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PMR-D8846 Argentina, Perito Moreno: "Cueva de las Manos" (Cave of Hands), where prehistoric peoples left the imprints of their hands and illustrations of daily life, between 9000 and 13000 years ago. A UNESCO heritage site. Impressions of Rhea footprints among the human hand-prints. Keywords: South America, geology, mountains, Latin America, scenery, Andes, Patagonia, historic, cave drawings
PMR-D7585 Morocco: tree-climbing goats on the road to Essaouira. The goats climb a particular species of tree, the Argan (Argania spinosa) to eat the nuts which are embedded in a layer of pulp. However the nuts are not ripe until June and at other times of the year the goats are induced to climb the trees for the benefit of tourists. The kernels of the Argan nuts contain a valuable oil, which has beneficial properties when consumed by humans, and are avidly harvested. Keywords: Africa, bizarre, Maghreb, Islam, Muslim
PMR-D7584 Morocco: tree-climbing goats on the road to Essaouira. The goats climb a particular species of tree, the Argan (Argania spinosa) to eat the nuts which are embedded in a layer of pulp. However the nuts are not ripe until June and at other times of the year the goats are induced to climb the trees for the benefit of tourists. The kernels of the Argan nuts contain a valuable oil, which has beneficial properties when consumed by humans, and are avidly harvested. Keywords: Africa, bizarre, Maghreb, Islam, Muslim
PMR-D7583 Morocco: tree-climbing goats on the road to Essaouira. The goats climb a particular species of tree, the Argan (Argania spinosa) to eat the nuts which are embedded in a layer of pulp. However the nuts are not ripe until June and at other times of the year the goats are induced to climb the trees for the benefit of tourists. The kernels of the Argan nuts contain a valuable oil, which has beneficial properties when consumed by humans, and are avidly harvested. Keywords: Africa, bizarre, Maghreb, Islam, Muslim
PMR-D7582 Morocco: tree-climbing goats on the road to Essaouira. The goats climb a particular species of tree, the Argan (Argania spinosa) to eat the nuts which are embedded in a layer of pulp. However the nuts are not ripe until June and at other times of the year the goats are induced to climb the trees for the benefit of tourists. The kernels of the Argan nuts contain a valuable oil, which has beneficial properties when consumed by humans, and are avidly harvested. Keywords: Africa, bizarre, Maghreb, Islam, Muslim
PMR-D7214 Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajer National Park: neolithic rockart - paintings believed to be up to 12,000 years old, made at the end of the last ice age, when the area was still savannah: human figures, some white, some ochre, in Wadi In Tehak in the Tadrart Mountains. Keywords: Sahara, desert, geology, rock formations, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, culture, heritage
PMR-D7213 Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajer National Park: neolithic rockart - paintings believed to be up to 12,000 years old, made at the end of the last ice age, when the area was still savannah: human figure with poised spear and square shield (?), in Wadi In Tehak in the Tadrart Mountains. Keywords: Sahara, desert, geology, rock formations, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, culture, heritage
PMR-D7212 Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajer National Park: neolithic rockart - paintings believed to be up to 12,000 years old, made at the end of the last ice age, when the area was still savannah: series of studies of human figures with spears, some running, in Wadi In Tehak in the Tadrart Mountains. Keywords: Sahara, desert, geology, rock formations, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, culture, heritage
PMR-D7209 Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajer National Park: neolithic rockart - paintings believed to be up to 12,000 years old, made at the end of the last ice age, when the area was still savannah: series of dancing human figures, some with bow and arrow, in Wadi In Tehak in the Tadrart Mountains. Keywords: Sahara, desert, geology, rock formations, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, culture, heritage
PMR-D7208 Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajer National Park: neolithic rockart - paintings believed to be up to 12,000 years old, made at the end of the last ice age, when the area was still savannah: figure of human wearing body paint (?), in Wadi In Tehak in the Tadrart Mountains. Keywords: Sahara, desert, geology, rock formations, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, culture, heritage
PMR-D7200 Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajer National Park: neolithic rockart - paintings believed to be up to 12,000 years old, made at the end of the last ice age, when the area was still savannah: two human figures with two dogs, in Wadi In Tehak in the Tadrart Mountains. Keywords: Sahara, desert, geology, rock formations, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, culture, heritage
PMR-D7195 Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajer National Park: neolithic rockart - paintings believed to be up to 12,000 years old, made at the end of the last ice age, when the area was still savannah, figure of a tall human, in Wadi In Tehak in the Tadrart Mountains. Keywords: Sahara, desert, geology, rock formations, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, culture, heritage
PMR-D7188 Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajer National Park: neolithic rockart - paintings believed to be up to 12,000 years old, made at the end of the last ice age, when the area was still savannah: figures of humans with cows and horses, in Wadi In Tehak in the Tadrart Mountains. Keywords: Sahara, desert, geology, rock formations, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, culture, heritage
PMR-D7156 Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajer National Park: neolithic rockart - paintings believed to be up to 12,000 years old, made at the end of the last ice age, when the area was still savannah: figures of coital humans, in the Moul N'Aga sand dunes area, Keywords: Sahara, desert, geology, rock formations, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, culture, heritage
PMR-D7154 Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajer National Park: neolithic rockart - paintings believed to be up to 12,000 years old, made at the end of the last ice age, when the area was still savannah: various studies of elephants with crowds of human figures, in the Moul N'Aga sand dunes area, Keywords: Sahara, desert, geology, rock formations, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, culture, heritage
PMR-D7113 Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajer National Park: neolithic rockart - paintings believed to be up to 12,000 years old, made at the end of the last ice age, when the area was still savannah: giraffes, with a human figure holding a spear, and Tifinagh and Arabic script, in the Tadrart Mountains. Keywords: Sahara, desert, geology, rock formations, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, culture, heritage, Imuhar
PMR-D7095 Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajer National Park, Tadrart Mountains: neolithic rockart - paintings believed to be up to 12,000 years old, made at the end of the last ice age, when the area was still savannah: human figure, Keywords: Sahara, desert, geology, rock formations, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, culture, heritage
PMR-D6995 Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajer National Park, Tin Taghert: neolithic rockart - engravings believed to be up to 12,000 years old, made at the end of the last ice age, when the area was still savannah: male and female human figures. Keywords: Sahara, desert, geology, rock formations, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, culture, heritage, prehistoric
PMR-D0891 Myanmar, Mandalay: gate guards at Kayauktawgyi Paya near Amarapura - half human, half feline. Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples
PMR276-12 U.S.A., Florida, Orlando, Walt Disney World: World Showcase in the EPCOT Center: mirror-image of St. Mark's Square, Venice, as seen from the Molo, even down to the patches of plaster flaking from the walls. Keywords: colourful, picturesque, culture, geographical, educational, new-technology, human achievement, innovation, recreation
PMR276-11 U.S.A., Florida, Orlando, Walt Disney World: World Showcase in the EPCOT Center: "Sankt-Georgsplatz", the German Showcase, with backdrop inspired by Eltz Castle on the Mosel and Stahleck Castle on the Rhine. Keywords: colourful, picturesque, culture, geographical, educational, new-technology, human achievement, innovation, recreation
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
PMR276-09 U.S.A., Florida, Orlando, Walt Disney World: World Showcase in the EPCOT Center: the circular Temple of Heaven is a half scale replica of the one in the Summer Palace in Peking, and contains a film theatre with a 360-degree-screen. Keywords: colourful, picturesque, culture, geographical, educational, new-technology, human achievement, innovation, recreation
PMR276-08 U.S.A., Florida, Orlando, Walt Disney World: World Showcase in the EPCOT Center: the gateway to the China Showcase is based on the main gate to the Summer Palace. Keywords: colourful, picturesque, culture, geographical, educational, new-technology, human achievement, innovation, recreation
PMR276-07 U.S.A., Florida, Orlando, Walt Disney World: The Magic Kingdom: part of "Fantasyland" as seen from the cablecar on the "Skyway". Keywords: colourful, picturesque, new-technology, human achievement, innovation, recreation, amusements, entertainments, diversions
PMR276-06 U.S.A., Florida, Orlando, Walt Disney World: The Magic Kingdom: Mississippi sternwheeler "Richard P. Irvine" is powered by a steam engine. Keywords: colourful, picturesque, new-technology, human achievement, innovation, recreation, amusements, entertainments, diversions
PMR276-05 U.S.A., Florida, Orlando, Walt Disney World: The Magic Kingdom: Mississippi sternwheeler "Richard P. Irvine" is powered by a steam engine. Keywords: colourful, picturesque, new-technology, human achievement, innovation, recreation, amusements, entertainments, diversions
PMR276-04 U.S.A., Florida, Orlando, Walt Disney World: The Magic Kingdom: Cinderella Castle seen from the moat. Keywords: colourful, picturesque, new-technology, human achievement, innovation, recreation, amusements, entertainments, diversions
PMR276-03 U.S.A., Florida, Orlando, Walt Disney World: The Magic Kingdom: Bicentennial floral setpiece with begonias, and the Cinderella Castle in the background. Keywords: colourful, picturesque, new-technology, human achievement, innovation, recreation, amusements, entertainments, diversions
PMR276-02 U.S.A., Florida, Orlando, Walt Disney World: The Magic Kingdom: view along "Main Street USA" from the railroad station, with Cinderella Castle in the distance and balloon seller in the foreground. Keywords: colourful, picturesque, new-technology, human achievement, innovation, recreation, amusements, entertainments, diversions
PMR276-01 U.S.A., Florida, Orlando, Walt Disney World: The Magic Kingdom: view along "Main Street USA" from the railroad station, with Cinderella Castle in the distance. Keywords: colourful, picturesque, new-technology, human achievement, innovation, recreation, amusements, entertainments, diversions
PMR275-12 U.S.A., Florida, Orlando, Walt Disney World: World Showcase in the EPCOT Center: general view of the Moroccan Showcase, with traditional mud walls and the tower of the Koutoubia Mosque. Keywords: colourful, picturesque, culture, geographical, educational, new-technology, human achievement, innovation, recreation
PMR275-11 U.S.A., Florida, Orlando, Walt Disney World: World Showcase in the EPCOT Center: the historic gate of Fez, Bab Boujouloud and the Nejjarine Fountain. Keywords: colourful, picturesque, culture, geographical, educational, new-technology, human achievement, innovation, recreation
PMR275-10 U.S.A., Florida, Orlando, Walt Disney World: World Showcase in the EPCOT Center: "The Brass Bazaar" has the authentic look of a Moroccan metalworker's shop in a soukh. Keywords: colourful, picturesque, culture, geographical, educational, new-technology, human achievement, innovation, recreation
PMR275-09 U.S.A., Florida, Orlando, Walt Disney World: World Showcase in the EPCOT Center: a group of musicians from Morocco providing lively accompaniment for traditional dancing in front of the historic gate of Fez, Bab Boujouloud. Keywords: colourful, picturesque, culture, geographical, educational, new-technology, human achievement, innovation, recreation
PMR275-08 U.S.A., Florida, Orlando, Walt Disney World: World Showcase in the EPCOT Center: a typical 19th century French building with rolling mansard roofs and elegant ironwork. Home to a boulevard cafe along both fronts. Keywords: colourful, picturesque, culture, geographical, educational, new-technology, human achievement, innovation, recreation
PMR275-07 U.S.A., Florida, Orlando, Walt Disney World: World Showcase in the EPCOT Center: French buildings reflecting the style of architecture of the "Belle Epoque" 1870-1910. Keywords: colourful, picturesque, culture, geographical, educational, new-technology, human achievement, innovation, recreation
PMR275-06 U.S.A., Florida, Orlando, Walt Disney World: World Showcase in the EPCOT Center: waterbus dropping passengers at the Moroccan Showcase, dominated by the tower of the Koutoubia Mosque, a copy of the original in Tangier. Keywords: colourful, picturesque, culture, geographical, educational, new-technology, human achievement, innovation, recreation
PMR275-05 U.S.A., Florida, Orlando, Walt Disney World: World Showcase in the EPCOT Center: replica of a vintage bus leaving the French Showcase. In the background is a one-tenth scale model of the Eiffel Tower built from original plans. 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
PMR275-03 U.S.A., Florida, Orlando, Walt Disney World: World Showcase in the EPCOT Center: "The Tea Room", an English thatched cottage (complete with peasant girl!). Keywords: colourful, picturesque, culture, geographical, educational, new-technology, human achievement, innovation, recreation
PMR275-02 U.S.A., Florida, Orlando, Walt Disney World: World Showcase in the EPCOT Center: Tudor architecture reminiscent of Hampton Court and an old village cross help to provide an authentic picture of England. Keywords: colourful, picturesque, culture, geographical, educational, new-technology, human achievement, innovation, recreation
PMR275-01 U.S.A., Florida, Orlando, Walt Disney World: World Showcase in the EPCOT Center: Indian culture in Canada is represented by this typical wooden building and totem pole, while to the left stands a replica of an early trading post. Keywords: colourful, picturesque, culture, geographical, educational, new-technology, human achievement, innovation, recreation
PMR274-12 U.S.A., Florida, Orlando, Walt Disney World: World Showcase in the EPCOT Center: flamingos by the pool which surrounds the Odyssey Restaurant. Keywords: colourful, picturesque, culture, geographical, educational, new-technology, human achievement, innovation, recreation
PMR274-11 U.S.A., Florida, Orlando, Walt Disney World: World Showcase in the EPCOT Center: flamingos by the pool which surrounds the Odyssey Restaurant, with the top of the Mayan pyramid visible above the trees. Keywords: colourful, picturesque, culture, geographical, educational, new-technology, human achievement, innovation, recreation
PMR274-10 U.S.A., Florida, Orlando, Walt Disney World: World Showcase in the EPCOT Center: flamingos by the pool which surrounds the Odyssey Restaurant. 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
PMR274-08 U.S.A., Florida, Orlando, Walt Disney World: World Showcase in the EPCOT Center: exact copy of a wooden Viking Stavkirke in Oslo's open air historical museum. Keywords: colourful, picturesque, culture, geographical, educational, new-technology, human achievement, innovation, recreation
PMR274-07 U.S.A., Florida, Orlando, Walt Disney World: World Showcase in the EPCOT Center: "Sankt-Georgsplatz" surrounded by German mediaeval buildings based on originals in Rothenburg-ob-der-Tauber. Keywords: colourful, picturesque, culture, geographical, educational, new-technology, human achievement, innovation, recreation
PMR274-06 U.S.A., Florida, Orlando, Walt Disney World: World Showcase in the EPCOT Center: a German in Lederhosen answers visitors' questions after a musical performance. Keywords: colourful, picturesque, culture, geographical, educational, new-technology, human achievement, innovation, recreation
PMR274-05 U.S.A., Florida, Orlando, Walt Disney World: World Showcase in the EPCOT Center: scaled reproduction of the campanile in St. Mark's Square, with part of the Doge's Palace, and columns of St. Mark and St. Theodore on the molo. Keywords: colourful, picturesque, culture, geographical, educational, new-technology, human achievement, innovation, recreation
PMR274-04 U.S.A., Florida, Orlando, Walt Disney World: World Showcase in the EPCOT Center: reconstructed vintage double-decker buses provide a regular service round the lake. In the background, "The American Adventure", a 108,000-square-foot Georgian-style building. Keywords: colourful, picturesque, culture, geographical, educational, new-technology, human achievement, innovation, recreation
PMR274-03 U.S.A., Florida, Orlando, Walt Disney World: World Showcase in the EPCOT Center: moored gondolas. Only the giant geodesic sphere in the background betrays the fact that we are not in Venice. Keywords: colourful, picturesque, culture, geographical, educational, new-technology, human achievement, innovation, recreation
PMR274-02 U.S.A., Florida, Orlando, Walt Disney World: World Showcase in the EPCOT Center: Japanese Pagoda, modelled on an 8th century structure in Japan. The building behind was inspired by Gosho Imperial Palace in Kyoto. Keywords: colourful, picturesque, culture, geographical, educational, new-technology, human achievement, innovation, recreation
PMR274-01 U.S.A., Florida, Orlando, Walt Disney World: World Showcase in the EPCOT Center: Japanese Torii Gate (complete with barnacles!) based in the one in Hiroshima. Keywords: colourful, picturesque, culture, geographical, educational, new-technology, human achievement, innovation, recreation
PMR273-12 U.S.A., Florida, Orlando, Walt Disney World: World Showcase in the EPCOT Center: Butchart Gardens, intended to give an impression of the west coast of Canada. 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
PMR273-10 U.S.A., Florida, Orlando, Walt Disney World: World Showcase in the EPCOT Center: rugged scenery and waterfalls illustrate the Canada Showcase. Keywords: colourful, picturesque, culture, geographical, educational, new-technology, human achievement, innovation, recreation
PMR273-09 U.S.A., Florida, Orlando, Walt Disney World: the giant geodesic sphere reflected in one of the lakes in the EPCOT Center. Keywords: colourful, picturesque, culture, geographical, educational, new-technology, human achievement, innovation, recreation
PMR273-03 U.S.A., Florida, Orlando, Walt Disney World: "Main Street USA", reconstructions of classical American buildings, with the minarets of "Cinderella Castle" in the background. Keywords: colourful, picturesque, culture, geographical, educational, new-technology, human achievement, innovation, recreation
PMR273-02 U.S.A., Florida, Orlando, Walt Disney World: cable cars of the "Skyway" arriving in Fantasyland, with its reconstructed mediaeval buildings. Keywords: colourful, picturesque, new-technology, human achievement, innovation, recreation, amusements, entertainments, diversions
PMR273-01 U.S.A., Florida, Orlando, Walt Disney World: The Magic Kingdom: Cinderella Castle seen from the Main Street. Keywords: colourful, picturesque, new-technology, human achievement, innovation, recreation, amusements, entertainments, diversions
PMR272-12 U.S.A., Florida, Orlando, Disney World - EPCOT Center: pyramids of "Journey into Imagination", with ornamental lake and monorail train. Keywords: colourful, picturesque, culture, geographical, educational, new-technology, human achievement, innovation, recreation
PMR272-11 U.S.A., Florida, Orlando, Disney World - EPCOT Center: the geodesic sphere, "Spaceship Earth", with monorail train in the foreground. Keywords: colourful, picturesque, culture, geographical, educational, new-technology, human achievement, innovation, recreation
PMR272-10 U.S.A., Florida, Orlando, Disney World - EPCOT Center: the geodesic sphere, "Spaceship Earth", with monorail train in the foreground. Keywords: colourful, picturesque, culture, geographical, educational, new-technology, human achievement, innovation, recreation
PMR272-09 U.S.A., Florida, Orlando, Disney World - EPCOT Center: a line of elephants as topiary figures, near the entrance. Keywords: colourful, picturesque, culture, geographical, educational, new-technology, human achievement, innovation, recreation
PMR272-08 U.S.A., Florida, Orlando, Disney World - EPCOT Center: topiary figures with hula-hoop of begonias, near the entrance. Keywords: colourful, picturesque, culture, geographical, educational, new-technology, human achievement, innovation
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
PMR132K-33 Cambodia, Siem Reap: the Khmer temples were built as the Khmer civilization flowered, from the 8th to the 14th centuries AD in what is now Cambodia and Thailand. The architectural style closely resembles that of India at the same period, but Hindu gods are often joined, or even replaced, by figures of Buddha. Angkor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This picture: Angkor Thom, a large, walled city, built in the late 12th century: the south gate, decorated with 3-headed elephants and human faces. Keywords: historic, national heritage, picturesque, temples, Hindu, Buddhist, religion, architecture, Khmer, shrine
PMR132K-14 Cambodia, Siem Reap: the Khmer temples were built as the Khmer civilization flowered, from the 8th to the 14th centuries AD in what is now Cambodia and Thailand. The architectural style closely resembles that of India at the same period, but Hindu gods are often joined, or even replaced, by figures of Buddha. Angkor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This picture: Banteay Srei Temple (Citadel of the Women), built by King Rajendravarman in the 10th century: guardian figures (modern replicas) with human and monkey heads Keywords: historic, national heritage, picturesque, temples, Hindu, Buddhist, religion, architecture, Khmer, shrine
PMR029K-06 Australia, Northern Territory: Goulds Waran = Sand Goanna = Sand Lizard (Varanus Gouldii), a slow moving reptile about 1 metre long which is often found scavenging around human habitations. Keywords: wild life, wild animals, reptiles, nature
PMR068K-22 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: after flowing under the Krämerbrücke, the River Gera disappears under the Rathaus Brücke (Town Hall Bridge). Keywords: mediaeval city, German heritage, historic buildings, Lutherism, protestantism, mediaeval architecture, Thuringia
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-19 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 affluent Futter Strasse, with the yellow facade of the Kaisersaal at the far end. Keywords: mediaeval city, German heritage, historic buildings, Lutherism, protestantism, mediaeval architecture, Thuringia
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-16 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 statue of Dr. Martin Luther standing near the Church of St Laurence in the Anger. Keywords: mediaeval city, Martin Luther, German heritage, historic buildings, Lutherism, protestantism, mediaeval architecture, Thuringia
PMR367-08 Thailand, Bangkok: the Grand Palace, Wat Phra Keo: a "kinara" figure, half cockerel, half human, and demons supporting a golden "chedi". Keywords: Buddhist, far east, orient, Siam, picturesque, temples
PMR367-05 Thailand, Bangkok: the Grand Palace, Wat Phra Keo: golden "kinara", half human and half animal, holding a rose. Keywords: Buddhist, far east, orient, Siam, picturesque, temples
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
PMR601-05 Spain, Segovia: La Granja de San Ildefonso, built by Philip V, grandson of Louis XIV, and largely inspired by Versailles: columned facade and human sphinxes. Keywords: architecture, park, statuary

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