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Hong Kong pictures 1958 (1 file)

PMR.HK-13
Hong Kong 1958: impression of Wanchai district at night.
Keywords: British colonies, nostalgia, historic, island, tropics, Far East

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PMR-D13427
Greece, Island of Karpathos, Olympos: from the terraced roof of the Panorama Cafe visitors have an impressive view.
Keywords: architecture, Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, Olymbos, picturesque, traditional

PMR-D11898
Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Stralsund (Hansa Town): the impressive brick Gothic facade of the Rathaus (Town Hall) dates from 1278, and is the hallmark of the city.
Keywords: architecture, colourful, culture, Hanseatic League, heritage, mediaeval, picturesque, UNESCO World Heritage

PMR-D11856
Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Greifswald (Hansa Town): Marienkirche (St. Mary's Church), built in 1280 in brick Gothic style, has an impressive carved pulpit dating from 1587.
Keywords: architecture, culture, Hanseatic League, heritage, mediaeval, picturesque

PMR-D11814
Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Stralsund (Hansa Town): the impressive brick Gothic facade of the Rathaus (Town Hall) dates from 1278, and is the hallmark of the city.
Keywords: architecture, colourful, culture, Hanseatic League, heritage, mediaeval, picturesque, UNESCO World Heritage

PMR-D11809
Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Stralsund (Hansa Town): the impressive Gothic nave of St. Nicholas' Church
Keywords: architecture, colourful, culture, Hanseatic League, heritage, mediaeval, picturesque, UNESCO World Heritage

PMR-D9672
Iceland, Reykjavik: the impressive organ of the Hallgrimskirkja (church), 15 metres high, with 5000 pipes. Frequent recitals are given during the summer months.
Keywords: capital city, artistic, culture, music, architecture, vaulting, concrete

PMR-D9671
Iceland, Reykjavik: the impressive organ of the Hallgrimskirkja (church), 15 metres high, with 5000 pipes. Frequent recitals are given during the summer months.
Keywords: capital city, artistic, culture, music, architecture, vaulting, concrete

PMR-D9669
Iceland, Reykjavik: the impressive, plain Gothic nave of the Hallgrimskirkja (church), designed by state architect Gudjón Samúelsson, the largest church in the country. Building was begun just after WWII but only recently completed.
Keywords: capital city, concrete, vaulting, architecture

PMR-D9077
Argentina, Buenos Aires: the famous Cemetery of Recoleta was founded in 1822 after the disbandment of the monastery of the Order of Recoleta, in the grounds of the church of Nuestra Senora del Pilar ("Our Lady of the Pillar"), whose belltower can be seen in the distance. Many notable people are interred here and have impressive tomb monuments.
Keywords: South America, artistic, culture, Latin America, capital city, architecture, Catholic

PMR-D9076
Argentina, Buenos Aires: the famous Cemetery of Recoleta was founded in 1822 after the disbandment of the monastery of the Order of Recoleta, in the grounds of the church of Nuestra Senora del Pilar ("Our Lady of the Pillar"). Many notable people are interred here and have impressive tomb monuments.
Keywords: South America, artistic, culture, Latin America, capital city, architecture, Catholic

PMR-D8853
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. Assorted impressions of Guanacos.
Keywords: South America, geology, mountains, Latin America, scenery, Andes, Patagonia, historic, cave drawings

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-D8845
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 Guanacos (?)
Keywords: South America, cave drawings, historic, Patagonia, Andes, scenery, Latin America, mountains, geology

PMR-D8112
Norway, Rogaland: granite rocks provide dramatic scenery on the "North Sea Route", the coastal road between Flekkefjord and Sandnes.
Keywords: Scandinavia, picturesque, landscape, scenery, striking, reflections, impressive

PMR-D8111
Norway, Vest-Agder, Magma Geopark: granite rocks provide dramatic scenery on the "North Sea Route", the coastal road between Flekkefjord and Sandnes.
Keywords: Scandinavia, picturesque, landscape, scenery, striking, reflections, impressive

PMR-D8109
Norway, Rogaland: granite rocks provide dramatic scenery on the "North Sea Route", the coastal road between Flekkefjord and Sandnes. Jossingfjord, famous for the "Altmark Incident" and RAF Beaufighter attack on German warships in the 2WW.
Keywords: Scandinavia, picturesque, landscape, scenery, striking, reflections, impressive

PMR-D8108
Norway, Rogaland: granite rocks provide dramatic scenery on the "North Sea Route", the coastal road between Flekkefjord and Sandnes. Jossingfjord, famous for the "Altmark Incident" and RAF Beaufighter attack on German warships in the 2WW.
Keywords: Scandinavia, picturesque, landscape, scenery, striking, reflections, impressive

PMR-D8107
Norway, Rogaland: granite rocks provide dramatic scenery on the "North Sea Route", the coastal road between Flekkefjord and Sandnes. Jossingfjord, famous for the "Altmark Incident" and RAF Beaufighter attack on German warships in the 2WW.
Keywords: Scandinavia, picturesque, landscape, scenery, striking, reflections, impressive

PMR-D8106
Norway, Vest-Agder, Magma Geopark: granite rocks provide dramatic scenery on the "North Sea Route", the coastal road between Flekkefjord and Sandnes.
Keywords: Scandinavia, picturesque, landscape, scenery, striking, reflections, impressive

PMR-D8105
Norway, Vest-Agder, Magma Geopark: granite rocks provide dramatic scenery on the "North Sea Route", the coastal road between Flekkefjord and Sandnes.
Keywords: Scandinavia, impressive, reflections, striking, scenery, landscape, picturesque

PMR-D8104
Norway, Vest-Agder, Magma Geopark: granite rocks provide dramatic scenery on the "North Sea Route", the coastal road between Flekkefjord and Sandnes.
Keywords: Scandinavia, impressive, reflections, striking, scenery, landscape, picturesque

PMR-D8103
Norway, Vest-Agder, Magma Geopark: granite rocks provide dramatic scenery on the "North Sea Route", the coastal road between Flekkefjord and Sandnes.
Keywords: Scandinavia, impressive, reflections, striking, scenery, landscape, picturesque

PMR-D7356
Morocco: the impressive modern shopping centre, Al Mandri.
Keywords: Africa, architecture, Maghreb

PMR-D7211
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: "planning the route", with expedition vehicle and impressive rock formation in the background, in Wadi In Tehak in the Tadrart mountains.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar

PMR-D5433
Switzerland, Zurich: footbridge over the River Limmat, with an impressive row of river facades, and the towers of the Grossmünster in the background.
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, culture, financial centre, heritage, historic, street scene

PMR-D5421
Switzerland, Zurich: impressive architecture in the city centre.
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, culture, financial centre, heritage, historic, street scene, mediaeval

PMR-D5017
People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province: spectacular scenery in the Tian Shan Mountains, approaching the Irkeshtam Pass (3450 metres) into Kyrgyzstan.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, geology, scenic, landscape, topography, geography, picturesque, impressive

PMR-D5016
People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province: spectacular scenery in the Tian Shan Mountains, approaching the Irkeshtam Pass (3450 metres) into Kyrgyzstan.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, geology, scenic, landscape, topography, geography, picturesque, impressive

PMR-D5015
People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province: spectacular, colouful scenery in the Tian Shan Mountains, approaching the Irkeshtam Pass (3450 metres) into Kyrgyzstan.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, geology, scenic, landscape, topography, geography, picturesque, impressive

PMR-D5014
People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province: spectacular, colouful scenery in the Tian Shan Mountains, approaching the Irkeshtam Pass (3450 metres) into Kyrgyzstan.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, geology, scenic, landscape, topography, geography, picturesque, impressive

PMR-D5013
People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province: spectacular, colouful scenery in the Tian Shan Mountains, approaching the Irkeshtam Pass (3450 metres) into Kyrgyzstan.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, geology, scenic, landscape, topography, geography, picturesque, impressive

PMR-D5012
People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province: spectacular, colouful scenery in the Tian Shan Mountains, approaching the Irkeshtam Pass (3450 metres) into Kyrgyzstan.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, geology, scenic, landscape, topography, geography, picturesque, impressive

PMR-D5011
People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province: spectacular, colouful scenery in the Tian Shan Mountains, approaching the Irkeshtam Pass (3450 metres) into Kyrgyzstan.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, geology, scenic, landscape, topography, geography, picturesque, impressive

PMR-D5010
People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province: spectacular, colouful scenery in the Tian Shan Mountains, approaching the Irkeshtam Pass (3450 metres) into Kyrgyzstan.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, geology, scenic, landscape, topography, geography, picturesque, impressive

PMR-D5009
People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province: spectacular, colouful scenery in the Tian Shan Mountains, approaching the Irkeshtam Pass (3450 metres) into Kyrgyzstan.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, geology, scenic, landscape, topography, geography, picturesque, impressive

PMR-D5008
People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province: spectacular, colouful scenery in the Tian Shan Mountains, approaching the Irkeshtam Pass (3450 metres) into Kyrgyzstan.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, geology, scenic, landscape, topography, geography, picturesque, impressive

PMR-D4965
People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Karakoram Highway: Karakul Lake lies at a height of 3600 metres near the junction of the Pamir, Tian Shan and Kunlun mountain ranges. View of the striking, turquoise-blue Little Karakul Lake.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, geology, scenic, landscape, topography, geography, picturesque, impressive

PMR-D4964
People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Karakoram Highway: Karakul Lake lies at a height of 3600 metres near the junction of the Pamir, Tian Shan and Kunlun mountain ranges. Colourfully dressed Kirgiz women selling souvenirs in front of their yurt.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, geology, scenic, landscape, topography, geography, picturesque, impressive

PMR-D4963
People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Karakoram Highway: Karakul Lake lies at a height of 3600 metres near the junction of the Pamir, Tian Shan and Kunlun mountain ranges. Colourfully dressed Kirgiz women selling souvenirs in front of their yurt.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, geology, scenic, landscape, topography, geography, picturesque, impressive

PMR-D4962
People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Karakoram Highway: Karakul Lake lies at a height of 3600 metres near the junction of the Pamir, Tian Shan and Kunlun mountain ranges. Cooling off, with a backdrop of snow-covered mountains.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, geology, scenic, landscape, topography, geography, picturesque, impressive

PMR-D4961
People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Karakoram Highway: Karakul Lake lies at a height of 3600 metres near the junction of the Pamir, Tian Shan and Kunlun mountain ranges. Snow-capped mountains reflected in the lake.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, geology, scenic, landscape, topography, geography, picturesque, impressive

PMR-D4960
People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Karakoram Highway: Karakul Lake lies at a height of 3600 metres near the junction of the Pamir, Tian Shan and Kunlun mountain ranges. Grazing sheep, with snow-capped Muztagh Ata (7546 metres) in the background.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, geology, scenic, landscape, topography, geography, picturesque, impressive, spectacular

PMR-D4959
People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Karakoram Highway: Karakul Lake lies at a height of 3600 metres near the junction of the Pamir, Tian Shan and Kunlun mountain ranges. Grazing sheep, with a group of Kirgiz yurts and snow-capped Muztagh Ata (7546 metres) in the background.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, geology, scenic, landscape, topography, geography, picturesque, impressive, spectacular

PMR-D4958
People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Karakoram Highway: Karakul Lake lies at a height of 3600 metres near the junction of the Pamir, Tian Shan and Kunlun mountain ranges. Grazing sheep, with a group of Kirgiz yurts and snow-capped Muztagh Ata (7546 metres) in the background.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, geology, scenic, landscape, topography, geography, picturesque, impressive, spectacular

PMR-D4957
People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Karakoram Highway: Karakul Lake lies at a height of 3600 metres near the junction of the Pamir, Tian Shan and Kunlun mountain ranges. Souvenir stalls near the carpark.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, geology, scenic, landscape, topography, geography, picturesque, impressive, spectacular

PMR-D4956
People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Karakoram Highway: colourful rocks and snow-capped mountains combine to provide unforgettable scenery on the approach to the Pamir Mountains, the "roof of the world".
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, geology, scenic, landscape, topography, geography, picturesque, impressive

PMR-D4955
People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Karakoram Highway, Ghez River Canyon: colourful rocks and verdant vegetation combine to provide unforgettable scenery on the approach to the Pamir Mountains, the "roof of the world".
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, geology, scenic, landscape, topography, geography, picturesque, impressive, spectacular

PMR-D4954
People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Karakoram Highway, Ghez River Canyon: colourful rocks and verdant vegetation combine to provide unforgettable scenery on the approach to the Pamir Mountains, the "roof of the world".
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, geology, scenic, landscape, topography, geography, picturesque, impressive, spectacular

PMR-D4953
People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Karakoram Highway: colourful rocks and verdant vegetation combine to provide unforgettable scenery on the approach to the Pamir Mountains, the "roof of the world".
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, geology, scenic, landscape, topography, geography, picturesque, impressive

PMR-D4952
People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Karakoram Highway: colourful rocks and verdant vegetation combine to provide unforgettable scenery on the approach to the Pamir Mountains, the "roof of the world".
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, geology, scenic, landscape, topography, geography, picturesque, impressive

PMR-D4951
People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Karakoram Highway, Ghez River Canyon: colourful rocks and verdant vegetation combine to provide unforgettable scenery on the approach to the Pamir Mountains, the "roof of the world".
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, geology, scenic, landscape, topography, geography, picturesque, impressive, spectacular

PMR-D4950
People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Karakoram Highway, Ghez River Canyon: colourful rocks and verdant vegetation combine to provide unforgettable scenery on the approach to the Pamir Mountains, the "roof of the world".
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, geology, scenic, landscape, topography, geography, picturesque, impressive, spectacular

PMR-D4949
People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Karakoram Highway, Ghez River Canyon: colourful rocks and verdant vegetation combine to provide unforgettable scenery on the approach to the Pamir Mountains, the "roof of the world".
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, geology, scenic, landscape, topography, geography, picturesque, impressive, spectacular

PMR-D4948
People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Karakoram Highway, Ghez River Canyon: colourful rocks and verdant vegetation combine to provide unforgettable scenery on the approach to the Pamir Mountains, the "roof of the world".
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, geology, scenic, landscape, topography, geography, picturesque, impressive, spectacular

PMR-D4947
People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Karakoram Highway, Ghez River Canyon: colourful rocks and verdant vegetation combine to provide unforgettable scenery on the approach to the Pamir Mountains, the "roof of the world".
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, geology, scenic, landscape, topography, geography, picturesque, impressive, spectacular

PMR-D4946
People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Karakoram Highway, Ghez River Canyon: colourful rocks and verdant vegetation combine to provide unforgettable scenery on the approach to the Pamir Mountains, the "roof of the world".
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, geology, scenic, landscape, topography, geography, picturesque, impressive, spectacular

PMR-D4945
People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Karakoram Highway, Ghez River Canyon: colourful rocks and verdant vegetation combine to provide unforgettable scenery on the approach to the Pamir Mountains, the "roof of the world".
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, geology, scenic, landscape, topography, geography, picturesque, impressive, spectacular

PMR-D4944
People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Karakoram Highway, Ghez River Canyon: colourful rocks and verdant vegetation combine to provide unforgettable scenery on the approach to the Pamir Mountains, the "roof of the world".
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, geology, scenic, landscape, topography, geography, picturesque, impressive, spectacular

PMR-D4943
People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Karakoram Highway, Ghez River Canyon: colourful rocks and verdant vegetation combine to provide unforgettable scenery on the approach to the Pamir Mountains, the "roof of the world".
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, geology, scenic, landscape, topography, geography, picturesque, impressive, spectacular

PMR-D4942
People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Karakoram Highway, Ghez River Canyon: colourful rocks and verdant vegetation combine to provide unforgettable scenery on the approach to the Pamir Mountains, the "roof of the world".
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, geology, scenic, landscape, topography, geography, picturesque, impressive, spectacular

PMR-D4287
The Philippines, Samar Island, Calbayog: the impressive altar of the Catholic Cathedral of St Peter and Paul.
Keywords: Samar Island, nave, pews, ornate, religion, church

PMR-D4176
Turkey, Province of Mugla, Bodrum (formerly Halikarnassos): postulated model of the tomb of Mausolos (=Mausoleum) built in 353 BC, a wonder of the ancient world.
Keywords: culture, Petronium, Aegean, Bahriyeli C, marine, cruising, mock-up, impression, architecture

PMR-D4099
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Murnau: picnickers on Mount Hörnle enjoy an impressive panorama.
Keywords: alpine, outdoor life, trekking, hiking, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range

PMR-D2750
Netherlands, Amsterdam: the impressive Gothic/Renaissance Revival facade of Amsterdam Centraal Railway Station, designed by Pierre Cuypers (who also designed the Rijksmuseum) and opened in 1889.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, Holland

PMR-D2749
Netherlands, Amsterdam: the impressive Gothic/Renaissance Revival facade of Amsterdam Centraal Railway Station, designed by Pierre Cuypers (who also designed the Rijksmuseum) and opened in 1889.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, Holland

PMR-D0870
Myanmar, Mandalay: the pagoda of Kyautawgyi Paya, covered with gided filligree-work, with its impressive "hti" or umbrella.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, architecture, colourful, religious, Burma

PMR-D0297
Germany, Berlin: Interior of the newly restored Staatstheater (State Theatre) in Gendarmenmarkt Square, now an impressive concert hall.
Keywords: culture, luxurious, auditorium, decor, music performance

PMR345-11
India, New Delhi: Gandhi Memorial, simple but impressive.
Keywords: culture, historic, heritage, imposing, capital city, monument, statues, bronze

PMR345-10
India, New Delhi: Gandhi Memorial, simple but impressive.
Keywords: culture, historic, heritage, imposing, capital city, monument, statues, bronze

PMR330-12
Sweden, Stockholm: view from the south entrance to the Royal Palace, showing the National Museum and, in the distance, impressive frontages on the Strandvägen across the water.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, heritage, capital city, boats, street scene, ferryboat, moorings

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

PMR323-10
USSR, Leningrad: Nicholas I Monument in Isaac Square with the gilded dome of St. Isaac's Cathedral providing an impressive background.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, Orthodox, equestrian, statue, St. Petersburg

PMR287-08
Turkey, Aphrodisias: an impressive row of Ionic columns marks the southern stoa of the agora. Still being excavated (1989).
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, picturesque, national heritage, Roman, Greek, architecture

PMR286-03
Turkey, Didyma: the huge Temple of Apollo, measuring 120 metres long by 60 metres wide, was begun in the 3rd century BC, worked on for 300 years, but never completed. The Oracle of Didyma probably goes back as far as 1000 BC and rivalled that of Delphi in influence and was older. Impressive carvings on the bases of the massive columns.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, picturesque, national heritage, Roman, Greek, architecture

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

PMR-D4032
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Guilin: "Son et Lumiere" spectacle "Impressions" after dark, incorporating dozens of girls wearing lighted costumes, with the "dragon's tooth" landscape as a backdrop.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, reflections, show, attraction, tourist, display, illuminations, heritage, culture

PMR-D3947
People's Republic of China, Yunnan Province, Kunming: Yuantong Buddhist Temple is the largest in the city and dates back over 1000 years. The impressive entrance to the grounds.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, heritage, picturesque, metropolitan, architecture, historic, street scene, religious centre

PMR197-08
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Rottenbuch: the impressive tower of the parish church at Rottenbuch, in the "Pfaffenwinkel", formerly an Augustinian monastery, founded in 1073.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, historic, clocktower, belltower, heritage, Catholic, Christian, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse

PMR197-07
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Rottenbuch: the impressive tower of the parish church at Rottenbuch, in the "Pfaffenwinkel", formerly an Augustinian monastery, founded in 1073.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, historic, clocktower, belltower, heritage, Catholic, Christian, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse

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

PMR142K-06
Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: the impressive Renaissance facade of the Fembohaus, now the home of the City Museum.
Keywords: Nürnberg, defence, fortifications, autumn colours, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval

PMR115K-26
Jordan: Petra is a historical city dating back to about 500-600 BC, founded by the Nabataeans, whose capital it was. Lying in the Wadi Musa, many of its temples and tombs were carved out of the sandstone rock in gorges and in cliff faces, and some have been well preserved from erosion. The architecture shows evidence of Egyptian, and later, Graeco-Roman influence, but the Nabataeans had their own, distinctive style. The city in the desert thrived due to a well thought-out system of water control. Petra was designated a World Heritage Site on 6th December 1985.

This picture: Bedouin horse riders, with impressive, bare, sandstone mountains as backdrop.
Keywords: rose red city, geology, archeological site, Egyptian architecture, Greek architecture, Roman architecture, rock tombs, natural caves, Nabataean capital

PMR041K-23
Romania, Moldavia: Vatra Dornei, a prosperous mineral spa resort in the time of the Habsburgs, lies high in the Carpathian Mountains and is now attempting to rebuild its popularity. Here, the impressive railway station.

PMR066K-28
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Berchtesgaden: In winter 2005/6 the Königssee at Berchtesgaden froze over, a very unusual circumstance, and people were able to walk the length of the lake to the well known chapel of St. Bartholomä. Here, an impression of the heavy snowfall, covering the chapel and adjacent buildings.
Keywords: winter, ice, frozen lake, snow, Alps, mountains

PMR417-12
Slovakia, Kezmarok (formerly Kesmark): the impressive Town Hall with its Baroque clocktower.
Keywords: historic, Kesmark, heritage, Czechoslovakia, architecture

PMR387-07
Australia, Queensland, Brisbane: the impressive Riverside Expressway, which becomes the South East Freeway (F3), with sternwheeler/floating restaurant moored in the foreground.
Keywords: architecture, road construction, civil engineering, port, Brisbane River, metropolis, city

PMR622-01
Germany, Thuringia, Arnstadt: Impressively restored facades with elaborately decorated doorway facing the Market Place in Arnstadt, where Johann Sebastian Bach played the organ in the local church 1703-7.
Keywords: German architecture, street scene

PMR582-01
Russia, Moscow: Impressive facades on Arbat Ulitsa, Moscow, a popular traffic-free street with tourists.

PMR650-01
Libya, Tripolitania: ruins of the ancient city of Leptis Magna. The city was founded by Phoenician colonists about 1100 BC but became part of the Roman Empire when Carthage fell in the Third Punic War, in 146 BC. It became the largest and most prosperous city in Roman Africa. Now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

An impressive row of re-erected cipolin columns, mostly with capitals, part of the Post Scaenum Portico.
Keywords: Roman architecture, historical city, artistic, stone carving, archeological excavations, archeology, Maghreb, Punic architecture

PMR640-02
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Fürstenfeldbruck: the former Cistercian Fürstenfeld Monastery, founded ca. 1260 by Duke Ludwig II. The impressive Baroque facade of St. Mary's, the former monastery church, now the parish church.
Keywords: architecture, Catholic, religious architecture, Baroque architecture

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