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PMR143-02
Bulgaria, Sofia: dominating the city from the highest point - the Alexander Nevsky Orthodox Cathedral, built in 1912 in memory of those who died during the Bulgarian war of independence.
Keywords: capital city, metropolis, architecture, heritage, culture, historic

PMR113-12
Republic of San Marino: founded on 3rd September 301 AD, San Marino claims to be the oldest sovereign state still extant. The highest tower of the Guaita Fortress which dates from the 11th century, but much modified. It houses a museum of cannons and field guns. The fortress stands on Mount Titano (756 metres).
Keywords: enclave, micro-state, UNESCO, picturesque, historic, architecture, mediaeval, battlements, crenellations, fortifications

PMR104-09
Egypt, Aswan: highest surviving part of the ruin of Trajan's Temple on Elephantine Island.
Keywords: Egyptology, archeology, antiquity, historical, hieroglyphics, architecture, culture

PMR-D11513
Greece, Island of Corfu, summit of Mount Pantokrator (914 metres): interior of the church of the Orthodox monastery of Ypsilou Pantokratora, where at present one monk remains in residence. Greece, Island of Corfu, summit of Mount Pantokrator (914 metres): interior of the church of the Orthodox monastery of Ypsilou Pantokratora, where at present one monk remains in residence.
Keywords: chapel, church, highest, iconostasis, Ionian Islands, isolated

PMR-D11451
Greece, Island of Corfu, summit of Mount Pantokrator (914 metres): approach to the Orthodox monastery of Ypsilou Pantokratora, where at present one monk remains in residence.
Keywords: barren, highest, Ionian Islands, isolated, rocky

PMR-D11448
Greece, Island of Corfu, summit of Mount Pantokrator (914 metres): entrance and belltower to the Orthodox monastery of Ypsilou Pantokratora, with the base of the 86-metre-high antenna in the background.
Keywords: archway, church, highest, Ionian Islands, isolated, transmission mast

PMR-D11447
Greece, Island of Corfu, summit of Mount Pantokrator (914 metres): the domain of the Orthodox monastery of Ypsilou Pantokratora. The legs of the giant 86-metre-high antenna are visible in the courtyard.
Keywords: church, highest, Ionian Islands, isolated, transmission mast, well

PMR-D11446
Greece, Island of Corfu, summit of Mount Pantokrator (914 metres): the Orthodox monastery of Ypsilou Pantokratora, where at present one monk remains in residence.
Keywords: chapel, church, highest, Ionian Islands, isolated

PMR-D8636
Chile: Malleco Viaduct, crossing Malleco River Valley near Collipulli, was opened on 26th October 1890, at which time it was the highest bridge of that type in the world. It was constructed by the French company, Schneider et Cie.
Keywords: engineering, Latin America, railway bridge, South America, yellow

PMR-D8635
Chile: Malleco Viaduct, crossing Malleco River Valley near Collipulli, was opened on 26th October 1890, at which time it was the highest bridge of that type in the world. It was constructed by the French company, Schneider et Cie.
Keywords: South America, railway bridge, yellow, engineering, Latin America

PMR-D8624
Chile. Santiago: Torre Telefonica, at 132 metres, is the third highest building in Santiago. It has 32 storeys and was completed in 1994.
Keywords: South America, develpments, high-rise, skyscrapers, Latin America

PMR-D8622
Chile. Santiago: Costanera Center Torre 2 or Gran Torre Santiago, at 300 metres, is the second highest building in Latin America. Completed in 2013, it has 62 storeys and contains Latin America's largest shopping centre.
Keywords: South America, high-rise, skyscrapers, Latin America, offices

PMR-D8621
Chile. Santiago: high-rise buildings in Santiago's newly developing north-east, including the Gran Torre Santiago, the second highest building in Latin America (right).
Keywords: South America, Latin America, skyscrapers, high-rise

PMR-D8620
Chile. Santiago: Titanium La Portado, at 205 metres, is the second highest building in Chile Completed in 2010, it has 55 storeys and 129,000 square metres office floor space. It survived the earthquake of 2010 undamaged.
Keywords: South America, offices, high-rise, skyscrapers, Latin America, developments

PMR-D8615
Chile. Santiago: Titanium La Portado, at 205 metres, is the second highest building in Chile Completed in 2010, it has 55 storeys and 129,000 square metres office floor space. It survived the earthquake of 2010 undamaged.
Keywords: South America, offices, high-rise, skyscrapers, Latin America, developments

PMR-D7927
Germany, Bavaria, Mittelfranken, Schillingsfürst: late 18th century baroque castle of the Princes of Hohenlohe-Schillingsfürst, now a falconry centre and health resort. It lies on the highest point of the Franconian Heights (545 metres), overlooking the town of Sschillingsfürst.
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, Romantische Strasse, Romantic Road, culture, mediaeval, heritage, historic, colourful

PMR-D7926
Germany, Bavaria, Mittelfranken, Schillingsfürst: late 18th century baroque castle of the Princes of Hohenlohe-Schillingsfürst, now a falconry centre and health resort. It lies on the highest point of the Franconian Heights (545 metres), overlooking the town of Sschillingsfürst.
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, Romantische Strasse, Romantic Road, culture, mediaeval, heritage, historic, colourful

PMR-D7925
Germany, Bavaria, Mittelfranken, Schillingsfürst: late 18th century baroque castle of the Princes of Hohenlohe-Schillingsfürst, now a falconry centre and health resort. It lies on the highest point of the Franconian Heights (545 metres), overlooking the town of Sschillingsfürst.
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, Romantische Strasse, Romantic Road, culture, mediaeval, heritage, historic, colourful

PMR-D7697
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: dawn light on the snow-covered Zugspitze, Germany's highest mountain (2962 metres), in the Bavarian Alps.
Keywords: picturesque, sunlight, first light, alpine, landscape, mist, colourful

PMR-D7639
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.
Keywords: Africa, national symbol, superlative, architecture, Maghreb, Islam, Muslim, culture, artistic

PMR-D7638
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.
Keywords: Africa, artistic, culture, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb, architecture, superlative, national symbol

PMR-D7637
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.
Part of one of the polychrome panels bordering the ablutions basin.
Keywords: Africa, artistic, culture, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb, architecture, superlative, national symbol

PMR-D7636
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 Royal Doors, of engraved bronze (from Russia), electrically operated, surrounded by inlaid arches.
Keywords: Africa, artistic, culture, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb, architecture, superlative, national symbol

PMR-D7635
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.
Courtyard, bounded by an arched gallery.
Keywords: Africa, artistic, culture, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb, architecture, superlative, national symbol

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-D7633
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 fluted ablutions basin with polychrome faience designs as backing.
Keywords: Africa, tiling, colourful, artistic, culture, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb, architecture, superlative, national symbol

PMR-D7632
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.
An elegant horseshoe-shaped arch encloses the ablutions basin.
Keywords: Africa, artistic, culture, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb, architecture, superlative, national symbol

PMR-D7631
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.
View of the arched galleries from the terrace.
Keywords: Africa, national symbol, superlative, architecture, Maghreb, Islam, Muslim, culture, artistic

PMR-D7630
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.
A closer look at the green tiles and ornamentation on the upper part of the minaret.
Keywords: Africa, national symbol, superlative, architecture, Maghreb, Islam, Muslim, culture, artistic

PMR-D7629
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.
Keywords: Africa, artistic, culture, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb, architecture, superlative, national symbol

PMR-D7628
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.
One of the polychrome faience panels with geometrical motifs on the arched gallery.
Keywords: Africa, tiles, colourful, artistic, culture, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb, architecture, superlative, national symbol

PMR-D7627
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.
Keywords: Africa, artistic, culture, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb, architecture, superlative, national symbol

PMR-D7626
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.
Keywords: Africa, artistic, culture, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb, architecture, superlative, national symbol

PMR-D7250
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: the sand dunes at Tin Merzouga in the Tadrart mountains, the highest in the region.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar

PMR-D7249
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: the sand dunes at Tin Merzouga in the Tadrart mountains, the highest in the region.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar

PMR-D7248
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: the sand dunes at Tin Merzouga in the Tadrart mountains, the highest in the region.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar

PMR-D7247
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: the sand dunes at Tin Merzouga in the Tadrart mountains, the highest in the region.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar

PMR-D7246
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: the sand dunes at Tin Merzouga in the Tadrart mountains, the highest in the region.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar

PMR-D7245
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: the sand dunes at Tin Merzouga in the Tadrart mountains, the highest in the region.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar

PMR-D7244
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: the sand dunes at Tin Merzouga in the Tadrart mountains, the highest in the region.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar

PMR-D7243
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: the sand dunes at Tin Merzouga in the Tadrart mountains, the highest in the region.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar

PMR-D7242
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: the sand dunes at Tin Merzouga in the Tadrart mountains, the highest in the region.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar

PMR-D7241
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: the sand dunes at Tin Merzouga in the Tadrart mountains, the highest in the region.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar

PMR-D7238
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: the sand dunes at Tin Merzouga in the Tadrart mountains, the highest in the region.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar

PMR-D7237
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: the sand dunes at Tin Merzouga in the Tadrart mountains, the highest in the region.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar

PMR-D7235
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: sunset over the camp site in the sand dunes at Tin Merzouga in the Tadrart mountains, the highest in the region.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar

PMR-D7234
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: sunset over the sand dunes at Tin Merzouga in the Tadrart mountains, the highest in the region.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar

PMR-D7233
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: the sand dunes at Tin Merzouga in the Tadrart mountains, the highest in the region.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar

PMR-D7232
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: camp site in the sand dunes at Tin Merzouga in the Tadrart mountains, the highest in the region.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar

PMR-D7231
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: the sand dunes at Tin Merzouga in the Tadrart mountains, the highest in the region.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar

PMR-D7230
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: camp site in the sand dunes at Tin Merzouga in the Tadrart mountains, the highest in the region.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar

PMR-D7229
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: camp site in the sand dunes at Tin Merzouga in the Tadrart mountains, the highest in the region.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar

PMR-D7228
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: camp site in the sand dunes at Tin Merzouga in the Tadrart mountains, the highest in the region.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar

PMR-D6900
Germany, Saxony, Leipzig: the monolithic "Battle of the Nations Monument" (Völkerschlachtdenkmal) built between 1898 and 1913 in memory of the men who fell in the battle against Napoleon in 1813. At 91 metres, it is the highest monument in Europe, and 500 steps lead to the top. Late afternoon view from the front with reflecting pool.
Keywords: commemoration, historic, memorial, masonry, architecture, statues, heritage, granite, Bruno Schmitz, sculptures, colossus

PMR-D6897
Germany, Saxony, Leipzig: the monolithic "Battle of the Nations Monument" (Völkerschlachtdenkmal) built between 1898 and 1913 in memory of the men who fell in the battle against Napoleon in 1813. At 91 metres, it is the highest monument in Europe, and 500 steps lead to the top. Closer view of the figures 'on watch' surrounding the top.
Keywords: commemoration, historic, memorial, masonry, architecture, statues, heritage, granite, Bruno Schmitz, sculptures, colossus

PMR-D6896
Germany, Saxony, Leipzig: the monolithic "Battle of the Nations Monument" (Völkerschlachtdenkmal) built between 1898 and 1913 in memory of the men who fell in the battle against Napoleon in 1813. At 91 metres, it is the highest monument in Europe, and 500 steps lead to the top. View from the front with reflecting pool.
Keywords: commemoration, historic, memorial, masonry, architecture, statues, heritage, granite, Bruno Schmitz, sculptures, colossus

PMR-D6895
Germany, Saxony, Leipzig: the monolithic "Battle of the Nations Monument" (Völkerschlachtdenkmal) built between 1898 and 1913 in memory of the men who fell in the battle against Napoleon in 1813. At 91 metres, it is the highest monument in Europe, and 500 steps lead to the top. View from the front with reflecting pool.
Keywords: commemoration, historic, memorial, masonry, architecture, statues, heritage, granite, Bruno Schmitz, sculptures, colossus

PMR-D6889
Germany, Saxony, Leipzig: main facade of the New Town Hall (Neues Rathaus), built in 1905 on the site of the old Pleissenburg Castle and retaining the tower, which, at 114.8 metres, is the highest town hall tower in Germany.
Keywords: historic, heritage, architecture, renaissance, baroque, city hall

PMR-D6888
Germany, Saxony, Leipzig: main facade of the New Town Hall (Neues Rathaus), built in 1905 on the site of the old Pleissenburg Castle and retaining the tower, which, at 114.8 metres, is the highest town hall tower in Germany.
Keywords: historic, heritage, architecture, renaissance, baroque, city hall

PMR-D6884
Germany, Saxony, Leipzig: the monolithic "Battle of the Nations Monument" (Völkerschlachtdenkmal) built between 1898 and 1913 in memory of the men who fell in the battle against Napoleon in 1813. At 91 m, it is the highest monument in Europe, and 500 steps lead to the top. Statues of fallen warriors in the crypt and stained glass window.
Keywords: commemoration, historic, memorial, masonry, architecture, statues, heritage, granite, Bruno Schmitz, sculptures, colossus

PMR-D6883
Germany, Saxony, Leipzig: the monolithic "Battle of the Nations Monument" (Völkerschlachtdenkmal) built between 1898 and 1913 in memory of the men who fell in the battle against Napoleon in 1813. At 91 metres, it is the highest monument in Europe, and 500 steps lead to the top. View from the rear.
Keywords: commemoration, historic, memorial, masonry, architecture, statues, heritage, granite, Bruno Schmitz, sculptures, colossus

PMR-D6882
Germany, Saxony, Leipzig: the monolithic "Battle of the Nations Monument" (Völkerschlachtdenkmal) built between 1898 and 1913 in memory of the men who fell in the battle against Napoleon in 1813. At 91 metres, it is the highest monument in Europe, and 500 steps lead to the top. View from the rear.
Keywords: commemoration, historic, memorial, masonry, architecture, statues, heritage, granite, Bruno Schmitz, sculptures, colossus

PMR-D6626
Northern Ireland, County Down, Newcastle: the main street, overlooked by Slieve Donard, the highest of the Mourne Mountains.
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, heritage, estate, street view

PMR-D6434
Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Bad Mergentheim: the Bläserturm, at 49 metres, is the highest part of the Castle of the Knights of the Teutonic Order which dates back to the 11th century.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, sanatorium, spa, health-resort, Teutonic Order

PMR-D6230
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Donauwörth: facades on the main street, Reichsstrasse. The highest step-gable is the "Tanzhaus" which houses a 600-seat theatre and restaurant.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6173
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Garmisch-Partenkirchen: view of the Marmolada, at 3343 metres, the highest mountain in the Dolomites in Italy, from the summit of the Zugsptze (2962 metres) in Germany.
Keywords: alpine, picturesque, alpine scenery, mountain range, panorama, ski lifts, ski slopes, ski piste, snow

PMR-D6160
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Garmisch-Partenkirchen: inside the new Eibsee Cable Car which ascends the Zugspitze, Germany's highest mountain. It traverses 3213 metres in a single span, the world's longest, gaining 1945 metres , the world's highest. It was inaugurated on 21st December 2017. The cabin can accommodate nearly 100 persons.
Keywords: alpine, engineering, feat, lift, pylon, world-record

PMR-D6159
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Garmisch-Partenkirchen: the new Eibsee Cable Car which ascends the Zugspitze, Germany's highest mountain. It traverses 3213 metres in a single span, the world's longest, gaining 1945 metres , the world's highest, supported by a single pylon (upper left). It was inaugurated on 21st December 2017.
Keywords: alpine, engineering, feat, lift, world-record

PMR-D6156
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Garmisch-Partenkirchen: the lower station serving the new Eibsee Cable Car which ascends the Zugspitze, Germany's highest mountain. It traverses 3213 metres in a single span, the world's longest, gaining 1945 metres , the world's highest. It was inaugurated on 21st December 2017.
Keywords: alpine, engineering, feat, lift, pylon, world-record

PMR-D5563
Greece, Island of Santorini: archeological excavations of a Minoan city at Akrotiri which was buried after the eruption of the Thera volcano, approximately 3600 years ago.
The highest wall so far uncovered is a house fronting on to a triangular square.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, heritage, Cyclades, Thera, Thira, bronze age, prehistoric, civilisation, ruins

PMR-D5091
Tajikistan, Dushanbe, capital city: twin office towers, which are the highest in the city.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, heritage, street scene

PMR-D4884
People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Turpan: the Emin minaret adjoins the Uyghur mosque in Turpan. Built in 1777 , it is 44 metres high, the highest minaret in China. The geometrical and floral patterns on the sun-dried bricks are typical Uighur work.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, archeology, ancient, historical, antiquity, culture, heritage, architecture, adobe, tower, Turfan

PMR-D4883
People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Turpan: the Emin minaret adjoins the Uyghur mosque in Turpan. Built in 1777 , it is 44 metres high, the highest minaret in China. The geometrical and floral patterns on the sun-dried bricks are typical Uyghur work.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, archeology, ancient, historical, antiquity, culture, heritage, architecture, adobe, tower, Turfan

PMR-D2762
Netherlands, Amsterdam: the tower of the Westerkerk (1631) at 85m is the highest in Amsterdam. It was designed in Renaissance style by Hendrick de Keyser. Autumn foliage in the foreground.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, Holland

PMR-D1186
People's Republic of China, Tibet: Na Qu station, 4513 metres a.s.l., one of the highest stations on the newly opened Tibet Railway.
Keywords: Asian, heritage, historical, Buddhist

PMR-D1185
People's Republic of China, Tibet: locomotive of the newly opened Tibet Railway, the highest in the world, hauling a train through typical scenery.
Keywords: religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, picturesque

PMR-D1184
People's Republic of China, Tibet: restaurant car in the newly opened Tibet Railway, the highest in the world.
Keywords: religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, picturesque

PMR-D1183
People's Republic of China, Tibet: a carriage in the newly opened Tibet Railway, the highest in the world.
Keywords: religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, picturesque

PMR-D0337
Austria, Tyrol, Grän: the Zugspitze (2962 metres), Germany's highest mountain, from the ski piste on Mount Grubigstein.
Keywords: alpine, cold, outdoor life, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range

PMR-D0336
Austria, Tyrol, Grän: the Zugspitze (2962 metres), Germany's highest mountain, with the village of Ehrwald, from Mount Grubigstein.
Keywords: alpine, cold, outdoor life, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range

PMR-D0311
Canada, Montreal: tower of the 1976 Summer Olympics Stadium, at 176 metres, the highest inclined tower in the world.
Keywords: architecture, Olympic Games, sports stadium, Big O

PMR344-05
Germany, Upper Bavaria: rock formations near the summit of Mount Wendelstein (1838 metres), with the highest chapel in Germany (top left).
Keywords: alpine, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range, geological

PMR334-07
England, Norfolk, Norwich: the cathedral was built in Norman style, the foundation stone being laid in 1096. View of the spire, the second highest in England.
Keywords: architecture, mediaeval, picturesque, culture, historic, ancient, monument, heritage

PMR322-01
USSR, Leningrad: Saints Peter and Paul Cathedral, built between 1712-33, contains the tombs of the Tsars. The golden spire is 122 metres high, by decree the highest building in Leningrad.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, Orthodox, St. Petersburg

PMR301-05
Germany, Upper Bavaria: one of Bavaria's highest farmhouses at Hohe Asten (1104 metres).
Keywords: alpine, outdoor life, trekking, hiking, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range, snow, winter

PMR292-10
Turkey, Cappadocia, Göreme Valley, an area of bizarre volcanic rock formations, tunnelled out for dwellings since 1000 BC at least.
View of the remarkable landscape from the top of the highest peak.
Keywords: UNESCO, world heritage, geology, colourful, picturesque, spectacular, barren, parched, erosion, phenomenon, landscape, fantastic, troglodytes, caves, panorama

PMR254-11
France, Alsace-Lorraine, Strasbourg: Romanesque south entrance to the cathedral; built between 1176 and 1439 in Romanesque-Gothic styles from local sandstone. At 142 metres, it was the highest building in the world until 1874. Original carvings 1230-40: "Death of Mary" in left tympanum, and "Crowning" in right tympanum.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, national heritage, mediaeval, medieval, masterpiece, stone carving, tracery, symmetry

PMR254-09
France, Alsace-Lorraine, Strasbourg: Gothic windows and flying buttresses on the south side of the cathedral, built between 1176 and 1439 in Romanesque-Gothic styles from local sandstone. At 142 metres, it was the highest building in the world until 1874.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, national heritage, mediaeval, medieval, masterpiece, stone carving, tracery, symmetry

PMR253-02
France, Alsace-Lorraine, Strasbourg: west facade of the cathedral, built between 1176 and 1439 in Romanesque-Gothic styles from local sandstone. At 142 metres, it was the highest building in the world until 1874. Some details: over the arch: King Solomon on the Lion Throne; surmounted by the Virgin and Child and head of God the Father.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, national heritage, mediaeval, medieval, masterpiece, stone carving, tracery, symmetry

PMR224-07
Greece, Delphi: view of the site from the highest point, with the Temple of Apollo, Treasure House of the Athenians, and in the distance, the Gymnasion and Marmaria.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, Greek, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations

PMR210-12
Israel: Mount Hermon, in the Golan Heights, the highest mountain in Israel, lies on the Lebanese border, and still retains patches of snow. Fruit tree plantation in the foreground.
Keywords: historic, landscape, scenery

PMR-D3696
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Guilin: view of the landscape of karst hills from the top of the Yao Mountain, at 903 metres, the highest in Guilin, reached by chair-lift.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, geology, ranges of hills, extraordinary, breathtaking, remarkable

PMR-D3695
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Guilin: view of the landscape of karst hills from the top of the Yao Mountain, at 903 metres, the highest in Guilin, reached by chair-lift.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, geology, ranges of hills, extraordinary, breathtaking, remarkable

PMR-D3694
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Guilin: symbol-covered stone column near the top of the Yao Mountain, at 903 metres, the highest in Guilin, reached by chair-lift.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, culture, sculpture, metalwork

PMR-D3693
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Guilin: red prayer ribbons cover the trees near the top of the Yao Mountain, at 903 metres, the highest in Guilin, reached by chair-lift.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, culture, colourful

PMR-D3692
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Guilin: figures representing the 12 Chinese year names: rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, goat, monkey, rooster, dog, pig, with prayer ribbons in the trees, on the Yao Mountain, at 903 metres, the highest in Guilin, reached by chair-lift.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, culture, sculpture, calendar, zodiac

PMR-D3691
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Guilin: figures representing the 12 Chinese year names: rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, goat, monkey, rooster, dog, pig, on the Yao Mountain, at 903 metres, the highest in Guilin, reached by chair-lift.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, culture, sculpture, calendar, zodiac

PMR-D3690
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Guilin: bronze relief near the top of the Yao Mountain, at 903 metres, the highest in Guilin, reached by chair-lift.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, culture, sculpture, metalwork

PMR-D3689
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Guilin: Tang Dynasty figures near the top of the Yao Mountain, at 903 metres, the highest in Guilin, reached by chair-lift.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, ancient, culture, Buddhist, temple, statue

PMR-D3688
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Guilin: view of the landscape of karst hills from the top of the Yao Mountain, at 903 metres, the highest in Guilin, reached by chair-lift.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, geology, ranges of hills, extraordinary, breathtaking, remarkable

PMR-D3687
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Guilin: Tang Dynasty figure near the top of the Yao Mountain, at 903 metres, the highest in Guilin, reached by chair-lift.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, ancient, culture, Buddhist, temple, statue

PMR-D3686
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Guilin: Tang Dynasty figures near the top of the Yao Mountain, at 903 metres, the highest in Guilin, reached by chair-lift.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, ancient, culture, Buddhist, temple, statue

PMR-D3685
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Guilin: view of the landscape of karst hills from the top of the Yao Mountain, at 903 metres, the highest in Guilin, reached by chair-lift.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, geology, ranges of hills, extraordinary, breathtaking, remarkable

PMR-D3684
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Guilin: view of the landscape of karst hills from the top of the Yao Mountain, at 903 metres, the highest in Guilin, reached by chair-lift.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, geology, ranges of hills, extraordinary, breathtaking, remarkable

PMR-D3508
Germany, Lower Saxony, Hildesheim: view of the Heilig Kreuzkirche (Church of the Holy Cross) from the tower of St. Andreas, at 114.35 metres, the highest in Lower Saxony.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR-D3507
Germany, Lower Saxony, Hildesheim: view of the Gothic church of St. Lamberti (1474) from the tower of St. Andreas, at 114.35 metres, the highest in Lower Saxony.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR-D3506
Germany, Lower Saxony, Hildesheim: view of the Marktplatz from the tower of St. Andreas, at 114.35 metres, the highest in Lower Saxony.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR-D1543
Nepal, Bhaktapur: the 5-roofed Nyatapola Temple, at 30 metres, the highest in the Kathmandu Valley, in Taumadhi Tol (Square).
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1434
People's Republic of China, Tibet: Rongphu/Rongbuck Monastery, at 4980 metres, the highest in the world.
Keywords: architecture, mountains, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage

PMR172-04
U.S.A., New York: evening view of Manhattan Island to the north-west from the top of the World Trade Center (1350 feet high, 110 storeys. Nearest is the Woolworth Building, completed in 1913 and the world's highest building until 1931.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city, panorama, bird's-eye view, skyscrapers, tower blocks, high-rise

PMR161-01
U.S.A., Arizona: Hoover Dam, on the Colorado River; at 726 feet high, one of the highest ever built.
Keywords: spectacular, hydro power, ecology, electricity generation, engineering feat

PMR-D2523
Iran, Isfahan: Ali minaret, near the Ali Mosque, the oldest minaret in Isfahan and the second highest at 448 metres
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque

PMR131K-18
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: the twin Emirates Towers, one a hotel and the other an office block, at 355 metres, the world's 12th highest building.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers

PMR549-05
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: grandiose new tower blocks on Sheikh Zayed Road: from right, Oasis Centre, Ghaya Residence,Al Attar Tower, Sky Tower; left, the highest of all, still under construction. United Arab Emirates, Dubai: grandiose new tower blocks on Sheikh Zayed Road: from right, Oasis Centre, Ghaya Residence,Al Attar Tower, Sky Tower; left, the highest of all, still under construction.
Keywords: modern architecture, blooming desert, irrigation, desert state, Islamic architecture

PMR130K-22
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: Burj Khalifa, the world's highest building (828 metres overall), opened to the public on 4th January 2010. It has 163 usable floors. View from the west, with palm trees.
Keywords: modern architecture, lawn sprinklers, air conditioning, Arab state, Arab, Muslim, Islam, high rise buildings, desert city, skyscrapers

PMR146K-04
Myanmar, Bagan: Thatbyinnyu Pahto, built in 1144 by King Alaungsithu, at 63 metres, is Bagan's highest.
Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples

PMR689-11
Myanmar, Bagan: Thatbyinnyu Pahto, the highest temple in the area (63 metres), was built in 1144 and thus belongs to the middle period.
Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples

PMR483-11
Germany, Bavarian Forest: Biergarten near the summit of the Grosser Arber (1456 metres), the highest peak in the forest, with wild flowers in the foreground.
Keywords: alpine, biotope, botanical, botany, hills, alpine scenery, picturesque, countryside, nature, hiking, trekking, outdoor life

PMR483-09
Germany, Bavarian Forest: summit cross of the Grosser Arber (1456 metres), the highest peak in the forest.
Keywords: alpine, hills, alpine scenery, picturesque, countryside, nature, hiking, trekking, outdoor life

PMR483-08
Germany, Bavarian Forest: view from the Grosser Arber (1456 metres), the highest peak, looking towards the border of the Czech Republic, with wild flowers in the foreground.
Keywords: alpine, hills, alpine scenery, picturesque, countryside, nature, hiking, trekking, outdoor life, botany, botanical

PMR483-07
Germany, Bavarian Forest: view from the Grosser Arber (1456 metres), the highest peak, with Biergarten below.
Keywords: alpine, hills, alpine scenery, picturesque, countryside, nature, hiking, trekking, outdoor life

PMR483-06
Germany, Bavarian Forest: near the summit of Great Arber (1456 metres), the highest peak in the Bavarian Forest, with the Richard Wagner knoll in the foreground.
Keywords: alpine, hills, alpine scenery, picturesque, countryside, nature, hiking, trekking, outdoor life

PMR470-01
Romania. Transylvania, Fagaras Mountains: approaching the highest point of the Trans-Fagaras Pass (2034 metres) and close to the highest peak in Romania, Moldoveanu (2544 metres).
Keywords: picturesque, wild, mountainous, steep, desolate, forbidding

PMR508-12
Austria, Tyrol, Ehrwald: Lake Seeben from the Coburger Hut (1917 metres) with the Zugspitze, Germany's highest mountain, in the background.
Keywords: Alps, alpine scenery, mountains, alpine

PMR508-07
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Garmisch Partenkirchen: the Zugspitze, Germany's highest mountain (2964 metres), from Grainau, with stream and meadow in the foreground.
Keywords: mountains, Alps, nature, forest, conifers

PMR504-05
Cyprus (North): St. Hilarion Castle, "a picture-book castle for elf-kings" (Rose Macaulay). Named after a seventh-century hermit, the almost impregnable site has been a monastery, a fortress and a royal palace, occupied by Crusaders, Lusignans, Byzantines, Venetians and lastly used as a Turkish retreat from EOKA attacks in 1964. Here: view from the highest point, showing the approach road and Kyrenia Mountains. The level area was used by the Crusaders for jousting tournaments.
Keywords: rocky pinnacle, fortifications, ruined castle, commanding view, crag

PMR459-02
Germany, Upper Bavaria: Wetterstein Mountains and the Zugspitze, Germany's highest mountain, with the village of Grainau in the valley.
Keywords: alpine, mountain range, Alps, alpine scenery, picturesque, countryside, nature

PMR441-07
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Garmisch-Partenkirchen: an important meteorological station on the summit of the Zugspitze (2966 metres), Germany's highest mountain, with the spectators' viewing platform behind.
Keywords: alpine, picturesque, meteorology, weather station, Alps

PMR441-06
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Garmisch-Partenkirchen: summit cross on the Zugspitze (2966 metres), Germany's highest mountain, with snow-covered Alps of Austria and Italy in the background.
Keywords: alpine, Alps, rock, snow scene, picturesque

PMR538-01
Germany, Bavaria, Landshut: 14th-15th century Gothic church of St. Martin, with its 130-metre-tower, said to be the highest brick-built church tower in the world.
Keywords: panorama, architecture, rooftops, gables, hall church

PMR525-03
Austria, Tyrol, Lermoos: view of the Zugspitze, Germany's highest mountain, with melting snow and hikers in the foreground.
Keywords: alpine, outdoor life, walkers, winter, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range

PMR525-02
Austria, Tyrol, Lermoos: view of the Zugspitze, Germany's highest mountain, with stream and wooden bridge in the foreground.
Keywords: alpine, winter, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range

PMR525-01
Austria, Tyrol, Lermoos: view of the Zugspitze, Germany's highest mountain, with a couple sitting on a bench in the foreground.
Keywords: alpine, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range

PMR519-06
Italy, Sicily, Agrigento: the cathedral, San Gerlando, with adjoining square belltower, occupies the highest point of the old town.
Keywords: national heritage, church, Catholic, architecture, Sicilia, historical

PMR143K-22
Thailand, Pattaya: the "Sanctuary of Truth" intended for meditation, at 100 metres high, is believed to be the highest building in the world built entirely of wood (teak). Wood carvers and carpenters have been working on its construction since 1981. View of the sanctuary on its peninsula in the sea, from the arrival terrace.
Keywords: Buddhist, architecture, Siam, picturesque, temples

PMR143K-21
Thailand, Pattaya: the "Sanctuary of Truth" intended for meditation, at 100 metres high, is believed to be the highest building in the world built entirely of wood (teak). Wood carvers and carpenters have been working on its construction since 1981. A carved panel devoted to Buddhist "devata" figures (female deities).
Keywords: Buddhist, erotic, architecture, Siam, picturesque, temples

PMR143K-20
Thailand, Pattaya: the "Sanctuary of Truth" intended for meditation, at 100 metres high, is believed to be the highest building in the world built entirely of wood (teak). Wood carvers and carpenters have been working on its construction since 1981. View of the external carving through a window on the ground floor.
Keywords: Buddhist, architecture, Siam, picturesque, temples

PMR143K-19
Thailand, Pattaya: the "Sanctuary of Truth" intended for meditation, at 100 metres high, is believed to be the highest building in the world built entirely of wood (teak). Wood carvers and carpenters have been working on its construction since 1981. Detail of the carving: Airavata (Erawan), the three-headed elephant, mount of Indra.
Keywords: Buddhist, architecture, Siam, picturesque, temples

PMR143K-18
Thailand, Pattaya: the "Sanctuary of Truth" intended for meditation, at 100 metres high, is believed to be the highest building in the world built entirely of wood (teak). Wood carvers and carpenters have been working on its construction since 1981. The main entrance is surrounded by prolific carvings.
Keywords: Buddhist, architecture, Siam, picturesque, temples

PMR143K-17
Thailand, Pattaya: the "Sanctuary of Truth" intended for meditation, at 100 metres high, is believed to be the highest building in the world built entirely of wood (teak). Wood carvers and carpenters have been working on its construction since 1981. Elephant rides are available for visitors to the sanctuary.
Keywords: Buddhist, architecture, Siam, picturesque, temples

PMR143K-16
Thailand, Pattaya: the "Sanctuary of Truth" intended for meditation, at 100 metres high, is believed to be the highest building in the world built entirely of wood (teak). Wood carvers and carpenters have been working on its construction since 1981. A closer view of the roof carvings
Keywords: Buddhist, architecture, Siam, picturesque, temples

PMR143K-15
Thailand, Pattaya: the "Sanctuary of Truth" intended for meditation, at 100 metres high, is believed to be the highest building in the world built entirely of wood (teak). Wood carvers and carpenters have been working on its construction since 1981. View across the lake, with reflections.
Keywords: Buddhist, architecture, Siam, picturesque, temples

PMR130K-21
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: Burj Khalifa, the world's highest building (828 metres overall), opened to the public on 4th January 2010. It has 163 usable floors.
Keywords: modern architecture, lawn sprinklers, air conditioning, Arab state, Arab, Muslim, Islam, high rise buildings, desert city, skyscrapers

PMR127K-19
Canada, Quebec, Montreal: the 1976 Olympic Stadium, with its 175-metre inclined tower, the world's highest.
Keywords: metropolis, picturesque, French-speaking, national heritage, historic, autumn, cityscape

PMR127K-17
Canada, Ontario, Toronto: view from the CN Tower (553 metres) completed in 1976, the world's highest tower until 2007.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, modern architecture, skyscrapers, high-rise buildings, panorama

PMR123K-24
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: Burj Khalifa, the world's highest building (830m. overall) opened on 4th January 2010, has 163 usable floors.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers

PMR113K-15
USA, Oregon: distant view of Munson Creek Falls, at 319 feet, the highest on the Oregon coast.
Keywords: countryside, trees , woods, forest, bosky, arboreal

PMR111K-27
USA, Seattle WA: the skyline from Elliott Bay, with Washington Mutual Tower (left) and the Colombia Center, the highest building in Washington State.
Keywords: panorama, metropolis, modern architecture, cityscape, high-rise buildings

PMR111K-19
USA, Seattle WA: Smith Tower, Seattle's first skyscraper (1914) and the Colombia Center (328 metres high, with 76 storeys), the highest building in Washington State.
Keywords: panorama, high-rise buildings, cityscape, modern architecture, metropolis

PMR111K-17
USA, Seattle WA: view from the top of the Columbia Center (328 metres), the highest building in Washington State, showing the view south with Interstate Highway 5 snaking through the city, King Street station and the two sports stadia.
Keywords: panorama, high-rise buildings, cityscape, modern architecture, metropolis

PMR111K-16
USA, Seattle WA: view from the top of the Columbia Center (328 metres), the highest building in Washington State, showing the car ferry from Bainbridge arriving at the terminal.
Keywords: panorama, docking, car ferry, ferry boat, metropolis

PMR111K-15
USA, Seattle WA: view from the top of the Columbia Center (328 metres), the highest building in Washington State, showing the downtown skyscrapers, waterfront, harbour, ferry terminals, Seattle Aquarium, and Alaska Way flyover.
Keywords: panorama, metropolis, modern architecture, cityscape, high-rise buildings

PMR111K-14
USA, Seattle WA: view from the top of the Columbia Center (328 metres), the highest building in Washington State, with view north, showing 4th Avenue, downtown skyscrapers, the Space Needle and Puget Sound.
Keywords: panorama, metropolis, modern architecture, cityscape, high-rise buildings, architecture

PMR111K-13
USA, Seattle WA: view from the top of the Columbia Center (328 metres), the highest building in Washington State, showing the docks, container terminal, two sports stadia and Smith Tower, Seattle's first skyscraper (Smith Corona).
Keywords: panorama, high-rise buildings, cityscape, modern architecture, metropolis

PMR111K-12
USA, Seattle WA: view from the top of the Columbia Center (328 metres), the highest building in Washington State, showing Qwest Field (Seattle Seahawks' Stadium), built in 2000, with a capacity of 72,000 persons.
Keywords: panorama, baseball, sports stadia, modern architecture, metropolis

PMR106K-13
Peru, Cusco, Pisac: In the vicinity of Pisac and the "Sacred Valley" a number of important Inca sites are to be found.

The ruins of Q'allaqasa (the citadel), the highest of the ruins at Pisac, which are currently under restoration (March 2009).
Keywords: High Andes, Cuzco, Qosqo, Inca architecture, Urubamba Valley, fortifications, fort

PMR105K-04
Peru, Departamento de Puno: La Raya (4335 metres), the highest pass on the road from Puno to Cusco: notice marking the end of the Región Puno and the start of Región Cusco, at 4335 metres a.s.l.
Keywords: High Andes, border, landscape

PMR105K-03
Peru, Departamento de Puno: La Raya (4335 metres), the highest pass on the road from Puno to Cusco: three local children in colourful costumes with young llamas, by the Rotel bus.
Keywords: High Andes, house pets, fluffy pet llamas, Quechua children

PMR105K-02
Peru, Departamento de Puno: La Raya (4335 metres), the highest pass on the road from Puno to Cusco: two local children in colourful costumes with fluffy young llamas.
Keywords: High Andes, fluffy house pets, Quechua children

PMR105K-01
Peru, Departamento de Puno: La Raya (4335 metres), the highest pass on the road from Puno to Cusco: driver Marcus with local children and llama.
Keywords: High Andes, Quechua children, pet llama

PMR103K-36
Bolivia, Nuestra Senora de La Paz, at 3660 metres, the highest capital city in the world. A couple of Aymara people in traditional dress, on a bench enjoying ice creams, in the Plaza Murillo.
Keywords: High Andes, pigeons, native people, indigenas, street scene, architecture

PMR103K-35
Bolivia, Nuestra Senora de La Paz, at 3660 metres, the highest capital city in the world. A couple of Aymara people in traditional dress in the Plaza Murillo.
Keywords: High Andes, street scene, indigenas, native people

PMR103K-34
Bolivia, Nuestra Senora de La Paz, at 3660 metres, the highest capital city in the world. Monument to Pedro Domingo Murillo (1757-1810), freedom fighter and native of the city, in the Plaza Murillo, with the Palacio Legislative behind.
Keywords: High Andes, architecture, street scene, square, bronze statue, Legislative Palace

PMR103K-33
Bolivia, Nuestra Senora de La Paz, at 3660 metres, the highest capital city in the world. Classical facade of the imposing Palacio Legislativo or Congreso Nacional, on Plaza Murillo.
Keywords: High Andes, National Congress, Legislative Palace, classical architecture, street scene, architecture

PMR103K-32
Bolivia, Nuestra Senora de La Paz, at 3660 metres, the highest capital city in the world. View of the lower city with the Parque Central and Mirador Laicacota from the top of the multi-storey building of the University of San Andrés (Universidad Mayor de San Andrés).
Keywords: High Andes, architecture, street scene, panorama, bird's eye view

PMR103K-31
Bolivia, Nuestra Senora de La Paz, at 3660 metres, the highest capital city in the world. View of the lower city from the top of the multi-storey building of the University of San Andrés (Universidad Mayor de San Andrés).
Keywords: High Andes, architecture, street scene, panorama, bird's eye view

PMR103K-30
Bolivia, Nuestra Senora de La Paz, at 3660 metres, the highest capital city in the world. Equestrian statue of Simon Bolívar (1783-1830), known as "The Liberator", in the Avenida 16 de Julio (El Prado).
Keywords: High Andes, architecture, street scene, monument, national hero, bronze sculpture

PMR103K-29
Bolivia, Nuestra Senora de La Paz, at 3660 metres, the highest capital city in the world. Colourful parade with stilt-walker to publicise an event in the city's art school.
Keywords: High Andes, architecture, street scene, procession, publicity stunt

PMR103K-28
Bolivia, Nuestra Senora de La Paz, at 3660 metres, the highest capital city in the world. Aymara ladies' protest march, alleging government neglect of their plight.
Keywords: High Andes, street scene, demonstration, anti government, banner, indigenas

PMR103K-27
Bolivia, Nuestra Senora de La Paz, at 3660 metres, the highest capital city in the world. Protest march by the Aymara people, alleging government neglect of their plight.
Keywords: High Andes, architecture, street scene, demonstration, anti government, banners

PMR103K-26
Bolivia, Nuestra Senora de La Paz, at 3660 metres, the highest capital city in the world. Immaculate flower beds in the centre of Avenida de 16 de Julio (El Prado).
Keywords: High Andes, architecture, street scene, gardens, botanical tableau, ornanmental plants

PMR103K-25
Bolivia, Nuestra Senora de La Paz, at 3660 metres, the highest capital city in the world. Typical example of the well decorated local micro buses.
Keywords: High Andes, architecture, street scene, bus, micro bus, local transport

PMR103K-24
Bolivia, Nuestra Senora de La Paz, at 3660 metres, the highest capital city in the world. Facade of the Basilica of San Francisco, a prime example of "Barroco mestizo" in Bolivia.
Keywords: High Andes, street scene, religious architecture, colonial architecture, Baroque architecture

PMR103K-23
Bolivia, Nuestra Senora de La Paz, at 3660 metres, the highest capital city in the world. Calle Sagárnaga, where a large assortment of colourful local textiles and handiwork is on offer.
Keywords: High Andes, architecture, street scene, souvenirs, souvenir shops

PMR103K-22
Bolivia, Nuestra Senora de La Paz, at 3660 metres, the highest capital city in the world. Basilica & Convento de San Francisco in Plaza San Francisco, where the saint is buried, is a fine example of colonial religious architecture.
Keywords: High Andes, architecture, street scene, church, Catholic

PMR103K-21
Bolivia, Nuestra Senora de La Paz, at 3660 metres, the highest capital city in the world. Palacio de los Condes de Arana (1775) now houses the Museo Nacional de Arte.
Keywords: High Andes, architecture, street scene, museum, art gallery, palace

PMR103K-20
Bolivia, Nuestra Senora de La Paz, at 3660 metres, the highest capital city in the world. Plaza Murillo, with the Palacio Legislativo and Palacio Presidencial in the background.
Keywords: High Andes, architecture, street scene, pigeons , square

PMR103K-19
Bolivia, Nuestra Senora de La Paz, at 3660 metres, the highest capital city in the world. Catedral Metropolitana (Metropolitan Cathedral) and Plaza Murillo with its hundreds of pigeons.
Keywords: High Andes, architecture, street scene, religious architecture, square

PMR103K-18
Bolivia, Nuestra Senora de La Paz, at 3660 metres, the highest capital city in the world. Aymara people in traditional dress, in Plaza Murillo.
Keywords: High Andes, street scene, native people, indigenas

PMR103K-17
Bolivia, Nuestra Senora de La Paz, at 3660 metres, the highest capital city in the world. Monument to Pedro Domingo Murillo (1757-1810), freedom fighter and native of the city, in the Plaza Murillo, the centre of La Paz.
Keywords: High Andes, architecture, street scene, statue, square

PMR103K-16
Bolivia, Nuestra Senora de La Paz, at 3660 metres, the highest capital city in the world. Entrance to the Palacio Presidencial ( Palace of the President) in Plaza Murillo with security guards, uniformed sentry and Aymara woman.
Keywords: High Andes, street scene

PMR103K-15
Bolivia, Nuestra Senora de La Paz, at 3660 metres, the highest capital city in the world. Palacio Presidencial (Palace of the President) in Plaza Murillo, with sentries in ceremonial uniform.
Keywords: High Andes, architecture, street scene

PMR103K-14
Bolivia, Nuestra Senora de La Paz, at 3660 metres, the highest capital city in the world. City office of the Banco Mercantil Santa Cruz, near Plaza Murillo.
Keywords: High Andes, architecture, street scene

PMR103K-13
Bolivia, Nuestra Senora de La Paz, at 3660 metres, the highest capital city in the world. Palacio Consistorial (left) and San Augustin Church (right).
Keywords: High Andes, architecture, street scene, religious architecture

PMR103K-12
Bolivia, Nuestra Senora de La Paz, at 3660 metres, the highest capital city in the world. New buildings and old on the Avenida 16 de Julio (El Prado).
Keywords: High Andes, architecture, street scene

PMR103K-11
Bolivia, Nuestra Senora de La Paz, at 3660 metres, the highest capital city in the world. Avenida 16 de Julio (El Prado) with equestrian statue of Simon Bolívar (1783-1830) known as "The Liberator".
Keywords: High Andes, architecture, street scene, monument, national hero

PMR103K-08
Bolivia, Oruro Department: Nevado Sajama (6542 metres), an extinct stratovolcano, and the highest peak in Bolivia, is situated in the Sajama National Park
Keywords: High Andes, nature reserve

PMR096K-30
Austria, Tyrol, Lermoos: the Zugspitze massif in the Wetterstein Mountains is Germany's highest peak. Reeds denote the course of a frozen stream in the foreground.
Keywords: alpine, picturesque, winter wonderland, snow scene, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range

PMR096K-29
Austria, Tyrol, Lermoos: the Zugspitze massif in the Wetterstein Mountains is Germany's highest peak. With a cross-country skiing track in the foreground.
Keywords: alpine, mountain range, Alps, alpine scenery, snow scene, winter wonderland, picturesque

PMR082K-19
Cyprus, Platres: 11-metre-high Caledonian Falls, the highest on the island, on the Kaledonia Nature Trail.
Keywords: waterfalls, nature

PMR056K-27
Malta, Gozo, Xewkija: view of the church, completed in 1978, with Europe's third highest dome (75 metres). As seen from Ggantija.

PMR055K-21
Malta: Hagar Qim, a megalithic temple from the copper age, about 3000 years BC. Here, some of the highest monoliths comprising the outer wall, heavily weathered.

PMR046K-06
Costa Rica, Cartago: Irazu Volcano National Park, 3432 metres above sea level: view fom the highest point, with a sea of clouds obscuring the Atlantic Ocean.

PMR023K-34
Malaysia, Selangor, Kuala Lumpur: Petronas Twin Towers, at 452 metres, the highest building in the world in 2002. The public are only allowed as high as the glass "Skybridge", which joins the two towers.
Keywords: architecture, modern architecture, stainless steel, modern design

PMR014K-26
Italy: Milan Cathedral, begun in1386 and finished only in 1809, is adorned with 135 pinnacles and white marble statues. A golden figure of the Madonna surmounts the highest pinnacle.
Keywords: Gothic, architecture, Christianity, holy places, heritage, inspiration, churches

PMR014K-15
Austria, Tyrol, Ehrwald: Seebensee (Lake Seeben) with the Zugspitze (Germany's highest mountain) behind, and a mass of kingcups in the foreground.
Keywords: Alps, snow, mountains, Austrian Alps

PMR014K-14
Austria, Tyrol, Ehrwald: Seebensee (Lake Seeben) with the Zugspitze (Germany's highest mountain) behind.
Keywords: Alps, snow, mountains, Austrian Alps

PMR014K-13
Austria, Tyrol, Ehrwald: Seebensee (Lake Seeben) from the Coburger Hut with the Zugspitze (Germany's highest mountain) behind.
Keywords: Alps, Austrian Alps, mountains, snow, mountain lakes

PMR014K-12
Austria, Tyrol, Ehrwald: Seebensee (Lake Seeben) from the Coburger Hut with the Zugspitze (Germany's highest mountain) behind.
Keywords: Alps, Austrian Alps, mountains, snow

PMR002K-32
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Garmisch-Partenkirchen: Summit cross on the Zugspitze, Germany's highest mountain.

PMR002K-15
Austria, Tyrol, Lermoos: Winter view of the Zugspitze mountain (highest in Germany) with the village of Ehrwald in the distance.
Keywords: Alps

PMR037K-25
Namibia, Sossusvlei: Sightseeing flight from Swakopmund: sand dune shapes at Sossusvlei in the Namib Naukluft National Park. Some of the highest in the world - up to 380 metres high. Diamonds collect in the hollows under the sand.
Keywords: sand, sandhills, sand dunes, wind-carved shapes, aerial view, desert

PMR037K-24
Namibia, Sossusvlei: Sightseeing flight from Swakopmund: sand dune shapes at Sossusvlei in the Namib Naukluft National Park. Some of the highest in the world - up to 380 metres high. The saltpans contain water from the River Tsauch every 10-12 years.
Keywords: sand, sandhills, sand dunes, wind-carved shapes, aerial view, desert

PMR037K-23
Namibia, Sossusvlei: Sightseeing flight from Swakopmund: sand dune shapes at Sossusvlei in the Namib Naukluft National Park. Some of the highest in the world - up to 380 metres high. The saltpans contain water from the River Tsauch every 10-12 years.
Keywords: sand, desert, aerial view, wind-carved shapes, sand dunes, sandhills

PMR037K-22
Namibia, Sossusvlei: Sightseeing flight from Swakopmund: sand dune shapes at Sossusvlei in the Namib Naukluft National Park. Some of the highest in the world - up to 380 metres high. The saltpans contain water from the River Tsauch every 10-12 years.
Keywords: sand, sandhills, sand dunes, wind-carved shapes, aerial view, desert

PMR037K-21
Namibia, Sossusvlei: Sightseeing flight from Swakopmund: sand dune shapes at Sossusvlei in the Namib Naukluft National Park. Some of the highest in the world - up to 380 metres high.
Keywords: sand, desert, aerial view, wind-carved shapes, sand dunes, sandhills

PMR037K-20
Namibia, Sossusvlei: Sightseeing flight from Swakopmund: sand dune shapes at Sossusvlei in the Namib Naukluft National Park. Some of the highest in the world - up to 380 metres high.
Keywords: sand, desert, aerial view, wind-carved shapes, sand dunes, sandhills

PMR037K-19
Namibia, Sossusvlei: Sightseeing flight from Swakopmund: sand dune shapes at Sossusvlei in the Namib Naukluft National Park. Some of the highest in the world - up to 380 metres high.
Keywords: sand, desert, aerial view, wind-carved shapes, sand dunes, sandhills

PMR037K-18
Namibia, Sossusvlei: Sightseeing flight from Swakopmund: sand dune shapes at Sossusvlei in the Namib Naukluft National Park. Some of the highest in the world - up to 380 metres high.
Keywords: sand, sandhills, sand dunes, wind-carved shapes, aerial view, desert

PMR037K-04
Namibia, Sossusvlei: The Nabib-Naukluft National Park: the track down from the top of the sand dune, among the highest in the world.
Keywords: sand, sandhills, sand dunes, wind-carved shapes

PMR031K-01
USA, Illinois, Chicago: Sears Tower, the world's second highest building in 2002, seen from the Chicago River.
Keywords: water transport, modern architecture, high-rise buildings, multi-storey buildings, skyscrapers, architecture

PMR073K-10
Spain, Lanzarote: "Jameos del Agua", a collapsed section of the enormous volcanic "tube" starting on Monte Corona, which has been landscaped with gardens and swimming pool, is one of the island's chief attractions. Here: the swimming pool from the highest point, with gardens.
Keywords: Canary Islands, volcanic, leisure, holidays, sunshine

PMR071K-26
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Garmisch-Partenkirchen: view from the summit of the Zugspitze (2962 metres), Germany's highest mountain. Here: looking south, over the indented peak of Hohe Munde Mountain, to the Inn Valley and the snow-capped giants in Austria and Italy, 150 kilometres away.
Keywords: mountains, nature, Alps, alpine, panorama, good visibility, mountain peaks, Wetterstein Mountains

PMR071K-25
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Garmisch-Partenkirchen: view from the summit of the Zugspitze (2962 metres), Germany's highest mountain. Here: the view north with Lake Eibsee and the Alpine foothills over the glacial plain leading to Munich.
Keywords: mountains, Wetterstein Mountains, mountain peaks, good visibility, panorama, alpine, Alps, nature

PMR071K-24
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Garmisch-Partenkirchen: view of the summit cross of the Zugspitze (2962 metres), Germany's highest mountain, and some intrepid tourists.
Keywords: mountains, Wetterstein Mountains, mountain peaks, good visibility, panorama, alpine, Alps, nature

PMR071K-23
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Garmisch-Partenkirchen: view from the summit of the Zugspitze (2962 metres), Germany's highest mountain. Here: the summit cross, with a panorama of Austrian alps behind.
Keywords: mountains, nature, Alps, alpine, panorama, good visibility, mountain peaks, Wetterstein Mountains

PMR071K-22
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Garmisch-Partenkirchen: view from the summit of the Zugspitze (2962 metres), Germany's highest mountain. Here: Mount Daniel (right) and the village of Ehrwald in Austria (partly hidden)..
Keywords: mountains, Wetterstein Mountains, mountain peaks, good visibility, panorama, alpine, Alps, nature

PMR071K-21
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Garmisch-Partenkirchen: View from the summit of the Zugspitze (2962 metres), Germany's highest mountain. Here: the Loisach Valley, leading north, with the peak of Mount Waxenstein in the foreground and Garmisch-Partenkirchen (partly hidden).
Keywords: mountains, Wetterstein Mountains, mountain peaks, good visibility, panorama, alpine, Alps, nature

PMR066K-07
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Garmisch-Partenkirchen: View from the Zugspitze, at 2964 metres, Germany's highest mountain, with the last rays of the sun on the rocks and the lower levels covered by a sea of cloud.

PMR066K-06
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Garmisch-Partenkirchen: View from the Zugspitze, at 2964 metres, Germany's highest mountain, showing serried ranks of alpine ranges in the early evening mist.

PMR066K-05
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Garmisch-Partenkirchen: View from the Zugspitze, at 2964 metres, Germany's highest mountain, with the golden summit cross, unusually without snow.

PMR066K-04
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Garmisch-Partenkirchen: View from the Zugspitze, at 2964 metres, Germany's highest mountain, with the Bavarian Alps in the foreground and the snow-covered Austrian Alps visible in the distance.

PMR058K-26
Austria, Tyrol, Lermoos: Sheep near the summit of Mount Grubigstein, with the Zugspitze (Germany's highest mountain) in the background.
Keywords: Alps

PMR430-12
Poland, Szczecin/Stettin: PZM shopping centre and office tower, landmark and highest building in Szczecin (1996).
Keywords: metropolis, architecture, cityscape, city

PMR427-04
Madeira: Pico Ruivo, the highest peak on the island (1861 metres). A retaurant near the summit, and the return path, carefully paved for most of the way.
Keywords: island, summit, flowers, luxuriant, lush, resort, semi-tropical

PMR427-03
Madeira: Pico Ruivo, the highest peak on the island (1861 metres), lies above the clouds. Typical Madeira fencing, made of branches of erica bushes.
Keywords: island, semi-tropical, resort, lush, luxuriant, flowers, summit

PMR427-02
Madeira: Pico Ruivo, the highest peak on the island (1861 metres). The volcanic origin of the mountains is clear, with vertical seams of old lava breaking through the sandstone.
Keywords: island, volcano, geological, geology, semi-tropical, resort, lush, luxuriant, flowers, summit

PMR427-01
Madeira: an obelisk marks the summit of Pico Ruivo, the highest peak on the island (1861 metres).
Keywords: island, semi-tropical, resort, lush, luxuriant, flowers, summit

PMR426-12
Madeira: Pico Ruivo, the highest peak on the island (1861 metres), lies above the clouds. An ancient erica bush struggles to exist on the high, inhospitable slopes.
Keywords: island, semi-tropical, resort, lush, luxuriant, flowers, summit

PMR426-11
Madeira: Pico Ruivo, the highest peak on the island (1861 metres), lies above the clouds.
Keywords: island, semi-tropical, resort, lush, luxuriant, flowers, summit

PMR416-04
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Mittenwald: a rocky gorge in the Karwendel Mountains near the valley floor, overlooked by some of the highest peaks.
Keywords: alpine, woods, conifers, rocks, landscape, crags, craggy

PMR395-07
Germany, Upper Bavaria: the snowy summit of Mount Wendelstein (1838m.) and the highest chapel in Germany, with the Austrian Alps on the horizon.
Keywords: alpine, Bavarian Alps, mountains, snow

PMR377-09
Australia, Northern Territory: view from the top of Ayers Rock or Uluru: the empty plain. The highest point is 348 metres above the plain. A smooth, sand-blasted shoulder of the monolith, showing part of the circuit road.
Keywords: outback, tropical, biotope, ecology, savannah, vegetation, geology, natural, nature, bush, wilderness

PMR377-08
Australia, Northern Territory: view from the top of Ayers Rock or Uluru: the empty plain. The highest point is 348 metres above the plain. Pot holes eroded in the surface retain rainwater which is valuable to many animals and birds.
Keywords: outback, monolith, tropical, biotope, ecology, savannah, vegetation, geology, natural, nature, bush, wilderness

PMR377-07
Australia, Northern Territory: view from the top of Ayers Rock or Uluru: the empty plain. The highest point is 348 metres above the plain.
Keywords: outback, tropical, biotope, ecology, savannah, vegetation, geology, natural, nature, bush, wilderness

PMR368-04
Thailand, Bangkok: Wat Intraviharn, with a colossal standing Buddha figure, 33 metres high, the highest in Thailand. Erected in 1830 for King Rama III.
Keywords: Buddhist, far east, orient, Siam, picturesque, temples

PMR552-6
Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur: View west from the Petronas Twin Towers, with part of the south-west tower.
Keywords: world's tallest building, world's highest building, skyscrapers, office buildings, architecture, stainless steel, business centres

PMR552-5
Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur: View south from Petronas Twin Towers, with the Kuala Lumpur City Centre Park in the foreground.
Keywords: world's tallest building, business centres, stainless steel, architecture, office buildings, skyscrapers, world's highest building

PMR552-3
Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur: Petronas Twin Towers, the highest building in the world at 452 metres when completed in 1998. The twin towers are joined by a glass bridge, the "Skybridge", at the 41st/42nd floors, which is open to the public. The architect was Cesar Pelli, an American.
Keywords: world's tallest building, world's highest building, skyscrapers, office buildings, architecture, stainless steel, business centres

PMR552-2
Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur: Petronas Twin Towers, the highest building in the world at 452 metres when completed in 1998. The twin towers are joined by a glass bridge, the "Skybridge", at the 41st/42nd floors, which is open to the public. The architect was Cesar Pelli, an American.
Keywords: world's tallest building, world's highest building, skyscrapers, office buildings, architecture, stainless steel, business centres

PMR552-04
Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur: View north from the Petronas Twin Towers, the highest building in the world at 452 metres when completed in 1998. The twin towers are joined by a glass bridge, the "Skybridge", at the 41st/42nd floors, which is open to the public. The architect was Cesar Pelli, an American.
Keywords: world's tallest building, business centres, stainless steel, architecture, office buildings, skyscrapers, world's highest building

PMR549-07
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: World Trade Centre, recently the highest building in Dubai.
Keywords: modern architecture, blooming desert, irrigation, desert state, Islamic architecture

PMR547-07
France, Savoy, Chamonix: Mont Blanc (4807 metres) from above Plan de la Cry, with the outskirts of Les Houches in the valley.
Keywords: Alps, highest mountain, glacial, dramatic, rugged, hiking, scenery, spectacular, alpine, scenic, snow, mountains

PMR685-10
Thailand, Pattaya: the "Sanctuary of Truth" intended for meditation, at 100 metres high, is believed to be the highest building in the world built entirely of wood (teak). Wood carvers and carpenters have been working on its construction since 1981.
Keywords: Buddhist, architecture, Siam, picturesque, temples

PMR624-10
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Garmisch-Partenkirchen: Summit cross on Mount Zugspitze, the highest mountain in Germany (2962 metres), with alpine panorama behind.
Keywords: mountain top, cliff, rocky, peak, hiking, climbing, mountaineering, Alps

PMR624-09
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Garmisch-Partenkirchen: View of Mount Waxenstein from the summit of the Zugspitze, Germany's highest mountain, showing the bed of a former glacier and the Loisach Valley beyond.
Keywords: mountain top, mountaineering, climbing, rocky, cliff, mountain panorama

PMR624-08
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Garmisch-Partenkirchen: View of Mount Waxenstein from the summit of the Zugspitze, Germany's highest mountain, showing the bed of a former glacier and the Loisach Valley beyond.
Keywords: mountain top, mountaineering, climbing, rocky, cliff, mountain panorama

PMR609-07
Austria, Tyrol, Lermoos: A ski slope in summer, covered with buttercups, with the Zugspitze, Germany's highest mountain, in the background.
Keywords: Alps, conifers, fir trees, coniferous forest, alpine meadow

PMR609-05
Austria, Tyrol, Lermoos: Ski huts on Mount Grubigstein, with the Zugspitze, Germany's highest mountain, behind and the Tyrolean village of Ehrwald in the valley.
Keywords: Alps, conifers, fir trees, coniferous forest, alpine meadow

PMR609-04
Austria, Tyrol, Lermoos: Sheep grazing near the summit of Mount Grubigstein (2233 metres), with the Zugspitze, Germany's highest mountain, in the background.
Keywords: Alps, alpine meadow, clouds, bucholic scene

PMR609-03
Austria, Tyrol, Lermoos: View of the Zugspitze, Germany's highest mountain, from a buttercup-meadow on Mount Grubigstein, with the Tyrolean village of Ehrwald in the valley below.
Keywords: Alps, alpine meadow, coniferous forest, fir trees, conifers

PMR603-10
Malta: Hagar Qim, a prehistoric temple from about 3000 BC formed from stone monoliths. Little is known of the builders.
Stone altars, with (behind) the highest monolith in the north eastern wall.
Keywords: architecture, prehistoric temple, ruin, copper age

PMR599-12
Spain, Leon: The Picos de Europa, the highest range in the Cantabrian Cordillera, are now part of a national park, lying about 30 kilometres from the sea. Part of the Los Reyes Defile near Oseja de Sajambre.
Keywords: hiking country, rugged mountains

PMR599-11
Spain, Leon: The Picos de Europa, the highest range in the Cantabrian Cordillera, are now part of a national park, lying about 30 kilometres from the sea. View of the reservoir at Riano, with rock and yellow flowers in the foreground.
Keywords: hiking country, rugged mountains

PMR599-10
Spain, Leon: The Picos de Europa, the highest range in the Cantabrian Cordillera, are now part of a national park, lying about 30 kilometres from the sea. View of the reservoir at Riano, with fence and yellow flowers in the foreground.
Keywords: hiking country, rugged mountains

PMR599-09
Spain, Leon: The Picos de Europa, the highest range in the Cantabrian Cordillera, are now part of a national park, lying about 30 kilometres from the sea. 15th century Infantado Tower which serves as the town hall.
Keywords: hiking country, rugged mountains

PMR599-08
Spain, Leon: The Picos de Europa, the highest range in the Cantabrian Cordillera, are now part of a national park, lying about 30 kilometres from the sea. Bridge over the river at Potes, with some of the older buildings.
Keywords: hiking country, rugged mountains

PMR599-07
Spain, Leon: The Picos de Europa, the highest range in the Cantabrian Cordillera, are now part of a national park, lying about 30 kilometres from the sea. Farmhouse at Fuente De, with peaks in the background.
Keywords: hiking country, rugged mountains

PMR599-06
Spain, Leon: The Picos de Europa, the highest range in the Cantabrian Cordillera, are now part of a national park, lying about 30 kilometres from the sea. Hotel Rebeco at Fuente De, dominated by sheer rock faces.
Keywords: hiking country, rugged mountains

PMR599-05
Spain, Leon: The Picos de Europa, the highest range in the Cantabrian Cordillera, are now part of a national park, lying about 30 kilometres from the sea. 10th century church of Nuestra Senora de Lebena, with loft peaks behind.
Keywords: hiking country, rugged mountains

PMR599-04
Spain, Leon: The Picos de Europa, the highest range in the Cantabrian Cordillera, are now part of a national park, lying about 30 kilometres from the sea. La Hermida Defile at Urdon, on the road from Panes to Potes.
Keywords: hiking country, rugged mountains

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

PMR593-01
Mexico: Cholula, site of the "Gran Piramide de Tepanapa", called "Tlachihaultepet" by the natives, which was already overgrownl by the time Cortes arrived in 1519 and is the largest (not the highest) man-made pyramid. It probably dates back to 1st century AD. View of the volcano Popocatepetl, with the town of Cholula in the middleground, from the base of the pyramid.

PMR592-12
Mexico: Cholula, site of the "Gran Piramide de Tepanapa", called "Tlachihaultepet" by the natives, which was already overgrownl by the time Cortes arrived in 1519 and is the largest (not the highest) man-made pyramid. It probably dates back to 1st century AD. View of the town of Cholula and some of its dozens of churches, from the pyramid.

PMR592-11
Mexico: Cholula, site of the "Gran Piramide de Tepanapa", called "Tlachihaultepet" by the natives, which was already overgrownl by the time Cortes arrived in 1519 and is the largest (not the highest) man-made pyramid. It probably dates back to 1st century AD. Belltowers of the church, built on the summit of the pyramid by Cortes, Nuestra Senora de los Remedios.

PMR592-10
Mexico: Cholula, site of the "Gran Piramide de Tepanapa", called "Tlachihaultepet" by the natives, which was already overgrownl by the time Cortes arrived in 1519 and is the largest (not the highest) man-made pyramid. It probably dates back to 1st century AD. Cross of the summit church, with the volcano Ixtaccihuatl's snow-covered peak in the distance.

PMR592-09
Mexico: Cholula, site of the "Gran Piramide de Tepanapa", called "Tlachihaultepet" by the natives, which was already overgrownl by the time Cortes arrived in 1519 and is the largest (not the highest) man-made pyramid. It probably dates back to 1st century AD. The town of Cholula with the volcano Popocatepetl (5452 metres) behind from the top of the pyramid.

PMR592-08
Mexico: Cholula, site of the "Gran Piramide de Tepanapa", called "Tlachihaultepet" by the natives, which was already overgrownl by the time Cortes arrived in 1519 and is the largest (not the highest) man-made pyramid. It probably dates back to 1st century AD. View of the town of Cholula and the volcano Ixtaccihuatl (5286 metres) from the top of the pyramid.

PMR592-01
Mexico: Snow covered summit of the volcano, Pico Orizaba, 5746 metres high, the highest peak in Mexico.,

PMR589-11
Mexico: Uxmal, the second largest Maya site, centre of the puuc area, flourished between VI and IX centuries AD. " Palace of the Governor", 98 metres long and 12 metres wide, is regarded as the highest achievement of Uxmal's builders. The central building has two wings.
Keywords: Maya

PMR587-08
Mexico, Tulum: "El Castillo", on the highest point of the Maya site at Tulum, may have been used as a beacon, as well as a temple.

PMR582-12
Costa Rica, Cartago: Irazu Volcano National Park, 3432 metres high (highest in Costa Rica): view over the principal crater towards the Atlantic Ocean, obscured by a sea of cloud.

PMR582-11
Costa Rica, Cartago: Irazu Volcano National Park, 3432 metres high (highest in Costa Rica): Diego de la Haya crater, 100 metres deep and 600 metres in diameter.

PMR582-10
Costa Rica, Cartago: Irazu Volcano National Park, 3432 metres high (highest in Costa Rica): principal crater, 300 metres deep and 1050 metres in diameter.

PMR570-08
Namibia: Sossusvlei sand dunes, up to 350 metres high, are reputed to be the highest in the world. View from the top of a dune, with dried-out salt lake and surrounding landscape of dunes.

PMR568-06
Austria, Tyrol, Ehrwald: Lake Seeben, with reflections of the Zugspitze, Germany's highest mountain.
Keywords: Alps

PMR660-03
Canada, Vancouver BC: view from the Vancouver Lookout east with downtown skyscrapers, the highest still being built.
Keywords: modern architecture, cityscape, panorama, metropolis

PMR659-02
USA, Seattle WA: view from the top of the Columbia Center (328 metres), the highest building in Washington State, showing the downtown skyscrapers, Washington Mutual Tower, the Space Needle, Queen Anne Hill and Lake Union.
Keywords: panorama, high-rise buildings, cityscape, modern architecture, metropolis

PMR659-01
USA, Seattle WA: view from the top of the Columbia Center (328 metres), the highest building in Washington State, showing the Container Port, Duwamish River, Harbour Island, Vashon Island and Alaska Way.
Keywords: panorama, metropolis, modern architecture, cityscape, high-rise buildings

PMR658-12
USA, Seattle WA: view from the top of the Columbia Center (328 metres), the highest building in Washington State, showing the downtown skyscrapers, waterfront, Seattle Aquarium, Alaska Way, the Space Needle and Magnolia.
Keywords: panorama, high-rise buildings, cityscape, modern architecture, metropolis

PMR647-05
Libya, Fezzan, Garama: ruined site of the Garamantian capital city, founded in about the first century AD, with mud brick buildings. Partially excavated by the Italians in the 1930s. General view of the site, with some of the highest surviving walls of the Garamantian city.
Keywords: Maghreb, Garamantes, Sahara Desert, sand dunes, sand-dune landscape, barren

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