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PMR113K-19 USA, Oregon Tillamook: Tillamook Air Museum - N551D (44-14826), Commonwealth Aircraft CA-17 Mustang Mk,20 (c/n 1364). Keywords: historical, history, aviation, aeroplane, airplane, aircraft, museum, veteran, vintage
PMR113K-18 USA, Oregon Tillamook: Tillamook Air Museum - N9112H, Stinson V77 Reliant (c/n 77-311). Keywords: historical, history, aviation, aeroplane, airplane, aircraft, museum, veteran, vintage
PMR113K-17 USA, Oregon Tillamook: Tillamook Air Museum - N60905 (41-20966), Ryan PT-22 Recruit. Keywords: historical, vintage, veteran, museum, aircraft, airplane, aeroplane, aviation, history
PMR113K-16 USA, Oregon Tillamook: Tillamook Air Museum - N422AU, Aero Spacelines 377MG Mini Guppy (c/n 15937) in front of the 192-foot-high wooden balloon hangar, constructed by the US Navy in 1942. The building is the largest clear-span wooden construction in the world. It is 1072 feet long and the doors each weigh 30 tons. Keywords: historical, history, aviation, aeroplane, airplane, aircraft, museum, veteran, vintage
PMR112K-11 USA, Seattle WA: Museum of Flight - 58-6970, Boeing VC-137B (c/n 17925) "Air Force One", the former presidential aircraft. Keywords: museum, aviation, aeroplanes, airplanes, flying, history of flight, airlines, air transport
PMR112K-10 USA, Washington, Seattle: Museum of Flight - Lockheed M-21 Blackbird stealth bomber. Keywords: museum, aviation, aeroplanes, airplanes, flying, history of flight, airlines, air transport
PMR112K-09 USA, Washington, Seattle: Museum of Flight NC224M, Boeing Model 80A-1 (1928) (c/n 1082) in the livery of United Airlines. Keywords: museum, aviation, aeroplanes, airplanes, flying, history of flight, airlines, air transport

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PMR122-04 Upper Austria, Kremsmunster: founded in the 8th century by Tassilo III, Duke of Bavaria, the Benedictine Abbey has been a centre of culture for centuries. The Observatory or Mathematical Tower, "the oldest skyscraper in Europe", built 1748-58, now houses the Natural History Museum. Keywords: picturesque, architecture, Baroque, heritage, Kremsmünster
PMR-D12014 Greece, Island of Symi: Bronze plaque comemmorating the execution of three Greeks (archimandrite plus two staff) during WWII by the Germans for "collaboration with the enemy" at Panormitis Monastery. Keywords: Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, NAZIS, Orthodox, war crimes, wartime history
PMR-D8609 Chile. Santiago: Palacio de la Real Audiencia de Santiago in Plaza de Armas, completed in 1807 as the Royal Court of Justice, now houses the National History Museum. Keywords: South America, Latin America, architecture, culture, Baroque style
PMR-D8607 Chile. Santiago: Plaza de Armas, with Palacio de la Real Audiencia de Santiago (right), completed in 1807 as the Royal Court of Justice, which now houses the National History Museum, and the cathedral facade on the far side of the square. Keywords: South America, Baroque style, culture, architecture, Latin America
PMR-D8213 Sweden, Öland Island: a woodpigeon surveys the fields from his perch on a prehistoric megalith. Keywords: Scandinavia, history, standing stone, culture, birds, ornithology
PMR-D8087 Norway, Oslo: Norwegian Museum of Cultural History (Norsk Folkemuseum) was founded in 1881 and is regarded as the world's oldest open air museum. It has a collection of over 150 typical Norwegian buildings, some dating back to the 13th century. General view of the Old Town, comprising urban buildings mainly from Oslo. Keywords: picturesque, timber, agriculture, farming, historical, capital city, Scandinavia, architecture
PMR-D8086 Norway, Oslo: Norwegian Museum of Cultural History (Norsk Folkemuseum) was founded in 1881 and is regarded as the world's oldest open air museum. It has a collection of over 150 typical Norwegian buildings, some dating back to the 13th century. A turf-roofed barn from Natadal, Nedre, Flatdal, Telemark (1762). Keywords: picturesque, architecture, Scandinavia, capital city, historical, farming, agriculture, timber
PMR-D8085 Norway, Oslo: Norwegian Museum of Cultural History (Norsk Folkemuseum) was founded in 1881 and is regarded as the world's oldest open air museum. It has a collection of over 150 typical Norwegian buildings, some dating back to the 13th century. A farmhouse from Gulsvik, Fla, Hallingdal (ca. 1750). Keywords: picturesque, timber, agriculture, farming, historical, capital city, Scandinavia, architecture
PMR-D8084 Norway, Oslo: Norwegian Museum of Cultural History (Norsk Folkemuseum) was founded in 1881 and is regarded as the world's oldest open air museum. It has a collection of over 150 typical Norwegian buildings, some dating back to the 13th century. Two storehouses from Troym, Helmedal (left) (1650-1700), and Holshagen, Hol (right) (1650), both from Hallingdal. Keywords: picturesque, timber, agriculture, farming, historical, capital city, Scandinavia, architecture
PMR-D8083 Norway, Oslo: Norwegian Museum of Cultural History (Norsk Folkemuseum) was founded in 1881 and is regarded as the world's oldest open air museum. It has a collection of over 150 typical Norwegian buildings, some dating back to the 13th century. General view of some farm outhouses. Keywords: picturesque, architecture, Scandinavia, capital city, historical, farming, agriculture, timber
PMR-D8082 Norway, Oslo: Norwegian Museum of Cultural History (Norsk Folkemuseum) was founded in 1881 and is regarded as the world's oldest open air museum. It has a collection of over 150 typical Norwegian buildings, some dating back to the 13th century. A two.storey farmhouse from Akershus, Ostlandet (18th century). Keywords: picturesque, architecture, Scandinavia, capital city, historical, farming, agriculture, timber
PMR-D8081 Norway, Oslo: Norwegian Museum of Cultural History (Norsk Folkemuseum) was founded in 1881 and is regarded as the world's oldest open air museum. It has a collection of over 150 typical Norwegian buildings, some dating back to the 13th century. Turf-roofed wooden house from Jaeren, Rogaland (1820-60). Keywords: picturesque, timber, agriculture, farming, historical, capital city, Scandinavia, architecture
PMR-D8080 Norway, Oslo: Norwegian Museum of Cultural History (Norsk Folkemuseum) was founded in 1881 and is regarded as the world's oldest open air museum. It has a collection of over 150 typical Norwegian buildings, some dating back to the 13th century. A slate-roofed woodshed from Bakka, Halandsdal, Sunnhordland (ca.1800). Keywords: picturesque, timber, agriculture, farming, historical, capital city, Scandinavia, architecture
PMR-D8079 Norway, Oslo: Norwegian Museum of Cultural History (Norsk Folkemuseum) was founded in 1881 and is regarded as the world's oldest open air museum. It has a collection of over 150 typical Norwegian buildings, some dating back to the 13th century. A tenant-farmer's house from Husmannsplass (19th century). Keywords: picturesque, architecture, Scandinavia, capital city, historical, farming, agriculture, timber
PMR-D8078 Norway, Oslo: Norwegian Museum of Cultural History (Norsk Folkemuseum) was founded in 1881 and is regarded as the world's oldest open air museum. It has a collection of over 150 typical Norwegian buildings, some dating back to the 13th century. A turf-roofed farm outhouse. Keywords: picturesque, timber, agriculture, farming, historical, capital city, Scandinavia, architecture
PMR-D8077 Norway, Oslo: Norwegian Museum of Cultural History (Norsk Folkemuseum) was founded in 1881 and is regarded as the world's oldest open air museum. It has a collection of over 150 typical Norwegian buildings, some dating back to the 13th century. A stall from Gronneflata, Uvdal, Numedal (1750-1800) Keywords: picturesque, timber, agriculture, farming, historical, capital city, Scandinavia, architecture
PMR-D8076 Norway, Oslo: Norwegian Museum of Cultural History (Norsk Folkemuseum) was founded in 1881 and is regarded as the world's oldest open air museum. It has a collection of over 150 typical Norwegian buildings, some dating back to the 13th century. A 'loft' storehouse from Brottveit Valle, Setesdal (1650-1700). Keywords: picturesque, timber, agriculture, farming, historical, capital city, Scandinavia, architecture
PMR-D8075 Norway, Oslo: Norwegian Museum of Cultural History (Norsk Folkemuseum) was founded in 1881 and is regarded as the world's oldest open air museum. It has a collection of over 150 typical Norwegian buildings, some dating back to the 13th century. An open hearth farmhouse from Amlid Valle, Setesdal (1650-1700). Keywords: picturesque, architecture, Scandinavia, capital city, historical, farming, agriculture, timber
PMR-D8074 Norway, Oslo: Norwegian Museum of Cultural History (Norsk Folkemuseum) was founded in 1881 and is regarded as the world's oldest open air museum. It has a collection of over 150 typical Norwegian buildings, some dating back to the 13th century. A farmhouse from Porsanger in Finnmark in the far north now houses an exhibition about Finnmark and the people who live there. Keywords: picturesque, timber, agriculture, farming, historical, capital city, Scandinavia, architecture
PMR-D8073 Norway, Oslo: Norwegian Museum of Cultural History (Norsk Folkemuseum) was founded in 1881 and is regarded as the world's oldest open air museum. It has a collection of over 150 typical Norwegian buildings, some dating back to the 13th century. Pride of the collection is this genuine Stave Church from around 1200, one of only 28 survivors in the country. Ornate wooden carvings adorn the roof. Keywords: picturesque, timber, agriculture, farming, historical, capital city, Scandinavia, architecture
PMR-D8072 Norway, Oslo: Norwegian Museum of Cultural History (Norsk Folkemuseum) was founded in 1881 and is regarded as the world's oldest open air museum. It has a collection of over 150 typical Norwegian buildings, some dating back to the 13th century. Pride of the collection is this genuine Stave Church from around 1200, one of only 28 survivors in the country. Keywords: picturesque, architecture, Scandinavia, capital city, historical, farming, agriculture, timber
PMR-D8071 Norway, Oslo: Norwegian Museum of Cultural History (Norsk Folkemuseum) was founded in 1881 and is regarded as the world's oldest open air museum. It has a collection of over 150 typical Norwegian buildings, some dating back to the 13th century. Pride of the collection is this genuine Stave Church from around 1200, one of only 28 survivors in the country. Keywords: picturesque, architecture, Scandinavia, capital city, historical, farming, agriculture, timber
PMR-D8070 Norway, Oslo: Norwegian Museum of Cultural History (Norsk Folkemuseum) was founded in 1881 and is regarded as the world's oldest open air museum. It has a collection of over 150 typical Norwegian buildings, some dating back to the 13th century. Pride of the collection is this genuine Stave Church from around 1200, containing valuable paintings from 1652. Keywords: picturesque, architecture, Scandinavia, capital city, historical, farming, agriculture, timber
PMR-D8069 Norway, Oslo: Norwegian Museum of Cultural History (Norsk Folkemuseum) was founded in 1881 and is regarded as the world's oldest open air museum. It has a collection of over 150 typical Norwegian buildings, some dating back to the 13th century. Pride of the collection is this genuine Stave Church from around 1200, containing valuable paintings from 1652, including "the last supper", seen here. Keywords: picturesque, architecture, Scandinavia, capital city, historical, farming, agriculture, timber
PMR-D8068 Norway, Oslo: Norwegian Museum of Cultural History (Norsk Folkemuseum) was founded in 1881 and is regarded as the world's oldest open air museum. It has a collection of over 150 typical Norwegian buildings, some dating back to the 13th century. Pride of the collection is this genuine Stave Church from around 1200, containing valuable paintings from 1652, including "the last supper", seen here. Keywords: picturesque, architecture, Scandinavia, capital city, historical, farming, agriculture, timber
PMR-D8067 Norway, Oslo: Norwegian Museum of Cultural History (Norsk Folkemuseum) was founded in 1881 and is regarded as the world's oldest open air museum. It has a collection of over 150 typical Norwegian buildings, some dating back to the 13th century. Pride of the collection is this genuine Stave Church from around 1200, one of only 28 survivors in the country. Guides in period costume provide help. Keywords: picturesque, architecture, Scandinavia, capital city, historical, farming, agriculture, timber
PMR-D8066 Norway, Oslo: Norwegian Museum of Cultural History (Norsk Folkemuseum) was founded in 1881 and is regarded as the world's oldest open air museum. It has a collection of over 150 typical Norwegian buildings, some dating back to the 13th century. Visitors can tour the extensive site by period coach. Keywords: picturesque, timber, agriculture, farming, historical, capital city, Scandinavia, architecture
PMR-D6562 Ireland, Leinster, Dublin: Dublinia, a museum devoted to the history of the city, particularly Viking and Meiaeval. It is housed in the Synod Hall of Christ Church Cathedral. Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, capital city, architecture
PMR252-01 Italy, Lazio, Cassino: famous for its Abbey, the scene of a major battle in World War II, with major loss of life on both sides (alone 1,100 Poles fell in the battle of Monte Cassino). The Abbey was completely demolished during the war, but subsequently rebuilt on modern lines. The approach to the Polish War Cemetery, lined with golden cypruses. Keywords: historic, Benedictine, Catholic, war history, onslought, tragedy, culture, war cemetery, memorial, architecture, hilltop-site
PMR250-12 Italy, Lazio, Cassino: famous for its Abbey, the scene of a major battle in World War II, with major loss of life on both sides (alone 1,100 Poles fell in the battle of Monte Cassino). The Abbey was completely demolished during the war, but subsequently rebuilt on modern lines. Grave of Gen. Wladislaw Anders, with approach, lined with golden cypruses, behind. Keywords: historic, Benedictine, Catholic, war history, onslought, tragedy, culture, war cemetery, memorial, architecture, hilltop-site
PMR250-11 Italy, Lazio, Cassino: famous for its Abbey, the scene of a major battle in World War II, with major loss of life on both sides (alone 1,100 Poles fell in the battle of Monte Cassino). The Abbey was completely demolished during the war, but subsequently rebuilt on modern lines.The Abbey, viewed from the Polish War Cemetery, with shadow of th Polish flag! Keywords: historic, Benedictine, Catholic, war history, onslought, tragedy, culture, war cemetery, memorial, architecture, hilltop-site
PMR250-10 Italy, Lazio, Cassino: famous for its Abbey, the scene of a major battle in World War II, with major loss of life on both sides (alone 1,100 Poles fell in the battle of Monte Cassino). The Abbey was completely demolished during the war, but subsequently rebuilt on modern lines. The remarkable view from the "Loggia del Paradiso". Keywords: historic, Benedictine, Catholic, war history, onslought, tragedy, culture, war cemetery, memorial, architecture, hilltop-site
PMR250-09 Italy, Lazio, Cassino: famous for its Abbey, the scene of a major battle in World War II, with major loss of life on both sides. The Abbey was completely demolished during the war, but subsequently rebuilt on modern lines. Steps leading up to the "Loggia del Paradiso" and the basilica, with statue of St. Benedict (left) and St. Scholastica (right). Keywords: historic, Benedictine, Catholic, war history, onslought, tragedy, culture, war cemetery, memorial, architecture, hilltop-site
PMR250-08 Italy, Lazio, Cassino: famous for its Abbey, the scene of a major battle in World War II, with major loss of life on both sides (alone 1,100 Poles fell in the battle of Monte Cassino). The Abbey was completely demolished during the war, but subsequently rebuilt on modern lines. Commanding position occupied by the Abbey over the surrounding countryside. Keywords: historic, Benedictine, Catholic, war history, onslought, tragedy, culture, war cemetery, memorial, architecture, hilltop-site
PMR250-07 Italy, Lazio, Cassino: famous for its Abbey, the scene of a major battle in World War II, with major loss of life on both sides (alone 1,100 Poles fell in the battle of Monte Cassino). The Abbey was completely demolished during the war, but subsequently rebuilt on modern lines. View of the town and its valley from the Abbey. Keywords: historic, Benedictine, Catholic, war history, onslought, tragedy, culture, war cemetery, memorial, architecture, hilltop-site
PMR-D3952 People's Republic of China, Yunnan Province, Kunming: Yuantong Buddhist Temple is the largest in the city and dates back over 1000 years. The colourful and highly decorated wooden building has been restored many times in its history. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, heritage, picturesque, metropolitan, architecture, historic, street scene, religious centre
PMR146-12 Bulgaria, Nessebar: standing on a peninsula on the Black Sea coast, the ancient town has a long history. Typical fishermen's cottages (left), with part of the Church of Archangels Michael and Gabriel, dating from 13.14th century, in the foreground. Keywords: architecture, heritage, culture, historic, Nesebar, UNESCO
PMR146-11 Bulgaria, Nessebar: standing on a peninsula on the Black Sea coast, the ancient town has a long history. Church of Ivan Krastitel (John the Baptist), dating from the 11-12th century, and presently housing a museum. Keywords: architecture, heritage, culture, historic, Nesebar, UNESCO
PMR146-10 Bulgaria, Nessebar: standing on a peninsula on the Black Sea coast, the ancient town has a long history. Highly ornamented ruin of a 13-14th century Byzantine church. Keywords: architecture, heritage, culture, historic, Nesebar, UNESCO
PMR-D2707 Iran, Teheran: trunk of Darius the Great found in Egypt, in the National Museum of Iran, Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, metropolis, capital city, exhibits, artefacts, antiquity, pre-history, sculpture, statue
PMR-D2706 Iran, Teheran, National Museum: the "Audience Scene", original centrepiece of the eastern staircase of the Apadana in Persepolis, found in the treasury, It shows the King enthroned with the crown prince behind him, and behind him a towel bearer and a weapon bearer. In front of the King stands a senior official with two guards behind him. Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, metropolis, capital city, exhibits, artefacts, antiquity, pre-history, bas-relief
PMR-D2705 Iran, Teheran: pottery storage chest from about 5000 BC in the National Museum of Iran, Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, metropolis, capital city, exhibits, artefacts, antiquity, pre-history
PMR-D2704 Iran, Teheran: pottery bowls with interesting designs from about 5000 BC in the National Museum of Iran, Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, metropolis, capital city, exhibits, artefacts, antiquity, pre-history
PMR-D2119 Oman, Muscat: the restored Muscat Gate now contains a museum of local history. Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, sultan, Middle East, Gulf State
PMR-D1835 Edinburgh: the Natural History Hall at the National Museum of Scotland. Keywords: taxidermy, exhibition, exhibits, anthropology, educational, skeletons, mammals
PMR-D1730 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich, State Museum of Egyptian Art: head of priest (26th Dynasty, 550 BC). Keywords: München, Egyptology, archeology, sculpture, statue, history, antiquity, portraits
PMR-D1729 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich, State Museum of Egyptian Art: figures of seated priest, Neye, with his mother, Mutnofret (19th Dynasty, 1250 BC). Keywords: Egyptology, Muenchen, portraits, antiquity, married couple, history, statue, sculpture, archeology
PMR-D1728 New Egyptian Museum, Munich: Man's head (4th Dynasty, 2550 BC). Keywords: portraits, antiquity, history, statue, sculpture, archeology, Egyptology, Muenchen
PMR-D1727 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich, State Museum of Egyptian Art: figures of Sabu with his wife, Meretites (son, Iseb, is missing) (5th Dynasty, 2400 BC). Keywords: München, portraits, antiquity, married couple, history, statue, sculpture, archeology, Egyptology
PMR-D1726 New Egyptian Museum, Munich: Sibe and his wife (19th Dynasty - 1220 BC). Keywords: München, portraits, antiquity, married couple, history, statue, sculpture, archeology, Egyptology
PMR485-01 Germany, Schleswig-Holstein, Lubeck: Holstentor, with its famous twin towers, was built between 1464 and 1478, and now houses the local history museum. Roses in the foreground. Keywords: mediaeval, red brick, defence, fortifications, architecture, national heritage, picturesque
PMR480-11 Canada, Alberta, Calgary: Heritage Park Historical Village - log cabin of the Royal North West Mounted Police next to a wooden house with a green and white ornate veranda, tyoical of the early 20th century. Keywords: metropolis, nostalgia, history , modern city, oil town
PMR480-10 Canada, Alberta, Calgary: Heritage Park Historical Village - Canadian Pacific Railways steam locomotive no. 2023 preserved with vintage coaches. Keywords: metropolis, railroad, veteran, nostalgia, history , modern city, oil town
PMR480-09 Canada, Alberta, Calgary: Heritage Park Historical Village - bakery and other shops tyoical of the early 20th century, from the veranda of the hotel. Keywords: metropolis, nostalgia, history , modern city, oil town
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
PMR488-08 Island of Crete, Palace of Knossos: the "Royal Road", looking towards the palace. A number of large private houses gave on to this way. Keywords: architecture, restoration, preservation, history, historic, excavations, archeological, archeology, national heritage
PMR488-07 Island of Crete, Palace of Knossos: "North Lustral Bath", probably a shrine with religious significance. Keywords: picturesque, restoration, preservation, history, historic, excavations, archeological, archeology, national heritage, architecture
PMR488-06 Island of Crete, Palace of Knossos: restored pithos (urn) and porch above the north entrance. Keywords: picturesque, restoration, preservation, history, historic, excavations, archeological, archeology, national heritage, architecture
PMR488-05 Island of Crete, Palace of Knossos: reconstructed walls in the south east section. Keywords: architecture, restoration, preservation, history, historic, excavations, archeological, archeology, national heritage
PMR488-04 Island of Crete, Palace of Knossos: reconstructed stairway to the King's Megaron. Keywords: picturesque, restoration, preservation, history, historic, excavations, archeological, archeology, national heritage, architecture
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
PMR517-05 Italy, Sicily, Catania: the elephant fountain, symbol of Catania, stands in the Piazza Duomo. The obelisk was brought from Egypt by the Romans; the elephant was carved from volcanic lava in Byzantine times. The city has been buried under lava from Etna seven times in recorded history. Keywords: picturesque, Sicilia, historic, volcanic
PMR135K-31 Mongolia, Ulaanbaatar: the National Museum of Mongolian History. Keywords: Mongol, architecture, Chinggis Khaan, Genghis Khan, statue, monument, capital, Outer Mongolia
PMR120K-34 United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Al Ettihad Square, with its oversize symbols of arab life and history. Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers
PMR120K-20 United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Al Ettihad Square, with its oversize symbols of arab life and history - the coffee pot in the foreground. Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers
PMR117K-15 Jordan, Dana Nature Reserve: colourful purple and yellow spring flowers. Keywords: geology, wild animals, wild flowers, picturesque, rock formations, natural history, nature reservation, botany
PMR117K-14 Jordan, Dana Nature Reserve: spring flowers and strange rock formations near the Rummana Campground. Keywords: geology, wild animals, wild flowers, picturesque, rock formations, natural history, nature reservation, botany
PMR117K-13 Jordan, Dana Nature Reserve: colourful flowers of the ubiquitous Hoary Rock Rose (Cistus creticus). Keywords: geology, wild animals, wild flowers, picturesque, rock formations, natural history, nature reservation, botany
PMR117K-12 Jordan, Dana Nature Reserve: eye-catching flowers of the Sicklefruit Hypecoum (Hypecoum imberbe). Keywords: geology, wild animals, wild flowers, picturesque, rock formations, natural history, nature reservation, botany
PMR117K-11 Jordan, Dana Nature Reserve: masses of spring flowers on the slopes of Jebel Rummana, with desert landcape in the background. Keywords: geology, botany, nature reservation, natural history, rock formations, picturesque, wild flowers, wild animals
PMR117K-09 Jordan, Dana Nature Reserve: gnarled skeleton of an ancient juniper tree on the summit of Jebel Rummana. Keywords: geology, botany, nature reservation, natural history, rock formations, picturesque, wild flowers, wild animals
PMR117K-08 Jordan, Dana Nature Reserve: view of Rummana Campground from Rummana Mountain Trail. Keywords: geology, wild animals, wild flowers, picturesque, rock formations, natural history, nature reservation, botany
PMR117K-07 Jordan, Dana Nature Reserve: a colourful display of spring flowers including Crown Anenomes (Anemone Coronaria). Keywords: geology, wild animals, wild flowers, picturesque, rock formations, natural history, nature reservation, botany
PMR117K-06 Jordan, Dana Nature Reserve: a colourful display of spring flowers including Crown Anenomes (Anemone Coronaria). Keywords: geology, wild animals, wild flowers, picturesque, rock formations, natural history, nature reservation, botany
PMR117K-05 Jordan, Dana Nature Reserve: typical scenery on the Rummana Campground Trail, with "domed" rock formations. Keywords: geology, botany, nature reservation, natural history, rock formations, picturesque, wild flowers, wild animals
PMR117K-04 Jordan, Dana Nature Reserve: typical scenery on the Rummana Campground Trail, with unusual rock formations. Keywords: geology, botany, nature reservation, natural history, rock formations, picturesque, wild flowers, wild animals
PMR117K-03 Jordan, Dana Nature Reserve: typical scenery on the Rummana Campground Trail, with Giant Fennel in the foreground. Keywords: geology, botany, nature reservation, natural history, rock formations, picturesque, wild flowers, wild animals
PMR117K-02 Jordan, Dana Nature Reserve: typical scenery on the Rummana Campground Trail. Keywords: geology, botany, nature reservation, natural history, rock formations, picturesque, wild flowers, wild animals
PMR117K-01 Jordan, Dana Nature Reserve: a remarkable example of eroded strata - resembling a giant cabbage. Keywords: geology, wild animals, wild flowers, picturesque, rock formations, natural history, nature reservation, botany, weathering, erosion
PMR116K-36 Jordan, Dana Nature Reserve: some of the unusual rock formations overlooking Wadi Dana. Keywords: geology, wild animals, wild flowers, picturesque, rock formations, natural history, nature reservation, botany, mountains, rocky
PMR116K-35 Jordan, Dana Nature Reserve: lush spring vegetation surrounding Rummana Campsite. Keywords: geology, wild animals, wild flowers, picturesque, rock formations, natural history, nature reservation, botany
PMR116K-30 Jordan, Dana Nature Reserve: the steep. rocky walls of Wadi Dana. Keywords: geology, wild animals, wild flowers, picturesque, rock formations, natural history, nature reservation, botany
PMR116K-29 Jordan, Dana Nature Reserve: view of Dana village, within the bounds of the nature reserve, from the lookout on the main road. Keywords: geology, botany, nature reservation, natural history, rock formations, picturesque, wild flowers, wild animals
PMR108K-36 Germany, Baden-Württemberg: reconstructed Celtic settlement from the 6th century BC on Heuneberg Hill in the Swabian Jura. View of the defensive wall with weapons embrasures and gateway. Keywords: mediaeval town, picturesque, historic, history, Celts, fortifications
PMR108K-35 Germany, Baden-Württemberg: reconstructed Celtic settlement from the 6th century BC on Heuneberg Hill in the Swabian Jura. Timber-fame dwelling houses with thatched and shingled roofs. Keywords: mediaeval town, Celts, history, historic, picturesque
PMR106K-25 Peru, Cusco, Pisac: In the vicinity of Pisac and the "Sacred Valley" a number of important Inca sites are to be found. Large, colourful triptique by the bridge in Pisac, illustrating Inca legends and history. Keywords: High Andes, Cuzco, Qosqo, Inca architecture, Urubamba Valley
PMR089K-17 Montenegro: Kotor, a UNESCO World Heritage site, has a history going back to Roman times when it was known as Acruvium. The massive Kampana Bastion and the town's north wall, with Mount Lovcen and Castel St. John, an Illyrian fort, in the background. Keywords: picturesque, Yugoslavia, port, historic city, bastions, ramparts, fortifications, fortress, national heritage, mediaeval
PMR089K-16 Montenegro: Kotor, a UNESCO World Heritage site, has a history going back to Roman times when it was known as Acruvium. The Sea Gate, West Gate (1555) and Duke's (Providur's) Palace above it, from the Riva. Keywords: picturesque, Yugoslavia, port, historic city, bastions, ramparts, fortifications, fortress, national heritage, mediaeval
PMR089K-15 Montenegro: Kotor, a UNESCO World Heritage site, has a history going back to Roman times when it was known as Acruvium. the Gurdic Bastion and the South Gate, which has three doors, from the 13th, 17th, and 18th centuries. Keywords: picturesque, Yugoslavia, port, historic city, bastions, ramparts, fortifications, fortress, national heritage, mediaeval
PMR089K-14 Montenegro: Kotor, a UNESCO World Heritage site, has a history going back to Roman times when it was known as Acruvium. a street in the old town (Stari Grad), overlooked by Mount Lovcen and Castel St. John, an Illyrian fort. Keywords: picturesque, Yugoslavia, port, historic city, bastions, ramparts, fortifications, fortress, national heritage, mediaeval
PMR089K-13 Montenegro: Kotor, a UNESCO World Heritage site, has a history going back to Roman times when it was known as Acruvium. View of the Gulf of Kotor, surrounded by precipitous mountains, and the new town. Keywords: picturesque, Yugoslavia, port, historic city, bastions, ramparts, fortifications, fortress, national heritage, mediaeval
PMR089K-12 Montenegro: Kotor, a UNESCO World Heritage site, has a history going back to Roman times when it was known as Acruvium. View of the Gulf of Kotor with part of the old town (Stari Grad) and part of the Castel St. John, an Illyrian fort (260 metres high). Keywords: picturesque, Yugoslavia, port, historic city, bastions, ramparts, fortifications, fortress, national heritage, mediaeval
PMR089K-11 Montenegro: Kotor, a UNESCO World Heritage site, has a history going back to Roman times when it was known as Acruvium. Bird's eye view of the complete harbour from the Castel St. John, an Illyrian fort (260 metres high). Keywords: picturesque, Yugoslavia, port, historic city, bastions, ramparts, fortifications, fortress, national heritage, mediaeval
PMR089K-10 Montenegro: Kotor, a UNESCO World Heritage site, has a history going back to Roman times when it was known as Acruvium. View of the Gulf of Kotor and flag of Montenegro from Castel St. John, an Illyrian fort, (260 metres high). Keywords: picturesque, mediaeval, national heritage, fortress, fortifications, ramparts, bastions, historic city, port, Yugoslavia
PMR089K-09 Montenegro: Kotor, a UNESCO World Heritage site, has a history going back to Roman times when it was known as Acruvium. View of the old town (Stari Grad) and jetty from the Church of Our Lady of Remedy. Keywords: picturesque, panorama, Yugoslavia, port, historic city, bastions, ramparts, fortifications, fortress, national heritage, mediaeval
PMR089K-08 Montenegro: Kotor, a UNESCO World Heritage site, has a history going back to Roman times when it was known as Acruvium. Part view of the old town (Stari Grad) and jetty, from the Roko fortification. Keywords: picturesque, Yugoslavia, mediaeval, national heritage, fortress, fortifications, ramparts, bastions, historic city, port
PMR085K-36 Germany, Thuringia, Eisenach: The Wartburg Fortress, an indissoluble part of German history, dating back to the 12th century. Here the Minnesänger (troubadours) took part in the famous jousts, recalled in Wagner's opera Tannhäuser. Here Martin Luther studied before translating the New Testament. It was the seat of the dukes of Saxe-Eisenach until 1741 when it was ceded to the house of Saxe-Weimar. The castle is perched on a rocky spur overlooking the town of Eisenach. Here: the "Gadem", built in 1874-7, was formerly the royal stables but now houses a restaurant. View from the south tower. Keywords: picturesque, mediaeval, historic castle, architecture, national heritage
PMR085K-35 Germany, Thuringia, Eisenach: The Wartburg Fortress, an indissoluble part of German history, dating back to the 12th century. Here the Minnesänger (troubadours) took part in the famous jousts, recalled in Wagner's opera Tannhäuser. Here Martin Luther studied before translating the New Testament. It was the seat of the dukes of Saxe-Eisenach until 1741 when it was ceded to the house of Saxe-Weimar. The castle is perched on a rocky spur overlooking the town of Eisenach. Here: end view of the 12th century "Palas" building, the oldest part of the Wartburg, with surrounding countryside. Keywords: picturesque, national heritage, architecture, historic castle, mediaeval
PMR085K-34 Germany, Thuringia, Eisenach: The Wartburg Fortress, an indissoluble part of German history, dating back to the 12th century. Here the Minnesänger (troubadours) took part in the famous jousts, recalled in Wagner's opera Tannhäuser. Here Martin Luther studied before translating the New Testament. It was the seat of the dukes of Saxe-Eisenach until 1741 when it was ceded to the house of Saxe-Weimar. The castle is perched on a rocky spur overlooking the town of Eisenach. Here: view from the windows of the 12th century "Palas" (living quarters) wing of the castle. Keywords: picturesque, national heritage, architecture, historic castle, mediaeval
PMR085K-33 Germany, Thuringia, Eisenach: The Wartburg Fortress, an indissoluble part of German history, dating back to the 12th century. Here the Minnesänger (troubadours) took part in the famous jousts, recalled in Wagner's opera Tannhäuser. Here Martin Luther studied before translating the New Testament. It was the seat of the dukes of Saxe-Eisenach until 1741 when it was ceded to the house of Saxe-Weimar. The castle is perched on a rocky spur overlooking the town of Eisenach. Here: a historic well with highly ornate cast iron yoke, in the outer courtyard. Keywords: picturesque, national heritage, architecture, historic castle, mediaeval
PMR085K-32 Germany, Thuringia, Eisenach: The Wartburg Fortress, an indissoluble part of German history, dating back to the 12th century. Here the Minnesänger (troubadours) took part in the famous jousts, recalled in Wagner's opera Tannhäuser. Here Martin Luther studied before translating the New Testament. It was the seat of the dukes of Saxe-Eisenach until 1741 when it was ceded to the house of Saxe-Weimar. The castle is perched on a rocky spur overlooking the town of Eisenach. Here: a historic well with highly ornate cast iron yoke, in the outer courtyard. Keywords: picturesque, mediaeval, historic castle, architecture, national heritage
PMR085K-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
PMR027K-07 Australia, Western Australia, Shark Bay: Stromatolites: long believed extinct, but recently rediscovered sediment-trapping algae under about 20 centimetres of water in Hamelin Pool, Shark Bay. They are one of the earliest forms of life and have been identified in rocks estimated to be 3000 million years old. Keywords: geology, beginnings of life, evolution, world history
PMR023K-02 Viet Nam, Saigon: Museum of Vietnamese History with pagoda-style roof in the zoo park. Keywords: Vietnam
PMR041K-20 Moldova, Chisinau/ Kisinev: National History Museum.
PMR040K-06 Romania, Maramures, Baia Mare: Notice board with plan and history of the open air ethnological museum.
PMR035K-18 Namibia, Keetmanshoop: Former church of the Rhine Mission, now a museum of local history, amid cacti and palm trees. Keywords: architecture, religious architecture
PMR035K-17 Namibia, Keetmanshoop: Former church of the Rhine Mission, now a museum of local history. Keywords: architecture, religious architecture
PMR070K-20 The former Greek coastal village of Simena can only be reached from the sea - there are no roads connecting it to the hinterland, so development is limited, and little has changed since the Greeks left in 1922. About 200 people live here permanently. Crowning the village is a mediaeval fortress, and scattered around the village are numerous Lycian stone sarcophagi. Here: visitors being enlightened on the history of the fortress. Keywords: historical ruins, Lycia, ruined fortress, sarcophagus, Byzantine fortifications, excavations, archeology
PMR063K-34 Bulgaria, Plovdiv: The Dimiter Georgiadi House is currently the home of the History Museum.
PMR061K-08 Romania, Northern Dobruja, Constanta: View of the History and Archeological Museum and Piata Ovidiu (Ovid Square), formerly the Greek agora, from the minaret of the Mahmudiye mosque.
PMR061K-06 Romania, Northern Dobruja, Constanta: The History and Archeological Museum, and some of the collection of Roman sarcophagi displayed in the open air.
PMR402-07 Hungary, Budapest: cannons near the entrance to the War History Museum on the ramparts of the fortified old town (Buda). Keywords: Magyar, architecture, Danube, cityscape, capital city, metropolis
PMR669-11 Germany, Bavaria, Munich: the Stadtmuseum in the historic "Zeughaus" (Arsenal), dating back to the fifteenth century, puts the city's history on display. Keywords: metropolis, mediaeval, capital of Bavaria, München, picturesque, architecture, historic, national heritage
PMR638-09 Montenegro: Kotor, a UNESCO World Heritage site, has a history going back to Roman times when it was known as Acruvium. The massive bastion (Kampana Tower and Citadel) and wall on the north side of the old town (Stari Grad) flanking the River Skurda, date back to the 13th century. Keywords: picturesque, port, historic city, bastions, ramparts, fortifications, fortress, national heritage, mediaeval
PMR638-08 Montenegro: Kotor, a UNESCO World Heritage site, has a history going back to Roman times when it was known as Acruvium. High above the town, the 17th century church of Our Lady of the Remedy (Crkva Gospa od zdravlja) commands a fine view of the Gulf of Kotor. Keywords: picturesque, port, historic city, bastions, ramparts, fortifications, fortress, national heritage, mediaeval
PMR638-07 Montenegro: Kotor, a UNESCO World Heritage site, has a history going back to Roman times when it was known as Acruvium. Bird's eye view of the jetty and part of the old town (Stari Grad), from Castel St. John, 260 metres above the city. Keywords: picturesque, port, historic city, bastions, ramparts, fortifications, fortress, national heritage, mediaeval
PMR638-06 Montenegro: Kotor, a UNESCO World Heritage site, has a history going back to Roman times when it was known as Acruvium. View of the promenade and gulf from the Castel St. John, an Illyrian fort 260 metres above the city; with Two-tailed Pasha butterfly (Charaxes jasius) near the Montenegro flag. Keywords: picturesque, mediaeval, national heritage, fortress, fortifications, ramparts, bastions, historic city, port
PMR638-05 Montenegro: Kotor, a UNESCO World Heritage site, has a history going back to Roman times when it was known as Acruvium. View of the gulf from the Roko fortification showing the old water conduits which fed the cisterns. Keywords: picturesque, mediaeval, national heritage, fortress, fortifications, ramparts, bastions, historic city, port
PMR638-04 Montenegro: Kotor, a UNESCO World Heritage site, has a history going back to Roman times when it was known as Acruvium. The recently completed promenade, planted with ornamental trees, and jetty for small craft. Keywords: picturesque, mediaeval, national heritage, fortress, fortifications, ramparts, bastions, historic city, port
PMR638-03 Montenegro: Kotor, a UNESCO World Heritage site, has a history going back to Roman times when it was known as Acruvium. View of the old town (Stari Grad) at the foot of Mount Lovcen. Keywords: picturesque, mediaeval, national heritage, fortress, fortifications, ramparts, bastions, historic city, port
PMR638-02 Montenegro: Kotor, a UNESCO World Heritage site, has a history going back to Roman times when it was known as Acruvium. View of the town on the Gulf of Kotor (Boka Kotoska), surrounded by precipitous mountains, from the Cetinje road. Keywords: picturesque, port, historic city, bastions, ramparts, fortifications, fortress, national heritage, mediaeval
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
PMR622-09 Turkey, Lycia, Patara: Already settled in the 7th century BC, the ancient site of Patara became one of the leading Lycian cities under the Romans, thanks to its flourishing harbour. When the battle against the sand was finally lost and the harbour silted up about 800 years ago, the city was abandoned. In recent years significant Roman building works have been freed from the sand. Here: this is believed to be the remains of a well known Roman lighthouse, mentioned a number of times in written histories. Reconstruction is planned. Keywords: Roman remains, Roman architecture, Graeco-Roman remains, archeological excavations, cities of antiquity
PMR610-08 Romania, N. Dobruja: Constanta, founded about 500 BC, was known in Greek and Roman times as "Tomis" or "Tomi". It is now Romania's chief port on the Black Sea, and a number of tourist resorts have been developed on the adjacent fine beaches. Here: the History and Archeological Museum displays important Roman statues and other remains found in the vicinity. Statue of the poet Publius Ovidius Naso (Ovid) (right) who was exiled to Constanta from 8 to 17 AD. Keywords: Romanian architecture, monument
PMR589-04 Mexico, Merida: Palacio de Gobierno (Government House), built in the late XIX century, houses murals depicting the history of the Yucatan.
PMR574-04 Romania, Baia Mare: Entrance to the History Museum in Baia Mare with handsome, wrought iron gates.
PMR666-06 United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Al Ettihad Square with its oversize symbols of arab life and history. Behind, Ettisalat House, surmounted with a ball. Keywords: modern architecture, lawn sprinklers, air conditioning, Arab state, Arab, Muslim, Islam, high rise buildings, desert city, skyscrapers
PMR665-06 Jordan, Dana Nature Reserve: view of Rummana Camp Site from the top of the neighbouring hill, Jebel Rummana, showing the road down from Dana Tower. Keywords: geology, botany, nature reservation, natural history, rock formations, picturesque, wild flowers, wild animals
PMR665-05 Jordan, Dana Nature Reserve: spring flowers cover the ground between the rocky outcrops. Keywords: geology, botany, nature reservation, natural history, rock formations, picturesque, wild flowers, wild animals
PMR665-04 Jordan, Dana Nature Reserve: spectacular weathered rocks at the head of Wadi Dana, near the Rummana Camp Site. Keywords: geology, botany, nature reservation, natural history, rock formations, picturesque, wild flowers, wild animals

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