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PMR144-11 Bulgaria, Asenovgrad: Bachkovo Monastery was founded in 1083 by Prince Gregory Pakourianos, but the present buildings date back to 1604. The tiny church, with its colourfully decorated porch, frescoed on the inside. Keywords: architecture, heritage, culture, historic, Christian, Orthodox, monks, revered, Batchkovo
PMR144-07 Bulgaria: the Monastery of St. Ivan of Rila, the finest in Bulgaria, stands isolated in the Rila Mountains. Founded in 10th century, it has been repeatedly destroyed, and present buildings date from 1834-60. Some of the frescoes, executed by masters of the Samokover and Rasloger schools over four generations, which cover the church's interior. Keywords: architecture, heritage, culture, historic, UNESCO, Christian, Orthodox, monks, revered, colourful, Bible stories, artistic
PMR144-06 Bulgaria: the Monastery of St. Ivan of Rila, the finest in Bulgaria, stands isolated in the Rila Mountains. Founded in 10th century, it has been repeatedly destroyed, and present buildings date from 1834-60. Domes of the monastery church, with mountains as a backdrop. The frescoes in the porch are clearly visible. Keywords: architecture, heritage, culture, historic, UNESCO, Christian, Orthodox, monks, revered
PMR-D12931 Germany, Bayern, Schloss Höchstädt: the castle was built between 1589 and 1602 as a seat for the widow of Count Palatine (Pfalzgraf) Philipp Ludwig von Neuburg. In 1704 over 20,000 men died in the nearby Battle of Blenheim. The ceiling of the castle chapel has some of the finest Protestant frescos in southern Germany. Keywords: architecture, culture, Duke of Marlborough, heritage, historic, mediaeval, picturesque
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
PMR121-03 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Wasserburg-am-Inn: the Gothic Town Hall (Rathaus), with part of a fresco illustrating the various trades carried on in the town. Keywords: architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, historic, step gable
PMR116-11 Germany, Baden-Wurttemberg, Constance on the Bodensee: Hotel Barbarossa, an inn since 1419, and the "Haus zum hohen Hafen", built about 1425. The frescoes illustrate the investiture of Friedrich of Zollern as Count of Brandenburg which took place in front of the house. Keywords: picturesque, colourful, Konstanz, Swabia, architecture, historic, heritage, mediaeval
PMR116-10 Germany, Baden-Wurttemberg, Constance on the Bodensee: "Wohnturm zum goldenen Lowen", a five-storey tower house built about 1450, with frescoes from 1580, typical of Constance. Keywords: picturesque, colourful, Konstanz, Swabia, architecture, historic, heritage, mediaeval
PMR106-09 Egypt, Abu Simbel: Ramesses II built two temples (for himself and his wife) adjacent to each other. To escape the flood waters of the Aswan Dam, both were cut into square blocks and moved bodily about 500 metres to a safe position. Figures of Ramesses in the outer chamber of the main temple, with roof frescoes of Nekhbet, the vulture. Keywords: Egyptology, archeology, antiquity, historical, hieroglyphics, architecture, culture
PMR104-11 Egypt, Aswan: ruins of the 7th century Monastery of St. Simeon, built by Coptic Christians in the desert, but abandoned after the arrival of Islam in Egyypt. The remains of a coloured fresco over the apse are still visible. Keywords: archeology, antiquity, historical, hieroglyphics, architecture, culture
PMR089-02 Italy, Tuscany, Florence/Firenze: "Stories of the Passion", frescoes from the late 14th century by Nicolo di Pietro Gerini in the Sacristy of the Church of Santa Croce. Keywords: religious murals, historic frescoes, national heritage
PMR068-05 Austria, Tyrol, Hall: snow-capped alps tower over a square with frescoes, 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: picturesque, architecture, alpine, Alps, mountain range, street scene, residential
PMR050-08 Germany, Upper Bavaria: the Wieskirche, a Baroque, much-visited pilgrimage church near Steingaden. The ceiling frescoes by Domenikus Zimmermann are regarded as the peak of Bavarian Rococo Keywords: religion, Catholic, pilgrims, goal
PMR048-08 Poland, Warsaw: one of the horse carriages which offer tours of the "new town" with an unusual frescoed house behind Keywords: architecture, historic, heritage, picturesque, cobblestones
PMR048-06 Poland, Warsaw: a street in the "new town" with new wall frescos and St. Mary's Church (15th century) in the background Keywords: architecture, historic, heritage, picturesque, cobblestones
PMR-D11005 Germany, Lower Bavaria: in the grounds of the Roemerbad Klinik, cure hotel in the spa town of Bad Gögging. Keywords: al fresco cafe, convalescence, peaceful, picturesque, rehabilitation, relaxing, sanatorium
PMR-D8590 Austria, Tyrol, Landl am Thiersee: parish church Mariahilf, view of the altar from the nave, with roof frescos. Keywords: architecture, Baroque, interior
PMR-D8520 Germany, Bavaria, Rain am Lech: the parish church of St. John the Baptist was built in the late 13th century in Gothic style. This fresco ofSt. Christopher with the Christ child dates back to the beginning of the 17th century. Keywords: picturesque, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, heritage, historic
PMR-D8519 Germany, Bavaria, Rain am Lech: the parish church of St. John the Baptist was built in the late 13th century in Gothic style. This fresco of the Last Judgement dates back to the beginning of the 17th century. Keywords: picturesque, historic, heritage, architecture, Romantische Strasse, Romantic Road, culture
PMR-D8360 Greece, Island of Naxos, Moni: Panagia Drasiani, an ancient church in Byzantine style on the outskirts of Moni, contains frescos dating from the seventh century. Keywords: Greek Islands, early Christian, architecture, Drosiani, culture, heritage, historic, Cyclades, island hopping, Hellas
PMR-D8359 Greece, Island of Naxos, Moni: Panagia Drasiani, an ancient church in Byzantine style on the outskirts of Moni, contains frescos dating from the seventh century. Keywords: Greek Islands, early Christian, architecture, Drosiani, culture, heritage, historic, Cyclades, island hopping, Hellas
PMR-D8152 Norway, Hordaland, Voss: Vangskyrkja, the ancient stone church dating back to1277, was virtually the only building in Voss to survive the enemy bombing of 1940. The ceiling was decorated with clouds and angels in 1696-98. Keywords: Scandinavia, biblical, painting, fresco, historic, heritage, mediaeval
PMR-D6379 Germany, Bavaria, Mittelfranken, Feuchtwangen: the romanesque portal of the Stiftskirche (Collegiate Church) showing the Norman-style zig-zag decoration. !5th century frescoes are visible in the porch. Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture
PMR-D5490 Greece, Island of Nisyros: artistic pulpit in the Orthodox parish church in the mountain-top village of Nikeia. Keywords: Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, colourful, heritage, Orthodox, frescoes, iconostasis
PMR-D5489 Greece, Island of Nisyros: the interior of the Orthodox parish church in the mountain-top village of Nikeia. Keywords: Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, colourful, heritage, Orthodox, frescoes, iconostasis
PMR-D5486 Greece, Island of Nisyros: the interior of the little blue and white chapel which overlooks the mountain-top village of Nikeia. Keywords: Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, colourful, heritage, Orthodox, frescoes, iconostasis
PMR-D4878 People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Turpan: Traditional Chinese anthropomorphic figures at the Astana Cemetery, where graves in underground chambers, with well-preserved frescos, date back to 4th to 8th centuries AD. The cemetery belonged to Gaochang city. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, archeology, ancient, historical, antiquity, culture, heritage, architecture
PMR-D4877 People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Turpan: Allegorical figures on a high pedestal, at the Astana Cemetery, where graves in underground chambers, with well-preserved frescos, date back to 4th to 8th centuries AD. The cemetery belonged to Gaochang city. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, archeology, ancient, historical, antiquity, culture, heritage, architecture
PMR-D4876 People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Turpan: Modern viewing platform, with traditional Chinese anthropomorphic figures at the Astana Cemetery, where graves in underground chambers, with well-preserved frescos, date back to 4th to 8th centuries AD. The cemetery belonged to Gaochang city. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, archeology, ancient, historical, antiquity, culture, heritage, architecture
PMR-D4792 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 2006. The Goliath House was built in the late 13th century for the Thundorfer family. Melchior Bocksberger painted the fresco in 1573. Keywords: architecture, historic, heritage, culture, David and Goliath, traditional, tower-house
PMR-D4690 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: some of the colourful murals depicting scenes from the life of Buddha in the Golden Temple on Koh Dach (Mekong Island). Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, picturesque, historic, heritage, fresco
PMR-D4674 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: episode in the Ramayana Saga (known as the Reamker in Cambodia), which is depicted in murals all round the walls of the Silver Pagoda complex. Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, fresco, epic, Rama
PMR-D4672 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: episode in the Ramayana Saga (known as the Reamker in Cambodia), which is depicted in murals all round the walls of the Silver Pagoda complex. Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, fresco, epic, Rama
PMR-D4662 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: episode in the Ramayana Saga (known as the Reamker in Cambodia), which is depicted in murals all round the walls of the Silver Pagoda complex. Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, fresco, epic, Rama
PMR-D0977 Myanmar, Bagan: Upali Thein, on the North Plain of Bagan, is a mid-13th century ordination hall and houses some brightly painted frescoes. Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples
PMR-D0975 Myanmar, Bagan: the Wetkyi-In-Gubyaukgyi Temple dates from the 13th century and contains some fine frescoes of scenes from the Jataka. Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples
PMR-D0679 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Freising: interior of Freising Cathedral (Mariendom) which has a Romanesque crypt where the tomb of St. Corbinian is to be found, as well as the "Bestiensaule" ("column of the beasts") a fine example of Romanesque carving. The frescoes are the work of the Asam Brothers and the altar carvings are by Ignaz Gunther. Here: a detail of the rococo carving - a cherub. Keywords: architecture, Bishopric, rococo, basilica, Romanesque , Corbinian Cathedral
PMR-D0678 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Freising: interior of Freising Cathedral (Mariendom) which has a Romanesque crypt where the tomb of St. Corbinian is to be found, as well as the "Bestiensaule" ("column of the beasts") a fine example of Romanesque carving. The frescoes are the work of the Asam Brothers and the altar carvings are by Ignaz Gunther. Keywords: architecture, Bishopric, Corbinian Cathedral, Romanesque , basilica, rococo
PMR-D0658 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: the interior of the Holy Cross Church in Frottmanning, the oldert church in Munich (established AD815). Romanesque chalk paintings on the brickwork, unique in Germany. Keywords: München, historical, architecture, ancient, frescos
PMR-D0657 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: the interior of the Holy Cross Church in Frottmanning, the oldest church in Munich, (established AD815, in Romanesque style), with ancient chalk frescos uncovered on the right wall. Keywords: München, altars, architecture
PMR-D0632 Thailand, Bangkok: the Grand Palace, Wat Phra Keo: one of many frescos depicting the Ramayan/Ramakien Legends in the cloisters. Painted in 1824, restored in 1982. Keywords: Siam, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, orient, far east, colourful
PMR-D0631 Thailand, Bangkok: the Grand Palace, Wat Phra Keo: one of many frescos depicting the Ramayan/Ramakien Legends in the cloisters. Painted in 1824, restored in 1982. Keywords: Siam, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, orient, far east, colourful
PMR-D0630 Thailand, Bangkok: the Grand Palace, Wat Phra Keo: one of many frescos depicting the Ramayan/Ramakien Legends in the cloisters. Painted in 1824, restored in 1982. Keywords: Siam, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, orient, far east
PMR-D0407 Greece, Island of Patmos: Orthodox priest and fresco in the Monastery of St. John the Theologian. Keywords: Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, harbour, yachts, fishing boats, pleasure boats, moorings, island hopping
PMR-D0406 Greece, Island of Patmos: fresco in the Monastery of St. John the Theologian. Keywords: Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, harbour, yachts, fishing boats, pleasure boats, moorings, island hopping
PMR-D0405 Greece, Island of Patmos: fresco in the Monastery of St. John the Theologian. Keywords: Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, harbour, yachts, fishing boats, pleasure boats, moorings, island hopping
PMR-D0404 Greece, Island of Patmos: fresco in the Monastery of St. John the Theologian. Keywords: Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, harbour, yachts, fishing boats, pleasure boats, moorings, island hopping
PMR-D0403 Greece, Island of Patmos: fresco in the Monastery of St. John the Theologian. Keywords: Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, harbour, yachts, fishing boats, pleasure boats, moorings, island hopping
PMR-D0280 Germany, Berlin, Neues Museum (New Museum): two of the original frescoes, saved from the pre-war museum: Island of Philae; and the Temple of Ramses II, Abu Simbel (before it was flooded). Keywords: Egyptology, Egyptian art, Egyptian artefacts, unique, archeological, archeology
PMR-D0222 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: ceiling fresco of the god Helios in his chariot in the Great Stone Hall of Nymphenburg Palace, the work of Johann Baptist Zimmermann. Keywords: München, magnificence, splendour, pomp, Schloss Nymphenburg, Wittelsbach Family
PMR-D0104 Macedonia, Mavrovo: frescoes in Jovan Bigorski (John the Baptist) Orthodox Monastery near Mavrovo, founded in 1020 by Ivan I. Debranin, but burnt down several times and rebuilt. Keywords: Christian, wall paintings, colourful, saints, bible scenes, religious motifs
PMR-D0103 Macedonia, Mavrovo: frescoes in Jovan Bigorski (John the Baptist) Orthodox Monastery near Mavrovo, founded in 1020 by Ivan I. Debranin, but burnt down several times and rebuilt. Keywords: Christian, wall paintings, colourful, saints, bible scenes, religious motifs
PMR-D0102 Macedonia, Mavrovo: frescoes in Jovan Bigorski (John the Baptist) Orthodox Monastery near Mavrovo, founded in 1020 by Ivan I. Debranin, but burnt down several times and rebuilt. Keywords: Christian, wall paintings, colourful, saints, bible scenes, religious motifs
PMR-D0101 Macedonia, Mavrovo: frescoes in Jovan Bigorski (John the Baptist) Orthodox Monastery near Mavrovo, founded in 1020 by Ivan I. Debranin, but burnt down several times and rebuilt. Keywords: Christian, wall paintings, colourful, saints, bible scenes, religious motifs
PMR-D0100 Macedonia, Mavrovo: frescoes in Jovan Bigorski (John the Baptist) Orthodox Monastery near Mavrovo, founded in 1020 by Ivan I. Debranin, but burnt down several times and rebuilt. Keywords: Christian, wall paintings, colourful, saints, bible scenes, religious motifs
PMR364-01 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Oberammergau: snow scene with frescoed facade. Keywords: alpine, picturesque, winter, architecture, mountains
PMR342-12 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Oberammergau: a typical frescoed cottage facade with a colourful display of geraniums. Keywords: alpine, picturesque, colourful, traditional, show, frontage
PMR342-09 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Lindau: the former church of St. Peter (11th century), now a war memorial, contains original frescoes by Hans Holbein. Keywords: island, Swabia, Bodensee, Lake Constance, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, work of art, paintings
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
PMR313-08 Switzerland, Basel: City Hall (Rathaus), completed in about 1501 and renovated in 1901, has a frescoed facade and gilded clock with painted and gilded figures. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, heritage, Renaissance
PMR301-01 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Wallgau: Hotel Post with its handsome wall frescoes. Keywords: alpine, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountains, autumn
PMR300-04 Switzerland, Schaffhausen, Stein-am-Rhein: frescoes on the facades of the Hotel Adler and Haus zum weissen Adler in the Rathausplatz (main square). Keywords: architecture, culture, historic, heritage, picturesque, colourful, mediaeval, burger-house.
PMR234-10 Romania, Moldavia, Vatra Moldovitei: the frescoed church of Moldovita Monastery: frescoes on the vestibule roof and walls; "The Last Judgement" appears as customary on the west outer wall. Keywords: frescoes, fortifications, defence, colourful, painted monastery, mediaeval, architecture, Orthodox, Christian, rustical, rural, landscape, countryside, picturesque
PMR294-02 Turkey, Cappadocia, Göreme Valley, an area of bizarre volcanic rock formations, tunnelled out for dwellings since 1000 BC at least. General view of Göreme Open Air Museum where numerous churches are to be seen, some with elaborate vaulting, and others with well preserved frescos from the Middle Ages. Keywords: UNESCO, world heritage, geology, colourful, picturesque, spectacular, barren, parched, erosion, phenomenon, landscape, fantastic, troglodytes, caves
PMR237-08 Romania, Moldavia, Sihastria Hermitage, with frescoed entrance arch. Like Neamt and Secu Monasteries, it lies in the Secu Valley. Keywords: frescoes, fortifications, defence, colourful, mediaeval, architecture, Orthodox, Christian, rustical, rural, landscape, picturesque
PMR237-07 Romania, Moldavia, Secu Monastery: the white-painted church, with wellhouse in the right foreground. The monastery has a very valuable treasury, dating from 1602. Keywords: frescoes, fortifications, defence, colourful, mediaeval, architecture, Orthodox, Christian, rustical, rural, landscape, picturesque
PMR237-06 Romania, Moldavia, Neamt Monastery: the church in the grounds was built by Stephen the Great in 1497 on the site of an older one. A repository for learning for centuries, with a valuable library, printing shop, museum and hundreds of sheep and cattle. The largest and oldest monastery in Romania. Here: the imposing entrance and Pirgul Belltower. Keywords: frescoes, fortifications, defence, colourful, mediaeval, architecture, Orthodox, Christian, rustical, rural, landscape, picturesque
PMR237-05 Romania, Moldavia, Neamt Monastery: the church in the grounds was built by Stephen the Great in 1497 on the site of an older one. A repository for learning for centuries, with a valuable library, printing shop, museum and hundreds of sheep and cattle. The largest and oldest monastery in Romania. Here: the Baptistry, outside the main gate. Keywords: frescoes, fortifications, defence, colourful, mediaeval, architecture, Orthodox, Christian, rustical, rural, landscape, picturesque
PMR237-04 Romania, Moldavia, Neamt Monastery: the church in the grounds was built by Stephen the Great in 1497 on the site of an older one. A repository for learning for centuries, with a valuable library, printing shop, museum and hundreds of sheep and cattle. The largest and oldest monastery in Romania. Here: a young Orthodox monk. Keywords: frescoes, fortifications, defence, colourful, mediaeval, architecture, Orthodox, Christian, rustical, rural, landscape, picturesque
PMR237-02 Romania, Moldavia, Neamt Monastery: the church in the grounds was built by Stephen the Great in 1497 on the site of an older one. A repository for learning for centuries, with a valuable library, printing shop, museum and hundreds of sheep and cattle. The largest and oldest monastery in Romania. Keywords: frescoes, fortifications, defence, colourful, mediaeval, architecture, Orthodox, Christian, rustical, rural, landscape, picturesque
PMR237-01 Romania, Moldavia, Neamt Monastery: the church in the grounds was built by Stephen the Great in 1497 on the site of an older one. A repository for learning for centuries, with a valuable library, printing shop, museum and hundreds of sheep and cattle. The largest and oldest monastery in Romania. Here: three young novitiates. Keywords: frescoes, fortifications, defence, colourful, mediaeval, architecture, Orthodox, Christian, rustical, rural, landscape, picturesque
PMR236-12 Romania, Moldavia, Neamt Monastery: the church in the grounds was built by Stephen the Great in 1497 on the site of an older one. A repository for learning for centuries, with a valuable library, printing shop, museum and hundreds of sheep and cattle. The largest and oldest monastery in Romania. Here: a sounding iron, beaten rythmically to call to prayers. Keywords: frescoes, fortifications, defence, colourful, mediaeval, architecture, Orthodox, Christian, rustical, rural, landscape, picturesque
PMR236-11 Romania, Moldavia, Neamt Monastery: the church in the grounds was built by Stephen the Great in 1497 on the site of an older one. A repository for learning for centuries, with a valuable library, printing shop, museum and hundreds of sheep and cattle. The largest and oldest monastery in Romania. A 2-storey wing containing the monks' cells. Keywords: frescoes, fortifications, defence, colourful, mediaeval, architecture, Orthodox, Christian, rustical, rural, landscape, picturesque
PMR236-10 Romania, Moldavia, Neamt Monastery: the church in the grounds was built by Stephen the Great in 1497 on the site of an older one. A repository for learning for centuries, with a valuable library, printing shop, museum and hundreds of sheep and cattle. The largest and oldest monastery in Romania. Here: the Pirgul Belltower, the oldest surviving building. Keywords: frescoes, fortifications, defence, colourful, mediaeval, architecture, Orthodox, Christian, rustical, rural, landscape, picturesque, oxen cart
PMR236-09 Romania, Moldavia, Neamt Monastery: the church in the grounds was built by Stephen the Great in 1497 on the site of an older one. A repository for learning for centuries, with a valuable library, printing shop, museum and hundreds of sheep and cattle. The largest and oldest monastery in Romania. Keywords: frescoes, fortifications, defence, colourful, mediaeval, architecture, Orthodox, Christian, rustical, rural, landscape, picturesque
PMR235-04 Romania, Moldavia, Sucevita: the monastery church from the entry gate. Founded by the Movila Brothers and built in 1582-4, it was the last of the "painted monasteries" to be completed. The fresco "Ladder of the Virtues" on the north wall of the church, is one of the most highly regarded. Keywords: frescoes, fortifications, defence, colourful, painted monastery, mediaeval, architecture, Orthodox, Christian, rustical, rural, landscape, picturesque
PMR235-03 Romania, Moldavia, Sucevita: the monastery well, showing the grounds and massive ring wall, 6 metres high and 3 metres thick, with octagonal towers on each corner. Founded by the Movila Brothers and built in 1582-4, it was the last of the "painted monasteries" to be completed. Keywords: frescoes, fortifications, defence, colourful, painted monastery, mediaeval, architecture, Orthodox, Christian, rustical, rural, landscape, picturesque
PMR235-02 Romania, Moldavia, Sucevita: the monastery church. Founded by the Movila Brothers and built in 1582-4, it was the last of the "painted monasteries" to be completed. Figures of saints and apostles on the east apse. Keywords: frescoes, fortifications, defence, colourful, painted monastery, mediaeval, architecture, Orthodox, Christian, rustical, rural, landscape, picturesque
PMR235-01 Romania, Moldavia, Sucevita: the monastery church with built-on vestibule. Founded by the Movila Brothers and built in 1582-4, it was the last of the "painted monasteries" to be completed. View of the living quarters, ring wall and defence tower, from the vestibule. Keywords: frescoes, fortifications, defence, colourful, painted monastery, mediaeval, architecture, Orthodox, Christian, rustical, rural, landscape, picturesque
PMR234-12 Romania, Moldavia, Sucevita: the monastery church with built-on vestibule. Founded by the Movila Brothers and built in 1582-4, it was the last of the "painted monasteries" to be completed. Keywords: frescoes, fortifications, defence, colourful, painted monastery, mediaeval, architecture, Orthodox, Christian, rustical, rural, landscape, picturesque
PMR234-09 Romania, Moldavia, Vatra Moldovitei: the frescoed church of Moldovita Monastery: frescoes on the south wall: "the tree of Esau", and, left, the Persian siege of Constantinople. Keywords: frescoes, fortifications, defence, colourful, painted monastery, mediaeval, architecture, Orthodox, Christian, rustical, rural, landscape, countryside, picturesque
PMR234-08 Romania, Moldavia, Vatra Moldovitei: bust of Petru Rares, who founded Mondovita Monastery in 1532, with the entrance to the museum in the background. Keywords: frescoes, fortifications, defence, colourful, painted monastery, mediaeval, architecture, Orthodox, Christian, rustical, rural, landscape, countryside, farmland, picturesque, statue, monument, sculpture
PMR234-07 Romania, Moldavia, Vatra Moldovitei: the frescoed church of Moldovita Monastery, showing the vestibule and a nun rythmically striking a plank with a hammer, as the call to prayers. Keywords: frescoes, fortifications, defence, colourful, painted monastery, mediaeval, architecture, Orthodox, Christian, rustical, rural, landscape, countryside, picturesque
PMR234-06 Romania, Moldavia, Vatra Moldovitei: the frescoed church of Moldovita Monastery, showing the defensive ring-wall and gate house. Keywords: frescoes, fortifications, defence, colourful, painted monastery, mediaeval, architecture, Orthodox, Christian, rustical, rural, landscape, countryside, farmland, picturesque
PMR234-02 Romania, Moldavia, Gura Humorului: the separate belltower of Humor Monastery, erected in 1641, with the new church in the background. Keywords: frescoes, colourful, painted monastery, mediaeval, architecture, Orthodox, Christian, rural, picturesque, religious, Bible
PMR234-01 Romania, Moldavia, Gura Humorului: the little monastery of Humor, built in 1530 by Chancellor Toader Bubuiog. The frescoes on the south wall represent the 24 verses of the song "Praise to the Virgin" by Partiarch Serge of Constantinople. Keywords: frescoes, colourful, painted monastery, mediaeval, architecture, Orthodox, Christian, rural, picturesque, religious, Bible
PMR233-08 Romania, Moldavia, Gura Humorului: frescoes on the south apse of Voronet Monastery, built in1488, and probably the best known of the "painted monasteries". The outside frescoes date from 1547. The monastery is famous for its "Voronet Blue". Keywords: frescoes, colourful, painted monastery, mediaeval, architecture, Orthodox, Christian, rural, picturesque, religious, Bible
PMR233-07 Romania, Moldavia, Gura Humorului: Voronet Monastery from the south east, built in1488, and probably the best known of the "painted monasteries". The outside frescoes date from 1547. The monastery is famous for its "Voronet Blue". Keywords: frescoes, colourful, painted monastery, mediaeval, architecture, Orthodox, Christian, rural, picturesque, religious, Bible
PMR233-06 Romania, Moldavia, Gura Humorului: fresco of the Last Judgement on the west facade of Voronet Monastery, built in1488, and probably the best known of the "painted monasteries". The outside frescoes date from 1547. The monastery is famous for its "Voronet Blue". Keywords: frescoes, colourful, painted monastery, mediaeval, architecture, Orthodox, Christian, rural, picturesque, religious, Bible
PMR232-09 Romania, Alba, Teius: decoratively tiled house. Keywords: frescoes, colourful, architecture, rustical, rural, street scene, picturesque
PMR221-12 Austria, Tyrol, Kufstein: Auracher Löchl, showing the arched bridge with frescoes. Keywords: alpine, picturesque, Alps, historic, culture, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, defence, fortifications, border-town
PMR-D3476 Germany, Lower Saxony, Hildesheim: St Michael's Church, (Romanesque 1010-1033), rebuilt after war destruction, is a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1985. Eastern side of the ceiling frescos dating from the early 13th century and depicting Christ's family tree with Mary (top) as the "new Eve". Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster
PMR-D3475 Germany, Lower Saxony, Hildesheim: St Michael's Church, (Romanesque 1010-1033), rebuilt after war destruction, is a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1985. Western side of the ceiling frescos dating from the early 13th century and depicting Christ's family tree from Adam and Eve (bottom) onwards. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster
PMR-D3472 Germany, Lower Saxony, Hildesheim: St Michael's Church, (Romanesque 1010-1033), rebuilt after war destruction, is a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1985. View of thje nave from the west. The renowned ceiling frescos depict Christ's family tree going back to Adam and Eve. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster
PMR-D1305 People's Republic of China, Tibet, Lhasa: at Sera Monastery student monks engage in al fresco debates from 15.30 to 16.00 daily in the debating courtyard. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1304 People's Republic of China, Tibet, Lhasa: at Sera Monastery student monks engage in al fresco debates from 15.30 to 16.00 daily in the debating courtyard. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1303 People's Republic of China, Tibet, Lhasa: at Sera Monastery student monks engage in al fresco debates from 15.30 to 16.00 daily in the debating courtyard. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1302 People's Republic of China, Tibet, Lhasa: at Sera Monastery student monks engage in al fresco debates from 15.30 to 16.00 daily. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR192-09 Italy, Campania, Pompeii: the ancient Roman town , buried by ash and pumice during the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 AD. "House of Loreius Tibertinus", a priest of the goddess Isis: fresco of Pyramus and Thisbe in the triclinium (dining room). Keywords: heritage, ruins, archeology, architecture, historic, UNESCO, culture, classical, excavations, masonry, monument, inundation, Roman life, Roman house, Roman street
PMR189-10 Italy, Campania, Amalfi: the first Maritime Republic in Italy after the fall of the Roman Empire, Amalfi possessed one of the largest fleets of the area in the 11th century. The former Via Genova (now renamed) with a fishmonger's "fresco" on ceramic tiles. Keywords: picturesque, historic, architecture, heritage, culture, street scene, cliffs, rocky, narrow
PMR188-09 Italy, Tuscany, Pisa: Palazzo dei Cavalieri, with facade decorated by Vasari in 1562. Adjoining it is the Church of Santo Stefano, also by Vasari, completed in 1569. Keywords: architecture, historic, heritage, mediaeval, UNESCO, frescoes, Toscana
PMR183-09 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Bayerischzell: horse-drawn sleigh waiting near the Rathaus (town hall) in winter. Keywords: alpine, outdoor life, picturesque, Alps, frescoes, snow
PMR179-07 Germany, Baden Wurttemberg, Schiltach: frescoes on the Rathaus (town hall), built in Renaissance style in 1593. From 1565 until 1895 Schiltach was a centre of the lumber industry in the Black Forest. Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, architecture, Black Forest, Schwarzwald, traditional, step gable
PMR150-02 Switzerland, Lucerne: a "busker" with his alpenhorn in the Weinmarkt (Wine Market Square). Keywords: picturesque, historic, culture, architecture, frescos, musical instruments, traditional, horn, cobblestones, blowing
PMR-D2669 Turkey, Anatolia: Akdamar Kilisesi (Church of the Holy Cross), one of the gems of Armenian architecture, dating from 921 AD, stands abandoned on an island in Lake Van. Builder: Gagik Artzruni, King of Vaspurkan. Here: remaining frescoes in the interior of the nave and dome. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, stone-carving, Christian, biblical
PMR-D2668 Turkey, Anatolia: Akdamar Kilisesi (Church of the Holy Cross), one of the gems of Armenian architecture, dating from 921 AD, stands abandoned on an island in Lake Van. Builder: Gagik Artzruni, King of Vaspurkan. Here: remaining frescoes in the interior of the nave and dome. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, stone-carving, Christian, biblical
PMR-D2667 Turkey, Anatolia: Akdamar Kilisesi (Church of the Holy Cross), one of the gems of Armenian architecture, dating from 921 AD, stands abandoned on an island in Lake Van. Builder: Gagik Artzruni, King of Vaspurkan. Here: well-preserved colourful frescoes. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, stone-carving, Christian, biblical
PMR-D2504 Iran, Isfahan: Naqsh-e Jahan Square is the world's second largest, after Tiananmen, and was planned by Shah Abbas the Great in 1602 as the centre of his new capital. Originally used for polo games, now offering flower beds and reflecting pools. Horse-drawn carriage passing Lotfollah Mosque. Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, frescoes, reflections, pool
PMR-D2503 Iran, Isfahan: Naqsh-e Jahan Square is the world's second largest, after Tiananmen, and was planned by Shah Abbas the Great in 1602 as the centre of his new capital. Originally used for polo games, now offering flower beds and reflecting pools. One of many horse-drawn carriages offering rides round the square. Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, frescoes, reflections, pool
PMR-D2501 Iran, Isfahan: Naqsh-e Jahan Square is the world's second largest, after Tiananmen, and was planned by Shah Abbas the Great in 1602 as the centre of his new capital. Originally used for polo games, now offering flower beds and reflecting pools. Horse-drawn carriage awaiting custom. Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, frescoes, reflections, pool
PMR-D2500 Iran, Isfahan: Naqsh-e Jahan Square is the world's second largest, after Tiananmen, and was planned by Shah Abbas the Great in 1602 as the centre of his new capital. Originally used for polo games, now offering flower beds and reflecting pools. Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, frescoes, reflections, pool
PMR-D2496 Iran, Isfahan: Kakh-e Chehel Sotun (Chehel Sotun Palace = 40 Pillars Palace) was built in 1647 under Shah Abbas II in the Safavid era but rebuilt after a fire in1706. It follows the Achaemenid "talar" (porch with columns) style. Entrance building reflected in the pool, seen from the palace porch. Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, frescoes, reflections, pool
PMR-D2495 Iran, Isfahan: Kakh-e Chehel Sotun (Chehel Sotun Palace = 40 Pillars Palace) was built in 1647 under Shah Abbas II in the Safavid era but rebuilt after a fire in1706. It follows the Achaemenid "talar" (porch with columns) style. Fresco with part of the florally decorated ceiling. Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, frescoes, reflections, pool
PMR-D2494 Iran, Isfahan: Kakh-e Chehel Sotun (Chehel Sotun Palace = 40 Pillars Palace) was built in 1647 under Shah Abbas II in the Safavid era but rebuilt after a fire in1706. It follows the Achaemenid "talar" (porch with columns) style. Original fresco in the Throne Hall. Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, frescoes, reflections, pool
PMR-D2493 Iran, Isfahan: Kakh-e Chehel Sotun (Chehel Sotun Palace = 40 Pillars Palace) was built in 1647 under Shah Abbas II in the Safavid era but rebuilt after a fire in1706. It follows the Achaemenid "talar" (porch with columns) style. Original fresco in the Throne Hall. Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, frescoes, reflections, pool
PMR-D2492 Iran, Isfahan: Kakh-e Chehel Sotun (Chehel Sotun Palace = 40 Pillars Palace) was built in 1647 under Shah Abbas II in the Safavid era but rebuilt after a fire in1706. It follows the Achaemenid "talar" (porch with columns) style. Fresco in the Throne Hall: Nader Shah battles Sultan Mohammed (astride a white elephant), from the Qajar period. Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, frescoes, reflections, pool
PMR-D2491 Iran, Isfahan: Kakh-e Chehel Sotun (Chehel Sotun Palace = 40 Pillars Palace) was built in 1647 under Shah Abbas II in the Safavid era but rebuilt after a fire in1706. It follows the Achaemenid "talar" (porch with columns) style. Original fresco in the Throne Hall. Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, frescoes, reflections, pool
PMR-D2490 Iran, Isfahan: Kakh-e Chehel Sotun (Chehel Sotun Palace = 40 Pillars Palace) was built in 1647 under Shah Abbas II in the Safavid era but rebuilt after a fire in1706. It follows the Achaemenid "talar" (porch with columns) style. Original fresco in the Throne Hall. Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, frescoes, reflections, pool
PMR-D2489 Iran, Isfahan: Kakh-e Chehel Sotun (Chehel Sotun Palace = 40 Pillars Palace) was built in 1647 under Shah Abbas II in the Safavid era but rebuilt after a fire in1706. It follows the Achaemenid "talar" (porch with columns) style. Inside ceiling splendour. Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, frescoes, reflections, pool
PMR-D2488 Iran, Isfahan: Kakh-e Chehel Sotun (Chehel Sotun Palace = 40 Pillars Palace) was built in 1647 under Shah Abbas II in the Safavid era but rebuilt after a fire in1706. It follows the Achaemenid "talar" (porch with columns) style. Inside splendour. Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, frescoes, reflections, pool
PMR-D2487 Iran, Isfahan: Kakh-e Chehel Sotun (Chehel Sotun Palace = 40 Pillars Palace) was built in 1647 under Shah Abbas II in the Safavid era but rebuilt after a fire in1706. It follows the Achaemenid "talar" (porch with columns) style. Exquisitely painted roof of the porch, with wooden pillars. Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, frescoes, reflections, pool
PMR-D2486 Iran, Isfahan: Kakh-e Chehel Sotun (Chehel Sotun Palace = 40 Pillars Palace) was built in 1647 under Shah Abbas II in the Safavid era but rebuilt after a fire in1706. It follows the Achaemenid "talar" (porch with columns) style. The pool with sculpture in the foreground. Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, frescoes, reflections, pool
PMR-D2485 Iran, Isfahan: Kakh-e Chehel Sotun (Chehel Sotun Palace = 40 Pillars Palace) was built in 1647 under Shah Abbas II in the Safavid era but rebuilt after a fire in1706. It follows the Achaemenid "talar" (porch with columns) style. The pool is said to reflect 40 columns. Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, frescoes, reflections, pool
PMR-D2474 Iran, Isfahan: Kelisa-ye Vank (Vank Armenian Cathedral) was built between 1648 and 1655 with the approval of the Safavid rulers. View of the cathedral and tower from the adjacent gardens. Keywords: Persia, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, frescoes, colourful, historic, heritage
PMR-D2473 Iran, Isfahan: Kelisa-ye Vank (Vank Armenian Cathedral) was built between 1648 and 1655 with the approval of the Safavid rulers. Colourful domed ceiling over the nave shows much Persian influence. Keywords: Persia, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, frescoes, colourful, historic, heritage
PMR-D2472 Iran, Isfahan: Kelisa-ye Vank (Vank Armenian Cathedral) was built between 1648 and 1655 with the approval of the Safavid rulers. The colourful frescoes illustrating bible themes, took 15 years to complete and have recently been restored. Keywords: Persia, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, frescoes, colourful, historic, heritage
PMR-D2471 Iran, Isfahan: Kelisa-ye Vank (Vank Armenian Cathedral) was built between 1648 and 1655 with the approval of the Safavid rulers. The colourful frescoes illustrating bible themes, took 15 years to complete and have recently been restored. Keywords: Persia, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, frescoes, colourful, historic, heritage
PMR-D2470 Iran, Isfahan: Kelisa-ye Vank (Vank Armenian Cathedral) was built between 1648 and 1655 with the approval of the Safavid rulers. The dome and vaults are exquisitely decorated with coloured tiles, and include "trompe l'oeil" spectators under the dome. Keywords: Persia, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, frescoes, colourful, historic, heritage
PMR-D2469 Iran, Isfahan: Kelisa-ye Vank (Vank Armenian Cathedral) was built between 1648 and 1655 with the approval of the Safavid rulers. The colourful frescoes illustrating bible themes, took 15 years to complete and have recently been restored. Judgement Day. Keywords: Persia, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, frescoes, colourful, historic, heritage
PMR-D2468 Iran, Isfahan: Kelisa-ye Vank (Vank Armenian Cathedral) was built between 1648 and 1655 with the approval of the Safavid rulers. The colourful frescoes illustrating bible themes, took 15 years to complete and have recently been restored. Keywords: Persia, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, frescoes, colourful, historic, heritage
PMR-D2467 Iran, Isfahan: Kelisa-ye Vank (Vank Armenian Cathedral) was built between 1648 and 1655 with the approval of the Safavid rulers. View of the cathedral entrance and clock tower with faience ornamentation. Keywords: Persia, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, frescoes, colourful, historic, heritage
PMR-D2466 Iran, Isfahan: Kelisa-ye Vank (Vank Armenian Cathedral) was built between 1648 and 1655 with the approval of the Safavid rulers. Colourful entry portal with scene of the Annunciation in the tympanum. Keywords: Persia, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, frescoes, colourful, historic, heritage
PMR147K-34 Germany, Bavaria, Upper Franconia, Bamberg: Baroque balcony, known as "the swallow's nest", added to the Rathaus (Townhall) in 1744-56 by architect M. Küchel. Keywords: picturesque, timber-framed, half-timbered, architecture, frescoes, Franconia, cobblestones, national heritage, mediaeval, historical
PMR147K-23 Germany, Bavaria, Upper Franconia, Bamberg: Altes Rathaus (Old Townhall), dating from 1440, on its island in the River Regnitz, with the frescoes visible beyond the bridge. Keywords: picturesque, historical, mediaeval, national heritage, Franconia, architecture, timber frame, half-timbered
PMR689-09 Myanmar, Bagan: Indian-style Gubyaukgyi Temple contains a number of well preserved frescoes, thought to date back to its original construction date of 1113. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, architecture, colourful, religious, Burma
PMR471-02 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Eschenlohe: snow-bedecked figure on the war memorial. Keywords: picturesque, winter, snowfall, architecture, frescoes
PMR471-01 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Eschenlohe: snow scene with onion dome of the parish church. Keywords: picturesque, winter, snowfall, architecture, frescoes
PMR470-08 Romania, Wallachia, Curtea de Arges: modern statue of King Basarab I who ruled Wallachia 1310-52 from this capital, and founded the Princely Church which contains some of the oldest and finest frescoes in Romania. Keywords: national heritage, historic, culture, picturesque, mediaeval, bronze, sculpture, monument, memorial
PMR469-10 Romania. Transylvania, Sighisoara: the massive tower of the citadel, last rebuilt in 1676 after a fire, with clock, carillon and fading frescoes, is designed to withstand the toughest of sieges. Keywords: mediaeval, Schaessburg, Siebenbürgen, picturesque, national heritage, architecture, fortifications, defence, Saxon Land
PMR465-08 Romania, Moldavia, Iasi (pronounced "Yash"): the capital of Moldavia and of Romania from 1859-62, and third largest city of Romania, is a rich cultural centre. St. Nicholas' Princely Church, founded by Stefan cel Mare (Stephen the Great) in 1491-2, but demolished and rebuilt by French architect Lecomte de Noüy 1888-1904. Each blind window contains a colourful fresco. Keywords: architecture, national heritage, historic, culture, Christian, Orthodox, picturesque, mediaeval
PMR463-09 Romania, Southern Bucovina, Voronet: the monastery church, founded by Stefan cel Mare (Stephen the Great), was built and painted in 1488. Illuminated by the sun are the frescoes on the eastern apse. Keywords: frescoes, Christian, Orthodox, architecture, mediaeval, painted monastery, colourful
PMR463-07 Romania, Southern Bucovina, Voronet: the monastery church, founded by Stefan cel Mare (Stephen the Great), was built and painted in 1488. Illuminated by the sun is the famous "Last Judgement" fresco on the western facade. Keywords: frescoes, Christian, Orthodox, architecture, mediaeval, painted monastery, colourful
PMR463-05 Romania, Southern Bucovina, Humor:f the monastery church, with its fresco-covered walls, founded in 1530, for Prince Petru Rares and his chancellor, Toader Bubuiog. Keywords: frescoes, Christian, Orthodox, architecture, mediaeval, painted monastery, colourful
PMR463-04 Romania, Southern Bucovina, Humor: a solitary defence tower is all that remains of the monastery's fortifications; in the background is the new Orthodox church. Keywords: frescoes, Christian, Orthodox, architecture, mediaeval, painted monastery, colourful, defence
PMR463-03 Romania, Southern Bucovina, Humor: the fresco-covered walls of the monastery church, founded in 1530, for Prince Petru Rares and his chancellor, Toader Bubuiog. Keywords: frescoes, colourful, painted monastery, mediaeval, architecture, Orthodox, Christian
PMR462-10 Romania, Southern Bucovina, Arbore: decorated gravestones in the monastery graveyard. Keywords: frescoes, fortifications, Christian, Orthodox, architecture, mediaeval, painted monastery, colourful
PMR462-09 Romania, Southern Bucovina, Arbore: colourful frescoes which cover the walls of the church, built by a Moldavian dignitary, Luca Arbore, in 1503. The frescoes were painted by Dragos Coman in 1541. Keywords: frescoes, fortifications, Christian, Orthodox, architecture, mediaeval, painted monastery, colourful
PMR462-08 Romania, Southern Bucovina, Arbore: portal with carved inscription above and some of the frescoes which cover the walls of the church, built by a Moldavian dignitary, Luca Arbore, in 1503. Keywords: frescoes, fortifications, Christian, Orthodox, architecture, mediaeval, painted monastery, colourful
PMR462-07 Romania, Southern Bucovina, Arbore: colourful frescoes which cover the walls of the church, built by a Moldavian dignitary, Luca Arbore, in 1503. Keywords: frescoes, fortifications, Christian, Orthodox, architecture, mediaeval, painted monastery, colourful
PMR462-06 Romania, Southern Bucovina, Arbore: repairs to the frescoes which cover the walls of the church, built by a Moldavian dignitary, Luca Arbore, in 1503. Keywords: frescoes, fortifications, Christian, Orthodox, architecture, mediaeval, painted monastery, colourful
PMR462-03 Romania, Southern Bucovina, Putna: the treasury tower of the monastery, founded in 1466-70 by Stefan cel Mare (Stephen the Great), has survived intact from the 15th century. Keywords: frescoes, colourful, painted monastery, mediaeval, architecture, Orthodox, Christian, fortifications
PMR462-02 Romania, Southern Bucovina, Putna: the monastery church, founded in 1466-70 by Stefan cel Mare (Stephen the Great), with the belltower, built in 1886, in the background. Keywords: frescoes, colourful, painted monastery, mediaeval, architecture, Orthodox, Christian, fortifications
PMR462-01 Romania, Southern Bucovina, Putna: the monastery church with its east-end apse, founded in 1466-70 by Stefan cel Mare (Stephen the Great). Keywords: frescoes, fortifications, Christian, Orthodox, architecture, mediaeval, painted monastery, colourful
PMR461-12 Romania, Southern Bucovina, Putna: the monastery church, founded in 1466-70 by Stefan cel Mare (Stephen the Great), with one of the defence towers in the background. Keywords: frescoes, colourful, painted monastery, mediaeval, architecture, Orthodox, Christian, fortifications
PMR461-09 Romania, Southern Bucovina, Sucevita: view of the fortified monastery compound with the church in the centre, surrounded by the Carpathian hills. The largest and finest of the Bucovina monasteries and last to be built. Keywords: frescoes, fortifications, defence, colourful, painted monastery, mediaeval, architecture, Orthodox, Christian
PMR461-08 Romania, Southern Bucovina, Sucevita: view of the fortified monastery compound with the church in the centre, surrounded by the Carpathian hills. The largest and finest of the Bucovina monasteries and last to be built. Keywords: frescoes, fortifications, defence, colourful, painted monastery, mediaeval, architecture, Orthodox, Christian
PMR461-07 Romania, Southern Bucovina, Sucevita: view of the fortifications from inside the monastery walls. Keywords: frescoes, defence, colourful, painted monastery, mediaeval, architecture, Orthodox, Christian
PMR461-06 Romania, Southern Bucovina, Sucevita: fresco-covered walls of the monastery church, founded in 1583-6, The frescoes were painted by the brothers Ion and Sofronie. The churcht was burnt down in 1831 and subsequently rebuilt and restored. The largest and finest of the Bucovina monasteries and last to be built. Keywords: frescoes, colourful, painted monastery, mediaeval, architecture, Orthodox, Christian
PMR461-05 Romania, Southern Bucovina, Sucevita: the monastery church, founded in 1583-6, with its fresco-covered walls. It was burnt down in 1831 and subsequently rebuilt and restored. The largest and finest of the Bucovina monasteries and last to be built. Keywords: frescoes, colourful, painted monastery, mediaeval, architecture, Orthodox, Christian
PMR461-02 Romania, Southern Bucovina, Pojorita: modern Orthodox church with frescoes and decorative roof tiles. Keywords: countryside, Byzantine, architecture, rustical, scenery, green hills, Carpathians
PMR488-09 Island of Crete, Palace of Knossos: "House of the Frescoes", adjacent to the "Royal Road". Keywords: architecture, restoration, preservation, history, historic, excavations, archeological, archeology, national heritage
PMR488-03 Island of Crete, Palace of Knossos: restored portico with columns and relief fresco of the bull, above the north entrance. Keywords: picturesque, restoration, preservation, history, historic, excavations, archeological, archeology, national heritage, architecture
PMR441-02 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Bad Tölz: frescoes on the facade of the "Sponer Haus" and former Town Hall. Keywords: alpine, village life, cobbled street, Alps, picturesque
PMR439-10 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Mittenwald: cottage facade with frescoes and geraniums. Keywords: alpine, colourful, Alps, alpine scenery, picturesque
PMR438-09 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Oberammergau: frescoes on the "Hänsel & Gretel Haus" in the Ettaler Strasse. Keywords: alpine, picturesque, colourful, nature, fall, autumn colours
PMR438-05 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Oberammergau: Hotel Alte Post, with wall frescoes and tables on the pavement. Keywords: alpine, picturesque, colourful
PMR540-03 Slovenia, Radovljica: frescoed facade of one of the mediaeval houses in the old market square. Keywords: architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, historic
PMR525-10 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Oberammergau: drinking beer in the winter sunshine outside the Hotel Alte Post, with its colourful frescoes. Keywords: alpine, street cafe, chalet, picturesque, colourful
PMR142K-26 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Oberammergau: Marie-Mattfeld "Hänsel- und Gretel-Kinderheim" (Orphanage) with profuse frescoes on the facade. Keywords: alpine, picturesque, colourful, nature, fall, autumn colours
PMR124K-15 Germany, Saxony, Görlitz: the frescoed "Acanthus House" at 20 Neisse Strasse houses a restaurant. Keywords: East Germany, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque
PMR119K-30 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Bad Tölz: Heiligkreuzkirche (Church of the Holy Cross) and the tiny Leonhardi-Kapelle (chapel) on the Kalvarienburg. Keywords: architecture, tradition, national heritage, picturesque, colourful facades, painted facades, frescoes, Bavarian village
PMR119K-29 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Bad Tölz: pavement café and facades of burgher houses stretching down the Marktstrasse towards the River Isar. Keywords: architecture, Bavarian village, frescoes, painted facades, colourful facades, picturesque, national heritage, tradition
PMR119K-28 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Bad Tölz: statue of Kaspar Winzerer III, who captured the French King Franz/Francois in 1525, after the battle of Pavia. Keywords: architecture, tradition, national heritage, picturesque, colourful facades, painted facades, frescoes, Bavarian village
PMR119K-27 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Bad Tölz: a row of historic burgher houses on the Marktstrasse, with the Altes Rathaus (Old Town Hall) in the foreground. Keywords: architecture, tradition, national heritage, picturesque, colourful facades, painted facades, frescoes, Bavarian village
PMR119K-26 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Bad Tölz: pavement café on the main street, Marktstrasse, with the onion dome of the Altes Rathaus (Old Town Hall) in the background. Keywords: architecture, tradition, national heritage, picturesque, colourful facades, painted facades, frescoes, Bavarian village
PMR119K-25 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Bad Tölz: Heiligkreuzkirche (Church of the Holy Cross), built ca. 1720 for Friedrich Nockher, who was responsible for the important salt trade of the time. Keywords: architecture, tradition, national heritage, picturesque, colourful facades, painted facades, frescoes, Bavarian village
PMR119K-24 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Bad Tölz: Heiligkreuzkirche (Church of the Holy Cross) on the Kalvarienberg, from the bank of the River Isar. Keywords: architecture, spring blossom, tradition, national heritage, picturesque, colourful facades, painted facades, frescoes, Bavarian village
PMR109K-20 France, Périgord, St. Genies: Chapelle du Cheylard contains a number of valuable 14th century frescoes depicting the life of Christ. Keywords: Dordogne, picturesque, national heritage, architecture, Neanderthal, stone-age man, cave dwellings, historic, mediaeval, Cro-Magnon, chapel, Christian religion
PMR091K-01 Macedonia, Ohrid: the Romanesque Church of St. Sofia, built in the 11th century, contains uniquely important frescoes. Keywords: Byzantine architecture, Yugoslavia, Orthodox church, Christian, historic, national heritage
PMR090K-31 Macedonia, Ohrid: the Romanesque Church of St. Sofia, built in the 11th century, contains uniquely important frescoes. Keywords: Byzantine architecture, Yugoslavia, Orthodox church, Christian, historic, national heritage
PMR085K-05 Switzerland, Canton Schaffhausen, Stein am Rhein: frescoes on the Rathaus (town hall) (built 1542) depicting scenes from the town's history. Keywords: Lake Constance, Bodensee, historic, picturesque, mediaeval, heritage, burgher houses
PMR077K-23 Germany, Baden- Wurttemberg, Bad Waldsee: the market square with the old Kornhaus (Gothic) on the far side. Keywords: heritage, al fresco food, street cafe, mediaeval, half timbered houses, timber frame houses, Gothic architecture, historic
PMR057K-07 Austria, Tyrol, Achenkirch: Hotel zur Scholastika on Achensee (Lake Achen), showing the frescoes of hunters on the facade. Keywords: Alps
PMR048K-23 Guatemala: Chichicastenango, a Maya town in the mountains, occupied by the Kaqchikel since pre-Columbian days, attracts large numbers of tourists on its two market days. Catholicism and paganism co-exist happily and even overlap. Here, the main road northwards leaves the town through the frescoed arch of a bridge.
PMR024K-18 Singapore: Ceiling fresco of assembled gods and godesses (Brahma, Sarasvati, Krishna, Ganesh et al.) in the Sri Mariamman Hindu Temple in South Bridge Road.
PMR024K-17 Singapore: Ceiling fresco: young Krishna (?) in the Sri Mariamman Hindu Temple in South Bridge Road. Keywords: religion, Hindu gods
PMR024K-16 Singapore: Ceiling fresco: Sri Gowmari with peacock, symbol of Subramanyan in the Sri Mariamman Hindu Temple in South Bridge Road. Keywords: religion, Hindu gods
PMR009K-32 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Straubing: "Dance of Death" frescoes in a chapel dating from 1486 in the graveyard of St.. Peter's church, Straubing. The frescoes were made in 1763. Keywords: skeleton, grim reaper, mortality
PMR009K-31 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Straubing: "Dance of Death" frescoes in a chapel dating from 1486 in the graveyard of St.. Peter's church, Straubing. The frescoes were made in 1763. Keywords: skeleton, grim reaper, mortality
PMR009K-30 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Straubing: "Dance of Death" frescoes in a chapel dating from 1486 in the graveyard of St.. Peter's church, Straubing. The frescoes were made in 1763. Keywords: skeleton, grim reaper, mortality
PMR043K-04 Germany, Baden-Wurttemberg, Tubingen: Upper facade of the Rathaus (town hall), with frescos and astronomical clock dating from 1511. Keywords: Renaissance architecture, gables, sgraffito
PMR071K-32 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Mittenwald: Visitors enjoying the autumn sunshine at outdoor restaurant tables in Mittenwald, with traditional frescoed houses in the background. Keywords: alpine, picturesque, picturesque, German heritage, geraniums, snow-roofs
PMR071K-31 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Mittenwald: Locals enjoying the autumn sunshine on the green in Mittenwald, with traditional frescoed chalets in the background. Keywords: alpine, picturesque, German heritage, peaceful, relaxing
PMR071K-30 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Mittenwald: The tower of the parish church at Mittenwald is covered with frescoes. Keywords: alpine, picturesque, Baroque architecture, religious architecture
PMR071K-29 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Mittenwald: Reading the Sunday paper on the green in the autumn sunshine in front of a row of traditional houses with frescoes and geraniums in a corner of Mittenwald. Keywords: alpine, peaceful, relaxing, picturesque
PMR065K-08 Bulgaria, Rila: Rilski Monastery, 1100 metres high in the Rila Mountains, is the largest and most important monastery in Bulgaria. Built on the site of the hermit, Ivan Rilski's retreat in the 10th century, it has been rebuilt a number of times. Here, colourful frescoes on the walls of the church verandah.
PMR065K-07 Bulgaria, Rila: Rilski Monastery, 1100 metres high in the Rila Mountains, is the largest and most important monastery in Bulgaria. Built on the site of the hermit, Ivan Rilski's retreat in the 10th century, it has been rebuilt a number of times. Here, colourful frescoes on the walls of the church verandah.
PMR065K-06 Bulgaria, Rila: Rilski Monastery, 1100 metres high in the Rila Mountains, is the largest and most important monastery in Bulgaria. Built on the site of the hermit, Ivan Rilski's retreat in the 10th century, it has been rebuilt a number of times. Here, colourful frescoes in the roof of the church verandah.
PMR063K-13 Bulgaria, Veliko Tarnovo, Preobrashenski Monastery: belltower, frescoes and fallen boulder in the foreground, with towering cliffs behind.
PMR062K-11 Bulgaria: Veliko Tarnovo, the first capital of Bulgaria from 1187. The site was previously used by the Thracians and then the Romans before the Bulgarians came, and is virtually surrounded by a loop of the River Yantra. Here, 13/14th century frescoes depicting the Patriarchs in the Church of Saints Peter and Paul.
PMR062K-10 Bulgaria: Veliko Tarnovo, the first capital of Bulgaria from 1187. The site was previously used by the Thracians and then the Romans before the Bulgarians came, and is virtually surrounded by a loop of the River Yantra. Here, 13/14th century frescoes (of St. Peter and Paul) in the Church of Saints Peter and Paul.
PMR062K-09 Bulgaria: Veliko Tarnovo, the first capital of Bulgaria from 1187. The site was previously used by the Thracians and then the Romans before the Bulgarians came, and is virtually surrounded by a loop of the River Yantra. Here, 13/14th century frescoes in the Church of Saints Peter and Paul.
PMR062K-08 Bulgaria: Veliko Tarnovo, the first capital of Bulgaria from 1187. The site was previously used by the Thracians and then the Romans before the Bulgarians came, and is virtually surrounded by a loop of the River Yantra. Here, 13/14th century frescoes in the Church of Saints Peter and Paul.
PMR059K-30 Romania, Moldavia: Part of a modern fresco on the monastery at Petru Voda representing images of saints and the twelve desciples.
PMR059K-29 Romania, Moldavia: Part of a modern fresco on the monastery of Petru Voda representing the last judgement.
PMR398-08 Steingaden, Upper Bavaria: the Wieskirche (church in a meadow), is the goal of numerous pilgrims from far and wide. In spring it stands in a sea of flowers. The famous ceiling frescoes by Domenikus Zimmermann have put it on the list of European Heritage Buildings. Keywords: pilgrimage, miracle, tourist attraction, picturesque, photogenic, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse
PMR398-02 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Oberammergau: Marie-Mattfeld "Hänsel- und Gretel-Kinderheim" (Orphanage) with profuse frescoes on the facade. Keywords: alpine, artistic, art, colourful, picturesque
PMR397-12 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Oberammergau: an ornately frescoed oriel. Keywords: colourful, art, architecture, picturesque
PMR397-11 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Oberammergau: frescoed birth house of Ludwig Thoma, famous Bavarian author and playwright. Keywords: colourful, writers, literature, architecture, picturesque
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
PMR634-05 Switzerland, Schaffhausen, Stein am Rhein: Rathaus (town hall), dating from 1542, with frescoes depicting the town's history. Keywords: historic, mediaeval, national heritage, clocktower, architecture
PMR629-06 Germany, Rhineland Palatinate, Mainz: decorated facades in the market square, the "Lion" Pharmacy ornately frescoed. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historic, picturesque
PMR625-01 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Mittenwald: Picturesque alpine houses with frescoes, clustered round a courtyard with geranium-bedecked fountain and wooden horse-trough.
PMR616-10 Bulgaria, Rila: Rilski Monastery, 1100 metres high in the Rila Mountains, is the largest and most important monastery in Bulgaria. Built on the site of the hermit, Ivan Rilski's retreat in the 10th century, it has been rebuilt a number of times. Here, the monastery church, renowned for its numerous colourful frescoes. Keywords: Orthodox churches, Bulgarian architecture, religious buildings, Byzantine
PMR616-08 Bulgaria, Melnik: Sandstone cliffs are omnipresent in the town of Melnik in the Pirin Mountains, about 15 kilometres from the Turkish border. Here: small cafe with outside tables in an intimate square of the old town. Keywords: restaurant, eating and drinking, al fresco meals
PMR614-03 Bulgaria: Batchkovo Monastery, in the Rodopi Mountains, was founded in the 12th century but several times rebuilt. It is the second largest and most important monastery in Bulgaria. View of the columned entry porch, decorated with frescoes, with the monastery church behind. Keywords: religious building, Orthodox church, Byzantine style, monks, retreat
PMR613-09 Bulgaria: Plovdiv received international acclaim for its painstaking restoration of the old Turkish-style houses in the old quarter. A bar and cafe occupies one of the restored houses with overhanging second storey. Keywords: Turkish-style architecture, cobbled streets, al fresco eating and drinking, pastel colours
PMR613-07 Bulgaria: Plovdiv received international acclaim for its painstaking restoration of the old Turkish-style houses in the old quarter. An interesting gateway with fresco; the Balabanov House faces the end of the street. Keywords: Turkish-style architecture, cobbled streets
PMR609-10 Romania, Moldavia, Petru Voda: The 20th century monastery at Petru Voda painted with the traditional age-old frescoes. Keywords: Orthodox church, religious building, Romanian architecture, religious architecture, monks
PMR609-09 Romania, Moldavia, Durau: The Orthodox monastery at Durau, with frescoes in the gateway arch Keywords: Orthodox church, religious building, Romanian architecture, religious architecture, monks
PMR594-11 Mexico City: Mural in the Palacio Nacional by Diego Rivera, begun in 1929, depicting, inter alia, the Conquest, Independence and Revolution, as well as most of Mexico's past leaders and notable personalities. Keywords: Art, Diego Rivera, fresco, mural, painting
PMR577-02 Cyprus, Kalopanagiotis: Courtyard of the monastery of Agios Ioannis Lampadistis at Kalopanagiotis, dating in part from the 11th century. Within are well preserved frescoes from 13-15th centuries.
PMR666-03 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Bad Tölz: view of Marktstrasse, looking towards the River Isar, with the Town Hall's onion dome prominent. Keywords: architecture, tradition, national heritage, picturesque, colourful facades, painted facades, frescoes, Bavarian village
PMR666-02 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Bad Tölz: the Sporrer Haus, no. 45 Marktstrasse, whose facade is decorated with many frescoes. Keywords: architecture, tradition, national heritage, picturesque, colourful facades, painted facades, frescoes, Bavarian village
PMR666-01 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Bad Tölz: Altes Rathaus (the former Town Hall - until 1905), dating from about 1476, sports an onion dome. Keywords: architecture, Bavarian village, frescoes, painted facades, colourful facades, picturesque, national heritage, tradition
PMR567-02 Cyprus: Byzantine church of Ayia Paraskevi in the village of Yeroskipou contains some remarkable frescoes. Keywords: architecture

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