherubs, and the Virgin's Column.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, heritage

PMR314-09
Germany, Bavaria, Franconia, Eichstätt: St. Willibald's Fountain in the Market Place.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, heritage, Renaissance

PMR312-07
France, Alsace, Riquewihr, a well preserved mediaeval village on the edge of the Vosges: fountain, with the Banque Agricole and old houses with traditional arched doorways.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, medieval, heritage, cobblestones

PMR312-03
France, Alsace, Riquewihr, a well preserved mediaeval village on the edge of the Vosges: fountain by the north gate with view down the main street.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster, heritage, cobblestones

PMR308-08
Germany, East Berlin: facade and tower of "Das rote Rathaus" (the red town hall), a red brick building built between 1861 and 1870, with the Neptunbrunnen, one of Berlin's oldest and finest fountains, in the foreground.
Keywords: architecture, culture, historic, heritage, picturesque, colourful, water feature, Neptune

PMR308-07
Germany, East Berlin: "Das rote Rathaus" (the red town hall), a red brick building built between 1861 and 1870, with fountains, seen from the base of the TV Tower.
Keywords: architecture, culture, historic, heritage, picturesque, colourful, water feature

PMR307-06
Germany, West Berlin: modern marble fountain on Kurfürstendamm in front of the split-level Europa Shopping Centre. New Kaiser Wilhelm I memorial church behind.
Keywords: architecture, art, monument, water-feature, playing water

PMR307-04
Italy, Tuscany, Florence: Fountain of Neptune (1576) in the Piazza della Signoria.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, mediaeval, medieval, monument, sculpture

PMR307-03
Italy, Tuscany, Florence: Fountain of Neptune (1576) in the Piazza della Signoria.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, mediaeval, medieval, monument, sculpture

PMR301-04
Germany, Upper Bavaria: pilgrimage chapel on the Petersberg (847 metres), with fountain and bishop's statue.
Keywords: alpine, outdoor life, trekking, hiking, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range, snow, winter

PMR299-12
Germany, Bavaria, Ansbach: the surviving towers of St. Gumbertus' Church after the church hall was rebuilt in the Baroque style in 1736. The Margrave George Frederick fountain is at lower centre of the picture.
Keywords: architecture, culture, hitoric, heritage, picturesque, colourful, mediaeval, street scene

PMR298-12
Germany, Hessen, Limburg an der Lahn: Market place and Böhmergasse with sandstone fountain representing a figure drinking wine from a barrel held above his head.
Keywords: architecture, culture, historic, heritage, picturesque, colourful, mediaeval, timber frame, half timbered, lathe and plaster, street scene, oriel

PMR297-02
Germany, Bavaria, Ansbach in Franconia: the asymetrical Gothic towers of St. Johannis, the Lutheran Parish Church, built in the 15th century. In the foreground is the Margrave George Frederick Fountain sporting a gilded knight.
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, street scene

PMR294-11
Turkey, Edirne: Selim Mosque, built 1569-75 by the architect Sinan in the reign of Selim II.
View of the courtyard and ablutions fountain.
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, minarets, architecture, Mohammed, culture, historic, heritage

PMR294-03
Turkey, Ankara: fountains and pool in the Abdi Ipekci Park, adjoining Atatürk Boulevard.
Keywords: picturesque, street scene, architecture, capital city, metropolis, culture

PMR278-04
Hungary, Budapest: Baroque fountain with allegorical figures and display of cannas in Vörösmarty Square.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, capital city, statues

PMR278-03
Hungary, Budapest: cooling fountain in Vörösmarty Square.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, capital city, street scene, family, children, drinking

PMR275-11
U.S.A., Florida, Orlando, Walt Disney World: World Showcase in the EPCOT Center: the historic gate of Fez, Bab Boujouloud and the Nejjarine Fountain.
Keywords: colourful, picturesque, culture, geographical, educational, new-technology, human achievement, innovation, recreation

PMR273-05
U.S.A., Florida: St. Augustine, an historic town founded by the Spanish in 1565. Fountain in the gardens in front of the County Courthouse.
Keywords: national heritage, architecture, culture, picturesque, park, grounds, traditional, palm trees, reflections

PMR265-02
U.S.A., Florida, Miami: Vizcaya, a villa in the 16th century Italian Renaissance style, built 1914-16 for millionaire James Deering. View of the south terrace and gardens, with a fountain in the form of a sarcophagus.
Keywords: historic, national heritage, architecture, culture, picturesque, residence, park, grounds

PMR265-01
U.S.A., Florida, Miami: Vizcaya, a villa in the 16th century Italian Renaissance style, built 1914-16 for millionaire James Deering. View of the shell pool and four twisting, vine-encircled columns surmounted by peacocks. Italian Baroque fountain behind in the style of Vignola.
Keywords: historic, national heritage, architecture, culture, picturesque, residence, park, gardens, grounds

PMR263-01
Germany, Rhineland Palatinate, Bernkastel: the tiny market square, hemmed in by tall half-timbered houses, with St. Michael's fountain (1606) in the centre.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster, Rheinland-Pfalz

PMR260-08
Germany, Rhineland Palatinate, Trier: St. Peter's Fountain (1595) in the Hauptmarkt, carved by Hans Rupprecht Hoffmann who was responsible for many fine carvings in the cathedral and churches.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, Rheinland-Pfalz, masterpiece

PMR260-07
Germany, Rhineland Palatinate, Trier: St. Peter's Fountain (1595) in the Hauptmarkt, carved by Hans Rupprecht Hoffmann who was responsible for many fine carvings in the cathedral and churches.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, Rheinland-Pfalz

PMR256-07
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Wildbad Kreuth: a drinking fountain with the foothills of the Blauberge in the background.
Keywords: alpine, outdoor life, trekking, hiking, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range

PMR252-10
Austria, Salzkammergut, Salzburg: Pegasus Fountain in the Mirabell Gardens which were laid out by Fischer von Erlach.
Keywords: picturesque, Mozart, music festival, historic, heritage, architecture, hills, monument, sculpture, flying horse, winged horse

PMR231-12
Greece, Olympia: Exedra of Herodes Attikus with twin fountains (right), and the few remaining columns of the Temple of Hera (behind).
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, Greek, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, architecture, classical, heritage, monument, Olympic Games

PMR218-07
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Chiemgau: Herrenchiemsee Palace, on an island in Lake Chiem, was built by King Ludwig II of Bavaria in 1878, after being inspired by the French King Louis IV and the Palace of Versailles. View of the Palace facade from the gardens, with colourful flower beds in the foreground.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, picturesque, magnificence, splendour, pomp, historic, gardens, grounds, park, fountain

PMR218-06
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Chiemgau: Herrenchiemsee Palace, on an island in Lake Chiem, was built by King Ludwig II of Bavaria in 1878, after being inspired by the French King Louis IV and the Palace of Versailles. View of the Palace facade from the gardens, with colourful flower beds in the foreground.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, picturesque, magnificence, splendour, pomp, historic, gardens, grounds, park, fountain

PMR218-05
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Chiemgau: Herrenchiemsee Palace, on an island in Lake Chiem, was built by King Ludwig II of Bavaria in 1878, after being inspired by the French King Louis IV and the Palace of Versailles. The Latona Fountain and colourful flowerbeds.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, picturesque, magnificence, splendour, pomp, historic, grounds, park, gardens

PMR210-05
Israel, Jerusalem: fountain for ablutions before entering the Dome of the Rock.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, tradition, culture, capital city, religious centre, Christian, Jewish, Muslim, Orthodox, walled city, fortifications, defence, cosmopolitan, picturesque, mosque

PMR-D4014
People's Republic of China, Jiangxi Province, Jingdezhen: large residence with a semi-circular fountain pool containing figures of the 12 Chinese year names: rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, goat, monkey, rooster, dog, pig,
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, culture, sculpture, calendar, zodiac, architecture

PMR-D3918
People's Republic of China, Guizhou Province, Anshun, Tianxing Qiao Scenic Zone: the "Potted Landscape" on the Sancha River is an eroded karst area through which a path of 365 stepping stones zig-zags, each stone marked with a day of the year.
A lake with fountain and water lilies.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, Kam, landscape, formations, rocks, stone, bizarre

PMR-D3917
People's Republic of China, Guizhou Province, Anshun, Tianxing Qiao Scenic Zone: the "Potted Landscape" on the Sancha River is an eroded karst area through which a path of 365 stepping stones zig-zags, each stone marked with a day of the year.
A lake with fountains adjoining the viewing terrace.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, Kam, landscape, formations, rocks, stone, bizarre

PMR-D3916
People's Republic of China, Guizhou Province, Anshun, Tianxing Qiao Scenic Zone: the "Potted Landscape" on the Sancha River is an eroded karst area through which a path of 365 stepping stones zig-zags, each stone marked with a day of the year.
A lake with fountains and water lilies with densely wooded hills behind.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, Kam, landscape, formations, rocks, stone, bizarre

PMR-D3509
Germany, Lower Saxony, Goslar: fountain, surmounted by a golden eagle with outstretched wings (the heraldic symbol of Goslar) in the centre of the Marktplatz.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR-D3505
Germany, Lower Saxony, Hildesheim: the fountain in the Marktplatz, surmounted by a watch-guard, is also a post-war reconstruction.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR-D3405
Germany, Saxony-Anhalt, Magdeburg: modern buildings on the west side of the Domplatz, with fountains in the foreground.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, mediaeval, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage

PMR-D3402
Germany, Saxony-Anhalt, Magdeburg: view of the Baroque Landtag (1724), seat of government of Saxony-Anhalt, with fountains in the Domplatz.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, mediaeval, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage

PMR-D3394
Germany, Saxony, Leipzig: the Mendebrunnen (fountain) in Augustusplatz, dating from the 1880s, the only survivor from pre-war times. Behind, the rebuilt Augusteum and Paulinum, home of the university.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, modern, monument, obelisk

PMR-D3393
Germany, Saxony, Leipzig: the Mendebrunnen (fountain) in Augustusplatz, dating from the 1880s, the only survivor from pre-war times. Behind, the rebuilt Opera House.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, modern, monument, obelisk

PMR-D3260
Czech Republic, Cheb: King Jiri (George) von Podebrady Square, with Hercules fountain and New Town Hall with clock tower.
Keywords: historic, architecture, heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, colourful, Eger

PMR-D3247
Czech Republic, Cheb: King Jiri (George)von Podebrady Square, with Hercules fountain and colourful merchants' houses.
Keywords: historic, architecture, heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, colourful, Eger

PMR-D3245
Czech Republic, Cheb: King Jiri (George) von Podebrady Square, with Roland fountain and colourful merchants' houses.
Keywords: historic, architecture, heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, colourful, Eger

PMR-D3105
The Philippines, Samar Island, Calbayog: gardens, fountain and swimming pool of the Ciriaco Hotel.
Keywords: Samar Island, colourful, sunshine, accommodation, bathing, relaxing, seascape, holidays

PMR-D2897
Bahrain, Manama: view of the World Trade Centre from the Bahrain Financial Harbour Building, with fountain and gardens.
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, Sheikh

PMR189-09
Italy, Campania, Amalfi: Piazza Duomo, with fountain and ceramics shops, overlooked by the cathedral bell tower in Romanesque style with Scilian-Arab summit.
Keywords: picturesque, steep, beach, rocky, historic, architecture, heritage, culture

PMR183-05
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Ludwig Maximilian University, built by Friedrich von Gartner 1835-9, with one of a pair of fountains in Geschwister-Scholl-Platz.
Keywords: München, architecture, historic, Gärtner, White Rose, Sophie Scholl, Ludwigstrasse

PMR183-03
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: one of a pair of fountains in Geschwister-Scholl-Platz in the grounds of Ludwig Maximilian University in Ludwigstrasse.
Keywords: München, architecture, White Rose, Sophie Scholl

PMR182-12
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: the twin towers and dome of the Theatine Church of St. Kajetan (Theatinerkirche) begun in 1663, seen from the Court Garden (Hofgarten).
Keywords: München, architecture, towers, picturesque, historic, fountain, Baroque

PMR180-12
Germany, Baden Wurttemberg, Michelstadt in the Oden Forest: market place with town hall (Rathaus), parish church tower and geraniums on an ornamental 16th century fountain.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, architecture, traditional, Odenwald

PMR180-11
Germany, Baden Wurttemberg, Michelstadt in the Oden Forest: market place with town hall (Rathaus), parish church tower and ornamental 16th century fountain.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, architecture, traditional, Odenwald

PMR179-08
Germany, Baden Wurttemberg, Schiltach in the Black Forest: a row of half timbered houses in the market square with fountain in the foreground.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, architecture, Black Forest, Schwarzwald, traditional, timber-framed

PMR178-08
Germany, Baden Wurttemberg, Calw: Hermann Hesse Square and Herman Hesse Fountain in Calw, his birthplace in the Black Forest.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, architecture, Black Forest, Schwarzwald, traditional, half timbered, timber-framed

PMR178-06
Germany, Baden Wurttemberg, Nagold: fountain and half-timbered houses in the Black Forest.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, architecture, Black Forest, Schwarzwald, traditional, timber-framed

PMR150-03
Switzerland, Lucerne: the fine Renaissance fountain in the Weinmarkt (Wine Market Square).
Keywords: picturesque, historic, culture, monument, sculpture, carving, figures

PMR139-01
Italy, Rome: Piazza di Spagna with its 17th century fountain in the shape of a boat.
Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, capital city, tourist scene, street scene, relaxing, sunshine, lazing

PMR137-06
Germany, Baden Wurttemberg, Wangen: Herrenstrasse with fountain, surmounted by a religious figure and the Ravensburg Gate (15th century) in the background.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, Swabia, heritage, architecture, mediaeval, gate tower

PMR133-01
Germany, Upper Bavaria: the Cascade and Neptune Fountain in the grounds of Ludwig II's Linderhof Palace.
Keywords: alpine, mountain range, Alps, picturesque, flowerbeds, colourful, statuary

PMR132-02
Germany, Baden Wurttemberg, Ulm: Gothic-Renaissance Town Hall (Rathaus) and the Fischkasten Fountain by Jorg Syrlin (1482). Germany, Baden Wurttemberg, Ulm: Gothic-Renaissance Town Hall (Rathaus) and the Fischkasten Fountain by Jorg Syrlin (1482).
Keywords: Swabia, heritage, architecture, historic

PMR131-07
Germany, Bavaria, Frankische Schweiz: the main square of Pottenstein, with the Maria Fountain and church, overlooked by the castle of the Wintzingerode family, which dates back to the 11th century. Germany, Bavaria, Frankische Schweiz: the main square of Pottenstein, with the Maria Fountain and church, overlooked by the castle of the Wintzingerode family, which dates back to the 11th century.
Keywords: national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, woods, historic, architecture, timber frame

PMR127-07
France, Ile de France, Chateau de Versailles: the palace was built between 1644 and 1710, largely by Louis XIV, "le Roi Soleil" (Sun King) for the use of the Bourbon royal family, and was lavishly furnished. The Lizard Fountain, recalling the legend of the peasants turned into reptiles by Jupiter for ridiculing Latona.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, picturesque, magnificence, splendour, pomp, historic, luxury, Baroque, gilded, park, grounds

PMR127-06
France, Ile de France, Chateau de Versailles: the palace was built between 1644 and 1710, largely by Louis XIV, "le Roi Soleil" (Sun King) for the use of the Bourbon royal family, and was lavishly furnished. The Latona Fountain (missing are the figures of Latona, Diana and Apollo), and the Grand Canal, stretching to the horizon.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, picturesque, magnificence, splendour, pomp, historic, luxury, Baroque, park, grounds

PMR125-10
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schwangau: fountain with a bronze figure of the Swan-keeper in the grounds of Hohenschwangau Castle, traditional site of the home of the "Swan Knights" since the middle ages.
Keywords: historic, statue, model, mediaeval, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse

PMR125-09
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schwangau: the Lion Fountain in the grounds of Hohenschwangau Castle, where Ludwig II was born.
Keywords: monument, gardens, park, flowers, stone-carving, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse

PMR123-10
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Lindau: the much decorated south facade of the Rathaus (Town Hall) with its step gable.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, island, Swabia, Bodensee, Lake Constance, historic, heritage, frescoes, fountain, monument

PMR123-07
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Landsberg am Lech: the main square, with St. Mary Fountain and Town Hall (stucco facade by Domenikus Zimmermann, 1719).
Keywords: architecture, Baroque, historic, picturesque, heritage, gables, cokourful

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

PMR122-06
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

PMR122-03
Upper Austria, Wels: the town square and fountain, with the historic Lederturm (1618) in the background.
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, heritage, scenic

PMR118-12
Germany, Bavaria, Rothenburg ob der Tauber: view of the Herrngasse from the Town Hall Tower, with the Herrn Fountain, Franciscan Church, Castle Gate-Tower and surrounding wooded countrside..
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, Franconia, timber-frame, wattle and daub, gables, rooftops, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse

PMR117-11
Germany, Bavaria, Rothenburg ob der Tauber: the Herterichs Fountain (Renaissance style) with the figure of St. George on a column; left: Jagstheimer House with oriel; right: the Town Hall.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, Franconia, timber-frame, wattle and daub, gables, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse

PMR116-06
Germany, Baden-Wurttemberg, Constance: flowerbeds and fountains on the lakeside, with monument to Count Zeppelin (left), inventor of the dirigible airship, born in Constance in 1838.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, Bodensee, flowerbeds, display, striking, brilliant, bright-hued, vivid, bright, plants, flowers, parkland, gardens

PMR-D2585
Iran, Qazvin: Imamzadeh-ye Hossein commemorates a son of the 8th Imam Reza who died aged two in 821 AD and is buried here. It dates from the 16th century but the facade is from the Qajar era. Pictured is the gatehouse, adorned with six ornamental minarets, from the fountain courtyard.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, mosaic

PMR-D2551
Iran, Kashan: a shady restaurant garden with a row of bubbling fountains providing running water.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, trees, food, eating, traditional, cool

PMR-D2548
Iran, Isfahan: Masjed-e Sheikh Lotfollah in Naqsh-e Jahan Square was built for Shah Abbas I between 1602-19. Dedicated to his father in law, and used only privately for his harem, it has no minaret, but some of the most exquisite surviving Safavid mosaics. Reflections in the pool with fountains.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, mosaics

PMR-D2547
Iran, Isfahan: Masjed-e Sheikh Lotfollah in Naqsh-e Jahan Square was built for Shah Abbas I between 1602-19. Dedicated to his father in law, and used only privately for his harem, it has no minaret, but some of the most exquisite surviving Safavid mosaics. Reflections in the pool with fountain.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque

PMR-D2531
Iran, Isfahan: inside the Bastani Traditional Restaurant in Naqsh-e Jahan Square with a fountain in the middle of the floor.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, food, meals, eating, local dish

PMR-D2517
Iran, Isfahan: Masjed-e Jameh (Jameh Mosque) dates back to around 771 AD and contains later additions from the Mongols, Seljuks, Muzzafarids, Timurids and Safavids. The largest mosque in Iran. The iwan on the south side with Mongol era stalactite mouldings and two minarets. In front, the ablutions fountain, imitating the Kaaba at Mecca.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, mosaics, UNESCO

PMR-D2131
Oman, Muscat: golden water pitchers form a fountain on one of the traffic roundabouts near Al Riyan Park with the stark mountains of the desert behind.
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, sultan, Middle East, Gulf State

PMR-D1903
England, Somerset, Montacute House (National Trust), former home of the Phelips family: the fountain in the north garden.
Keywords: architecture, manor house, heritage, picturesque, culture, historic, landscape garden, park, ancestral home, estate, preservation, conservation

PMR-D1899
Somerset: fountain in the North Garden of Montacute House (NT).
Keywords: architecture, manor house, heritage, picturesque, culture, historic, landscape garden, park, ancestral home, estate, preservation, conservation

PMR-D1724
Formal gardens of Schleissheim Palace, with fountains playing.
Keywords: flower gardens, cascade, fountains, formal gardens, Schloss Schleissheim, park

PMR147K-11
Qatar, Doha: fountain and palm-lined approach to the Museum of Islamic Art.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, air conditioning, luxurious, ultra-modern

PMR147K-10
Qatar, Doha: the Museum of Islamic Art with the fountain in MIA Park and palm-lined lagoon.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, air conditioning, luxurious, ultra-modern

PMR485-11
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schleissheim: west facade of the New Palace built 1701-27 for Elector Max Emanuel of Bavaria to plans of architects Enrico Zuccalli and Joseph Effner, with newly-installed fountains.
Keywords: architecture, formal gardens, Schleißheimer Schloß, Baroque architecture, Schloss Schleissheim, park, flower gardens

PMR483-03
Germany, Bavaria, Regen, in the Bavarian Forest: town square with fountain and maypole, and pavement cafe in the foreground; 13th century tower of St. Michael's parish church rises above the rooftops.
Keywords: picturesque, mediaeval, historical, national heritage, cobblestones

PMR483-02
Germany, Bavaria, Regen, in the Bavarian Forest: town square with fountain and maypole, flowers in the foreground; the 13th century tower of St. Michael's parish church rises above the rooftops.
Keywords: picturesque, mediaeval, historical, national heritage, cobblestones

PMR483-01
Germany, Bavaria, Regen, in the Bavarian Forest: town square with fountain and maypole; 13th century tower of St. Michael's parish church rises above the rooftops.
Keywords: picturesque, mediaeval, historical, national heritage, cobblestones

PMR478-01
Germany, Bavaria, Straubing: Ludwigsplatz, with Jacob's Fountain (1644), Ludwig's Gate and the Water Tower, seen from the top of the town's look-out tower (68 metres high).
Keywords: picturesque, historical, mediaeval, national heritage, cobblestones, panorama, Ludwig's Square

PMR477-06
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Chiemgau: Herrenchiemsee Palace, on an island in Lake Chiem, was built by King Ludwig II of Bavaria in 1878, after being inspired by the French King Louis IV and the Palace of Versailles. The "Fountain of Fortune", crowned by the figure of Flora, with a river god in the foreground and the palace behind.
Keywords: architecture, allegory, sculptures, national heritage, picturesque, magnificence, splendour, pomp, historic

PMR477-04
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Chiemgau: Herrenchiemsee Palace, on an island in Lake Chiem, was built by King Ludwig II of Bavaria in 1878, after being inspired by the French King Louis IV and the Palace of Versailles. The "Fountain of Fame" in the grounds, with putti in the foreground.
Keywords: architecture, allegory, sculpture, national heritage, picturesque, magnificence, splendour, pomp, historic

PMR476-08
Germany, Bavaria, Straubing: the Registry Office, with fountain and flowerbeds in the foreground.
Keywords: picturesque, cobblestones, national heritage, historical

PMR476-06
Germany, Bavaria, Straubing: Theresienplatz with the watchtower, symbol of the town, dating from 1393, and one of the fountains.
Keywords: picturesque, cobblestones, national heritage, mediaeval, historical

PMR476-02
Spain, Catelonia, Barcelona: child feeding pigeons in Plaza Catalunya, with Canaletes Fountain in the background.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, metropolis, street scene, pedestrian zone

PMR475-06
Spain, Catelonia, Barcelona, Montjuic, Jardins de Joan Maragall, part of the King's Residence, Palauet Albéniz: view of the Palau Nacional with sculpture and fountain.
Keywords: national heritage, gardens, park, architecture, culture, picturesque, metropolis

PMR475-05
Spain, Catelonia, Barcelona, Montjuic, Jardins de Joan Maragall, part of the King's Residence, Palauet Albéniz: central fountain, with Palau Nacional in the background.
Keywords: national heritage, gardens, park, culture, picturesque, metropolis

PMR475-01
Spain, Catelonia, Barcelona, Montjuic, Jardins de Joan Maragall, part of the King's Residence, Palauet Albéniz: fountain and sculptures among trim flowerbeds, with the Palau Nacional in the background.
Keywords: national heritage, gardens, park, culture, picturesque, metropolis

PMR474-11
Spain, Catelonia, Barcelona: Placa d'Espanya, with central fountain by Josep M. Jujol (1929) and "Placa de Toros" arena in the background.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, national heritage

PMR473-10
Spain, Catelonia, Barcelona: Parc Guell, planned and executed by Antoni Gaudí at the beginning of the 20th century:
The stairway leading up to the promenade deck, with the "Hall of One Hundred Columns" at the top of the steps and fountains in the middle.
Keywords: artistic, colourful, national heritage, historic, culture, picturesque

PMR473-09
Spain, Catelonia, Barcelona: Parc Guell, planned and executed by Antoni Gaudí at the beginning of the 20th century:
A giant, mosaic lizard in the centre of the stairway, also acts as a fountain.
Keywords: artistic, colourful, national heritage, historic, culture, picturesque

PMR467-10
Romania, Wallachia, Bucharest: Ceausescu's "Palace of the People", reputed to be the largest building in the world after the Pentagon, contains over 7000 rooms and several assembly halls. It was built to house both houses of parliament, all principal government ministries, conference centres, as well as the president's own suite. Only the best craftmen were allowed to work on the project. The cost so far (1998) amounts to US$3.3 billion. Front view from the big fountain in the Boulevardul Unirii, approximately one kilometre away..
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, historic, culture, Bucuresti, capital city, metrolpolis, Dacia

PMR467-09
Romania, Wallachia, Bucharest: Ceausescu's "Palace of the People", reputed to be the largest building in the world after the Pentagon, contains over 7000 rooms and several assembly halls. It was built to house both houses of parliament, all principal government ministries, conference centres, as well as the president's own suite. Only the best craftmen were allowed to work on the project. The cost so far (1998) amounts to US$3.3 billion. Front view from the Boulevardul Unirii, with one of the fountains playing.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, historic, culture, Bucuresti, capital city, metrolpolis, Dacia

PMR467-04
Romania, Wallachia, Bucharest: the little "Odeon Theatre" with fountains and reflecting pool.
Keywords: architecture, drama centre, metropolis, Dacia, capital city, Bucuresti, culture, historic, national heritage

PMR466-11
Romania, Wallachia, Bucharest: Bulevardi Unirii, the approach to the palace, is three kilometres long and lined with luxury apartments and shops. The previous buildings were razed to create the necessary space. The fountains are not working.
Keywords: architecture, boulevard, Dacia, metrolpolis, capital city, Bucuresti, culture

PMR514-11
Italy, Campania, Pompeii: one of the granite street-corner drinking fountains, with a row of shops in the background.
Keywords: volcano , Roman ruins, buried city, eruption

PMR511-12
Italy, South Tyrol, Bolzano: the Neptune fountain in a corner of the Obstmarkt (fruit market) was cast in bronze by a local artisan in 1745.
Keywords: alpine, culture, artistic, statue, sculpture, Bozen

PMR506-12
Turkey, Istanbul: view of the Galata Tower across the Golden Horn, with alfresco cafe, palm trees and marble fountain in the foreground.
Keywords: straits, eating, coffee time, food with a view, snack meal

PMR502-09
Cyprus (North), Girne/Kyrenia: modern fountain with dove motif in the centre of town.
Keywords: Girne, sculpture

PMR499-05
Turkey, Istanbul: one of the many ornamental fountains to be found on street corners in the city.
Keywords: pedestrian zone, drinking water, Constantinople, Muslim, Byzantine, Islam, street scene

PMR493-06
Island of Crete, Harnia: Platia 1866 ("1866 Square") with Venetian fountain and palm trees. Statue of Kostaros K. Voludakis behind.
Keywords: picturesque, national heritage, historic

PMR458-03
Slovakia, Bratislava: Slovakia's National Theatre, built according to plans of Viennese architects in 1884-6. The Ganymede Fountain, in front of the theatre, is the work of V.O. Tilgner.
Keywords: picturesque, culture, capital city, Pressburg, architecture, national heritage

PMR456-12
Slovakia, Bratislava: Hlavné námestie (square) with the tower of the Old Town Hall and the Roland statue over the fountain of the same name.
Keywords: mediaeval, cobblestones, capital city, Pressburg, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR452-06
Lithuania, Klaipéda: the theatre, with Simon Dach (1605-59) Fountain and the newly-replaced figure of "Ännchen von Tharau", the subject of one of his poems.
Keywords: Memel, bronze, statue, monument, architecture, tradition, heritage

PMR444-04
Poland, Gdynia: fountain on the South Mole with flowerbeds in the foreground.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful

PMR438-03
Germany, Upper Bavaria, in the grounds of Ludwig II's Linderhof Palace: the Neptune Fountain by M. Wagmüller, modelled on the original in Versailles.
Keywords: alpine, sculpture, mountain range, Alps, alpine scenery, picturesque, countryside, nature

PMR437-12
Germany, Upper Bavaria, in the grounds of Ludwig II's Linderhof Palace: view of the palace and fountain surrounded by autumn colour.
Keywords: alpine, mountain range, Alps, alpine scenery, picturesque, countryside, nature

PMR540-04
Slovenia, Radovljica: fountain with statue of Josipini
Hocervarjevi in the main street.
Keywords: architecture, sculpture, monument, historic, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage

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

PMR539-05
Slovakia, Zilina: the twin towers of the Baroque church overlook new buildings and fountain in Marianske Namestie.
Keywords: architecture, pedestrian area, Sillein, national heritage, picturesque, cobblestones

PMR538-12
Austria, Vienna: fountain, with part of the orangery belonging to Schonbrunn Palace.
Keywords: picturesque, national heritage, capital city, sculptures, formal gardens, architecture, potted shrubs

PMR538-10
Austria, Vienna: the Neptune Fountain in the grounds of Schonbrunn Palace.
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, Rococo, formal gardens, sculptures, capital city, national heritage

PMR538-09
Austria, Vienna: Schonbrunn Palace and gardens framed by the horses of the Neptune Fountain.
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, Rococo, formal gardens, sculptures, capital city, national heritage

PMR434-02
Poland, Gdansk: the famous Neptune Fountain in the Long Marketplace was cast in 1633 by a bellmaker from Augsburg.
Keywords: mediaeval, monument, statue, bronze, Danzig, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR536-09
Syria, Damascus: courtyard of the Umayyad Mosque (built 705-15 AD) with roofed fountain for ablutions in the centre, flanked by two columns, Al-Sa'at (clock) and Al-Mal (money).
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, historical, capital city, culture, picturesque, Islam, Muslim, national heritage, artistic

PMR535-01
Syria, Palmyra: street scene with traffic island and fountain and fortress Qalaat ibn Maan in the background.
Keywords: Islam, fortifications, defence, metropolis, town, Muslim

PMR521-10
Italy, Sicily, Palermo: Porta felice and the Fontana del Cavallo Marino in Piazza Santo Spirito.
Keywords: architecture, Baroque, sculpture, fountain, metropolis, capital city, culture, national heritage

PMR517-09
Italy, Sicily, Taormina: Piazza del Duomo with 15th century facade of St. Nicholas Cathedral. The Baroque fountain is crowned with a stone centaur, the symbol of Taormina.
Keywords: picturesque, Sicilia, mediaeval, national heritage, historic, architecture

PMR517-05
Italy, Sicily, Catania: the elephant fountain, symbol of Catania, stands in the Piazza Duomo. The obelisk was brought from Egypt by the Romans; the elephant was carved from volcanic lava in Byzantine times. The city has been buried under lava from Etna seven times in recorded history.
Keywords: picturesque, Sicilia, historic, volcanic

pmr143K-26
Laos, Vientiane: the Prime Minister's Office, with reflections in the Patuxai fountain pool.
Keywords: Buddhist, architecture, picturesque, national heritage, monument, colourful, temple

PMR142K-16
Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: the Schöner Brunnen (Beautiful Fountain) erected 1389-96 by Heinrich Beheim in the Market Place, showing some of the 40 stone figures adorning the 19-metre-high Gothic spire.
Keywords: Nürnberg, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage, architecture, autumn colours, fortifications, defence

PMR142K-15
Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: the Gothic Schöner Brunnen (Beautiful Fountain), erected 1389-96 by Heinrich Beheim in the Market Place, with the twin spires of St. Sebald's cathedral behind, and shoppers in mediaeval dress.
Keywords: Nürnberg, defence, fortifications, autumn colours, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval

PMR141K-14
Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: the Gothic Schöner Brunnen (Beautiful Fountain) in the Market Place, with the twin spires of St. Sebald's cathedral behind.
Keywords: Nürnberg, defence, fortifications, autumn colours, reflections, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval

PMR136K-33
Mongolia, Övörkhangai Aimag (Province), Kharkhorin, formerly Karakorum: a modern version of the "Silver Tree Fountain", a feature of ancient Karakorum, designed by a French sculptor, Guillaume Bouchier, in 1253. The four lion's heads were reputed to deliver mare's milk, whilst the golden spouts delivered wine, rice wine, bal (mead) and airag (fermented mare's milk) simultaneously.
Keywords: Mongol, sharmanism, religious monuments, Chinggis Khaan, Genghis Khan, steppe, Outer Mongolia

PMR131K-09
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: Burj Dubai Lake and Hotel, after dark, with the "Dancing Fountains" programme in full swing; from the viewing platform of Burj Khalifa, 452 metres high.
Keywords: modern architecture, lawn sprinklers, air conditioning, Arab state, Arab, Muslim, Islam, high rise buildings, desert city, skyscrapers

PMR131K-08
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: Burj Dubai Lake and Hotel, after dark, with the "Dancing Fountains" programme in full swing; from the viewing platform of Burj Khalifa, 452 metres high.
Keywords: modern architecture, lawn sprinklers, air conditioning, Arab state, Arab, Muslim, Islam, high rise buildings, desert city, skyscrapers

PMR131K-07
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: Burj Dubai Lake and Hotel, late afternoon, with the "Dancing Fountains" programme just beginning; from the viewing platform of Burj Khalifa, 452 metres high.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers

PMR131K-06
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: Burj Dubai Lake and Hotel, late afternoon, with the "Dancing Fountains" programme just beginning; from the viewing platform of Burj Khalifa, 452 metres high.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers

PMR131K-05
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: Burj Dubai Lake and Hotel, late afternoon, with the "Dancing Fountains" programme just beginning; from the viewing platform of Burj Khalifa, 452 metres high.
Keywords: modern architecture, lawn sprinklers, air conditioning, Arab state, Arab, Muslim, Islam, high rise buildings, desert city, skyscrapers

PMR127K-07
Germany, Berlin: the Neptune Fountain (1891) with the tower of the "Red Townhall", seat of the Bürgermeister of Berlin.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque, capital city

PMR126K-16
Germany, Brandenburg, Potsdam: the New Guestrooms and historic windmill in Sans Souci Park, from the par terre, with pool, fountain and statuary.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque

PMR126K-10
Germany, Brandenburg, Potsdam: Sans Souci Palace, "a masterwork of Prussian Rococo", with grapevine terraces and pool with fountain.
Keywords: East Germany, picturesque, Baroque, architecture, historic, national heritage, metropolis

PMR126K-09
Germany, Brandenburg, Potsdam: Picture Gallery Pavilion in Sans Souci Park, with fountain and statuary in the foreground.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque

PMR125K-36
Germany, Brandenburg, Potsdam: Sans Souci Palace, planned by Frederick the Great in 1745, with fountain and vine terraces.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque

PMR125K-20
Germany, Berlin: the Neptune Fountain" (1891) with the Marienkirche, Berlin's oldest church, behind.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque, capital city

PMR125K-08
Germany, Berlin: Brandenburg Gate, from Pariser Platz, with fountain and flower gardens.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque, capital city

PMR124K-17
Germany, Saxony, Görlitz: fountain in Obermarkt, with view of Schönhof and the Townhall tower in Untermarkt.
Keywords: East Germany, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque

PMR123K-20
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: luxury hotels and apartments across the lake with the "dancing fountains" (not active) in the Burj Dubai development.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers

PMR121K-27
Thailand, Pattaya: fountain in front of the Thai Airlines office, with Beach Road in the background.
Keywords: holiday resort, Siam, seaside, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, sunshine, night life, beach

PMR120K-32
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Flame of the Forest/Poinciana/Flamboyant trees (Delonix regia) in Markaziyah Park and Gardens, with its fountains.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers

PMR120K-30
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: lake with fountain in Markaziyah Park and Gardens, with modern tower blocks in the Al Hosn district in the background.
Keywords: modern architecture, lawn sprinklers, air conditioning, Arab state, Arab, Muslim, Islam, high rise buildings, desert city, skyscrapers

PMR119K-21
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schleissheim: view from Zeppelin
LZ N07-100 Airship (D-LZZF) of the east facade of Schleissheim Palace with formal gardens and fountains.
Keywords: Zeppelin, aerial view, balloon, dirigible, civil aviation, aircraft, lighter-than-air-flight, airship, aviation

PMR117K-28
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 octagonal Macellum (food market), built in 130 AD, surrounded by columns, with a fountain in the centre.
Keywords: Roman architecture, ruined city, excavations, archeology, classical architecture, national heritage, Gerasa, Gilead Hills, archeological site

PMR111K-08
USA, Seattle WA: Seattle Center: Space Needle and International Fountain built for Seattle's World Fair in 1962.
Keywords: metropolis, modern architecture, tower, lookout platform, recreation park

PMR108K-17
Germany, Saxony, Dresden: the Semper Opera, built 1871-8 by Manfred Semper, with statue of King Johann in Theaterplatz, and colourful flower gardens and fountain in the foreground.
Keywords: East Germany, picturesque, Baroque, architecture, historic, national heritage, metropolis

PMR108K-16
Germany, Saxony, Dresden: some of the Italian-influenced sculpture by Balthasar Permoser (1651-1752) in the grounds of the Zwinger, a Baroque masterpiece created by Matthäus Daniel Pöppelmann.
Keywords: East Germany, fountains, formal gardens, picturesque, Baroque, architecture, historic, national heritage, metropolis

PMR108K-15
Germany, Saxony, Dresden: Wallpavillon surmounted by the figure of Hercules carrying the world, in the Zwinger, a Baroque masterpiece created by Matthäus Daniel Pöppelmann.
Keywords: East Germany, fountains, formal gardens, picturesque, Baroque, architecture, historic, national heritage, metropolis

PMR108K-13
Germany, Saxony, Dresden: grounds of the Zwinger, a Baroque masterpiece created by Matthäus Daniel Pöppelmann.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque, formal gardens, fountains

PMR107K-10
Peru, Lima: Plaza de Armas, with the cathedral and a bronze fountain dating from 1650.
Keywords: capital city, Spanish Baroque, colonial architecture, church, Plaza Mayor, architecture, street scene

PMR106K-36
Peru: Cusco/Cuzco/Qosqo (3300 metres a.s.l.), was occupied by the Killke people, from about 900 to 1200 AD, after which it became the capital city of the Incas. Inca legend has it that the city was built by Chief Pachacuti. In 1533 the Spanish arrived and largely rebuilt the city. UNESCO declared it a World Heritage Site in 1983.

A modern "Fountain of the Sun" on the Avenida del Sol, opposite the Savoy Hotel.
Keywords: High Andes, Cuzco, Qosqo, La Ciudad Imperial, The Imperial City, Historical Capital of Peru, colonial architecture, architecture

PMR105K-20
Peru: Cusco/Cuzco/Qosqo (3300 metres a.s.l.), was occupied by the Killke people, from about 900 to 1200 AD, after which it became the capital city of the Incas. Inca legend has it that the city was built by Chief Pachacuti. In 1533 the Spanish arrived and largely rebuilt the city. UNESCO declared it a World Heritage Site in 1983.

Plaza de Armas, with fountain and facade of the Compania de Jesus Church.
Keywords: High Andes, Cuzco, Qosqo, La Ciudad Imperial, The Imperial City, Historical Capital of Peru, colonial architecture, architecture

PMR100K-30
Argentina, Salta: Humahuaca, a village almost exclusively occupied by indigenas of the Coya tribe. Fountain with the figure of an indigena woman with baby.
Keywords: picturesque, indiginous peoples, Indio village, monument, statue, sculpture

PMR092K-10
Macedonia, Bitola: the ruins of Heraclea Lyncestis, a Greek town probably founded by Philip II of Macedon in the 4th century BC as Lynkestis. During the Roman period it was an important town on the Via Egnatia. In the Byzantine period the town was an important episcopal centre, but was sacked by Ostrogoth/Visigoth forces led by Theodoric the Great in 472 and 479 AD. In the 6th century AD it fell to the Slavs after successive attacks. Here: the three panels with fish motifs on the front of the town fountain.
Keywords: Byzantine, Yugoslavia, national heritage, historic, Christian, Greek ruins, Roman ruins, Byzantine ruins, archeological excavations, mosaics

PMR092K-07
Macedonia, Bitola: the ruins of Heraclea Lyncestis, a Greek town probably founded by Philip II of Macedon in the 4th century BC as Lynkestis. During the Roman period it was an important town on the Via Egnatia. In the Byzantine period the town was an important episcopal centre, but was sacked by Ostrogoth/Visigoth forces led by Theodoric the Great in 472 and 479 AD. In the 6th century AD it fell to the Slavs after successive attacks. Here: a well-preserved mosaic depicting two red deer and a fountain.
Keywords: Byzantine, Yugoslavia, national heritage, historic, Christian, Greek ruins, Roman ruins, Byzantine ruins, archeological excavations, mosaics

PMR088K-28
Croatia, Dalmatia, Dubrovnik: Big Onofrio's Fountain, designed by Onofrio della Casa in 1438, near Pile Gate.
Keywords: picturesque, mediaeval, national heritage, fortress, fortifications, impregnable, ramparts, bastions, historic city, port, Yugoslavia

PMR088K-14
Croatia, Dalmatia, Dubrovnik: musician in traditional costume playing the tambura by Onofrio's Fountain.
Keywords: picturesque, mediaeval, national heritage, fortress, fortifications, impregnable, ramparts, bastions, historic city, port, Yugoslavia

PMR088K-08
Croatia, Dalmatia, Dubrovnik: the Small Onofrio's Fountain, provides fresh water from the Dubrovnik River (designed by Onofrio della Casa in 1438).
Keywords: picturesque, Yugoslavia, port, historic city, bastions, ramparts, impregnable, fortifications, fortress, national heritage, mediaeval

PMR087K-32
Bosnia and Herzegovina, Sarajevo: the sebilj (fountain) in "Pigeon Square" is the centre of old Sarajevo.
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Bosniaks, Ottoman, historic, national heritage, picturesque, minaret, mosque

PMR087K-03
Croatia, Dalmatia, Split: the new marble promenade, "Riva", laid out with palm trees, shrubs and fountains.
Keywords: national heritage, Yugoslavia, picturesque, historic town

PMR087K-02
Croatia, Dalmatia, Split: Diocletian's Palace, built by the Roman Emperor between 295 and 305 AD in a square format with side walls of about 200 metres. Most of the walls and substantial parts of the inner constructions have been preserved. Here: the 200-metre-long south wall, overlooking the new marble promenade, "Riva", laid out with palm trees, shrubs and fountains. Fishing boat to the left.
Keywords: national heritage, Yugoslavia, Roman architecture, mediaeval, picturesque, historic town

PMR086K-15
Germany, Lower Saxony, Hildesheim: fountain in the market square surmounted by the figure of a mediaeval watchman.
Keywords: historic town, Niedersachsen, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, architecture

PMR086K-14
Germany, Lower Saxony, Hamelin: modern fountain and Burgher house in Weser Renaissance style.
Keywords: historic town, Renaissance architecture, legends, rat catcher, pied piper of Hamelin, Hameln, Niedersachsen, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval

PMR086K-02
Germany, Thuringia, Eisenach: Theatre Square with the Landestheater, opened in 1879, with flower beds and a modern fountain in the foreground.
Keywords: historic town, picturesque, national heritage, architecture

PMR081K-09
Tunisia, Sousse: Fountain in the medina, with the walls of the Grande Mosque behind.
Keywords: Islamic, medina, Maghreb, historic, heritage, Mohamed, Muslim, picturesque

PMR081K-02
Tunisia, Monastir: View of the Ribat from the seeward side, with promenade and mermaid fountain.
Keywords: Islamic, picturesque, Muslim, Mohamed, heritage, historic, Maghreb, fortress, castle

PMR079K-24
Germany, Hessen, Lorsch: charming fountain with three bronze figures, with the Old Town Hall (Rathaus), built in 1715, in the background.
Keywords: historic town, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage, timber frame buildings, half timbered buildings, arcitecture

PMR079K-13
Germany, Rhineland-Palatinate, Mainz: the Renaissance fountain, one of the oldest and most aesthetically pleasing in Germany.
Keywords: historic town, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage, Rhineland Palatinate

PMR079K-12
Germany, Rhineland-Palatinate, Mainz: the Renaissance fountain in the market square amid the market stalls, is one of the oldest and most aesthetically pleasing in Germany.
Keywords: historic town, Rhineland Palatinate, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval

PMR079K-05
Germany, Rhineland-Palatinate, Mainz: this bronze "Fastnacht Fountain" by Blasius Spreng, 1967, with figures of carnival mummers, adorns the centre of Schillerplatz.
Keywords: historic town, bronze monuments, Rhineland Palatinate, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval

PMR079K-04
Germany, Rhineland-Palatinate, Mainz: this bronze "Fastnacht Fountain" by Blasius Spreng, 1967, with figures of carnival mummers, adorns the centre of Schillerplatz.
Keywords: historic town, bronze monuments, Rhineland Palatinate, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval

PMR056K-09
Malta, Valletta: Victory Day, 8th September - military band passing the Triton Fountain.

PMR054K-21
Malta, Valletta: View of the bus station with the "Triton Fountain" in the centre.

PMR053K-23
Spain, New Castile, Toledo: Museo Duque de Lerma, formerly the Hospital de Tavera, dating from 1541, from the Paseo de Merchan, with fountain.

PMR053K-22
Spain, New Castile, Toledo: Puerta Nueva de Bisagra, from the Paseo de Merchan, with fountain in the foreground.

PMR053K-07
Spain, Old Castile, La Granja: Gardens of the Royal Palace of La Granja de San Ildefonso built by Philip V, the grandson of Louis XIV, on the model of Versailles, at the foot of the Sierra de Guadarrama. Here, Plaza de las 8 Calles, with one of the eight fountains.

PMR053K-06
Spain, Old Castile, La Granja: Gardens of the Royal Palace of La Granja de San Ildefonso built by Philip V, the grandson of Louis XIV, on the model of Versailles, at the foot of the Sierra de Guadarrama. Here, a fountain featuring water nymphs.

PMR053K-05
Spain, Old Castile, La Granja: Gardens of the Royal Palace of La Granja de San Ildefonso built by Philip V, the grandson of Louis XIV, on the model of Versailles, at the foot of the Sierra de Guadarrama. Here, the formal parterre with statuary and fountain.

PMR045K-29
Panama City: Small garden with a fountain in San Felipe, with a view of the skyscrapers on Punta Paitilla.

PMR023K-35
Malaysia, Selangor, Kuala Lumpur: Fountain in Kuala Lumpur City Centre Park, landscaped by Roberto Burle Marx, with high-rise buildings reflected in the lake.
Keywords: modern architecture

PMR023K-24
Malaysia, Selangor, Kuala Lumpur: Observation Tower and Petronas Twin Towers from Masjid Jamek fountain in the centre of Kuala Lumpur.

PMR019K-25
Czech Republic, Ceske Budejovice (Budweis): the Samson Fountain (1727) in the main square, with the Town Hall in the background.
Keywords: Czechoslovakia, architecture

PMR019K-20
Czech Republic: Cesky Krumlov, a mediaeval town built in a loop of the River Vltava (Moldau): the Neptune Fountain in the castle gardens, backed by old copper beech trees.
Keywords: Czechoslovakia, park, statuary, architecture

PMR019K-13
Czech Republic: Kutna Hora, a mediaeval town which grew rich on silver mining and coin minting in 14th and 15th centuries: facade of the Church of St. John of Nepomuk, with part of the Gothic Stone Fountain, built in 1493-5 to conceal one of the town's water cisterns.
Keywords: Czechoslovakia, architecture

PMR018K-09
Austria, Vienna: Schönbrunn Palace and gardens, completed 1695-1700 for Emperor Leopold I. Palace architect: Johann-Bernhard Fischer von Erlach. Here, the Neptune Fountain and Cascades.
Keywords: architecture, formal gardens, park, capital city, Schloß Schönbrunn

PMR018K-07
Austria, Vienna: Schönbrunn Palace and gardens, completed 1695-1700 for Emperor Leopold I. Palace architect: Johann-Bernhard Fischer von Erlach. View from the Neptune Fountain with horse carriage ("Droschke") in the foreground.
Keywords: architecture, Schloß Schönbrunn, capital city, park, formal gardens

PMR009K-21
Spain, Barcelona: Placa d'Espanya or Plaza de Espana with Mount Tibidabo in the background, as seen from the balcony of the National Art Gallery.
Keywords: statues, fountains, squares

PMR009K-20
Spain, Barcelona: Fountain in the Placa d'Espanya or Plaza de Espana with Mount Tibidabo in the background.
Keywords: Costa Brava

PMR004K-08
Poland: Fountain on the south mole of the popular seaside resort of Gdynia.

PMR001K-35
Germany, Upper Bavaria: Ludwig II's Palace at Linderhof, with the large Hercules fountain playing.

PMR-014K-17
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: West facade of Nymphenburger Palace with fountain and reflecting pool.
Keywords: park, gardens, ornamental gardens, noble dwellings

PMR043K-07
Germany, Baden-Wurttemberg, Tubingen: Fountain in the courtyard by the Old Aula, with gabled facades towering in the background.

PMR042K-01
Hungary, Eger: Fountain and pool in Eco Park Guest House and Campsite.
Keywords: ecology, nature

PMR038K-08
Namibia, Twyfontein: Engravings of wild animals on the rocks, estimated to be up to 6000 years old. "Uri-Ais" ("Springing Fountain") was the name given to this valley by the natives. Over 2500 engravings have been found.
Keywords: rock drawings, prehistoric drawings

PMR030K-27
USA, Illinois, Chicago: Bed of pink roses in Grant Park, with Buckingham Fountain in the background.
Keywords: sightseeing, green areas

PMR076K-31
Germany, Upper Bavaria: View of the gardens of Schloss Schleissheim Palace near Munich with canals, fountains, and formal flower beds, based on the gardens of Versailles.
Keywords: spring, stroll, leisure, water features, park

PMR076K-18
Germany, Franconia, Nuremberg: part of the enormous (and controversial!) bronze sculpture, "Das Ehekarussell" ("The Marriage Roundabout") completed by Jürgen Weber between 1977 and 1981. Based on a story by Hans Sachs, whose bronze figure stands in the background.
Keywords: mediaeval, fountain, monument, suggestive, heritage, historic

PMR076K-17
Germany, Franconia, Nuremberg: part of the enormous (and controversial!) bronze sculpture, "Das Ehekarussell" ("The Marriage Roundabout") completed by Jürgen Weber between 1977 and 1981. Based on a story by Hans Sachs.
Keywords: mediaeval, fountain, monument, suggestive, heritage, historic

PMR076K-14
Germany, Franconia, Nuremberg: some of the 40 gilded figures which adorn the famous 19-metre high Schöner Brunnen (Beautiful Fountain) in the Market Place,
Keywords: mediaeval, historic, heritage

PMR076K-13
Germany, Franconia, Nuremberg: the famous 14th century Gothic "Schöner Brunnen" ("Beautiful Fountain") which stands in the old market place.
Keywords: mediaeval, historic, heritage

PMR068K-06
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: a Renaissance facade with the figure of Neptune from the Neptune Fountain in the Market Place.
Keywords: German heritage, Thuringia, European city of culture 1999, German architecture

PMR067K-31
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: Marktplatz (Market Place) with Rathaus (Town Hall) (c.1500, but remodelled in the 19th century) and Neptune Fountain in the foreground.
Keywords: German heritage, Thuringia, European city of culture 1999, German architecture

PMR067K-24
Germany, Bavaria: Originally a Celtic colony (Radasbona) and then later a Roman settlement (Castra Regina), Regensburg boasts a wealth of historic buildings. It was named a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2006. Here: fountain in Bismarck Platz with the Stadttheater on the far side.
Keywords: UNESCO World Heritage Site, Germen heritage, German Architecture

PMR067K-04
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Chiemgau: Schloss Herrenchiemsee, the most magnificent of Ludwig II's palaces, based on Versailles, is to be found on an island in the large Chiemsee (lake) and can only be reached by boat. Begun in 1878, it was never completed due to lack of funds. Here: an allegorical figure of Plenty in the grounds of the palace.
Keywords: statues, allegories, cornucopia, scuptures, fountains

PMR067K-01
Germany, Upper Bavaria: Schloss Linderhof, the smallest of King Ludwig II's palaces, and the only one to be finished, with the golden fountain of Flora in the foreground.
Keywords: German architecture, Wittelsbach, tourist attraction

PMR061K-16
Bulgaria, Varna: Independence (Nesavisimost) Square with fountains, reserved for pedestrians.

PMR424-07
Germany, Saxony, Dresden: the Fountain Courtyard in the Zwinger, with fine Baroque facade.
Keywords: city, rebuilding, River Elbe, Rococo, metropolis, architecture, Baroque

PMR424-06
Germany, Saxony, Dresden: newly laid-out courtyard and fountains, inside the Zwinger, with the spire of the castle tower behind.
Keywords: city, Baroque, architecture, metropolis, Rococo, River Elbe, rebuilding

PMR424-05
Germany, Saxony, Dresden: newly laid-out courtyard and fountains, inside the Zwinger.
Keywords: city, Baroque, architecture, metropolis, Rococo, River Elbe, rebuilding

PMR424-04
Germany, Saxony, Dresden: Semper Opera House, with lake and fountain in the Zwinger Park.
Keywords: city, rebuilding, River Elbe, Rococo, metropolis, architecture, Baroque

PMR421-04
Germany, Lower Saxony, Hann. Münden: fountain in the pedestrian zone with striking half-timbered houses.
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, half-timbered houses, timber frame houses, historic, heritage, Hannoversch Münden

PMR418-05
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Prinz-Karl-Palais, built in 1803-05 by Karl von Fischer, is regarded as the most beautiful early classical building in Munich.
Keywords: gardens, pool, fountain, architecture, München

PMR418-03
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Hofgarten, or Court Garden, with fountain and temple, dating from 1615, crowned by a copy of the Bavaria figure modelled by Hubert Gerhard in 1590.
Keywords: botanical, colourful, flowers, gardens, flora and fauna, München, architecture

PMR413-12
Germany, Bavaria, Franconia, Weissenburg: statue of Ludwig the Bavarian on the fountain in the market square.
Keywords: mediaeval, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR409-05
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Garmisch-Partenkirchen: Richard Strauss fountain outside the Kurpark: Salome with the head of John the Baptist (foreground); Daphne (right) and Electra (left) (characters from his operas).
Keywords: statuary, opera, winter olympics town, bronze statue

PMR401-09
Germany, Brandenburg, Potsdam: Schloss Sans Souci (Palace), creation of Frederick the Great, with its famous terraces and fountain.
Keywords: gardens, East Germany, Baroque, vines, statuary

PMR399-04
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schwangau: part of the Lion Fountain in the grounds of Hohenschwangau Palace, birthplace of King Ludwig II.
Keywords: alpine, water jet, sculpture, Füssen, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse

PMR398-06
Linderhof, Upper Bavaria: Linderhof Palace, the only palace to be completed by King Ludwig II. Here, the golden fountain of Flora, with putti, in the formal gardens.
Keywords: royal palace, tourist attraction, rococo, architecture, park, reflections

PMR386-06
Australia, Queensland, Goldcoast: glass-fronted hotel atrium and swimming pool with fountain, and palm trees and the Pacific Ocean behind.
Keywords: resort, development, seaside, holidays, beaches

PMR375-11
Australia, Melbourne: "Como", an historic country mansion dating back to 1847, was taken over by the National Trust of Australia in 1959; garden facade with fountain.
Keywords: architecture, modern architecture, Oz, antipodes, harbour

PMR566-4
U.S.A., Chicago: Buckingham Fountain at high pressure, with park benches in Grant Park in the foreground.
Keywords: architecture, panorama, Lake Michigan, high rise buildings, tower blocks, skyscrapers, windy city

PMR566-3
U.S.A., Chicago: Buckingham Fountain in Grant Park, with the Aon and Prudential Buildings behind.
Keywords: architecture, skyscrapers, tower blocks, high rise buildings, Lake Michigan, panorama, windy city

PMR566-2
U.S.A., Chicago: Buckingham Fountain in Grant Park.
Keywords: architecture, skyscrapers, tower blocks, high rise buildings, Lake Michigan, panorama, windy city

PMR565-10
Chicago: view from the top of Sears Tower (1450 feet = 442 metres high), "the world's tallest building from street level to rooftop", with Buckingham Fountain, Shedd Aquarium, Adler Planetarium, and the yacht harbour.
Keywords: architecture, windy city, skyscrapers, tower blocks, high rise buildings, Lake Michigan, panorama

PMR564-4
Australia, New South Wales, Sydney: Archibald Fountain in Hyde Park, with St. Mary's Cathedral in the background.
Keywords: architecture, public gardens, monuments

PMR564-2
Australia, New South Wales, Sydney: El Alamein Fountain in Fitzroy Gardens, Kings Cross.
Keywords: architecture, signpost, memorial, monument

PMR562-1
Australia, Northern Territory, Darwin: fountain in the Botanical Gardens.
Keywords: tropical, botany, flora, park

PMR552-01
Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur: fountain in Kuala Lumpur City Centre Park, landscaped by Roberto Burle Marx, with the Observation Tower in the background.
Keywords: skyscrapers, ornamental lake, reflections, colourful, picturesque, business centres, stainless steel, architecture, office buildings

PMR551-3
Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur: The former Selangor Council Building (now called Bangunan Sultan Abdul Samad), completed in 1897 from plans of architect A.C. Norman. View through the ornamental fountain, with columns in the foreground.
Keywords: historic building, Islamic architecture, clocktower, colonial architecture

PMR545-5
Baile Herculane ("Baths of Hercules"): used and named by the Romans, these mineral springs formed the basis of a spa developed by the Austrians at the beginning of the 19th century. Here: the Hercules Fountain in the main street, with the Catholic church in the background.
Keywords: spa town, health spa, mineral baths

PMR544-9
Sinaia: Peles Castle, built between 1873 and 1883 for King Carol I, a Hohenzoller, who wished to be reminded of his native land in southern Germany. Here: the courtyard with fountain and frescoes of hunting scenes.
Keywords: noble residence

PMR543-5
Ceske Budejovice/Budweis: main square ("námestí Premysla Otokara II), measuring 133 metres x 133 metres, with Samson fountain and Baroque Town Hall as seen from the top of the Black Tower.
Keywords: Budweis, historic town, picturesque town

PMR543-4
Ceske Budejovice/Budweis: the Samson fountain in the main square, with the Baroque Town Hall in the background.
Keywords: Budweis, historic town, picturesque town

PMR543-3
Ceske Budejovice/Budweis: droshkies waiting for custom in the main square, with the Samson fountain in the background.
Keywords: Budweis, historic town, picturesque town, horse carriages

PMR542-6
Ceský Krumlov: Neptune fountain in the castle gardens, laid out by Italian masters in 1706-8.
Keywords: historic town, heritage, picturesque town

PMR541-6
Kutná Hora prospered in the 14th and 15th centuries due to its silver mines and the authorisation to mint silver coin. Here: a drinking fountain in Palackého námestí, the main square of the town.
Keywords: historic town, heritage, picturesque town

PMR541-5
Kutná Hora prospered in the 14th and 15th centuries due to its silver mines and the authorisation to mint silver coin. Here: the Stone Fountain, built in 1493-5 to conceal one of the town's water cisterns.
Keywords: historic town, Gothic architecture, heritage, picturesque town

PMR680-07
Russia, Siberia, Irkutsk: youngsters cooling off in a public fountain on Karl Marx Street.
Keywords: picturesque, summer heat, cooling water, hot weather, colourful

PMR674-09
Mongolia, Övörkhangai Aimag (Province), Kharkhorin, formerly Karakorum: a modern interpretation of the "Silver Tree Fountain", a feature of ancient Karakorum, designed by a French sculptor, Guillaume Bouchier, in 1253. The four lion's heads were reputed to deliver mare's milk, whilst the golden spouts delivered wine, rice wine, bal (mead) and airag (fermented mare's milk) simultaneously.
Keywords: Mongol, sharmanism, religious monuments, Chinggis Khaan, Genghis Khan, steppe, Outer Mongolia

PMR673.06
Switzerland, Bernese Oberland, Thun: the Schloss (castle) (now a historical museum) from the Rathausplatz (Town Hall Square) with its fountain.
Keywords: Alps, mediaeval, alpine meadows, colourful, picturesque, outdoor, snow-capped, alpine flowers, alpine, mountains

PMR668-05
Germany, Berlin: Marienkirche, the city's oldest existing church, built beteween 1270-1380, behind the Neptune Fountain, ornamented by four allegorical figures representing the rivers Elbe, Oder, Rhine and Weichsel.
Keywords: East Germany, statues, monument, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque, capital city

PMR667-12
Germany, Berlin: main facade of (protestant) Berlin Cathedral, built 1894-1905, after plans of Julius Raschdorff to the order of Kaiser Wilhelm II; with fountain in the Lustgarten.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque, capital city

PMR667-05
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: Dubai Mall, in the Burj Khalifa Complex, opened in 2008, and contains a 250-room hotel, 1200 stores, a 22-screen cinema, an ice rink and an aquarium. Fronting onto the pool with the "Dancing Fountains" are hotels and apartments, with shade provided by Flame of the Forest trees.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers

PMR635-06
Germany, Lower Saxony, Hildesheim: the Rathaus (town hall), built between 1268 and 1290, has frequently been altered and extended; the fountain on the east side of the market square dates from 1540.
Keywords: historic town, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage, Niedersachsen

PMR634-12
Germany, Thuringia, Eisenach: St. George's Fountain in the Market Place, with the Renaissance Rathaus (town hall) and clocktower behind.
Keywords: historic town, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval

PMR629-12
Tunisia, Sousse: view of the courtyard of the "Great Mosque", built in 851 AD, with the wall of the medina and the harbour in the background, and fountain in the foreground.
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Mohamed, heritage, historic

PMR625-03
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Mittenwald: The lake and the fountain in the Kurpark, with trees in autumn foliage in the background.
Keywords: fall, cure park, convalescence, rest home, sanatorium park, spa, trees in russet

PMR625-01
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Mittenwald: Picturesque alpine houses with frescoes, clustered round a courtyard with geranium-bedecked fountain and wooden horse-trough.

PMR622-02
Germany, Thuringia, Arnstadt: Fountain, decorated with geraniums and picturesque street frontages in Arnstadt, where Johann Sebastian Bach played the organ in the local church 1703-7.
Keywords: German architecture, gables, street scene

PMR621-07
Germany, Sachsen-Anhalt, Naumburg: Founded before 1000 AD, Naumburg has retained its historic centre. Here: fountain in the market square, dating from 1498, with stone figure believed to represent St. Wenceslas (1579).
Keywords: German architecture, historic town, picturesque, old buildings, gables

PMR619-09
Germany, Upper Bavaria: Schloss Herrenchiemsee, the most magnificent of Ludwig II's palaces, based on Versailles, is to be found on an island in the large Chiemsee (lake) and can only be reached by boat. Begun in 1878, it was never completed due to lack of funds. A horse-drawn carriage brings visitors from the jetty. Statue of a pair of putti adorning one of the fountains.
Keywords: German Architecture, opulence, sumptuous

PMR619-08
Germany, Upper Bavaria: Schloss Linderhof - the smallest of Ludwig II's palaces and the only one to be completed (in 1879) - stands in magnificent parkland in the Bavarian Alps. View of the golden fountain of Flora which plays for 5 miniutes every hour in summer.
Keywords: German Architecture, sumptuous, opulent

PMR615-07
Bulgaria, Sofia: Fountain in the town park, with the Ivan Vasov National Theatre in the background.
Keywords: modern sculpture, water-play, water-jets

PMR606-06
Malta, Gozo, Xaghra: Ta' Kola windmill now houses a museum of related objects; novel fountain in the foreground.

PMR603-01
Malta, Valletta: Upper Barracca Gardens, with reflections in the fountain.

PMR601-03
Spain, Segovia: La Granja de San Ildefonso, built by Philip V, grandson of Louis XIV, and largely inspired by Versailles: fountain with flying horse, and reflections in the pool.
Keywords: architecture, park, statuary

PMR601-02
Spain, Segovia: La Granja de San Ildefonso, built by Philip V, grandson of Louis XIV, and largely inspired by Versailles: Hercules Fountain, one of eight, at the Plaza de las 8 Calles.
Keywords: architecture, park, statuary

PMR601-01
Spain, Segovia: La Granja de San Ildefonso, built by Philip V, grandson of Louis XIV, and largely inspired by Versailles: Fountain of the Three Graces, with the palace in the background.
Keywords: architecture, park, statuary

PMR597-05
Austria, Styria, Bruck an der Mur: Eiserner Brunnen (Iron Fountain) wrought in 1626 by a local artisan, Hans Prasser, is regarded as the masterpiece of all Styria for its filigree ironwork.
Keywords: wrought ironwork, fountain

PMR596-11
Mexico, Tepotzotlan: fountain in Pepe's Trailer Park and neighbouring villa.

PMR595-05
Mexico City: fountain in Alameda Park, with the Torre/Tower Latinoamericano, until recently Mexico's highest building, towering in the background.

PMR591-06
Mexico: Catemaco on the shore of Lake Catemaco, known for its many "curanderos" (healers) and "brujos" ( magicians). Basilica de Nuestra Senora del Carmen and fountain on the Plaza Mayor.

PMR585-04
Guatemala, Antigua: Residential street on the outskirts of Antigua, with fountain; hills in the background.

PMR585-02
Guatemala, Antigua: Risque fountain in the Parque Central in Antigua, with the Palace of the Captains General, dating from 1558, behind.

PMR584-12
Guatemala, Antigua: Fuente de Pescados, a star-shaped fountain in the deserted cloisters of the church of La Merced, Antigua, from the roof gallery. With bougainvillea.

PMR584-11
Guatemala, Antigua: Fuente de Pescados, a monumental fountain in the deserted cloisters of the church of La Merced, Antigua.

PMR583-04
Nicaragua, Granada: Facade of the cathedral from the Parque Central, Granada, with fountain.

PMR578-04
Germany, Baden-Wurttemberg, Tubingen: Corner of the market place in front of the Town Hall, Tübingen, with Neptune Fountain and cafe tables.

PMR578-03
Germany, Baden-Wurttemberg, Tubingen: Neptune Fountain and facade of the Town Hall, Tubingen.

PMR575-04
Moldova, Chisinau: Reflections in a modern glass-fronted building on the main street of Chisinau, Bulevardul Stefan cel Mare, with fountain to the right foreground.

PMR572-12
Namibia, Twyfelfontein: "Uri-Ais" ("Springing Fountain") was the name given to this valley by the natives; over 2500 rock engravings have been identified here.

PMR666-05
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Flame of the Forest/Royal Poinciana/Flamboyant tree (Delonix regia) in Al Markaziyah Garden, with fountain and pool.
Keywords: modern architecture, lawn sprinklers, air conditioning, Arab state, Arab, Muslim, Islam, high rise buildings, desert city, skyscrapers

PMR665-10
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 well-preserved Nymphaeum on the Cardo Maximus, built about 191 AD, originally had a pool with fountains. a half-dome roof, and was faced with marble throughout.
Keywords: Roman architecture, archeological site, Gilead Hills, Gerasa, national heritage, classical architecture, archeology, excavations, ruined city

PMR659-06
USA, Seattle WA: the Space Needle and International Fountain in the Seattle Center. built for Seattle's World Fair in 1962.
Keywords: panorama, metropolis, modern architecture, cityscape, high-rise buildings

PMR659-05
USA, Seattle WA: the Space Needle and International Fountain in the Seattle Center. built for Seattle's World Fair in 1962.
Keywords: panorama, metropolis, modern architecture, cityscape, high-rise buildings

PMR654-06
Chile, Parinacota, Arica: Founded by the Spanish in 1541, the city is surrounded by the Atacama Desert, enjoys minimal rainfall, and is known as "the city of eternal spring, where the sun shines every day". Until 1880 it was part of Peru.
A fountain on the seafront, with El Morro (the bluff) in the background.
Keywords: Pacific Coast, Arica Cape, street scene

PMR653-08
Chile, El Loa, San Pedro de Atacama: fountain and gateway to the church.
Keywords: High Andes, street scene, Andean village

PMR641-02
Libya, Tripolitania: ruins of the ancient city of Sabratha, founded about 500 BC as a Phoenician trading post, later being Romanised after Carthage fell to the Romans in the Third Punic War in 146 BC. It reached its apogee under the Emperor Septimius Severus in the 2nd and 3rd centuries AD, but was severely damaged in an earthquake in 365 AD. After the Arab conquest it lost all importance to Leptis Magna. A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1982.

The headless statue of Flavius Tullus on a fountain at the corner of the Antonine Temple. He was the commissioner of the aqueduct which supplied the city with its water.
Keywords: Roman architecture, Punic architecture, Maghreb, archeology, archeological excavations, stone carving, artistic

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