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Aircraft (1 file)

PMR-D7795
England, London, Biggin Hill: WD480 Handley Page HP.67 Hastings C.2 (c/n HP67/108) of the Royal Aircraft Establishment, with ventral housing for cameras and instruments, at Biggin Hill airport for the 1969 Battle of Britain display.
Keywords: aircraft, research, air transport, aviation, airplane, aeroplane, military

Hong Kong pictures 1958 (2 files)

PMR.HK-39
Hong Kong 1958: view over Haw Par Villa (Tiger Balm Gardens), surrounded by high-density housing.
Keywords: British colonies, nostalgia, historic, island, tropics, Far East

PMR.HK-37
Hong Kong 1958: a large, English-style house, overlooking Repulse Bay.
Keywords: British colonies, Far East, tropics, island, historic, nostalgia

Travel (1,773 files)

PMR145-07
Bulgaria, Plovdiv: carefully restored Turkish houses in the old quarter, characterised by overhanging upper storeys supported by massive struts.
Keywords: metropolis, architecture, heritage, culture, historic, picturesque, Ottoman, Trimontium, cobblestones

PMR145-06
Bulgaria, Plovdiv: carefully restored Turkish houses in the old quarter, characterised by overhanging upper storeys supported by massive struts. (P.R. Slavejkov Street).
Keywords: metropolis, architecture, heritage, culture, historic, picturesque, Ottoman, Trimontium, cobblestones

PMR145-05
Bulgaria, Plovdiv: carefully restored Turkish houses in the old quarter, characterised by overhanging upper storeys supported by massive struts. (Bottom of K. Nektarev Street).
Keywords: metropolis, architecture, heritage, culture, historic, picturesque, Ottoman, Trimontium, cobblestones

PMR145-04
Bulgaria, Plovdiv: Hissar Kapiya (Eastern Gate) of the Roman fortifications of the town. On the right, the Georgiadi House (1848), presently the home of the Museum of National Liberation Movements
Keywords: metropolis, architecture, heritage, culture, historic, picturesque, Ottoman, Trimontium, cobblestones

PMR145-03
Bulgaria, Plovdiv: carefully restored Turkish houses in the old quarter, characterised by overhanging upper storeys supported by massive struts.
Keywords: metropolis, architecture, heritage, culture, historic, picturesque, Ottoman, Trimontium, cobblestones

PMR145-02
Bulgaria, Plovdiv: carefully restored Turkish houses in the old quarter, characterised by overhanging upper storeys supported by massive struts.
Keywords: metropolis, architecture, heritage, culture, historic, picturesque, Ottoman, Trimontium, cobblestones

PMR144-02
Bulgaria, Sofia: the handsome and colourful Ivan Vasov National Theatre.
Keywords: capital city, metropolis, architecture, heritage, culture, historic, classical, opera-house, stage

PMR143-12
Bulgaria, Sofia: facades of a handsome terrace, housing the Ministry of Foreign Trade, on the Ulitza Sofijska Komuna.
Keywords: capital city, metropolis, architecture, heritage, culture, historic, street scene

PMR-D13395
Greece, Island of Chalki, Emporio: a group of colourful houses on the mountainside, isolated from the others.
Keywords: colourful, Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Halki, harbour, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, port

PMR-D13393
Greece, Island of Chalki, Emporio: view of the town (pop. 300) with colourful house facades and Byzantine fortification on a hilltop in the backgound.
Keywords: colourful, Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Halki, harbour, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, port

PMR-D13382
Greece, Island of Chalki, Emporio: a group of houses with colourful facades with immediate access to the sea.
Keywords: colourful, Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Halki, harbour, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, port

PMR-D13377
Greece, Island of Alimia: house of the presumed only inhabitants of the tiny island which has its own chapel, Agios Georgios.
Keywords: culture, Dodecanese, Greek Islands, harbour, Hellas, island hopping, moorings, picturesque, pleasure boats, traditional, yachts

PMR-D12845
Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Bad Wimpfen: the town dates back to Celtic times, and was an important Roman and Staufer centre when the Stauferpfalz (citadel) was built in the 12th century. Half-timbered houses in the Hauptstrasse.
Keywords: architecture, cobbles, culture, heritage, historic, mediaeval, picturesque, timber-frame, wattle and daub

PMR-D12843
Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Bad Wimpfen: the town dates back to Celtic times, and was an important Roman and Staufer centre when the Stauferpfalz (citadel) was built in the 12th century. The "Bügeleisenhaus" ("flat-iron-house") Badgasse 10, the smallest timber-frame building in the town.
Keywords: architecture, cobbles, culture, heritage, historic, mediaeval, picturesque, timber-frame, wattle and daub

PMR-D12842
Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Bad Wimpfen: the town dates back to Celtic times, and was an important Roman and Staufer centre when the Stauferpfalz (citadel) was built in the 12th century. Timber-framed houses in the market place (Marktplatz). Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Bad Wimpfen: the town dates back to Celtic times, and was an important Roman and Staufer centre when the Stauferpfalz (citadel) was built in the 12th century. Timber-framed houses in the market place (Marktplatz).
Keywords: architecture, cobbles, culture, heritage, historic, mediaeval, picturesque, timber-frame, wattle and daub

PMR132-04
Germany, Baden Wurttemberg, Ulm: the "Schiefes Haus" (Crooked House) on the tanners' canal in the Fishermen's Quarter.
Keywords: Swabia, heritage, architecture, half-timbered, timber-framed, picturesque, historic, gables, dormer

PMR132-03
Germany, Baden Wurttemberg, Ulm: timber-frame houses in the "Fishermen's Quarter" by the River Danube.
Keywords: colourful, Swabia, heritage, architecture, half-timbered, historic, picturesque

PMR131-03
Germany, Bavaria, Frankische Schweiz: houses built on and between the pointed limestone pinnacles in the village of Tuchersfeld in the Ailsbach Valley.
Keywords: national heritage, picturesque, architecture, timber-framed, geology, geological

PMR128-03
France, Ile de France, Chateau de Versailles: the palace was built between 1644 and 1710, largely by Louis XIV, "le Roi Soleil" (Sun King) for the use of the Bourbon royal family, and was lavishly furnished. Marie Antoinette's Hamlet in the grounds of the Petit Trianon - the Queen's Cottage and Billiard House, from the bridge over the fish-filled stream.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, picturesque, magnificence, splendour, pomp, historic, luxury, Baroque, lake, reflections

PMR124-10
Germany, Baden Wurttemberg, Unteruhldingen: Pfahlbau Museum displays reconstructed Neolithic and Bronze Age houses built on piles over the Lake Constance. It was burnt down in 1976 but has been completely rebuilt.
Keywords: picturesque, Swabia, Bodensee, heritage, architecture, prehistoric, thatched, wooden house, causeway, walkway, pier, handrail

PMR124-09
Germany, Baden Wurttemberg, Unteruhldingen: Pfahlbau Museum displays reconstructed Neolithic and Bronze Age houses built on piles over the Lake Constance. It was burnt down in 1976 but has been completely rebuilt. A dug-out canoe lying between two houses with paddles hanging by the window.
Keywords: picturesque, Swabia, Bodensee, heritage, architecture, prehistoric, thatched, wooden house, causeway, walkway, pier, handrail

PMR124-08
Germany, Baden Wurttemberg, Unteruhldingen: Pfahlbau Museum displays reconstructed Neolithic and Bronze Age houses built on piles over the Lake Constance. It was burnt down in 1976 but has been completely rebuilt. Close view showing the wooden log construction, thatched roofs and window.
Keywords: picturesque, Swabia, Bodensee, heritage, architecture, prehistoric, thatched, wooden house, causeway, walkway, pier, handrail

PMR124-07
Germany, Baden Wurttemberg, Unteruhldingen: Pfahlbau Museum displays reconstructed Neolithic and Bronze Age houses built on piles over the Lake Constance. It was burnt down in 1976 but has been completely rebuilt. View of the later-period houses from the pile bridge. Note the smoke hole in the roof with own "rooflet".
Keywords: picturesque, Swabia, Bodensee, heritage, architecture, prehistoric, thatched, wooden house, causeway, walkway, pier, handrail

PMR124-06
Germany, Baden Wurttemberg, Unteruhldingen: Pfahlbau Museum displays reconstructed Neolithic and Bronze Age houses built on piles over the Lake Constance. It was burnt down in 1976 but has been completely rebuilt. Older-period houses are constructed of wattle and daub, with no windows. Germany, Baden Wurttemberg, Unteruhldingen: Pfahlbau Museum displays reconstructed Neolithic and Bronze Age houses built on piles over the Lake Constance. It was burnt down in 1976 but has been completely rebuilt. Older-period houses are constructed of wattle and daub, with no windows.
Keywords: picturesque, Swabia, Bodensee, heritage, architecture, prehistoric, thatched, wooden house, causeway, walkway, pier, handrail

PMR124-05
Germany, Baden Wurttemberg, Unteruhldingen: Pfahlbau Museum displays reconstructed Neolithic and Bronze Age houses built on piles over the Lake Constance. It was burnt down in 1976 but has been completely rebuilt. The group of houses from an older period, protected by a stockade and lookout tower.
Keywords: picturesque, Swabia, Bodensee, heritage, architecture, prehistoric, thatched, wooden house, causeway, walkway

PMR124-04
Germany, Baden Wurttemberg, Unteruhldingen: Pfahlbau Museum displays reconstructed Neolithic and Bronze Age houses built on piles over the Lake Constance. It was burnt down in 1976 but has been completely rebuilt. A bridge on piles leading to the group of later-period houses. The clay oven visible next to nearest house.
Keywords: picturesque, Swabia, Bodensee, heritage, architecture, prehistoric, thatched, wooden house, causeway, walkway, pier, handrail

PMR123-08
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Landsberg am Lech: colourful gabled houses and cobbled streets close to the main square.
Keywords: architecture, Baroque, historic, picturesque, heritage, gables, cokourful

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

PMR121-01
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Wasserburg-am-Inn: backs of burgher houses on the main street, overlooking the River Inn.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, historic, reflections

PMR118-08
Germany, Bavaria, Rothenburg ob der Tauber: a typical street of half-timbered houses.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, Franconia, timber-frame, wattle and daub, gables

PMR118-06
Germany, Bavaria, Rothenburg ob der Tauber: Castle Gate-Tower at the end of the Herrengasse. The building on the right houses the Puppet Theatre.
Keywords: defence, fortifications, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, Franconia, timber-frame, wattle and daub, gables

PMR118-04
Germany, Bavaria, Rothenburg ob der Tauber: the Hegereiter House in the courtyard of the hospital, formerly housed the hospital kitchens.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, Franconia, gables, tower

PMR119-12
Germany, Bavaria, Rothenburg ob der Tauber: Obere Schmiedgasse: the Masterbuilder's House, built by Weidmann in Renaissance style in 1596, and the Gasthof zum Greifen, 14th century Gothic, formerly the residence of Mayor Toppler.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, Franconia, gables

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

PMR116-11
Germany, Baden-Wurttemberg, Constance on the Bodensee: Hotel Barbarossa, an inn since 1419, and the "Haus zum hohen Hafen", built about 1425. The frescoes illustrate the investiture of Friedrich of Zollern as Count of Brandenburg which took place in front of the house.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, Konstanz, Swabia, architecture, historic, heritage, mediaeval

PMR116-10
Germany, Baden-Wurttemberg, Constance on the Bodensee: "Wohnturm zum goldenen Lowen", a five-storey tower house built about 1450, with frescoes from 1580, typical of Constance.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, Konstanz, Swabia, architecture, historic, heritage, mediaeval

PMR114-08
Italy, Lombardy, Milan: La Scala Opera House (Theatro alla Scala), built 1776-8.
Keywords: architecture, historic, heritage, famous, Milano, stage, music, ballet

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

PMR113-11
Republic of San Marino: founded on 3rd September 301 AD, San Marino claims to be the oldest sovereign state still extant. The Guaita Fortress, dating 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

PMR096-08
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Lindau: historic house with Gothic arches, now the Burklin Bakery, decorated with the coats of arms of previous occupants.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, island, Swabia, Bodensee, Lake Constance, heritage, mediaeval, architecture

PMR094-02
Austria, Krems: the Sängerhof (singers' courtyard) with Gothic step-gable. From 1210 the building housed an inn, with access for coaches through the arch.
Keywords: architecture, traditional, picturesque, mediaeval, step-gable

PMR094-01
Austria, Krems: Gothic and Baroque houses on the north side of the parish church square in the old quarter.
Keywords: architecture, traditional, picturesque, mediaeval, step-gable

PMR093-09
Austria, Burgenland, Rust: row of traditional houses with storks' nests on every chimney.
Keywords: architecture, traditional, ornithology, birds

PMR093-05
Austria, Burgenland, Rust: storks' nest on the chimney of a house.
Keywords: architecture, traditional, ornithology, bird

PMR090-06
Austria, Vienna: The famous building housing the Company of Music Lovers.
Keywords: capital, city, architecture, historic, national heritage, metropolis, culture

PMR086-12
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: the Lenbach Villa (Florentine Renaissance style, 1887) now houses a a display of 20th century art (Kandinsky, Klee, Macke, Franz Marc, Gabriele Munter etc.)
Keywords: München, architecture, Blauer Reiter, garden, museum, art gallery

PMR083-04
Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: view from an alley under the castle walls, with street café and half-timbered houses. Autumn foliage.
Keywords: Nürnberg, historic town, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage

PMR082-10
Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: Spital Bridge over the River Pegnitz with old burgher houses.
Keywords: Nürnberg, historic town, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage

PMR082-05
Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: the Sinwell Tower stands inside the Imperial Castle, rebuilt during the 15th and 16th centuries after its destruction in 1420. The building in the foreground houses the "Deep Well", 53 metres deep. Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: the Sinwell Tower stands inside the Imperial Castle, rebuilt during the 15th and 16th centuries after its destruction in 1420. The building in the foreground houses the "Deep Well", 53 metres deep.
Keywords: Nürnberg, fortress, fortifications, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, historic town

PMR082-03
Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: Beim Tiergartner-tor (pedestrian zone) with the Pilatus House, all overlooked by the castle
Keywords: Nürnberg, defence, fortifications, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, timber-frame houses, cobblestones

PMR082-02
Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: Tiergärtnertor (Zoo Gate) with tower and the Pilatus House against the old city wall.
Keywords: Nürnberg, timber-framed buildings, fortifications, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, historic town

PMR082-01
Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: "Beim Tiergärtnertor", a pedestrian zone, with the Albrecht Dürer House behind (centre) and the figure of St. George on the Pilatus House (right). Pavement café in the foreground.
Keywords: Nürnberg, timber-framed buildings, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, historic town

PMR075-10
Yugoslavia, Croatia, Split: houses built in the south east corner of the (Roman) Palace of Diocletian (foreground); view from the campanile with railway and ferry terminals and waterfront
Keywords: architecture, historic, stone, mellow, port, Adriatic Sea

PMR074-02
Yugoslavia, Croatia, Porec: traditional old house with stone steps to the first floor entrance
Keywords: architecture, typical, dwelling, picturesque, flowerbeds, Istria

PMR073-11
Yugoslavia, Slovenia, Piran: house in Venetian Gothic style (1450), with the campanile towering in the background
Keywords: architecture, belltower, ogee arches, clocktower, Istria

PMR068-03
Austria, Tyrol, Hall: the mediaeval Munzer Tower where the first Talers were minted in 1477, when the town received its minting right. The houses are contemporary, and are built-on. The town later became rich on the salt trade, when it was called Solbad Hall.
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, castellations, mint, castle, fortifications

PMR065-01
England, Suffolk, Worlingham, 19 Park Drive: typical late 20th century bungalow
Keywords: architecture, home, house, dwelling, brick-built

PMR062-11
South Africa, Western Cape Province, Cape Town: Groot Constantia Manor House, one of the finest examples of Cape Dutch architecture, dating from 1685, and centre of the oldest wine estate in South Africa - the former outhouses and barns now serve as restaurant and administrative quarters (1977)
Keywords: residence, viticulture, historic, heritage, Dutch gables, tradition, museum

PMR062-10
South Africa, Western Cape Province, Cape Town: Groot Constantia Manor House, one of the finest examples of Cape Dutch architecture, dating from 1685, and centre of the oldest wine estate in South Africa -entrance with vivid bougainvillea bush in the foreground
Keywords: residence, viticulture, historic, heritage, Dutch gables, tradition, museum

PMR062-08
South Africa, Western Cape Province, Cape Town: Groot Constantia Manor House, one of the finest examples of Cape Dutch architecture, dating from 1685, and centre of the oldest wine estate in South Africa
Keywords: residence, viticulture, historic, heritage, Dutch gables, tradition, museum

PMR057-04
Rhodesia, Salisbury: cannas and flamboyant trees in the Botanical Gardens, overlooked by Livingstone House
Keywords: capital city, hoticulture, botany, flora, park, flower beds

PMR048-09
Poland, Warsaw: a street in the "new town" with reconstructed burgher houses now containing many small businesses (1977)
Keywords: architecture, historic, heritage, picturesque, cobblestones

PMR048-08
Poland, Warsaw: one of the horse carriages which offer tours of the "new town" with an unusual frescoed house behind
Keywords: architecture, historic, heritage, picturesque, cobblestones

PMR047-12
Poland, Warsaw: reconstructed houses in the old town, and original figure of a bear outside the church of the Jesuits (next to St. Johhn's Cathedral) (1977)
Keywords: architecture, statue, monument, stone animal

PMR047-09
Poland, Warsaw: a radial road tunnelling under the reconstructed houses on the Krakowskie Przedmiescie (main street) (1977)
Keywords: architecture, underpass, omnibus, town planning, tunnel

PMR045-08
Germany, Upper Bavaria: the Weissensee (White Lake) with reflected church and houses, in the Allgau region
Keywords: alpine, picturesque, colourful, nature, mountains, snow-capped, reflections, birch tree

PMR-D12252
England, Surrey, Great Bookham: Polesden Lacy Manor House, built in 1821-3 and left to the National Trust by Mrs Greville. There has been a house on the site since 1336.
Keywords: architecture, culture, heritage, picturesque, stately home

PMR-D12251
England, Surrey, Great Bookham: Polesden Lacy Manor House, built in 1821-3 and left to the National Trust by Mrs Greville. There has been a house on the site since 1336.
Keywords: architecture, culture, heritage, picturesque, stately home

PMR-D12151
Pink flowers of Epiphyllum hybrid (forest cactus).
Keywords: beauty, botany, colourful, delicate, exotic, flowering plants, house plants, nature, ornamental

PMR-D12150
Red flower of Epiphyllum hybrid (forest cactus).
Keywords: beauty, botany, colourful, delicate, exotic, flowering plants, house plants, nature, ornamental

PMR-D12149
White flower of Echinopsis eyriesii cactus.
Keywords: beauty, botany, colourful, delicate, exotic, flowering plants, house plants, nature, ornamental

PMR-D12148
White flower of Echinopsis eyriesii cactus.
Keywords: beauty, botany, colourful, delicate, exotic, flowering plants, house plants, nature, ornamental

PMR-D12005
Greece, Island of Chalki: the local ferryboat entering the harbour with colourful house facades in the background.
Keywords: Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, port

PMR-D12002
Greece, Island of Chalki: the waterfront, with house facades, and moored fishing boats.
Keywords: colourful, Dodecanese, Greek Islands, harbour, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, port

PMR-D12001
Greece, Island of Chalki: the waterfront, with colouful house facades, overlooked by the ruins of a Byzantine fortress on the hilltop.
Keywords: colourful, Dodecanese, fortifications, Greek Islands, harbour, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, port

PMR-D12000
Greece, Island of Chalki: the waterfront, with colouful house facades, overlooked by three former windmills.
Keywords: colourful, Dodecanese, Greek Islands, harbour, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, port

PMR-D11999
Greece, Island of Chalki: the waterfront, with colourful house facades reflected in the water.
Keywords: colourful, Dodecanese, Greek Islands, harbour, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, port

PMR-D11998
Greece, Island of Chalki: the waterfront, with house facades and belltower with moored yachts in the foreground.
Keywords: colourful, Dodecanese, Greek Islands, harbour, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, port

PMR-D11997
Greece, Island of Chalki: colourful classical house facades and bougainvillea.
Keywords: colourful, Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque

PMR-D11996
Greece, Island of Chalki: the promenade and waterfront, with house facades, belltower and classical church facade.
Keywords: colourful, Dodecanese, Greek Islands, harbour, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, port

PMR-D11995
Greece, Island of Chalki: the promenade and waterfront, with colouful house facades, overlooked by three former windmills.
Keywords: colourful, Dodecanese, Greek Islands, harbour, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, port

PMR-D11994
Greece, Island of Chalki: the promenade and waterfront, with house facades and moored watercraft overlooked by the barren hillside.
Keywords: colourful, Dodecanese, Greek Islands, harbour, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, port

PMR-D11993
Greece, Island of Chalki: the promenade and waterfront, with house facades and belltower overlooked by the barren hillside.
Keywords: colourful, Dodecanese, Greek Islands, harbour, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, port

PMR-D11986
Greece, Island of Chalki: newer dwellings, built higher up the slope above the town.
Keywords: colourful, Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, houses, island hopping, picturesque

PMR-D11984
Greece, Island of Chalki: quayside, with day-tripper motor launch and houses in terraces.
Keywords: colourful, Dodecanese, Greek Islands, harbour, Hellas, island hopping, jetty, picturesque, port

PMR-D11912
Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Neubrandenburg: Friedländer Tor, the north-eastern gate in the 2.3 km town wall, looking towards the outer gate. Built just after 1300, the oldest gate. The house on the left, between the inner and outer gates, is home to the town registry office.
Keywords: architecture, Brick-Gothic, culture, heritage, mediaeval, picturesque

PMR-D11911
Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Neubrandenburg: Friedländer Tor, the north-eastern gate in the 2.3 km town wall, looking towards the inner gate. Built just after 1300, the oldest gate. The house on the right, between the inner and outer gates, is home to the town registry office.
Keywords: architecture, Brick-Gothic, culture, heritage, mediaeval, picturesque

PMR-D11899
Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Neubrandenburg: 80% of the town was destroyed during WWII and the centre was rebuilt under the administration of the GDR. The central market place with the high-rise Haus der Kultur und Bildung (HKB = House of Culture and Education). The town wall and gates survived the war.
Keywords: architecture, culture, heritage, paving, picturesque

PMR-D11896
Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Stralsund (Hansa Town): Badenstrasse - a fascinating mixture of traditional dwelling houses, with dormer windows and gables.
Keywords: architecture, cobbles, colourful, culture, Hanseatic League, heritage, mediaeval, picturesque, UNESCO World Heritage

PMR-D11821
Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Stralsund (Hansa Town): view of the harbour from a sightseeing boat, with facades of burgher houses and the church towers of St. Nicholas in the background.
Keywords: architecture, colourful, culture, Hanseatic League, heritage, mediaeval, picturesque, UNESCO World Heritage

PMR-D11805
Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Stralsund (Hansa Town): handsome burgher house at Mühlenstrasse 7, built in late 18th century in neo-Baroque style.
Keywords: architecture, colourful, culture, Hanseatic League, heritage, mediaeval, picturesque, UNESCO World Heritage

PMR-D11423
House Martin (Delichon urbicum) on nest. Corfu, Greece.
Keywords: avifauna, Hirundinidae, nature, ornithology, wildlife

PMR-D11422
House Martin (Delichon urbicum) on nest. Corfu, Greece.
Keywords: avifauna, Hirundinidae, nature, ornithology, wildlife

PMR-D11378
House Martin (Delichon urbicum) on nest. Corfu, Greece.
Keywords: avifauna, Hirundinidae, nature, ornithology, wildlife

PMR-D11352
Orchid flowers on Phalaenopsis hybrid.
Keywords: beauty, botany, colourful, delicate, exotic, flowering plants, horticulture, house plants, nature, ornamental

PMR-D11351
Flowers of the African Violet or Saintpaulia (Streptocanthus ionanthus).
Keywords: beauty, botanical, botany, colourful, delicate, exotic, house plants

PMR-D11346
England, Worcester: "Eagle Vaults", a Victorian pub with handsome tiled frontage on Friar Street.
Keywords: architecture, beer, cobblestones, licenced, pedestrian zone, public house

PMR-D11344
Fruit of the Orchid Cactus (Epiphyllum hybrid)
Keywords: botanical, botany, colourful, exotic, flowers, house plants

PMR-D11254
Turkey, Antalya, Lycia, Oludeniz: ruins of a long abandoned Greek village on an island in Gemiler Bay.
Keywords: 1922 emigration, deserted, desolate, houses, isolated, stone-built

PMR-D11232
Greece, Island of Kastellorizo, Megisti: closer view of the headland, with houses crowding the waterfront and the mosque which is home to an interesting local museum.
Keywords: colourful, heritage, minaret, picturesque, resort

PMR-D11230
Greece, Island of Kastellorizo, Megisti: closer view of the headland, with houses crowding the waterfront, minaret and fishing boats.
Keywords: colourful, heritage, picturesque, resort

PMR-D11228
Greece, Island of Kastellorizo, Megisti: fishing boats in the harbour, moored to the jetty, with colourful houses on the hillside in the background.
Keywords: picturesque, port, resort

PMR-D11227
Greece, Island of Kastellorizo, Megisti: fishing boats in the harbour, moored to the jetty, with colourful houses on the hillside in the background.
Keywords: picturesque, port, resort

PMR-D11225
Greece, Island of Kastellorizo, Megisti: colourful facades with classical lines on the waterfront, backed by the mountainous hinterland.
Keywords: architecture, dwellings, houses, picturesque, resort

PMR-D11212
Greece, Island of Kastellorizo, Megisti: seating for an open air concert in a small square backed by colourful house facades.
Keywords: architecture, mountains, picturesque, resort

PMR-D11205
Greece, Island of Kastellorizo, Megisti: colourful house-facades on the waterfront.
Keywords: mountains, picturesque, resort

PMR-D11204
Greece, Island of Kastellorizo, Megisti: colourful house-facades on the waterfront.
Keywords: mountains, picturesque, resort

PMR-D11032
Germany, Bavaria, Ingolstadt: the Rococo facade of Ickstatt House, former residence of Johann Adam, Freiherr von Ickstatt (1702-76), a noted reformer of the Enlightenment.
Keywords: architecture, Baroque, culture, heritage, picturesque

PMR-D11026
Germany, Bavaria, Ingolstadt: Kreuztor (Cross Gate) dating from the 14th century. The name originates from the leper-house "St. Cross", formerly situated nearby.
Keywords: architecture, culture, Gothic, heritage, mediaeval, picturesque

PMR-D11024
Germany, Bavaria, Ingolstadt: Kreuztor (Cross Gate) dating from the 14th century. The name originates from the leper-house "St. Cross", formerly situated nearby.
Keywords: architecture, culture, Gothic, heritage, mediaeval, picturesque

PMR-D11022
Flowers of Sempervivella alba (succulent).
Keywords: beauty, botany, colourful, delicate, exotic, flowering plants, house plants, nature, ornamental

PMR-D11016
Flower of Gymnocalycium berchtii cactus.
Keywords: beauty, botany, colourful, delicate, exotic, flowering plants, house plants, nature, ornamental

PMR-D10915
Flowers of Aylostera albiflora x heliasa cactus.
Keywords: beauty, botany, colourful, delicate, exotic, flowering plants, house plants, nature, ornamental

PMR-D10913
Orchid flowers on Phalaenopsis hybrid.
Keywords: beauty, botany, colourful, delicate, exotic, flowering plants, house plants, nature, ornamental

PMR-D10912
Orchid flowers on Phalaenopsis hybrid.
Keywords: beauty, botany, colourful, delicate, exotic, flowering plants, house plants, nature, ornamental

PMR-D10911
Orchid flowers on Phalaenopsis hybrid.
Keywords: beauty, botany, colourful, delicate, exotic, flowering plants, house plants, nature, ornamental

PMR-D10910
Orchid flowers on Phalaenopsis hybrid.
Keywords: beauty, botany, colourful, delicate, exotic, flowering plants, house plants, nature, ornamental

PMR-D10756
England, West Sussex, Petworth (National Trust): a handsome, wrought iron gateway in the grounds of Petworth House, former home of the Percy family, Earls of Northumberland.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, mansion, country house, work of art, artistic

PMR-D10755
England, West Sussex, Petworth (National Trust): the main facade of Petworth House, former home of the Percy family, Earls of Northumberland, from the grounds.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, colourful, mansion, country house

PMR-D10754
England, West Sussex, Petworth (National Trust): the main facade of Petworth House, former home of the Percy family, Earls of Northumberland, from the grounds.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, colourful, mansion, country house

PMR041-08
Czechoslovakia, Prague: "Golden Lane", within the walls of the castle, formerly mini-houses of the castle gunners and goldbeaters, now tourist boutiques.
Keywords: architecture, quaint, colourful, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage

PMR-D10498
Flowers of African Violet (Streptocarpus or Saintpaulia)
Keywords: beauty, botany, colourful, delicate, exotic, flowering plants, horticulture, house plants, nature

PMR-D10497
Orchid flowers on Phalaenopsis hybrid.
Keywords: beauty, ornamental, nature, house plants, horticulture, flowering plants, exotic, delicate, colourful, botany

PMR-D10496
Flowers of Aylostera albiflora x heliasa cactus.
Keywords: botany, beauty, delicate, colourful, exotic, house plants

PMR-D10495
Flower of Faucaria tigrina cactus.
Keywords: botany, house plants, exotic, colourful, delicate, beauty

PMR-D10494
Flowers of Mammillaria bocasana roseiflora cactus.
Keywords: botany, beauty, delicate, colourful, exotic, house plants

PMR-D10493
Flowers of Mammillaria bocasana roseiflora cactus.
Keywords: botany, house plants, exotic, colourful, delicate, beauty

PMR-D9992
Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel, Furnas: Terra Nostra Garden, originally laid out in 1770 by Thomas Hickling, an orange farmer. In 1848 the garden was acquired and enhanced by the Visconde da Praia and is now owned and managed by the Garden Hotel company. The mansion house, built by the Visconde da Praia, overlooking the iron-rich geothermal pool.
Keywords: heritage, minerals, spa, arboretum, exotic trees, flora, mild climate, landscaped, botanical, park, picturesque

PMR-D9973
Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel, Furnas: Terra Nostra Garden, originally laid out in 1770 by Thomas Hickling, an orange farmer. In 1848 the garden was acquired and enhanced by the Visconde da Praia and is now owned and managed by the Garden Hotel company. The mansion house, built by the Visconde da Praia, overlooking the iron-rich geothermal pool.
Keywords: heritage, minerals, spa, arboretum, exotic trees, flora, mild climate, landscaped, botanical, park, picturesque

PMR-D9971
Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel, Furnas: Terra Nostra Garden, originally laid out in 1770 by Thomas Hickling, an orange farmer. In 1848 the garden was acquired and enhanced by the Visconde da Praia and is now owned and managed by the Garden Hotel company. The goldfish and water lily pond with side view of the mansion house.
Keywords: heritage, picturesque, park, botanical, landscaped, mild climate, flora, exotic trees, arboretum

PMR-D9950
Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel, Ponta Delgada: the mansion of Jose do Campo now houses the Hotel Casa do Jardim which dominates the 5-hectare-gardens which bear his name.
Keywords: heritage, picturesque, park, botanical, landscaped, architecture

PMR-D9949
Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel, Ponta Delgada: the mansion of Jose do Campo now houses the Hotel Casa do Jardim which dominates the 5-hectare-gardens which bear his name.
Keywords: heritage, architecture, landscaped, botanical, park, picturesque

PMR-D9932
Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel, Ponta do Castelo: the last house on the Ponta dos Mosteiros, overlooking the bay.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, volcanic rocks, coast, geological

PMR-D9918
Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel, Ponta Delgada: look-out station on the roof of a house for the purpose of early sighting of the first ships arriving for the orange harvest.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, picturesque, historic

PMR-D9912
Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel, Ponta Delgada: the Camara Municipal or town hall, originally home of a wealthy family, with the statue of Sao Miguel standing before it. The belltower dates from 1724 and houses the oldest bell in the Azores.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, picturesque, historic

PMR-D9797
Orchid flowers on Phalaenopsis hybrid.
Keywords: beauty, botany, colourful, delicate, exotic, flowering plants, horticulture, house plants, nature, ornamental

PMR-D9796
Orchid flowers on Phalaenopsis hybrid. Orchid flowers on Phalaenopsis hybrid.
Keywords: beauty, botany, colourful, delicate, exotic, flowering plants, horticulture, house plants, nature, ornamental

PMR-D9795
Orchid flowers on Phalaenopsis hybrid.
Keywords: beauty, botany, colourful, delicate, exotic, flowering plants, horticulture, house plants, nature, ornamental

PMR-D9794
Orchid flowers on Phalaenopsis hybrid.
Keywords: beauty, botany, colourful, delicate, exotic, flowering plants, horticulture, house plants, nature, ornamental

PMR-D9793
Orchid flowers on Phalaenopsis hybrid.
Keywords: beauty, botany, colourful, delicate, exotic, flowering plants, horticulture, house plants, nature, ornamental

PMR-D9792
White-flowered Crassula (Crassula albiflora)
Keywords: botany, flowering plants, horticulture, house plants, nature, ornamental, succulent

PMR-D9791
White-flowered Crassula (Crassula albiflora)
Keywords: botany, flowering plants, horticulture, house plants, nature, ornamental, succulent

PMR-D9790
Flowers of the Kaffir Lily (Clivia miniata)
Keywords: beauty, botany, colourful, delicate, exotic, flowering plants, horticulture, house plants, nature, ornamental

PMR-D9782
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Ascholding: traditional farmers' cottages.
Keywords: countryside, country dwellings , houses, rural homes, picturesque, architecture

PMR-D9781
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Ascholding: traditional farmers' cottages.
Keywords: countryside, country dwellings , houses, rural homes, picturesque, architecture

PMR-D9780
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Ascholding: traditional farmers' cottages.
Keywords: countryside, country dwellings , houses, rural homes, picturesque, architecture

PMR-D9779
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Ascholding: traditional farmers' cottages.
Keywords: countryside, country dwellings , houses, rural homes, picturesque, architecture

PMR-D9783
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Ascholding: traditional farmers' cottages.
Keywords: countryside, country dwellings , houses, rural homes, picturesque, architecture

PMR-D9727
Flowering Notocactus pampeanus cactus.
Keywords: botanical, botany, house plants, flowers, colourful, exotic, delicate, beauty

PMR-D9726
Flowering Notocactus pampeanus cactus.
Keywords: botanical, botany, house plants, flowers, colourful, exotic, delicate, beauty

PMR-D9725
Flowering Notocactus pampeanus cactus.
Keywords: botanical, botany, house plants, flowers, colourful, exotic, delicate, beauty

PMR-D9705
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Memmingen: House Sparrow (Passer domesticus) male.
Keywords: nature, wildlife, ornithology, birds

PMR-D9650
Iceland, Island of Heimaey: modern houses in the upper town, with the snow-covered massif of Mýrdalsjökull on the mainland as a backcloth.
Keywords: Westman Islands, homes, volcanic , panorama

PMR-D9521
Iceland, Reykjavik: the 73-metre-high Hallgrimskirkja (church) dominates the city. Built of concrete, it was begun shortly after WWII, but was completed only recently. It houses a fine organ with over 5000 pipes. The statue of Leifur Eriksson, discoverer of America, stands in the foreground.
Keywords: picturesque, artistic, design, capital city, architecture

PMR-D9517
Iceland, Reykjavik: historic Idnó (Craftsmen's House), birthplace of Reykjavik Theatre Company in 1897, lying on LakeTjörnin, today houses a theatre & restaurant/reception centre.
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, capital city

PMR-D9165
Orchid flowers on Phalaenopsis hybrid.
Keywords: nature, colourful, ornamental, botany, house plants, horticulture, flowering plants, beauty, delicate, exotic

PMR-D9164
Orchid flowers on Phalaenopsis hybrid.
Keywords: nature, colourful, ornamental, botany, house plants, horticulture, flowering plants, beauty, delicate, exotic

PMR-D9163
Orchid flowers on Phalaenopsis hybrid.
Keywords: nature, colourful, ornamental, botany, house plants, horticulture, flowering plants, beauty, delicate, exotic

PMR-D9162
Orchid flowers on Phalaenopsis hybrid.
Keywords: nature, colourful, ornamental, botany, house plants, horticulture, flowering plants, beauty, delicate, exotic

PMR-D9161
Orchid flowers on Phalaenopsis hybrid.
Keywords: nature, colourful, ornamental, botany, house plants, horticulture, flowering plants, beauty, delicate, exotic

PMR-D9160
Orchid flowers on Phalaenopsis hybrid.
Keywords: nature, colourful, ornamental, botany, house plants, horticulture, flowering plants, beauty, delicate, exotic

PMR-D9159
Orchid flowers on Phalaenopsis hybrid.
Keywords: nature, colourful, ornamental, botany, house plants, horticulture, flowering plants, beauty, delicate, exotic

PMR-D9158
Orchid flowers on Phalaenopsis hybrid.
Keywords: nature, colourful, ornamental, botany, house plants, horticulture, flowering plants, beauty, delicate, exotic

PMR-D9157
Orchid flowers on Phalaenopsis hybrid.
Keywords: nature, colourful, ornamental, botany, house plants, horticulture, flowering plants, beauty, delicate, exotic

PMR-D9173
Orchid flowers on Phalaenopsis hybrid.
Keywords: nature, colourful, ornamental, botany, house plants, horticulture, flowering plants, beauty, delicate, exotic

PMR-D9172
Orchid flowers on Phalaenopsis hybrid.
Keywords: nature, exotic, delicate, beauty, flowering plants, horticulture, house plants, botany, ornamental, colourful

PMR-D9171
Orchid flowers on Phalaenopsis hybrid.
Keywords: nature, exotic, delicate, beauty, flowering plants, horticulture, house plants, botany, ornamental, colourful

PMR-D9170
Orchid flowers on Phalaenopsis hybrid.
Keywords: nature, exotic, delicate, beauty, flowering plants, horticulture, house plants, botany, ornamental, colourful

PMR-D9169
Orchid flowers on Phalaenopsis hybrid.
Keywords: nature, colourful, ornamental, botany, house plants, horticulture, flowering plants, beauty, delicate, exotic

PMR-D9168
Orchid flowers on Phalaenopsis hybrid.
Keywords: nature, colourful, ornamental, botany, house plants, horticulture, flowering plants, beauty, delicate, exotic

PMR-D9167
Orchid flowers on Phalaenopsis hybrid.
Keywords: nature, colourful, ornamental, botany, house plants, horticulture, flowering plants, beauty, delicate, exotic

PMR-D9166
Orchid flowers on Phalaenopsis hybrid.
Keywords: nature, colourful, ornamental, botany, house plants, horticulture, flowering plants, beauty, delicate, exotic

PMR-D9129
England, Derbyshire, Ticknall: Calke Abbey (National Trust), built for Sr John Harpur, 4th baronet, between 1701 and 1704 in Baroque style. View from the south-west, showing the two wings.
Keywords: mansion, historic, heritage, architecture, gracious living, country house, parkland, Harpur Crewe family, estate

PMR-D9128
England, Derbyshire, Ticknall: Calke Abbey (National Trust), built for Sr John Harpur, 4th baronet, between 1701 and 1704 in Baroque style. The columned portico on the south facade, with the family standard flying above it.
Keywords: mansion, historic, heritage, architecture, gracious living, country house, parkland, Harpur Crewe family

PMR-D9127
England, Derbyshire, Ticknall: Calke Abbey (National Trust), built for Sr John Harpur, 4th baronet, between 1701 and 1704 in Baroque style. A stained glass window in St. Giles church, the family chapel, which stands in the grounds of the estate.
Keywords: mansion, Harpur Crewe family, parkland, country house, gracious living, architecture, heritage, historic

PMR-D9126
England, Derbyshire, Ticknall: Calke Abbey (National Trust), built for Sr John Harpur, 4th baronet, between 1701 and 1704 in Baroque style. The south facade with columned portico.
Keywords: mansion, historic, heritage, architecture, gracious living, country house, parkland, Harpur Crewe family, estate

PMR-D9125
England, Derbyshire, Ticknall: Calke Abbey (National Trust), built for Sr John Harpur, 4th baronet, between 1701 and 1704 in Baroque style. View of the former stables, with a hadsome clocktower.
Keywords: mansion, Harpur Crewe family, parkland, country house, gracious living, architecture, heritage, historic, estate

PMR-D9097
Argentina, Buenos Aires: La Boca, a bohemian district, named after the nearby "mouth" of the Matanza river (Riachuelo), is popular with tourists. Brightly coloured house-fronts and beckoning effigies tempt visitors into a bar on Caminito, the main pedestrian street.
Keywords: South America, capital city, Latin America, artistic, colourful, grafitti, street vendors, tango music, street musicians

PMR-D9092
Argentina, Buenos Aires: La Boca, a bohemian district, named after the nearby "mouth" of the Matanza river (Riachuelo), is popular with tourists. Gaily painted houses on the pedestrian street, Caminito.
Keywords: South America, street musicians, tango music, street vendors, grafitti, colourful, artistic, Latin America, capital city

PMR-D9080
Argentina, Buenos Aires: built according to plans of the architect Francesco Tamburini in neo-Renaissance style. the Theatro Colon (Columbus Theatre) was opened on 25th May 1908. The acoustics rate with the best opera houses of the world.
Keywords: South America, culture, heritage, historic, drama, performance, music, architecture, capital city, Latin America

PMR-D9064
Argentina, Tierra del Fuego, Ushuaia: erected in 1896 by the prisoners themselves, and eventually comprising 380 cells, the prison was in use until 1947. It now houses the Maritime Museum, as well as the museum of the renovated prison itself. Bronze figures showing the former daily life of the convicts.
Keywords: South America, convicts, jail, gaol, penitentiary, penal, Latin America, Patagonia, Andes

PMR-D9063
Argentina, Tierra del Fuego, Ushuaia: erected in 1896 by the prisoners themselves, and eventually comprising 380 cells, the prison was in use until 1947. It now houses the Maritime Museum, as well as the museum of the renovated prison itself.
Keywords: South America, convicts, jail, gaol, penitentiary, penal, Latin America, Patagonia, Andes

PMR-D9056
Argentina, Tierra del Fuego, Ushuaia: modern housing development in the fast-expanding city.
Keywords: South America, Andes, Patagonia, Latin America, homes, apartments, residential

PMR-D9005
Chile, Punta Arenas: trompe-l'oeil facades of workers' housing on a blank wall on the Avenida Costanera, facing the sea.
Keywords: South America, paintings, artistry, Patagonia, Andes, Latin America

PMR-D9003
Chile, Punta Arenas: former house of Juan Blanchard of Braun and Blanchard, who was the first to develop pelagic whaling round the South Shetland Islands. Built in 1907 by the architect Antoine Beaulier in Plaza Munoz Gamero.
Keywords: South America, Patagonia, Andes, Latin America, architecture, historic, heritage, culture

PMR-D8728
Chile. Chiloe, Castro: a house overlooking the port, with typical shingled frontage.
Keywords: South America, architecture, Latin America

PMR-D8724
Chile. Chiloe, Castro: colourful houses line the steep hill leading to the port.
Keywords: South America, picturesque, Latin America, culture

PMR-D8723
Chile. Chiloe, Castro: colourful houses line the steep hill leading to the port.
Keywords: South America, picturesque, Latin America, culture

PMR-D8716
Chile. Chiloe, Castro: wooden stilt houses or "palafitos" go back to the 19th century.
Keywords: South America, heritage, homes, traditional, picturesque, colourful, Latin America

PMR-D8715
Chile. Chiloe, Castro: wooden stilt houses or "palafitos" go back to the 19th century.
Keywords: South America, heritage, homes, traditional, picturesque, colourful, Latin America

PMR-D8707
Chile. Chiloe, Castro: wooden stilt houses or "palafitos" go back to the 19th century.
Keywords: South America, heritage, homes, traditional, picturesque, colourful, Latin America

PMR-D8706
Chile. Chiloe, Castro: wooden stilt houses or "palafitos" go back to the 19th century.
Keywords: South America, heritage, homes, traditional, picturesque, colourful, Latin America

PMR-D8705
Chile. Chiloe, Castro: wooden stilt houses or "palafitos" go back to the 19th century.
Keywords: South America, heritage, homes, traditional, picturesque, colourful, Latin America

PMR-D8704
Chile. Chiloe, Castro: wooden stilt houses or "palafitos" go back to the 19th century.
Keywords: South America, heritage, homes, traditional, picturesque, colourful, Latin America

PMR-D8703
Chile. Chiloe, Castro: wooden stilt houses or "palafitos" go back to the 19th century.
Keywords: South America, heritage, homes, traditional, picturesque, colourful, Latin America

PMR-D8702
Chile. Chiloe, Castro: wooden stilt houses or "palafitos" go back to the 19th century.
Keywords: South America, heritage, homes, traditional, picturesque, colourful, Latin America

PMR-D8618
Chile. Santiago: the new suburb of Vitacura, carefully landscaped, is home to some of Santiago's more affluent citizens. These waterfowl on one of the pools are the product of the art of topiary.
Keywords: South America, developments, residential, apartments, housing, modern, Latin America

PMR-D8617
Chile. Santiago: the new suburb of Vitacura, carefully landscaped, is home to some of Santiago's more affluent citizens.
Keywords: South America, developments, Latin America, modern, housing, apartments, residential

PMR-D8616
Chile. Santiago: the new suburb of Vitacura, carefully landscaped, is home to some of Santiago's more affluent citizens.
Keywords: South America, developments, Latin America, modern, housing, apartments, residential

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-D8585
Orchid flowers on Phalaenopsis hybrid.
Keywords: nature, exotic, delicate, beauty, flowering plants, horticulture, house plants, botany, ornamental, colourful

PMR-D8461
Greece, Island of Levitha: a tiny, secluded beach with caves, no doubt used by the owners of the isolated house above.
Keywords: picturesque, Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, Dodecanese

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-D8447
Greece, Island of Amorgos, Chora: a typical street in the hilltop town, with whitewashed houses and blue doors.
Keywords: picturesque, alley, island hopping, Hellas, Greek Islands, Cyclades

PMR-D8437
Greece, Island of Amorgos, Chora: a typical street in the hilltop town, with whitewashed dwelling houses.
Keywords: picturesque, Cyclades, Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, alley

PMR-D8414
Greece, Island of Schoinoussa (pop. 256): typical houses on the approach to Chora.
Keywords: picturesque, island hopping, Hellas, Greek Islands, Cyclades, secluded, dwellings, blue and white

PMR-D8390
Greece, Island of Paros. Parikia: play of light and shadow on the whitewashed stone steps in a private house.
Keywords: Greek Islands, culture, picturesque, Cyclades, island hopping, Hellas, Paroikia, photogenic

PMR-D8319
Greece, Island of Symi, Gialos: classical houses with diverse facades, clustered round the harbour, are reflected in the water.
Keywords: Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, harbour, yachts, fishing boats, pleasure boats, moorings, island hopping, architecture, picturesque

PMR-D8315
Greece, Island of Symi, Gialos: classical houses with diverse facades, clustered round the harbour, are reflected in the water.
Keywords: Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, harbour, yachts, fishing boats, pleasure boats, moorings, island hopping, architecture, picturesque

PMR-D8314
Greece, Island of Symi, Gialos: classical houses with diverse facades, clustered round the harbour, are reflected in the water.
Keywords: Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, harbour, yachts, fishing boats, pleasure boats, moorings, island hopping, architecture, picturesque

PMR-D8312
Greece, Island of Symi, Gialos: sailing boats, moored on the quay, overlooked by classical houses on the hillside.
Keywords: Dodecanese, picturesque, architecture, island hopping, moorings, pleasure boats, fishing boats, yachts, harbour, Hellas, Greek Islands

PMR-D8310
Greece, Island of Symi, Gialos: classical houses with diverse facades clustered round the harbour.
Keywords: Dodecanese, picturesque, architecture, island hopping, moorings, pleasure boats, fishing boats, yachts, harbour, Hellas, Greek Islands

PMR-D8309
Greece, Island of Symi, Gialos: classical houses with diverse facades clustered round the harbour.
Keywords: Dodecanese, picturesque, architecture, island hopping, moorings, pleasure boats, fishing boats, yachts, harbour, Hellas, Greek Islands

PMR-D8306
Turkey, Marmoris: the castle, built in 1522, in the reign of Suleiman the Magnificent, stands on the site of age-old defensive installations. It now houses an ethnographical museum.
Keywords: port, culture, crenellations, fortress, historic, heritage, colourful, picturesque, boats, yachts, marina, holiday resort, harbour

PMR-D8284
Germany, Lower Saxony, Goslar: a row of timber frame houses on Breite Strasse, with the Hotel zum Breiten Tor in the foreground
Keywords: architecture, UNESCO, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, mediaeval, medieval

PMR-D8280
Germany, Lower Saxony, Goslar: Breites Tor ("Wide Gate"), built in 1443, at the end of the Breite Strasse, lined with old timber frame houses.
Keywords: architecture, UNESCO, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval

PMR-D8278
Germany, Lower Saxony, Goslar: timber frame houses line both sides of this cobbled street.
Keywords: architecture, UNESCO, medieval, mediaeval, colourful, national heritage, historic, culture, picturesque

PMR-D8266
Germany, Niedersachsen, Wolfenbüttel: the house of writer Gotthold Ephraim Lessing when he was librarian at the Herzog August Bibliotek.
Keywords: picturesque, culture, architecture, heritage, historic, literature, author

PMR-D8265
Germany, Niedersachsen, Wolfenbüttel: the former Arsenal (Zeughaus), built 1613-19 in Renaissance style by Paul Francke, head builder to the duke, now houses part of the book collection of the Herzog August Library.
Keywords: picturesque, literature, culture, architecture, heritage, historic

PMR-D8258
Germany, Niedersachsen, Wolfenbüttel: Germany, Niedersachsen, Wolfenbüttel: a handsome block of timber-framed houses containing shops, in the Lange Herzogstrasse.
Keywords: picturesque, historic, heritage, architecture, culture

PMR-D8257
Germany, Niedersachsen, Wolfenbüttel: a street cafe in the Market Square (Stadtplatz) offers fine views of the timber-framed houses.
Keywords: picturesque, culture, architecture, heritage, historic

PMR-D8256
Germany, Niedersachsen, Wolfenbüttel: a street cafe in the Market Square (Stadtplatz) offers fine views of the timber-framed houses. Germany, Niedersachsen, WolfenbÃ¼ttel: a street cafe in the Market Square (Stadtplatz) offers fine views of the timber-framed houses.
Keywords: picturesque, culture, architecture, heritage, historic

PMR-D8254
Germany, Niedersachsen, Wolfenbüttel: one timber-framed house after another line the cobbled Krumme Strasse.
Keywords: picturesque, historic, heritage, architecture, culture

PMR-D8253
Germany, Niedersachsen, Wolfenbüttel: one timber-framed house after another line the cobbled Krumme Strasse, with the spire of St. Petrus' church in the background. Germany, Niedersachsen, WolfenbÃ¼ttel: one timber-framed house after another line the cobbled Krumme Strasse, with the spire of St. Petrus' church in the background.
Keywords: picturesque, culture, architecture, heritage, historic

PMR-D8252
Germany, Niedersachsen, Wolfenbüttel: one timber-framed house after another line the cobbled Krumme Strasse, with the spire of St. Petrus' church in the background. Germany, Niedersachsen, WolfenbÃ¼ttel: one timber-framed house after another line the cobbled Krumme Strasse, with the spire of St. Petrus' church in the background.
Keywords: picturesque, historic, heritage, architecture, culture

PMR-D8251
Germany, Niedersachsen, Wolfenbüttel: one timber-framed house after another line the cobbled Krumme Strasse, with the spire of St. Petrus' church in the background.
Keywords: picturesque, historic, heritage, architecture, culture

PMR-D8250
Germany, Niedersachsen, Wolfenbüttel: a timber-frame house on the corner of Harzstrasse and Fischerstrasse. Germany, Niedersachsen, WolfenbÃ¼ttel: a timber-frame house on the corner of Harzstrasse and Fischerstrasse.
Keywords: culture, architecture, heritage, historic

PMR-D8246
Germany, Niedersachsen, Wolfenbüttel: timber-frame houses on the outskirts of the town.
Keywords: picturesque, historic, heritage, architecture, culture

PMR-D8245
Germany, Niedersachsen, Wolfenbüttel: timber-frame houses on Kanzleistrasse.
Keywords: picturesque, historic, heritage, architecture, culture

PMR-D8243
Germany, Niedersachsen, Wolfenbüttel: timber-frame house at Michael-Praetorius-Platz 8.
Keywords: picturesque, historic, heritage, architecture, culture

PMR-D8241
Germany, Niedersachsen, Wolfenbüttel: a row of timber-framed houses facing the Holzmarkt (Wood Market).
Keywords: picturesque, historic, heritage, architecture, culture

PMR-D8239
Germany, Niedersachsen, Wolfenbüttel: a row of timber-frame houses facing the Holzmarkt (Wood Market) with part of the Trinitatis Church on the right.
Keywords: picturesque, historic, heritage, architecture, culture

PMR-D8234
Germany, Niedersachsen, Wolfenbüttel: a row of old burgher houses in the centre of the town.
Keywords: picturesque, historic, heritage, architecture, culture

PMR-D8233
Germany, Niedersachsen, Wolfenbüttel: timber-frame burgher houses in the Market Place (Stadtmarkt) with the Town Hall (Rathaus) on the right.
Keywords: picturesque, historic, heritage, architecture, culture

PMR-D8232
Germany, Niedersachsen, Wolfenbüttel: Bankhaus C.L. Seeliger in Lange Herzogstrasse was built in 1586, the first stone-built house in the town, originally a pharmacy.
Keywords: picturesque, culture, architecture, heritage, historic

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

PMR-D8218
Denmark, Odense: timber-frame houses in the old quarter.
Keywords: street scene, architecture, culture, picturesque, heritage, historic, colourful, mediaeval

PMR-D8217
Denmark, Odense: timber-frame houses, with Restaurant Oluf Bagers Gard (yellow facade) off Norregade, in the old quarter.
Keywords: Mediaeval, cobbled street, street scene, architecture, culture, picturesque, heritage, historic

PMR-D8216
Denmark, Odense: timber-frame houses, with Restaurant Oluf Bagers Gard (yellow facade) off Norregade, in the old quarter.
Keywords: historic, cobbled street, street scene, architecture, culture, picturesque, heritage

PMR-D8215
Denmark, Odense: timber-frame houses in the old quarter.
Keywords: colourful, street scene, architecture, culture, picturesque, heritage, historic

PMR-D8191
Norway, Hordaland, close-up of the church and houses in the village of Modalen, at the end of the Osterfjord.
Keywords: Scandinavia, isolated, fjord, countryside, nature, landscape, scenic, picturesque

PMR-D8134
Norway, Rogaland, Stavanger: ferryboat passing under the harbour suspension bridge with new housing development on the left, seen from the top of the Valberg Tower.
Keywords: Scandinavia, construction, engineering, port, oil industry, historic, architecture

PMR-D8132
Norway, Rogaland, Stavanger: restored wooden houses dating from the turn of the 18th/19th century were formerly the homes of fishermen, seamen and artisans. The old town, overlooking the west side of the harbour (Vagen) is preserved as a national heritage.
Keywords: Scandinavia, architecture, historic, oil industry, port, picturesque

PMR-D8131
Norway, Rogaland, Stavanger: restored wooden houses dating from the turn of the 18th/19th century were formerly the homes of fishermen, seamen and artisans. The old town, overlooking the west side of the harbour (Vagen) is preserved as a national heritage.
Keywords: Scandinavia, architecture, historic, oil industry, port, picturesque

PMR-D8130
Norway, Rogaland, Stavanger: restored wooden houses dating from the turn of the 18th/19th century were formerly the homes of fishermen, seamen and artisans. The old town, overlooking the west side of the harbour (Vagen) is preserved as a national heritage.
Keywords: Scandinavia, architecture, historic, oil industry, port, picturesque

PMR-D8129
Norway, Rogaland, Stavanger: restored wooden houses dating from the turn of the 18th/19th century were formerly the homes of fishermen, seamen and artisans. The old town, overlooking the west side of the harbour (Vagen) is preserved as a national heritage.
Keywords: Scandinavia, architecture, historic, oil industry, port, picturesque

PMR-D8128
Norway, Rogaland, Stavanger: restored wooden houses dating from the turn of the 18th/19th century were formerly the homes of fishermen, seamen and artisans. The old town, overlooking the west side of the harbour (Vagen) is preserved as a national heritage.
Keywords: Scandinavia, architecture, historic, oil industry, port, picturesque

PMR-D8126
Norway, Rogaland, Stavanger: restored wooden houses dating from the turn of the 18th/19th century were formerly the homes of fishermen, seamen and artisans. The old town, overlooking the west side of the harbour (Vagen) is preserved as a national heritage.
Keywords: Scandinavia, architecture, historic, oil industry, port, picturesque

PMR-D8125
Norway, Rogaland, Stavanger: restored wooden houses dating from the turn of the 18th/19th century were formerly the homes of fishermen, seamen and artisans. The old town, overlooking the west side of the harbour (Vagen) is preserved as a national heritage.
Keywords: Scandinavia, architecture, historic, oil industry, port, picturesque

PMR-D8124
Norway, Rogaland, Stavanger: restored wooden houses dating from the turn of the 18th/19th century were formerly the homes of fishermen, seamen and artisans. The old town, overlooking the west side of the harbour (Vagen) is preserved as a national heritage.
Keywords: Scandinavia, architecture, historic, oil industry, port, picturesque

PMR-D8123
Norway, Rogaland, Stavanger: restored wooden houses dating from the turn of the 18th/19th century were formerly the homes of fishermen, seamen and artisans. The old town, overlooking the west side of the harbour (Vagen) is preserved as a national heritage.
Keywords: Scandinavia, architecture, historic, oil industry, port, picturesque

PMR-D8122
Norway, Rogaland, Stavanger: restored wooden houses dating from the turn of the 18th/19th century were formerly the homes of fishermen, seamen and artisans. The old town, overlooking the west side of the harbour (Vagen) is preserved as a national heritage.
Keywords: Scandinavia, architecture, historic, oil industry, port, picturesque

PMR-D8121
Norway, Rogaland, Stavanger: restored wooden houses dating from the turn of the 18th/19th century were formerly the homes of fishermen, seamen and artisans. The old town, overlooking the west side of the harbour (Vagen) is preserved as a national heritage.
Keywords: Scandinavia, architecture, historic, oil industry, port, picturesque

PMR-D8120
Norway, Rogaland, Stavanger: restored wooden houses dating from the turn of the 18th/19th century were formerly the homes of fishermen, seamen and artisans. The old town, overlooking the west side of the harbour (Vagen) is preserved as a national heritage.
Keywords: Scandinavia, architecture, historic, oil industry, port, picturesque

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-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-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-D8058
Norway, Oslo: facade of the Norwegian Parliamentary Building, housing the Storting, which was opened in 1866.
Keywords: architecture, assembly building, capital city, Scandinavia

PMR-D8038
Norway, Oslo: the Opera House (Operahuset), built of white granite and Carrara marble, was completed in 2007 at a cost of 4 billion Kroner. Ramps lead from water level to the roof, where there is a fine view of the city.
Keywords: architecture, culture, stage, music, drama, capital city, Scandinavia

PMR-D8037
Norway, Oslo: view from the white granite ramp of the Opera House, with the Havnelageret office block reflected in the glass windows.
Keywords: architecture, Scandinavia, capital city, culture, Langkaia, Neo-Baroque, Art Nouveau

PMR-D8036
Norway, Oslo: view of the city from the roof of the Opera House, with Operagata in the foreground.
Keywords: architecture, panorama, culture, capital city, Scandinavia

PMR-D8035
Norway, Oslo: Havnelageret office block on the quayside was the largest building in Scandinavia when it was completed in 1921. View from the roof of the Opera House.
Keywords: architecture, Scandinavia, capital city, culture, Langkaia, Neo-Baroque, Art Nouveau

PMR-D8034
Norway, Oslo: view north from the roof of the Opera House, with Oslo Cathedral in the distance.
Keywords: architecture, panorama, Scandinavia, capital city, culture

PMR-D8032
Norway, Oslo: the Opera House (Operahuset), built of white granite and Carrara marble, was completed in 2007 at a cost of 4 billion Kroner. Ramps lead from water level to the roof, where there is a fine view of the city.
Keywords: architecture, culture, stage, music, drama, capital city, Scandinavia

PMR-D8013
Sweden, Gothenburg: the Opera House, built in 1994 by architect Jan Izikowitz.
Keywords: picturesque, Scandinavia, architecture

PMR-D8006
Sweden, Bohusläd, Marstrand Island: typical wooden houses on the steep main street.
Keywords: picturesque, Scandinavia, street scene, architecture, homes, residences, timber

PMR-D8002
Sweden, Bohusläd, Marstrand Island: typical wooden houses on the main street.
Keywords: picturesque, timber, residences, homes, architecture, street scene, Scandinavia

PMR-D7969
Germany, Bavaria, Wurzburg: inside the main courtyard of the Marienberg Fortress: The Brunnentempel, built to house the well, which reaches down to the water level of the River Main. The statues are (left to right): Daniel with the lion; Hercules forcing open the lion's muzzle, and St Hieronymus. On the roof, the gilded figure of Fortuna on a rolling ball.
Keywords: architecture, Romantische Strasse, Romantic Road, historic, Franconia, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage, sculpture, stone-carving

PMR-D7959
Germany, Bavaria, Würzburg: Falkenhaus (Falcon House) was formerly a guesthouse. It received the elaborate stucco facade in 1751.
Keywords: picturesque, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, heritage, Baroque

PMR-D7945
Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Tauberbischofsheim: ´historic house facades on the Market Place, with half- timbered Stern Apothek in the centre.
Keywords: picturesque, mediaeval, heritage, Tauber Valley, architecture, Romantische Strasse, Romantic Road, culture

PMR-D7943
Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Tauberbischofsheim: mediaeval timber-frame houses on the Market Place, with the Baroque church of St. Lioba at the far end.
Keywords: picturesque, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, Tauber Valley, heritage, mediaeval

PMR-D7940
Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Tauberbischofsheim: facades of burgher houses on Hauptstrasse (Main Street) in the pedestrian zone, with the tower of St. Martin's church in the distance.
Keywords: picturesque, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, Tauber Valley, heritage, mediaeval

PMR-D7937
Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Lauda-Königshofen: a picturesque row of burgher houses in Lauda.
Keywords: heritage, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, Tauber Valley, historic

PMR-D7935
Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Lauda-Königshofen: street decorations in Marienstrasse, with a group of timber-framed burgher houses in the background.
Keywords: picturesque, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, Tauber Valley, historic, heritage

PMR-D7933
Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Lauda-Königshofen: a group of timber-framed houses in the old quarter of Lauda.
Keywords: picturesque, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, Tauber Valley, historic, heritage

PMR-D7932
Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Lauda-Königshofen: the Oberes Stadttor (town gate) in Lauda, with mediaeval timber framed houses.
Keywords: picturesque, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, Tauber Valley, historic, heritage

PMR-D7923
Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Weikersheim: the mediaeval Gänsturm now houses the town museum.
Keywords: picturesque, Tauber Valley, sculptures, carvings, statues, architecture, Romantische Strasse, Romantic Road, culture

PMR-D7916
Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Weikersheim: old burgher houses, some with timber frames, on the Rosenstrasse.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, Tauber Valley

PMR-D7915
Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Weikersheim: old burgher houses, some with timber frames, on the Rosenstrasse.
Keywords: picturesque, Tauber Valley, architecture, Romantische Strasse, Romantic Road, culture, mediaeval, heritage, historic, colourful

PMR-D7909
Germany, Bavaria, Mittelfranken, Schillingsfürst: colourful house facades in the upper village, adjacent to the castle, with the watertower in the distance.
Keywords: picturesque, Romantische Strasse, Romantic Road, culture, colourful, cobblestones

PMR-D7716
Flowering Aylostera albiflora x heliasa cactus.
Keywords: botanical, botany, house plants, flowers, colourful

PMR-D7713
Orchid flowers on Phalaenopsis hybrid.
Keywords: nature, colourful, ornamental, botany, house plants, horticulture, flowering plants, beauty, delicate, fragrant, exotic

PMR-D7712
Orchid flowers on Phalaenopsis hybrid.
Keywords: nature, exotic, fragrant, delicate, beauty, flowering plants, horticulture, house plants, botany, ornamental, colourful

PMR-D7711
Orchid flowers on Phalaenopsis hybrid.
Keywords: nature, colourful, ornamental, botany, house plants, horticulture, flowering plants, beauty, delicate, fragrant, exotic

PMR-D7710
Orchid flowers on Phalaenopsis hybrid.
Keywords: nature, colourful, ornamental, botany, house plants, horticulture, flowering plants, beauty, delicate, fragrant, exotic

PMR-D7709
Orchid flowers on Phalaenopsis hybrids.
Keywords: nature, colourful, ornamental, botany, house plants, horticulture, flowering plants, beauty, delicate, fragrant, exotic

PMR-D7708
Orchid flowers on Phalaenopsis hybrid.
Keywords: nature, colourful, ornamental, botany, house plants, horticulture, flowering plants, beauty, delicate, fragrant, exotic

PMR-D7707
Orchid flowers on a Dendrobium, the "Noble Orchid".
Keywords: nature, colourful, ornamental, botany, house plants, horticulture, flowering plants, beauty, delicate, fragrant, exotic

PMR-D7706
Orchid flowers on a Dendrobium, the "Noble Orchid".
Keywords: nature, colourful, ornamental, botany, house plants, horticulture, flowering plants, beauty, delicate, fragrant, exotic

PMR-D7705
Orchid flowers on a Dendrobium, the "Noble Orchid".
Keywords: nature, exotic, fragrant, delicate, beauty, flowering plants, horticulture, house plants, botany, ornamental, colourful

PMR-D7704
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Oberaudorf: "Gasthof Zollhaus" was previously the customs house dealing with salt shipments on the River Inn.
Keywords: picturesque, facade, wall paintings, architecture, hostelry, hotel, inn

PMR-D7699
England, Somerset: the chapel at Tyntesfield House (National Trust).
Keywords: architecture, laudatio, priest, Gothic

PMR-D7698
England, Somerset: historic medicine cabinet at Tyntesfield House (National Trust).
Keywords: pharmacy, healing, curative, potions, prescription, pharmacopoeia, medications, drugs

PMR-D7674
Orchid flowers on Phalaenopsis hybrid.
Keywords: nature, colourful, ornamental, botany, house plants, horticulture, flowering plants, beauty, delicate, fragrant, exotic

PMR-D7673
Orchid flowers on Phalaenopsis hybrid.
Keywords: nature, colourful, ornamental, botany, house plants, horticulture, flowering plants, beauty, delicate, fragrant, exotic

PMR-D7672
Orchid flowers on Phalaenopsis hybrid.
Keywords: nature, exotic, fragrant, delicate, beauty, flowering plants, horticulture, house plants, botany, ornamental, colourful

PMR-D7671
Orchid flowers on Phalaenopsis hybrid.
Keywords: nature, colourful, ornamental, botany, house plants, horticulture, flowering plants, beauty, delicate, fragrant, exotic

PMR-D7645
Morocco, Rabat: well-advanced construction on a new opera house.
Keywords: Africa, Sala Colonia, Maghreb, Islam, Muslim, capital city, royal city, music, stage

PMR-D7554
Morocco, Marakech: colourful terraces built on to the roof of a house in the medina.
Keywords: Africa, culture, architecture, Marakesh, Islam, Muslim, Maghreb

PMR-D7538
House Bunting (Emberiza sahari) (male) in Telouet, Morocco, at 1800 metres.
Keywords: Emberizidae, passerine, bird, ornithology, wildlife, nature

PMR-D7537
House Bunting (Emberiza sahari) (female) in Telouet, Morocco, at 1800 metres.
Keywords: Emberizidae, passerine, bird, ornithology, wildlife, nature

PMR-D7536
House Bunting (Emberiza sahari) (female) in Telouet, Morocco, at 1800 metres.
Keywords: Emberizidae, passerine, bird, ornithology, wildlife, nature

PMR-D7525
Morocco, Telouet: the Palace of Glaoui on the caravan route from the Sahara to Marakesh over the High Atlas Mountains was the home of the wealthy Glaoui family. Built in the 1860s and extended in the early 20th century, no cost was spared on the interior decoration. It lies at 1800 metres a.s.l. near the Berber village of Telouet.
A House Bunting made its nest in one of the filigree stucco lamp-holders.
Keywords: Africa, artistic, historic, national heritage, culture, architecture, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb

PMR-D7517
Morocco, High Atlas Mountains: a Berber village in Ouad Ounila ( Ounila river-valley) , showing some of the more recent housing, and the green vegetation of the oasis.
Keywords: Africa, historic, national heritage, culture, architecture, picturesque, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb

PMR-D7516
Morocco, High Atlas Mountains: a Berber village in Ouad Ounila ( Ounila river-valley) , showing some of the more recent housing.
Keywords: Africa, historic, national heritage, culture, architecture, picturesque, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb

PMR-D7508
Morocco, Ouarzazate: Ait Benhaddou, a carefully restored ksar or fortified kasbah of adobe, spreads picturesquely up a hill crowned by a fortress. It has been used in the making of numerous films, including "Sodom and Gomorrha" , "Lawrence of Arabia", "Alexander the Great" and "Gladiator". Entrance to a restored house, "Dar el Hata", which also houses a cafe.
Keywords: Africa, historic, national heritage, culture, architecture, picturesque, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb, fortifications, UNESCO

PMR-D7507
Morocco, Ouarzazate: Ait Benhaddou, a carefully restored ksar or fortified kasbah of adobe, spreads picturesquely up a hill crowned by a fortress. It has been used in the making of numerous films, including "Sodom and Gomorrha" , "Lawrence of Arabia", "Alexander the Great" and "Gladiator". Inside a restored house, "Dar el Hata", showing the dining niche of the second-floor living room.
Keywords: Africa, historic, national heritage, culture, architecture, picturesque, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb, fortifications, UNESCO

PMR-D7506
Morocco, Ouarzazate: Ait Benhaddou, a carefully restored ksar or fortified kasbah of adobe, spreads picturesquely up a hill crowned by a fortress. It has been used in the making of numerous films, including "Sodom and Gomorrha" , "Lawrence of Arabia", "Alexander the Great" and "Gladiator". Inside a restored house, "Dar el Hata", showing the second-floor living room.
Keywords: Africa, historic, national heritage, culture, architecture, picturesque, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb, fortifications, UNESCO

PMR-D7505
Morocco, Ouarzazate: Ait Benhaddou, a carefully restored ksar or fortified kasbah of adobe, spreads picturesquely up a hill crowned by a fortress. It has been used in the making of numerous films, including "Sodom and Gomorrha" , "Lawrence of Arabia", "Alexander the Great" and "Gladiator". Inside a restored house, "Dar el Hata", showing the stairway to the second floor.
Keywords: Africa, historic, national heritage, culture, architecture, picturesque, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb, fortifications, UNESCO

PMR-D7486
Morocco, House Sparrow (Passer domesticus) in the Todrs Gorge.
Keywords: Africa, ornithology, bird, nature, Maghreb, Islam, Muslim

PMR-D7392
Morocco: Volubilis, a Roman city built on the site of the Berber and Carthaginian settlements in the first century AD, was originally the capital of the kingdom of Mauretania. Much of the stonework was taken in the 18th century for the building of Meknes. Mosaic of Bacchus encountering the sleeping Ariadne in the House of the Ephebe.
Keywords: Africa, UNESCO, archeological site, Roman architecture, national heritage, classical architecture, historic, culture, stone-carving, excavations, Maghreb

PMR-D7391
Morocco: Volubilis, a Roman city built on the site of the Berber and Carthaginian settlements in the first century AD, was originally the capital of the kingdom of Mauretania. Much of the stonework was taken in the 18th century for the building of Meknes. Mosaic of Bacchus encountering the sleeping Ariadne in the House of the Ephebe.
Keywords: Africa, Maghreb, excavations, stone-carving, culture, historic, classical architecture, national heritage, Roman architecture, archeological site, UNESCO

PMR-D7390
Morocco: Volubilis, a Roman city built on the site of the Berber and Carthaginian settlements in the first century AD, was originally the capital of the kingdom of Mauretania. Much of the stonework was taken in the 18th century for the building of Meknes. Some of the remaining columns surrounding the pool in the House of Columns.
Keywords: Africa, UNESCO, archeological site, Roman architecture, national heritage, classical architecture, historic, culture, stone-carving, excavations, Maghreb

PMR-D7389
Morocco: Volubilis, a Roman city built on the site of the Berber and Carthaginian settlements in the first century AD, was originally the capital of the kingdom of Mauretania. Much of the stonework was taken in the 18th century for the building of Meknes. Sole remaining "twisted" Corinthian column in the House of Columns.
Keywords: Africa, UNESCO, archeological site, Roman architecture, national heritage, classical architecture, historic, culture, stone-carving, excavations, Maghreb

PMR-D7383
Morocco: Volubilis, a Roman city built on the site of the Berber and Carthaginian settlements in the first century AD, was originally the capital of the kingdom of Mauretania. Much of the stonework was taken in the 18th century for the building of Meknes. Dolphins and other sea creatures are pictured in this mosaic in the atrium of the House of Orpheus.
Keywords: Africa, Maghreb, excavations, stone-carving, culture, historic, classical architecture, national heritage, Roman architecture, archeological site, UNESCO

PMR-D7382
Morocco: Volubilis, a Roman city built on the site of the Berber and Carthaginian settlements in the first century AD, was originally the capital of the kingdom of Mauretania. Much of the stonework was taken in the 18th century for the building of Meknes. A mosaic depicting Orpheus playing his lute, surrounded by African wildlife ( House of Orpheus).
Keywords: Africa, UNESCO, archeological site, Roman architecture, national heritage, classical architecture, historic, culture, stone-carving, excavations, Maghreb

PMR-D7376
Morocco: Chefchaouen: the ancient town, founded in 1471, lies on the edge of the Rif mountains. Traditionally, the houses and walls in the narrow, winding streets of the old town are blue-washed.
Keywords: Africa, colourful, picturesque, Maghreb

PMR-D7375
Morocco: Chefchaouen: the ancient town, founded in 1471, lies on the edge of the Rif mountains. Traditionally, the houses and walls in the narrow, winding streets of the old town are blue-washed. In the centre of the medina is the bustling Place Outa el Hammam, where colourful street cafes are ready to serve thirsty visitors.
Keywords: Africa, colourful, picturesque, Maghreb

PMR-D7374
Morocco: Chefchaouen: the ancient town, founded in 1471, lies on the edge of the Rif mountains. Traditionally, the houses and walls in the narrow, winding streets of the old town are blue-washed. In the centre of the medina is the bustling Place Outa el Hammam, where colourful street cafes are ready to serve thirsty visitors.
Keywords: Africa, colourful, picturesque, Maghreb

PMR-D7373
Morocco: Chefchaouen: the ancient town, founded in 1471, lies on the edge of the Rif mountains. Traditionally, the houses and walls in the narrow, winding streets of the old town are blue-washed. In the centre of the medina is the bustling Place Outa el Hammam, where the entrance to the mosque has a double studded door with blue and white painted surround.
Keywords: Africa, Maghreb, picturesque, colourful

PMR-D7372
Morocco: Chefchaouen: the ancient town, founded in 1471, lies on the edge of the Rif mountains. Traditionally, the houses and walls in the narrow, winding streets of the old town are blue-washed. In the centre of the medina is the bustling Place Outa el Hammam, dominated by the surrounding mountains.
Keywords: Africa, Maghreb, picturesque, colourful

PMR-D7371
Morocco: Chefchaouen: the ancient town, founded in 1471, lies on the edge of the Rif mountains. Traditionally, the houses and walls in the narrow, winding streets of the old town are blue-washed. In the centre of the medina is the bustling Place Outa el Hammam, dominated by the surrounding mountains.
Keywords: Africa, Maghreb, picturesque, colourful

PMR-D7370
Morocco: Chefchaouen: the ancient town, founded in 1471, lies on the edge of the Rif mountains. Traditionally, the houses and walls in the narrow, winding streets of the old town are blue-washed. A shop selling brightly-coloured fabrics dsplays them on the street.
Keywords: Africa, colourful, picturesque, Maghreb

PMR-D7369
Morocco: Chefchaouen: the ancient town, founded in 1471, lies on the edge of the Rif mountains. Traditionally, the houses and walls in the narrow, winding streets of the old town are blue-washed. Potted plants are universally popular.
Keywords: Africa, colourful, picturesque, Maghreb

PMR-D7368
Morocco: Chefchaouen: the ancient town, founded in 1471, lies on the edge of the Rif mountains. Traditionally, the houses and walls in the narrow, winding streets of the old town are blue-washed. An orange-juice stall provides a splash of colour.
Keywords: Africa, colourful, picturesque, Maghreb

PMR-D7367
Morocco: Chefchaouen: the ancient town, founded in 1471, lies on the edge of the Rif mountains. Traditionally, the houses and walls in the narrow, winding streets of the old town are blue-washed. Cats are welcome.
Keywords: Africa, colourful, picturesque, Maghreb

PMR-D7366
Morocco: Chefchaouen: the ancient town, founded in 1471, lies on the edge of the Rif mountains. Traditionally, the houses and walls in the narrow, winding streets of the old town are blue-washed. A typical studded door with tiled surround.
Keywords: Africa, colourful, picturesque, Maghreb

PMR-D7365
Morocco: Chefchaouen: the ancient town, founded in 1471, lies on the edge of the Rif mountains. Traditionally, the houses and walls in the narrow, winding streets of the old town are blue-washed.
Keywords: Africa, colourful, picturesque, Maghreb

PMR-D7364
Morocco: Chefchaouen: the ancient town, founded in 1471, lies on the edge of the Rif mountains. Traditionally, the houses and walls in the narrow, winding streets of the old town are blue-washed. Squeezed between facades, this house almost resembles a tower.
Keywords: Africa, colourful, picturesque, Maghreb

PMR-D7363
Morocco: Chefchaouen: the ancient town, founded in 1471, lies on the edge of the Rif mountains. Traditionally, the houses and walls in the narrow, winding streets of the old town are blue-washed. A handsome gateway with scalloped arch, all picked out in blue and white.
Keywords: Africa, colourful, picturesque, Maghreb

PMR-D7362
Morocco: Chefchaouen: the ancient town, founded in 1471, lies on the edge of the Rif mountains. Traditionally, the houses and walls in the narrow, winding streets of the old town are blue-washed.
Keywords: Africa, colourful, picturesque, Maghreb

PMR-D7361
Morocco: Chefchaouen: the ancient town, founded in 1471, lies on the edge of the Rif mountains. Traditionally, the houses and walls in the narrow, winding streets of the old town are blue-washed.
Keywords: Africa, colourful, picturesque, Maghreb

PMR-D7360
Morocco: Chefchaouen: the ancient town, founded in 1471, lies on the edge of the Rif mountains. Traditionally, the houses and walls in the narrow, winding streets of the old town are blue-washed.
Keywords: Africa, colourful, picturesque, Maghreb

PMR-D6891
Germany, Saxony, Leipzig: two bronze mechanical figures strike the hours on three bells (two smaller, inside the largest) on the roof of the 12-storey Krochhochhaus, the first high-rise building in Leipzig, dating from 1927, built by Martin Samuel Kroch for his bank. Based on the "Torre dell'Orologio" in Venice. The block houses the Museum of Egyptology.
Keywords: historic, heritage, architecture, astrological, carillon, Omnia Vincit Labor

PMR-D6823
Ireland, County Galway, Kinvara: Dunguaire Castle, a 16th century tower house. It has featured in the US films "Guns in the Heather" (1969) and "North Sea Hijack" (1979).
Keywords: picturesque, historic, heritage, culture, architecture, imposing, defence, stone-built

PMR-D6822
Ireland, County Galway, Kinvara: Dunguaire Castle, a 16th century tower house. It has featured in the US films "Guns in the Heather" (1969) and "North Sea Hijack" (1979).
Keywords: picturesque, historic, heritage, culture, architecture, imposing, defence, stone-built

PMR-D6815
Ireland, Aran Islands, Inis Mor, Kilronan: colourful horse-drawn carriage parked near a public house.
Keywords: heritage, culture, tradition, picturesque, transport, pub

PMR-D6758
Ireland, County Mayo, Cong: the cottage, which was used in the filming of John Ford's 1952 film "The Quiet Man" , has been turned into a museum.
Keywords: cinema, movie, film director, memorial, monument, historic, oscar-winning, house

PMR-D6754
Ireland, County Mayo, Cong: ruins of Cong Abbey (Augustinian), which dates back to the 8th century but has been rebuilt many times. In the late 16th century the abbey was suppressed and fell into ruin. It posesses some notable early gothic stone carvings. Here: the monk's 15/16th century stone-built fishing house, built out over the River Cong.
Keywords: heritage, historic, architecture, culture, picturesque

PMR-D6753
Northern Ireland, County Fermanagh: Florence Court (National Trust), a Palladian mansion dating from the mid-18th century and the home of the Cole family, the Earls of Enniskillen until 1973. View of the facade from the north-east.
Keywords: heritage, historic, architecture, culture, stately home, estate, gardens, manor house

PMR-D6752
Northern Ireland, County Fermanagh: Florence Court (National Trust), a Palladian mansion dating from the mid-18th century and the home of the Cole family, the Earls of Enniskillen until 1973. View of the facade and wings from the main lawn.
Keywords: heritage, historic, architecture, culture, stately home, estate, gardens, manor house

PMR-D6695
Northern Ireland, County Down: Mount Stewart (National Trust), home of the Marquises of Londonderry for 270 years. The gardens are the inspiration of Lady Edith, wife of the 7th Marquis. The legendary White Stag, waiting to guide departed souls to Tir nan Og, the Gaelic afterworld.
Keywords: heritage, historic, culture, manor house, mansion, stately home, garden, flowers, colourful, herbacious, border, luxuriant

PMR-D6694
Northern Ireland, County Down: Mount Stewart (National Trust), home of the Marquises of Londonderry for 270 years. The gardens are the inspiration of Lady Edith, wife of the 7th Marquis. The legendary White Stag, waiting to guide departed souls to Tir nan Og, the Gaelic afterworld.
Keywords: heritage, historic, culture, manor house, mansion, stately home, garden, flowers, colourful, herbacious, border, luxuriant

PMR-D6693
Northern Ireland, County Down: Mount Stewart (National Trust), home of the Marquises of Londonderry for 270 years. The gardens are the inspiration of Lady Edith, wife of the 7th Marquis. View of foliage trees across the lake, with waterfowl.
Keywords: heritage, historic, culture, manor house, mansion, stately home, garden, flowers, colourful, herbacious, border, luxuriant

PMR-D6688
Northern Ireland, County Down: Mount Stewart (National Trust), home of the Marquises of Londonderry for 270 years. The gardens are the inspiration of Lady Edith, wife of the 7th Marquis. View of Strangford Lough with poppies in the foreground.
Keywords: heritage, historic, culture, manor house, mansion, stately home, garden, flowers, colourful, herbacious, border, luxuriant

PMR-D6686
Northern Ireland, County Down: Mount Stewart (National Trust), home of the Marquises of Londonderry for 270 years. The gardens are the inspiration of Lady Edith, wife of the 7th Marquis. View of Strangford Lough with poppies in the foreground.
Keywords: heritage, historic, culture, manor house, mansion, stately home, garden, flowers, colourful, herbacious, border, luxuriant

PMR-D6685
Northern Ireland, County Down: Mount Stewart (National Trust), home of the Marquises of Londonderry for 270 years. The gardens are the inspiration of Lady Edith, wife of the 7th Marquis. View of foliage trees across the lake with water lilies in the foreground.
Keywords: heritage, historic, culture, manor house, mansion, stately home, garden, flowers, colourful, herbacious, border, luxuriant

PMR-D6684
Northern Ireland, County Down: Mount Stewart (National Trust), home of the Marquises of Londonderry foor 270 years. The dining room with laid table.
Keywords: heritage, historic, architecture, culture, manor house, mansion, stately home, furnishings, furniture, porcelaine, candelabra

PMR-D6683
Northern Ireland, County Down: Mount Stewart (National Trust), home of the Marquises of Londonderry for 270 years. The gardens are the inspiration of Lady Edith, wife of the 7th Marquis. The Sunk Garden with lilies in full bloom.
Keywords: heritage, historic, culture, manor house, mansion, stately home, garden, flowers, colourful, herbacious, border, luxuriant

PMR-D6682
Northern Ireland, County Down: Mount Stewart (National Trust), home of the Marquises of Londonderry for 270 years. The gardens are the inspiration of Lady Edith, wife of the 7th Marquis. A lily flower.
Keywords: heritage, historic, culture, manor house, mansion, stately home, garden, flowers, colourful, herbacious, border, luxuriant

PMR-D6681
Northern Ireland, County Down: Mount Stewart (National Trust), home of the Marquises of Londonderry for 270 years. The gardens are the inspiration of Lady Edith, wife of the 7th Marquis. Lily flowers.
Keywords: heritage, historic, culture, manor house, mansion, stately home, garden, flowers, colourful, herbacious, border, luxuriant

PMR-D6680
Northern Ireland, County Down: Mount Stewart (National Trust), home of the Marquises of Londonderry for 270 years. The gardens are the inspiration of Lady Edith, wife of the 7th Marquis. An exquisite arrangement of foliage trees.
Keywords: heritage, historic, culture, manor house, mansion, stately home, garden, flowers, colourful, herbacious, border, luxuriant

PMR-D6679
Northern Ireland, County Down: Mount Stewart (National Trust), home of the Marquises of Londonderry for 270 years. The gardens are the inspiration of Lady Edith, wife of the 7th Marquis. The Sunk Garden with lilies in full bloom.
Keywords: heritage, historic, culture, manor house, mansion, stately home, garden, flowers, colourful, herbacious, border, luxuriant

PMR-D6678
Northern Ireland, County Down: Mount Stewart (National Trust), home of the Marquises of Londonderry for 270 years. The gardens are the inspiration of Lady Edith, wife of the 7th Marquis. The Sunk Garden with lilies in full bloom.
Keywords: heritage, historic, culture, manor house, mansion, stately home, garden, flowers, colourful, herbacious, border, luxuriant

PMR-D6677
Northern Ireland, County Down: Mount Stewart (National Trust), home of the Marquises of Londonderry for 270 years. The gardens are the inspiration of Lady Edith, wife of the 7th Marquis. The Sunk Garden with lilies in full bloom.
Keywords: heritage, historic, culture, manor house, mansion, stately home, garden, flowers, colourful, herbacious, border, luxuriant

PMR-D6676
Northern Ireland, County Down: Mount Stewart (National Trust), home of the Marquises of Londonderry for 270 years.
Keywords: heritage, historic, architecture, culture, manor house, mansion, stately home, garden

PMR-D6673
Northern Ireland, Belfast: the Botanic Gardens with Palm House designed by Sir Charles Lanyon which was completed in 1840, pre-dating the one in Kew Gardens. With colourful flower beds in the foreground.
Keywords: heritage, historic, architecture, culture, capital city, metropolis, park, leisure, open air, recreation, horticulture

PMR-D6672
Northern Ireland, Belfast: the Botanic Gardens with Palm House designed by Sir Charles Lanyon which was completed in 1840, pre-dating the one in Kew Gardens. With colourful flower beds in the foreground.
Keywords: heritage, historic, architecture, culture, capital city, metropolis, park, leisure, open air, recreation, horticulture

PMR-D6671
Northern Ireland, Belfast: the Botanic Gardens with Palm House designed by Sir Charles Lanyon which was completed in 1840, pre-dating the one in Kew Gardens. With colourful flower beds in the foreground.
Keywords: heritage, historic, architecture, culture, capital city, metropolis, park, leisure, open air, recreation, horticulture

PMR-D6666
Northern Ireland, Belfast: the Crown Liquor Saloon in Victoria Street, a traditional Victorian pub owned by the National Trust. The highly decorated bar, boldly tiled floor and moulded ceiling with gas mantles for lighting. To the right are a number of partioned snugs.
Keywords: heritage, historic, architecture, culture, masonry, capital city, metropolis, public house, beer, flamboyant, florid, colourful

PMR-D6665
Northern Ireland, Belfast: the Crown Liquor Saloon in Victoria Street, a traditional Victorian pub owned by the National Trust. The long, highly decorated bar, boldly tiled floor and moulded ceiling with gas mantles for lighting.
Keywords: heritage, historic, architecture, culture, masonry, capital city, metropolis, public house, beer, flamboyant, florid, colourful

PMR-D6664
Northern Ireland, Belfast: the Crown Liquor Saloon in Victoria Street, a traditional Victorian pub owned by the National Trust.
Keywords: heritage, historic, architecture, culture, masonry, capital city, metropolis, public house, beer, flamboyant

PMR-D6635
Northern Ireland, County Down, Castlewellan Forest Park: the castle was built 1856-58 by the Annesley family and is now used as a conference centre. The extensive gardens contain the National Arboretum of Northern Ireland. The baronial castle from across the lake.
Keywords: picturesque, heritage, historic, estate, landscape, manor house, mansion, stately home

PMR-D6629
Northern Ireland, County Down, Castlewellan Forest Park: the castle was built 1856-58 by the Annesley family and is now used as a conference centre. The extensive gardens contain the National Arboretum of Northern Ireland.
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, heritage, historic, manor house, stately home, estate, baronial castle, landscape

PMR-D6627
Northern Ireland, County Down, Castlewellan Forest Park: the castle was built 1856-58 by the Annesley family and is now used as a conference centre. The extensive gardens contain the National Arboretum of Northern Ireland.
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, heritage, historic, manor house, stately home, estate, baronial castle, landscape

PMR-D6625
Northern Ireland, County Down, Downpatrick: south west (classical) facade of Castle Ward mansion (National Trust), overlooking Strangford Lough. Built in the 1860s, it has a classical facade facing south, but a gothic facade facing north, to satisfy the wishes of both Lord Bangor and his wife.
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, heritage, historic, manor house, stately home, estate

PMR-D6564
Ireland, Leinster, Dublin: Christ Church Cathedral dates back to 1028, but was largely rebuilt for the last time in 1871 in neo-gothic/romanesque style. It claims to be the seat of both the Church of Ireland and the Roman Catholic archbishops of Dublin. It is linked to the Synod House by a stone footbridge.
Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, capital city, 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

PMR-D6546
Ireland, Wicklow, Powerscourt Estate dates back to ca. 1300, but the Palladian mansion was built in 1741 and twice restored after disastrous fires: view of the house and flowerbeds from the top walled garden.
Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, park , gardens, picturesque, colourful, landscape, botanic

PMR-D6510
England, West Sussex, Wakehurst (National Trust/Royal Botanic Gardens): the Elizabethan mansion at the centre of the gardens was built in 1590.
Keywords: picturesque, historic, heritage, colourful, mansion, country house, architecture

PMR-D6509
England, West Sussex, Wakehurst (National Trust/Royal Botanic Gardens): bizarre yew-tree roots clasping the rocks on the "Rock Walk"
Keywords: picturesque, historic, heritage, colourful, mansion, country house, garden, woods

PMR-D6508
England, West Sussex, Wakehurst (National Trust/Royal Botanic Gardens): bizarre yew-tree roots clasping the rocks on the "Rock Walk"
Keywords: picturesque, historic, heritage, colourful, mansion, country house, garden, woods

PMR-D6507
England, West Sussex, Wakehurst (National Trust/Royal Botanic Gardens): Bloomers Valley, which is reverting to flower meadows after years of cultivation.
Keywords: picturesque, historic, heritage, colourful, mansion, country house, ecology, biotope

PMR-D6506
England, West Sussex, Wakehurst (National Trust/Royal Botanic Gardens): bizarre yew-tree roots clasping the rocks on the "Rock Walk"
Keywords: picturesque, historic, heritage, colourful, mansion, country house, garden, woods

PMR-D6505
England, West Sussex, Wakehurst (National Trust/Royal Botanic Gardens): an artistically carved tree stump featuring a leaping fish by a woodland path.
Keywords: picturesque, historic, heritage, colourful, mansion, country house, wood-carving, diversion

PMR-D6504
England, West Sussex, Wakehurst (National Trust/Royal Botanic Gardens): giant mushrooms, artistically formed from rushes, by a woodland path.
Keywords: picturesque, historic, heritage, colourful, mansion, country house, feature

PMR-D6503
England, West Sussex, Wakehurst (National Trust/Royal Botanic Gardens): masses of wild flowers in Loder Valley, by Westwood Lake.
Keywords: picturesque, historic, heritage, colourful, mansion, country house

PMR-D6499
England, West Sussex, Wakehurst (National Trust/Royal Botanic Gardens): a sika deer, carved in a living cedar tree, by Japanese artist Masa Susuki. Known as "Tachigi-bori", the aim is to recognise each tree's individual spirit without causing damage to the tree itself.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, colourful, mansion, country house, wood-carving, artistic

PMR-D6498
England, West Sussex, Petworth (National Trust): the main facade of Petworth House, former home of the Percy family, Earls of Northumberland, from the grounds.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, colourful, mansion, country house

PMR-D6497
England, West Sussex, Petworth (National Trust): view across the lake with landscaped trees by 'Capability' Brown and waterfowl.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, colourful, mansion, country house

PMR-D6496
England, West Sussex, Petworth (National Trust): the main facade of Petworth House from the grounds.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, colourful, mansion, country house

PMR-D6495
England, West Sussex, Petworth (National Trust): the end of the lake with reflections of trees. The grounds were landscaped by 'Capability' Brown.
Keywords: picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, colourful, mansion, country house, landscape

PMR-D6494
England, West Sussex, Petworth (National Trust): distant view of the main facade of Petworth House from the end of the lake. The grounds were landscaped by 'Capability' Brown.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, colourful, mansion, country house

PMR-D6493
England, West Sussex, Petworth (National Trust): the main facade of Petworth House from the lake, with geese in the foreground.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, colourful, mansion, country house

PMR-D6491
England, West Sussex, Petworth (National Trust): the main facade of Petworth House, former home of the Percy family, Earls of Northumberland, from the grounds.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, colourful, mansion, country house

PMR-D6490
England, West Sussex, Petworth (National Trust): an Ionic rotunda is a feature of the Pleasure Grounds, landscaped by 'Capability Brown'.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, colourful, mansion, country house

PMR-D6489
England, West Sussex, Petworth (National Trust): a Doric temple is a feature of the Pleasure Grounds, landscaped by 'Capability Brown'.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, colourful, mansion, country house, gardens

PMR-D6488
England, Kent, Ightham Mote (National Trust): in a secluded part of rural Kent, the manor house dates back to about 1340 AD. Part of the Great Hall from the courtyard; note the "XXL" dog kennel!
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, colourful, botanical, mansion, country house, mediaeval

PMR-D6487
England, Kent, Ightham Mote (National Trust): in a secluded part of rural Kent, the manor house dates back to about 1340 AD. The Tudor-style west wing from the courtyard.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, colourful, mansion, country house, mediaeval

PMR-D6486
England, Kent, Ightham Mote (National Trust): in a secluded part of rural Kent, the manor house dates back to about 1340 AD. The south facade, reflected in the waters of the moat.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, colourful, country house, mediaeval, mansion

PMR-D6485
England, Kent, Ightham Mote (National Trust): in a secluded part of rural Kent, the manor house dates back to about 1340 AD. View of the house from the south-west, with stone bridge to the main entrance.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, colourful, botanical, mansion, country house, mediaeval

PMR-D6484
England, Kent, Ightham Mote (National Trust): in a secluded part of rural Kent, the manor house dates back to about 1340 AD. Landscaped pleasure gardens to the north of the house.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, colourful, mansion, country house, mediaeval

PMR-D6483
England, Kent, Ightham Mote (National Trust): in a secluded part of rural Kent, the manor house dates back to about 1340 AD. A rose terrace, recently introduced into the gardens near the herbacious border.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, colourful, botanical, mansion, country house, mediaeval

PMR-D6482
England, Kent, Ightham Mote (National Trust): in a secluded part of rural Kent, the manor house dates back to about 1340 AD. A water lily flower on the south lake.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, colourful, botanical, mansion, country house, mediaeval

PMR-D6481
England, Kent, Ightham Mote (National Trust): in a secluded part of rural Kent, the manor house dates back to about 1340 AD. The south facade reflected in the lake, which may once have been a mill pond.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, colourful, mansion, country house, mediaeval

PMR-D6480
England, Kent, Ightham Mote (National Trust): in a secluded part of rural Kent, the manor house dates back to about 1340 AD. The south facade reflected in the lake, which may once have been a mill pond.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, colourful, botanical, mansion, country house, mediaeval, ragwort

PMR-D6479
England, Kent, Ightham Mote (National Trust): in a secluded part of rural Kent, the manor house dates back to about 1340 AD. The east facade with moat and stone bridge.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, colourful, mansion, country house, mediaeval

PMR-D6478
England, Kent, Ightham Mote (National Trust): in a secluded part of rural Kent, the manor house dates back to about 1340 AD. Part of the east facade, reflected in the water of the moat.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, colourful, mansion, country house, mediaeval

PMR-D6477
England, Kent, Ightham Mote (National Trust): in a secluded part of rural Kent, the manor house dates back to about 1340 AD. Elizabethan-type chimneys on the south east corner, with the stone bridge over the moat.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, colourful, mansion, country house, mediaeval

PMR-D6476
England, Kent, Ightham Mote (National Trust): in a secluded part of rural Kent, the manor house dates back to about 1340 AD. The renovated south facade, reflected in the moat.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, colourful, mansion, country house, mediaeval

PMR-D6451
England, Sussex, Nymans Gardens (National Trust): view of the house and ruins across the main lawn, with flower beds in the foreground.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, colourful, botanical, mansion, country house

PMR-D6423
Germany, Bavaria, Unterfranken, Röttingen: marketplace with maypole and timber-frame houses
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6410
Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Creglingen: a picturesque old timber-frame house, with the tower of the Petruskirche (St. Peter's Church) behind.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6407
Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Creglingen: "Romschlössle", a three-storey timber-frame mansion dating from 1593, formerly "Haus Weinsberg" now houses the Cultural Centre.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6404
Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Creglingen: Faulturm (tower) one of the remaining defence towers with built-on timber-frame houses.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6401
Germany, Bavaria, Mittelfranken, Dinkelsbühl: a timber-frame house in the old town.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6400
Germany, Bavaria, Mittelfranken, Dinkelsbühl: Dreikönigskapelle (Three Kings Chapel) dates back to before 1378. Today it houses a memorial to victims of the NAZI regime.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6389
Germany, Bavaria, Mittelfranken, Dinkelsbühl: renaissance gable-houses on Dr. Martin-Luther Strasse. The one at the far end, painted red, is the "Weinmarkt", where visiting royalty used to be accommodated.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6388
Germany, Bavaria, Mittelfranken, Dinkelsbühl: the park warden's house, in the north-western corner of the town wall, on the Rothenburg Pool.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6386
Germany, Bavaria, Mittelfranken, Dinkelsbühl: cobbled streets and burgher houses in the old town, with one of the defence towers on the town wall in the background.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6385
Germany, Bavaria, Mittelfranken, Dinkelsbühl: cobbled streets and burgher houses in the old town. All trading names must be written in "gothic" script.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6384
Germany, Bavaria, Mittelfranken, Dinkelsbühl: renaissance gable-houses on Dr. Martin-Luther Strasse. The one on the left, painted red, is the "Weinmarkt", where visiting royalty used to be accommodated.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6383
Germany, Bavaria, Mittelfranken, Dinkelsbühl: "Deutsches Haus" , a fine timber framed house in renaissance style, is the ancestral home of the Counts of Drechsel-Deufstetten.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6367
Orchid flowers on Phalaenopsis hybrid.
Keywords: nature, exotic, fragrant, delicate, beauty, flowering plants, horticulture, house plants, botany, ornamental, colourful

PMR-D6366
Orchid flowers on Phalaenopsis hybrid.
Keywords: nature, exotic, fragrant, delicate, beauty, flowering plants, horticulture, house plants, botany, ornamental, colourful

PMR-D6365
Orchid flowers on Phalaenopsis hybrid.
Keywords: nature, exotic, fragrant, delicate, beauty, flowering plants, horticulture, house plants, botany, ornamental, colourful

PMR-D6364
Orchid flowers on Phalaenopsis hybrid.
Keywords: nature, exotic, fragrant, delicate, beauty, flowering plants, horticulture, house plants, botany, ornamental, colourful

PMR-D6363
White flower on Echinopsis multiplex cactus.
Keywords: nature, exotic, horticultural, fragrant, delicate, beauty, house plants, botanical, botany, colourful

PMR-D6362
White flower on Echinopsis multiplex cactus.
Keywords: nature, exotic, horticultural, fragrant, delicate, beauty, house plants, botanical, botany, colourful

PMR-D6361
White flower on Echinopsis multiplex cactus.
Keywords: nature, exotic, horticultural, fragrant, delicate, beauty, house plants, botanical, botany, colourful

PMR-D6360
Cactus flower on Astrophytum ornatum.
Keywords: nature, exotic, fragrant, delicate, beauty, flowering plants, horticulture, house plants, plants, botanical, botany, colourful

PMR-D6359
Cactus flower on Astrophytum ornatum.
Keywords: nature, exotic, fragrant, delicate, beauty, flowering plants, horticulture, house plants, plants, botanical, botany, colourful

PMR-D6346
Orchid flowers on Phalaenopsis hybrid.
Keywords: nature, exotic, fragrant, delicate, beauty, flowering plants, horticulture, house plants, botany, ornamental, colourful

PMR-D6345
Flowers on Notocactus pampeanus cactus.
Keywords: nature, exotic, horticultural, fragrant, delicate, beauty, house plants, botanical, botany, colourful

PMR-D6344
Flowers on Notocactus pampeanus cactus.
Keywords: nature, exotic, horticultural, fragrant, delicate, beauty, house plants, botanical, botany, colourful

PMR-D6331
Germany, Bavaria, Mittelfranken, Dinkelsbühl: half-timbered houses in Lange Gasse, with guitar-maker's shop in the foreground.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6330
Germany, Bavaria, Mittelfranken, Dinkelsbühl: town wall with Faulturm (defence tower) and Park-keeper's House, reflected in the Rothenburger Pool.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6320
Germany, Bavaria, Mittelfranken, Dinkelsbühl: gabled houses on the Market Place, adjoining the Minster.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6317
Germany, Bavaria, Mittelfranken, Dinkelsbühl: gabled houses lining Segringer Strasse, with the tower of the Minster in the background.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, cobblestones

PMR-D6312
Germany, Bavaria, Mittelfranken, Dinkelsbühl: timber-framed houses on the island in the River Wörnitz.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6311
Germany, Bavaria, Mittelfranken, Dinkelsbühl: town wall with Faulturm (defence tower) and Park-keeper's House, reflected in the Rothenburger Pool.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D4795
Cactus flower on Notocactus pampeanus.
Keywords: nature, exotic, fragrant, delicate, beauty, flowering plants, horticulture, house plants, plants, botanical, botany, colourful

PMR-D1711
Cactus flower on Notocactus pampeanus.
Keywords: nature, exotic, fragrant, delicate, beauty, flowering plants, horticulture, house plants, plants, botanical, botany, colourful

PMR-D1708
Cactus flower on Notocactus pampeanus.
Keywords: nature, exotic, fragrant, delicate, beauty, flowering plants, horticulture, house plants, plants, botanical, botany, colourful

PMR-D1707
Cactus flower on Notocactus pampeanus.
Keywords: nature, exotic, fragrant, delicate, beauty, flowering plants, horticulture, house plants, plants, botanical, botany, colourful

PMR-D6309
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Wallerstein: Wallerstein Brewery, owned by the House of Oettingen-Wallerstein for generations, near the family castle.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, beer, tradition

PMR-D6286
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Nördlingen: a long stretch of the defenders' gallery on the town wall, with houses built onto the inner wall.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6281
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Nördlingen: house number 7, Weinmarkt, the former "Gasthaus Engel" with new baroque facade dated 1882.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6280
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Nördlingen: a row of fine gabled burgher houses, facing onto the Weinmarkt.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6273
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Nördlingen: gabled houses on Schrannenstrasse, with the old Schranne (cornstore)(red building) at the end.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6250
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Harburg: the castle of Harburg, dating back to before 1150, is one of the largest and best-preserved in southern Germany. View of the White Tower and the gatekeeper's house, from the herb garden.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, fortress, fortification, defence

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-D6204
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Augsburg: the former Benedictine Abbey of St Ulrich and St. Afra dating from the 10th century (this building ca. 1500) at the end of Maximilianstrasse, with some fine burgher house facades.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6203
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Augsburg: the former Benedictine Abbey of St Ulrich and St. Afra dating from the 10th century (this building ca. 1500) at the end of Maximilianstrasse, with some fine burgher house facades and the bronze renaissance Hercules fountain.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6197
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Mering: open-air cafe near the market square and a baroque burgher house.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6194
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Landsberg am Lech: the weir on the River Lech, backed by a row of gabled houses and overlooked by the former Jesuit grammar school and church.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6193
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Landsberg am Lech: the weir on the River Lech backed by a row of gabled houses and overlooked by the former Jesuit grammar school and church.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6171
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Garmisch-Partenkirchen: view of the summit house and weather station on the Zugsptze (2962 metres) with the summit cross on the right. From the Sonnalpin Centre, connected by the approaching cable car to the summit.
Keywords: alpine, picturesque, alpine scenery, mountain range, panorama, ski lifts, ski slopes, ski piste

PMR-D6151
Orchid flowers on Phalaenopsis hybrid.
Keywords: nature, exotic, fragrant, delicate, beauty, flowering plants, horticulture, house plants, botany, ornamental, colourful

PMR-D6150
Orchid flowers on Phalaenopsis hybrid.
Keywords: nature, exotic, fragrant, delicate, beauty, flowering plants, horticulture, house plants, botany, ornamental, colourful

PMR-D6149
Orchid flowers on Phalaenopsis hybrid.
Keywords: nature, exotic, fragrant, delicate, beauty, flowering plants, horticulture, house plants, botany, ornamental, colourful

PMR-D6148
Orchid flowers on Phalaenopsis hybrid.
Keywords: nature, exotic, fragrant, delicate, beauty, flowering plants, horticulture, house plants, botany, ornamental, colourful

PMR-D6147
Orchid flowers on Phalaenopsis hybrid.
Keywords: nature, exotic, fragrant, delicate, beauty, flowering plants, horticulture, house plants, botany, ornamental, colourful

PMR-D6146
Orchid flowers on Phalaenopsis hybrid.
Keywords: nature, exotic, fragrant, delicate, beauty, flowering plants, horticulture, house plants, botany, ornamental, colourful

PMR-D6145
Orchid flowers on Phalaenopsis hybrid.
Keywords: nature, exotic, fragrant, delicate, beauty, flowering plants, horticulture, house plants, botany, ornamental, colourful

PMR-D6143
Flower on Epiphyllum hybrid.
Keywords: nature, exotic, fragrant, delicate, beauty, forest cactus, flowering plants, horticulture, house plants, botany, colourful

PMR-D6142
Orchid flowers on Phalaenopsis hybrid.
Keywords: nature, exotic, fragrant, delicate, beauty, flowering plants, horticulture, house plants, botany, ornamental, colourful

PMR-D6091
England, West Sussex, Midhurst: old timber frame houses.
Keywords: architecture, mediaeval, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage

PMR-D6054
Oman, Muscat: the auditorium of the Royal Opera House, inaugurated in 2011. The building takes its motifs from Islamic, Mughal, Oriental and European art.
Keywords: oil wealth, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, architecture, sultanate, balance, proportion, symmetry, elegance, artistic, culture, concerts , music

PMR-D6053
Oman, Muscat: the main staircase in the foyer of the Royal Opera House, inaugurated in 2011. The building takes its motifs from Islamic, Mughal, Oriental and European art.
Keywords: oil wealth, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, architecture, sultanate, balance, proportion, symmetry, elegance, artistic, culture, concerts , music

PMR-D6008
Oman, Sumhuram Archeological Park: the excavated remains of a city, dating back to the 3rd century BC, and abandoned in the 5th century AD, a major port for the export of frankincense. The excavations are being carried out by an Italian group. View of the "Monumental Building" which housed a 25-metre-deep well and fresh water reservoir.
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, historic, heritage, ruins, preservation

PMR-D6005
Oman, Sumhuram Archeological Park: the excavated remains of a city, dating back to the 3rd century BC, and abandoned in the 5th century AD, a major port for the export of frankincense by the sultans of the Hadhramaut. The excavations are being carried out by an Italian group. View of a street with restored mud-brick walls of houses.
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, historic, heritage, ruins, preservation

PMR-D5990
Indian House Crow (Corvus splendens) at Salalah, Oman.
Keywords: birds, ornithology, fauna, wildlife, nature

PMR-D5795
Oman, Muscat: the Royal Opera House , inaugurated in 2011. Contractor: Carillion.
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, concerts, music

PMR-D5743
Turkey, Marmoris: the castle, built in 1522, in the reign of Suleiman the Magnificent, stands on the site of age-old defensive installations. It now houses an ethnographical museum. Plants and palm trees in the well-tended gardens, with the keep in the background.
Keywords: port, harbour, holiday resort, marina, yachts, boats, picturesque, colourful, heritage, historic, fortress, crenellations, culture

PMR-D5742
Turkey, Marmoris: the castle, built in 1522, in the reign of Suleiman the Magnificent, stands on the site of age-old defensive installations. It now houses an ethnographical museum. The keep, flying the Turkish flag.
Keywords: port, harbour, holiday resort, marina, yachts, boats, picturesque, colourful, heritage, historic, fortress, crenellations, culture

PMR-D5741
Turkey, Marmoris: the castle, built in 1522, in the reign of Suleiman the Magnificent, stands on the site of age-old defensive installations. It now houses an ethnographical museum. View of the fortifications from the keep.
Keywords: port, harbour, holiday resort, marina, yachts, boats, picturesque, colourful, heritage, historic, fortress, crenellations, culture

PMR-D5738
Turkey, Marmoris: the castle, built in 1522, in the reign of Suleiman the Magnificent, stands on the site of age-old defensive installations. It now houses an ethnographical museum. View along the defence walls, with a display of wine amphorae under the red roof.
Keywords: port, harbour, holiday resort, marina, yachts, boats, picturesque, colourful, heritage, historic, fortress, crenellations, culture

PMR-D5737
Turkey, Marmoris: the castle, built in 1522, in the reign of Suleiman the Magnificent, stands on the site of age-old defensive installations. It now houses an ethnographical museum.
View of the keep and castle gardens from the walls.
Keywords: port, harbour, holiday resort, marina, yachts, boats, picturesque, colourful, heritage, historic, fortress, crenellations, culture

PMR-D5735
Turkey, Marmoris: the castle, built in 1522, in the reign of Suleiman the Magnificent, stands on the site of age-old defensive installations. It now houses an ethnographical museum. Gardens in the enclosed courtyard.
Keywords: port, harbour, holiday resort, marina, yachts, boats, picturesque, colourful, heritage, historic, fortress, crenellations, culture

PMR-D5733
Turkey, Marmoris: the castle, built in 1522, in the reign of Suleiman the Magnificent, stands on the site of age-old defensive installations. It now houses an ethnographical museum.
Red fishing boat, moored on the quayside, in the foreground.
Keywords: port, harbour, holiday resort, marina, yachts, boats, picturesque, colourful, heritage, historic, fortress, crenellations, culture

PMR-D5715
Greece, Island of Amorgos: the fortified monastery of Chozoviotissa, built into the cliffs in the year 1088 by the Byzantine Emperor Alexis Komnenus. It houses several churches and more than 100 rooms.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, heritage, Cyclades, architecture, Orthodox, monks, isolated

PMR-D5713
Greece, Island of Amorgos: the fortified monastery of Chozoviotissa, built into the cliffs in the year 1088 by the Byzantine Emperor Alexis Komnenus. It houses several churches and more than 100 rooms. View from the path up the cliffside.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, heritage, Cyclades, architecture, Orthodox, monks, isolated

PMR-D5712
Greece, Island of Amorgos: the fortified monastery of Chozoviotissa, built into the cliffs in the year 1088 by the Byzantine Emperor Alexis Komnenus. It houses several churches and more than 100 rooms. View from the path up the cliffside.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, heritage, Cyclades, architecture, Orthodox, monks, isolated

PMR-D5711
Greece, Island of Amorgos: the fortified monastery of Chozoviotissa, built into the cliffs in the year 1088 by the Byzantine Emperor Alexis Komnenus. It houses several churches and more than 100 rooms.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, heritage, Cyclades, architecture, Orthodox, monks, isolated

PMR-D5710
Greece, Island of Amorgos: the fortified monastery of Chozoviotissa, built into the cliffs in the year 1088 by the Byzantine Emperor Alexis Komnenus. It houses several churches and more than 100 rooms.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, heritage, Cyclades, architecture, Orthodox, monks, isolated

PMR-D5708
Greece, Island of Amorgos: a typical street in the hilltop village of Chora, 300 metres above the harbour, with its dazzling white houses.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, heritage, Cyclades, colourful, architecture

PMR-D5689
Greece, Island of Milos: beach houses at Provatas, on the south coast.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, heritage, Cyclades, Venus de Milo, colourful, sand, bathing

PMR-D5620
Greece, Island of Milos: the town of Tripiti, spread along the ridge, with the colourful fishermen's houses in the village of Klima, at the foot of the hill.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, heritage, Cyclades, geology, vulcanism, Venus de Milo

PMR-D5619
Greece, Island of Milos: the town of Tripiti, spread along the ridge, with the colourful fishermen's houses in the village of Klima, at the foot of the hill.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, heritage, Cyclades, geology, vulcanism, Venus de Milo

PMR-D5598
Greece, Island of Folegandros: this row of colourful terraced houses in Chora is the principal postcard theme.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, colourful, heritage, Cyclades, dwellings, photogenic

PMR-D5596
Greece, Island of Folegandros: outside stairs save living space, as in this house in Chora with its shade-giving tree in the yard.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, colourful, heritage, Cyclades

PMR-D5594
Greece, Island of Folegandros: this row of colourful terraced houses in Chora is the principal postcard theme.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, colourful, heritage, Cyclades, dwellings, photogenic

PMR-D5564
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.
Lower room of a house, with stone basin.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, heritage, Cyclades, Thera, Thira, bronze age, prehistoric, civilisation, ruins

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-D5561
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.
A Bronze Age WC, with running water. Houses had hot and cold running water, the hot probably coming from geo-thermal sources. Also waste water disposal pipes.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, heritage, Cyclades, Thera, Thira, bronze age, prehistoric, civilisation, ruins

PMR-D5557
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.
Doorway and windows of a putative house.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, heritage, Cyclades, Thera, Thira, bronze age, prehistoric, civilisation, ruins

PMR-D5513
Greece, Island of Astypalaia: crowning the hill is the Querini Fortress, built under the Venetian administration, and ruined in an earthquake in 1956. The dazzling white houses crowd the hill below.
Keywords: Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, colourful, heritage

PMR-D5512
Greece, Island of Astypalaia: crowning the hill is the Querini Fortress, built under the Venetian administration, and ruined in an earthquake in 1956. The dazzling white houses crowd the hill below.
Keywords: Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, colourful, heritage

PMR-D5511
Greece, Island of Astypalaia: crowning the hill is the Querini Fortress, built under the Venetian administration, and ruined in an earthquake in 1956. The dazzling white houses crowd the hill below.
Keywords: Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, colourful, heritage

PMR-D5509
Greece, Island of Astypalaia: crowning the hill is the Querini Fortress, built under the Venetian administration, and ruined in an earthquake in 1956. The dazzling white houses crowd the hill below.
Keywords: Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, colourful, heritage

PMR-D5504
Greece, Island of Astypalaia: entrance to a house in Chora, the town surrounding the the Querini Fortress, built under the Venetian administration, and ruined in an earthquake in 1956.
Keywords: Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, colourful, heritage, blue-white

PMR-D5500
Greece, Island of Astypalaia: entrance to a house in Astypalaia town,
Keywords: Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, colourful, blue-white

PMR-D5496
Greece, Island of Astypalaia: fishing boats at the jetty of Astypalaia town, with the houses scaling the hillside in the background.
Keywords: Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, quayside, harbour, port

PMR-D5491
Greece, Island of Nisyros: a typical house with balcony in the mountain-top village of Nikeia.
Keywords: Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, colourful, heritage, pristine

PMR-D5476
Greece, Island of Symi, Gialos: classical houses clustered round the harbour, with sailing ship Bahriyeli moored in the foreground.
Keywords: Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, harbour, yachts, fishing boats, pleasure boats, moorings, island hopping, architecture, picturesque, reflections

PMR-D5475
Greece, Island of Symi, Gialos: classical houses clustered round the harbour, reflected in the water, with sailing ship Bahriyeli moored in the foreground.
Keywords: Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, harbour, yachts, fishing boats, pleasure boats, moorings, island hopping, architecture, picturesque, reflections

PMR-D5474
Greece, Island of Symi, Gialos: classical houses clustered round the harbour, with yachts moored in the foreground.
Keywords: Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, harbour, yachts, fishing boats, pleasure boats, moorings, island hopping, architecture, picturesque, reflections

PMR-D5473
Greece, Island of Symi, Gialos: classical houses clustered round the harbour, with yachts moored in the foreground.
Keywords: Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, harbour, yachts, fishing boats, pleasure boats, moorings, island hopping, architecture, picturesque, reflections

PMR-D5472
Greece, Island of Symi, Gialos: classical houses clustered round the harbour, with yachts moored in the foreground.
Keywords: Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, harbour, yachts, fishing boats, pleasure boats, moorings, island hopping, architecture, picturesque, reflections

PMR-D5469
Greece, Island of Symi, Gialos: classical houses clustered round the harbour, with yachts moored in the foreground.
Keywords: Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, harbour, yachts, fishing boats, pleasure boats, moorings, island hopping, architecture, picturesque, reflections

PMR-D5466
Greece, Island of Symi, Gialos: classical houses clustered round the harbour, reflected in the water.
Keywords: Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, harbour, yachts, fishing boats, pleasure boats, moorings, island hopping, architecture, picturesque

PMR-D5462
Greece, Island of Symi, Gialos: classical houses clustered round the harbour.
Keywords: Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, harbour, yachts, fishing boats, pleasure boats, moorings, island hopping, architecture, picturesque

PMR-D5461
Greece, Island of Symi, Gialos: classical houses clustered round the harbour.
Keywords: Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, harbour, yachts, fishing boats, pleasure boats, moorings, island hopping, picturesque

PMR-D5458
Turkey, Marmoris: the castle, built in 1522, in the reign of Suleiman the Magnificent, stands on the site of age-old defensive installations. It now houses an ethnographical museum.
Keywords: port, harbour, holiday resort, marina, yachts, boats, picturesque, colourful, heritage, historic, fortress, crenellations, culture

PMR-D5457
Turkey, Marmoris: the castle, built in 1522, in the reign of Suleiman the Magnificent, stands on the site of age-old defensive installations. It now houses an ethnographical museum.
Keywords: port, harbour, holiday resort, marina, yachts, boats, picturesque, colourful, heritage, historic, fortress, crenellations, culture

PMR-D5445
Switzerland, Zurich: house facades on Münsterhof Square.
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, culture, financial centre, heritage, historic, street scene, mediaeval

PMR-D5444
Switzerland, Zurich: house facades on Münsterhof Square.
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, culture, financial centre, heritage, historic, street scene, mediaeval

PMR-D5442
Switzerland, Zurich: view of the Opera House from Lake Zurich.
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, culture, financial centre, heritage, historic, street scene

PMR-D5439
Switzerland, Zurich: Rietberg Museum, in the former Wesendonck Villa with its Richard Wagner associations, houses a large collection of non-European art.
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, culture, financial centre, heritage, historic

PMR-D5436
Switzerland, Zurich: Rietberg Museum, in the former Wesendonck Villa with its Richard Wagner associations, houses a large collection of non-European art.
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, culture, financial centre, heritage, historic

PMR-D5423
Switzerland, Zurich: Bürkliplatz, with view of the Opera House across the lake.
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, culture, financial centre, heritage, historic, street scene, statue

PMR-D5385
People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Kashgar: a traditional Uighur house, with balcony and carved verandah. The flowering bush in the foreground is a pincushion tree or Persian silk tree (Albizia julibrissin), indiginous to this area.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, culture, architecture, historic, heritage, Uighur, picturesque, colourful, botany, bloom

PMR-D5383
People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Kashgar: a modern house built in the traditional Uighur style, housing a coppersmith's shop.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, culture, architecture, historic, heritage, Uighur, picturesque, colourful, artisan, trader

PMR-D5382
People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Kashgar: a modern house built in the traditional Uighur style, like many others in this street.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, culture, architecture, historic, heritage, Uighur, picturesque, colourful

PMR-D5199
Uzbekistan, Province Khorezm, Khiva, a walled, desert city founded about the beginning of the millennium: typical housing in a residential quarter of the Ichan Kala.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, UNESCO

PMR-D5198
Uzbekistan, Province Khorezm, Khiva, a walled, desert city founded about the beginning of the millennium: typical modern housing in the Ichan Kala.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, UNESCO

PMR-D5194
Uzbekistan, Province Khorezm, Khiva, a walled, desert city founded about the beginning of the millennium: Islam Khoja madrasa, built 1908-10 stands in the Ark and now houses the Museum of Applied Arts.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, UNESCO

PMR-D5176
Uzbekistan, Bukhara: standard pattern housing lines the roads in large numbers.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, UNESCO, dwellings, homes

PMR-D5175
Uzbekistan, Bukhara: the Nodir Divan Begi Khanaka (a lodging house for itinerant Suffs), built in 1620, on the west side of the Lab-i Hauz pool.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, UNESCO

$PMR-D5002 People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Kashgar, the Uighur capital, centre of regional trade and culture for two millennia: courtyard of a house in Old Kashgar, which has shrunk to a fraction of its previous size due to new development by the authorities. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, Uighur, oasis-city, ancient, heritage, historic, tradition, cosmopolitan, adobe$

PMR-D4917
People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Kuqa: entrance to a typical Uighur house. These are being progressively demolished by the authorities and replaced with "modern" housing.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, culture, heritage, architecture, tradition

PMR-D4916
People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Kuqa: courtyard of a typical Uighur house.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, culture, heritage, architecture, tradition

PMR-D4915
People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Kuqa: entrance to a typical Uighur house.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, culture, heritage, architecture, tradition

PMR-D4901
People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Turpan: typical house in the city, in the Uighur style, with a ventilated room on the roof for drying grapes.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, culture, heritage, architecture, Turfan, raisins, sultanas

PMR-D4794
Germany, Bavaria: Originally a Celtic colony (Radasbona) and then later a Roman settlement (Castra Regina), Regensburg boasts a wealth of historic buildings. It was named a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2006. Mediaeval burgher houses in the Obere Bachgasse.
Keywords: Gothic, architecture, historic, heritage, culture, picturesque

PMR-D4793
Germany, Bavaria: Originally a Celtic colony (Radasbona) and then later a Roman settlement (Castra Regina), Regensburg boasts a wealth of historic buildings. It was named a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2006. A mediaeval street, Hinter der Grieb, with the. patrician tower-house " Löblturm" (13th c.) and cathedral tower in the distance.
Keywords: Gothic, architecture, historic, heritage, culture, picturesque

PMR-D4792
Germany, Bavaria: Originally a Celtic colony (Radasbona) and then later a Roman settlement (Castra Regina), Regensburg boasts a wealth of historic buildings. It was named a UNESCO World Heritage site 2006. The Goliath House was built in the late 13th century for the Thundorfer family. Melchior Bocksberger painted the fresco in 1573.
Keywords: architecture, historic, heritage, culture, David and Goliath, traditional, tower-house

PMR-D4791
Germany, Bavaria: Originally a Celtic colony (Radasbona) and then later a Roman settlement (Castra Regina), Regensburg boasts a wealth of historic buildings. It was named a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2006. Old burgher houses on the bank of the River Danube, facades reflected in the water.
Keywords: architecture, historic, heritage, culture, picturesque, reflections

PMR-D4790
Germany, Bavaria: Originally a Celtic colony (Radasbona) and then later a Roman settlement (Castra Regina), Regensburg boasts a wealth of historic buildings. It was named a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2006. Colourful old burgher houses on Stadtamhof, on the far side of the River Danube, with the cathedral in the distance.
Keywords: architecture, historic, heritage, culture, picturesque

PMR-D4789
Germany, Bavaria: Originally a Celtic colony (Radasbona) and then later a Roman settlement (Castra Regina), Regensburg boasts a wealth of historic buildings. It was named a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2006. Colourful old burgher houses on Stadtamhof, on the far side of the River Danube.
Keywords: architecture, historic, heritage, culture, picturesque

PMR-D4711
The Philippines, Samar Island, Catbalogan: distant view of neighbouring islands, with stilt houses and outrigger boat in the foreground.
Keywords: Samar Island, colourful, jungle, sunshine, picturesque, historic, heritage, tradition, culture, Visayas

PMR-D4710
The Philippines, Samar Island, Catbalogan: typical houses and shops on the quayside, with boats moored to the jetty.
Keywords: Samar Island, colourful, jungle, sunshine, picturesque, heritage, tradition, culture, Visayas

PMR-D4709
The Philippines, Samar Island, Catbalogan: fishing boats with outriggers, with stilt houses facing on to the main road, Del Rosario Street behind.
Keywords: Samar Island, colourful, jungle, sunshine, picturesque, historic, heritage, tradition, culture, Visayas

PMR-D4684
Cambodia, Phnom Penh: examples of typical stilt houses in Koh Oknha Tey Commune, on Silk Island.
Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, dwellings, traditional , native

PMR-D4681
Cambodia, Phnom Penh: stilt houses on Koh Oknha Tey (Silk Island).
Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, dwellings, traditional, native

PMR-D4679
Cambodia, Phnom Penh: stilt houses on Koh Oknha Tey (Silk Island).
Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, dwellings, traditional, native

PMR-D4649
Cambodia, Phnom Penh: Wat Phnom, founded in 1373, according to legend to house four statues of Buddha rescued from the Mekong River by Madame Penh. The main entrance is by the eastern stairway, guarded by nagas.
Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, temple

PMR-D4648
Cambodia, Phnom Penh: Wat Phnom, founded in 1373, according to legend to house four statues of Buddha rescued from the Mekong River by Madame Penh. A monk in the grounds and bougainvillea blossom.
Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, temple, colourful, gardens

PMR-D4647
Cambodia, Phnom Penh: Wat Phnom, founded in 1373, according to legend to house four statues of Buddha rescued from the Mekong River by Madame Penh. View of the interior of the vihara, with presiding figure of Buddha.
Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, temple

PMR-D4636
Cambodia, Phnom Penh: colourful pavilion on Sihanouk Boulevard houses a statue of Norodom Sihanouk.
Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, picturesque, memorial

PMR-D4613
Cambodia, Phnom Penh: National Museum of Cambodia, built 1917-20. The gallery surrounding the courtyard also houses interesting exhibits.
Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, picturesque, colourful, traditional, Khmer art, historic, heritage, exhibits

PMR-D4592
The Philippines, Manila: densely occupied suburbs.
Keywords: metropolis, capital city, houses, dwellings, accommodation, demography, aerial view, population

PMR-D4531
Orchid flowers on Phalaenopsis hybrid.
Keywords: nature, exotic, horticultural, fragrant, delicate, beauty, flowering plants, horticulture, house plants, plants, botanical, botany, picturesque

PMR-D4530
Orchid flowers on Phalaenopsis hybrid.
Keywords: nature, exotic, horticultural, fragrant, delicate, beauty, flowering plants, horticulture, house plants, plants, botanical, botany, picturesque

PMR-D4529
Orchid flowers on Phalaenopsis hybrid.
Keywords: nature, exotic, horticultural, fragrant, delicate, beauty, flowering plants, horticulture, house plants, plants, botanical, botany, picturesque

PMR-D4528
Orchid flowers on Phalaenopsis hybrid.
Keywords: nature, exotic, horticultural, fragrant, delicate, beauty, flowering plants, horticulture, house plants, plants, botanical, botany, picturesque

PMR-D4527
Orchid flowers on Phalaenopsis hybrid.
Keywords: nature, exotic, horticultural, fragrant, delicate, beauty, flowering plants, horticulture, house plants, plants, botanical, botany, picturesque

PMR-D4526
Orchid flowers on Phalaenopsis hybrid.
Keywords: nature, exotic, horticultural, fragrant, delicate, beauty, flowering plants, horticulture, house plants, plants, botanical, botany, picturesque

PMR-D4525
Flower on Mammillaria zeilmanniana cactus.
Keywords: nature, exotic, horticultural, delicate, beauty, flowering plants, horticulture, house plants, plants, botanical, botany, picturesque, colourful

PMR-D4524
Orchid flowers on Phalaenopsis hybrid.
Keywords: nature, exotic, horticultural, fragrant, delicate, beauty, flowering plants, horticulture, house plants, plants, botanical, botany, picturesque

PMR-D4523
Orchid flowers on Phalaenopsis hybrid.
Keywords: nature, exotic, horticultural, fragrant, delicate, beauty, flowering plants, horticulture, house plants, plants, botanical, botany, picturesque

PMR-D4522
Orchid flowers on Phalaenopsis hybrid.
Keywords: nature, exotic, horticultural, fragrant, delicate, beauty, flowering plants, horticulture, house plants, plants, botanical, botany, picturesque

PMR-D4521
Orchid flowers on Phalaenopsis hybrid.
Keywords: nature, exotic, horticultural, fragrant, delicate, beauty, flowering plants, horticulture, house plants, plants, botanical, botany, picturesque

PMR-D4520
Orchid flowers on Phalaenopsis hybrid.
Keywords: nature, exotic, horticultural, fragrant, delicate, beauty, flowering plants, horticulture, house plants, plants, botanical, botany, picturesque

PMR-D4519
Orchid flowers on Phalaenopsis hybrid.
Keywords: nature, exotic, horticultural, fragrant, delicate, beauty, flowering plants, horticulture, house plants, plants, botanical, botany, picturesque

PMR-D4518
Orchid flowers on Phalaenopsis hybrid.
Keywords: nature, exotic, horticultural, fragrant, delicate, beauty, flowering plants, horticulture, house plants, plants, botanical, botany, picturesque

PMR-D4517
Orchid flowers on Phalaenopsis hybrid.
Keywords: nature, exotic, horticultural, fragrant, delicate, beauty, flowering plants, horticulture, house plants, plants, botanical, botany, picturesque

PMR635-05
Germany, Lower Saxony, Hamelin: "Bürgerhus" (1560), a handsome timber framed house on the corner of Kupferschmittstrasse and Wendenstrasse with carved polychrome decorations. Germany, Lower Saxony, Hamelin: "Bürgerhus" (1560), a handsome timber framed house on the corner of Kupferschmittstrasse and Wendenstrasse with carved polychrome decorations.
Keywords: historic town, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage, Niedersachsen, Hameln, pied piper of Hamelin, rat catcher, legends, Renaissance architecture

PMR-D4487
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: aerial view of coastal low-rise and high-rise living accommodation and recent multi-storey developments.
Keywords: Arab state, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab, architecture, housing, homes, dwellings, apartments, residential, dormitory, skyscrapers

PMR-D4486
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: aerial view of low-rise and high-rise living accommodation and recent multi-storey developments, with Metro Station in the foreground.
Keywords: Arab state, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab, architecture, housing, homes, dwellings, apartments, residential, dormitory, railway, skyscrapers

PMR-D4484
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: aerial view of city suburbs.
Keywords: Arab state, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab, architecture, housing, homes, dwellings, apartments, residential, dormitory

PMR-D4424
The Philippines, Samar Island: a typical house, thatched with Anahaw, in the village of Longsub.
Keywords: Samar Island, landscape, rainforest, nature, unspoilt, trees, lush, verdant, dwelling, home

PMR-D4323
Thailand, Phuket Island, Phuket City: restored Sino-Portuguese houses on Soi Rommanee.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, architecture, facades

PMR-D4322
Thailand, Phuket Island, Phuket City: restored Sino-Portuguese houses on Soi Rommanee.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, architecture, facades

PMR-D4321
Thailand, Phuket Island, Phuket City: restored Sino-Portuguese houses on Soi Rommanee.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, architecture, facades

PMR-D4320
Thailand, Phuket Island, Phuket City: restored Sino-Portuguese houses on Soi Rommanee.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, architecture, facades

PMR-D4313
Thailand, Phuket Island, Phuket City: restored Sino-Portuguese houses on Phang-Nga Road.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, architecture, facades

PMR-D4312
Thailand, Phuket Island, Phuket City: restored Sino-Portuguese house facade on Phang-Nga Road
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, architecture

PMR-D4310
Thailand, Phuket Island, Phuket City: restored Sino-Portuguese houses on Soi Rommanee.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, architecture, facades

PMR-D4306
Thailand, Phuket Island, Phuket City: restored Sino-Portuguese house on Soi Rommanee.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, architecture, facades

PMR-D4305
Thailand, Phuket Island, Phuket City: restored Sino-Portuguese houses on Soi Rommanee.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, architecture, facades

PMR-D4220
Orchid flowers on Phalaenopsis hybrid.
Keywords: nature, exotic, horticultural, fragrant, delicate, beauty, flowering plants, horticulture, house plants, plants, botanical, botany, picturesque

PMR-D4218
Orchid flowers on Phalaenopsis hybrid.
Keywords: nature, exotic, horticultural, fragrant, delicate, beauty, flowering plants, horticulture, house plants, plants, botanical, botany, picturesque

PMR-D4211
Flower on Epiphyllum hybrid.
Keywords: nature, exotic, horticultural, fragrant, delicate, beauty, forest cactus, flowering plants, horticulture, house plants, plants, botanical, botany, picturesque, colourful

PMR-D4110
Turkey, Bozburun Peninsula: ruined houses and former garden walls in the deserted Greek village of Kalamaki.
Keywords: maritime, Aegean , cruising, Bahriyeli C, picturesque, sailing ship, ruins, archeology, historic

PMR-D4109
Turkey, Bozburun Peninsula: ruined houses and working surfaces in the deserted Greek village of Kalamaki.
Keywords: maritime, Aegean , cruising, Bahriyeli C, picturesque, sailing ship, ruins, archeology, historic

PMR-D4108
Turkey, Bozburun Peninsula: ruined houses and working surfaces in the deserted Greek village of Kalamaki.
Keywords: maritime, Aegean , cruising, Bahriyeli C, picturesque, sailing ship, ruins, archeology, historic

PMR-D4054
Orchid flowers on Phalaenopsis hybrid.
Keywords: nature, exotic, horticultural, fragrant, delicate, beauty, flowering plants, horticulture, house plants, plants, botanical, botany, picturesque

PMR-D4053
Orchid flowers on Phalaenopsis hybrid.
Keywords: nature, exotic, horticultural, fragrant, delicate, beauty, flowering plants, horticulture, house plants, plants, botanical, botany, picturesque

PMR-D4052
Orchid flowers on Phalaenopsis hybrid.
Keywords: nature, exotic, horticultural, fragrant, delicate, beauty, flowering plants, horticulture, house plants, plants, botanical, botany, picturesque

PMR-D4051
Orchid flowers on Phalaenopsis hybrid.
Keywords: nature, exotic, horticultural, fragrant, delicate, beauty, flowering plants, horticulture, house plants, plants, botanical, botany, picturesque

PMR-D4050
Orchid flowers on Phalaenopsis hybrid.
Keywords: nature, exotic, horticultural, fragrant, delicate, beauty, flowering plants, horticulture, house plants, plants, botanical, botany, picturesque

PMR-D4049
Orchid flowers on Phalaenopsis hybrid.
Keywords: nature, exotic, horticultural, fragrant, delicate, beauty, flowering plants, horticulture, house plants, plants, botanical, botany, picturesque

PMR-D4048
Orchid flowers on Phalaenopsis hybrid.
Keywords: nature, exotic, horticultural, fragrant, delicate, beauty, flowering plants, horticulture, house plants, plants, botanical, botany, picturesque

PMR-D4047
Orchid flowers on Phalaenopsis hybrid.
Keywords: nature, exotic, horticultural, fragrant, delicate, beauty, flowering plants, horticulture, house plants, plants, botanical, botany, picturesque

PMR-D2891
Greece, Island of Rhodes: the coat of arms of the Grand Master Emery d'Amboise with flamboyant style framing and crowned with a fleur de lys, on the Kastellania (1503), the former law courts, now housing the city library, in Hippocratous Square (Platia Ippokratou) in the old city.
Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, picturesque, historic, mediaeval, architecture, Byzantine, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, Knights Hospitaller

PMR-D2890
Greece, Island of Rhodes: Street of the Knights of St. John, leading from the harbour direct to the Palace of the Grand Master. The handsome entrance of the Inn of the French Knights, dating from 1492, with the arms of the Order (left) and of Grand Master Emery d'Amboise (right). The building currently houses the French Embassy.
Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, picturesque, historic, mediaeval, architecture, Byzantine, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, Knights Hospitaller

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-D2860
Greece, Island of Rhodes: old Turkish houses off the Odos Omirou in the old town.
Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, picturesque, historic, mediaeval, architecture, Byzantine, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, Knights Hospitaller, cobblestones

PMR-D2857
Greece, Island of Rhodes: old Turkish houses off the Odos Omirou in the old town.
Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, picturesque, historic, mediaeval, architecture, Byzantine, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, Knights Hospitaller

PMR-D2855
Greece, Island of Rhodes: the Kastellania (1503), the former law courts, now housing the city library, in Hippocratous Square (Platia Ippokratou) in the old city. Above the steps is the artistically carved coat of arms of Grand Master Emery d'Amboise.
Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, picturesque, historic, mediaeval, architecture, Byzantine, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, Knights Hospitaller

PMR-D2835
Greece, Island of Rhodes: minaret of the Suleiman Mosque, built in 1808, with a typical Turkish house in the foreground.
Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, picturesque, historic, mediaeval, architecture, Byzantine, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, Knights Hospitaller

PMR-D2833
Greece, Island of Rhodes: Turkish houses in the Odos Ierokleous, on the line of the old Byzantine defence wall.
Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, picturesque, historic, mediaeval, architecture, Byzantine, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, Knights Hospitaller

PMR-D2809
Greece, Island of Rhodes: Turkish houses in the Odos Ierokleous, with the clock tower visible at the end.
Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, picturesque, historic, mediaeval, architecture, Byzantine, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, Knights Hospitaller

PMR-D2794
Greece, Island of Rhodes: the arcaded courtyard of the "New" Hospital, which now houses the Archeological Museum.
Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, picturesque, historic, mediaeval, architecture, Byzantine, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, Knights Hospitaller

PMR-D2793
Greece, Island of Rhodes: the arcaded courtyard of the "New" Hospital, which now houses the Archeological Museum. A pile of Turkish cannonballs in the foreground.
Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, picturesque, historic, mediaeval, architecture, Byzantine, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, Knights Hospitaller

PMR-D2785
Greece, Island of Rhodes: house in the old town with collectionof pot plants.
Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, picturesque, architecture, Rhodos, Rodos

PMR-D2782
Cyprus, Khirokitia-Vouni (Choirokoitia) aceramic Neolithic site, a settlement dating from approximately 6800 BC, in process of ongoing excavation. The village comprises large numbers of circular dwellings built of stone, complemented with pisé and mudbrick.
The largest unit (chief's house ?) has additional internal supports for the roof.
Keywords: archeology, excavations, ruins, prehistoric, ancient, antiquity

PMR-D2770
Netherlands, Amsterdam: a row of stately 17th century merchants houses dwarfed by a more modern edifice.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, Holland

PMR-D2763
Netherlands, Amsterdam: "Saturnus", one of the traditional carved stone tablets over the door of an old burgher house.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, Holland

PMR-D1190
People's Republic of China, Tibet: houses on the High Plateau, with snow-covered mountains behind.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1029
Thailand, Chiang Mai: partially restored temple complex Wat Chedi Luang, dating from 1441. The famous Emerald Buddha was housed in the eastern niche in 1475, Closer look at one of the reconstructed nagas guarding the south entrance, with reconstructed elephants in the background.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, architecture, colourful, religious, Siam

PMR-D1028
Thailand, Chiang Mai: partially restored temple complex Wat Chedi Luang, dating from 1441. The famous Emerald Buddha was housed in the eastern niche in 1475, Buddha in the south niche, with five reconstructed elephants on the terrace.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, architecture, colourful, religious, Siam

PMR-D1027
Thailand, Chiang Mai: partially restored temple complex Wat Chedi Luang, dating from1441. The famous Emerald Buddha was housed in the eastern niche in 1475,
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, architecture, colourful, religious, Siam

PMR-D0977
Myanmar, Bagan: Upali Thein, on the North Plain of Bagan, is a mid-13th century ordination hall and houses some brightly painted frescoes.
Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples

PMR-D0966
Myanmar, Bagan: Pitaka Taik (Library) built by King Anawrahta in 1058 to house scriptures pillaged from Thaton.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, architecture, colourful, religious, Burma

PMR-D0848
Myanmar, Yangon: the Customs House, on Strand Road, built in 1915.
Keywords: Buddhist, colonial style, Rangoon, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, temples

PMR-D0845
Myanmar, Yangon: Dining Room in the former home of General Aung San (now the "House of Memories" Restaurant).
Keywords: Buddhist, Rangoon, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, temples

PMR-D0844
Myanmar, Yangon: personal shrine in the former home of General Aung San (now the "House of Memories" Restaurant).
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, capital city, metropolis, architecture, colourful, religious, Burma, Rangoon

PMR-D0797
Thailand, Bangkok: Jim Thompson's House, an assemblage of traditional Thai buildings, is now a museum housing his collection of ethnographical art.
Keywords: Buddhist, religious, colourful, architecture, metropolis, capital city, Siam, picturesque, temples

PMR-D0760a
England, Wiltshire, Malmesbury: well-preserved original dwelling houses near the centre of the town.
Keywords: winter, national heritage, historic, architecture, Cotswold stone, picturesque, Cotswolds

PMR-D0752
Germany, Upper Bavaria: a typical house on the Fraueninsel (Women's Island) in Lake Chiemsee, Chiemgau.
Keywords: picturesque, dwelling, chalet

PMR-D0671
Yellow-flowering Opuntia cactus.
Keywords: botanical, botany, house plants, cacti, flowers, colourful

PMR-D0670
Flowering orchid: Degamoara hybrid "Piranha".
Keywords: botanical, botany, house plants, orchidae, flowers, colourful

PMR-D0669
Flower on Epiphyllum hybrid.
Keywords: botanical, botany, house plants, succulents, flowers, colourful

PMR-D0668
Flowering Amaryllis hybrid (Hippeastrum).
Keywords: botanical, colourful, flowers, house plants, botany

PMR-D0667
Flowering Amaryllis hybrid (Hippeastrum).
Keywords: botanical, colourful, flowers, house plants, botany

PMR-D0666
Flowering Aylostera albiflora x heliasa cactus.
Keywords: botanical, botany, house plants, flowers, colourful

PMR-D0664
Flowering Amaryllis hybrid (Hippeastrum).
Keywords: botanical, colourful, flowers, house plants, botany

PMR-D0663
Flowering Amaryllis hybrid (Hippeastrum).
Keywords: botanical, colourful, flowers, house plants, botany

PMR-D0662
Flowering Amaryllis hybrid (Hippeastrum).
Keywords: botanical, colourful, flowers, house plants, botany

PMR-D0661
Pink-flowering Burro's Tail (Sedum morganianum).
Keywords: botanical, botany, house plants, succulents, flowers

PMR-D0660
Pink-flowering Mammillaria woodsii cactus.
Keywords: botanical, house plants, colourful, flowers, cacti, botany

PMR-D0532
Cyprus, Omodos, in the Tröodos Mountains: traditional houses, with pot plants in profusion.
Keywords: pedestrian zone, cobbled street, traditional houses, tavern, old quarter, photogenic

PMR-D0531
Cyprus, Omodos, in the Tröodos Mountains: an orange tree in a village garden.
Keywords: pedestrian zone, colourful, traditional houses, old quarter, photogenic

PMR-D0528
Cyprus, Omodos, in the Tröodos Mountains: the village square, with gathering storm clouds.
Keywords: pedestrian zone, cobbled street, traditional houses, tavern, old quarter, photogenic

PMR-D0512
Orchid: Acacallis cyanea hybrid.
Keywords: flower, colourful, delicate, house plant

PMR-D0487
Greece, Island of Symi: the clocktower on the point, and waterfront houses.
Keywords: Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, harbour, yachts, fishing boats, pleasure boats, moorings, island hopping

PMR-D0483
Greece, Island of Symi: newly renovated classical house among the rocks on the hillsede above Symi port.
Keywords: Dodecanese, architecture, Greek Islands, Hellas, harbour, yachts, fishing boats, pleasure boats, moorings, island hopping

PMR-D0479
Greece, Island of Symi: the harbour basin with reflections of classical houses.
Keywords: Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, harbour, yachts, fishing boats, pleasure boats, moorings, island hopping

PMR-D0477
Greece, Island of Symi: reflections in the water of moored yachts and classical houses on the hillside.
Keywords: Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, harbour, yachts, fishing boats, pleasure boats, moorings, island hopping

PMR-D0470
Greece, Island of Symi: classical houses crowding the hillside across the bay from Symi port.
Keywords: Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, harbour, yachts, fishing boats, pleasure boats, moorings, island hopping

PMR-D0468
Greece, Island of Symi: an anchor on the jetty of Symi port, with classical houses in the background.
Keywords: Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, harbour, yachts, fishing boats, pleasure boats, moorings, island hopping

PMR-D0467
Greece, Island of Symi: classical houses with church on the hillside above Symi port.
Keywords: Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, harbour, yachts, fishing boats, pleasure boats, moorings, island hopping

PMR-D0453
Greece, Island of Nisyros: the old Crusader Fortress looms over the houses of Mandraki.
Keywords: Dodecanese, island hopping, moorings, pleasure boats, fishing boats, yachts, harbour, Hellas, Greek Islands

PMR-D0452
Greece, Island of Nisyros: the old Crusader Fortress looms over the houses of Mandraki.
Keywords: Dodecanese, island hopping, moorings, pleasure boats, fishing boats, yachts, harbour, Hellas, Greek Islands

PMR-D0449
Greece, Island of Nisyros: houses in the village of Mandraki.
Keywords: Dodecanese, island hopping, moorings, pleasure boats, fishing boats, yachts, harbour, Hellas, Greek Islands

PMR-D0387
Germany, Bavaria, Bayreuth: interior of the Opera House of the Margravine Wilhelmina. Opened in 1748, it is regarded as one of the finest Baroque opera houses in Europe.
Keywords: music, opulent, decor, architecture, classical music, opera, grand opera

PMR-D0386
Germany, Bavaria, Bayreuth: stage of the Opera House of the Margravine Wilhelmina with opulent historical scenery. Opened in 1748, it is regarded as one of the finest Baroque opera houses in Europe.
Keywords: music, grand opera, opera, classical music, architecture, stagecraft

PMR-D0385
Germany, Bavaria, Bayreuth: facade of the Opera House of the Margravine Wilhelmina. Opened in 1748, it is regarded as one of the finest Baroque opera houses in Europe.
Keywords: music, grand opera, opera, classical music, architecture

PMR-D0383
Germany, Bavaria, Bayreuth: "Haus Wahnfried", Richard Wagner's home on the edge of the palace gardens, now houses a museum dedicated to his memory.
Keywords: music, memorial, gardens, architecture, great composer, opera, classical music

PMR-D0349
Germany, Upper Bavaria: The Butterfly House in Munich Botanical Gardens: Peleides Blue Morpho Butterfly (Morpho peleides) from the tropical rainforests of Mexico.
Keywords: Lepidoptera, imago, colourful, exotic, insect, Nymphalidae, Emperor Morpho

PMR-D0348
Germany, Upper Bavaria: The Butterfly House in Munich Botanical Gardens: Indian Leafwing Butterfly (Kallima paralekta) from Java and Sumatra.
Keywords: Lepidoptera, imago, colourful, exotic, insect, Nymphalidae

PMR-D0347
Germany, Upper Bavaria: The Butterfly House in Munich Botanical Gardens: Tailed Jay Butterflies (Graphium agamemnon) from South East Asia.
Keywords: Lepidoptera, colourful, tropical, exotic, insect, imago

PMR-D0346
Germany, Upper Bavaria: The Butterfly House in Munich Botanical Gardens: Tiger Longwing Butterfly (Heliconius hecale) with Red Postman Butterfly (Heliconius erato), both from Central and South America.
Keywords: Lepidoptera, Nymphalidae, imago, insect, exotic, colourful

PMR-D0345
Germany, Upper Bavaria: The Butterfly House in Munich Botanical Gardens: Tiger Longwing Butterfly (Heliconius hecale) with Red Postman Butterfly (Heliconius erato), both from Central and South America.
Keywords: Lepidoptera, Nymphalidae, imago, insect, exotic, colourful

PMR-D0343
Germany, Upper Bavaria: The Butterfly House in Munich Botanical Gardens: Tiger Longwing Butterfly (Heliconius hecale) from Central and South America.
Keywords: Lepidoptera, colourful, exotic, insect, imago, Nymphalidae

PMR-D0342
Germany, Upper Bavaria: The Butterfly House in Munich Botanical Gardens: One-spotted Prepona Butterfly (Prepona demophon) fom Central and South America.
Keywords: Lepidoptera, imago, colourful, exotic, insect, Nymphalidae

PMR-D0341
Germany, Upper Bavaria: The Butterfly House in Munich Botanical Gardens: chrysalises and newly-emerged butterflies, including a White Angled-sulphur (Anteos clorinde) (green chrysalises).
Keywords: Lepidoptera, insect, exotic, colourful, imago, coccoons, chrysalis, Pieridae

PMR-D0340
Germany, Upper Bavaria. The Butterfly House in Munich Botanical Gardens: chrysalises and newly-emerged butterflies, including Giant Wood Nymph (Idea leuconoe) (golden-coloured chrysalises), and Leopard Lacewings (Cethosia cyane)
Keywords: Lepidoptera, chrysalis, coccoons, imago, colourful, exotic, insect

PMR-D0328
England, Buckinghamshire, High Wycombe: Hughendon Manor, a red brick Victorian mansion which was the home of Benjamin Disraeli in the 19th century. During WWII it was the home of a government intelligence unit which analysed aerial photographs of Germany to locate suitable targets for bombing raids. Now the property of The National Trust. View of the house from the bottom of the garden.
Keywords: stately homes, stately gardens

PMR-D0327
England, Buckinghamshire, High Wycombe: Hughendon Manor, a red brick Victorian mansion which was the home of Benjamin Disraeli in the 19th century. During WWII it was the home of a government intelligence unit which analysed aerial photographs of Germany to locate suitable targets for bombing raids. Now the property of The National Trust. View of the house from the bottom of the garden.
Keywords: stately homes, stately gardens

PMR-D0326
England, Buckinghamshire, High Wycombe: Hughendon Manor, a red brick Victorian mansion which was the home of Benjamin Disraeli in the 19th century. During WWII it was the home of a government intelligence unit which analysed aerial photographs of Germany to locate suitable targets for bombing raids. Now the property of The National Trust. View of the house from the bottom of the garden.
Keywords: stately homes, stately gardens

PMR-D0306
Flowers of the Kaffir Lily (Clivia)
Keywords: botany, botanical, plants, house plants, flowers, flowering, blooms

PMR-D0225
England, Birmingham: a well-stocked bar with a variety of beers and spirits on display.
Keywords: public house, beer bottles, whisky bottles, liqueur bottles, bar display

PMR-D0150
England, London: winter skating rink in the court of Somerset House.
Keywords: architecture, winter sports, Christmas tree, ice rink

PMR-D0117
Libya: Ghadames, a Tuareg town, population about 7000, lies approximately 500 miles south-west of Tripoli. It dates back probably to about 3000 BC, thriving in Roman, Byzantine and Arab times. The houses in the old town are all of baked mud, and many of the alleys are enclosed with vaulting as protection from the sun. A UNESCO World Heritage Site. Here: intricate wall decorations round window and cupboard in a "museum house".
Keywords: Maghreb, oasis town, ancient town, historic town, Berber

PMR-D0116
Libya: Ghadames, a Tuareg town, population about 7000, lies approximately 500 miles south-west of Tripoli. It dates back probably to about 3000 BC, thriving in Roman, Byzantine and Arab times. The houses in the old town are all of baked mud, and many of the alleys are enclosed with vaulting as protection from the sun. A UNESCO World Heritage Site. Here: brightly painted cupboards and artefacts adorn the walls of a former living room of a "museum house". Exit to the roof on the left.
Keywords: Maghreb, oasis town, Berber, historic town, ancient town

PMR-D0115
Libya: Ghadames, a Tuareg town, population about 7000, lies approximately 500 miles south-west of Tripoli. It dates back probably to about 3000 BC, thriving in Roman, Byzantine and Arab times. The houses in the old town are all of baked mud, and many of the alleys are enclosed with vaulting as protection from the sun. A UNESCO World Heritage Site. Here: pictures and copperware adorn the walls of a former living room of a "museum house".
Keywords: Maghreb, oasis town, Berber, historic town, ancient town

PMR-D0114
Libya: Ghadames, a Tuareg town, population about 7000, lies approximately 500 miles south-west of Tripoli. It dates back probably to about 3000 BC, thriving in Roman, Byzantine and Arab times. The houses in the old town are all of baked mud, and many of the alleys are enclosed with vaulting as protection from the sun. A UNESCO World Heritage Site. Here: artefacts adorn the walls of a former living room of a "museum house".
Keywords: Maghreb, ancient town, historic town, Berber

PMR-D0113
Libya: Ghadames, a Tuareg town, population about 7000, lies approximately 500 miles south-west of Tripoli. It dates back probably to about 3000 BC, thriving in Roman, Byzantine and Arab times. The houses in the old town are all of baked mud, and many of the alleys are enclosed with vaulting as protection from the sun. A UNESCO World Heritage Site. Here: brightly painted cupboards and wall decorations in the former living room of a "museum house".
Keywords: Maghreb, Berber, historic town, ancient town, oasis town

PMR-D0112
Libya: Ghadames, a Tuareg town, population about 7000, lies approximately 500 miles south-west of Tripoli. It dates back probably to about 3000 BC, thriving in Roman, Byzantine and Arab times. The houses in the old town are all of baked mud, and many of the alleys are enclosed with vaulting as protection from the sun. A UNESCO World Heritage Site. Here: these coloured leather squares, nailed to the door, indicate that the owner has made the Haj trip.
Keywords: Maghreb, ancient town, historic town, Berber

PMR-D0111
Libya: Ghadames, a Tuareg town, population about 7000, lies approximately 500 miles south-west of Tripoli. It dates back probably to about 3000 BC, thriving in Roman, Byzantine and Arab times. The houses in the old town are all of baked mud, and many of the alleys are enclosed with vaulting as protection from the sun. A UNESCO World Heritage Site. Here: a typical mud-walled street.
Keywords: Maghreb, oasis town, Berber, historic town, ancient town

PMR-D0110
Libya: Ghadames, a Tuareg town, population about 7000, lies approximately 500 miles south-west of Tripoli. It dates back probably to about 3000 BC, thriving in Roman, Byzantine and Arab times. The houses in the old town are all of baked mud, and many of the alleys are enclosed with vaulting as protection from the sun. A UNESCO World Heritage Site. Here: a mud-walled room of a house with kitchen utensils.
Keywords: Maghreb, oasis town, ancient town, historic town, Berber

PMR364-12
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Unterschleissheim: modern estate of mixed housing with green areas and children's playground in the northern suburbs of Munich.
Keywords: architecture, München, metropolis, property, residential, estate

PMR364-08
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schleissheim: the little Lustheim Palace in the grounds of Schleissheim Palace, was built by Enrico Zuccalli 1684-88 and now houses one of the largest collections of Meissen porcelain in the world.
Keywords: architecture, formal gardens, Schleißheimer Schloß, Schloss Schleissheim, park, Baroque , reflections

PMR364-05
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schleissheim: the little Lustheim Palace in the grounds of Schleissheim Palace, was built by Enrico Zuccalli 1684-88 and now houses one of the largest collections of Meissen porcelain in the world.
Keywords: architecture, formal gardens, Schleißheimer Schloß, Schloss Schleissheim, park, Baroque

PMR360-04
France, Haute-Savoie, Morzine: Chalet l' Embuscade, available for holiday rents.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, accommodation, retreat, family-house

PMR349-10
India: a local family outside their mud-walled, thatched house in a small country village on the road from Agra to Gwalior.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, heritage, imposing, gables, timber-frame, half timbered, wattle and daub, München, capital city

PMR345-03
India, New Delhi: a dazzling array of saris (Hindu), salwars with kameez (Sikh) and churidhars (Sikh) worn by visitors to the Bahai House of Worship at Bahapur.
Keywords: picturesque, culture, colourful, heritage, capital city, traditional, dress

PMR345-02
India, New Delhi: Bahai House of Worship at Bahapur, built 1980-86 in the form of a lotus blossom with nine petals.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, heritage, imposing, capital city, graceful, symmetry

PMR343-10
Germany, North Rhine-Westphalia, Cologne: floodlit gabled houses and open air restaurants on the Frankenwerft, with Gross St. Martin and the ghostly towers of the cathedral in the background.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, mediaeval, medieval, heritage, Köln

PMR343-05
Germany, North Rhine-Westphalia, Cologne: tall, narrow, gabled, burgher houses (rebuilt after the war) overlooked by the apses of Gross St. Martin, on the Frankenwerft in the pedestrian zone. The open air restaurants come to life in the evenings.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, heritage, Köln

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

PMR342-10
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Lindau: Hauptstrasse, now a pedestrian precinct, is lined by tall mediaeval burgher houses.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, island, Swabia, Bodensee, Lake Constance, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture

PMR339-08
Switzerland, Bernese Oberland, Interlaken: houses on the Unterseen waterfront, with reflections in the River Aare.
Keywords: picturesque, Alps, mountain range, alpine scenery, chalets, colourful, architecture

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

PMR339-04
Switzerland, Bernese Oberland, Interlaken: houses in Unterseen, the old quarter, with Mount Harder Kulm in the background.
Keywords: picturesque, Alps, mountain range, alpine scenery, chalets, street scene, architecture, belltower

PMR339-03
Switzerland, Bernese Oberland, Interlaken: houses in Unterseen, the old quarter, with Mount Harder Kulm in the background.
Keywords: picturesque, Alps, mountain range, alpine scenery, chalets, street scene, architecture, belltower

PMR334-02
Easter Cactus (Schlumbergera gaertneri) in flower.
Keywords: delicate, beauty, forest cactus, flowering plants, horticulture, house plants, plants, botanical, botany, picturesque, colourful, succulents

PMR334-01
Easter Cactus (Schlumbergera gaertneri) in flower.
Keywords: delicate, beauty, forest cactus, flowering plants, horticulture, house plants, plants, botanical, botany, picturesque, colourful, succulents

PMR332-10
Denmark, Copenhagen: sailing boats moored in the picturesque Nyhavn (Gammel Strand), with the brightly coloured 17th century burgher houses lining the waterfront. In the foreground sightseeing boats returning after touring the harbour.
Keywords: architecture, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, capital city, attraction, entertainment

PMR332-09
Denmark, Copenhagen: sailing boats moored in the picturesque Nyhavn (Gammel Strand), with the brightly coloured 17th century burgher houses lining the waterfront.
Keywords: architecture, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, capital city, attraction, entertainment

PMR332-02
Sweden, Vadstena: typical wooden houses line the main street.
Keywords: architecture, culture, traditional, colourful, street scene

PMR331-04
Sweden, Stockholm: Prince Regent's Palace, Gustav Adolf Square, and the Opera House, with reflections in Norrström.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, imposing, capital city

PMR331-02
Sweden, Stockholm: view of the old city (Riddarsholmen and Gamla Stan) from the 100-metre-high tower of the Stadshuset, showing: Ropyal Palace (left), Storkyrkan (cathedral), Riddarhuset (Knights' House), Riddarholmskyrkan (Knight Island Church), and Wrangel Palace etc.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, capital city, panorama, aerial view, mediaeval, medieval, heritage, cloudscape

PMR330-07
Sweden, Stockholm: statue of a male figure in the Ström parterre garden on Helgeands Island, with the Opera House in the background.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, colourful, heritage, imposing, capital city, drama, stage, music, acting

PMR330-06
Sweden, Stockholm: the New Opera House, a Baroque building from 1898, stands on the site of the Old Opera House. Side view from Helgeands Island.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, culture, colourful, heritage, imposing, capital city, statue, drama, stage, music, acting

PMR329-08
Sweden, Stockholm: the facade of the Riddarhuset (Knights' House), a Classical/Baroque palace built between 1641 and 1674.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, heritage, imposing, capital city

PMR329-06
Finland, Turku (in Swedish: Abo): Finland's oldest town, and capital city until Helsinki took its place in 1812. The red-painted house is the Qwensel House, the oldest wooden building in the town, now home to a pharmacy museum.
Keywords: architecture, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, watercraft, moorings, boats

PMR329-03
Finland, Turku (in Swedish: Abo): Finland's oldest town, and capital city until Helsinki took its place in 1812. Turku Castle dates back to 1280, but has been expanded a number of times. View of the inner courtyard. It now houses the town's historical museum.
Keywords: architecture, culture, historic, mediaeval, medieval, heritage, red-brick, cobblestones

PMR328-05
Finland, Turku (in Swedish: Abo): Finland's oldest town, and capital city until Helsinki took its place in 1812. Turku Castle dates back to 1280, but has been expanded a number of times. It now houses the town's historical museum.
Keywords: architecture, culture, historic, mediaeval, medieval, heritage, red-brick

PMR327-04
Finland, Porvoo (in Swedish: Borga): wooden houses bordering the River Borga, with the roof of the cathedral visible on the hill behind. The town, Finland's second oldest, was founded in 1364 by Magnus Eriksson.
Keywords: culture, historic, heritage, dwellings, riverine, landscape

PMR327-01
USSR, Leningrad: part of the south west facade of the Winter Palace. Designed mainly by Bartolomeo Rastrelli, it was the seat of the Tsars from the early 18th century. The Hermitage Museum is now housed in part of the complex.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, imposing, Baroque, Rococo, St. Petersburg

PMR325-07
USSR, Leningrad: Cathedral of the Resurrection in Smolny Convent, begun in 1748 by Elizabeth I but only finished in the 1830s. Another of Rastrelli's creations, today (1990) it houses an exhibition devoted to the city of Leningrad.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, Orthodox, St. Petersburg, impressive

PMR324-04
USSR, Leningrad: buildings on Nevsky Prospekt, viewed from the gardens of Kazan Cathedral. No. 28, on the right, built in 1912-14, now the "House of Books" formerly belonged to the Singer Sewing Machine Company.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, St. Petersburg

PMR323-07
USSR, Leningrad: main entrance of the Winter Palace on Palace Square. Designed mainly by Bartolomeo Rastrelli, it was the seat of the Tsars from the early 18th century. The Hermitage Museum is now housed in part of the complex.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, imposing, Baroque, Rococo, St. Petersburg

PMR313-12
Switzerland, Basel: Barfüsser Platz and Barfüsser Church, the former Franciscan Church, which now houses the Historical Museum where many of the city's treasures are to be seen.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage

PMR313-04
Switzerland, Basel: mediaeval housing in the Peters Gasse.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster, heritage

PMR313-03
Switzerland, Basel: old houses in the Peters Gasse, with St. Peters church tower behind.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, heritage

PMR312-09
Switzerland, Basel: old patrician houses backing on to the Rhine; view from Oberer Rheinweg.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, mediaeval, medieval, heritage

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

PMR311-11
France, Alsace, Riquewihr, a well preserved mediaeval village on the edge of the Vosges: diners in the main square, surrounded by historic, half timbered houses.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, colourful, medieval, timber-frame, lathe and plaster, heritage, cobblestones

PMR311-07
France, Alsace, Riquewihr, a well preserved mediaeval village on the edge of the Vosges: wine house "Hugel" on the main street.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster, heritage, cobblestones

PMR311-06
France, Alsace, Riquewihr, a well preserved mediaeval village on the edge of the Vosges: main street with one of mny wine houses.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster, heritage, cobblestones, medieval

PMR311-05
France, Alsace, Riquewihr, a well preserved mediaeval village on the edge of the Vosges: half timbered houses near the south gate.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, medieval, timber-frame, lathe and plaster, heritage, cobblestones

PMR305-08
Italy, Tuscany, San Gimignano, famous for its fortified, soaring "Towers of Nobility" built in the Middle Ages during the struggle between the Guelphs and the Ghibellines: ancient houses in the Via San Giovanni.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, mediaeval, medieval, Gothic, Romanesque

PMR302-05
Germany, Rhineland Palatinate, Koblenz: former Prussian Government Building, erected in 1905 in neo-Romanesque style, now houses the Ministry of Defence Technology.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic

PMR300-10
Switzerland, Schaffhausen, Stein-am-Rhein: half-timbered houses in a side street.
Keywords: architecture, culture, historic, heritage, picturesque, colourful, mediaeval, timber frame, half timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR300-09
Switzerland, Schaffhausen, Stein-am-Rhein: half-timbered house between two houses with oriel windows.
Keywords: architecture, culture, historic, heritage, picturesque, colourful, mediaeval, timber frame, half timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR300-04
Switzerland, Schaffhausen, Stein-am-Rhein: frescoes on the facades of the Hotel Adler and Haus zum weissen Adler in the Rathausplatz (main square).
Keywords: architecture, culture, historic, heritage, picturesque, colourful, mediaeval, burger-house.

PMR298-09
Germany, Hessen, Limburg an der Lahn: typical half-timbered houses on the Kolpingstrasse, with the mitre-roofed towers of the cathedral rising above the rooftops.
Keywords: architecture, culture, historic, heritage, picturesque, colourful, mediaeval, timber frame, half timbered, lathe and plaster, street scene, church, religion

PMR298-08
Germany, Hessen, Limburg an der Lahn: the facades of these half-timbered houses lean at an alarming angle. Street cafés spread on to the road.
Keywords: architecture, culture, historic, heritage, picturesque, colourful, mediaeval, timber frame, half timbered, lathe and plaster, street scene

PMR298-05
Germany, Hessen, Limburg an der Lahn: the upper storeys of the half-timbered houses overhang the narrow streets and almost meet, in the old quarter. Germany, Hessen, Limburg an der Lahn: the upper storeys of the half-timbered houses overhang the narrow streets and almost meet, in the old quarter.
Keywords: mediaeval, precarious, national heritage, picturesque, quaint, timber-framed buildings, historic building

PMR298-01
Germany, Hessen, Limburg an der Lahn: row of half-timbered houses in a mews.
Keywords: architecture, culture, historic, heritage, picturesque, colourful, mediaeval, timber frame, half timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR297-11
Germany, Bavaria, Aschaffenburg in the Spessart: Schloss Johannisburg; built of red sandstone between 1605 and 1614 on the site of a mediaeval fortress for the Archbishops of Mainz, the castle now houses the state art gallery and municipal museum in addition to the richly furnished state apartments. View across the River Main.
Keywords: palace, architecture, Renaissance, culture, historic, heritage, picturesque, colourful, mediaeval, medieval

PMR297-06
Germany, Bavaria, Aschaffenburg in the Spessart: Schloss Johannisburg; built of red sandstone between 1605 and 1614 on the site of a mediaeval fortress for the Archbishops of Mainz, the castle now houses the state art gallery and municipal museum in addition to the richly furnished state apartments.
Keywords: palace, architecture, Renaissance, culture, historic, heritage, picturesque, colourful, mediaeval, medieval

PMR297-05
Germany, Bavaria, Aschaffenburg in the Spessart: Schloss Johannisburg; built of red sandstone between 1605 and 1614 on the site of a mediaeval fortress for the Archbishops of Mainz, the castle now houses the state art gallery and municipal museum in addition to the richly furnished state apartments.
Keywords: palace, architecture, Renaissance, culture, historic, heritage, picturesque, colourful, mediaeval, medieval

PMR297-04
Germany, Bavaria, Aschaffenburg in the Spessart: Schloss Johannisburg; built of red sandstone between 1605 and 1614 on the site of a mediaeval fortress for the Archbishops of Mainz, the castle now houses the state art gallery and municipal museum in addition to the richly furnished state apartments. Here: the vine-covered terrace leading to the gardens.
Keywords: palace, architecture, Renaissance, culture, picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, medieval

PMR297-03
Germany, Bavaria, Aschaffenburg in the Spessart: Schloss Johannisburg; built of red sandstone between 1605 and 1614 on the site of a mediaeval fortress for the Archbishops of Mainz, the castle now houses the state art gallery and municipal museum in addition to the richly furnished state apartments. Here: view of the inner court with the keep, the only part remaining of the original mediaeval castle (1337).
Keywords: palace, architecture, Renaissance, culture, historic, heritage, picturesque, colourful, mediaeval, medieval

PMR294-12
Yugoslavia, Zagreb: The National Theatre and Opera House, opened in 1895 by Emperor Franz Joseph I of Austria.
Keywords: architecture, historic, heritage, culture, music, performing arts

PMR291-08
Turkey: a typical village in Cappadocia, with stone houses straggling up the barren hillside, on the outskirts of Nevsehir. Cowherd with cows returning from grazing.
Keywords: landscape, hills, poverty, community, stony

PMR291-07
Turkey: a typical village in Cappadocia, with stone houses straggling up the barren hillside, on the outskirts of Nevsehir. Cows returning from grazing.
Keywords: landscape, hills, poverty, community, stony

PMR291-06
Turkey: a typical village in Cappadocia, with stone houses straggling up the barren hillside, on the outskirts of Nevsehir.
Keywords: landscape, hills, poverty, community, stony

PMR284-02
Turkey, Izmir: one of many vast new estates of houses and blocks of apartments spreading over the hillside on the outskirts of Izmir. All units finished but unoccupied (1989).
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, demography, population growth, expansion, accommodation, dwellings, housing

PMR284-01
Turkey, Izmir: one of many vast new estates of houses and blocks of apartments spreading over the hillside on the outskirts of Izmir. All units finished but unoccupied (1989). Curious goat in the foreground.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, demography, population growth, expansion, accommodation, dwellings, housing

PMR282-04
Turkey: red roofs of the village of Bademli, opposite the island of Lesvos.
Keywords: picturesque, panorama, landscape, dwellings, houses

PMR281-05
Turkey: fishing boats in the harbour at Bandirma, on the Marmora Sea. View along the quay, with customs house in the background.
Keywords: port, mosque, minaret, jetty, moorings

PMR280-08
England, Cambridgeshire, Ely Cathedral: the former "Isle of Ely" seen from the West Tower of the cathedral. Cromwell's House is the black and white building adjacent to the church.
Keywords: architecture, Gothic, Romanesque, mediaeval, medieval, Church of England, panoraama, countryside, landscape

PMR279-10
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: flower displays in the Botanical Gardens, and Biology Faculty of the Ludwig-Maximilian University, with the cactus and orchid houses visible in the distance.
Keywords: München, architecture, picturesque, colourful, flowerbeds, glasshouses

PMR278-09
Hungary, Szekesfehervar: a fine oriel window on the facade of the Hiemer House.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, Baroque

PMR277-02
Flower on Echinopsis multiplex cactus, with bee.
Keywords: nature, exotic, horticultural, fragrant, delicate, beauty, flowering plants, horticulture, house plants, plants, botanical, botany, picturesque, colourful

PMR277-01
Flower on Echinopsis multiplex cactus.
Keywords: nature, exotic, horticultural, fragrant, delicate, beauty, flowering plants, horticulture, house plants, plants, botanical, botany, picturesque, colourful

PMR276-10
U.S.A., Florida, Orlando, Walt Disney World: World Showcase in the EPCOT Center: the Chinese marketplace includes facades borrowed from an elegant home, a school house, a city gate and shopfronts reflecting European overtones.
Keywords: colourful, picturesque, culture, geographical, educational, new-technology, human achievement, innovation, recreation

PMR275-04
U.S.A., Florida, Orlando, Walt Disney World: World Showcase in the EPCOT Center: a four-storey half timbered building, as may be seen in Chester, houses the shop of the Welsh Tourist Board.
Keywords: colourful, picturesque, culture, geographical, educational, new-technology, human achievement, innovation, recreation

PMR274-09
U.S.A., Florida, Orlando, Walt Disney World: World Showcase in the EPCOT Center: this reconstruction of a pre-Colombian Mayan pyramid houses the Mexican Showcase.
Keywords: colourful, picturesque, culture, geographical, educational, new-technology, human achievement, innovation, recreation

PMR273-11
U.S.A., Florida, Orlando, Walt Disney World: World Showcase in the EPCOT Center: l'Hotel du Canada in French Chateau style houses a gift boutique.
Keywords: colourful, picturesque, culture, geographical, educational, new-technology, human achievement, innovation, recreation

PMR272-01
Bahamas, Nassau: gateway and approach steps to Government House and statue of Columbus. Residence of the Duke of Windsor when Governor General during the war.
Keywords: colourful, architecture, monument, historic, culture, national heritage, colonial style

PMR266-06
U.S.A., Florida, Key West: typical white clapboard colonial style houses with wide verandahs, and Flame of the Forest trees (Delonix regia).
Keywords: colourful, traditional, dwellings, shady, cool, wooden, architecture, historic, picturesque

PMR266-05
U.S.A., Florida, Key West: part of the garden of Ernest Hemingway's House on Whitehead Street.
Keywords: colourful, luxuriant, tropical, heritage

PMR263-03
Germany, Rhineland Palatinate, Bernkastel: picturesque quarter of wine-houses and wine bars, with crucifix statue in the foreground.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster, Rheinland-Pfalz

PMR263-02
Germany, Rhineland Palatinate, Bernkastel: half-timbered houses on the Burgstrasse, with steep vine-covered slopes behind.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster, Rheinland-Pfalz

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

PMR262-12
Germany, Rhineland Palatinate, Bernkastel: a curious little half timbered wine-house near the market square.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster, Rheinland-Pfalz

PMR261-08
Germany, Rhineland Palatinate, Trier: "Steipe", a 15th century councillors' banqueting house (centre), bears the fanciful inscription in Latin: "Trier lived for 1300 years before Rome even came into being".
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster, classical, Roman, Rheinland-Pfalz

PMR261-07
Germany, Rhineland Palatinate, Trier: market day in the Hauptmarkt, with the Red House and the Tower of St- Gangolf prominent.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, Rheinland-Pfalz

PMR260-09
Germany, Rhineland Palatinate, Trier: the Red House (1684), a fine Renaissance building in the Hauptmarkt.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, Rheinland-Pfalz

PMR255-08
France, Alsace-Lorraine, Strasbourg: half-timbered houses in the Place du Corbeau and Quai des Bateliers.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR255-01
France, Alsace-Lorraine, Strasbourg: monument to General Leclerc, liberator of the town after World War II, with the Opera House (Boudhors 1895-21) in the background.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, neo.Classical

PMR254-12
France, Alsace-Lorraine, Strasbourg: Wine House "Horologe Astronomique" on Rue de la Rape adjoining Palace Square.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval

PMR254-10
France, Alsace-Lorraine, Strasbourg: Renaissance-style "Kammerzell House" with its magificent carved woodwork (1467-1589) in the Cathedral Place.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR254-08
France, Alsace-Lorraine, Strasbourg: main facade of the Rohan Palace, designed by the Paris court architect Robert de Cotte for the Cardinal-Prince-Bishop Armand-Gaston de Rohjan-Soubise in 1742. It now houses the Art Gallery, Museum of Decorative Arts, and the Archeological Museum.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, reflections

PMR254-07
France, Alsace-Lorraine, Strasbourg: the Tanners' Quarter, with the famous Tanners' House in the foreground.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR254-06
France, Alsace-Lorraine, Strasbourg: splendid half-timbered Renaissance-style house.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR254-05
France, Alsace-Lorraine, Strasbourg: half-timbered houses fronting onto the Canal de Navigation in Petite France and mirrored in the water.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR254-04
France, Alsace-Lorraine, Strasbourg: half-timbered houses fronting onto the Canal de Navigation in Petite France.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR253-10
France, Alsace-Lorraine, Strasbourg: The Tanners' House (1572) in Petite France.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR253-05
France, Alsace-Lorraine, Strasbourg: the Old Customs House (1356) and Pont du Corbeau., mirrored in the waters or the River Ill.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, mediaeval, medieval, Gothic style, bridge

PMR250-01
Italy, Campania, Island of Ischia: shops on the little jetty at Sant' Angelo (formerly fishermen's houses).
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, jetty, fishing boats, promenade, photogenic, dwellings

PMR242-01
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Gräfelfing: typical mid-twentieth-century family house and garden.
Keywords: München, architecture, dwelling, detached, house

PMR241-10
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Gräfelfing: typical mid-twentieth-century family house and garden.
Keywords: München, architecture, dwelling, detached, house

PMR236-06
Romania, Moldavia, Vatra Dornei: part of the bath house with a view of the town and church tower.
Keywords: colourful, architecture, rustical, rural, landscape, countryside, farmland, picturesque

PMR236-05
Romania, Moldavia, Vatra Dornei: an exotic summer house/folly/clock tower in the cure-gardens.
Keywords: colourful, architecture, picturesque

PMR236-04
Romania, Moldavia, Vatra Dornei: pump house and cure gardens. The town is renowned for its mineral springs and pure mountain air.
Keywords: colourful, architecture, picturesque, Baroque, park

PMR235-12
Romania, Moldavia, Vatra Dornei: charmingly decorated house with painted palings and ornate well-house, all in a brown and yellow colour scheme.
Keywords: colourful, architecture, rustical, rural, landscape, countryside, farmland, picturesque, traditional, wooden construction

PMR235-11
Romania, Moldavia, Vatra Dornei: wooden house with ornate decorations and beige colour scheme, dated '1960'.
Keywords: colourful, architecture, rustical, rural, landscape, countryside, farmland, picturesque, traditional, wooden construction

PMR235-10
Romania, Moldavia, Vatra Dornei: Moldavian in national dress with embroidery covered jacket, standing in front of his house, with its wrought iron fence and ornate facade.
Keywords: colourful, architecture, rustical, rural, landscape, countryside, farmland, picturesque, traditional, wooden construction

PMR235-09
Romania, Moldavia, Vatra Dornei: traditional wooden house in green and white colour scheme.
Keywords: colourful, architecture, rustical, rural, landscape, countryside, farmland, picturesque, traditional, wooden construction

PMR235-07
Romania, Moldavia, Vatra Dornei: charmingly decorated house with painted palings and ornate well-house.
Keywords: colourful, architecture, rustical, rural, landscape, countryside, farmland, picturesque, traditional, wooden construction

PMR234-06
Romania, Moldavia, Vatra Moldovitei: the frescoed church of Moldovita Monastery, showing the defensive ring-wall and gate house.
Keywords: frescoes, fortifications, defence, colourful, painted monastery, mediaeval, architecture, Orthodox, Christian, rustical, rural, landscape, countryside, farmland, picturesque

PMR232-09
Romania, Alba, Teius: decoratively tiled house.
Keywords: frescoes, colourful, architecture, rustical, rural, street scene, picturesque

PMR224-08
Greece, Delphi: Treasure House of the Athenians, built about 480 BC, commemorates the Greek victory over the Persians at Marathon in 490 BC.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, Greek, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations

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

PMR217-07
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Ammerang: the open air museum of farm houses: part of a four-sided complex of farm buildings, including the farmhouse, dating from the 18th century. The dove cote was dded about 1930.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, architecture, culture, music, concert

PMR217-06
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Ammerang: the open air museum of farm houses: the "bee house", built in 1889, contains numerous built-in bee hives. It was in use up until 1972.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, architecture, culture, music, concert

PMR216-02
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Passau: houses lining the River Danube.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, River Danube, River Inn, River Ilz, confluence, architecture, bishopric, port

PMR212-05
Czechoslovakia, Prague: Town Hall, dating from the 14th century. Expansion resulted in the progressive take-over of adjoining houses until the whole row was incorporated. The famous horologe in the base of the tower dates from early 15th century.
Keywords: historic, national heritage, metropolis, architecture, capital city, culture, picturesque, UNESCO

PMR212-01
Czechoslovakia, Prague: National Theatre, architect Josef Zitek, completed in 1881, now fully renovated, inside and out, confronted by a modern all-glass facade.
Keywords: historic, national heritage, metropolis, architecture, capital city, culture, picturesque, opera house, UNESCO

PMR208-01
Israel, Jerusalem: newly completed (1985) housing on Mount Scopus, overlooking the old city.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, tradition, culture, capital city, religious centre, Christian, Jewish, Muslim, Orthodox, walled city, fortifications, defence, cosmopolitan, picturesque

PMR203-10
Israel, Negev Desert: ruins of Avdat, a city founded in the third century BC by the Nabateans at a fork in the caravan route. View of the fortifications on Avdat's hill, taken from the roof of a ruined Roman dwelling house.
Keywords: desert, sandstone, geological, rock formations, barren, waterless, colourful, picturesque, archeology, historical

PMR-D3903
People's Republic of China, Guizhou Province, Leishan: modern housing overlooking the town park.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, minority, picturesque, Kam, architecture, homes , dwellings

PMR-D3894
People's Republic of China, Guizhou Province, Zhaoxing Dong Village: bundles of drying rice on a bridge-rail, with the historic wooden houses in the background.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, architecture, Kam, carpentry, artisan

PMR-D3893
People's Republic of China, Guizhou Province, Zhaoxing Dong Village: the historic wooden houses on the main street back onto the river whose water level is retained by weirs.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, architecture, Kam, carpentry, artisan, reflections

PMR-D3875
People's Republic of China, Guizhou Province, Zhaoxing Dong Village: the historic wooden houses on the main street back onto the river whose water level is retained by weirs.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, architecture, Kam, carpentry, artisan, reflections

PMR-D3874
People's Republic of China, Guizhou Province, Zhaoxing Dong Village: the historic wooden houses on the main street back onto the river.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, architecture, Kam, carpentry, artisan, reflections

PMR-D3873
People's Republic of China, Guizhou Province, Zhaoxing Dong Village: the historic wooden houses on the main street back onto the river, where they are mirrored in the water.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, architecture, Kam, carpentry, artisan, reflections

PMR-D3872
People's Republic of China, Guizhou Province, Zhaoxing Dong Village: the historic wooden houses on the main street back onto the river.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, architecture, Kam, carpentry, artisan, reflections

PMR-D3871
People's Republic of China, Guizhou Province, Zhaoxing Dong Village: the historic wooden houses on the main street back onto the river whose water level is retained by weirs.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, architecture, Kam, carpentry, artisan, reflections

PMR-D3870
People's Republic of China, Guizhou Province, Zhaoxing Dong Village: historic wooden houses on the main street, with wooded hills behind.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, architecture, Kam, carpentry, artisan, colourful

PMR-D3869
People's Republic of China, Guizhou Province, Zhaoxing Dong Village: historic wooden houses on the main street, with wooded hills behind.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, architecture, Kam, carpentry, artisan, colourful

PMR-D3860
People's Republic of China, Guizhou Province, Basha/Biasha Miao Village: typical wooden houses, clustered on a steep hill.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, architecture, Kam, carpentry, artisan, woodworkers

PMR-D3853
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province: a Miao village on the River Doliu, with traditional wooden houses in a terrace, drying clothes,
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, architecture, Kam, carpentry, artisan, street scene

PMR-D3852
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province: a Miao village on the River Doliu, with traditional wooden houses, two women washing onions.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, architecture, Kam, carpentry, artisan, street scene

PMR-D3851
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province: a Miao village on the River Doliu, with traditional wooden houses, drying material, piled-up logs, cooking rice in a wok.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, architecture, Kam, carpentry, artisan, street scene

PMR-D3850
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province: a Miao village on the River Doliu, with traditional wooden houses, drying rice, drying cotton, firewood in a pile.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, architecture, Kam, carpentry, artisan, street scene

PMR-D3849
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province: a Miao village on the River Doliu, with traditional wooden houses, drying rice, firewood in a pile.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, architecture, Kam, carpentry, artisan, street scene

PMR-D3840
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Sanjiang County, Maan: bundles of rice, drying in the sun, on the front of a house in the Dong village.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, architecture, carpentry, Kam

PMR-D3839
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Sanjiang County, Maan: the newer houses in the Dong village are brick-built. Reflections in the river.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, architecture, carpentry, Kam

PMR-D3838
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Sanjiang County, Maan: traditional multi-storey wooden houses in the Dong village, with stream and signpost in the foreground.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, architecture, carpentry, Kam

PMR-D3836
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Sanjiang County, Maan: view of the Dong village, with its traditional wooden houses and two "Drum Towers".
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, architecture, carpentry, Kam

PMR-D3832
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Sanjiang County, Maan: traditional multi-storey wooden house with restaurant on the ground floor, in the Dong village.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, architecture, carpentry, Kam

PMR-D3829
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Sanjiang County, Maan: traditional multi-storey wooden houses in the Dong village, with the "Drum Tower" or assembly hall, in the background at the foot of the hill terraces, and rice field in the foreground.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, architecture, carpentry, Kam

PMR-D3824
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Sanjiang County, Maan: traditional multi-storey wooden houses in the Dong village reflected in the river, with the "Drum Tower" or assembly hall, in the background.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, architecture, carpentry, Kam

PMR-D3820
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Sanjiang County, Maan: traditional multi-storey wooden houses in the Dong village.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, architecture, carpentry, Kam

PMR-D3817
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Sanjiang County, Maan: traditional wooden houses in the Dong village, with rice field in the foreground.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, architecture, carpentry, crop, cultivation, Kam

PMR-D3816
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Sanjiang County, Maan: traditional multi-storey wooden houses in the Dong village.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, architecture, carpentry, Kam

PMR-D3811
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Sanjiang County, Maan: traditional wooden houses on the outskirts of the Dong village.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, architecture, carpentry, Kam

PMR-D3806
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Sanjiang: waterside houses reflected in the River Rong in early-morning mist.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, architecture, reflections

PMR-D3804
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Dazhai: wooden houses of the Yao people, who are traditional woodworkers.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, extraordinary, culture, minority, heritage, architecture, dwellings, homes

PMR-D3799
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Longsheng: typical housing, near the lower cable-car station.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, topography, extraordinary, breathtaking, spectacular, architecture, aerial view

PMR-D3761
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Yangshuo: a tree-covered cone of limestone rock dominates the house at its foot.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, sightseeing, shopping, tourist Mecca, geology, topography

PMR-D3656
People's Republic of China, Anhui Province: the village of Hongcun dates from the Song Dynasty and was founded by members of the Wang clan: courtyard with gardens adjoining a traditional house.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, tourist attraction, historic

PMR-D3529
Germany, Lower Saxony, Goslar: timber-framed houses, the nearest one with traditional slate cladding on the facade, in a street of cobblestones in the old quarter.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR-D3528
Germany, Lower Saxony, Goslar: narrow cobbled street, An der Gose, with terraces of timber-frames houses on both sides.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR-D3527
Germany, Lower Saxony, Goslar: terrace of timber-framed houses in the Peterstrasse.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR-D3526
Germany, Lower Saxony, Goslar: terrace of timber-framed houses in the Peterstrasse, with the tower of the Frankenberger Church in the background.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR-D3525
Germany, Lower Saxony, Goslar: terrace of timber-framed houses in the Peterstrasse.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR-D3524
Germany, Lower Saxony, Goslar: terrace of timber-framed houses in the Kettenstrasse.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR-D3523
Germany, Lower Saxony, Goslar: terrace of timber-framed houses in the Kettenstrasse.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR-D3522
Germany, Lower Saxony, Goslar: terrace of timber-framed houses in the Kettenstrasse.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR-D3521
Germany, Lower Saxony, Goslar: terrace of timber-framed houses in the Kettenstrasse.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR-D3520
Germany, Lower Saxony, Goslar: semi-detached timber-frame houses, one with ornate slate-cladding, a local tradition.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR-D3517
Germany, Lower Saxony, Goslar: colourfully decorated timber-frame houses in the old quarter.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR-D3513
Germany, Lower Saxony, Goslar: decorated facade of a timber-framed house, Markt 10.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR-D3499
Germany, Lower Saxony, Hildesheim: ornate facade of a timber-frame house dated 1548.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR-D3498
Germany, Lower Saxony, Hildesheim: timber-frame houses in Kesslerstrasse which largely escaped war-damage.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR-D3496
Germany, Lower Saxony, Hildesheim: timber-frame houses in Kesslerstrasse which largely escaped war-damage.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR-D3495
Germany, Lower Saxony, Hildesheim: timber-frame houses in Knollenstrasse which largely escaped war-damage.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR-D3492
Germany, Lower Saxony, Hildesheim: timber-frame houses in Kesslerstrasse which largely escaped war-damage.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR-D3491
Germany, Lower Saxony, Hildesheim: timber-frame houses in Kesslerstrasse which largely escaped war-damage.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR-D3490
Germany, Lower Saxony, Hildesheim: timber-frame houses in Kesslerstrasse which largely escaped war-damage.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR-D3446
Flower of Trout Begonia (Begonia argenteo-guttata).
Keywords: nature, exotic, fragrant, delicate, beauty, flowering plants, horticulture, house plants, botanical, botany, colourful

PMR-D3445
Flower of Trout Begonia (Begonia argenteo-guttata).
Keywords: nature, exotic, fragrant, delicate, beauty, flowering plants, horticulture, house plants, botanical, botany, colourful

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

PMR-D3383
Germany, Saxony, Meissen, founded by King Henry I in 929: pitched roofs of the mediaeval houses on the Burgstrasse from the top of a cathedral tower.
Keywords: picturesque, heritage, historic, ancient, architecture, mediaeval, culture, tradition, Misnia, Misno

PMR-D3378
Germany, Saxony, Meissen, founded by King Henry I in 929: the Albrechtsburg, former home of the House of Wettin, was built between 1472 and 1525 in Late Gothic style. It housed the famous porcelain factory from 1710 to 1865 but is now home to an extensive museum.
Here: the spiral staircase, adorning the facade, is regarded as a model of its kind.
Keywords: picturesque, heritage, historic, ancient, architecture, mediaeval, culture, tradition, Misnia, Misno

PMR-D3368
Germany, Saxony, Meissen, founded by King Henry I in 929: the Albrechtsburg, former home of the House of Wettin, was built between 1472 and 1525 in Late Gothic style. It housed the famous porcelain factory from 1710 to 1865 but is now home to an extensive museum.
Keywords: picturesque, heritage, historic, ancient, architecture, mediaeval, culture, tradition, Misnia, Misno

PMR-D3342
Germany, Swiss Saxony (Sächsische Schweiz): the Wettin Obelisk, erected in 1889, the work of local stonemason Dachser from Schandau, celebrates the 800th anniversary of the House of Wettin, and stands on the Lilienstein, a spectacular sandstone rock massif.
Keywords: picturesque, heritage, Swiss Saxony, sandstone, outcrops, rock formations, fantastic, geology, geological, faults , erosion, landscape, countryside, monument, jubilee

PMR-D3341
Germany, Swiss Saxony (Sächsische Schweiz): the Wettin Obelisk, erected in 1889, the work of local stonemason Dachser from Schandau, celebrates the 800th anniversary of the House of Wettin, and stands on the Lilienstein, a spectacular sandstone rock massif.
Keywords: picturesque, heritage, Swiss Saxony, sandstone, outcrops, rock formations, fantastic, geology, geological, faults , erosion, landscape, countryside, monument, jubilee

PMR-D3327
Germany, Swiss Saxony (Sächsische Schweiz): erected by Elector Johann Georg I in 1621-2 the fortified Magdalenenburg in the Königstein Fortress provided living quarters for the court in the 2 upper storeys while the ground floor housed the provision store, below which was the wine cellar. On the right the clocktower (1901) with two bells.
Keywords: picturesque, heritage, Swiss Saxony, sandstone, defence, fortifications, historic

PMR-D3283
Germany, Saxony (Sächsische Schweiz), Hohnstein: Burg Hohnstein (Castle) dates back to the 12th century and has been held alternately by Bohemian and Saxon nobility whilst being constantly expanded. It now houses one of the largest youth hostels. View of the Upper (Old) Castle and its rock foundation.
Keywords: picturesque, historic, heritage, mediaeval, architecture, Baroque, Saxon Switzerland, defence, fortifications

PMR-D3282
Germany, Saxony (Sächsische Schweiz), Hohnstein: Burg Hohnstein (Castle) dates back to the 12th century and has been held alternately by Bohemian and Saxon nobility whilst being constantly expanded. It now houses one of the largest youth hostels. View of the Upper Castle.
Keywords: picturesque, historic, heritage, mediaeval, architecture, Baroque, Saxon Switzerland, defence, fortifications

PMR-D3281
Germany, Saxony (Sächsische Schweiz), Hohnstein: Burg Hohnstein (Castle) dates back to the 12th century and has been held alternately by Bohemian and Saxon nobility whilst being constantly expanded. It now houses one of the largest youth hostels. Upper Courtyard with Keep in the background.
Keywords: picturesque, historic, heritage, mediaeval, architecture, Baroque, Saxon Switzerland, defence, fortifications

PMR-D3280
Germany, Saxony (Sächsische Schweiz), Hohnstein: Burg Hohnstein (Castle) dates back to the 12th century and has been held alternately by Bohemian and Saxon nobility whilst being constantly expanded. It now houses one of the largest youth hostels. Lower Gate and Bergfried (Keep).
Keywords: picturesque, historic, heritage, mediaeval, architecture, Baroque, Saxon Switzerland, defence, fortifications

PMR-D3279
Germany, Saxony (Sächsische Schweiz), Hohnstein: Burg Hohnstein (Castle) dates back to the 12th century and has been held alternately by Bohemian and Saxon nobility whilst being constantly expanded. It now houses one of the largest youth hostels. View over the rooftops of the town, with church tower in the foreground.
Keywords: picturesque, historic, heritage, mediaeval, architecture, Baroque, Saxon Switzerland, defence, fortifications

PMR-D3278
Germany, Saxony (Sächsische Schweiz), Hohnstein: Burg Hohnstein (Castle) dates back to the 12th century and has been held alternately by Bohemian and Saxon nobility whilst being constantly expanded. It now houses one of the largest youth hostels. View of the Lower (New) Castle over the rooftops of the town.
Keywords: picturesque, historic, heritage, mediaeval, architecture, Baroque, Saxon Switzerland, defence, fortifications

PMR-D3277
Germany, Saxony (Sächsische Schweiz), Hohnstein: Burg Hohnstein (Castle) dates back to the 12th century and has been held alternately by Bohemian and Saxon nobility whilst being constantly expanded. It now houses one of the largest youth hostels. View of the Lower (New) Castle over the rooftops of the town.
Keywords: picturesque, historic, heritage, mediaeval, architecture, Baroque, Saxon Switzerland, defence, fortifications

PMR-D3276
Germany, Saxony (Sächsische Schweiz), Hohnstein: Burg Hohnstein (Castle) dates back to the 12th century and has been held alternately by Bohemian and Saxon nobility whilst being constantly expanded. It now houses one of the largest youth hostels. View from the valley.
Keywords: picturesque, historic, heritage, mediaeval, architecture, Baroque, Saxon Switzerland, defence, fortifications

PMR-D3275
Germany, Saxony (Sächsische Schweiz), Hohnstein: view of the village with open-air cafe and timber-framed house.
Keywords: picturesque, historic, heritage, mediaeval, architecture, Saxon Switzerland, half-timbered

PMR-D3274
Germany, Saxony (Sächsische Schweiz), Hohnstein: mediaeval houses, including a timber-framed example.
Keywords: picturesque, historic, heritage, mediaeval, architecture, Saxon Switzerland, half-timbered

PMR-D3273
Germany, Saxony (Sächsische Schweiz), Hohnstein: Burg Hohnstein (Castle) dates back to the 12th century and has been held alternately by Bohemian and Saxon nobility whilst being constantly expanded. It now houses one of the largest youth hostels.
Keywords: picturesque, historic, heritage, mediaeval, architecture, Baroque, Saxon Switzerland, defence, fortifications

PMR-D3265
Czech Republic, Cheb: the late Gothic Gabler House received its Rococo facade in the 18th century.
Keywords: historic, architecture, heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, colourful, Eger

PMR-D3263
Czech Republic, Cheb: King Jiri (George) von Podebrady Square, with New Town Hall and clocktower and colourful merchants' houses.
Keywords: historic, architecture, heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, colourful, Eger

PMR-D3262
Czech Republic, Cheb: late Gothic houses comprising the "Spalicek" Block in King Jiri (George) von Podebrady Square, with the spires of St. Nicholas' Church behind.
Keywords: historic, architecture, heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, colourful, Eger

PMR-D3261
Czech Republic, Cheb: late Gothic houses comprising the "Spalicek" Block from the west side, in King Jiri (George) von Podebrady Square.
Keywords: historic, architecture, heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, colourful, Eger

PMR-D3248
Czech Republic, Cheb: late Gothic houses comprising the "Spalicek" Block in King Jiri (George) von Podebrady Square.
Keywords: historic, architecture, heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, colourful, Eger

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

PMR-D3246
Czech Republic, Cheb: King Jiri (George) von Podebrady Square, with colourful merchants' houses.
Keywords: historic, architecture, heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, colourful, Eger

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

PMR-D3160
Orchid flower on Phalaenopsis hybrid.
Keywords: nature, exotic, horticultural, fragrant, delicate, beauty, flowering plants, horticulture, house plants, plants, botanical, botany, picturesque

PMR-D3159
Orchid flowers on Phalaenopsis hybrid.
Keywords: nature, picturesque, botany, botanical, plants, house plants, horticulture, flowering plants, beauty, delicate, fragrant, horticultural, exotic

PMR-D3158
Flowering cactus: Aylostera albiflora x heliasa.
Keywords: botanical, botany, house plants, flowers, colourful

PMR-D3119
The Philippines, Samar Island, San Jorge: stop-off for Blanca Aurora Falls, about 10 minutes' hike away. Typical houses.
Keywords: Samar Island, sunshine, village life, palm trees, street scene, dwellings, colourful

PMR-D3108
The Philippines, Samar Island: thatched dwelling houses on the shore, with boats moored or beached, not far from Lavezares.
Keywords: Samar Island, colourful, sunshine, watercraft, outriggers, jungle, pueblo

PMR-D3086
The Philippines, Samar Island, Calbayog: S & R Bed and Breakfast, Guest House, Maharlika Highway.
Keywords: Samar Island, colourful, sunshine, accommodation, rooms, garden

PMR-D3085
The Philippines, Samar Island, Calbayog: S & R Bed and Breakfast, Guest House, Maharlika Highway.
Keywords: Samar Island, colourful, sunshine, accommodation, rooms, garden

PMR-D3078
Bahrain, Muharraq: a newly renovated tradional burgher house now containing the Busaad Art Museum, based on the works of talented local artist, Ebrahim Busaad.
Keywords: oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, Sheikh, dwelling, architecture, artistic

PMR-D3076
Bahrain, Muharraq: Beit Sheikh Isa bin Ali, a traditional upper-class house built about 1800, and recently refurbished and opened to the public. Seat of the emir in the 19th century.

Part of the open roof with entrance to a guest room.
Keywords: oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, Sheikh, dwelling, living style, architecture, artistic

PMR-D3075
Bahrain, Muharraq: Beit Sheikh Isa bin Ali, a traditional upper-class house built about 1800, and recently refurbished and opened to the public. Seat of the emir in the 19th century.

A handsome guest room on the roof, open to breezes on all sides.
Keywords: oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, Sheikh, dwelling, living style, architecture, artistic

PMR-D3074
Bahrain, Muharraq: Beit Sheikh Isa bin Ali, a traditional upper-class house built about 1800, and recently refurbished and opened to the public. Seat of the emir in the 19th century.

The main courtyard with entrances to living rooms, from the roof.
Keywords: oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, Sheikh, dwelling, living style, architecture, artistic

PMR-D3073
Bahrain, Muharraq: Beit Sheikh Isa bin Ali, a traditional upper-class house built about 1800, and recently refurbished and opened to the public. Seat of the emir in the 19th century.

Ornate inner entrance to one of the guest rooms on the roof.
Keywords: oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, Sheikh, dwelling, living style, architecture, artistic

PMR-D3072
Bahrain, Muharraq: Beit Sheikh Isa bin Ali, a traditional upper-class house built about 1800, and recently refurbished and opened to the public. Seat of the emir in the 19th century.

Ornate, arched entrance to one of the guest rooms on the roof.
Keywords: oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, Sheikh, dwelling, living style, architecture, artistic

PMR-D3071
Bahrain, Muharraq: Beit Sheikh Isa bin Ali, a traditional upper-class house built about 1800, and recently refurbished and opened to the public. Seat of the emir in the 19th century.

The top of the wind-tower on the roof, which directs cooling breezes into the room below.
Keywords: oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, Sheikh, dwelling, living style, architecture, artistic

PMR-D3070
Bahrain, Muharraq: Beit Sheikh Isa bin Ali, a traditional upper-class house built about 1800, and recently refurbished and opened to the public. Seat of the emir in the 19th century.

One of the larger, richly ornamented guest rooms.
Keywords: oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, Sheikh, dwelling, living style, architecture, artistic

PMR-D3069
Bahrain, Muharraq: Beit Sheikh Isa bin Ali, a traditional upper-class house built about 1800, and recently refurbished and opened to the public. Seat of the emir in the 19th century.

A richly-carved inner door.
Keywords: oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, Sheikh, dwelling, living style, architecture, artistic

PMR-D3054
Orchid flowers on Phalaenopsis hybrid.
Keywords: nature, exotic, horticultural, fragrant, delicate, beauty, flowering plants, horticulture, house plants, plants, botanical, botany, picturesque

PMR-D3053
Orchid flower on Phalaenopsis hybrid.
Keywords: nature, exotic, horticultural, fragrant, delicate, beauty, flowering plants, horticulture, house plants, plants, botanical, botany, picturesque

PMR-D3052
Orchid flowers on Phalaenopsis hybrid.
Keywords: nature, exotic, horticultural, fragrant, delicate, beauty, flowering plants, horticulture, house plants, plants, botanical, botany, picturesque

PMR-D3051
Orchid flowers on Phalaenopsis hybrid.
Keywords: nature, exotic, horticultural, fragrant, delicate, beauty, flowering plants, horticulture, house plants, plants, botanical, botany, picturesque

PMR-D3050
Orchid flowers on Phalaenopsis hybrid.
Keywords: nature, exotic, horticultural, fragrant, delicate, beauty, flowering plants, horticulture, house plants, plants, botanical, botany, picturesque

PMR-D3003
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Bayerischzell: chalet-style house with colourful display of geraniums, at the foot of Mount Wendelstein (1838 metres), with snowy alps in the distance.
Keywords: alpine, outdoor life, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, dwelling, home, desirable residence

PMR-D3002
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Bayerischzell: chalet-style house with colourful display of geraniums, at the foot of Mount Wendelstein (1838 metres).
Keywords: alpine, outdoor life, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, dwelling, home, desirable residence

PMR-D2989
Netherlands, Volondam: some of the gabled facades housing souvenir shops and boutiques facing the harbour of this popular resort.
Keywords: architecture, culture, historic, national heritage, Holland, colourful, port, photogenic

PMR-D2969
The Philippines, Samar Island: thatched wooden dwellings on the shore near Lavezares.
Keywords: Samar Island, colourful, sunshine, homes, houses, settlement

PMR-D2933
The Philippines, Samar Island, Calbayog: colourful waterside dwellings reflected in the Calbayog River.
Keywords: Samar Island, sunshine, houses, homes

PMR-D2929
The Philippines, Samar Island, Calbayog: colourful waterside dwellings on the Calbayog River.
Keywords: Samar Island, sunshine, houses, homes

PMR-D2928
The Philippines, Samar Island, Calbayog: colourful waterside dwellings on the Calbayog River.
Keywords: Samar Island, sunshine, houses, homes

PMR-D1683
Nepal, Dhulikhel: unrestored historic housing.
Keywords: architecture, Hindu, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1632
People's Republic of China, Tibet, Tsetang: typical Tibetan houses in the old quarter with stocks of firewood on the roof.
Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage

PMR-D1628
People's Republic of China, Tibet, Tsetang: typical Tibetan houses in the old quarter with stocks of firewood on the roof.
Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage

PMR-D1626
People's Republic of China, Tibet, Tsetang: typical colourful doorway to a Tibetan house in the old quarter.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1519
Nepal: dwelling houses and cultivation terraces in the Po Chu Valley.
Keywords: architecture, mountains, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1498
People's Republic of China, Tibet: typical Tibetan houses in Zhonggang.
Keywords: architecture, mountains, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1496
People's Republic of China, Tibet: typical Tibetan houses in Zhonggang.
Keywords: architecture, mountains, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1479
People's Republic of China, Tibet: typical Tibetan houses not far from Shegar.
Keywords: architecture, mountains, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1478
People's Republic of China, Tibet: typical Tibetan houses not far from Shegar.
Keywords: architecture, mountains, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1477
People's Republic of China, Tibet: typical Tibetan houses not far from Shegar.
Keywords: architecture, mountains, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1463
People's Republic of China, Tibet: typical Tibetan house near Shegar, with dung stored on the walls and firewood on the roof.
Keywords: architecture, mountains, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage

PMR-D1452
People's Republic of China, Tibet: typical Tibetan houses in barren surroundings near Passum.
Keywords: architecture, mountains, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage

PMR-D1451
People's Republic of China, Tibet: typical Tibetan houses in Passum.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1429
People's Republic of China, Tibet: typical Tibetan house in Passum.
Keywords: architecture, mountains, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage

PMR-D1428
People's Republic of China, Tibet: typical Tibetan house in Passum.
Keywords: architecture, mountains, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1427
People's Republic of China, Tibet: typical Tibetan houses, not far from Shegar.
Keywords: architecture, mountains, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1381
People's Republic of China, Tibet: typical Tibetan house on a barren hillside, near Lhatse.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR196-09
Germany, Hesse, Frankfurt am Main: pavement cafe in Romerberg Square, in front of the Romerberg, a group of reconstructed 15th century burghers' houses, formerly the town hall and coronation palace.
Keywords: picturesque, street scene, cobblestones, traditional, architecture, metropolis, culture, historic , heritage, Hessen, timber-frame, Römerberg

PMR195-05
Italy, Lombardy, Menaggio: reflections of houses and mountains in Lake Como.
Keywords: boats, Lombardia, mountains, picturesque, terraced hillside, wooded hills

PMR194-11
Italy, Campania, Herculaneum: the ancient Roman town, buried by pyroclastic flows during the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 AD. The part of the Decumanus Maximus (main street) which has already been excavated, seen from present day ground level.
Keywords: heritage, ruins, archeology, architecture, historic, UNESCO, culture, classical, excavations, masonry, monument, inundation, Roman life, Roman house, Roman street, Ercolano

PMR194-09
Italy, Campania, Herculaneum: the ancient Roman town, buried by pyroclastic flows during the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 AD. Decumanus Maximus (main street) with stone drinking trough. Some partly demolished modern houses can be seen at the present ground level.
Keywords: heritage, ruins, archeology, architecture, historic, UNESCO, culture, classical, excavations, masonry, monument, inundation, Roman life, Roman house, Roman street, Ercolano

PMR194-08
Italy, Campania, Herculaneum: the ancient Roman town, buried by pyroclastic flows during the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 AD. The "Wooden Trellis House" (Casa a Graticcio) has two storeys, with portico and loggia, divided into apartments. It was built using the cheapest construction methods.
Keywords: heritage, ruins, archeology, architecture, historic, UNESCO, culture, classical, excavations, masonry, monument, inundation, Roman life, Roman house, Roman street, Ercolano

PMR194-07
Italy, Campania, Herculaneum: the ancient Roman town, buried by pyroclastic flows during the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 AD. A street (Cardine IV) which formerly led straight on to a promenade overlooking the sea, now several miles away. Unlike Pmpeii, the streets have underground sewers.
Keywords: heritage, ruins, archeology, architecture, historic, UNESCO, culture, classical, excavations, masonry, monument, inundation, Roman life, Roman house, Roman street, Ercolano

PMR192-11
Italy, Campania, Pompeii: the ancient Roman town , buried by ash and pumice during the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 AD. the Large Palaestra, or gymnasium, with swimming pool in the centre, measuring 35 x 22 metres.
Keywords: heritage, ruins, archeology, architecture, historic, UNESCO, culture, classical, excavations, masonry, monument, inundation, Roman life, Roman house, Roman street

PMR192-10
Italy, Campania, Pompeii: the ancient Roman town , buried by ash and pumice during the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 AD. Amphitheatre, built in 80 BC.
Keywords: heritage, ruins, archeology, architecture, historic, UNESCO, culture, classical, excavations, masonry, monument, inundation, Roman life, Roman house, Roman street

PMR192-09
Italy, Campania, Pompeii: the ancient Roman town , buried by ash and pumice during the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 AD. "House of Loreius Tibertinus", a priest of the goddess Isis: fresco of Pyramus and Thisbe in the triclinium (dining room).
Keywords: heritage, ruins, archeology, architecture, historic, UNESCO, culture, classical, excavations, masonry, monument, inundation, Roman life, Roman house, Roman street

PMR192-08
Italy, Campania, Pompeii: the ancient Roman town , buried by ash and pumice during the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 AD. Via dell'Abbondanza, "House of Trebius Valens" with second storey, and the Schola Armaturarum" (reroofed), probably the centre of a military association.
Keywords: heritage, ruins, archeology, architecture, historic, UNESCO, culture, classical, excavations, masonry, monument, inundation, Roman life, Roman house, Roman street

PMR192-07
Italy, Campania, Pompeii: the ancient Roman town , buried by ash and pumice during the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 AD. "House of Obelius Firmus" dating from the Samnite age. Visible are the four large columns of the atrium, the impluvium, and the smaller columns surrounding the peristyle to the rear.
Keywords: heritage, ruins, archeology, architecture, historic, UNESCO, culture, classical, excavations, masonry, monument, inundation, Roman life, Roman house, Roman street

PMR192-06
Italy, Campania, Pompeii: the ancient Roman town , buried by ash and pumice during the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 AD. Via Nola, the limit of the present excavations: on the left cultivated fields still cover a section of the town.
Keywords: heritage, ruins, archeology, architecture, historic, UNESCO, culture, classical, excavations, masonry, monument, inundation, Roman life, Roman house, Roman street

PMR192-04
Italy, Campania, Pompeii: the ancient Roman town , buried by ash and pumice during the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 AD. Porta Marina - the single track of the gate widens immediately into a double track road.
Keywords: heritage, ruins, archeology, architecture, historic, UNESCO, culture, classical, excavations, masonry, monument, inundation, Roman life, Roman house, Roman street

PMR189-03
Italy, Campania: Furore on the Amalfi Coast, with fishermen's houses and boats in the Vallone di Furore.
Keywords: picturesque, terraced, steep, beach, sand, gorge, cliffs, wooded hills

PMR189-02
Italy, Campania: Furore on the Amalfi Coast, with fishermen's houses and boats in the Vallone di Furore.
Keywords: picturesque, terraced, steep, beach, sand, gorge, cliffs, wooded hills

PMR187-07
Hungary, Budapest: a cruiser on the River Danube passing the House of Parliament.
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, capital city, metropolis, culture, historic , heritage, sightseeing, boat, steamer

PMR186-06
Hungary, Budapest: the House of Parliament, built by Imre Steindl and completed in 1902, was influenced by the Houses of Parliament in Westminster.
Keywords: picturesque, traditional, architecture, capital city, metropolis, culture, historic , heritage, neo-Gothic, Danube, reflections

PMR186-05
Hungary, Budapest: view of the River Danube, Margaret Island, Margaret Bridge and the House of Parliament, from the Fishermen's Bastion, Buda.
Keywords: traditional, architecture, capital city, metropolis, culture, historic , heritage, panorama

PMR186-04
Hungary, Budapest: row of preserved houses in the old quarter, Buda, which was for long a part of the Ottoman Empire.
Keywords: picturesque, street scene, cobblestones, traditional, architecture, capital city, metropolis, culture, historic , heritage, colourful

PMR184-11
Hungary, Sopron: typical houses with oriels and balconies on Kolostor utca (street).
Keywords: picturesque, street scene, cobblestones, traditional, architecture

PMR184-10
Germany, Upper Bavaria: snow patches on the bank of the Sylvenstein Reservoir, with reflections of houses and mountains.
Keywords: alpine, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range, winter

PMR181-04
Germany, Baden Wurttemberg, Michelstadt in the Oden Forest: "The Elephant House", trading centre for the local ivory-carving industry, a picturesque timber-framed house on two levels.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, architecture, traditional, Odenwald

PMR181-01
Germany, Baden Wurttemberg, Michelstadt in the Oden Forest: black and white timber-frame house adjoining the synagog.
Keywords: picturesque, historic, heritage, mediaeval, architecture, traditional, Odenwald

PMR180-10
Germany, Baden Wurttemberg, Michelstadt in the Oden Forest: souvenir shop in a half timbered house by the market square.
Keywords: picturesque, historic, heritage, architecture, traditional, Odenwald

PMR180-08
Germany, Baden Wurttemberg, Michelstadt in the Oden Forest: courtyard with half timbered houses formerly comprising the local stores (Stadtische Kellerei)
Keywords: picturesque, historic, heritage, mediaeval, architecture, traditional, Odenwald

PMR180-04
Germany, Baden Wurttemberg, Freiburg im Breisgau in the Black Forest: Haus zum Walfisch (House of the Whale) with Gothic oriel dating from 1516.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, architecture, Black Forest, Schwarzwald, traditional

PMR180-02
Germany, Baden Wurttemberg: typical Black Forest house with flower-bedecked balcony, near Hintertodtmoos.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, heritage, architecture, Black Forest, Schwarzwald, traditional

PMR180-01
Germany, Baden Wurttemberg: typical Black Forest houses near Hintertodtmoos.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, heritage, architecture, Black Forest, Schwarzwald, traditional, countryside, wooded hills

PMR179-10
Germany, Baden Wurttemberg, Schiltach in the Black Forest: half-timbered houses in a side street.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, architecture, Black Forest, Schwarzwald, traditional, timber-framed

PMR179-09
Germany, Baden Wurttemberg, Schiltach in the Black Forest: half timbered houses on the main road, and bridge over the River Kinzig.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, architecture, Black Forest, Schwarzwald, traditional, timber-framed

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

PMR178-07
Germany, Baden Wurttemberg, Calw: a street of half-timbered houses in the Black Forest.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, architecture, Black Forest, Schwarzwald, traditional, timber-framed

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

PMR176-10
U.S.A., Washington D.C.: Mount Vernon, the home of George Washington, and site of his tomb.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, mansion, country house, capital

PMR171-03
U.S.A., California, San Francisco: typical modern housing near West Harbor. Houses are built on to each other, due to the scarcity of land, but each is a different size and style.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city, dwellings, homes, frontages

PMR171-02
U.S.A., California, San Francisco: typical modern housing near West Harbor. Houses are built on to each other, due to the scarcity of land, but each is a different size and style.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city, dwellings, homes, frontages

PMR169-09
U.S.A., California, San Francisco: the old and the new - the modern city seen over the rooftops of renovated Victorian houses.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city, dwellings, traditional

PMR168-04
U.S.A., California, San Francisco: view along South Van Ness Avenue with a number of traditional houses typical of Old San Francisco.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city, dwellings

PMR168-03
U.S.A., California, San Francisco: renovated Victorian house with wooden stairway to entrance, typical of Old San Francisco, on South Van Ness Avenue.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city, dwelling

PMR158-08
U.S.A., California, Barstow: Calico Ghost Town, an old silver mining town in the Mojave Desert, restored by Walter Knott. The town grew from a mining strike in 1881 and was already deserted by 1907. View of the school house.
Keywords: wild west, wooden buildings, 19th century lifestyle

PMR158-04
U.S.A., California, Los Angeles: Queen Mary, permanently moored at Long Beach. At 81,237 gross tons, the largest passenger liner of her time. She now serves as a luxury hotel. View of the hotel entrance and "Londontowne Plaza". On the left is part of the dome housing Howard Hughes' "Spruce Goose" flying boat.
Keywords: ocean liner, Cunard, historic, veteran

PMR155-07
England, London: Houses of Parliament, seen from the Albert Embankment.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, neo-Gothic, Big Ben

PMR155-06
England, London: Houses of Parliament, with reflections in the River Thames. England, London: Houses of Parliament, with reflections in the River Thames.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, neo-Gothic, Big Ben

PMR154-07
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Murnau Open Air Ethnological Museum: dwelling house from Kochel dated 1775, but probably rebuilt from older materials.
Keywords: alpine, picturesque, dwellings, homes, houses, traditional, historic, geraniums

PMR154-06
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Murnau Open Air Ethnological Museum: 17th century weaver's house from Hofen, as occupied in the 19th century. Contains looms and related equipment still in regular use.
Keywords: alpine, picturesque, dwellings, homes, houses, traditional, historic, Höfen

PMR154-05
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Murnau Open Air Ethnological Museum: 16th/17th century dwelling house from Tyrlbrunn, as occupied in the 18th century. Formerly part of a four-sided court. View of the courtyard pump and kitchen garden, planted with herbs regularly grown since at least the 9th century.
Keywords: alpine, picturesque, dwellings, homes, houses, traditional, historic

PMR154-04
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Murnau Open Air Ethnological Museum: 16th/17th century dwelling house with carved wooden dovecote, from Tyrlbrunn, as occupied in the 18th century. Formerly part of a four-sided court.
Keywords: alpine, picturesque, dwellings, homes, houses, traditional, historic

PMR154-03
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Murnau Open Air Ethnological Museum: 16th century dwelling house from Heretsham, as lived in in 18-19th century. Formerly part of a four-sided court. The roof is of wood shingles.
Keywords: alpine, picturesque, dwellings, homes, houses, traditional, historic, wooden

PMR149-09
Switzerland, Lucerne: "The Old Swiss House", an attractive, timber-framed building.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, culture, architecture

PMR148-10
Romania, Transylvania, Sighisoara (Schassburg): a living museum-town of the middle ages: a row of Turkish houses and cobbled street with customary central gutter.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, historical, heritage, mediaeval, UNESCO, Saxons, Schäßburg, cobblestones, Siebenburgen

PMR148-05
Romania, Transylvania, Sighisoara (Schassburg): a living museum-town of the middle ages: an unusual old house with wooden granary (?) over the second storey.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, historical, heritage, mediaeval, UNESCO, Saxons, Schäßburg, cobblestones, Siebenburgen

PMR148-03
Romania, Transylvania, Sighisoara (Schassburg): a living museum-town of the middle ages: a colourful row of old houses with typical round-arch entrances.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, historical, heritage, mediaeval, UNESCO, Saxons, Schäßburg, cobblestones, Siebenburgen

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

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

PMR-D2712
Turkey, Erzurum: aerial view of housing estates on the edge of the mountains, west of Erzurum.
Keywords: geography, geographical, bird's eye view, panorama, vista, town planning

PMR082-05
Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: the Sinwell Tower stands inside the Imperial Castle, rebuilt during the 15th and 16th centuries after its destruction in 1420. The building in the foreground houses the "Deep Well", 53 metres deep.
Keywords: Nürnberg, fortress, fortifications, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, historic town

PMR-D2744
Flower on Epiphyllum hybrid.
Keywords: nature, exotic, horticultural, fragrant, delicate, beauty, forest cactus, flowering plants, horticulture, house plants, plants, botanical, botany

PMR-D2717
Flowers on Fuschia.
Keywords: nature, horticultural, fragrant, delicate, beauty, flowering plants, horticulture, house plants, plants, botanical, botany, colourful

PMR-D2661
Turkey, Dogubayazit, Anatolia: Ishak Pasha Palace was begun in 1685 by Cholak Abdi Pasha and completed in 1784 by his son, a Kurdish chieftain, also named Ishak. The architecture is a mixture of Seljuk, Ottoman, Georgian, Persian and Armenian styles. Closer view from the Palace of the farmer's dwelling house (with satellite dish!).
Keywords: house, home, smallholding

PMR-D2597
Iran, Zanjan: Azarbaijan Mountains near Zanjan, with a typical village containing traditional mud-brick houses as well as more modern dwellings. Altitude over 2000 metres.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, landscape, picturesque, agriculture, homes, dwellings, adobi

PMR-D2595
Iran, Soltaniyeh: Gonbad-e Soltaniyeh (Oljeitu Mausoleum) was built by the Mongol Sultan Oljeitu Khodabandeh at the beginning of the 14th century to house the remains of Imam Ali These remained in Najaf however so it was used as his own mausoleum. At 48m. high and 25m. wide, the world's tallest brick dome, at present full of scaffolding.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Muslim, mosque, Shi-ite, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, mosaics, arabesques, minaret, UNESCO

PMR-D2594
Iran, Soltaniyeh: Gonbad-e Soltaniyeh (Oljeitu Mausoleum) was built by the Mongol Sultan Oljeitu Khodabandeh at the beginning of the 14th century to house the remains of Imam Ali These remained in Najaf however so it was used as his own mausoleum. At 48m. high and 25m. wide, the world's tallest brick dome, at present full of scaffolding.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Muslim, mosque, Shi-ite, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, mosaics, arabesques, minaret, UNESCO

PMR-D2592
Iran, Soltaniyeh: Gonbad-e Soltaniyeh (Oljeitu Mausoleum) was built by the Mongol Sultan Oljeitu Khodabandeh at the beginning of the 14th century to house the remains of Imam Ali These remained in Najaf however so it was used as his own mausoleum. At 48m. high and 25m. wide, the world's tallest brick dome. Ornate tile ceiling. A UNESCO site.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Muslim, mosque, Shi-ite, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, mosaics, arabesques, minaret

PMR-D2572
Iran, Teheran: Golestan Palace Complex has been the seat of the Shahs since Nasser al-Din (reigned 1848-96) developed a Safavid-era citadel. It consists of a number of buildings spaced around a rectangular park. Qajar and Pahlevi Shahs were crowned here. Entrance to Talar-e Ayaheh (Hall of Mirrors) which formerly housed the Peacock Throne.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, metropolis, capital city, luxury, pomp, ostentation

PMR-D2550
Iran, Kashan: Bagh-e Fin (Fin Garden) the "shotor gelou" or pool house, built for Shah Abbas I. The garden is criss-crossed with a series of fresh water channels, or "jubs" and shady walks, Some of the cedars are said to be 500 years old. On the UNESCO list since 2011.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, architecture, plants, flowers, UNESCO, horticulture, trees, botany

PMR-D2549
Iran, Kashan: Bagh-e Fin (Fin Garden) seen from the "shotor gelou" or pool house, built for Shah Abbas I. The garden is criss-crossed with a series of fresh water channels, or "jubs", Some of the cedars are said to be 500 years old. On the UNESCO list since 2011.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, architecture, plants, flowers, UNESCO, horticulture, trees, botany

PMR-D2476
Iran, Isfahan: One of many dovecotes to be found in the region of Isfahan. They go back about 700 years and were important not only for housing pigeons but also for collecting valuable guano for fertilizer. View inside, with pigeon!
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, historic, doves

PMR-D2475
Iran, Isfahan: One of many dovecotes to be found in the region of Isfahan. They go back about 700 years and were important not only for housing pigeons but also for collecting valuable guano for fertilizer.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, historic, doves

PMR-D2299
Laos, Luang Prabang: the Haw Tai Pha Sai-nyaat (Red Chapel) houses an unusual reclining Buddha which is said to date from 1569. It stands in the grounds of Wat Xieng Thong.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, relaxed city, ex-Kingdom, culture, former capital, French colonial, Mekong

PMR-D2301
Laos, Luang Prabang: 25 kilometres upstream, where the Nam Ou flows into the Mekong, the Pak Ou Caves overlook the river and house a collection of gilded Buddhas (no lighting!)
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, relaxed city, ex-Kingdom, culture, former capital, French colonial, Mekong

PMR-D2295
Laos, Luang Prabang: finely carved and gilded door of the Hóhng Kép Mien building housing the funeral carriage of Lao royalty.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, relaxed city, ex-Kingdom, culture, former capital, French colonial, Mekong

PMR-D2294
Laos, Luang Prabang: finely carved and gilded door of the Hóhng Kép Mien building housing the funeral carriage of Lao royalty.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, relaxed city, ex-Kingdom, culture, former capital, French colonial, Mekong

PMR-D2293
Laos, Luang Prabang: the ceremonial carriage used to carry the funeral urns of Lao royalty has five nagas as figureheads. It is housed in a special building, the Hóhng Kép Mien.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, relaxed city, ex-Kingdom, culture, former capital, French colonial, Mekong

PMR-D2239
The Philippines, Angeles: a group of traditional wooden guesthouses, rebuilt in Nayong Pilipino cultural centre.
Keywords: picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, hut, home, thatched roof, wooden houses

PMR-D2237
The Philippines, Angeles: a group of thatched huts in the Aeta Village at Nayong Pilipino.
Keywords: picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, hut, home, thatched roof, wooden houses

PMR-D2236
The Philippines, Angeles: a group of dwellings in the Ifugao Village at Nayong Pilipino.
Keywords: picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, hut, home, thatched roof, wooden houses, stilt homes

PMR-D2235
The Philippines, Angeles: a group of dwellings in the Ifugao Village at Nayong Pilipino.
Keywords: picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, hut, home, thatched roof, wooden houses, stilt homes

PMR-D2234
The Philippines, Angeles: a group of dwellings in the Kalinga Village at Nayong Pilipino with typical crops in the foreground.
Keywords: picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, hut, home, thatched roof, wooden houses

PMR-D2202
Laos, Luang Prabang: Wat Haw Pha Bang Buddhist Temple, newly built to house the historic Pha Bang, an 83 cm-tall gold-alloy Buddha, after which the whole city is named. It arrived in 1512, was twice carried off to Thailand, but was returned by Rama IV in 1867.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, relaxed city, ex-Kingdom, culture, former capital, French colonial, Mekong

PMR-D2201
Laos, Luang Prabang: Wat Haw Pha Bang Buddhist Temple, newly built to house the historic Pha Bang, an 83 cm-tall gold-alloy Buddha, after which the whole city is named. It arrived in 1512, was twice carried off to Thailand, but was returned by Rama IV in 1867. View of the richly decorated door and portico, with Nagas lining the steps.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, relaxed city, ex-Kingdom, culture, former capital, French colonial, Mekong

PMR-D2200
Laos, Luang Prabang: Wat Haw Pha Bang Buddhist Temple, newly built to house the historic Pha Bang, an 83 cm-tall gold-alloy Buddha, after which the whole city is named. It arrived in 1512, was twice carried off to Thailand, but was returned by Rama IV in 1867.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, relaxed city, ex-Kingdom, culture, former capital, French colonial, Mekong

PMR-D2195
Laos, Luang Prabang: Wat Mai Suwannaphumaham, one of the most impressive temples in the city, was inaugurated in 1788 and housed the golden Pra Bang Buddha until 1947.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, relaxed city, ex-Kingdom, culture, former capital, French colonial, Mekong

PMR-D2194
Laos, Luang Prabang: Wat Mai Suwannaphumaham, one of the most impressive temples in the city, was inaugurated in 1788 and housed the golden Pra Bang Buddha until 1947.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, relaxed city, ex-Kingdom, culture, former capital, French colonial, Mekong

PMR-D2191
Laos, Luang Prabang: palm-thatched houses of the Hmong hill people in a village near Luang Prabang.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, relaxed city, ex-Kingdom, culture, former capital, French colonial, Mekong

PMR-D2156
Laos, Luang Prabang: Wat Haw Pha Bang Buddhist Temple, newly built to house the historic Pha Bang, an 83 cm-tall gold-alloy Buddha, after which the whole city is named. It arrived in 1512, was twice carried off to Thailand, but was returned by Rama IV in 1867.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, relaxed city, ex-Kingdom, culture, former capital, French colonial, Mekong

PMR-D2125
Oman, Muscat: Bait Al Zubair (House of Al Zubair), a private museum displaying the Zubair family's collection of Omani artefacts, spanning a number of centuries. Portrait of Sultan Qaboos near the entrance.
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, sultan, Middle East, Gulf State

PMR-D2124
Oman, Muscat: traditional carved wooden door of Al Bait Al Oud, a reconstruction of the house where Sheikh Ali bin Juma lived with his family in the 18th and 20th centuries, with original furnishings.
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, sultan, Middle East, Gulf State

PMR-D2073
England, Kent, Westerham: late afternoon shadows in the parkland at Chartwell (National Trust), the former home of Winston and Clementine Churchill.
Keywords: conservation, manor house, heritage, picturesque, culture, historic, landscape garden, park, ancestral home, estate, preservation

PMR-D2072
Kent: the lower lake in Chartwell Gardens, with the Weald of Kent beyond.
Keywords: manor house, conservation, preservation, estate, ancestral home, park, landscape garden, historic, culture, picturesque, heritage

PMR-D2071
Kent: the entrance front of Chartwell House (NT).
Keywords: architecture, manor house, heritage, picturesque, culture, historic, landscape garden, park, ancestral home, estate, preservation, conservation

PMR-D2070
England, Kent, Westerham: Chartwell (National Trust), the former home of Winston and Clementine Churchill.
Keywords: architecture, manor house, heritage, picturesque, culture, historic, landscape garden, park, ancestral home, estate, preservation, conservation

PMR-D2069
The Weald of Kent, from Chartwell Gardens.
Keywords: architecture, manor house, heritage, picturesque, culture, historic, landscape garden, park, ancestral home, estate, preservation, conservation

PMR-D2066
England, Kent, Westerham: Chartwell (National Trust), the former home of Winston and Clementine Churchill.
Keywords: architecture, manor house, heritage, picturesque, culture, historic, landscape garden, park, ancestral home, estate, preservation, conservation

PMR-D2048
Scotland, Caithness, John o'Groats: the harbour, overlooked by John o'Groats House Hotel.
Keywords: seascape, tip of Scotland, Highlands, skyscape, fishing boats

PMR-D2034
Scotland, Edinburgh: the gates of Holyrood House.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage

PMR-D2030
Edinburgh: Holyrood House from Holyrood Park.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage

PMR-D2028
Scotland, Edinburgh: view from Holyrood Park, with "Dynamic Earth" Interactive Centre, the New Scottish Parliament, Holyrood House, and the Firth of Forth.
Keywords: architecture, panorama, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage

PMR-D1955
England, Staffordshire, Biddulph Grange (National Trust), with a remarkable garden created by the owner, James Bateman, in the 19th century.
Here, the Dahlia Walk, protected by a buttressed yew hedge.
Keywords: architecture, conservation, preservation, estate, ancestral home, park, landscape garden, historic, culture, picturesque, heritage, manor house

PMR-D1954
England, Staffordshire, Biddulph Grange (National Trust), with a remarkable garden created by the owner, James Bateman, in the 19th century.
Here, the Wellingtonia Avenue.
Keywords: architecture, conservation, preservation, estate, ancestral home, park, landscape garden, historic, culture, picturesque, heritage, manor house

PMR-D1952
Staffordshire: gilded water buffalo overlooking the China Garden at Biddulph Grange (NT).
Keywords: architecture, conservation, preservation, estate, ancestral home, park, landscape garden, historic, culture, picturesque, heritage, manor house

PMR-D1951
England, Staffordshire, Biddulph Grange (National Trust), with a remarkable garden created by the owner, James Bateman, in the 19th century.
Here, part of the China Garden.
Keywords: architecture, conservation, preservation, estate, ancestral home, park, landscape garden, historic, culture, picturesque, heritage, manor house

PMR-D1950
Staffordshire: Biddulph Grange (NT).
Keywords: architecture, conservation, preservation, estate, ancestral home, park, landscape garden, historic, culture, picturesque, heritage, manor house

PMR-D1949
Cheshire: Little Moreton Hall (NT).
Keywords: architecture, conservation, preservation, estate, ancestral home, park, landscape garden, historic, culture, picturesque, heritage, manor house

PMR-D1948
England, Cheshire, Congleton: Little Moreton Hall (National Trust), a 16th century Elizabethan timber framed manor house, former home of the Moreton family. Painted panelling from about 1580, recently discovered under the panelling in the Parlour.
Keywords: architecture, conservation, preservation, estate, ancestral home, park, landscape garden, historic, culture, picturesque, heritage, manor house

PMR-D1947
Cheshire: Little Moreton Hall (NT).
Keywords: architecture, conservation, preservation, estate, ancestral home, park, landscape garden, historic, culture, picturesque, heritage, manor house

PMR-D1946
Cheshire: Little Moreton Hall (NT).
Keywords: architecture, conservation, preservation, estate, ancestral home, park, landscape garden, historic, culture, picturesque, heritage, manor house

PMR-D1945
England, Cheshire, Congleton: Little Moreton Hall (National Trust), a 16th century Elizabethan timber framed manor house, former home of the Moreton family.
Keywords: architecture, conservation, preservation, estate, ancestral home, park, landscape garden, historic, culture, picturesque, heritage, manor house

PMR-D1944
England, Cheshire, Congleton: Little Moreton Hall (National Trust), a 16th century Elizabethan timber framed manor house, former home of the Moreton family.
Keywords: architecture, conservation, preservation, estate, ancestral home, park, landscape garden, historic, culture, picturesque, heritage, manor house

PMR-D1943
England, Cheshire, Congleton: Little Moreton Hall (National Trust), a 16th century Elizabethan timber framed manor house, former home of the Moreton family.
Keywords: architecture, conservation, preservation, estate, ancestral home, park, landscape garden, historic, culture, picturesque, heritage, manor house

PMR-D1942
Cheshire: Little Moreton Hall (NT).
Keywords: architecture, conservation, preservation, estate, ancestral home, park, landscape garden, historic, culture, picturesque, heritage, manor house

PMR-D1941
England, Cheshire, Congleton: Little Moreton Hall (National Trust), a 16th century Elizabethan timber framed manor house, former home of the Moreton family. The Long Gallery was added in the late 16th century, after the house had been completed.
Keywords: architecture, conservation, preservation, estate, ancestral home, park, landscape garden, historic, culture, picturesque, heritage, manor house

PMR-D1940
Cheshire: Little Moreton Hall (NT).
Keywords: architecture, conservation, preservation, estate, ancestral home, park, landscape garden, historic, culture, picturesque, heritage, manor house

PMR-D1939
Cheshire: staircase and landing by Samuel Wyatt (1780s) in Tatton House.
Keywords: architecture, conservation, preservation, estate, ancestral home, park, landscape garden, historic, culture, picturesque, heritage, manor house

PMR-D1938
England, Cheshire, Tatton House and Park (National Trust), the former home of the Egerton family. The Italian Garden and part of the surrounding parkland which stretches over more than 1000 acres.
Keywords: architecture, manor house, heritage, picturesque, culture, historic, landscape garden, park, ancestral home, estate, preservation, conservation

PMR-D1937
Cheshire: view of the Italian Garden from the Amber Bedroom of Tatton House (NT).
Keywords: architecture, conservation, preservation, estate, ancestral home, park, landscape garden, historic, culture, picturesque, heritage, manor house

PMR-D1930
England, Cheshire, Dunham Massey (National Trust), an 18th century manor house in 300-acres of parkland. Fallow deer (Dama dama) grazing in the grounds.
Keywords: architecture, manor house, heritage, picturesque, culture, historic, landscape garden, park, ancestral home, estate, preservation, conservation

PMR-D1929
England, Cheshire, Dunham Massey (National Trust), an 18th century manor house in 300-acres of parkland. Fallow deer (Dama dama) grazing in the grounds.
Keywords: architecture, manor house, heritage, picturesque, culture, historic, landscape garden, park, ancestral home, estate, preservation, conservation

PMR-D1928
England, Cheshire, Dunham Massey (National Trust), an 18th century manor house in 300-acres of parkland.
The Old Mill (1616) in the grounds, was last used as a saw mill.
Keywords: architecture, conservation, preservation, estate, ancestral home, park, landscape garden, historic, culture, picturesque, heritage, manor house

PMR-D1927
Cheshire: Fallow Deer near the " African" sun dial, at Dunham Massey (NT).
Keywords: architecture, conservation, preservation, estate, ancestral home, park, landscape garden, historic, culture, picturesque, heritage, manor house

PMR-D1926
England, Cheshire, Dunham Massey (National Trust), an 18th century manor house in 300-acres of parkland. Fallow deer near the Coach House, with its distinguished cupola.
Keywords: architecture, conservation, preservation, estate, ancestral home, park, landscape garden, historic, culture, picturesque, heritage, manor house

PMR-D1923
England, Cheshire, Styal: Quarry Bank Mill (National Trust), a preserved, working cotton mill, founded by Samuel Greg in 1784. It was regarded as a model of enlightened paternalistic care, providing schooling, medical care and housing for its workers.
Keywords: historic, social responsibility, apprentices, worker-care, cotton, industrial architecture, architecture, preservation, conservation, machinery, weaving, cloth, heritage, industrial revolution

PMR-D1922
England, Cheshire, Styal: Quarry Bank Mill (National Trust), a preserved, working cotton mill, founded by Samuel Greg in 1784. It was regarded as a model of enlightened paternalistic care, providing schooling, medical care and housing for its workers.
Keywords: historic, social responsibility, apprentices, worker-care, cotton, industrial architecture, architecture, preservation, conservation, machinery, weaving, cloth, heritage, industrial revolution

PMR-D1921
England, Cheshire, Styal: Quarry Bank Mill (National Trust), a preserved, working cotton mill, founded by Samuel Greg in 1784. It was regarded as a model of enlightened paternalistic care, providing schooling, medical care and housing for its workers.
Here: workers' housing in Styal village.
Keywords: historic, social responsibility, apprentices, worker-care, cotton, industrial architecture, architecture, preservation, conservation, machinery, weaving, cloth, heritage, industrial revolution

PMR-D1920
England, Cheshire, Styal: Quarry Bank Mill (National Trust), a preserved, working cotton mill, founded by Samuel Greg in 1784. It was regarded as a model of enlightened paternalistic care, providing schooling, medical care and housing for its workers.
Here: workers' housing in Styal village.
Keywords: historic, social responsibility, apprentices, worker-care, cotton, industrial architecture, architecture, preservation, conservation, machinery, weaving, cloth, heritage, industrial revolution

PMR-D1918
England, Cheshire, Styal: Quarry Bank Mill (National Trust), a preserved, working cotton mill, founded by Samuel Greg in 1784. It was regarded as a model of enlightened paternalistic care, providing schooling, medical care and housing for its workers.
Here: workers' housing in Styal village.
Keywords: historic, social responsibility, apprentices, worker-care, cotton, industrial architecture, architecture, preservation, conservation, machinery, weaving, cloth, heritage, industrial revolution

PMR-D1917
England, Cheshire, Styal: Quarry Bank Mill (National Trust), a preserved, working cotton mill, founded by Samuel Greg in 1784. It was regarded as a model of enlightened paternalistic care, providing schooling, medical care and housing for its workers.
Here: the Apprentice House.
Keywords: historic, social responsibility, apprentices, worker-care, cotton, industrial architecture, architecture, preservation, conservation, machinery, weaving, cloth, heritage, industrial revolution

PMR-D1916
England, Cheshire, Styal: Quarry Bank Mill (National Trust), a preserved, working cotton mill, founded by Samuel Greg in 1784. It was regarded as a model of enlightened paternalistic care, providing schooling, medical care and housing for its workers.
Keywords: historic, social responsibility, apprentices, worker-care, cotton, industrial architecture, architecture, preservation, conservation, machinery, weaving, cloth, heritage, industrial revolution

PMR-D1911
England, Somerset, Montacute House (National Trust), former home of the Phelips family: the Clifton Maybank frontispiece was added to the west front by Edward Phelips in the 1780s.
Keywords: architecture, conservation, preservation, estate, ancestral home, park, landscape garden, historic, culture, picturesque, heritage, manor house

PMR-D1910
England, Somerset, Montacute House (National Trust), former home of the Phelips family: the Column Garden, with Doric columns and clipped yew hedge.
Keywords: architecture, manor house, heritage, picturesque, culture, historic, landscape garden, park, ancestral home, estate, preservation, conservation

PMR-D1909
England, Somerset, Montacute House (National Trust), former home of the Phelips family: the house from the south east, with croquet lawn and "Wobbley Hedge".
Keywords: architecture, conservation, preservation, estate, ancestral home, park, landscape garden, historic, culture, picturesque, heritage, manor house

PMR-D1908
England, Somerset, Montacute House (National Trust), former home of the Phelips family: the western approach to the house, looking towards the gate.
Keywords: architecture, conservation, preservation, estate, ancestral home, park, landscape garden, historic, culture, picturesque, heritage, manor house

PMR-D1907
England, Somerset, Montacute House (National Trust), former home of the Phelips family: the walled east court, with the avenue of limes in the background.
Keywords: architecture, conservation, preservation, estate, ancestral home, park, landscape garden, historic, culture, picturesque, heritage, manor house

PMR-D1906
England, Somerset, Montacute House (National Trust), former home of the Phelips family: the house from the south east, with sweet chestnut tree in the foreground.
Keywords: architecture, conservation, preservation, estate, ancestral home, park, landscape garden, historic, culture, picturesque, heritage, manor house

PMR-D1905
England, Somerset, Montacute House (National Trust), former home of the Phelips family: the east front, with the two garden pavilions.
Keywords: architecture, conservation, preservation, estate, ancestral home, park, landscape garden, historic, culture, picturesque, heritage, manor house

PMR-D1904
Somerset: south-facing herbacious border in the East Court of Montacute House (NT).
Keywords: architecture, conservation, preservation, estate, ancestral home, park, landscape garden, historic, culture, picturesque, heritage, manor house

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

PMR-D1902
England, Somerset, Montacute House (National Trust), former home of the Phelips family: the "Wobbley Hedge".
Keywords: architecture, conservation, preservation, estate, ancestral home, park, landscape garden, historic, culture, picturesque, heritage, manor house

PMR-D1901
England, Somerset, Montacute House (National Trust), former home of the Phelips family: the house from the north east, with topiary work.
Keywords: architecture, conservation, preservation, estate, ancestral home, park, landscape garden, historic, culture, picturesque, heritage, manor house

PMR-D1900
England, Somerset, Montacute House (National Trust), former home of the Phelips family: the east front with ballustraded wall of the east court.
Keywords: architecture, conservation, preservation, estate, ancestral home, park, landscape garden, historic, culture, picturesque, heritage, manor house

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

PMR-D1898
England, Somerset, Montacute House (National Trust), former home of the Phelips family: the house from the south east, with croquet lawn and "Wobbley Hedge".
Keywords: architecture, manor house, heritage, picturesque, culture, historic, landscape garden, park, ancestral home, estate, preservation, conservation

PMR-D1897
England, Somerset, Montacute House (National Trust), former home of the Phelips family: the house from the south east, with croquet lawn and "Wobbley Hedge".
Keywords: architecture, conservation, preservation, estate, ancestral home, park, landscape garden, historic, culture, picturesque, heritage, manor house

PMR-D1896
England, Somerset, Montacute House (National Trust), former home of the Phelips family: entrance to the east court.
Keywords: architecture, conservation, preservation, estate, ancestral home, park, landscape garden, historic, culture, picturesque, heritage, manor house

PMR-D1895
England, Somerset, Montacute House (National Trust), former home of the Phelips family: two of the "Nine Worthies" (Joshua and David) on the east front of the house.
Keywords: architecture, conservation, preservation, estate, ancestral home, park, landscape garden, historic, culture, picturesque, heritage, manor house

PMR-D1894
Somerset: Montacute House (NT).
Keywords: architecture, conservation, preservation, estate, ancestral home, park, landscape garden, historic, culture, picturesque, heritage, manor house

PMR-D1893
Cornwall: the Parterre Garden of Lanhydrock (NT).
Keywords: architecture, conservation, preservation, estate, ancestral home, park, landscape garden, historic, culture, picturesque, heritage, manor house

PMR-D1892
England, Cornwall, Lanhydrock (National Trust), the former home of the Robartes family: view of the house from the west, upper garden, with view of the countryside.
Keywords: architecture, conservation, preservation, estate, ancestral home, park, landscape garden, historic, culture, picturesque, heritage, manor house

PMR-D1891
England, Cornwall, Lanhydrock (National Trust), the former home of the Robartes family: the main entrance in the east front.
Keywords: architecture, conservation, preservation, estate, ancestral home, park, landscape garden, historic, culture, picturesque, heritage, manor house

PMR-D1890
England, Cornwall, Lanhydrock (National Trust), the former home of the Robartes family: formal gardens and topiary.
Keywords: architecture, manor house, heritage, picturesque, culture, historic, landscape garden, park, ancestral home, estate, preservation, conservation

PMR-D1889
England, Cornwall, Lanhydrock (National Trust), the former home of the Robartes family: formal gardens and east front.
Keywords: architecture, manor house, heritage, picturesque, culture, historic, landscape garden, park, ancestral home, estate, preservation, conservation

PMR-D1888
England, Cornwall, Lanhydrock (National Trust), the former home of the Robartes family: formal gardens and east front.
Keywords: architecture, manor house, heritage, picturesque, culture, historic, landscape garden, park, ancestral home, estate, preservation, conservation

PMR-D1887
England, Cornwall, Lanhydrock (National Trust), the former home of the Robartes family: formal gardens and east front.
Keywords: architecture, manor house, heritage, picturesque, culture, historic, landscape garden, park, ancestral home, estate, preservation, conservation

PMR-D1886
England, Cornwall, Lanhydrock (National Trust), the former home of the Robartes family: the gatehouse, built as a hunting lodge in 1651.
Keywords: architecture, conservation, preservation, estate, ancestral home, park, landscape garden, historic, culture, picturesque, heritage, manor house

PMR-D1885
England, Cornwall, Lanhydrock (National Trust), the former home of the Robartes family: the gatehouse and east front.
Keywords: architecture, conservation, preservation, estate, ancestral home, park, landscape garden, historic, culture, picturesque, heritage, manor house

PMR-D1884
England, Devon, Yelverton: Buckland Abbey (National Trust) was converted to a manor house by Sir Richard Grenville, and later lived in by Sir Francis Drake.
Keywords: architecture, manor house, heritage, picturesque, culture, historic, landscape garden, park, ancestral home, estate, preservation, conservation

PMR-D1883
England, Devon, Yelverton: Buckland Abbey (National Trust) was converted to a manor house by Sir Richard Grenville, and later lived in by Sir Francis Drake. This detached, 14th century building is known as "The Monks' Guest House" although its original purpose was probably agricultural.
Keywords: architecture, conservation, preservation, estate, ancestral home, park, landscape garden, historic, culture, picturesque, heritage, manor house

PMR-D1882
England, Devon, Yelverton: Buckland Abbey (National Trust) was converted to a manor house by Sir Richard Grenville, and later lived in by Sir Francis Drake.
Keywords: architecture, manor house, heritage, picturesque, culture, historic, landscape garden, park, ancestral home, estate, preservation, conservation

PMR-D1833
Cheshire: 12-foot figure of Mr Darcy in the lake at Lyme Park to celebrate the bicentenary of Pride and Prejudice.
Keywords: architecture, manor house, heritage, picturesque, culture, historic, landscape garden, park, ancestral home, estate, preservation, conservation, neo classical, Jane Austen

PMR-D1832
Cheshire: the Rose Garden at Lyme Park (NT).
Keywords: conservation, manor house, heritage, picturesque, culture, historic, landscape garden, park, ancestral home, estate, preservation

PMR-D1831
England, Cheshire: Strolling on the Orangery Terrace at Lyme Park, House and Garden (National Trust), the home of the Legh family for 550 years.
Keywords: architecture, period costumes, manor house, heritage, picturesque, culture, historic, landscape garden, park, ancestral home, estate, preservation, conservation

PMR-D1830
Cheshire: the Orangery Terrace at Lyme Park (NT).
Keywords: architecture, manor house, heritage, picturesque, culture, historic, landscape garden, park, ancestral home, estate, preservation, conservation, neo classical

PMR-D1829
Cheshire: the Orangery Terrace at Lyme Park (NT)
Keywords: architecture, manor house, heritage, picturesque, culture, historic, landscape garden, park, ancestral home, estate, preservation, conservation, neo classical

PMR-D1828
Cheshire: the Orangery Terrace at Lyme Park (NT).
Keywords: architecture, manor house, heritage, picturesque, culture, historic, landscape garden, park, ancestral home, estate, preservation, conservation, neo classical

PMR-D1827
Cheshire: the Dutch Garden at Lyme Park.
Keywords: manor house, heritage, picturesque, culture, historic, landscape garden, park, ancestral home, estate, preservation, conservation

PMR-D1826
Cheshire: 12-foot figure of Mr Darcy in the lake at Lyme Park (NT) celebrating bicentenary of Pride and Prejudice.
Keywords: architecture, Jane Austen, neo classical, conservation, preservation, estate, ancestral home, park, landscape garden, historic, culture, picturesque, heritage, manor house

PMR-D1825
Cheshire: picnic in costume, Lyme Park (NT).
Keywords: architecture, neo classical, conservation, preservation, estate, ancestral home, park, landscape garden, historic, culture, picturesque, heritage, manor house

PMR-D1824
Cheshire: Lyme Park House (NT).
Keywords: architecture, neo classical, conservation, preservation, estate, ancestral home, park, landscape garden, historic, culture, picturesque, heritage, manor house

PMR-D1823
Cheshire: Lyme Park House (NT).
Keywords: architecture, neo classical, conservation, preservation, estate, ancestral home, park, landscape garden, historic, culture, picturesque, heritage, manor house

PMR-D1822
Cheshire: Little Moreton Hall (NT).
Keywords: architecture, manor house, heritage, picturesque, culture, historic, landscape garden, park, ancestral home, estate, preservation, conservation

PMR-D1820
West Midlands: Wightwick Manor (NT).
Keywords: architecture, estate, ancestral home, park, landscape garden, historic, culture, picturesque, heritage, manor house

PMR-D1819
West Midlands: Wightwick Manor (NT).
Keywords: architecture, estate, ancestral home, park, landscape garden, historic, culture, picturesque, heritage, manor house

PMR-D1812
Cornwall: the Water Tower (1820s) in Trelissick Gardens (NT).
Keywords: architecture, manor house, heritage, picturesque, culture, historic, landscape garden, park, ancestral home, estate

PMR-D1811
Corwall: arboretum in Trelissick Gardens (NT).
Keywords: estate, manor house, heritage, picturesque, culture, historic, landscape garden, park, ancestral home

PMR-D1810
Cornwall: hydrangeas in Trelissick Gardens (NT).
Keywords: estate, manor house, heritage, picturesque, culture, historic, landscape garden, park, ancestral home

PMR-D1809
Cornwall: Tiger Lilies (Lilium lancifolium) in Trelissick Gardens (NT).
Keywords: estate, manor house, heritage, picturesque, culture, historic, landscape garden, park, ancestral home

PMR-D1808
Cornwall: Tiger Lilies (Lilium lancifolium) in Trelissick Gardens (NT).
Keywords: architecture, manor house, heritage, picturesque, culture, historic, landscape garden, park, ancestral home, estate

PMR-D1807
Cornwall: herbacious border in Trelissick Gardens (NT).
Keywords: manor house, estate, ancestral home, park, landscape garden, historic, culture, picturesque, heritage

PMR-D1806
Cornwall: herbacious border in Trelissick Gardens (NT).
Keywords: manor house, heritage, picturesque, culture, historic, landscape garden, park, ancestral home, estate

PMR-D1805
Cornwall: herbacious border in Trelissick Gardens (NT).
Keywords: estate, manor house, heritage, picturesque, culture, historic, landscape garden, park, ancestral home

PMR-D1804
Cornwall: the manor house in Trelissick Gardens (NT).
Keywords: architecture, estate, ancestral home, park, landscape garden, historic, culture, picturesque, heritage, manor house

PMR-D1803
Cornwall: the manor house in Trelissick Gardens (NT).
Keywords: architecture, estate, ancestral home, park, landscape garden, historic, culture, picturesque, heritage, manor house

PMR-D1801
Cornwall: cannons on the castle battlements of St. Michael's Mount.
Keywords: estate, manor house, heritage, picturesque, culture, historic, landscape garden, park, ancestral home

PMR-D1799
Cornwall: the harbour at Marazion, from St. Michael's Mount.
Keywords: architecture, manor house, heritage, picturesque, culture, historic, landscape garden, park, ancestral home, estate

PMR-D1788
Stourhead Landscape Garden (NT): St. Peter's Church.
Keywords: architecture, estate, ancestral home, park, landscape garden, historic, culture, picturesque, heritage, manor house

PMR-D1787
Stourhead Landscape Garden (NT): cottages in Stourhead village.
Keywords: architecture, estate, ancestral home, park, landscape garden, historic, culture, picturesque, heritage, manor house

PMR-D1786
Stourhead Landscape Garden (NT): the Palladian Stone Bridge.
Keywords: architecture, estate, ancestral home, park, landscape garden, historic, culture, picturesque, heritage, manor house

PMR-D1785
Stourhead Landscape Garden (NT): the Pantheon.
Keywords: architecture, estate, ancestral home, park, landscape garden, historic, culture, picturesque, heritage, manor house

PMR-D1784
Stourhead Landscape Garden (NT): the Temple of Flora.
Keywords: architecture, estate, ancestral home, park, landscape garden, historic, culture, picturesque, heritage, manor house

PMR-D1783
Stourhead Landscape Garden (NT): the lake, from the Pantheon.
Keywords: architecture, estate, ancestral home, park, landscape garden, historic, culture, picturesque, heritage, manor house

PMR-D1782
Stourhead Landscape Garden (NT): the River God in the Grotto.
Keywords: architecture, manor house, heritage, picturesque, culture, historic, landscape garden, park, ancestral home, estate

PMR-D1781
England, Wiltshire, Stourhead: Stourhead Landscape Garden: the Nymph of the Grotto (National Trust).
Keywords: architecture, estate, ancestral home, park, landscape garden, historic, culture, picturesque, heritage, manor house

PMR-D1780
Stourhead Landscape Garden (NT): the Temple of Apollo.
Keywords: architecture, manor house, heritage, picturesque, culture, historic, landscape garden, park, ancestral home, estate

PMR-D1779
Stourhead Landscape Garden (NT): the Temple of Apollo.
Keywords: architecture, manor house, heritage, picturesque, culture, historic, landscape garden, park, ancestral home, estate

PMR-D1778
Stourhead Landscape Garden (NT): the Pantheon.
Keywords: architecture, estate, ancestral home, park, landscape garden, historic, culture, picturesque, heritage, manor house

PMR-D1763
Devon: Knightshayes (NT) - house from the south terrace.
Keywords: architecture, ancestral home, park, landscape garden, historic, culture, picturesque, heritage, manor house

PMR-D1762
Devon: Knightshayes (NT) - view from the South Garden.
Keywords: architecture, estate, ancestral home, park, landscape garden, historic, culture, picturesque, heritage, manor house

PMR-D1761
Devon: Knightshayes (NT) - waterlily pool.
Keywords: architecture, ancestral home, park, landscape garden, historic, culture, picturesque, heritage, manor house

PMR-D1760
Devon: Knightshayes (NT).
Keywords: architecture, manor house, manor, heritage, picturesque, culture, historic

PMR-D1759
Devon: Knightshayes (NT).
Keywords: architecture, manor house, manor, heritage, picturesque, culture, historic

PMR-D1758
Devon: Knightshayes (NT).
Keywords: architecture, historic, culture, picturesque, heritage, manor, manor house

PMR-D1757
Devon: Knightshayes (NT).
Keywords: architecture, historic, culture, picturesque, heritage, manor, manor house

PMR-D1753
Somerset: Tintinhull House and Gardens (NT).
Keywords: historic, botanical, botany, flowering plants, garden plants, picturesque, culture

PMR-D1720
Cactus flower on Coryphantha.
Keywords: nature, exotic, horticultural, fragrant, delicate, beauty, flowering plants, horticulture, house plants, plants, botanical, botany, picturesque

PMR-D1712
Cactus flower on Coryphantha.
Keywords: nature, exotic, horticultural, fragrant, delicate, beauty, flowering plants, horticulture, house plants, plants, botanical, botany, picturesque

PMR-D1710
Cactus flower on Coryphantha.
Keywords: nature, exotic, horticultural, fragrant, delicate, beauty, flowering plants, horticulture, house plants, plants, botanical, botany, picturesque

PMR-D1709
Cactus flower on Coryphantha.
Keywords: nature, exotic, horticultural, fragrant, delicate, beauty, flowering plants, horticulture, house plants, plants, botanical, botany, picturesque

PMR-D1699
Orchid flower on Phalaenopsis hybrid.
Keywords: nature, exotic, horticultural, fragrant, delicate, beauty, flowering plants, horticulture, house plants, plants, botanical, botany, picturesque

PMR-D1698
Orchid flower on Phalaenopsis hybrid.
Keywords: nature, exotic, horticultural, fragrant, delicate, beauty, flowering plants, horticulture, house plants, plants, botanical, botany, picturesque

PMR-D1697
Orchid flower on Phalaenopsis hybrid.
Keywords: nature, exotic, horticultural, fragrant, delicate, beauty, flowering plants, horticulture, house plants, plants, botanical, botany, picturesque

PMR-D1696
Orchid flower on Phalaenopsis hybrid.
Keywords: nature, exotic, horticultural, fragrant, delicate, beauty, flowering plants, horticulture, house plants, plants, botanical, botany, picturesque

PMR-D1695
Flower on Epiphyllum hybrid.
Keywords: nature, picturesque, botany, botanical, plants, house plants, horticulture, flowering plants, forest cactus, beauty, delicate, fragrant, horticultural, exotic

PMR-D1694
Flower on Epiphyllum hybrid.
Keywords: nature, exotic, horticultural, fragrant, delicate, beauty, forest cactus, flowering plants, horticulture, house plants, plants, botanical, botany, picturesque

PMR-D1693
Flower on Epiphyllum hybrid.
Keywords: nature, exotic, horticultural, fragrant, delicate, beauty, forest cactus, flowering plants, horticulture, house plants, plants, botanical, botany, picturesque

PMR147K-25
Germany, Bavaria, Upper Franconia, Bamberg: a cobbled street and a timber-framed house in the old town, with two of the cathedral towers in the background.
Keywords: picturesque, Franconia, fortifications, defence, cobblestones, national heritage, mediaeval, historical

PMR147K-22
Germany, Bavaria, Upper Franconia, Bamberg: burgher house frontages reflected in the River Regnitz, with the first coltsfoot flowers of spring.
Keywords: picturesque, half timbered, timber-framed, architecture, historical, mediaeval, national heritage, Franconia

PMR147K-18
Germany, Bavaria, Freystadt: colourful gabled houses on the upper Market Place.
Keywords: picturesque, historical, mediaeval, national heritage, cobblestones, Franconia

PMR144K-28
Thailand, Bangkok: attractive guides at Jim Thompson's House, a museum displaying his ethnological collections.
Keywords: Buddhist, pretty girls, religious, colourful, architecture, metropolis, capital city, Siam, picturesque, temples

PMR687-10
Myanmar, Yangon, Shwedagon Paya: this golden zedi houses a popular wonder-working Buddha figure.
Keywords: Buddhist, Rangoon, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, temples

PMR485-09
Germany, Schleswig-Holstein, Lubeck: "An der Obertrave" - houses facing onto the River Trave.
Keywords: mediaeval, cobblestones, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR485-08
Germany, Schleswig-Holstein, Lubeck: elaborately carved beams on an old, half-timbered house in the old town.
Keywords: mediaeval, timber-frame, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR485-04
Germany, Schleswig-Holstein, Lubeck: old sailing ships moored in the "museum harbour" with red brick facades of burgher houses "An der Untertrave"
Keywords: mediaeval, preserved, veteran, sails, boats, red brick, reflections, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

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

PMR484-07
Germany, Schleswig-Holstein, Lubeck: half-timbered terraced houses in an old alleyway.
Keywords: mediaeval, gable windows, timber-frame, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR484-05
Germany, Schleswig-Holstein, Lubeck: typical cobbled street of gabled houses leading down to the water.
Keywords: mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage, architecture, cobblestones

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

PMR478-06
Canada, Alberta, Millarville: typical wooden house in rural Alberta.
Keywords: nature, plot, home, dwelling, picturesque, countryside

PMR478-02
Canada, Alberta, Millarville: typical wooden house in rural Alberta.
Keywords: nature, countryside, picturesque, dwelling, home, plot

PMR476-12
Germany, Bavaria, Straubing: Ludwigsplatz, lined with well-preserved burgher houses, ending in Ludwig's Gate (1810).
Keywords: picturesque, cobblestones, national heritage, mediaeval, historical

PMR474-02
Spain, Catelonia, Girona: the Riu (River) Onyar which divides the town, with reflections of apartment houses.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, dwellings

PMR472-01
France, Provence, Avignon: Place du Palais, with 17th century palace built in 1616 by the Papal Legate, Cardinal Borghese, now housing the Conservatory of Music.
Keywords: national heritage, panorama, historical, architecture

PMR471-12
France, Provence, Avignon: main facade of the Opera House.
Keywords: mediaeval, culture, picturesque, national heritage, architecture, reflections, theatre, drama centre, Neo-classical

PMR471-09
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schleissheim: Lustheim Palace, in the grounds of Schleissheim Palace, houses an extensive display of Meissen porcelain.
Keywords: architecture, park, Schloss Schleissheim, Baroque architecture, Schleißheimer Schloß, snow scene, winter

PMR469-09
Romania. Transylvania, Sighisoara: one of the narrow, cobbled alleys in the old quarter, showing the thickness of some of the house walls.
Keywords: mediaeval, Schaessburg, Siebenbürgen, picturesque, national heritage, architecture, fortifications, defence, Saxon Land

PMR469-08
Romania. Transylvania, Sighisoara: a pictureque row of mediaeval houses in the old quaerter on the hill.
Keywords: mediaeval, cobblestones, colourful, Schaessburg, Siebenbürgen, picturesque, national heritage, architecture, fortifications, defence, Saxon Land

PMR468-11
Romania. Transylvania, Sibiu: a fine pair of caryatids supporting the balcony of one of the older houses.
Keywords: Saxon Land, sculptures, Siebenbürgen, picturesque, national heritage, architecture, Hermannstadt

PMR468-08
Romania. Transylvania, Sibiu: balcony of al old house adjoining the Evangelical Church, with traditional tiled roof with window slits.
Keywords: mediaeval, Siebenbürgen, picturesque, national heritage, architecture, Hermannstadt, Saxon Land

PMR468-04
Romania. Transylvania, Sibiu: old houses in March 6th Square, where the local artisans used to live and work.
Keywords: Saxon Land, Siebenbürgen, picturesque, national heritage, architecture, Hermannstadt

PMR468-03
Romania. Transylvania, Sibiu: the Old Townhall Tower, dating from 13th/14th centuries, with the "Haller House" and "Generalsloch" (archway).
Keywords: mediaeval, Siebenbürgen, picturesque, national heritage, architecture, Hermannstadt, Saxon Land

PMR467-11
Romania, Wallachia, Bucharest: old wooden dwelling house with carved and roofed wooden gate in the Village and Folk Art Museum.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, historic, culture, Bucuresti, capital city, Dacia, metropolis

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

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

PMR467-08
Romania, Wallachia, Bucharest: Ceausescu's "Palace of the People", reputed to be the largest building in the world after the Pentagon, contains over 7000 rooms and several assembly halls. It was built to house both houses of parliament, all principal government ministries, conference centres, as well as the president's own suite. Only the best craftmen were allowed to work on the project. The cost so far (1998) amounts to US$3.3 billion. Front view from the Boulevardul Unirii.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, historic, culture, Bucuresti, capital city, metrolpolis, Dacia

PMR467-06
Romania, Wallachia, Bucharest: the Athenaeum, currently being renovated, houses the delightful, circular concert hall of the State Philharmonic Orchestra.
Keywords: architecture, music, metropolis, Dacia, capital city, Bucuresti, culture, historic, national heritage

PMR466-10
Romania, Wallachia, Bucharest: Ceausescu's "Palace of the People", reputed to be the largest building in the world after the Pentagon, contains over 7000 rooms and several assembly halls. It was built to house both houses of parliament, all principal government ministries, conference centres, as well as the president's own suite. Only the best craftmen were allowed to work on the project. The cost so far (1998) amounts to US$3.3 billion. Side view.
Keywords: architecture, Dacia, metrolpolis, capital city, Bucuresti, culture, historic, national heritage

PMR466-04
Romania, Wallachia, Bucharest: the National Theatre, completed in 1973, has three auditoria.
Keywords: architecture, opera house, stage, drama centre, Dacia, metrolpolis, capital city, Bucuresti, culture, national heritage

PMR466-01
Romania, Moldavia, Iasi (pronounced "Yash"): the capital of Moldavia and of Romania from 1859-62, and third largest city of Romania, is a rich cultural centre.

Evening shot of the Palace of Culture, built 1890-1926 in neo-Gothic style, originally an administrative building but now housing four museums.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, historic, culture, picturesque

PMR465-05
Romania, Moldavia, Iasi (pronounced "Yash"): the capital of Moldavia and of Romania from 1859-62, and third largest city of Romania, is a rich cultural centre.

The Palace of Culture, built 1890-1926 in neo-Gothic style, was originally an administrative building but now houses four museums.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, historic, culture, picturesque

PMR465-04
Romania, Moldavia, Iasi (pronounced "Yash"): the capital of Moldavia and of Romania from 1859-62, and third largest city of Romania, is a rich cultural centre.

Dosoftei House, dating from the late 17th century, formerly housed the printing press which brought out the works of Metropolitan Dosoftei.
Keywords: architecture, Neo-classical, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage

PMR464-10
Romania, Moldavia, Iasi (pronounced "Yash"): the capital of Moldavia and of Romania from 1859-62, and third largest city of Romania, is a rich cultural centre.

The National Theatre, built in 1894-6 to the design of Viennese architects Helmer and Fellner, with the statue of author and founder Vasile Alecsandri (1821-90) in front.
Keywords: architecture, culture, opera house, Neo-classical, drama centre, monument

PMR464-08
Romania, Moldavia, Agapia: newly completed house of striking design, with extensive filigree-work.
Keywords: architecture, unusual, modern, artistic, dwelling

PMR463-06
Romania, Southern Bucovina, Humor: a new house, with carved gate and well-house, all roofed in intricately-worked aluminium sheeting.
Keywords: architecture, metal-working, artistic, wood-carving, typical house

PMR462-05
Romania, Southern Bucovina, Milisauti: modern version of the intricately carved and roofed gates, typical of this region.
Keywords: architecture, craft, tradition, typical house

PMR515-05
Italy, Campania, Island of Procida, Corricella: houses on the quayside with boats parked before the front doors.
Keywords: picturesque, Flegrean Islands, colourful, fishing community, fishing boats

PMR514-10
Italy, Campania, Pompeii: reproduction of the bronze "Dancing Faun" figure in the house where it was found.
Keywords: volcano , culture, artistic, sculpture, Roman ruins, buried city, eruption

PMR512-06
Italy, Lombardy, Milan: world-famous La Scala Opera House, completed in 1778, stands in the Piazza della Scala.
Keywords: architecture, music, stage, theatre, metropolis, culture, historic, national heritage

PMR510-01
Italy, South Tyrol, Novale: traditional alpine houses with geraniums adorning the balconies.
Keywords: alpine, Brennero, Ried-am-Brenner, outdoor life, trekking, hiking, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range

PMR509-08
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schleissheim: the small Lustheim Palace, in the grounds of Schleissheim Palace, with part of the formal gardens designed by the Frenchmen, Carbonet and Girard. It houses a comprehensive collection of Meissen Porcelain. Reflections in the lily pool.
Keywords: architecture, formal gardens, Schleißheimer Schloß, Baroque architecture, Schloss Schleissheim, park, flower gardens

PMR509-01
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Bad Kohlgrub: typical Bavarian alpenland houses with flower-bedecked balconies.
Keywords: alpine, geraniums, traditional, Alps, alpine scenery, picturesque, countryside

PMR509--09
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schleissheim: the small Lustheim Palace, in the grounds of Schleissheim Palace, with part of the formal gardens designed by the Frenchmen, Carbonet and Girard. It houses a comprehensive collection of Meissen Porcelain.
Keywords: architecture, formal gardens, Schleißheimer Schloß, Baroque architecture, Schloss Schleissheim, park, flower gardens

PMR501-02
Cyprus (North), Lefkosa/ North Nicosia: a typical Turkish house near the UNO "green line" dividing north and south Cyprus.
Keywords: Lefkosa, dwelling

PMR501-01
Cyprus (North), Lefkosa/ North Nicosia: Ottoman houses facing the barbed wire of the UN "green line", which separates the north and south sectors of Nicosia.
Keywords: Lefkosa, dwelling, Turkish houses

PMR500-01
Cyprus (North), Güzelyurt/Morfóu: Church of Ayios Mámas, where the purported tomb of Mámas formerly attracted many pilgrims and visitors. It now houses a collection of ikons.
Keywords: Güzelyurt, ikon museum, Byzantine architecture

PMR499-10
Turkey, Istanbul: newly renovated Turkish wooden houses, with the minarets of the Sultanahmet Mosque in the background.
Keywords: architecture, street scene, traditional houses, old quarter, picturesque, natural heritage, colourful, Islam, Byzantine, Muslim, Constantinople

PMR499-09
Turkey, Istanbul: newly renovated Turkish wooden houses, with their typical overhanging upper storeys.
Keywords: architecture, Constantinople, Muslim, Byzantine, Islam, colourful, natural heritage, picturesque, old quarter, traditional houses, street scene

PMR499-08
Turkey, Istanbul: newly renovated Turkish wooden houses, with the minarets of the Sultanahmet Mosque in the background.
Keywords: architecture, street scene, traditional houses, old quarter, picturesque, natural heritage, colourful, Islam, Byzantine, Muslim, Constantinople

PMR498-03
England, Gloucestershire, Lower Slaughter: mansion house in the snow.
Keywords: winter, Cotswolds, picturesque, Cotswold stone, architecture, snow, historic, national heritage

PMR497-09
England, Gloucestershire, Stow-on-the-Wold: the Unicorn Hotel.
Keywords: winter, pub, public house, national heritage, historic, snow, architecture, Cotswold stone, picturesque, Cotswolds

PMR497-08
England, Gloucestershire, Stow-on-the-Wold: the Royalist Hotel, "the oldest inn in England" (947 AD).
Keywords: winter, pub, public house, Cotswolds, picturesque, Cotswold stone, architecture, snow, historic, national heritage

PMR496-01
Island of Crete, Ayia Triada: view of the site (partly roofed-over) from the south east, with ruins of a Minoan house in the foreground.
Keywords: national heritage, historic, excavations, archeological, archeology

PMR494-01
Island of Crete, Harnia: view of the town and Kastelli Hill from the Schiavo Bastion on the town wall.
Keywords: architecture, houses, dwellings, panorana

PMR493-05
Island of Crete, Rethimnon: view of the town and fortress from the new road.
Keywords: architecture, ship, harbour , community, traditional houses, defence

PMR492-11
Island of Santorini, Fira: a house built into the hillside in the lower town.
Keywords: traditional houses, home, dwelling, colourful, picturesque

PMR492-10
Island of Santorini, Fira: a house built into the hillside in the lower town.
Keywords: traditional houses, home, dwelling, colourful, picturesque

PMR491-12
Island of Santorini, Oia: Finikia, the eastern part of Oia, with the "Caldera" and Imerovigli in the distance.
Keywords: pedestrian zone, coastline, cliffs, hilltop site, colourful, picturesque, traditional houses, old quarter, photogenic

PMR491-11
Island of Santorini, Oia: vivid red and white Bougainvillea provides a riot of colour on the front wall of a traditional house.
Keywords: pedestrian zone, colourful, picturesque, old quarter, photogenic

PMR491-09
Island of Santorini, Oia: blue and pink belltower of a church enhanced by brilliant Bougainvillea flowers and cacti over the door.
Keywords: pedestrian zone, Orthodox, hilltop site, colourful, picturesque, traditional houses, old quarter, photogenic

PMR491-03
Island of Santorini: a fisherman baiting his line above the the cristal clear waters of the Bay of Ammoudi, with fishing boats at anchor, backed by the red volcanic cliffs.
Keywords: photogenic, colourful, picturesque, traditional houses, old quarter

PMR491-02
Island of Santorini: the tiny port of Ammoudi at the foot of the red volcanic cliffs, upon which stands the village of Oia.
Keywords: photogenic, hilltop site, colourful, picturesque, traditional houses, old quarter

PMR491-01
Island of Santorini: buildings of Oia, dominated by the old windmill, from the bottom of the stairway down to the sea.
Keywords: pedestrian zone, photogenic, old quarter, traditional houses, picturesque, colourful, hilltop site

PMR490-12
Island of Santorini: holiday apartment complex with purple doorways at Oia. An old windmill is preserved above.
Keywords: pedestrian zone, hilltop site, colourful, picturesque, traditional houses, photogenic

PMR490-11
Island of Santorini: holiday apartments with swimming pool on the northern tip of the island at Oia, with part of the tiny fishing port of Armeni below and the tip of the islet of Thirasia behind.
Keywords: photogenic, hilltop site, colourful, picturesque, traditional houses

PMR490-10
Island of Santorini: blue-domed church with Bougainvillea growing on the wall, in Oia.
Keywords: pedestrian zone, flowering, flowers, hilltop site, colourful, picturesque, traditional houses, old quarter, photogenic

PMR490-09
Island of Santorini: buildings of Oia, clustered on the cliffside.
Keywords: photogenic, hilltop site, colourful, picturesque, traditional houses, old quarter

PMR490-08
Island of Santorini: two doorways and a belltower in Oia.
Keywords: pedestrian zone, hilltop, colourful, picturesque, cobbled street, traditional houses, old quarter, photogenic

PMR490-07
Island of Santorini: lower Fira, with the Orthodox Cathedral, in the light of the setting sun.
Keywords: photogenic, hilltop, picturesque, traditional houses, old quarter

PMR490-06
Island of Santorini: the setting sun turns the buildings of Fira from white to gold.
Keywords: photogenic, hilltop, colourful, picturesque, traditional houses

PMR490-04
Island of Santorini: late afternoon view of Fira and Mount Profitis Ilias with its radar masts.
Keywords: photogenic, hilltop, colourful, picturesque, traditional houses

PMR490-03
Island of Santorini: cliffside riddled with abandoned cave-houses at Imerovigli.
Keywords: photogenic, cave dwellings, picturesque, traditional houses, old quarter

PMR490-02
Island of Santorini: view south along the coast from Imerovigli with Fira and cruise ships at anchor.
Keywords: photogenic, traditional houses, picturesque, cliffs, volcanic

PMR489-11
Island of Santorini: tiny private terrace overlooking the "Caldera" with a view along the coast.
Keywords: photogenic, colourful, picturesque, traditional houses

PMR489-10
Island of Santorini: view along the steep coast from Imerovigli looking towards Fira, with anchored cruise ships.
Keywords: photogenic, colourful, picturesque, traditional houses

PMR489-08
Island of Santorini: a modern home stands next to its abandoned predecessor, hollowed out of the cliff.
Keywords: photogenic, colourful, picturesque, traditional houses

PMR489-07
Island of Santorini, Fira: the town of Fira merges into Imervigli opposite the rock "Skaros". View along the lip.
Keywords: photogenic, colourful, picturesque, traditional houses, old quarter

PMR489-06
Island of Santorini, Fira: informal shops on one of the intimate ways in upper Fira.
Keywords: pedestrian zone, colourful, picturesque, cobbled street, traditional houses, old quarter, photogenic

PMR489-03 (2)
Island of Santorini, Fira: the town of Fira clings to the steep lip of the ex-volcano crater. On the left is the rock "Skaros", on which an impregnable fortress provided refuge from pirates for the island inhabitants in the Middle Ages.
Keywords: photogenic, colourful, picturesque, traditional houses

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

PMR458-07
Austria, Dürnstein in the Wachau: houses built against the steep, rocky mountainside, overlooked by the remains of the old town fortifications.
Keywords: mediaeval, defence, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR457-01
Slovakia, Bratislava: Renaissance arcades in the inner court of the Old Town Hall (Stará radnica), dating in part from 13/14th century. It now houses the City Museum.
Keywords: mediaeval, capital city, Pressburg, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR455-10
Hungary, Szeged: view of the cathedral square from the porch of the Votive Church. The arcades house a pantheon of busts and memorials to eminent Hungarians.
Keywords: national heritage, stone carvings, architecture, historical, Christian, religion

PMR455-06
Hungary, Szeged: brick-built house in the Jugendstil/Art Nouveau style in the Var utca (street).
Keywords: architecture, Art Deco, national heritage

PMR455-05
Hungary, Szeged: Palace of Culture, which houses the Ferenc Móra Museum and city library.
Keywords: national heritage, heritage, historical, neo-classical, architecture

PMR455-04
Hungary, Szeged: Palace of Culture, which houses the Ferenc Móra Museum and city library.
Keywords: national heritage, heritage, historical, neo-classical, architecture

PMR453-02
Poland, Stargard: a brick, Gothic burgher house, dating back to the 15th century, but altered in mid-17th century.
Keywords: mediaeval, historic, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR452-12
Poland, Stargard: Parish Church of St. Mary, dating back to the late 13th century, with newly renovated "Old Guard-house" (left) and gable houses.
Keywords: mediaeval, historic, picturesque, national heritage, architecture, red-brick, Gothic

PMR452-07
Lithuania, Klaipéda: a timber-frame house, unusual in the Baltic countries, but in Memel/Klaipéda a few recall the previous German community.
Keywords: picturesque, dwelling, half-timbered, architecture, tradition, heritage, Memel

PMR451-09
Lithuania, Neringa Peninsula: colourful, traditional wooden house in Juodkrante.
Keywords: picturesque, Courland Spit, tradition, heritage, colourful, village, fishing

PMR451-08
Latvia, Liepája: old wooden houses and the neo-Gothic, red-brick church tower.
Keywords: picturesque, street scene

PMR451-04
Latvia, Riga: the National Opera House, previously the Deutsches Theater, opened in 1856 (architect: Ludwig Bonstedt).
Keywords: architecture, colourful, flowerbeds, national heritage, historic, picturesque, neo-classical, capital city, metropolis

PMR451-01
Latvia, Riga: the Latvian Academy of Science Building, completed in 1957, houses 13 research institutes.
Keywords: city, skyscraper, high-rise, national heritage, capital city, metropolis, architecture

PMR450-07
Estonia, Tartu: the "Crooked House", no. 18 Town Hall Square, owes its appearance to ground subsidence.
Keywords: architecture, urban, national heritage, historic, picturesque

PMR450-06
Estonia, Narva: the tower "Langer Hermann" in Hermann's Fortress stands eyeball-to-eyeball with the Russian fortress Ivangorod, on the opposite side of the River Narva. It now houses a number of museums.
Keywords: picturesque, historic, national heritage, mediaeval, fortifications, defence

PMR450-02
Estonia, Narva: the tower "Langer Hermann" in Hermann's Fortress stands eyeball-to-eyeball with the Russian fortress Ivangorod, on the opposite side of the River Narva. It now houses a number of museums.
Keywords: picturesque, historic, national heritage, mediaeval, fortifications, defence

PMR449-07
Estonia, Tallinn: entrance to Palmse, in the Lahemaa National Park: Palmse Manor House, built for the Governor-General Carl Magnus von der Pahlen in 1697, is now used as a hotel.
Keywords: city, national heritage, historic, picturesque, capital city, metropolis, architecture

PMR449-03
Estonia, Tallinn: a terrace of houses on Kooli (Street) overlooked by the defence tower called "Loewenschede".
Keywords: city, mediaeval, national heritage, historic, picturesque, capital city, metropolis, architecture

PMR449-02
Estonia, Tallinn: the "Three Sisters", three gable houses built in the 15th century by a rich merchant for his three daughters.
Keywords: city, mediaeval, national heritage, historic, picturesque, capital city, metropolis, architecture

PMR448-12
Estonia, Tallinn: an old burgher house with storage space on the upper floors.
Keywords: city, mediaeval, national heritage, historic, picturesque, capital city, metropolis, architecture

PMR448-01
Latvia, Riga: view of the castle, built in 1350 by the Knights of theTeutonic Order, which now houses museums and the national art gallery.
Keywords: city, architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, historic, national heritage

PMR447-03
Latvia, Riga: two of the three burgher houses known as "The Three Brothers", dating from 15-18th centuries.
Keywords: city, architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, historic, national heritage, mediaeval

PMR446-08
Lithuania, Trakai: typical wooden houses of the people of the Jewish Karaite sect who were brought here over 600 years ago from the Crimea to act as palace guards for Prince Vytautas, and still maintain their language and culture.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, tradition, historic, mediaeval

PMR445-01
Poland, Gdansk: entrance to one of the burgher houses dated 1660, built above street level to prevent flooding.
Keywords: mediaeval, Danzig, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR444-12
Poland, Gdansk: gabled houses on Mariacka overshadowed by St. Mary's Cathedral.
Keywords: mediaeval, Danzig, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR443-06
Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Greifswald: market and newly-renovated houses, with the church tower in the background.
Keywords: mediaeval, gables, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR443-04
Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Greifswald: market and newly-renovated houses.
Keywords: mediaeval, gables, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR439-09
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Mittenwald: chalet-type houses climbing up the hillside.
Keywords: alpine, Alps, alpine scenery, picturesque, countryside, nature, outdoor life

PMR438-06
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Oberammergau: colourful oriel and house facade
Keywords: alpine, geraniums, picturesque, colourful, nature, fall, autumn colours

PMR437-03
Poland, Wroclaw: gabled houses on the west side of the Rynek or Market Place with the "Griffin House" ("Pod Gryfami") in Flemish Renaissance style (right).
Keywords: mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage, architecture, Breslau, colourful

PMR437-02
Poland, Wroclaw: rotunda, specially built to house the famous panorama painting "The Battle of Raclawice", (120 metres in circumference and 15 metres high), painted in 1894 by Wojciech Kossak with Jan Styka in nine months.
Keywords: national heritage, art, Breslau, architecture

PMR437-01
Poland, Wroclaw: repaving the Rynek (Market Place) with cobblestones. Row of gabled burgher houses in the background.
Keywords: mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage, architecture, Breslau

PMR436-12
Poland, Wroclaw: newly renovated gabled houses in the north east corner of the Rynek or Market Place.
Keywords: mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage, architecture, Breslau, colourful

PMR436-11
Poland, Wroclaw: newly renovated gabled houses on the Rynek or Market Place.
Keywords: mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage, architecture, Breslau, colourful

PMR435-12
Lithuania, Kaunas: the Garrison Church, built in neo Byzantine style for the town garrison of the Tzar in 1895 (side view). It now houses a museum of sculpture.
Keywords: pedestrian zone, photogenic, architecture

PMR435-11
Lithuania, Kaunas: the Garrison Church, built in neo Byzantine style for the town garrison of the Tzar in 1895. It now houses a museum of sculpture.
Keywords: pedestrian zone, photogenic, architecture

PMR435-10
Lithuania, Kaunas: newly renovated 15/16th century houses in a corner of the "Rotuses aikste" (Town Hall Square) with the cathedral tower behind.
Keywords: pedestrian zone, heritage, historic, cobbled street, traditional houses, old quarter, photogenic

PMR435-08
Lithuania, Kaunas: the Perkunas House (14/15th century) may have been a temple to the heathen god "Perkunas" whom the Lithuanians still worshipped at that time.
Keywords: pedestrian zone, pre-Christian, red brick, architecture, cobbled street, old quarter, photogenic

PMR540-12
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Unterschleissheim: modern multi-storey housing development, with the hills of Dachau on the far horizon.
Keywords: architecture, balconies, flats, apartments, dwellings

PMR540-07
Croatia: Babin Potok: burnt-out, abandoned house, pock-marked with bullet holes, not far from Bihac.
Keywords: war, driven out, burn, attack, guerilla

PMR540-03
Slovenia, Radovljica: frescoed facade of one of the mediaeval houses in the old market square.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, historic

PMR539-08
Slovakia, Zilina: Budatin Castle now houses the town's museum.
Keywords: defence, Sillein, historic, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage, architecture, fortifications

PMR434-12
Poland, Gdansk: view from the Town Hall Tower: rows of gabled burgher houses, all rebuilt after WWII, with some complete facades visible in the foreground.
Keywords: mediaeval, Danzig, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR434-11
Poland, Gdansk: view from the Town Hall Tower: rows of gabled burgher houses, all rebuilt after WWII.
Keywords: mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage, architecture, Danzig

PMR536-04
Syria: two "Qubab" houses, a form of dwelling unchanged in 2000 years, standing in the desert on the road to Damascus. Reminiscent of the Italian "Trulli" of Apulia. Note the scarecrow.
Keywords: architecture, desert, historical, natural heritage, picturesque, traditional

PMR534-07
Iraq, Baghdad: a typical older burgher house, with balcony and ceramic tiling in the facade.
Keywords: architecture, middle-class, residence, dwelling, Mesopotamia, Muslim, Islam

PMR532-11
Iraq: Bashiqa, a village in the north where Christians and Yazidi have lived together peaceably for centuries (2001). Yazidi normally speak Kurdish, but in Bashiqa Arabic is the norm. Their religion is a combination of Mithraism, Shamanism, Christianity and Islam. They are forbidden to marry outside their religion.
Yazidi family outside their house in Bashiqa.
Keywords: Mesopotamia, dwelling, Islam, Muslim

PMR531-06
Iraq, Kalhu/Kalach (now known as "Nimrud"): refounded in 13th century BC on ancient foundations by the Assyrians, it became the seat of the royal house after Ashur:
view of the ziggurat from the entrance to the north-west palace, with oblique view of the "Lamassu" guarding the door.
Keywords: architecture, Kalach, Kalhu, natural heritage, archeology, archeological, historical, desert, ruined city, Mesopotamia

PMR531-05
Iraq, Kalhu/Kalach (now known as "Nimrud"): refounded in 13th century BC on ancient foundations by the Assyrians, it became the seat of the royal house after Ashur:
one of a pair of remaining winged bulls with human heads ("Lamassu") guarding the entrance to the throne room of the north-west palace.
Keywords: architecture, Mesopotamia, ruined city, desert, historical, archeological, archeology, natural heritage, Kalhu, Kalach

PMR528-02
Iraq: reed house, as used by the marsh arabs of Shatt-Al-Arab, in a group of date palms. Rotel parked to left.
Keywords: traditional houses, Mesopotamia, dwelling, Muslim, Islam, natural heritage

PMR528-01
Iraq: reed house, as used by the marsh arabs of Shatt-Al-Arab.
Keywords: traditional houses, Mesopotamia, dwelling, Muslim, Islam, natural heritage

PMR527-10
Iraq: Ur, the oldest known large city, founded perhaps 6000 years ago, the Sumerian capital in its heyday, the third millennium BC, and according to the Bible, birthplace of Abraham as "Ur of the Chaldees":
a reconstructed house (without roof) in the residential quarter, known as "Abraham's House".
Keywords: architecture, Mesopotamia, ruined city, desert, historical, archeological, archeology, natural heritage

PMR527-05
Iraq: part of a modern Iraqi mud-built village - a group of youngsters, just returned from school.
Keywords: street scene, Mesopotamia, traditional houses, natural heritage, Islam, Muslim, dwellings, homes, mud-houses, schoolboys, scholars

PMR527-04
Iraq: part of a modern Iraqi mud-built village, with donkey and dung-heap, for making fuel cakes.
Keywords: street scene, Mesopotamia, traditional houses, natural heritage, Islam, Muslim, dwellings, homes, mud-houses

PMR527-03
Iraq: part of a modern Iraqi mud-built village, with one of the families in front of the house.
Keywords: street scene, Mesopotamia, traditional houses, natural heritage, Islam, Muslim, dwellings, homes, mud-houses

PMR527-02
Iraq: part of a modern Iraqi mud-built village.
Keywords: street scene, Mesopotamia, traditional houses, natural heritage, Islam, Muslim, dwellings, homes, mud-houses

PMR525-05
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Oberammergau: houses and stream after a snowfall.
Keywords: alpine, winter, snow, picturesque, nature

PMR524-10
England, London: the Houses of Parliament with Big Ben floodlit, from the south bank, with light reflections in the River Thames.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage

PMR524-09
England, London: the Houses of Parliament with Big Ben floodlit, from the south bank, with light reflections in the River Thames.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage

PMR522-12
Italy, Apulia, Fasano: "Trullo", a typical conical, stone dwelling, only found in the Itria valley. These "Trulli" are being used as agricultural storehouses.
Keywords: trulli, home, house, shelter , store

PMR522-11
Italy, Apulia, Fasano: "Trullo", a typical conical, stone dwelling, only found in the Itria valley; currently occupied by a farmer.
Keywords: trulli, house, home

PMR519-04
Italy, Sicily, Siracusa: dominating the city, the new church, "Madonnina delle lacrime", was built to house a miracle-working Madonna figure which "cries".
Keywords: Sicilia, Catholic, Christian, architecture

PMR516-03
Italy, Campania, Flegrean Fields (Campi Flegri): the Castle of Baia, seen from the harbour, now houses an archeological museum.
Keywords: landscape, fishing boats, colourful, volcanic, picturesque

PMR142K-17
Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: Nassauer Haus, one of the best-preserved examples of mediaeval tower houses.
Keywords: Nürnberg, defence, fortifications, autumn colours, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval

PMR142K-11
Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: the stone well in the square "Beim Tiergärtner Tor" surrounded by old timber-frame houses.
Keywords: Nürnberg, defence, fortifications, autumn colours, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval

PMR142K-09
Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: the half-timbered wellhouse in the forecourt of the Kaiserburg (Imperial Castle) , built in 1564, houses the Deep Well.
Keywords: Nürnberg, defence, fortifications, autumn colours, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval

PMR141K-36
Germany, Bavaria, Lauf an der Pegnitz: Oberer Martktplatz (Marketplace) with half-timbered houses and the Hersbrucker Tor, the main north-east gate to the mediaeval town, behind.
Keywords: mediaeval, autumn colours, reflections, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR141K-19
Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: reflections of the Maxbrücke (bridge) and Hangman's House in the River Pegnitz.
Keywords: Nürnberg, defence, fortifications, autumn colours, reflections, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval

PMR141K-18
Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: burgher houses reflected in the River Pegnitz, from the old wooden Henkersteg (Hangman's Bridge).
Keywords: Nürnberg, defence, fortifications, autumn colours, reflections, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval

PMR141K-17
Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: Hangman's House and former wine hall "Weinstadel", reflected in the River Pegnitz.
Keywords: Nürnberg, defence, fortifications, autumn colours, reflections, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval

PMR141K-16
Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: Hangman's House and former wine hall "Weinstadel", reflected in the River Pegnitz.
Keywords: Nürnberg, defence, fortifications, autumn colours, reflections, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval

PMR134K-02
Switzerland, Bernese Oberland, Thun: a traditional house with ornately carved wooden gables and balconies, near the Lauitor (Gate).
Keywords: Alps, alpine meadows, colourful, picturesque, outdoor, snow-capped, alpine flowers, alpine, mountains

PMR133K-36
Switzerland, Bernese Oberland, Thun: traditional houses on the Outer River Aare, seen from the Postbrücke (bridge).
Keywords: Alps, alpine meadows, colourful, picturesque, outdoor, snow-capped, alpine flowers, alpine, mountains

PMR133K-33
Switzerland, Bernese Oberland, Spiez: closer view of the church tower, traditional houses and harbour.
Keywords: Alps, alpine meadows, colourful, picturesque, outdoor, snow-capped, alpine flowers, alpine, mountains

PMR131K-33
Thailand, Pattaya: Baan Sukhawadee Mansion, opened in 2000 as a Buddhist shrine, was presented to the community by a local businessman. Here, the richly furnished mansion house offering conference facilities as well as shrines.
Keywords: holiday resort, Siam, seaside, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, sunshine, night life, beach

PMR131K-26
Thailand, Pattaya, Mini Siam: model of Tower Bridge, with Sydney Opera House and the Eiffel Tower, behind.
Keywords: holiday resort, Siam, seaside, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, sunshine, night life, beach

PMR131K-20
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: Al Fahidi Fort, built in 1787, the oldest building in Dubai and now housing a museum, is home to dozens of nesting Pallid Swifts.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers

PMR129K-24
Canada, Ontario: a typical house in the hamlet of Manchester, on route 7, amid autumnal trees.
Keywords: trees, sunshine, autumn leaves, autumn colours, russet and gold, autumn hues, fall, long shadows, season of mists and mellow fruitfulness, fallen leaves

PMR129K-22
Canada, Ontario, Bethany: pumpkins displayed for sale in front of a house.
Keywords: trees, sunshine, autumn leaves, autumn colours, russet and gold, autumn hues, fall, long shadows, season of mists and mellow fruitfulness, fallen leaves

PMR129K-14
Canada, Ontario, Ottawa: waterside houses on Ottawa River in Gatineau, Quebec Province.
Keywords: metropolis, architecture, capital city, picturesque, national heritage, historic, autumn, cityscape

PMR128K-35
Canada, Ontario, Ottawa: Parliament Building, in the "Gothic revival" style, started in 1859, houses the Senate and Commons Chambers, with the central Peace Tower, which was not completed until 1927.
Keywords: metropolis, cityscape, autumn, historic, national heritage, picturesque, capital city, architecture

PMR128K-34
Canada, Ontario, Ottawa: Parliament Building, in the "Gothic revival" style, started in 1859, houses the Senate and Commons Chambers, with the central Peace Tower, which was not completed until 1927.
Keywords: metropolis, cityscape, autumn, historic, national heritage, picturesque, capital city, architecture

PMR128K-13
Canada, Quebec City: view from the ramparts, typical of the older houses are the exterior stairways which saved on heating expenses.
Keywords: metropolis, picturesque, French-speaking, national heritage, historic, autumn, cityscape

PMR127K-35
USA, Maine: white clapboard house with verandah and autumn foliage in rural west central Maine.
Keywords: trees, sunshine, autumn leaves, autumn colours, russet and gold, autumn hues, fall, long shadows, season of mists and mellow fruitfulness, fallen leaves, New England

PMR127K-16
Canada, Ontario, Toronto: suburban semi-detached house and garden in Bramalea.
Keywords: domestic, summer, retired couple, commuter belt

PMR127K-15
Canada, Ontario, Toronto: suburban semi-detached house and garden in Bramalea.
Keywords: domestic, architecture, commuter belt

PMR126K-35
Germany, Brandenburg, Potsdam: the Dragon House in Sans Souci Park, built in 1770 and once the home of the royal vintner, now houses a cafe.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque

PMR126K-01
Germany, Brandenburg, Potsdam: the Chinese House in Sans Souci Park, seen through the trees, with reflection in the River Schafgraben.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque

PMR125K-10
Germany, Berlin: central facade of the Baroque Arsenal (Zeughaus), built 1695-1706, which now houses the Historical Museum.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque, capital city

PMR124K-36
Germany, Thuringia, Gotha: outer facade of the west wing of Friedenstein Palace which now houses a museum.
Keywords: East Germany, picturesque, Baroque, architecture, historic, national heritage

PMR124K-29
Germany, Saxony, Bautzen: colourful house facades on Schloss Strasse.
Keywords: East Germany, picturesque, architecture, historic, national heritage, "capital" of Oberlausitz

PMR124K-23
Germany, Saxony, Bautzen: market stalls in the Hauptmarkt, with facades of Patrician houses in the background.
Keywords: East Germany, "capital" of Oberlausitz, picturesque, Baroque, architecture, historic, national heritage

PMR124K-16
Germany, Saxony, Görlitz: "Schönhof" (1526), one of the finest, oldest Renaissance burgher houses in Germany.
Keywords: East Germany, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque

PMR124K-15
Germany, Saxony, Görlitz: the frescoed "Acanthus House" at 20 Neisse Strasse houses a restaurant.
Keywords: East Germany, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque

PMR124K-14
Germany, Saxony, Görlitz: terrace of renovated 19th century houses with stone balconies on Ufer Strasse.
Keywords: East Germany, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque

PMR124K-13
Germany, Saxony, Görlitz: houses in Zgorzelec, on the Polish side, reflected in the waters of the River Neisse.
Keywords: East Germany, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque

PMR123K-09
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: Al Fahidi Fort, built in 1878, is the oldest extant building in Dubai, and now houses the Dubai Museum.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers

PMR123K-05
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: low-rise housing on one of the arms of the Palm-Jumeirah development, with skyscrapers on the mainland in the background.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers

PMR122K-15
Thailand, Pattaya, Nong Nooch Tropical Botanical Garden and Resort: the cactus house.
Keywords: holiday resort, Siam, seaside, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, sunshine, night life, beach

PMR122K-14
Thailand, Pattaya, Nong Nooch Tropical Botanical Garden and Resort: the cactus house.
Keywords: holiday resort, Siam, seaside, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, sunshine, night life, beach

PMR119K-29
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Bad Tölz: pavement café and facades of burgher houses stretching down the Marktstrasse towards the River Isar.
Keywords: architecture, Bavarian village, frescoes, painted facades, colourful facades, picturesque, national heritage, tradition

PMR119K-27
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Bad Tölz: a row of historic burgher houses on the Marktstrasse, with the Altes Rathaus (Old Town Hall) in the foreground.
Keywords: architecture, tradition, national heritage, picturesque, colourful facades, painted facades, frescoes, Bavarian village

PMR119K-22
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schleissheim: view from Zeppelin
LZ N07-100 Airship (D-LZZF) of Schleissheim aerodrome with historic control tower and hangars housing the aircraft collection of the Deutsches Museum.
Keywords: Zeppelin, aerial view, balloon, dirigible, civil aviation, aircraft, lighter-than-air-flight, airship, aviation

PMR118K-24
Jordan: Umm Qais, in the north of the country, dates back to the 7th century BC, and was formerly called "Gadara" (cf. the "Gadarene Swine" of the Bible). House doorway in the derelict Ottoman village, with Hercules' club carved into the basalt lintel.
Keywords: Roman architecture, archeological site, national heritage, classical architecture, archeology, excavations, ruined city, Gadara

PMR116K-32
Jordan, As-Shobak: a village of adobe houses in the wadi blends into its background.
Keywords: geology, community, Islamic, Muslim, picturesque, rock formations, desert

PMR114K-18
Cyprus, Kourion (Curium): the Roman city was destroyed in an earthquake in 365 AD. Roman mosaic of gladiatorial combat in the "House of the Gladiators".
Keywords: ruins, architecture, Byzantine, historical, Kurium, Kourion, Curium, Roman remains, archeological excavations

PMR114K-17
Cyprus, Kourion (Curium): the Roman city was destroyed in an earthquake in 365 AD. Roman mosaic of gladiatorial combat in the "House of the Gladiators".
Keywords: ruins, archeological excavations, Roman remains, Curium, Kourion, Kurium, historical, Byzantine, architecture

PMR114K-13
Cyprus, Kourion (Curium): the Roman city was destroyed in an earthquake in 365 AD. Mosaic of Ktisis, the Spirit of Creation, holding a rule, in the House of Eustolios.
Keywords: ruins, architecture, Byzantine, historical, Kurium, Kourion, Curium, Roman remains, archeological excavations

PMR114K-12
Cyprus, Kourion (Curium): the Roman city was destroyed in an earthquake in 365 AD. wide-span roofing protects the House of Eustolios, a 4th century Roman Villa.
Keywords: ruins, archeological excavations, Roman remains, Curium, Kourion, Kurium, historical, Byzantine, architecture

PMR113K-21
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Donauwörth: houses built on to the old town wall, with the parish church tower behind.
Keywords: architecture, Gothic architecture, picturesque, national heritage, historic, mediaeval, formal gardens, park, Schwaben

PMR113K-07
USA, Oregon: Heceta Head Lighthouse, erected in 1894, stands 205 feet above sea level. Nearby is Heceta House, the former light-keeper's quarters.
Keywords: countryside, cliffs, beach, breakers, deserted shore, coastline, rugged coast

PMR112K-21
Canada, Vancouver BC: view from Vancouver Lookout (177 metres) atop Harbour Centre Tower - view of Province House, Canada Place, Burrard Inlet and Stanley Park.
Keywords: modern architecture, western seaboard, cityscape, panorama, metropolis, high-rise buildings, skyscrapers

PMR111K-07
Canada, British Colombia, Vancouver Island, Victoria: House in Michigan Street.
Keywords: architecture, detached house, suburbia, wooden dwelling, picturesque

PMR111K-01
Canada, British Colombia, Vancouver Island, Qualicum Beach: New-build House in Memorial Avenue.
Keywords: architecture, detached house, suburbia, wooden dwelling, picturesque

PMR110K-17
Canada, Vancouver Island: new housing on the south coast of Vancouver Island near Ross Bay.
Keywords: panorama, modern housing, suburbia, residence

PMR109K-17
France, Périgord, St. Genies: view of stone-built houses from across the village green.
Keywords: Dordogne, picturesque, national heritage, architecture, Neanderthal, stone-age man, cave dwellings, historic, mediaeval, Cro-Magnon

PMR109K-14
France, Périgord, Les Eyzies: modern houses standing on the ledge where dwellings have been for thousands of years, sheltered by the overhanging cliffs.
Keywords: Dordogne, picturesque, national heritage, Neanderthal, stone-age man, cave dwellings, historic, Cro-Magnon, natural shelters

PMR109K-13
France, Périgord, Les Eyzies: modern houses standing on the ledge where dwellings have been for thousands of years, sheltered by the overhanging cliffs.
Keywords: Dordogne, picturesque, national heritage, Neanderthal, stone-age man, cave dwellings, historic, Cro-Magnon, natural shelters

PMR109K-04
Germany, Baden-Württemberg: the "Ladies' House", part of the Cistercian Monastery Heiligkreuztal, consecrated in 1227.
Keywords: picturesque, historic, architecture, Catholic, religious building, national heritage, timber frame

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

PMR108K-25
Germany, Saxony, Dresden: the Frauenkirche, reconsecrated in 2005 after wartime destruction, towering over the newly rebuilt burgher houses.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque

PMR106K-35
Peru, Cusco, Ollantaytambo: an Inca town (2792 metres a.s.l.) built by Pachacuti in the 15th century, which largely retains intact the original layout of roads and houses. Many houses are today occupied by descendants of the Incas.

The Patakancha River today flows past modern buildings decorated with colourful flowers.
Keywords: High Andes, Cuzco, Qosqo, Inca architecture, Urubamba Valley, Ullantaytampu

PMR106K-34
Peru, Cusco, Ollantaytambo: an Inca town (2792 metres a.s.l.) built by Pachacuti in the 15th century, which largely retains intact the original layout of roads and houses. Many houses are today occupied by descendants of the Incas.

Statue of Inca Chief Ollanta, who gave his name to the town
Keywords: High Andes, Cuzco, Qosqo, Inca architecture, Urubamba Valley, Ullantaytampu, monument, Inca warrior

PMR106K-33
Peru, Cusco, Ollantaytambo: an Inca town (2792 metres a.s.l.) built by Pachacuti in the 15th century, which largely retains intact the original layout of roads and houses. Many houses are today occupied by descendants of the Incas.

Three Quechua women in colourful costumes, with original Inca buildings in the background..
Keywords: High Andes, Cuzco, Qosqo, Inca architecture, Urubamba Valley, Ullantaytampu, Quechua dress, traditional dress

PMR106K-32
Peru, Cusco, Ollantaytambo: an Inca town (2792 metres a.s.l.) built by Pachacuti in the 15th century, which largely retains intact the original layout of roads and houses. Many houses are today occupied by descendants of the Incas.

Part of the extensive Inca waterworks: an irregation channel bringing water from the terraces.
Keywords: High Andes, Ullantaytampu, Urubamba Valley, Inca architecture, Qosqo, Cuzco

PMR106K-31
Peru, Cusco, Ollantaytambo: an Inca town (2792 metres a.s.l.) built by Pachacuti in the 15th century, which largely retains intact the original layout of roads and houses. Many houses are today occupied by descendants of the Incas.
A perfectly preserved Inca spring, with the water still running, to the north of Manyakari Square.
Keywords: High Andes, Cuzco, Qosqo, Inca architecture, Urubamba Valley, Ullantaytampu, Inca waterworks

PMR106K-30
Peru, Cusco, Ollantaytambo: an Inca town (2792 metres a.s.l.) built by Pachacuti in the 15th century, which largely retains intact the original layout of roads and houses. Many houses are today occupied by descendants of the Incas.

An Inca bath with the water supply still functioning, to the north of Manyakari Square.
Keywords: High Andes, Inca waterworks, Ullantaytampu, Urubamba Valley, Inca architecture, Qosqo, Cuzco

PMR106K-29
Peru, Cusco, Ollantaytambo: an Inca town (2792 metres a.s.l.) built by Pachacuti in the 15th century, which largely retains intact the original layout of roads and houses. Many houses are today occupied by descendants of the Incas.

The Araqhama quarter of the Inca town, with its square, Manyaraki to the right.
Keywords: High Andes, Ullantaytampu, Urubamba Valley, Inca architecture, Qosqo, Cuzco

PMR106K-28
Peru, Cusco, Ollantaytambo: an Inca town (2792 metres a.s.l.) built by Pachacuti in the 15th century, which largely retains intact the original layout of roads and houses. Many houses are today occupied by descendants of the Incas.

The cliff to the west of the town is terraced from top to bottom and could supply sufficient food for the whole population. Unlike most Inca terraces, these are built with cut and worked stones.
Keywords: High Andes, Ullantaytampu, Urubamba Valley, Inca architecture, Qosqo, Cuzco

PMR106K-27
Peru, Cusco, Ollantaytambo: an Inca town (2792 metres a.s.l.) built by Pachacuti in the 15th century, which largely retains intact the original layout of roads and houses. Many houses are today occupied by descendants of the Incas.

Inca corn granaries carved out of the cliff (right) and "the face" (left). The grain was here secure against pests, protected from the weather, and well ventillated.
Keywords: High Andes, Cuzco, Qosqo, Inca architecture, Urubamba Valley, Ullantaytampu

PMR106K-20
Peru, Cusco, Pisac: In the vicinity of Pisac and the "Sacred Valley" a number of important Inca sites are to be found.

View of the lower Inca site (Pisaqa) where the buildings were constructed with uncut stone, probably dwelling houses (?)
Keywords: High Andes, Cuzco, Qosqo, Inca architecture, Urubamba Valley, bird's eye view, flower profusion

PMR105K-35
Peru, Cusco, Machu Picchu: ruins of a pre-Colombian Inca site situated 2430 metres a.s.l. on a ridge above the Urubamba River (the Inca "Sacred Valley"). Sometimes called "The Lost City of the Incas" because it was not found by the Spanish invaders. Begun in 1430 AD, it was abandoned before completion for reasons which are not yet clear. Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983.

A street with dwelling houses, which were not constructed with cut stones like the religious buildings.
Keywords: High Andes, Cuzco, Qosqo, Inca architecture, Quechua, historic site

PMR105K-31
Peru, Cusco, Machu Picchu: ruins of a pre-Colombian Inca site situated 2430 metres a.s.l. on a ridge above the Urubamba River (the Inca "Sacred Valley"). Sometimes called "The Lost City of the Incas" because it was not found by the Spanish invaders. Begun in 1430 AD, it was abandoned before completion for reasons which are not yet clear. Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983.

View of the residential area. The houses were formerly roofed with tree trunks and straw.
Keywords: High Andes, Cuzco, Qosqo, Inca architecture, Quechua, historic site

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

PMR104K-33
Peru, Departamento de Puno, Atuncolla: typical farmhouse of a Colla family: children from the neighbouring houses by the Rotel bus.
Keywords: High Andes, farm life

PMR104K-16
Peru, Departamento de Puno, Juli: a neglected house manifests some fine stone carving - view of the portal with carved columns, lintel and tympanum.
Keywords: High Andes, picturesque, historic village

PMR104K-15
Peru, Departamento de Puno, Juli: a neglected house manifests some fine stone carving.
Keywords: High Andes, picturesque, historic village

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

PMR102K-15
Chile, Parinacota, Arica: Founded by the Spanish in 1541, the city is surrounded by the Atacama Desert, enjoys minimal rainfall, and is known as "the city of eternal spring, where the sun shines every day". Until 1880 it was part of Peru. La Aduana (customs house) also designed by Gustave Eiffel, now houses the Cultural Centre.
Keywords: Pacific Coast, architecture, public buildings

PMR102K-02
Chile, Tarapacá: Humberstone Saltpetre Works which produced saltpetre and iodene from 1864 until 1960 when it closed its gates due to falling demand. The works and the deserted company town are now an industrial museum. A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2005. A row of workers' houses, now empty.
Keywords: ghost town, mining industry, workers' town, pampinos, saltpeter

PMR099K-25
Argentina: San Miguel de Tucumán, the largest city in northern Argentina, was founded in 1565 by Spanish Conquistador, Diego de Villarroel. A former casino, built in 1911 by architects Hughe and Colmegna, this building now houses the Legislature of Tucumán.
Keywords: architecture, street scene

PMR099K-14
Argentina: San Miguel de Tucumán, the largest city in northern Argentina, was founded in 1565 by Spanish Conquistador, Diego de Villarroel. Government House (for the Province of Tucumán) on the Plaza Independencia.
Keywords: architecture, street scene, plaza mayor

PMR098K-29
Paraguay, Asunción (full name: Nuestra Senora Santa Maria de la Asunción): "El Cabildo" , built in 1844, was the seat of the Executive until 1894 and then of the National Congress of Paraguay until 2003. It now houses the Cultural Centre of the Republic. Here reflected in the pool in Plaza de la Independencia.
Keywords: capital city, architecture

PMR098K-24
Paraguay, Asunción (full name: Nuestra Senora Santa Maria de la Asunción): "El Cabildo" , built in 1844, was the seat of the Executive until 1894 and then of the National Congress of Paraguay until 2003. It now houses the Cultural Centre of the Republic.
Keywords: capital city, architecture

PMR095K-03
Libya: Ghadames, a Tuareg town, population about 7000, lies approximately 500 miles south-west of Tripoli. It dates back probably to about 3000 BC, thriving in Roman, Byzantine and Arab times. The houses in the old town are all of baked mud, and many of the alleys are enclosed with vaulting as protection from the sun. A UNESCO World Heritage Site. Here: a stallholder with a large pile of melons in the modern vegetable market.
Keywords: Maghreb, ancient town, historic town, Berber

PMR095K-02
Libya: Ghadames, a Tuareg town, population about 7000, lies approximately 500 miles south-west of Tripoli. It dates back probably to about 3000 BC, thriving in Roman, Byzantine and Arab times. The houses in the old town are all of baked mud, and many of the alleys are enclosed with vaulting as protection from the sun. A UNESCO World Heritage Site. Here: a stallholder with a large pile of melons in the modern vegetable market.
Keywords: Maghreb, ancient town, historic town, Berber

PMR095K-01
Libya: Ghadames, a Tuareg town, population about 7000, lies approximately 500 miles south-west of Tripoli. It dates back probably to about 3000 BC, thriving in Roman, Byzantine and Arab times. The houses in the old town are all of baked mud, and many of the alleys are enclosed with vaulting as protection from the sun. A UNESCO World Heritage Site. Here: a Tuareg in typical dress, in the modern food market.
Keywords: Maghreb, Berber, historic town, ancient town

PMR094K-36
Libya: Ghadames, a Tuareg town, population about 7000, lies approximately 500 miles south-west of Tripoli. It dates back probably to about 3000 BC, thriving in Roman, Byzantine and Arab times. The houses in the old town are all of baked mud, and many of the alleys are enclosed with vaulting as protection from the sun. A UNESCO World Heritage Site. Here: the gardens, enclosed with high mud walls, contain many date palms.
Keywords: Maghreb, Berber, historic town, ancient town

PMR094K-35
Libya: Ghadames, a Tuareg town, population about 7000, lies approximately 500 miles south-west of Tripoli. It dates back probably to about 3000 BC, thriving in Roman, Byzantine and Arab times. The houses in the old town are all of baked mud, and many of the alleys are enclosed with vaulting as protection from the sun. A UNESCO World Heritage Site. Here: a typical square, unpaved, with shops displaying locally made souvenirs.
Keywords: Maghreb, Berber, historic town, ancient town

PMR094K-24
Libya, Tripolitania: ruins of the ancient city of Sabratha, founded about 500 BC as a Phoenician trading post, later being Romanised after Carthage fell to the Romans in the Third Punic War in 146 BC. It reached its peak under the Emperor Septimius Severus in the 2nd and 3rd centuries AD, but was severely damaged in an earthquake in 365 AD. After the Arab conquest it lost all importance to Leptis Magna. Here: the Curia (Senate House), with wide steps for the chairs of the magistrates.
Keywords: Roman architecture, archeological excavations, archeology, Maghreb, Punic architecture

PMR093K-26
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schleissheim: the "Lustheim" in the grounds of Schleissheim Palace, built as a hunting lodge and retreat, now houses an extensive collection of Meissen porcelain.
Keywords: architecture, Schleißheimer Schloß, Baroque architecture, Schloss Schleissheim, park, flower gardens

PMR093K-12
Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: Imperial Castle with "Heathens' Tower" (left) and the small building housing the deep well.
Keywords: Nürnberg, historic town, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage, castle, fortress, half timbered buildings, Bavarian flag

PMR093K-11
Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: old burgher houses with their reflections in the River Pegnitz.
Keywords: Nürnberg, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, historic town

PMR090K-15
Albania, Berat: Ottoman houses mounting the hillside give the town its pseudonym "town of a thousand windows". In the 6th century BC it was a Greek fortress-settlement of the Dassaretae tribe, later the Illyrian town of "Antipatrea", and then taken by the Romans in the 2nd century BC. Here: houses in the Gorica quarter, on the other side of the River Osum, in late afternoon.
Keywords: Shqiperia, architecture, Turkish houses, historic town, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval

PMR090K-14
Albania, Berat: Ottoman houses mounting the hillside give the town its pseudonym "town of a thousand windows". In the 6th century BC it was a Greek fortress-settlement of the Dassaretae tribe, later the Illyrian town of "Antipatrea", and then taken by the Romans in the 2nd century BC. Here: the 16th century "Leaden Mosque" (Xhamie e Plumbit), so called after the lead-coated domes of the roof.
Keywords: Shqiperia, Muslim, Islam, minaret, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage, historic town, architecture

PMR090K-13
Albania, Berat: Ottoman houses mounting the hillside give the town its pseudonym "town of a thousand windows". In the 6th century BC it was a Greek fortress-settlement of the Dassaretae tribe, later the Illyrian town of "Antipatrea", and then taken by the Romans in the 2nd century BC. Here: the bus terminus for the yellow "furgons" (minibuses) with the Orthodox Cathedral behind.
Keywords: Shqiperia, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage, historic town, Turkish houses, architecture

PMR090K-12
Albania, Berat: Ottoman houses mounting the hillside give the town its pseudonym "town of a thousand windows". In the 6th century BC it was a Greek fortress-settlement of the Dassaretae tribe, later the Illyrian town of "Antipatrea", and then taken by the Romans in the 2nd century BC. Here: Helveti-teqe (prayer hall) of the Bekteshi Dervish order, built in 1782.
Keywords: Shqiperia, Muslim, Islam, Ottoman, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage, historic town, architecture

PMR090K-11
Albania, Berat: Ottoman houses mounting the hillside give the town its pseudonym "town of a thousand windows". In the 6th century BC it was a Greek fortress-settlement of the Dassaretae tribe, later the Illyrian town of "Antipatrea", and then taken by the Romans in the 2nd century BC. Here: Helveti-teqe (prayer hall) of the Bekteshi Dervish order, built in 1782, and local inhabitant.
Keywords: Shqiperia, Muslim, Islam, architecture, Turkish houses, historic town, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, Ottoman

PMR090K-10
Albania, Berat: Ottoman houses mounting the hillside give the town its pseudonym "town of a thousand windows". In the 6th century BC it was a Greek fortress-settlement of the Dassaretae tribe, later the Illyrian town of "Antipatrea", and then taken by the Romans in the 2nd century BC. Here: a former "Han" (Turkish inn), built at the end of the17th century, in the town centre.
Keywords: Shqiperia, architecture, Turkish houses, historic town, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval

PMR090K-09
Albania, Berat: In the 6th century BC the town was a Greek fortress-settlement of the Dassaretae tribe, later the Illyrian town of "Antipatrea", and then taken by the Romans in the 2nd century BC. Here: a square in the old walled citadel on the hill ("Kala"), with curved-roofed Ottoman hall in the foreground, and the fortified walls and towers of the citadel behind.
Keywords: Shqiperia, Ottoman, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage, historic town, Turkish houses, architecture

PMR090K-08
Albania, Berat: In the 6th century BC the town was a Greek fortress-settlement of the Dassaretae tribe, later the Illyrian town of "Antipatrea", and then taken by the Romans in the 2nd century BC. Here: a narrow cobbled street in the old walled citadel on the hilltop ("Kala"), where the bay windows of the second storey Ottoman houses almost meet.
Keywords: Shqiperia, Ottoman, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage, historic town, Turkish houses, architecture

PMR090K-07
Albania, Berat: In the 6th century BC the town was a Greek fortress-settlement of the Dassaretae tribe, later the Illyrian town of "Antipatrea", and then taken by the Romans in the 2nd century BC. Here: a cobbled street in the old walled citadel on the hilltop ("Kala"), with whitewashed Ottoman houses grow vines and flowers.
Keywords: Shqiperia, Ottoman, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage, historic town, Turkish houses, architecture

PMR090K-06
Albania, Berat: In the 6th century BC the town was a Greek fortress-settlement of the Dassaretae tribe, later the Illyrian town of "Antipatrea", and then taken by the Romans in the 2nd century BC. Here: a cobbled street in the old walled citadel on the hilltop ("Kala"), with a row of Ottoman houses.
Keywords: Shqiperia, Ottoman, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage, historic town, Turkish houses, architecture

PMR090K-05
Albania, Berat: In the 6th century BC the town was a Greek fortress-settlement of the Dassaretae tribe, later the Illyrian town of "Antipatrea", and then taken by the Romans in the 2nd century BC. Here: a cobbled street in the old walled citadel on the hilltop ("Kala"), with the owner of the five-roomed house, Abdulla, a confirmed Communist and supporter of Enver Hoxha, standing in front of the door.
Keywords: Shqiperia, architecture, Turkish houses, historic town, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, Ottoman

PMR090K-04
Albania, Berat: In the 6th century BC the town was a Greek fortress-settlement of the Dassaretae tribe, later the Illyrian town of "Antipatrea", and then taken by the Romans in the 2nd century BC. Here: a ship-like house in the old town occupies an acute angle between two streets.
Keywords: Shqiperia, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage, historic town, Turkish houses, architecture

PMR090K-03
Albania, Berat: In the 6th century BC the town was a Greek fortress-settlement of the Dassaretae tribe, later the Illyrian town of "Antipatrea", and then taken by the Romans in the 2nd century BC. Here: a diminutive ironmonger's shop with a large variety of wares on display.
Keywords: Shqiperia, small business, free enterprise, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage, historic town, Turkish houses, architecture

PMR090K-02
Albania, Berat: Ottoman houses mounting the hillside give the town its pseudonym "town of a thousand windows". In the 6th century BC it was a Greek fortress-settlement of the Dassaretae tribe, later the Illyrian town of "Antipatrea", and then taken by the Romans in the 2nd century BC.
Keywords: Shqiperia, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage, historic town, Turkish houses, architecture

PMR090K-01
Albania, Berat: Ottoman houses mounting the hillside give the town its pseudonym "town of a thousand windows". In the 6th century BC it was a Greek fortress-settlement of the Dassaretae tribe, later the Illyrian town of "Antipatrea", and then taken by the Romans in the 2nd century BC.
Keywords: Shqiperia, architecture, Turkish houses, historic town, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval

PMR089K-05
Montenegro, Podgorica: equestrian statue of King Nicholas I (Kral Nikolai) (1841-1921), Montenegro's first and only king.
Keywords: Yugoslavia, royal house, monument, new capital city

PMR087K-21
Bosnia and Herzegovina, Mostar: many of the old stone houses have new roofs after shell damage 1992-5.
Keywords: Islam, picturesque, national heritage, historic, Ottoman, Bosniaks, Muslim

PMR087K-20
Bosnia and Herzegovina, Mostar: shops and cafés in restored Ottoman houses are attracting tourists again after the fighting of 1992-5.
Keywords: Islam, minaret, mosque, picturesque, national heritage, historic, Ottoman, Bosniaks, Muslim

PMR087K-06
Croatia, Dalmatia, Split: Diocletian's Palace, built by the Roman Emperor between 295 and 305 AD in a square format with side walls of about 200 metres. Most of the walls and substantial parts of the inner constructions have been preserved. Here: an ancient house, still occupied, within the Roman walls.
Keywords: national heritage, Yugoslavia, Roman architecture, mediaeval, picturesque, historic town

PMR086K-29
Croatia, Dalmatia, Zadar: street scene, with a row of typical house facades and carved stone bay window. The Croatian flag flies from an adjacent building.
Keywords: national heritage, mediaeval, picturesque, historic town

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

PMR086K-10
Germany, Lower Saxony, Hamelin: a row of handsome Burgher houses in the Osterstrasse pedestrian zone.
Keywords: historic town, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage, Niedersachsen, Hameln, pied piper of Hamelin, rat catcher, legends, Renaissance architecture

PMR086K-09
Germany, Lower Saxony, Hamelin: an example of "Weser Renaissance" architecture, with carved and brightly painted decorations on the timber frames, the "Stiftsherrenhaus" built in 1558 which now houses the town museum. In front is a large pavement café.
Keywords: historic town, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage, Niedersachsen, Hameln, pied piper of Hamelin, rat catcher, legends, Renaissance architecture, timber framed buildings, half timbered houses

PMR086K-08
Germany, Lower Saxony, Hamelin: an example of "Weser Renaissance" architecture, with carved and brightly painted decorations on the timber frames - detail of copious corner decorations on the"Stiftsherrenhaus" built in 1558.
Keywords: historic town, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage, Niedersachsen, Hameln, pied piper of Hamelin, rat catcher, legends, Renaissance architecture, timber framed buildings, half timbered houses

PMR086K-06
Germany, Lower Saxony, Hamelin: an example of "Weser Renaissance" architecture, with carved and brightly painted decorations on the timber frames (late 16th to early 17th century).
Keywords: historic town, half timbered houses, timber framed buildings, Renaissance architecture, legends, rat catcher, pied piper of Hamelin, Hameln, Niedersachsen, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval

PMR086K-05
Germany, Lower Saxony, Hamelin: an example of "Weser Renaissance" architecture, with carved and brightly painted decorations on the timber frames (late 16th to early 17th century).
Keywords: historic town, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage, Niedersachsen, Hameln, pied piper of Hamelin, rat catcher, legends, Renaissance architecture, timber framed buildings, half timbered houses

PMR086K-04
Germany, Thuringia, Eisenach: the "Bach House", devoted to exhibits and memorabilia of Johann Sebastian Bach, who was born in the city.
Keywords: historic town, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR086K-01
Germany, Thuringia, Eisenach: the Baroque Stadtschloss (Palace) was built in the mid 18th century for Duke Ernst August, but now houses a museum.
Keywords: historic town, picturesque, national heritage, architecture

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-18
Flower of Degamoara orchid hybrid "Piranha".
Keywords: house plants, orchidea

PMR085K-17
Flower of Degamoara orchid hybrid "Piranha".
Keywords: house plants, orchidea

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

PMR084K-29
Czech Republic, Prague: National Theatre/Opera House with the west part of the Legii most (bridge) and weir on the River Vltava/Moldau.
Keywords: Czech capital, architecture, metropolis, national heritage, historic

PMR084K-20
Czech Republic, Prague: Loretto Church (Loreta), built in 1626, contains the Casa Santa (House of Mary) in its courtyard.
Keywords: Czech capital, Catholic, architecture, metropolis, national heritage, historic

PMR083K-02
Germany, Franconia, Nuremberg: timber-framed houses, including the town's oldest (centre) in the square "Beim Tiergärtner Tor", with the castle in the background.
Keywords: Nürnberg, historic town, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage

PMR082K-17
Cyprus, Omodhos: Plant-filled inner courtyard of a typical house, with balconies.
Keywords: photogenic, village, traditional village, heritage, visitor attraction, picturesque

PMR082K-03
England, Buckingham: Waddesdon Manor (National Trust), near Aylesbury, built 1874-89 for Baron Ferdinand Rothschild.
Keywords: Manor House, national heritage, historic house, architecture, gracious living, art collections, chateaux

PMR081K-23
Tunisia: Dougga, Ruins of the city "Thugga", founded in the 4th century BC by Numidians, becoming Roman in the 2nd century AD, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the best preserved Roman city in Africa. The lower storey of a substantial Roman house.
Keywords: picturesque, archeological site, architecture, heritage, historic, Maghreb

PMR081K-11
Tunisia, Sousse: The Kasbah (859 AD) now houses the Archeological Museum with a fine collection of Roman mosaics.
Keywords: Islamic, picturesque, Muslim, Mohamed, heritage, historic, Maghreb

PMR080K-19
Tunisia, Matmata: The Jerbalia Berbers have lived in underground dwellings since the 11th century. These normally comprise a central courtyard, open to the sky, with rooms leading off on all sides. The majority now live in normal houses. Here:" Marhaba/Bienvenue/Welcome", written, Hollywood-style, on the mountainside.
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Mohammedan, Maghreb, historic, heritage, picturesque, archeology, troglodyte

PMR080K-18
Tunisia, Matmata: The Jerbalia Berbers have lived in underground dwellings since the 11th century. These normally comprise a central courtyard, open to the sky, with rooms leading off on all sides. The majority now live in normal houses. Here: simpler dwellings are created by burrowing into the soft cliffside.
Keywords: Islam, troglodyte, archeology, picturesque, heritage, historic, Maghreb, Mohammedan, Muslim

PMR080K-17
Tunisia, Matmata: The Jerbalia Berbers have lived in underground dwellings since the 11th century. These normally comprise a central courtyard, open to the sky, with rooms leading off on all sides. The majority now live in normal houses. View from ground level.
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Mohammedan, Maghreb, historic, heritage, picturesque, archeology, troglodyte

PMR080K-16
Tunisia, Matmata: The Jerbalia Berbers have lived in underground dwellings since the 11th century. These normally comprise a central courtyard, open to the sky, with rooms leading off on all sides. The majority now live in normal houses. Here: corn being milled between two stones in the courtyard.
Keywords: Islam, troglodyte, archeology, picturesque, heritage, historic, Maghreb, Mohammedan, Muslim

PMR079K-31
Tunisia, Sousse: typical house facade with wrought iron balkonies in the Medina.
Keywords: old quarter, picturesque, atmospheric, Islam, Muslim, Mohammedan, Maghreb, historic, heritage

PMR079K-14
Germany, Rhineland-Palatinate, Mainz: fruit, vegetable and flower market with old burgher houses in the background.
Keywords: historic town, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage, Rhineland Palatinate

PMR079K-11
Germany, Rhineland-Palatinate, Mainz: fruit, vegetable and flower market with old burgher houses in the background.
Keywords: historic town, Rhineland Palatinate, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval

PMR079K-10
Germany, Rhineland-Palatinate, Mainz: fruit, vegetable and flower market with old burgher houses in the background.
Keywords: historic town, Rhineland Palatinate, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval

PMR079K-09
Germany, Rhineland-Palatinate, Mainz: fruit, vegetable and flower market with old burgher houses in the background.
Keywords: historic town, Rhineland Palatinate, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval

PMR077K-23
Germany, Baden- Wurttemberg, Bad Waldsee: the market square with the old Kornhaus (Gothic) on the far side.
Keywords: heritage, al fresco food, street cafe, mediaeval, half timbered houses, timber frame houses, Gothic architecture, historic

PMR077K-22
Germany, Baden-Wurttemberg, Bad Waldsee: the high street with Heiligen Geist Spital, dating from 1300, at the far end.
Keywords: heritage, historic, Gothic architecture, timber frame houses, half timbered houses, mediaeval

PMR0084K-19
Czech Republic, Prague: Loretto Church (Loreta), built in 1626, contains the Casa Santa (House of Mary) in its courtyard.
Keywords: Czech capital, Catholic, architecture, metropolis, national heritage, historic

PMR057K-11
England, Devon: Ring of Bells, a thatched public house in North Bovey, on Dartmoor.

PMR055K-32
Malta, Valletta: Archbishop Street, with house balconies and dome of the Church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel.

PMR054K-09
Spain, Andalusia, El Rocio: About 50 kilometres from Seville, El Rocio lies on the edge of the Donana National Park and Water Bird Reserve. Many of the houses still have tethering posts for horses.

PMR054K-08
Spain, Andalusia, El Rocio: About 50 kilometres from Seville, El Rocio lies on the edge of the Donana National Park and Water Bird Reserve. Here, a typican row of houses, all with verandas.

PMR053K-28
Gibraltar: Government House and Main Street.

PMR052K-21
Spain, Old Castile, Leon: Renaissance style Palacio de los Guzmanes, dating from 1560, now houses local government departments.
Keywords: Renaissance architecture

PMR052K-15
Spain, Galicia, La Coruna: Castillo de San Anton from across the harbour. It now houses the Archeological Museum.

PMR049K-19
Coffee break in the garden of a newly built house in Tala, about five miles above Paphos, surrounded by flowers.
Keywords: happy retirement!, expats enjoying the sun, expats, sun, good life, hot weather, peace and quiet

PMR049K-18
Cyprus: New house at Tala, about five miles above Paphos, with roses and geraniums in flower.
Keywords: property development

PMR047K-32
Guatemala: Antigua was the capital city of Guatemala from 1541 to 1773, the year of the disastrous earthquake. After considerable renovations, it is now attracting increasing numbers of tourists. Here, luxuriant inner garden in one of the old colonial houses, now a hotel.

PMR047K-15
Honduras, Tegucigalpa: The former Presidential Palace, now housing a museum, overlooks the Rio Choluteca (view from above Puente Mallol).

PMR047K-14
Honduras, Tegucigalpa: The former Presidential Palace, now housing a museum, overlooks the Rio Choluteca.

PMR046K-30
Nicaragua, Granada: Typical restored colonial houses and a gaily painted horse carriage.

PMR046K-29
Nicaragua, Granada: Typical restored colonial houses, painted in pastel shades, with a newly painted two-storey house towering over the rest.

PMR046K-28
Nicaragua, Granada: Typical restored colonial houses, painted in pastel shades, on a side street, with the volcano Mombacho rising in the background.

PMR046K-27
Nicaragua, Granada: Typical restored colonial houses, painted in pastel shades, with a fine balcony (centre).

PMR046K-17
Costa Rica, San Jose: Teatro Nacional (Opera House), built in1897, one of the country's architectural treasures.

PMR029K-28
Australia, Queensland: The Ettamogah Pub at Palmview, on the Bruce Highway: an Australian institution.
Keywords: beer, public house, whimsy

PMR025K-14
Australia, Tasmania, Hobart: Salamanca Place, where these old stone dock offices now house tourist boutiques and souvenir shops.

PMR025K-06
Australia, Tasmania: Penny Royal Village, a picturesque row of restored ironstone houses in Launceston.
Keywords: architecture

PMR023K-30
Malaysia, Malacca/Melaka: Wooden replica of a Sultanate Palace which houses the Malacca Cultural Museum.
Keywords: oldest town in Malaysia

PMR023K-27
Malaysia, Malacca/Melaka: View from the historic "A Famosa" hill fort, with large new housing estate (top left).

PMR019K-24
Czech Republic: Cesky Krumlov, a mediaeval town built in a loop of the River Vltava (Moldau): newly renovated house in the Latran quarter, overlooked by the tower of the castle.
Keywords: Czechoslovakia, architecture

PMR019K-18
Czech Republic: Cesky Krumlov, a mediaeval town built in a loop of the River Vltava (Moldau): view of the town showing the enormous castle in the background, with mews houses in the foreground.
Keywords: Czechoslovakia, architecture

PMR019K-08
Czech Republic, Prague: "Casa santa" in the Loreto Church (Giovanni Orsi, 1631)
Keywords: Loreto House, Virgin Mary, Christianity, architecture

PMR018K-22
Slovakia, Kremnica: Common land with church and well preserved patrician houses inside the defence wall of Kremnica.
Keywords: architecture, Gothic

PMR016K-18
Iraq, Kalhu or Kalach (now known as "Nimrud"): refounded in the 13th century BC on ancient foundations by the Assyrians, became the seat of the royal house after Ashur. Entrance to a burial chamber discovered by Dr Mussachim, who was in charge of the excavations in Nimrud. Over 30 kilograms of gold ornaments have been recovered from this and similar tombs.
Keywords: archeology, Mesopotamia, excavations

PMR016K-17
Iraq, Kalhu or Kalach (now known as "Nimrud"): refounded in the 13th century BC on ancient foundations by the Assyrians, became the seat of the royal house after Ashur. Details of the burial chambers being explained by Dr Mussachim, who was in charge of the excavations in Nimrud. Over 30 kilograms of gold ornaments have been recovered from this and similar tombs.
Keywords: archeology, Mesopotamia, excavations

PMR016K-14
Iraq, Kalhu or Kalach (now known as "Nimrud"): refounded in the 13th century BC on ancient foundations by the Assyrians, became the seat of the royal house after Ashur. Entrance to a burial chamber discovered by Dr Mussachim, who was in charge of the excavations in Nimrud. Over 30 kilograms of gold ornaments have been recovered from this and similar tombs.
Keywords: archeology, Mesopotamia, excavations

PMR016K-13
Iraq, Kalhu or Kalach (now known as "Nimrud"): refounded in the 13th century BC on ancient foundations by the Assyrians, became the seat of the royal house after Ashur. Wall decoration showing leaders of Assyrian fighting men, with an inscription describing their achievements.
Keywords: archeology, Mesopotamia, excavations

PMR016K-12
Iraq, Kalhu or Kalach (now known as "Nimrud"): refounded in the 13th century BC on ancient foundations by the Assyrians, became the seat of the royal house after Ashur. Wall decoration from an inner room of the north-west palace, possibly a divine being.
Keywords: archeology, excavations, Mesopotamia

PMR016K-11
Iraq, Kalhu or Kalach (now known as "Nimrud"): refounded in the 13th century BC on ancient foundations by the Assyrians, became the seat of the royal house after Ashur. Head of one of the winged bulls ("Lamassu").
Keywords: archeology, excavations, Mesopotamia

PMR015K-19
Iraq: Ur, the oldest known large city, founded perhaps 6000 years ago, excavated by Sir Leonard Woolley between 1922 and 1934, was the Sumerian capital in its heyday, the third millennium BC, and according to the Bible, birthplace of Abraham as "Ur of the Chaldees": view of a reconstructed house, known as "Abraham's House".
Keywords: Mesopotamia, excavations, archeology, first civilisation

PMR011K-09
Butterfly Orchid (Oncidum)
Keywords: flowers, house plants, botany

PMR011K-08
Butterfly Orchid (Oncidum)
Keywords: flowers, botany, house plants

PMR008K-19
Romania, Bucharest: Ceausescu's "House of the People" ("Casa Poporului"), now known as the "Palace of Parliament" ("Palatul Parlamentului") is the second largest building in the world, in terms of surface area occupied, after the Pentagon in the USA. One sixth of the city of Bucharest was bulldozed to provide the space for it in 1984. Today it houses the Chamber of Deputies, Constitutional Court, and an international conference centre.and has 3100 furnished rooms, including 64 reception halls. Beneath the edifice is a nuclear bunker 20 metres deep. View of the main facade.
Keywords: architecture, superlatives

PMR004K-36
Poland, Stargard: Parish Church of St. Mary with the "old guard house" in the foreground.

PMR004K-31
Latvia, Liepaja: Old wooden houses in a street in a pedestrian zone of the old quarter.

PMR004K-19
Latvia, Riga: Newly renovated buildings on Skarnu iela in the old quarter of Riga, one of them housing the Tourist Information Office.

PMR002K-22
Poland, Zakopane: Ski slopes on the Tatra Mountains, with typical wooden houses in Zakopane in the foreground.

PMR002K-21
Poland, Zakopane: Winter scene of typical wooden houses in the snow.

PMR000K-01
Egland, Cheshire, Cheadle: Snowfall in suburbia, with collie dog. 1950s.
Keywords: suburbia, nostalgia, semi-detached houses

PMR044K-34
Germany, Upper Bavaria; Munich: The spacious Cactus House in Munich Botanical Gardens.

PMR044K-19
Russia, Moscow: In the Kremlin: Granovitaya Palata (Palace of the Facets), built in Renaissance style for Tsar Ivan III to house his grand receptions.

PMR043K-25
Russia, Karelia: Open air museum on the island of Kizhi in the Onega Sea: the "summer" church, the "winter" church, and a wooden dwelling house.

PMR043K-24
Russia: Svirstroi, a workers' settlement on the River Svir, many of whose houses were built by German prisoners of war.

PMR043K-09
Germany, Baden-Wurttemberg, Tubingen: View of Hohentübingen Castle and streets of gabled houses from the top of the church tower.

PMR043K-03
Germany, Baden-Wurttemberg, Tubingen: Picturesque gabled houses on the River Neckar, west of Eberhardsbrücke (bridge).

PMR042K-25
Cyprus: New house at Tala, about 5 kilometres above Paphos, with oleander bush in the foreground.
Keywords: property development

PMR042K-24
Cyprus: New house at Tala, about 5 kilometres above Paphos, with jacaranda tree and oleander in the foreground.
Keywords: property development

PMR042K-16
Cyprus: Theletra, a deserted village in the hills of western Cyprus. A couple of houses have recently (2005) been reoccupied and more may follow.
Keywords: abandoned village, ruined houses

PMR042K-15
Cyprus: Theletra, a deserted village in the hills of western Cyprus. A couple of houses have recently (2005) been reoccupied and more may follow.
Keywords: abandoned village, ruined houses

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

PMR041K-26
Cyprus: New house with swimming pool and developing garden at Tala, about 5 kilometres above Paphos.
Keywords: property development

PMR041K-25
Cyprus: New house with swimming pool at Tala, about 5 kilometres above Paphos.
Keywords: property development

PMR041K-16
Moldova, Chisinau/ Kisinev: bell tower of the Orthodox cathedral, with the triumphal arch and Government House in the background.

PMR041K-15
Moldova, Chisinau/ Kisinev: Triumphal Arch on Boulevardul Stefan cel Mare, with Government House in the background.

PMR041K-08
Romania, Moldavia, Leghin: Three children, daughter Carmen (18) and sons Marian (7) and Alexandru (4), of local Agricultural worker, Vasile Florescu, standing with a friend in front of the house he is constructing with the help of relatives.

PMR041K-06
Romania, Moldavia, Leghin: Local agricultural worker, Vasile Florescu with two sons, Marian (7) and Alexandru (4), standing in front of the house he is constructing with help from relatives.

PMR041K-05
Romania, Moldavia, Leghin: Local agricultural worker, Vasile Florescu with the house he is constructing with help from relatives.

PMR041K-04
Romania, Moldavia, Leghin: Local agricultural worker, Vasile Florescu with three children, daughter Carmen (18) and sons Marian (7) and Alexandru (4), on the threshold of their rented house.

PMR041K-01
Romania, Moldavia, Leghin: Backyard of the house of a local agricultural worker, Vasile Florescu.
Keywords: typical living conditions

PMR039K-27
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: The historic elephant house at Hellabrun Zoo.
Keywords: zoological gardens, zoological architecture

PMR037K-31
Namibia: Sightseeing flight from Swakopmund: new housing at Swakopmund, between beach and desert.
Keywords: sand, sandhills, sand dunes, wind-carved shapes, aerial view, desert

PMR037K-12
Namibia, Walvis Bay: View along the promenade, with some of the new housing.

PMR036K-17
Namibia: Kolmanskop Ghost Town, abandoned after the diamond rush came to an end in the 1920s, and now being refurbished. Here, a row of houses on the unpaved street of sand.
Keywords: mining town, diamond mining, colonial life a century ago

PMR036K-15
Namibia: Kolmanskop Ghost Town, abandoned after the diamond rush came to an end in the 1920s, and now being refurbished. Here, the kitchen of a supervisor's house, with early refrigerator which used ice blocks.
Keywords: mining town, diamond mining, colonial life a century ago

PMR036K-14
Namibia: Kolmanskop Ghost Town, abandoned after the diamond rush came to an end in the 1920s, and now being refurbished. Here, the bedroom of a supervisor's house (the furniture spent about 80 years in storage!)
Keywords: mining town, diamond mining, colonial life a century ago

PMR036K-13
Namibia: Kolmanskop Ghost Town, abandoned after the diamond rush came to an end in the 1920s, and now being refurbished. Here, the living room of a supervisor's house.
Keywords: mining town, diamond mining, colonial life a century ago

PMR036K-02
Namibia, Luederitz: The Bodikerhaus (1912), German colonial architecture, now houses shops.

PMR033K-33
England, Warwickshire, Knowle: Bluebell wood in the grounds of Baddesley Clinton Manor House (National Trust).
Keywords: famous gardens, spring flowers

PMR033K-32
England, Warwickshire, Knowle: 15th century Baddesley Clinton Manor House (National Trust); view from the west, with reflections in the moat.
Keywords: stately homes, architecture, mansions, Elizabethan manor house, moated manor house

PMR033K-31
England, Warwickshire, Knowle: 15th century Baddesley Clinton Manor House (National Trust) showing courtyard garden with Ferrer's arms in flowers (7 lozenges) and the venerable wistaria.
Keywords: stately homes, architecture, mansions, Elizabethan manor house, moated manor house, famous gardens

PMR033K-30
England, Warwickshire, Knowle: 15th century Baddesley Clinton Manor House (National Trust) showing gateway and windows of the great parlour and venerable wistaria in flower, from the courtyard.
Keywords: stately homes, architecture, mansions, Elizabethan manor house, moated manor house, famous gardens

PMR033K-29
England, Warwickshire, Knowle: 15th century Baddesley Clinton Manor House (National Trust) showing south-east facade with moat.
Keywords: stately homes, architecture, mansions, Elizabethan manor house, moated manor house

PMR033K-28
England, Warwickshire, Knowle: 15th century Baddesley Clinton Manor House (National Trust) showing moat and bridge.
Keywords: stately homes, architecture, mansions, Elizabethan manor house, moated manor house

PMR033K-27
England, Staffordshire: The Chinese House (1747) and Bridge, in the grounds of Shugborough, home of the Earls of Lichfield.
Keywords: stately homes, famous gardens

PMR033K-04
England, Yorkshire, Whitby: View of the harbour and fishing boats, with terraces of houses behind.
Keywords: seaside, holidays, recuperation, holiday resort

PMR031K-27
Cyprus: Aerial view of Paphos and coastline from the aircraft.
Keywords: housing development

PMR076K-23
Germany, Franconia, Nuremberg: the figure of St. George in silver armour with a background of timber-framed houses and the ancient fortress.
Keywords: mediaeval, heritage, historic

PMR076K-16
Germany, Franconia, Nuremberg: the 13th century Weisser Turm (White Tower) , originally part of the town's defences, now houses a metro station.
Keywords: mediaeval, historic, heritage

PMR075K-04
Spain, Lanzarote, Arrecife: Castillo de San Jose, restored by César Manrique, now houses the Cultural Centre of Arrecife.
Keywords: Canary Islands, fortifications, castle, leisure, holidays, sunshine

PMR073K-36
Spain, Lanzarote, Teguise: Sunday market visitors throng the streets of traditional houses, with the tower of the parish church, San Miguel, behind.
Keywords: Canary Islands, volcanic, leisure, holidays, sunshine

PMR071K-33
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Mittenwald: Alpine, chalet-type houses, adorned with flowers, clamber up the hillside in terraces at Mittenwald.
Keywords: alpine, traditional, German heritage, chalet

PMR071K-32
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Mittenwald: Visitors enjoying the autumn sunshine at outdoor restaurant tables in Mittenwald, with traditional frescoed houses in the background.
Keywords: alpine, picturesque, picturesque, German heritage, geraniums, snow-roofs

PMR071K-29
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Mittenwald: Reading the Sunday paper on the green in the autumn sunshine in front of a row of traditional houses with frescoes and geraniums in a corner of Mittenwald.
Keywords: alpine, peaceful, relaxing, picturesque

PMR068K-30
Turkey: Marmaris goes back to almost 1000 BC when it was founded by Doric settlers with the name "Phiscus". Subsequently it fell under Lydian, Greek, and Roman rule until being absorbed into the Osman Empire in 1408. Now a leading holiday resort on the Turkish south coast, it can accommodate over 100,000 visitors at a time. Here: yachts at their moorings overlooked by rows of new houses.
Keywords: tourist attraction, oriental, yachting, sailing, Turkish carpet centre, holiday resort, marina, Mediterranean resort, sunshine

PMR068K-21
Germany, Thuringia, Erfurt: St Boniface created the first bishopric in Erfurt in 742 AD, since when the city has been a centre of trade and commerce, being incorporated into the Hanseatic League in the 15th century. Known as the centre of German humanism, Martin Luther studied and preached here 1505-11. Here: the backs of the houses on the Krämerbrücke (Grocers' Bridge) (1325). The stone supporting pillars often house cellars.
Keywords: mediaeval city, mediaeval architecture, protestantism, Lutherism, historic buildings, German heritage, Thuringia

PMR068K-20
Germany, Thuringia, Erfurt: St Boniface created the first bishopric in Erfurt in 742 AD, since when the city has been a centre of trade and commerce, being incorporated into the Hanseatic League in the 15th century. Known as the centre of German humanism, Martin Luther studied and preached here 1505-11. Here: one of the few bridges in Europe on which buildings still stand, the Krämerbrücke (Grocers' Bridge) (1325) over the River Gera, with the south frontages of the timber-frame houses.
Keywords: mediaeval city, Thuringia, mediaeval architecture, protestantism, Lutherism, historic buildings, German heritage

PMR068K-18
Germany, Thuringia, Erfurt: St Boniface created the first bishopric in Erfurt in 742 AD, since when the city has been a centre of trade and commerce, being incorporated into the Hanseatic League in the 15th century. Known as the centre of German humanism, Martin Luther studied and preached here 1505-11. Here: panoramic view over Erfurt, with the roofs of the houses on the Krämerbrücke (Grocers' Bridge) (1325) in the foreground. Seen from the tower of St. Ägidien's Church.
Keywords: mediaeval city, German heritage, historic buildings, Lutherism, protestantism, mediaeval architecture, Thuringia

PMR068K-17
Germany, Thuringia, Erfurt: St Boniface created the first bishopric in Erfurt in 742 AD, since when the city has been a centre of trade and commerce, being incorporated into the Hanseatic League in the 15th century. Known as the centre of German humanism, Martin Luther studied and preached here 1505-11. Here: one of the few bridges in Europe on which buildings still stand, the Krämerbrücke (Grocers' Bridge) (1325) over the River Gera, with the north frontages of the timber-frame houses.
Keywords: mediaeval city, German heritage, historic buildings, Lutherism, protestantism, mediaeval architecture, Thuringia

PMR068K-08
Germany, Thuringia, Weimar: Schloss Belvedere, 4 kilometres southeast of Weimar, houses a music school and plays host to summer concerts.
This stone in the grounds describes the geological origin of the visible landscape since the last ice age.
Keywords: German heritage, gardens, parks, flowerbeds, palace gardens, formal gardens, Thuringia

PMR068K-07
Germany, Thuringia, Weimar: Schloss Belvedere, 4 kilometres southeast of Weimar, was built in the 18th century. It now houses a music school and plays host to summer concerts.
Keywords: German heritage, Thuringia, gardens, parks, flowerbeds, palace gardens, formal gardens

PMR068K-04
Germany, Thuringia, Weimar: First mentioned in 975, Weimar reached its cultural zenith in the 18th century under Duchess Anna Amalia, when both Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and Friedrich von Schiller among other writers, settled and worked here. Painters Lucas Cranach and Arnold Böcklin were also active here, as was composer Franz Liszt. Usually regarded as the home of German culture. Here: Goethe's "Garden House", his home from 1776-1782 and favourite writing spot.
Keywords: German heritage, Thuringia, European city of culture 1999, German architecture

PMR068K-03
Germany, Thuringia, Weimar: First mentioned in 975, Weimar reached its cultural zenith in the 18th century under Duchess Anna Amalia, when both Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and Friedrich von Schiller among other writers, settled and worked here. Painters Lucas Cranach and Arnold Böcklin were also active here, as was composer Franz Liszt. Usually regarded as the home of German culture. Here: the Renaissance facade of the Lucas Cranach House (1549) on the Market Place.
Keywords: German heritage, Thuringia, European city of culture 1999, German architecture

PMR067K-34
Germany, Thuringia, Weimar: First mentioned in 975, Weimar reached its cultural zenith in the 18th century under Duchess Anna Amalia, when both Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and Friedrich von Schiller among other writers, settled and worked here. Painters Lucas Cranach and Arnold Böcklin were also active here, as was composer Franz Liszt. Usually regarded as the home of German culture. Here: beautifully restored Jugendstil (Art Nouveau) house in Graben (street).
Keywords: German heritage, Thuringia, European city of culture 1999, German architecture

PMR067K-33
Germany, Thuringia, Weimar: First mentioned in 975, Weimar reached its cultural zenith in the 18th century under Duchess Anna Amalia, when both Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and Friedrich von Schiller among other writers, settled and worked here. Painters Lucas Cranach and Arnold Böcklin were also active here, as was composer Franz Liszt. Usually regarded as the home of German culture. Here: renovated houses in the old centre of the town.
Keywords: German heritage, German architecture, European city of culture 1999, Thuringia

PMR067K-30
Germany, Nordrhein-Westphalen, Brühl: Schloss Augustusburg was built between 1725 and 1768 by J.K. Schlaun and Francois de Cuvilliés for the Elector Clement-Augustus, Archbishop of Cologne, who was a scion of the Bavarian Wittelsbach family. The palace contains a fine rococo staircase attributed to Balthasar Neumann. Here: the south facade from the lake, with French-style formal gardens.
Keywords: North Rhine- Westphalia, Nordrhein-Westfalen, German architecture, German heritage, country houses, palace gardens, parks, formal gardens, French style gardens

PMR067K-29
Germany, Nordrhein-Westphalen, Brühl: Schloss Augustusburg was built between 1725 and 1768 by J.K. Schlaun and Francois de Cuvilliés for the Elector Clement-Augustus, Archbishop of Cologne, who was a scion of the Bavarian Wittelsbach family. The palace contains a fine rococo staircase attributed to Balthasar Neumann. Here: the east facade and entrance to the courtyard.
Keywords: North Rhine- Westphalia, French style gardens, formal gardens, parks, palace gardens, country houses, German heritage, German architecture, Nordrhein-Westfalen

PMR067K-28
Germany, Bavaria: Originally a Celtic colony (Radasbona) and then later a Roman settlement (Castra Regina), Regensburg boasts a wealth of historic buildings. It was named a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2006. Here: facade of the "Goliath House", an Italian-style fortified "tower-house" built by rich merchants.
Keywords: UNESCO World Heritage Site, German Architecture, Germen heritage

PMR067K-21
Germany, Bavaria: Originally a Celtic colony (Radasbona) and then later a Roman settlement (Castra Regina), Regensburg boasts a wealth of historic buildings. It was named a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2006. Here: gabled house facades reflected in a backwater of the River Danube.
Keywords: UNESCO World Heritage Site, Germen heritage, German Architecture

PMR067K-18
Austria, Tyrol: Summit house on Mount Marienberg (1796 metres) with Mount Grünstein (2661 metres) behind, not far from Lermoos in Tyrol.
Keywords: Alps, alpine landscape, mountain track, alpine meadows

PMR066K-08
England, Hertfordshire: Pub sign outside the "Two Brewers" public house at Chipperfield near St. Albans.

PMR065K-26
Germany, Franconia, Essing: Reflections of houses in the River Altmühl in the Altmühl Valley, with a ruined castle on the cliffs behind.

PMR065K-15
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Nationaltheater (Opera House) with the statue of Max I Joseph, first king of Bavaria, unveiled in 1835, in the Max-Joseph-Platz.

PMR065K-03
Bulgaria, Melnik: traditional houses with overhanging upper storeys, and sandstone cliffs rising behind.

PMR065K-02
Bulgaria, Melnik: Innovative guest house wall decoration, showing Bulgarian traditional peasant costumes.

PMR064K-35
Bulgaria, Melnik: the remarkable sandstone cliffs dominating a traditional-style house.

PMR064K-34
Bulgaria, Melnik: "Dom Milushevi", a guesthouse with excellent facilities (three storeys high at the front of the house!)

PMR064K-30
Bulgaria, Melnik: A traditional Turkish-style house built against the sandstone cliffs in Melnik.

PMR063K-34
Bulgaria, Plovdiv: The Dimiter Georgiadi House is currently the home of the History Museum.

PMR063K-33
Bulgaria, Plovdiv: Kuyumjioghlu House, now the home of the Ethnological Museum, was built for Haji Georgi Hajiiski in 1847.

PMR063K-26
Bulgaria, Plovdiv: Renovated house with a fine bay window in the old town.

PMR063K-25
Bulgaria, Plovdiv: Balabanov House, built in the early 19th century by Haji Panayat Lampsha, contains a rich display of the original interior furnishings.

PMR062K-34
Bulgaria: Veliko Tarnovo, the first capital of Bulgaria from 1187. The site was previously used by the Thracians and then the Romans before the Bulgarians came, and is virtually surrounded by a loop of the River Yantra. Here, closer view of the houses built right on the edge of the cliff.

PMR062K-33
Veliko Tarnovo, the first capital of Bulgaria from 1187. The site was previously used by the Thracians and then the Romans before the Bulgarians came, and is virtually surrounded by a loop of the River Yantra. Here, houses in terraces, competing for space, from top to bottom of the steep slope.

PMR062K-27
Bulgaria: Veliko Tarnovo, the first capital of Bulgaria from 1187. The site was previously used by the Thracians and then the Romans before the Bulgarians came, and is virtually surrounded by a loop of the River Yantra. Here, Gurko Street: houses from Ottoman times, overhanging the street.

PMR062K-26
Bulgaria: Veliko Tarnovo, the first capital of Bulgaria from 1187. The site was previously used by the Thracians and then the Romans before the Bulgarians came, and is virtually surrounded by a loop of the River Yantra. Here, Gurko Street: houses from Ottoman times, overhanging the street.

PMR062K-25
Bulgaria: Veliko Tarnovo, the first capital of Bulgaria from 1187. The site was previously used by the Thracians and then the Romans before the Bulgarians came, and is virtually surrounded by a loop of the River Yantra. Here, a profusion of houses in mounting terraces bewilders the eye: view from Xadji Dimitar Street.

PMR062K-24
Bulgaria: Veliko Tarnovo, the first capital of Bulgaria from 1187. The site was previously used by the Thracians and then the Romans before the Bulgarians came, and is virtually surrounded by a loop of the River Yantra. Here, newly renovated houses and hotels in Xadji Dimitar Street.

PMR062K-22
Bulgaria: Veliko Tarnovo, the first capital of Bulgaria from 1187. The site was previously used by the Thracians and then the Romans before the Bulgarians came, and is virtually surrounded by a loop of the River Yantra. Here, "the house with the monkey", built in1849 by Kolyo Fitcheto.

PMR062K-20
Bulgaria: Veliko Tarnovo, the first capital of Bulgaria from 1187. The site was previously used by the Thracians and then the Romans before the Bulgarians came, and is virtually surrounded by a loop of the River Yantra. Here, G. Kurkov Square in the old town, with newly renovated traditional houses.

PMR062K-14
Bulgaria: Veliko Tarnovo, the first capital of Bulgaria from 1187. The site was previously used by the Thracians and then the Romans before the Bulgarians came, and is virtually surrounded by a loop of the River Yantra. Sveti Dimitar Solunski Church (12th century) with Turkish-style houses facing the river.

PMR062K-04
Bulgaria: Veliko Tarnovo, the first capital of Bulgaria from 1187. The site was previously used by the Thracians and then the Romans before the Bulgarians came, and is virtually surrounded by a loop of the River Yantra. Here, first sight of the town, with the Museum of Arts (right) and surrounding terraces of houses.

PMR061K-15
Bulgaria, Varna: The Opera House on Independence (Nesavisimost) Square, with flowerbed in the foreground.

PMR059K-28
Elder daughter of Moldavian agricultural worker Vasile, Carmen, in the garden of their new house.

PMR059K-27
Daughter of Moldavian agricultural worker Vasile, Loredana, in the garden of their new house.

PMR059K-26
Children of Moldavian agricultural worker Vasile: Marian and Alexandru in the garden of their new house.

PMR059K-24
Moldavian agricultural worker Vasile, with wife Viorica and children Carmen, Loredana, Marian and Alexandru, with father Antonius from the Neamt Monastery, in the garden of their partially completed house.

PMR059K-23
Moldavian agricultural worker Vasile, with wife Viorica and children Carmen, Loredana, Marian, Alexandru and friend, with western visitor, in front of their partially completed new house.

PMR059K-22
Moldavian agricultural worker Vasile, with wife Viorica and children Carmen, Loredana, Marian, Alexandru and friend, with western visitor, in front of their partially completed new house.

PMR058K-09
The Butterfly House in Munich Botanical Gardens: exotic butterfly.

PMR058K-08
The Butterfly House in Munich Botanical Gardens: Green-banded Swallowtail Butterfly (Papilio nireus) from sub-Saharan Africa.
Keywords: Lepidoptera, imago, colourful, exotic, insect

PMR058K-07
The Butterfly House in Munich Botanical Gardens: Giant Wood Nymph Butterfly (Idea leuconoe) from Malaysia.

PMR058K-06
The Butterfly House in Munich Botanical Gardens: Tailed Jay Butterfly (Graphium agamemnon) from South East Asia.

PMR058K-05
The Butterfly House in Munich Botanical Gardens: Clipper Butterfly (Parthenos sylvia) from South East Asia.

PMR058K-02
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Heimhausen: Heimhausen Palace, presently houses the Bavarian International School. Winter view across snow-covered fields.
Keywords: snow, Christmas scene, winter scene, frost

PMR058K-01
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Heimhausen: Heimhausen Palace, presently houses the Bavarian International School. Winter view through snow-laden trees.
Keywords: snow, Christmas scene, winter scene, frost

PMR432-12
Poland, Gdansk/Danzig: rebuilt 5-storey gabled houses, overshadowed by the 78-metre-high tower of St. Mary's Cathedral.
Keywords: metropolis, city, cityscape, architecture, Gdansk

PMR432-10
Poland, Gdansk/Danzig: typical carved stone doorway and wall of a burgher house, which survived WWII. The raised stone forecourts were to avoid the effects of flooding.
Keywords: metropolis, Gdansk, architecture, cityscape, city

PMR432-08
Poland, Gdansk/Danzig: the Giant Crane on Long Quay, now housing part of the Maritime Museum.
Keywords: metropolis, Gdansk, architecture, cityscape, city

PMR432-07
Poland, Gdansk/Danzig: antique dealers display their wares on the steps of the gabled burgher houses, with St. Mary's Cathedral visible at the end of the street.
Keywords: metropolis, Gdansk, architecture, cityscape, city

PMR431-07
Poland, Szczecin/Stettin: late Gothic/Renaissance family house of the rich banker and industrialist Loitz, built in 1547.
Keywords: metropolis, residence, mansion, architecture, cityscape, city

PMR429-07
Madeira, Sao Vicente: view from the top of the street, with terraced houses and church at the bottom and hillside as backcloth.
Keywords: island, picturesque, flowers, luxuriant, lush, resort, semi-tropical, picturesque

PMR429-06
Madeira, Sao Vicente: view from higher up the street, with terraced houses and church at the bottom.
Keywords: island, picturesque, semi-tropical, resort, lush, luxuriant, flowers

PMR429-05
Madeira, Sao Vicente: main street of terraced houses running up the hillside.
Keywords: island, picturesque, semi-tropical, resort, lush, luxuriant, flowers

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

PMR421-07
Germany, Lower Saxony, Hann. Münden: wooden footbridge crossing the River Fulda, which joins the River Werra after a few hundred metres to become the River Weser. Church tower of St. Blaise in the background.
Keywords: picturesque, Hannoversch Münden, heritage, historic, timber frame houses, half-timbered houses, architecture

PMR421-06
Germany, Lower Saxony, Hann. Münden: one of the remaining towers from the town's fortified defence system.
Keywords: picturesque, Hannoversch Münden, heritage, historic, timber frame houses, half-timbered houses, architecture

PMR421-05
Germany, Lower Saxony, Hann. Münden: facade of a typical half-timbered house in the pedestrian zone.
Keywords: picturesque, Hannoversch Münden, heritage, historic, timber frame houses, half-timbered houses, architecture

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

PMR421-03
Germany, Lower Saxony, Hann. Münden: peaceful campsite on the edge of the town.
Keywords: picturesque, heritage, Hannoversch Münden, historic, timber frame houses, half-timbered houses, architecture

PMR421-02
Germany, Lower Saxony, Hann. Münden: weir on the River Fulda with some of the half-timbered houses reflected in the water.
Keywords: picturesque, heritage, Hannoversch Münden, historic, timber frame houses, half-timbered houses, architecture

PMR421-01
Germany, Lower Saxony, Buxtehude near Hamburg: newly rebuilt cottage in local style.
Keywords: picturesque, garden, architecture, half-timbered houses, timber frame houses, heritage

PMR420-03
Germany, Lower Saxony, Estebrügge near Hamburg: "Altes Land" is an area bordering the River Elbe on the south west, and is one of the largest fruit-growing areas in Germany. It is also famous for its timber frame houses with ornamental brickwork. Thatched, half-timbered farmhouse, surrounded by lawns and pear trees.
Keywords: picturesque, heritage, historic, timber frame houses, half-timbered houses, architecture

PMR420-02
Germany, Lower Saxony, Estebrügge near Hamburg: "Altes Land" is an area bordering the River Elbe on the south west, and is one of the largest fruit-growing areas in Germany. It is also famous for its timber frame houses with ornamental brickwork. Thatched brick house with arched windows and columned portico.
Keywords: picturesque, heritage, historic, timber frame houses, half-timbered houses, architecture

PMR420-01
Germany, Lower Saxony, Estebrügge near Hamburg: "Altes Land" is an area bordering the River Elbe on the south west, and is one of the largest fruit-growing areas in Germany. It is also famous for its timber frame houses with ornamental brickwork. Typical thatched, half-timbered farmhouse, with TV dish-aerial.
Keywords: picturesque, heritage, historic, timber frame houses, half-timbered houses, architecture

PMR419-12
Germany, Lower Saxony, Buxtehude near Hamburg: newly rebuilt cottage in local style with part of the apple harvest.
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, half-timbered houses, timber frame houses, historic, heritage

PMR419-11
Germany, Lower Saxony, Steinkirchen near Hamburg: "Altes Land" is an area bordering the River Elbe on the south west, and is one of the largest fruit-growing areas in Germany. It is also famous for its timber frame houses with ornamental brickwork. Thatched farmhouse with ornamental yellow-brick frieze.
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, half-timbered houses, timber frame houses, historic, heritage

PMR419-10
Germany, Lower Saxony, Stade: a decorated gable end.
Keywords: picturesque, heritage, historic, timber frame houses, half-timbered houses, architecture

PMR419-09
Germany, Lower Saxony, Stade: the "Schwedenspeicher", an old brick granary from Swedish times (1705), now houses a museum.
Keywords: picturesque, heritage, historic, timber frame houses, half-timbered houses, architecture

PMR419-08
Germany, Lower Saxony, Steinkirchen near Hamburg: "Altes Land" is an area bordering the River Elbe on the south west, and is one of the largest fruit-growing areas in Germany. It is also famous for its timber frame houses with ornamental brickwork. Modern brick church with adjacent timber belltower with pointed roof.
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, half-timbered houses, timber frame houses, historic, heritage

PMR419-07
Germany, Lower Saxony, Mittelkirchen near Hamburg: "Altes Land" is an area bordering the River Elbe on the south west, and is one of the largest fruit-growing areas in Germany. It is also famous for its timber frame houses with ornamental brickwork. Boats moored on the canal, adjacent to their owner's houses, between Mittelkirchen and Steinkirchen.
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, half-timbered houses, timber frame houses, historic, heritage

PMR419-06
Germany, Lower Saxony, Mittelkirchen near Hamburg: "Altes Land" is an area bordering the River Elbe on the south west, and is one of the largest fruit-growing areas in Germany. It is also famous for its timber frame houses with ornamental brickwork. Thatched farmhouse with inscriptions on the timber beams of the facade, built in 1717. The upper stories are used only for storage of agricultural produce.
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, half-timbered houses, timber frame houses, historic, heritage

PMR419-05
Germany, Lower Saxony, Mittelkirchen near Hamburg: "Altes Land" is an area bordering the River Elbe on the south west, and is one of the largest fruit-growing areas in Germany. It is also famous for its timber frame houses with ornamental brickwork. Typical house with tiled roof and ornamental brickwork, dated 1797.
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, half-timbered houses, timber frame houses, historic, heritage

PMR419-04
Germany, Lower Saxony, Mittelkirchen near Hamburg: "Altes Land" is an area bordering the River Elbe on the south west, and is one of the largest fruit-growing areas in Germany. It is also famous for its timber frame houses with ornamental brickwork. Typical brick church with wooden belltower.
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, half-timbered houses, timber frame houses, historic, heritage

PMR419-03
Germany, Lower Saxony, Jork near Hamburg: "Altes Land" is an area bordering the River Elbe on the south west, and is one of the largest fruit-growing areas in Germany. It is also famous for its timber frame houses with ornamental brickwork. Thatched, half-timbered house in the local style, offering holiday accommodation.
Keywords: picturesque, heritage, historic, timber frame houses, half-timbered houses, architecture

PMR419-02
Germany, Lower Saxony, Königreich near Hamburg: "Altes Land" is an area bordering the River Elbe on the south west, and is one of the largest fruit-growing areas in Germany. It is also famous for its timber frame houses with ornamental brickwork. Facade of the fruitgrower's thatched farmhouse offering apples and plums for sale.
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, half-timbered houses, timber frame houses, historic, heritage

PMR419-01
Germany, Lower Saxony, Königreich near Hamburg: "Altes Land" is an area bordering the River Elbe on the south west, and is one of the largest fruit-growing areas in Germany. It is also famous for its timber frame houses with ornamental brickwork. Fruitgrower's thatched farmhouse offering apples and plums for sale.
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, half-timbered houses, timber frame houses, historic, heritage

PMR418-12
Germany, Lower Saxony, Estebrügge near Hamburg: "Altes Land" is an area bordering the River Elbe on the south west, and is one of the largest fruit-growing areas in Germany. It is also famous for its timber frame houses with ornamental brickwork. The "Estehof" public house in the local style.
Keywords: picturesque, heritage, historic, timber frame houses, half-timbered houses, architecture

PMR418-08
Germany, Lower Saxony, Stade near Hamburg: Baroque, and traditional facades on the quayside, with geraniums in the foreground.
Keywords: picturesque, heritage, historic, timber frame houses, half-timbered houses, architecture

PMR418-07
Germany, Lower Saxony, Stade near Hamburg: old gabled houses on the quay, the tallest being the "Kunsthaus" or Art Gallery.
Keywords: picturesque, heritage, historic, timber frame houses, half-timbered houses, architecture

PMR417-04
Slovakia, Kezmarok (formerly Kesmark): the bell tower of the New Protestant Church, with neighbouring house facade.
Keywords: historic, Kesmark, heritage, Czechoslovakia, architecture

PMR416-10
Slovakia, Kezmarok (formerly Kesmark): typical wooden houses of the German settlers of the Spis (Zips) area at the beginning of the last century.
Keywords: cottages, Kesmark, historic, heritage, Czechoslovakia

PMR414-11
Czech Republic, Karlovy Vary (Karlsbad): bridge over the River Tepla on the outskirts of the town, with one of the mineral springs bath houses behind.
Keywords: Karlsbad, cure, spa, mineral springs

PMR414-09
Czech Republic, Karlovy Vary (Karlsbad): hotel facades with ornate decoration; Mozart House on the left.
Keywords: Karlsbad, cure, spa, mineral springs

PMR414-08
Czech Republic, Karlovy Vary (Karlsbad): reflections of the house facades in the River Tepla.
Keywords: Karlsbad, promenade, cure, spa, mineral springs

PMR414-07
Czech Republic, Karlovy Vary (Karlsbad): some of the large houses, recently restored, with the turn-of-the-century Felix Zawojski house on the left.
Keywords: Karlsbad, architecture, cure, spa, mineral springs

PMR414-02
Germany, Bavaria, Franconia, Weissenburg: narrow cobbled streets with half-timbered houses.
Keywords: mediaeval, wattle and daub, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR414-01
Germany, Bavaria, Franconia, Weissenburg: town gate and half-timbered houses.
Keywords: mediaeval, wattle and daub, towers, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR411-11
England, Norfolk, Belton: cottage garden in spring.
Keywords: house, des. res., village, property

PMR405-02
Germany, Rhineland Palatinate: Burg Eltz, on the Eifel Massif, is a mighty fortress dating back to the 9th or 10th century. It has been constantly expanded and is still in possession of the same families who lived there in th12th century, 33 generations ago. Visble in this view are the fourth Rodendorf House and the Rübenach House, added in the 15th and 16th centuries.
Keywords: historic place, defence, fortifications, national heritage, castle, turrets, mediaeval

PMR397-11
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Oberammergau: frescoed birth house of Ludwig Thoma, famous Bavarian author and playwright.
Keywords: colourful, writers, literature, architecture, picturesque

PMR396-11
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: spring colour in the Botanic Gardens at Nymphenburg provided by a Magnolia tree and beds of tulips, with the glass houses in the background.
Keywords: botanical, München, flora and fauna, gardens, flowers, colourful

PMR395-06
Belgium, Tournai: a row of burgher-houses with step gables, overlooked by the belfry towers of Notre Dame Cathedral, the largest Romanesque cathedral in Belgium.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, heritage, historic, cityscape

PMR390-10
New Zealand: North Island, Rotorua: Government Gardens, dominated by the ostentatious Tudor Towers, built in 1907 as a bath-house, and now converted to a museum and restaurant. Flower beds, with croquet game in progress.
Keywords: antipodes, architecture, picturesque, landscape, Maori

PMR390-04
New Zealand, North Island, Waitangi, Bay of Islands: the Treaty House, formerly the Residency, where the historic and controversial Treaty ofWaitangi between the British and the Maori Chiefs was signed on 5th February 1840.
Keywords: antipodes, heritage, Maori, landscape, picturesque

PMR376-02
Australia, Melbourne: wrought iron balconies on a Victorian house near the cathedral, now the home of the National Trust of Australia.
Keywords: architecture, modern architecture, Oz, antipodes, harbour

PMR375-12
Australia, Melbourne: "Como", an historic country mansion dating back to 1847, was taken over by the National Trust of Australia in 1959; view of the house from the well-wooded grounds.
Keywords: architecture, modern architecture, Oz, antipodes

PMR375-07
Australia, Canberra: facade of the new Parliament House atop Capital Hill, with its 81-metre stainless steel flag mast and reflecting pool.
Keywords: architecture, modern architecture, Oz, antipodes, harbour

PMR375-05
Australia, Sydney: dome of the elephant house at Taronga Zoological Gardens, with city skyline in the distance.
Keywords: architecture, harbour, antipodes, Oz, modern architecture

PMR375-03
Australia, Sydney: the Opera House, closer view from the catamaran.
Keywords: architecture, harbour, antipodes, Oz, modern architecture

PMR374-09
Australia, Sydney: tanker "Stellata" with tugs, passing Sydney Opera House.
Keywords: architecture, harbour, antipodes, Oz, modern architecture

PMR374-08
Australia, Sydney: Opera House in late afternoon sun, from the Harbour Bridge.
Keywords: architecture, harbour, antipodes, Oz, modern architecture

PMR374-07
Australia, Sydney: Opera House and city skyline in late afternoon, from the north shore.
Keywords: architecture, harbour, antipodes, Oz, modern architecture

PMR374-04
Australia, Sydney: Opera House, from the south pylon of the bridge, with harbour ferries and the historic "sternwheeler".
Keywords: architecture, harbour, antipodes, Oz, modern architecture

PMR374-01
Australia, Sydney: "Rivercat" harbour ferry passing the Sydney Opera House.
Keywords: architecture, harbour, antipodes, Oz, modern architecture

PMR373-09
Australia, Sydney: Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge from Mrs Macquaries Point.
Keywords: architecture, harbour, antipodes, Oz, modern architecture

PMR373-04
Australia, Sydney: dome of Queen Victoria Building, recently restored, which houses an elegant 3-storey shopping arcade.
Keywords: architecture, harbour, antipodes, Oz, modern architecture

PMR373-01
Australia, Sydney: sunlit Opera House reflected in harbour waters under storm clouds.
Keywords: architecture, harbour, antipodes, Oz, modern architecture

PMR370-02
Thailand, Bangkok: more ramshackle stilt-houses on the verge of the Chao Phraya River.
Keywords: Buddhist, far east, orient, Siam, picturesque, temples

PMR370-01
Thailand, Bangkok: houseboat or boat-house (?) on the bank of the Chao Phraya River.
Keywords: Buddhist, far east, orient, Siam, picturesque, temples

PMR369-12
Thailand, Bangkok: modern stilt-houses on the Chao Phraya River.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east

PMR369-09
Thailand, Bangkok: Wat Arun, Temple of the Dawn, is one of the trademarks of Bangkok. The 74-metre-high "prang" or Cambodian Tower is surrounded by four smaller ones, and was begun under Rama II and finished under Rama III. The "bot" or sanctuary houses a large Buddha figure, and the entrance is guarded by two giant "yaks".
Keywords: Buddhist, far east, orient, Siam, picturesque, temples

PMR367-10
Thailand, Bangkok: almost every dwelling and office building has a small shrine to the "house god" or "phis" which must be regularly tended.
Keywords: Buddhist, far east, orient, Siam, picturesque, temples

PMR366-05
Thailand, Bangkok: almost every dwelling and office building has a small shrine to the "house god" or "phis" which must be regularly tended.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east

PMR565-5
Hawaii: Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints (Mormons).
Keywords: religions, Christian, prayer house

PMR564-6
Australia, New South Wales, Sydney: the Opera House from the Manly Ferry, with the city in the background.
Keywords: architecture, famous landmarks, modern architecture

PMR564-05
Australia, New South Wales, Sydney: Sydney Opera House from the Manly ferry.
Keywords: architecture, modern architecture

PMR564-01
Australia, New South Wales, Sydney: Government House, built in Gothic style between 1837 and 1845, is the seat of the Governor of New South Wales.
Keywords: architecture, neo-Gothic, Gothic revival

PMR563-11
Australia, New South Wales, Sydney: ferry and two catamarans passing in front of Sydney Opera House.
Keywords: architecture, water transport, Sydney Harbour, water craft, modern architecture

PMR563-08
Australia, New South Wales, Sydney: Circular Quay from the Opera House terrace, with Silver Gull in the foreground.
Keywords: architecture, promenade, skyscrapers, modern architecture, ferry terminal

PMR561-9
Australia, Northern Territory, Darwin: Government House, rebuilt after cyclone damage.
Keywords: tropical

PMR561-05
Australia, Northern Territory, Darwin: Parliament House, seat of government of the Northern Territory.
Keywords: tropical, democracy, assembly, convocation, MP, member of parliament, architecture, modern architecture

PMR556-6
Australia, Western Australia, Perth: The refurbished Old Customs House on Barrack Square, seen from the top of the Swan Bell Tower.
Keywords: Swan River, customs shed, landing stage, pier, jetty

PMR554-9
Australia, Tasmania: Cradle Mountain/Lake St. Clair National Park: view of the north end of Dove Lake with boat house.
Keywords: wilderness, wild country, untamed nature, untamed

PMR551-8
Malaysia, Malacca/Melaka: The former clubhouse of the Malacca Club, it now houses exhibits relating to independence.
Keywords: architecture, historic building, colonial architecture

PMR550-11
Vietnam, Saigon/Ho Chi Min City: the Opera House, built 1900, was used as the parliament house until 1975.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, historic building, colonial architecture

PMR549-11
United Arab Emirates, Sharjah (8 kilometres from Dubai): Etisalat House (UAE Telecoms), with the usual giant golfball on top.
Keywords: modern architecture, Islamic architecture, blooming desert, desert state, irrigation

PMR547-12
France, Savoy, Annecy: houses fronting on to the Thiou canal in the old quarter, with reflections in the water, and mountains in the distance.
Keywords: picturesque, alpine, national heritage, architecture

PMR546-11
Switzerland, Valais: typical houses on the higher slopes of the Barberine Mountains near the village of Finhaut.
Keywords: Alps, dramatic, rugged, hiking, scenery, spectacular, alpine, scenic, mountains

PMR545-9
Moldavia, Sihastria Monastery in the Secu Valley: the new church and the wooden well-house, with part of the old church on the left.
Keywords: monastery, Orthodox Church, Orthodox, seclusion, isolation, self dedication, worship

PMR543-7
Ceske Budejovice/Budweis: road bridge and and burgher houses reflected in the waters of the River Malse.
Keywords: Budweis, historic town, picturesque town

PMR543-12
Brasov: renovated 19th century houses on the Strada Castelului, with Timpa Hill behind.
Keywords: architecture, Romanian architecture

PMR542-9
Ceský Krumlov: renovated houses in the Latrán ("side of the castle") quarter.
Keywords: historic town, heritage, picturesque town

PMR542-4
Ceský Krumlov: view of the town, showing the castle and its tower, with the tower of the former church of St. Jost, and mews houses in the foreground.
Keywords: historic town, heritage, picturesque town

PMR542-11
Ceský Krumlov: renovated mews houses which now offer private accommodation.
Keywords: historic town, heritage, picturesque town

PMR542-10
Ceský Krumlov: decorated shop and house facades in the Latrán ("side of the castle") quarter.
Keywords: historic town, picturesque town, heritage

PMR541-7
Kutná Hora prospered in the 14th and 15th centuries due to its silver mines and the authorisation to mint silver coin. Here: the restored facade of a wealthy burgher's house.
Keywords: historic town, architecture, heritage, picturesque town

PMR541-4
Kutná Hora prospered in the 14th and 15th centuries due to its silver mines and the authorisation to mint silver coin. Here: Kamenný dum (the Stone House), built by Briccius Gauske in 1489 for a nobleman involved in the mining business. The figures on the gable represent Adam and Eve.
Keywords: historic town, architecture, picturesque town, heritage

PMR541-12
Ceský Krumlov: restored houses on Kostelní now offer food and accommodation.
Keywords: historic town, heritage, picturesque town

PMR684-11
Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: Hangman's House and former wine hall "Weinstadel", reflected in the River Pegnitz.
Keywords: Nürnberg, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage, architecture, reflections, autumn colours, fortifications, defence

PMR684-10
Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: Hangman's House and former wine hall "Weinstadel", reflected in the River Pegnitz.
Keywords: Nürnberg, defence, fortifications, autumn colours, reflections, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval

PMR684-09
Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: reflections of houses "am Fleischbänken" in the River Pegnitz, with the island "Trödelmarkt" (left).
Keywords: Nürnberg, defence, fortifications, autumn colours, reflections, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval

PMR683-10
Greece, Island of Symi: the picturesque harbour of the town of Symi, with reflections in the water of the neo-classical houses clinging to the rocky hillside. Most houses date from the 19th century, when Symi's prosperity peaked under Ottoman rule.
Keywords: Greek Isles, island hopping, Hellas, Helenic, Dodecanese, Ionian Islands, picturesque, colourful, yachts, Greek Orthodox Church, fishing boats, architecture

PMR683-09
Greece, Island of Symi: the picturesque harbour of the town of Symi, surrounded by neo-classical houses clinging to the rocky hillside, with an old anchor in the foreground. Most houses date from the 19th century, when Symi's prosperity peaked under Ottoman rule.
Keywords: Greek Isles, architecture, fishing boats, Greek Orthodox Church, yachts, colourful, picturesque, Ionian Islands, Dodecanese, Helenic, Hellas, island hopping

PMR683-08
Greece, Island of Symi: the picturesque harbour of the town of Symi, surrounded by neo-classical houses clinging to the rocky hillside. Most houses date from the 19th century, when Symi's prosperity peaked under Ottoman rule.
Keywords: Greek Isles, architecture, fishing boats, Greek Orthodox Church, yachts, colourful, picturesque, Ionian Islands, Dodecanese, Helenic, Hellas, island hopping

PMR683-07
Greece, Island of Symi: a youngster fishing from the quay of the picturesque harbour of the town of Symi, surrounded by neo-classical houses clinging to the rocky hillside. Most houses date from the 19th century, when Symi's prosperity peaked under Ottoman rule.
Keywords: Greek Isles, architecture, fishing boats, Greek Orthodox Church, yachts, colourful, picturesque, Ionian Islands, Dodecanese, Helenic, Hellas, island hopping

PMR683-06
Greece, Island of Symi: the picturesque harbour of the town of Symi, with its clear water, surrounded by neo-classical houses clinging to the rocky hillside. Most houses date from the 19th century, when Symi's prosperity peaked under Ottoman rule.
Keywords: Greek Isles, architecture, fishing boats, Greek Orthodox Church, yachts, colourful, picturesque, Ionian Islands, Dodecanese, Helenic, Hellas, island hopping

PMR683-05
Greece, Island of Symi: the picturesque harbour of the town of Symi, surrounded by neo-classical houses clinging to the rocky hillside. Most houses date from the 19th century, when Symi's prosperity peaked under Ottoman rule.
Keywords: Greek Isles, architecture, fishing boats, Greek Orthodox Church, yachts, colourful, picturesque, Ionian Islands, Dodecanese, Helenic, Hellas, island hopping

PMR683-04
Greece, Island of Symi: the picturesque harbour of the town of Symi, surrounded by neo-classical houses clinging to the rocky hillside. Most houses date from the 19th century, when Symi's prosperity peaked under Ottoman rule.
Keywords: Greek Isles, architecture, fishing boats, Greek Orthodox Church, yachts, colourful, picturesque, Ionian Islands, Dodecanese, Helenic, Hellas, island hopping

PMR680-10
Russia, Siberia, Irkutsk: example of the early traditional wooden-built housing.
Keywords: historic, typical dwellings, original settlement, colourful, national heritage, picturesque

PMR680-09
Russia, Siberia, Irkutsk: example of the early traditional wooden-built housing.
Keywords: historic, typical dwellings, original settlement, colourful, national heritage, picturesque

PMR680-08
Russia, Siberia, Irkutsk: example of the early traditional wooden-built housing.
Keywords: historic, typical dwellings, original settlement, colourful, national heritage, picturesque

PMR679-08
Russia, Siberia, Listvyanka on Lake Baikal: a typical example of the older wooden houses.
Keywords: historic, typical dwellings, original settlement, colourful, national heritage, picturesque

PMR679-02
Russia, Siberia, Listvyanka on Lake Baikal, Tal'tsi Open Air Museum: a row of re-erected wooden houses, typical dwellings of farmers and land workers of the 18th/19th century.
Keywords: historic, typical dwellings, original settlement, colourful, national heritage, picturesque

PMR674-03
Mongolia, Ulaanbaatar: Sükhbaatar Square, the centre of the capital, with equestrian statue of Damdin Sükhbaatar and the Genghis Khan monument which fronts Parliament House.
Keywords: Mongol, Outer Mongolia, steppe, capital, monument, statue, Genghis Khan, Chinggis Khaan

PMR669-10
Germany, Munich: originally the "Marstall" (stables), this edifice in Jakobsplatz was rebuilt after WWII to house the Film Museum which shows historic films in its own cinema.
Keywords: historic, mediaeval, architecture, capital of Bavaria, metropolis, national heritage, München, picturesque

PMR669-08
Germany, Brandenburg, Potsdam: Comun, one of two similar, as yet unrenovated, buildings facing the New Palace on the east side, formerly provided servants' accommodation, but now houses part of the university.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque

PMR668-11
Germany, Brandenburg, Potsdam: a row of typically gabled red-brick houses in the Dutch quarter.
Keywords: East Germany, Dutch gables, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque

PMR639-02
Albania, Berat: Ottoman houses mounting the hillside give the town its pseudonym "town of a thousand windows". In the 6th century BC it was a Greek fortress-settlement of the Dassaretae tribe, later the Illyrian town of "Antipatrea", and then taken by the Romans in the 2nd century BC. View of the modern town from the Kala (citadel) whose walls go back to Roman and Byzantine times.
Keywords: Shqiperia, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage, historic town, Turkish houses, architecture

PMR639-01
Albania, Berat: Ottoman houses mounting the hillside give the town its pseudonym "town of a thousand windows". In the 6th century BC it was a Greek fortress-settlement of the Dassaretae tribe, later the Illyrian town of "Antipatrea", and then taken by the Romans in the 2nd century BC.
Keywords: Shqiperia, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage, historic town, Turkish houses, architecture

PMR638-12
Albania, Berat: Ottoman houses mounting the hillside give the town its pseudonym "town of a thousand windows". In the 6th century BC it was a Greek fortress-settlement of the Dassaretae tribe, later the Illyrian town of "Antipatrea", and then taken by the Romans in the 2nd century BC.
Keywords: Shqiperia, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage, historic town, Turkish houses, architecture

PMR637-07
Croatia, Dalmatia, Dubrovnik: the late Gothic Sponza Palace was built in 1516 as a customs house, but now houses the state archives.
Keywords: picturesque, mediaeval, national heritage, historic city, Gothic architecture

PMR636-01
Croatia, Dalmatia, Zadar: the 16th century City Sentinel (Gradsza Straza), built in Renaissance style, formerly housed a section of the National Museum.
Keywords: national heritage, historic town, picturesque, mediaeval, Renaissance architecture

PMR635-04
Germany, Lower Saxony, Hamelin: a typical narrow street of timber framed houses with pavement café in the foreground.
Keywords: historic town, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage, Niedersachsen, Hameln, pied piper of Hamelin, rat catcher, legends, Renaissance architecture

PMR635-03
Germany, Lower Saxony, Hamelin: street scene on the Osterstrasse with a row of timber framed houses behind.
Keywords: historic town, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage, Niedersachsen, Hameln, pied piper of Hamelin, rat catcher, legends, Renaissance architecture

PMR635-02
Germany, Lower Saxony, Hamelin: a row of timber framed houses with characteristic local embellishments.
Keywords: historic town, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage, Niedersachsen, Hameln, pied piper of Hamelin, rat catcher, legends, Renaissance architecture

PMR634-01
Cyprus, Nicosia/Lefkosia: the Büyük Han, one of the earliest (1572) Ottoman public works after the conquest, was a mediaeval Turkish inn for merchant travellers. It has now been restored to house a number of boutiques where local artisans offer their wares.
Keywords: Lefkosia, Muslim, Islam, Ottoman architecture

PMR633-12
Cyprus (North), Nicosia/Lefkosia: the Büyük Han, one of the earliest (1572) Ottoman public works after the conquest, was a mediaeval Turkish inn for merchant travellers. It has now been restored to house a number of boutiques where local artisans offer their wares.
Keywords: Lefkosia, Muslim, Islam, Ottoman architecture

PMR633-08
Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: the Tiergärtner Gate and tower and the fortified town wall with its wooden defence gallery.
Keywords: Nürnberg, historic town, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage, fortifications, timber-framed houses

PMR633-07
Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: the stone well in the square "Beim Tiergärtner Tor", with the fortified town wall in the background, and Albrecht Dürer's House (15th century timber framed) on the left.
Keywords: Nürnberg, cobbles, fortifications, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, historic town

PMR631-02
Tunisia, Monastir: view inside the Ribat, dating from 796 AD, the oldest in north Africa, with original watch tower. The turreted section is the oldest part of the Ribat (ca. 800 AD) and now houses a museum.
Keywords: Muslim, Mohamed, historic, heritage, Islam, architecture

PMR355-07
Belgium, Bruges: House ter Beurze, 15th century, in front of which business was negotiated, leading the family name "Beurze" to become the standard word for "stock exchange" in many languages,
Keywords: Brügge, mediaeval, heritage, architecture, tradition

PMR355-06
Belgium, Bruges: House of the Genoese, 1399-1441, the former consulate of Genoa.
Keywords: Brügge, mediaeval, heritage, architecture, tradition

PMR354-09
Belgium, Bruges: old step.gabled buildings, now housing a restaurant, with the belltower behind.
Keywords: Brügge, historic, mediaeval, heritage, architecture, tradition

PMR353-08
Belgium, Bruges: renovated step-gabled houses on Walstraat, with horse carriage on a city tour.
Keywords: Brügge, tradition, architecture, heritage, mediaeval, historic

PMR353-07
Belgium, Bruges: well, in the garden of a row of terraced alms houses
Keywords: Brügge, tradition, architecture, heritage, mediaeval, historic

PMR353-03
Belgium, Bruges: view of the Belfry and tall, gabled houses fronting on to the canal, from Huidenvettersplein (square).
Keywords: Brügge, tradition, architecture, heritage, mediaeval, historic

PMR628-08
Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: a row of old, timber-framed burgher houses in the Weissgerber Gasse in the old quarter.
Keywords: Nürnberg, historic town, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage, half-timbered buildings, gables

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

PMR621-12
Germany, Thuringia, Erfurt: St Boniface created the first bishopric in Erfurt in 742 AD, since when the city has been a centre of trade and commerce, being incorporated into the Hanseatic League in the 15th century. Known as the centre of German humanism, Martin Luther studied and preached here 1505-11. These picturesque 17-19th century houses line both sides of a bridge over the River Gera, known as the "Krämerbrücke" or Grocers' Bridge. The tower of the church of St. Egidien rises on the far side.
Keywords: mediaeval city, houses on bridge, German heritage, historic buildings, Lutherism, protestantism, mediaeval architecture

PMR621-11
Germany, Thuringa, Erfurt: St Boniface created the first bishopric in Erfurt in 742 AD, since when the city has been a centre of trade and commerce, being incorporated into the Hanseatic League in the 15th century. Known as the centre of German humanism, Martin Luther studied and preached here 1505-11. Handsome Renaissance facades of former merchant houses on the Fischmarkt, the "Haus zum Breiten Herd" (1584) and the "Gildehaus".
Keywords: mediaeval city, German heritage, historic buildings, Lutherism, protestantism, mediaeval architecture

PMR621-10
Germany, Thuringia, Erfurt: St Boniface created the first bishopric in Erfurt in 742 AD, since when the city has been a centre of trade and commerce, being incorporated into the Hanseatic League in the 15th century. Known as the centre of German humanism, Martin Luther studied and preached here 1505-11. Here: "Kunsthalle", a patrician house with Renaissance facade, known as the "Haus zum Roten Ochsen" (1562), with St. Martin, dressed as a Roman legionnaire, on his ornate column.
Keywords: mediaeval city, German heritage, historic buildings, Lutherism, protestantism, mediaeval architecture

PMR621-05
Germany, Thuringia, Weimar: Schloss Belvedere, 4 kilometres southeast of Weimar, houses a music school and plays host to summer concerts.
The courtyard of the orangery displays a large collection of tropical trees and shrubs.
Keywords: German heritage, formal gardens, palace gardens, flowerbeds, parks, gardens

PMR621-04
Germany, Thuringia, Weimar: Schloss Belvedere, 4 kilometres southeast of Weimar, houses a music school and plays host to summer concerts.
Keywords: German heritage, formal gardens, palace gardens, parks, gardens

PMR621-01
Germany, Thuringia, Weimar: First mentioned in 975, Weimar reached its cultural zenith in the 18th century under Duchess Anna Amalia, when both Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and Friedrich von Schiller among other writers, settled and worked here. Painters Lukas Cranach and Arnold Böcklin were also active here, as was composer Franz Liszt. Usually regarded as the home of German culture. Here: the Lucas Cranach House in the Market Place, built in 1549 in Renaissance style, where the artist spent the last year of his life (1553).
Keywords: German heritage, German architecture, European city of culture 1999, gables

PMR620-05
Germany, North Rhine-Westphalia, Bruhl: Schloss Augustusburg was built between 1725 and 1768 by J.K. Schlaun and Francois de Cuvillies for the Elector Clement-Augustus, Archbishop of Cologne, who was a scion of the Bavarian Wittelsbach family. The palace contains a fine rococo staircase attributed to Balthasar Neumann. Here: in the extensive grounds stands this "Hunting Lodge", Schloss Falkenlust, built 1729-33.
Keywords: North Rhine- Westphalia, German architecture, German heritage, country houses, palace gardens, parks, formal gardens, French style gardens, UNESCO world heritage site

PMR620-04
Germany, North Rhine-Westphalia, Bruhl: Schloss Augustusburg was built between 1725 and 1768 by J.K. Schlaun and Francois de Cuvillies for the Elector Clement-Augustus, Archbishop of Cologne, who was a scion of the Bavarian Wittelsbach family. The palace contains a fine rococo staircase attributed to Balthasar Neumann. Here: a shady walk in the grounds of the palace, leading to the Hunting Lodge, "Schloss Falkenlust".
Keywords: North Rhine- Westphalia, German architecture, German heritage, country houses, palace gardens, parks, formal gardens, French style gardens, UNESCO world heritage site

PMR620-03
Germany, Thuringia, Bruhl: Schloss Augustusburg was built between 1725 and 1768 by J.K. Schlaun and Francois de Cuvillies for the Elector Clement-Augustus, Archbishop of Cologne, who was a scion of the Bavarian Wittelsbach family. The palace contains a fine rococo staircase attributed to Balthasar Neumann. Here: view of the south facade and gardens from the lake, with ornamental urn in the foreground.
Keywords: North Rhine- Westphalia, UNESCO world heritage site, French style gardens, formal gardens, parks, palace gardens, country houses, German heritage, German architecture

PMR620-02
Germany, North Rhine-Westphalia, Bruhl: Schloss Augustusburg was built between 1725 and 1768 by J.K. Schlaun and Francois de Cuvillies for the Elector Clement-Augustus, Archbishop of Cologne, who was a scion of the Bavarian Wittelsbach family. The palace contains a fine rococo staircase attributed to Balthasar Neumann. Here: south facade with the French-style formal gardens (parterre) in the foreground.
Keywords: North Rhine- Westphalia, German architecture, German heritage, country houses, palace gardens, parks, formal gardens, French style gardens, UNESCO world heritage site

PMR620-01
Germany, North Rhine-Westfalia, Bruhl: Schloss Augustusburg was built between 1725 and 1768 by J.K. Schlaun and Francois de Cuvillies for the Elector Clement-Augustus, Archbishop of Cologne, who was a scion of the Bavarian Wittelsbach family. The palace contains a fine rococo staircase attributed to Balthasar Neumann. Here: ornamental paved approach to the east facade of the palace, with the arms of the House of Wittelsbach over the entrance.
Keywords: North Rhine- Westphalia, German architecture, German heritage, country houses, palace gardens, parks, formal gardens, French style gardens, UNESCO world heritage site

PMR619-12
Germany, North Rhine-Wesphalia, Bruhl: Schloss Augustusburg was built between 1725 and 1768 by J.K. Schlaun and Francois de Cuvillies for the Elector Clement-Augustus, Archbishop of Cologne, who was a scion of the Bavarian Wittelsbach family. The palace contains a fine rococo staircase attributed to Balthasar Neumann. Here: east entrance to the palace and main gate.
Keywords: North Rhine- Westphalia, French style gardens, formal gardens, parks, palace gardens, country houses, German heritage, German architecture, UNESCO world heritage site

PMR618-07
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Arboreal autumn scene in Munich's West Park, with Thai Water Temple and Nepalese carved wooden house reflected in the lake.
Keywords: trees, sunshine, autumn leaves, autumn colours, russet and gold, autumn hues, fall, long shadows, season of mists and mellow fruitfulness, fallen leaves

PMR616-12
Germany, Upper Bavaria: National Theatre (Opera House) in Munich, built in 1818 but destroyed in the war and rebuilt by 1963, with the statue of its founder, King Maximilian I Joseph, in Max-Joseph-Platz.
Keywords: German architecture, pediment, columned portico, classical architecture, Corinthian columns, tympanum, cobble stones

PMR616-07
Bulgaria, Melnik: Sandstone cliffs are omnipresent in the town of Melnik in the Pirin Mountains, about 15 kilometres from the Turkish border. Here: traditional-style hotels/dwellings on the slopes of the soaring sandstone cliffs.
Keywords: Turkish-style houses, Bulgarian architecture

PMR616-06
Bulgaria, Melnik: Sandstone cliffs are omnipresent in the town of Melnik in the Pirin Mountains, about 15 kilometres from the Turkish border. Here: view over the roofs of the town, with sheer sandstone cliffs in the background.
Keywords: Turkish-style houses, Bulgarian architecture

PMR616-05
Bulgaria, Melnik: Sandstone cliffs are omnipresent in the town of Melnik in the Pirin Mountains, about 15 kilometres from the Turkish border. Here: Hotel-Mexana Loznitsite on the main street in the upper town.
Keywords: Turkish-style houses, Bulgarian architecture

PMR616-04
Bulgaria, Melnik: Sandstone cliffs are omnipresent in the town of Melnik in the Pirin Mountains, about 15 kilometres from the Turkish border. Here: administration building with columned portico, dominated by sandstone cliffs.
Keywords: Turkish-style houses, Bulgarian architecture

PMR616-03
Bulgaria, Melnik: Sandstone cliffs are omnipresent in the town of Melnik in the Pirin Mountains, about 15 kilometres from the Turkish border. The town has been famous for its red wines and also tobacco for centuries. Here: hotel-mexana on the main street, with luxuriant vine on the porch.
Keywords: Turkish-style houses, Bulgarian architecture

PMR616-02
Bulgaria, Melnik: Sandstone cliffs are omnipresent in the town of Melnik in the Pirin Mountains, about 15 kilometres from the Turkish border. The town has been famous for its red wines and also tobacco for centuries. In 1900 the town had about 20,000 inhabitants; today just 245 live here. Here: entrance to a hotel-mexana with vine-covered wooden porch.
Keywords: Turkish-style houses, Bulgarian architecture

PMR616-01
Bulgaria, Melnik: Sandstone cliffs are omnipresent in the town of Melnik in the Pirin Mountains, about 15 kilometres from the Turkish border. The town has been famous for its red wines and also tobacco for centuries. In 1900 the town had about 20,000 inhabitants; today just 245 live here. Here: Kordopuolos Kashta (House), built in 1754 (top) belonged to a famous wine merchant. It is reputed to have been the largest and most luxurious house in Bulgaria.
Keywords: Turkish-style houses, Bulgarian architecture

PMR615-12
Bulgaria, Melnik: Sandstone cliffs are omnipresent in the town of Melnik in the Pirin Mountains, about 15 kilometres from the Turkish border. The town has been famous for its red wines and also tobacco for centuries. In 1900 the town had about 20,000 inhabitants; today just 245 live here, but it is being actively promoted as a tourist resort. Here: view over the rooftops to the sandstone cliffs.
Keywords: Turkish-style houses, Bulgarian architecture

PMR615-11
Bulgaria, Melnik: Sandstone cliffs are omnipresent in the town of Melnik in the Pirin Mountains, about 15 kilometres from the Turkish border. The town has been famous for its red wines and also tobacco for centuries. In 1900 the town had about 20,000 inhabitants; today just 245 live here, but it is being actively promoted as a tourist resort. Here: Turkish-style houses on the main street, down the centre of which flows a stream.
Keywords: Turkish-style houses, Bulgarian architecture

PMR615-10
Bulgaria, Melnik: Sandstone cliffs are omnipresent in the town of Melnik in the Pirin Mountains, about 15 kilometres from the Turkish border. The town has been famous for its red wines and also tobacco for centuries. In 1900 the town had about 20,000 inhabitants; today just 245 live here, but it is being actively promoted as a tourist resort. Here: typical houses dominated by the sandstone cliffs.
Keywords: Turkish-style houses, Bulgarian architecture

PMR615-05
Bulgaria, Sofia: Prince Alexander Battenberg Square, dominated by the former Communist Party Headquarters. The building on the left houses the Council of Ministers and that on the right the president's office.
Keywords: Bulgarian architecture, government buildings

PMR615-03
Bulgaria, Sofia: Sveti Georgi Church in the form of a rotunda, dates back to the 4th century, when it was built on the site of a Roman temple, now finds itself in the inner court of the Sheraton Balkan Hotel. In the foreground are the foundations of two 13/14th century houses.
Keywords: religious building, Orthodox church, early Christian

PMR614-08
Bulgaria: Plovdiv received international acclaim for its painstaking restoration of the old Turkish-style houses in the old quarter. Here: belltower of the Church of Saints Helena and Constantine and some striking frontages with bay windows.
Keywords: Turkish-style architecture, cobbled streets

PMR614-07
Bulgaria: Plovdiv received international acclaim for its painstaking restoration of the old Turkish-style houses in the old quarter. Here: the large, cut stone blocks on Vitosha Street were part of the acropolis wall built by the Romans ca. 170 AD.
Keywords: Roman remains

PMR614-01
Bulgaria: Plovdiv received international acclaim for its painstaking restoration of the old Turkish-style houses in the old quarter. The cobbled streets are swept every day. Renovated facades behind.
Keywords: Turkish-style architecture, Bulgarian architecture, shady street

PMR613-12
Bulgaria: Plovdiv received international acclaim for its painstaking restoration of the old Turkish-style houses in the old quarter. Roman remains (left) in Vitosha Street, with part of the beautifully restored Balabanov House (right), the interior with original furniture, and open to the public.
Keywords: Turkish-style architecture, cobbled streets

PMR613-11
Bulgaria: Plovdiv received international acclaim for its painstaking restoration of the old Turkish-style houses in the old quarter. Typical frontages with bay windows; the Balabanov House is visible at the bottom of the street.
Keywords: Turkish-style architecture, cobbled streets

PMR613-10
Bulgaria: Plovdiv received international acclaim for its painstaking restoration of the old Turkish-style houses in the old quarter. The Hisar Gate, the eastern gate of the fortress wall, has stood here "since the remotest past".
Keywords: Turkish-style architecture, cobbled streets, defence fortifications

PMR613-09
Bulgaria: Plovdiv received international acclaim for its painstaking restoration of the old Turkish-style houses in the old quarter. A bar and cafe occupies one of the restored houses with overhanging second storey.
Keywords: Turkish-style architecture, cobbled streets, al fresco eating and drinking, pastel colours

PMR613-08
Bulgaria: Plovdiv received international acclaim for its painstaking restoration of the old Turkish-style houses in the old quarter. Freshly painted facade with unusual overhanging bay window from Ottoman times.
Keywords: Turkish-style architecture, shady street

PMR613-07
Bulgaria: Plovdiv received international acclaim for its painstaking restoration of the old Turkish-style houses in the old quarter. An interesting gateway with fresco; the Balabanov House faces the end of the street.
Keywords: Turkish-style architecture, cobbled streets

PMR612-06
Bulgaria: Veliko Tarnovo, situated on a rocky hill within a loop of the River Yantra, was the first capital of Bulgaria from 1187, after the foundation of the Second Bulgarian Empire (1185-1393) by the Assen Brothers, Peter and Ivan. The site was previously occupied by the Thracians and then the Romans before the Bulgarians came in the 12 th century. Here: houses in the old quarter of the town, perched in terraces on the lip of the gorge.
Keywords: historical site, archeological site, Bulgarian heritage, fortifications, battlements, defence towers, ruined fortifications, archeological excavations

PMR608-05
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schleissheim: Frozen canal with one of the administrator's houses in Schleissheim Palace Park under snow in winter sunshine.
Keywords: snow, frozen water, bare trees, winter, sunshine

PMR607-10
Germany, Upper Bavaria: Houses on the road to Bad Heilbronn surrounded by trees, white with hoar frost.
Keywords: frost, hoar frost, frosted meadow, frosted trees, winter

PMR607-03
Austria, Tyrol, Achenkirch: modern house with flower-bedecked balconies and garden, with mountains in the background.
Keywords: alpine house, balcony flowers, tyrolean house

PMR607-02
Austria, Tyrol, Achenkirch: modern house with flower-bedecked balconies and garden.
Keywords: alpine house, balcony flowers, tyrolean house

PMR607-01
Austria, Tyrol, Achenkirch: A typical older wooden house with carved balustrades and a collection of antlers.
Keywords: tyrolean house, wooden balcony, spreading eaves, carved wooden house, alpine house, wooden house

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

PMR605-01
Malta, Mdina: cannons in Piazza San Pawl; the neo-Gothic house is about 100 years old.
Keywords: architecture, cannon, neo-Gothic

PMR604-11
Malta, Gozo, Victoria/Rabat: view from the citadel, which now houses several museums.
Keywords: fortress, citadel

PMR596-08
Mexico, Tepotzotlan: Templo de San Francisco Javier, built 1670-82 by the Jesuits, now houses the Museo Nacional de Arte Virreinal. Inside one finds a profusion of gilded, carved saints and cherubims. Facade with typical churrigueresque style carvings, arranged in vertical lines.

PMR596-07
Mexico, Tepotzotlan: Templo de San Francisco Javier, built 1670-82 by the Jesuits, now houses the Museo Nacional de Arte Virreinal. Inside one finds a profusion of gilded, carved saints and cherubims.

PMR594-04
Mexico City, Nuestra Senora de Guadelupe: the huge new church, home of the image, built in 1976, by the architect Pedro Ramirez Vasquez, houses the miraculous cloak of Juan Diego.

PMR592-03
Mexico: Puebla, a large industrial city, capital of the province of the same name, was founded by the Spanish on a "green field" site in 1531. Noted for its painted tiles and VW cars. Avenida 12 Poniente boasts many houses with tiled facades.

PMR592-02
Mexico: Puebla, a large industrial city, capital of the province of the same name, was founded by the Spanish on a "green field" site in 1531. Noted for its painted tiles and VW cars. Casa de Alfenique (!/)=), known as the "icing cake house", is faced with Puebla tiles.

PMR590-08
Mexico, Maya village of Chunyaxnic: typical house with bamboo walls and adobe thatch, unchanged for hundreds of years.
Keywords: Maya

PMR589-10
Mexico: Uxmal, the second largest Maya site, centre of the puuc area, flourished between VI and IX centuries AD. House of the Turtles (Casa de las Tortugas), the cornice of which is decorated with turtles, each different.
Keywords: Maya

PMR589-04
Mexico, Merida: Palacio de Gobierno (Government House), built in the late XIX century, houses murals depicting the history of the Yucatan.

PMR584-09
Guatemala, Antigua: Luxuriant shade-giving garden of one of the old colonial houses in Antigua, which was the capital city of Guatemala from 1541 to 1773, year of the great earthquake.

PMR583-07
Nicaragua, Granada: Red cafe tables and chairs on the veranda of one of the restored colonial houses in Granada.

PMR583-05
Nicaragua, Granada: Restored colonial style houses on the Plaza de la Independencia, Granada.

PMR581-12
Russia, Moscow: The Armoury Museum in the Kremlin, built in the 19th century, houses a huge collection of jewellery and precious objects, the treasure of the tsars.

PMR581-08
Russia, Moscow: The White House, seat of government of the Russian Federation, on the Moscow River.

PMR581-04
Russia, Uglich: Cathedral of the Redeemer in Uglich, with the belltower which was added in 1730. The cathedral houses a valuable collection of ikons.

PMR579-08
Russia, St. Petersburg: South facade of Mikhailovsky Castle, St. Petersburg, built for Tsar Paul I in 1800, now housing a museum. Equestrian statue of Peter the Great (by Carlo Rastrelli) with inscription, "To my great grandfather from his great grandson" (Paul I).

PMR577-06
Germany, Baden-Wurttemberg, Tubingen: Mediaeval gabled houses overlooking the River Neckar in university town Tübingen. View from Eberhardsbrücke.

PMR575-11
Moldova, Chisinau: Residence of the President of Moldova in Chisinau/Kishinev. View from the steps of Parliament House.

PMR575-08
Moldova, Chisinau: Triumphal Arch on Bulevardul Stefan cel Mare, with Government House in the background

PMR574-06
Romania: Baia Mare Open Air Village Museum: traditional thatched houses of the Maramures region.

PMR573-12
Garmany, Upper Bavaria: The Elephant House at Hellabrunn Zoo, Munich, with the residents receiving a cooling shower.

PMR572-03
Namibia, Swakopmund: Imaginitive new housing blocks in Swakopmund.
Keywords: Modern architecture

PMR570-12
Namibia: German colonial style house on the outskirts of Swakopmund.

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

PMR567-12
England, Staffordshire: Shugborough House (National Trust), home of Lord Lichfield (the Anson family): front portico, designed by Samuel Wyatt in the 18th century. Bluebells in foreground.

PMR567-09
England, Kent: Scotney Castle Gardens (National Trust), with the new house in the background.
Keywords: spring

PMR661-03
USA, Oregon: Heceta Head Lighthouse has a light 205 feet above sea level, to the right - Heceta House, formerly the lighthousekeepers' accommodation.
Keywords: cliffs, white water, surf, rugged coast, coastline, deserted shore, breakers, beach

PMR658-03
France, Périgord, St. Genies: picturesque houses on the village green with its wrought iron cross
Keywords: historic, Dordogne, national heritage

PMR657-12
France, Périgord, Les Eyzies: houses built under the rock overhang on the main road.
Keywords: mediaeval, cave dwellings, Dordogne, cave, national heritage, historic

PMR657-10
France, Périgord, Sarlat: picturesque old stone house in the historic centre of the town
Keywords: Architecture, Dordogne, national heritage, historic, mediaeval

PMR657-05
Germany, Baden-Württemburg: reconstructed Celtic settlement from the 6th century BC on Heuneburg Hill, in the Swabian Jura - the enormous house of a prince or chief, nowadays used for local assemblies.
Keywords: mediaeval town, picturesque, thatched roof

PMR657-02
Germany, Saxony, Dresden: view, from the top of the Hausmannsturm (tower), of the Semperoper and Theaterplatz, with statues of saints andapostles on the roof of the cathedral, and part of the Maria Bridge. In the distance the old Yenidze mosque-like tobacco factory, by the architect Martin Hammitzsch.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque, opera house

PMR657-01
Germany, Saxony, Dresden: view, from the top of the Hausmannsturm (tower), of the Semperoper and Theaterplatz. In the distance the old Yenidze mosque-like tobacco factory, by the architect Martin Hammitzsch.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque, opera house

PMR656-08
Germany, Saxony, Dresden: the Frauenkirche (Church of Our Lady), reconsecrated in 2005 after its wartime destruction, with some of the newly built burgher houses.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque

PMR655-11
Peru, Cusco, Ollantaytambo: an Inca town (2792 metres a.s.l.) built by Pachacuti in the 15th century, which largely retains intact the original layout of roads and houses. Many houses are today occupied by descendants of the Incas.

The precisely-built terraces, which run from top to bottom of the hill, would have provided more than sufficient agricultural produce for the whole community. Surmounting the terraces is a partially completed Temple of the Sun, abandoned for unknown reasons.
Keywords: High Andes, Ullantaytampu, Urubamba Valley, Inca architecture, Qosqo, Cuzco

PMR655-10
Peru, Cusco, Ollantaytambo: an Inca town (2792 metres a.s.l.) built by Pachacuti in the 15th century, which largely retains intact the original layout of roads and houses. Many houses are today occupied by descendants of the Incas.

The precisely-built terraces (right), which run from top to bottom of the hill, would have provided more than sufficient agricultural produce for the whole community. Manyaraki Square centre left.
Keywords: High Andes, Ullantaytampu, Urubamba Valley, Inca architecture, Qosqo, Cuzco

PMR655-09
Peru, Cusco, Ollantaytambo: an Inca town (2792 metres a.s.l.) built by Pachacuti in the 15th century, which largely retains intact the original layout of roads and houses. Many houses are today occupied by descendants of the Incas.

The Araqhama quarter of the Inca town, with its square, Manyaraki, and original Inca buildings. Note the grain storage chambers built into the cliff at the rear, and the "face" to their left.
Keywords: High Andes, Ullantaytampu, Urubamba Valley, Inca architecture, Qosqo, Cuzco

PMR655-06
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 Pisaqa, the lower part of the Inca Pisac complex, which was destroyed by the Spaniards. Built with unworked stone, unlike Intihuatana, the Temple of the Sun, so probably former dwelling houses.
Keywords: High Andes, Urubamba Valley, Inca architecture, Qosqo, Cuzco

PMR647-09
Libya, Fezzan, Murzuq: formerly a prosperous trading town as capital of the chiefs of the Awlad Muhammad tribe for some hundreds of years, Murzuq lost its influence with the opening of sea trade and end of their rule in 1813.
Entrance ramp to the fortress Quala át Turk, once the home of the Sultan of Fezzan, later a Turkish garrison.. It now houses a museum.
Keywords: Maghreb, Sahara Desert, barren, mud brick buildings, Berber architecture

PMR643-11
Libya, Fezzan: Ghat, an oasis town and permanent Tuareg settlement on the Algerian border going back to Garamantian times (1st century BC). View of the courtyard from the roof of a house in the medina, with the Jebel Acacus Mountains in the distance.
Keywords: Maghreb, barren, sand-dune landscape, sand dunes, Sahara Desert, mud brick buildings, adobe, Tuareg architecture, historical oasis town

PMR641-06
Libya: Ghadames, a Tuareg town, population about 7000, lies approximately 500 miles south-west of Tripoli. It dates back probably to about 3000 BC, thriving in Roman, Byzantine and Arab times. The houses in the old town are all of baked mud, and many of the alleys are enclosed with vaulting as protection from the sun. A UNESCO World Heritage Site.

View over the flat-roofed mud houses towards the adjacent date palms.
Keywords: Maghreb, ancient town, historic town, Berber

PMR641-05
Libya: Ghadames, a Tuareg town, population about 7000, lies approximately 500 miles south-west of Tripoli. It dates back probably to about 3000 BC, thriving in Roman, Byzantine and Arab times. The houses in the old town are all of baked mud, and many of the alleys are enclosed with vaulting as protection from the sun. A UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Some of the gardens, with high mud walls and numerous date palms.
Keywords: Maghreb, ancient town, historic town, Berber