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PMR-D13464 Greece, Island of Rhodes, Rhodes: figure of the virgin under a baldachin outside the tiny Holy Trinity Church in the Street of the Knights. Keywords: architecture, Byzantine, Crusaders, historic, holiday resort, island, Knights Hospitaller, Knights of St. John, mediaeval, Mediterranean, picturesque, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO
PMR121-05 Austria, Salzkammergut, Salzburg: view from the Monchsberg, with the River Salzach and bridges, Holy Trinity Church and the wooded Mount of the Capuchins in the background. Keywords: picturesque, panorama, rooftops, Mozart, music festival, historic, heritage, architecture, Mönchsberg
PMR090-10 Austria, Sankt Pölten: the main square, Rathausplatz, with the Holy Trinity column and Baroque Franciscan Church. Keywords: picturesque, colourful, heritage, architecture
PMR048-07 Poland, Warsaw: the Market Square of the "new town" (Rynek Nowego Miasta) with the Baroque Church of the Holy Sacraments on the far side (1977) Keywords: architecture, historic, heritage, picturesque, cobblestones
PMR-D8458 Greece, Island of Amorgos: the Holy Monastery of Panagia Hozoviotissa, built in a hollow of the precipitous cliffs of Mount Prophet Elijah about 300 metres above the sea. It was built in 812-13 AD to house a revered icon, rescued from the plundered Monastery of Chozeba in Palestine. Eight storeys high, it has a maximum depth of only 5 metres. The monastery bells under the cliff overhang. Keywords: picturesque, whitewash, Chozoviotissa, architecture, heritage, historic, island hopping, Hellas, Greek Islands, Cyclades
PMR-D8457 Greece, Island of Amorgos: the Holy Monastery of Panagia Hozoviotissa, built in a hollow of the precipitous cliffs of Mount Prophet Elijah about 300 metres above the sea. It was built in 812-13 AD to house a revered icon, rescued from the plundered Monastery of Chozeba in Palestine. Eight storeys high, it has a maximum depth of only 5 metres. View of the coast through one of the monastery windows. Keywords: picturesque, whitewashed, Chozoviotissa, architecture, heritage, historic, island hopping, Hellas, Greek Islands, Cyclades
PMR-D8456 Greece, Island of Amorgos: the Holy Monastery of Panagia Hozoviotissa, built in a hollow of the precipitous cliffs of Mount Prophet Elijah about 300 metres above the sea. It was built in 812-13 AD to house a revered icon, rescued from the plundered Monastery of Chozeba in Palestine. Eight storeys high, it has a maximum depth of only 5 metres. View of the sheer cliffs on the adjacent coast, from the monastery. Keywords: picturesque, Chozoviotissa, architecture, heritage, historic, island hopping, Hellas, Greek Islands, Cyclades
PMR-D8455 Greece, Island of Amorgos: the Holy Monastery of Panagia Hozoviotissa, built in a hollow of the precipitous cliffs of Mount Prophet Elijah about 300 metres above the sea. It was built in 812-13 AD to house a revered icon, rescued from the plundered Monastery of Chozeba in Palestine. Eight storeys high, it has a maximum depth of only 5 metres. View of the monastery from the stone stairway. Keywords: picturesque, whitewashed, Chozoviotissa, architecture, heritage, historic, island hopping, Hellas, Greek Islands, Cyclades
PMR-D8454 Greece, Island of Amorgos: the Holy Monastery of Panagia Hozoviotissa, built in a hollow of the precipitous cliffs of Mount Prophet Elijah about 300 metres above the sea. It was built in 812-13 AD to house a revered icon, rescued from the plundered Monastery of Chozeba in Palestine. Eight storeys high, it has a maximum depth of only 5 metres. View of the monastery from the stone stairway. Keywords: picturesque, whitewashed, Chozoviotissa, architecture, heritage, historic, island hopping, Hellas, Greek Islands, Cyclades
PMR-D8453 Greece, Island of Amorgos: the Holy Monastery of Panagia Hozoviotissa, built in a hollow of the precipitous cliffs of Mount Prophet Elijah about 300 metres above the sea. It was built in 812-13 AD to house a revered icon, rescued from the plundered Monastery of Chozeba in Palestine. Eight storeys high, it has a maximum depth of only 5 metres. View of the monastery from the stone stairway. Keywords: picturesque, whitewashed, Chozoviotissa, architecture, heritage, historic, island hopping, Hellas, Greek Islands, Cyclades
PMR-D8452 Greece, Island of Amorgos: the Holy Monastery of Panagia Hozoviotissa, built in a hollow of the precipitous cliffs of Mount Pro... Keywords: picturesque, whitewashed, Chozoviotissa, architecture, heritage, historic, island hopping, Hellas, Greek Islands, Cyclades
PMR-D6332 Germany, Bavaria, Mittelfranken, Dinkelsbühl: the gothic Holy Trinity altar (1500 AD) in St. George's Minster, was the goal of many pilgrims in the 17th century. Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, woodcarving, art
PMR-D6188 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Landsberg am Lech: the former Jesuit grammar school (yellow building) is now the town museum. Behind, the Church of the Holy Cross, of the former Jesuit college. Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture
PMR-D4304 Thailand, Phuket Island, Phuket City: Sang Tham Shrine, originally named Sin Jia Geng, was founded by the Hokkien Chinese descendants of the Tan Luan Jae family in 1891 to provide them with a holy place to worship their ancestors. The architecture shows traditional Hokkien Chinese influence. Keywords: temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful
PMR-D4303 Thailand, Phuket Island, Phuket City: Sang Tham Shrine, originally named Sin Jia Geng, was founded by the Hokkien Chinese descendants of the Tan Luan Jae family in 1891 to provide them with a holy place to worship their ancestors. The architecture shows traditional Hokkien Chinese influence. Keywords: temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful
PMR-D2889 Greece, Island of Rhodes: Street of the Knights of St. John, leading from the harbour direct to the Palace of the Grand Master. The tiny Holy Trinity Church with the figure of the Virgin under a baldachin. The next building (with flags) is the house of the sacristan. Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, picturesque, historic, mediaeval, architecture, Byzantine, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, Knights Hospitaller
PMR-D0695 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Straubing: newly gilded Holy Trinity column, erected in 1719 as a result of a vow made during the War of the Spanish Succession. Keywords: historical, cross, golden
PMR-D0693 Germany, Bavaria, Gössweinstein in "Franconian Switzerland": one of the figures adorning the chancel of the Pilgrimage Church of the Holy Trinity, built in Baroque style in 1730-39 by Balthasar Neumann. Keywords: Franconia, national heritage, architecture, Fränkische Schweiz
PMR-D0692 Germany, Bavaria, Gössweinstein in "Franconian Switzerland": the richly decorated altar of the Pilgrimage Church of the Holy Trinity, built in Baroque style in 1730-39 by Balthasar Neumann. In the centre is the "miraculous image" of the Virgin, which is the goal of countless pilgrims. Keywords: Franconia, Fränkische Schweiz, architecture, national heritage
PMR-D0691 Gößweinstein, Fränkische Schweiz: Pilgrimage Church of the Holy Trinity, built 1730-39 by Balthasar Neumann. Germany, Bavaria, Gossweinstein in "Franconian Switzerland": the interior of the enormous Pilgrimage Church of the Holy Trinity, built in Baroque style in 1730-39 by Balthasar Neumann. Keywords: Franconia, decor, national heritage, architecture, Fränkische Schweiz
PMR-D0690 Germany, Bavaria, Gössweinstein in "Franconian Switzerland": the enormous Pilgrimage Church of the Holy Trinity, built in Baroque style in 1730-39 by Balthasar Neumann. Keywords: Franconia, national heritage, architecture, Fränkische Schweiz
PMR-D0682 Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: Heilig-Geist-Spital (Holy Ghost Hospital), built 1332-39, floodlit at night, and reflected in the River Pegnitz. Keywords: Franconia, Nürnberg, defence, fortifications, reflections, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval
PMR-D0659 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Holy Cross Church in Frottmanning, the oldert church in Munich (established AD815, in Romanesque style). Keywords: München, historic, architecture
PMR-D0658 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: the interior of the Holy Cross Church in Frottmanning, the oldert church in Munich (established AD815). Romanesque chalk paintings on the brickwork, unique in Germany. Keywords: München, historical, architecture, ancient, frescos
PMR-D0657 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: the interior of the Holy Cross Church in Frottmanning, the oldest church in Munich, (established AD815, in Romanesque style), with ancient chalk frescos uncovered on the right wall. Keywords: München, altars, architecture
PMR-D0322 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Christmas Market 2010 - a crib scene with the Holy Family. Keywords: München, colourful, decorations, lights, lighting, ornaments, illuminations, Holy Family, Christian
PMR215-09 Germany, Bavaria, Altötting: a few of the votive plaques lining the walls and roof of the galleries surrounding the Holy Chapel (8th century). Keywords: architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, pilgrim, pilgrimage, shrine, church, votive gifts, attraction, historical, religious centre
PMR215-08 Germany, Bavaria, Altötting: the Baroque Church of St. Magdalena, and the Stiftskirche (Parish Church)(late Gothic) with the little Holy Chapel (8th century) in front. View from the far side of the vast square. Keywords: architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, pilgrim, pilgrimage, shrine, church, votive gifts, attraction, historical, religious centre
PMR215-07 Germany, Bavaria, Altötting: the Holy Chapel, dating from the 8th century, visited by half a million pilgrims every year. Keywords: architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, pilgrim, pilgrimage, shrine, church, votive gifts, attraction, historical, religious centre
PMR210-03 Israel, Jerusalem: entrance to the holy ground on which the Dome of the Rock is built, is through this arched portal. Keywords: historic, antiquity, tradition, culture, capital city, religious centre, Christian, Jewish, Muslim, Orthodox, walled city, fortifications, defence, cosmopolitan, picturesque, mosque
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-D2980 The Philippines, Samar Island, Calbayog: the handsome altar screen in the Catholic Cathedral of St Peter and Paul. Keywords: Samar Island, religion, gilding, ornamentation, decoration, sacred, holy
PMR-D2974 The Philippines, Samar Island, Malajog: Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Shrine, with 12 stations of the cross. Keywords: Samar Island, colourful, sunshine, Catholic, religion
PMR-D1587 Nepal, Kathmandu: Pashupatinath Hindu Temple Complex, bisected by the vestigial River Bagmati where the holy cows wander freely, with bodies being burnt on the Ghat. Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage, Hindu
PMR196-11 Germany, Hesse, Frankfurt am Main: 15th century Gothic tower of the cathedral, where emperors of the Holy Roman Empire were crowned up to 1806. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, culture, historic , heritage, Hessen
PMR186-02 Hungary, Budapest: Holy Trinity Monument, erected at the time of the plague in 1713, with St. Matthew's Church behind, rebuilt in the late 19th century by Frigyes Schulek. Keywords: traditional, architecture, capital city, metropolis, culture, historic , heritage, stone carving
PMR156-04 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: costumed carnival revellers in the Viktualienmarkt, with maypole and Church of the Holy Ghost in the background. Keywords: colourful, München, enjoy, atmosphere, fun, Fasching, fancy dress, celebration, party
PMR156-01 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: costumed carnival revellers in the Viktualienmarkt, with maypole and Church of the Holy Ghost. Keywords: colourful, München, enjoy, atmosphere, fun, Fasching, fancy dress, celebration, party
PMR-D2678 Turkey, Anatolia: Akdamar Kilisesi (Church of the Holy Cross), one of the gems of Armenian architecture, dating from 921 AD, stands abandoned on an island in Lake Van. Builder: Gagik Artzruni, King of Vaspurkan. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, stone-carving, Christian
PMR-D2677 Turkey, Anatolia: Akdamar Kilisesi (Church of the Holy Cross), one of the gems of Armenian architecture, dating from 921 AD, stands abandoned on an island in Lake Van. Builder: Gagik Artzruni, King of Vaspurkan. Here: well preserved carving on the exterior portraying the story of Jonah and the whale. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, stone-carving, Christian, biblical
PMR-D2676 Turkey, Anatolia: Akdamar Kilisesi (Church of the Holy Cross), one of the gems of Armenian architecture, dating from 921 AD, stands abandoned on an island in Lake Van. Builder: Gagik Artzruni, King of Vaspurkan. Here: view of some of the rich carvings on the exterior. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, stone-carving, Christian, biblical
PMR-D2675 Turkey, Anatolia: Akdamar Kilisesi (Church of the Holy Cross), one of the gems of Armenian architecture, dating from 921 AD, stands abandoned on an island in Lake Van. Builder: Gagik Artzruni, King of Vaspurkan. Here: well preserved carving on the exterior portraying Adam and Eve. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, stone-carving, Christian, biblical
PMR-D2674 Turkey, Anatolia: Akdamar Kilisesi (Church of the Holy Cross), one of the gems of Armenian architecture, dating from 921 AD, stands abandoned on an island in Lake Van. Builder: Gagik Artzruni, King of Vaspurkan. Here: well preserved carving on the exterior portraying a number of saints. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, stone-carving, Christian, biblical
PMR-D2673 Turkey, Anatolia: Akdamar Kilisesi (Church of the Holy Cross), one of the gems of Armenian architecture, dating from 921 AD, stands abandoned on an island in Lake Van. Builder: Gagik Artzruni, King of Vaspurkan. Here: well preserved carving on the exterior portraying pairs of geese and rams. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, stone-carving, Christian, biblical
PMR-D2672 Turkey, Anatolia: Akdamar Kilisesi (Church of the Holy Cross), one of the gems of Armenian architecture, dating from 921 AD, stands abandoned on an island in Lake Van. Builder: Gagik Artzruni, King of Vaspurkan. Here: well preserved carving on the exterior portraying hunting scenes with wild animals. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, stone-carving, Christian, biblical
PMR-D2671 Turkey, Anatolia: Akdamar Kilisesi (Church of the Holy Cross), one of the gems of Armenian architecture, dating from 921 AD, stands abandoned on an island in Lake Van. Builder: Gagik Artzruni, King of Vaspurkan. Here: well preserved carving on the exterior portraying George and the Dragon. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, stone-carving, Christian, biblical
PMR-D2670 Turkey, Anatolia: Akdamar Kilisesi (Church of the Holy Cross), one of the gems of Armenian architecture, dating from 921 AD, stands abandoned on an island in Lake Van. Builder: Gagik Artzruni, King of Vaspurkan. Here: the entry portal. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, stone-carving, Christian
PMR-D2669 Turkey, Anatolia: Akdamar Kilisesi (Church of the Holy Cross), one of the gems of Armenian architecture, dating from 921 AD, stands abandoned on an island in Lake Van. Builder: Gagik Artzruni, King of Vaspurkan. Here: remaining frescoes in the interior of the nave and dome. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, stone-carving, Christian, biblical
PMR-D2668 Turkey, Anatolia: Akdamar Kilisesi (Church of the Holy Cross), one of the gems of Armenian architecture, dating from 921 AD, stands abandoned on an island in Lake Van. Builder: Gagik Artzruni, King of Vaspurkan. Here: remaining frescoes in the interior of the nave and dome. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, stone-carving, Christian, biblical
PMR-D2667 Turkey, Anatolia: Akdamar Kilisesi (Church of the Holy Cross), one of the gems of Armenian architecture, dating from 921 AD, stands abandoned on an island in Lake Van. Builder: Gagik Artzruni, King of Vaspurkan. Here: well-preserved colourful frescoes. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, stone-carving, Christian, biblical
PMR-D2324 Turkey, Anatolia: view of the mainland from the island of Akdamar Kilisesi (Church of the Holy Cross), in Lake Van. Keywords: picturesque, landscape, hills, view
PMR-D2323 Turkey, Anatolia: Akdamar Kilisesi (Church of the Holy Cross), one of the gems of Armenian architecture, dating from 921 AD, stands abandoned on an island in Lake Van. Builder: Gagik Artzruni, King of Vaspurkan. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, stone-carving, Christian
PMR-D2322 Turkey, Anatolia: Akdamar Kilisesi (Church of the Holy Cross), one of the gems of Armenian architecture, dating from 921 AD, stands abandoned on an island in Lake Van. Builder: Gagik Artzruni, King of Vaspurkan. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, stone-carving, Christian
PMR-D2321 Turkey, Anatolia: Akdamar Kilisesi (Church of the Holy Cross), one of the gems of Armenian architecture, dating from 921 AD, stands abandoned on an island in Lake Van. Builder: Gagik Artzruni, King of Vaspurkan. Here: a boat approaches the quay. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, stone-carving, Christian
PMR351-06 Belgium, Bruges: Procession of the Holy Blood on Ascension Day: horsemen carrying the flags of the city. Keywords: Brügge, tradition, architecture, heritage, mediaeval, historic, Catholic , church, Christian
PMR-D1977 Northumberland: Lindisfarne Priory on Holy Island, founded by St. Aidan in 635 AD. Keywords: architecture, preservation, historic, culture, picturesque, heritage
PMR-D1973 England, Northumberland, Holy Island, Lindisfarne Castle (National Trust), on its whinstone hill, Beblowe Hill, was founded in the 16th century but much modified by Sir Edwin Lutyens at the beginning of the 20th century. Here, the walled garden, planned by Gertrude Jekyll, a short distance from the castle. Keywords: architecture, fortifications, castle, conservation, preservation, estate, ancestral home, historic, culture, picturesque, heritage
PMR-D1972 England, Northumberland, Holy Island, Lindisfarne Castle (National Trust), on its whinstone hill, Beblowe Hill, was founded in the 16th century but much modified by Sir Edwin Lutyens at the beginning of the 20th century. Here, the walled garden, planned by Gertrude Jekyll, a short distance from the castle. Keywords: architecture, fortifications, castle, conservation, preservation, estate, ancestral home, historic, culture, picturesque, heritage
PMR-D1971 England, Northumberland, Holy Island, Lindisfarne Castle (National Trust), on its whinstone hill, Beblowe Hill, was founded in the 16th century but much modified by Sir Edwin Lutyens at the beginning of the 20th century. Keywords: architecture, fortifications, castle, conservation, preservation, estate, ancestral home, historic, culture, picturesque, heritage
PMR-D1969 England, Northumberland, Holy Island, Lindisfarne Castle (National Trust), on its whinstone hill, Beblowe Hill, was founded in the 16th century but much modified by Sir Edwin Lutyens at the beginning of the 20th century. Keywords: architecture, fortifications, castle, conservation, preservation, estate, ancestral home, historic, culture, picturesque, heritage
PMR-D1968 England, Northumberland, Holy Island, Lindisfarne Castle (National Trust), on its whinstone hill, Beblowe Hill, was founded in the 16th century but much modified by Sir Edwin Lutyens at the beginning of the 20th century. Keywords: architecture, fortifications, castle, conservation, preservation, estate, ancestral home, historic, culture, picturesque, heritage
PMR-D1967 England, Northumberland, Holy Island, Lindisfarne Castle (National Trust), on its whinstone hill, Beblowe Hill, was founded in the 16th century but much modified by Sir Edwin Lutyens at the beginning of the 20th century. Keywords: architecture, fortifications, castle, conservation, preservation, estate, ancestral home, historic, culture, picturesque, heritage
PMR484-01 Germany, Schleswig-Holstein, Lubeck: street cafe and historical wine cellar below the Holy Ghost Hospital. Keywords: mediaeval, red brick, cobblestones, architecture, national heritage, picturesque
PMR454-06 Austria, Styria, Mariazell: facade of the Benedictine Basilica; when the Gothic church was extended in 1644-1704 two Baroque towers were added on either side of the original porch and tower. Keywords: alpine scenery, picturesque, countryside, nature, Catholic, pilgrim's goal, holy place
PMR454-04 Austria, Styria, Mariazell: facade of the Benedictine Basilica; when the Gothic church was extended in 1644-1704 two Baroque towers were added on either side of the original porch and tower. Keywords: alpine scenery, picturesque, countryside, nature, Catholic, pilgrim's goal, holy place
PMR454-03 Austria, Styria, Mariazell: goal of pilgrims throughout the lands of the former Habsburg Empire, is situated on the escarpment of a verdant Alpine basin. Panorama of the town. Keywords: alpine, historic, holy place, pilgrim's goal, Catholic, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range
PMR525-12 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: the tower of the Volksbad (swimming bath), with the towers of the Cathedral, the New Town Hall, St. Peter's Church, and the Church of the Holy Ghost, behind. Keywords: München, skyline, winter sunshine, metropolis, traffic
PMR141K-29 Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: Heilig-Geist-Spital (Holy Ghost Hospital), built 1332-39, reflected in the River Pegnitz. Keywords: Nürnberg, defence, fortifications, autumn colours, reflections, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval
PMR124K-10 Germany, Saxony, Görlitz: view from the Dicker Turm, with Holy Trinity Church, the Townhall tower and the twin spires of St. Peter and Paul's Church. Keywords: East Germany, picturesque, architecture, historic, national heritage
PMR119K-30 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Bad Tölz: Heiligkreuzkirche (Church of the Holy Cross) and the tiny Leonhardi-Kapelle (chapel) on the Kalvarienburg. Keywords: architecture, tradition, national heritage, picturesque, colourful facades, painted facades, frescoes, Bavarian village
PMR119K-25 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Bad Tölz: Heiligkreuzkirche (Church of the Holy Cross), built ca. 1720 for Friedrich Nockher, who was responsible for the important salt trade of the time. Keywords: architecture, tradition, national heritage, picturesque, colourful facades, painted facades, frescoes, Bavarian village
PMR119K-24 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Bad Tölz: Heiligkreuzkirche (Church of the Holy Cross) on the Kalvarienberg, from the bank of the River Isar. Keywords: architecture, spring blossom, tradition, national heritage, picturesque, colourful facades, painted facades, frescoes, Bavarian village
PMR113K-31 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Donauwörth: the former Benedictine Monastery of the Holy Cross dating from 1125 AD. Note the storks' nest on the right chimney. Keywords: architecture, Schwaben, park, formal gardens, mediaeval, historic, national heritage, picturesque, Gothic architecture
PMR113K-30 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Donauwörth: the former Benedictine Monastery of the Holy Cross dating from 1125 AD. Keywords: architecture, Schwaben, park, formal gardens, mediaeval, historic, national heritage, picturesque, Gothic architecture
PMR015K-29 Iraq, Najaf: Golden dome of the mausoleum of the Imam Ali at Najaf. Keywords: mosque, Islam, shrine, faience, holy place, religion, Mohammed, muslim
PMR015K-28 Iraq, Najaf: Gate and clock-tower of the mausoleumof the Imam Ali, intricately decorated with colourful faience. Keywords: mosque, Islam, shrine, faience, holy place, religion, Mohammed, muslim
PMR015K-12 Iraq, Baghdad: Clocktower of Khadimain Shrine, intricately decorated with colourful faience work. Keywords: mosque, muslim, Mohammed, religion, holy place, faience, shrine, Islam
PMR014K-27 Italy: Milan Cathedral, begun in1386 and finished only in 1809, is adorned with 135 pinnacles and white marble statues. Visitors can walk along the roof, between the pinnacles. Keywords: Gothic, churches, inspiration, heritage, holy places, Christianity, architecture
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-25 Italy: Milan Cathedral, begun in1386 and finished only in 1809, is adorned with 135 pinnacles and white marble statues. View of the main facade, Keywords: Gothic, churches, inspiration, heritage, holy places, Christianity, architecture
PMR012K-20 Turkey, Istanbul: Enormous jar, carved out of a single piece of stone, in the Aya Sofia, built on the orders of the Roman Emperor Justinian, and consecrated on 26th December 537. It has the second largest dome in the world. The mosaics were added in XI-XIII centuries. Keywords: Hagia Sophia, Christianity, architecture, Historic building, Holy Place, Cathedral, Church, Constantinople, Byzantine, Byzanz
PMR012K-19 Turkey, Istanbul: Decorated capital of a column in the Aya Sofia, built on the orders of the Roman Emperor Justinian, and consecrated on 26th December 537 . It has the second largest dome in the world. The mosaics were added in XI-XIII centuries. Keywords: Hagia Sophia, Constantinople, Church, Cathedral, Holy Place, Historic building, architecture, Christianity, Byzantine, Byzanz
PMR012K-18 Turkey, Istanbul: Byzantine mosaics in the Aya Sofia, built on the orders of the Roman Emperor Justinian, and consecrated on 26th December 537 . It has the second largest dome in the world. The mosaics were added in XI-XIII centuries. Illustrated here is Christ with his desciples (extensively damaged). Keywords: Hagia Sophia, Constantinople, Church, Cathedral, Holy Place, Historic building, architecture, Christianity
PMR012K-17 Turkey, Istanbul: Byzantine mosaics in the Aya Sofia, built on the orders of the Roman Emperor Justinian, and consecrated on 26th December 537 . It has the second largest dome in the world. The mosaics were added in XI-XIII centuries. Illustrated here are Emperor Constantine IX Monomachos, the Virgin and Child, and Empress Zoe. Keywords: Hagia Sophia, Constantinople, Church, Cathedral, Holy Place, Historic building, architecture, Christianity
PMR012K-16 Turkey, Istanbul: Byzantine mosaics in the Aya Sofia, built on the orders of the Roman Emperor Justinian, and consecrated on 26th December 537 . It has the second largest dome in the world. The mosaics were added in XI-XIII centuries. Illustrated here are Emperor Constantine IX Monomachos, Christ, and Empress Zoe. Keywords: Hagia Sophia, Constantinople, Church, Cathedral, Holy Place, Historic building, architecture, Christianity
PMR012K-13 Turkey, Istanbul: Inside the mausoleum of Süleyman the Magnificent (ruled 1520-66). Keywords: sarcophagus, mohamed, memorial, holy place, muslim
PMR010K-04 Canada, Alberta, Calgary: "Holy Place" of the Indians. Keywords: tribal customs, religion, traditions, spiritual
PMR042K-07 Cyprus, Pedoulas: Newly built Catholic Church of the Holy Cross. Keywords: religious architecture
PMR040K-07 Romania, Maramures, Baia Mare: Stephen's Tower (14th century) and Cathedral of the Holy Trinity. Keywords: religious architecture
PMR066K-35 Austria, Salzkammergut, Salzburg: view of the right bank of the River Salzach with Holy Trinity Church, the footbridge, and the Capucine Monastery, from the Mönchsberg. Keywords: Alps
PMR064K-16 Bulgaria, Sofia: Alexander Nevski Cathedral of Remembrance, with the Holy Synod buildings (left).
PMR417-11 Slovakia, Kezmarok (formerly Kesmark): bell tower of the Church of the Holy Cross, built separately to take the weight of the enormous bells. Keywords: historic, Kesmark, heritage, Czechoslovakia
PMR417-09 Slovakia, Kezmarok (formerly Kesmark): view from the castle lookout tower, with the Catholic Church of the Holy Cross, New Protestant Church, and town hall tower visible in the distance. Keywords: cottages, historic, heritage, Czechoslovakia, panorama, roofs
PMR545-6 Moldavia, Sihastria Monastery in the Secu Valley: the newly built Orthodox church, with colourful mosaics of holy men on the entry porch. Keywords: monastery, architecture, seclusion, isolation, self dedication, worship
PMR685-04 Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: Heilig-Geist-Spital (Holy Ghost Hospital), built 1332-39, reflected in the River Pegnitz. Keywords: Nürnberg, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage, architecture, reflections, autumn colours, fortifications, defence
PMR678-06 Mongolia, Töv: a spring, sacred to the Mongolians, at the foot of Eej Khad (Mother Rock/Holy Mountain). A tree, growing where the spring leaves the mountain, is loaded with blue cloth offerings. Keywords: Mongol, sharmanism, religious monuments, Chinggis Khaan, Genghis Khan, steppe, Outer Mongolia
PMR678-05 Mongolia, Töv: a spring, sacred to the Mongolians, at the foot of Eej Khad (Mother Rock/Holy Mountain). Decorated with the usual blue-cloth offerings. Keywords: Mongol, Outer Mongolia, steppe, Genghis Khan, Chinggis Khaan, religious monuments, sharmanism
PMR678-04 Mongolia, Töv: view of Eej Khad (Mother Rock/Holy Mountain), with tree in the foreground. Keywords: Mongol, Outer Mongolia, steppe, Genghis Khan, Chinggis Khaan, religious monuments, sharmanism
PMR678-03 Mongolia, Töv: weathered granite slabs on the flank of Eej Khad (Mother Rock/Holy Mountain). Keywords: Mongol, sharmanism, religious monuments, Chinggis Khaan, Genghis Khan, steppe, Outer Mongolia
PMR678-02 Mongolia, Töv: a Buddhist stupa at the foot of Eej Khad (Mother Rock/Holy Mountain). Keywords: Mongol, sharmanism, religious monuments, Chinggis Khaan, Genghis Khan, steppe, Outer Mongolia
PMR677-09 Mongolia, Dundgov: Baga Gazriin Chuluu, an area of granite outcrops in the Gobi Desert. An "ovoo" (pile of rocks as a religious offering) on the flat top of a holy mountain, with the usual blue cloths. Keywords: Mongol, Outer Mongolia, steppe, Genghis Khan, Chinggis Khaan, religious monuments, sharmanism
PMR353-02 Belgium, Bruges: Basilica of the Holy Blood, dating back to 1139, in Burg Square. Keywords: Brügge, tradition, architecture, heritage, mediaeval, historic
PMR352-12 Belgium, Bruges: Procession of the Holy Blood on Ascension Day: the Bishop of Bruges, with invited prelates and local church leaders. Keywords: Brügge, church, Christian, Catholic, historic, mediaeval, heritage, architecture, tradition
PMR352-11 Belgium, Bruges: Procession of the Holy Blood on Ascension Day: the Noble Brotherhood of the Hold Blood, founded about 1405, numbers 31 members and is responsible for the safekeeping of the Holy Relic. Led by the provost, wearing his chain of honour. Keywords: Brügge, tradition, architecture, heritage, mediaeval, historic, Catholic, Christian, church
PMR352-10 Belgium, Bruges: Procession of the Holy Blood on Ascension Day: Tintinnabulum, Conopeum and Candle, adorned with the image of Count Derrick, the symbols of the Basilica of the Holy Blood in Bruges. Keywords: Brügge, church, Christian, Catholic, historic, mediaeval, heritage, architecture, tradition
PMR352-09 Belgium, Bruges: Procession of the Holy Blood on Ascension Day: Our Lady of the Rosary (17-18th century) carried by girls in Flemish costume. Originally from the Dominican Monastery, it now resides in the church of St. Walburga. Keywords: Brügge, tradition, architecture, heritage, mediaeval, historic, Catholic, Christian, church
PMR352-07 Belgium, Bruges: Procession of the Holy Blood on Ascension Day: Guild of Pilgrims: 12 chosen men with staff and palm branch, who had already made the pilgrimage to the Holy Land. Keywords: Brügge, tradition, architecture, heritage, mediaeval, historic, Catholic, Christian, church
PMR352-06 Belgium, Bruges: Procession of the Holy Blood on Ascension Day: richly clad Burghers of Bruges. Keywords: Brügge, tradition, architecture, heritage, mediaeval, historic, Catholic, Christian, church
PMR352-05 Belgium, Bruges: Procession of the Holy Blood on Ascension Day: trumpeters precede the Burghers of Bruges in their welcome to Count Derrick. Keywords: Brügge, tradition, architecture, heritage, mediaeval, historic, Catholic, Christian, church
PMR352-04 Belgium, Bruges: Procession of the Holy Blood on Ascension Day: Count Derrick on horseback carrying the holy relic: drops of Christ's blood in a rock crystal bottle within a glass cylinder. Keywords: Brügge, tradition, architecture, heritage, mediaeval, historic, Catholic, Christian, church
PMR352-03 Belgium, Bruges: Procession of the Holy Blood on Ascension Day: band in Flemish costume welcomes Count Derrick from the Holy Land with the precious relic. Keywords: Brügge, tradition, architecture, heritage, mediaeval, historic, Catholic, Christian, church
PMR352-02 Belgium, Bruges: Procession of the Holy Blood on Ascension Day: children of different lands link hands to symbolise the missionaries starting out from Spain to teach the world's peoples. Keywords: Brügge, tradition, architecture, heritage, mediaeval, historic, Catholic, Christian, church
PMR352-01 Belgium, Bruges: Procession of the Holy Blood on Ascension Day: band in purple robes plays a dirge while accompanying the pietá statue (Stabat Mater). Keywords: Brügge, tradition, architecture, heritage, mediaeval, historic, Catholic, Christian, church
PMR351-12 Belgium, Bruges: Procession of the Holy Blood on Ascension Day: Roman legionaires pulling a float bearing a venerated wooden carving of Jesus as "the man of pain". Keywords: Brügge, tradition, architecture, heritage, mediaeval, historic, Catholic, Christian, church
PMR351-11 Belgium, Bruges: Procession of the Holy Blood on Ascension Day: Roman soldiers pull a float carrying Pontius Pilate and his tribunal. Keywords: Brügge, tradition, architecture, heritage, mediaeval, historic, Catholic, Christian, church
PMR351-10 Belgium, Bruges: Procession of the Holy Blood on Ascension Day: the Holy Family in the stable. Keywords: Brügge, tradition, architecture, heritage, mediaeval, historic, Catholic, Christian, church
PMR351-09 Belgium, Bruges: Procession of the Holy Blood on Ascension Day: "Abraham with his people and flocks, on the road to Canaan". Keywords: Brügge, tradition, architecture, heritage, mediaeval, historic, Catholic, Christian, church
PMR351-05 Belgium, Bruges: Procession of the Holy Blood on Ascension Day: a band in scarlet tunics leads the procession. Keywords: Brügge, tradition, architecture, heritage, mediaeval, historic, Catholic , church, Christian
PMR574-03 Romania, Baia Mare: Cathedral of the Holy Trinity at Baia Mare, with 14th century Gothic Stephen's Tower behind.

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