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PMR-D12469 Germany, Bavaria, Jesenwang: D-MRWP Aeropilot Legend 600 (c-n 2192) at the UL Fly-in on 1st May 2024. Keywords: aeroplane, air transport, aircraft, airplane, aviation, lightplane, ultralight
PMR-D13173 Germany, Saxony, Grossenhain: N11T North American P-51D Mustang (c/n 122-40965) (marked 4744425 "Damn Yankee") at the Flying Legends Airshow, 18.05.96. Keywords: aeroplane, air transport, aircraft, airplane, aviation, warbirds
PMR-D13172 Germany, Saxony, Grossenhain: N167F North American P-51D Mustang (c/n 122-40417) (marked 473877 "Old Crow") of the Scandinavian Historical Flight at the Flying Legends Airshow, 18.05.96. Keywords: aeroplane, air transport, aircraft, airplane, aviation, warbirds
PMR-D13171 Germany, Saxony, Grossenhain: OE-EAS Chance-Vought F.4U-4 Corsair (c/n 9149) of the Flying Bulls at the Flying Legends Airshow, 18.05.96. Keywords: aeroplane, air transport, aircraft, airplane, aviation, warbirds
PMR-D13170 Germany, Saxony, Grossenhain: OE-ESA North American T.28B (c/n 200-250) of the Flying Bulls at the Flying Legends Airshow, 18.05.96. Keywords: aeroplane, air transport, aircraft, airplane, aviation, warbirds
PMR-D13169 Germany, Saxony, Grossenhain: OE-EAS Chance-Vought F.4U-4 Corsair (c/n 9149) of the Flying Bulls at the Flying Legends Airshow, 18.05.96. Keywords: aeroplane, air transport, aircraft, airplane, aviation, warbirds
PMR-D13168 Germany, Saxony, Grossenhain: D-EIFW W.A.R. Focke-Wulf FW-190 scale replica (c/n 333-89) at the Flying Legends Airshow, 18.05.96. Keywords: aeroplane, air transport, aircraft, airplane, aviation, lightplane
PMR-D13167 Germany, Saxony, Grossenhain: N-167B Douglas B-26B Invader (c/n 27881) (marked 434602) of the Scandinavian Historical Flight at the Flying Legends Airshow, 18.05.96. Keywords: aeroplane, air transport, aircraft, airplane, aviation, warbirds
PMR-D13166 Germany, Saxony, Grossenhain: D-EWBN PZL-Okecie 104 Wilga 35A (c/n 62175) at the Flying Legends Airshow, 18.05.96. Keywords: aeroplane, air transport, aircraft, airplane, aviation, lightplane
PMR-D13165 Germany, Saxony, Grossenhain: LN-KLT Piper L-4 Cub (c/n 12847) (marked 480551) of the Scandinavian Historical Flight at the Flying Legends Airshow, 18.05.96. Keywords: aeroplane, air transport, aircraft, airplane, aviation, lightplane, warbirds
PMR-D13164 Germany, Saxony, Grossenhain: N849M Boeing Stearman B75N-1 Kaydet (c/n 75-8212) at the Flying Legends Airshow, 18.05.96. Keywords: aeroplane, air transport, aircraft, airplane, aviation, trainer
PMR-D13162 Germany, Saxony, Grossenhain: D-EJAB Zlin Z.526S Trener Master (c/n 1033) at the Flying Legends Airshow, 18.05.96. Keywords: aeroplane, air transport, aircraft, airplane, aviation, trainer
PMR-D13161 Germany, Saxony, Grossenhain: N27311 Convair PBY-5A Catalina (c/n 300) of the Stichting Cat Air (formerly C-FHHR) at the Flying Legends Airshow, 18.05.96. Keywords: aeroplane, air transport, aircraft, airplane, amphibian, aviation

Travel (81 files)

PMR127-07 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. The Lizard Fountain, recalling the legend of the peasants turned into reptiles by Jupiter for ridiculing Latona. Keywords: architecture, national heritage, picturesque, magnificence, splendour, pomp, historic, luxury, Baroque, gilded, park, grounds
PMR085-06 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schwangau: according to legend Hohenschwangau Castle "crowns the head of the slain dragon", whose body lies between the Alpsee (left) and the Schwansee (right). View from the Tegelberg, with the Alps as backdrop. Keywords: alpine, Fussen, mountain range, autumn colours, autumn trees, colourful, picturesque, landscape, panorama, woods
PMR-D11914 Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Neubrandenburg: sculptured stone figures of a baker's wife, Mudder Schulten, demanding payment for bread from Adolph Friedrich IV von Mecklenburg-Strelitz on the market place, made famous in a book from Fritz Reuther. Sculpture by Wilhelm Jaeger. Keywords: culture, Dörchläuchting, heritage, legend, literature, mediaeval, picturesque
PMR-D8997 Chile, Puerto Natales: shrine to Difunta Correa. According to legend, she died of thirst in the desert whilst seeking her husband. Her baby survived until discovered, being suckled on her breast. Roadside shrines have appeared all over Argentina and Chile, where bottles of water are left as votive offerings. Keywords: South America, Patagonia, Andes, Latin America
PMR-D8722 Chile. Chiloe, Castro: Plaza de Armas, with figure of La Pincoya, a mythical sprite of great beauty, who can bring good fortune to the Chilote, on the fountain. Keywords: South America, statue, legend, Latin America, culture
PMR-D6381 Germany, Bavaria, Mittelfranken, Feuchtwangen: west facade of the Stiftskirche (Collegiate Church) which owes its origin to Charlemagne according to legend. Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture
PMR-D4667 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: flowers of Dark Red Meranti (Pentacme Siamensis) growing in the grounds of the Royal Palace. According to legend Buddha was born under a tree of this species in one of his reincarnations. Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, botany, trees, shrubs
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
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-D4463 Thailand, Phuket Island: awe-inspiring dragon's head emerging from its cave in the zoo. Keywords: picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, myths, legends, model, mock-up
PMR-D0867 Myanmar, Mandalay: pointing, standing Buddha (Shweyattaw Buddha) in the Byar Deik Paye Pagoda near the summit of Mandalay Hill. According to legend he once prophiesied that a great city would arise here in the year 2400 of the Buddhist Era (1857 AD, the year King Mindon founded Mandalay). Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples
PMR-D0632 Thailand, Bangkok: the Grand Palace, Wat Phra Keo: one of many frescos depicting the Ramayan/Ramakien Legends in the cloisters. Painted in 1824, restored in 1982. Keywords: Siam, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, orient, far east, colourful
PMR-D0631 Thailand, Bangkok: the Grand Palace, Wat Phra Keo: one of many frescos depicting the Ramayan/Ramakien Legends in the cloisters. Painted in 1824, restored in 1982. Keywords: Siam, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, orient, far east, colourful
PMR-D0630 Thailand, Bangkok: the Grand Palace, Wat Phra Keo: one of many frescos depicting the Ramayan/Ramakien Legends in the cloisters. Painted in 1824, restored in 1982. Keywords: Siam, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, orient, far east
PMR332-08 Denmark, Helsingor (Elsinore): statue of Hercules and the Hydra on the waterfront. Keywords: culture, myth, legend, Greek, monument, sculpture, Heracles
PMR316-11 Poland, Cracow: this bronze dragon, outside the "Dragon's Cave" at the foot of the Wawel Hill, really breathes fire. Keywords: metropolis, culture, historic, mediaeval, medieval, heritage, legend
PMR299-11 Germany, Rhineland Palatinate: The Loreley Rocks overlooking the Rhine Valley, where, according to legend, a beautiful enchantress lured boatmen to their deaths with her song. Statue surrounded by roses. Keywords: Romantic Rhine, Rock of Lore, monument, sculpture, myth
PMR299-10 Germany, Rhineland Palatinate: The Loreley Rocks overlooking the Rhine Valley, where, according to legend, a beautiful enchantress lured boatmen to their deaths with her song. Here: view of the River Rhine, snaking its way northwards between steep banks. Keywords: Romantic Rhine, Rock of Lore, landscape, autumn, hills
PMR299-09 Germany, Rhineland Palatinate: The Loreley Rocks overlooking the Rhine Valley, where, according to legend, a beautiful enchantress lured boatmen to their deaths with her song. Here: a Rhine steamer passing below the Loreley Rocks. Keywords: Romantic Rhine, Rock of Lore, camp site, pleasure boat, Rhine cruiser
PMR-D3483 Germany, Lower Saxony, Hildesheim: the Romanesque Cathedral, dating back to 872, with extensions from the 11th, 12th and 14th centuries, contains bronze doors and column of Christ which are on the list of UNESCO World Heritage sites. Legend says that the "1000-year Rose Bush" was the cause of the building of the first cathedral in 9th century . Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster
PMR136K-21 Mongolia, Arkhangai Aimag (Province): the Taikhar Chuluu Monolith. Legend has it that a local hero hurled the monolith at a huge serpent, which may still be under the rock. Many Mongolians come to visit, and most leave their names in the form of graffiti! Keywords: Mongol, sharmanism, religious monuments, Chinggis Khaan, Genghis Khan, steppe, Outer Mongolia
PMR136K-20 Mongolia, Arkhangai Aimag (Province): Mongolian visitors posing in front of the Taikhar Chuluu Monolith. Legend has it that a local hero hurled the monolith at a huge serpent, which may still be under the rock. Many Mongolians come to visit, and most leave their names in the form of graffiti! Keywords: Mongol, Outer Mongolia, steppe, Genghis Khan, Chinggis Khaan, religious monuments, sharmanism
PMR133K-16 Cambodia, Siem Reap: Preah Prohm Monastery, the oldest monastery in Siem Reap, was founded about 500 years ago, in the reign of King Ang Chan. Preah Ang Chang-han Hoy, a monk revered to this day, lived here, and according to legend, when his small boat was attacked by sharks it broke into two pieces, the prow containing the monk miraculously returning to the monastery. The reclining, gilded Buddha figure in the monastery incorporates wood from this boat. This picture: an unusual pool and golden chedi in the gardens of the monastery. Keywords: historic, shrine, Khmer, architecture, religion, Buddhist, Hindu, temples, picturesque, national heritage
PMR133K-15 Cambodia, Siem Reap: Preah Prohm Monastery, the oldest monastery in Siem Reap, was founded about 500 years ago, in the reign of King Ang Chan. Preah Ang Chang-han Hoy, a monk revered to this day, lived here, and according to legend, when his small boat was attacked by sharks it broke into two pieces, the prow containing the monk miraculously returning to the monastery. The reclining, gilded Buddha figure in the monastery incorporates wood from this boat. This picture: the golden boat built by the Venerable Monk Cheakaro to commemorate the legend. Keywords: historic, shrine, Khmer, architecture, religion, Buddhist, Hindu, temples, picturesque, national heritage
PMR133K-14 Cambodia, Siem Reap: Preah Prohm Monastery, the oldest monastery in Siem Reap, was founded about 500 years ago, in the reign of King Ang Chan. Preah Ang Chang-han Hoy, a monk revered to this day, lived here, and according to legend, when his small boat was attacked by sharks it broke into two pieces, the prow containing the monk miraculously returning to the monastery. The reclining, gilded Buddha figure in the monastery incorporates wood from this boat. This picture: view of the gardens and chedis in front of the monastery. Keywords: historic, shrine, Khmer, architecture, religion, Buddhist, Hindu, temples, picturesque, national heritage
PMR133K-13 Cambodia, Siem Reap: Preah Prohm Monastery, the oldest monastery in Siem Reap, was founded about 500 years ago, in the reign of King Ang Chan. Preah Ang Chang-han Hoy, a monk revered to this day, lived here, and according to legend, when his small boat was attacked by sharks it broke into two pieces, the prow containing the monk miraculously returning to the monastery. The reclining, gilded Buddha figure in the monastery incorporates wood from this boat. This picture: the entrance to the monastery, with assorted chedis in line. Keywords: historic, shrine, Khmer, architecture, religion, Buddhist, Hindu, temples, picturesque, national heritage
PMR133K-12 Cambodia, Siem Reap: Preah Prohm Monastery, the oldest monastery in Siem Reap, was founded about 500 years ago, in the reign of King Ang Chan. Preah Ang Chang-han Hoy, a monk revered to this day, lived here, and according to legend, when his small boat was attacked by sharks it broke into two pieces, the prow containing the monk miraculously returning to the monastery. The reclining, gilded Buddha figure in the monastery incorporates wood from this boat. This picture: topiary-work and model peacocks in the monastery gardens. Keywords: historic, shrine, Khmer, architecture, religion, Buddhist, Hindu, temples, picturesque, national heritage
PMR133K-11 Cambodia, Siem Reap: Preah Prohm Monastery, the oldest monastery in Siem Reap, was founded about 500 years ago, in the reign of King Ang Chan. Preah Ang Chang-han Hoy, a monk revered to this day, lived here, and according to legend, when his small boat was attacked by sharks it broke into two pieces, the prow containing the monk miraculously returning to the monastery. The reclining, gilded Buddha figure in the monastery incorporates wood from this boat. This picture: the main entrance gate to the monastery, showing the handsome tiled floor. Keywords: historic, shrine, Khmer, architecture, religion, Buddhist, Hindu, temples, picturesque, national heritage
PMR132K-05 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: bas relief of the fight of the monkey brothers, Valin and Sugriva, from the Ramayana legend in Angkor Wat. Keywords: historic, shrine, Khmer, architecture, religion, Buddhist, Hindu, temples, picturesque, national heritage
PMR106K-36 Peru: Cusco/Cuzco/Qosqo (3300 metres a.s.l.), was occupied by the Killke people, from about 900 to 1200 AD, after which it became the capital city of the Incas. Inca legend has it that the city was built by Chief Pachacuti. In 1533 the Spanish arrived and largely rebuilt the city. UNESCO declared it a World Heritage Site in 1983. A modern "Fountain of the Sun" on the Avenida del Sol, opposite the Savoy Hotel. Keywords: High Andes, Cuzco, Qosqo, La Ciudad Imperial, The Imperial City, Historical Capital of Peru, colonial architecture, architecture
PMR106K-25 Peru, Cusco, Pisac: In the vicinity of Pisac and the "Sacred Valley" a number of important Inca sites are to be found. Large, colourful triptique by the bridge in Pisac, illustrating Inca legends and history. Keywords: High Andes, Cuzco, Qosqo, Inca architecture, Urubamba Valley
PMR105K-29 Peru: Cusco/Cuzco/Qosqo (3300 metres a.s.l.), was occupied by the Killke people, from about 900 to 1200 AD, after which it became the capital city of the Incas. Inca legend has it that the city was built by Chief Pachacuti. In 1533 the Spanish arrived and largely rebuilt the city. UNESCO declared it a World Heritage Site in 1983. Inca stonework in Tanda Pata, a street near San Blas. Keywords: High Andes, Cuzco, Qosqo, La Ciudad Imperial, The Imperial City, Historical Capital of Peru, colonial architecture, architecture
PMR105K-28 Peru: Cusco/Cuzco/Qosqo (3300 metres a.s.l.), was occupied by the Killke people, from about 900 to 1200 AD, after which it became the capital city of the Incas. Inca legend has it that the city was built by Chief Pachacuti. In 1533 the Spanish arrived and largely rebuilt the city. UNESCO declared it a World Heritage Site in 1983. A sunny terrace in San Blas district where a variety of artistic craftwork is on offer. Keywords: High Andes, Cuzco, Qosqo, La Ciudad Imperial, The Imperial City, Historical Capital of Peru, colonial architecture, architecture
PMR105K-27 Peru: Cusco/Cuzco/Qosqo (3300 metres a.s.l.), was occupied by the Killke people, from about 900 to 1200 AD, after which it became the capital city of the Incas. Inca legend has it that the city was built by Chief Pachacuti. In 1533 the Spanish arrived and largely rebuilt the city. UNESCO declared it a World Heritage Site in 1983. Plaza San Blas, the artists' quarter, north of the centre. Keywords: High Andes, Cuzco, Qosqo, La Ciudad Imperial, The Imperial City, Historical Capital of Peru, colonial architecture, architecture
PMR105K-26 Peru: Cusco/Cuzco/Qosqo (3300 metres a.s.l.), was occupied by the Killke people, from about 900 to 1200 AD, after which it became the capital city of the Incas. Inca legend has it that the city was built by Chief Pachacuti. In 1533 the Spanish arrived and largely rebuilt the city. UNESCO declared it a World Heritage Site in 1983. Away from the centre the roads can be narrow and steep: llamas and cars. Keywords: High Andes, architecture, colonial architecture, Historical Capital of Peru, The Imperial City, La Ciudad Imperial, Qosqo, Cuzco
PMR105K-25 Peru: Cusco/Cuzco/Qosqo (3300 metres a.s.l.), was occupied by the Killke people, from about 900 to 1200 AD, after which it became the capital city of the Incas. Inca legend has it that the city was built by Chief Pachacuti. In 1533 the Spanish arrived and largely rebuilt the city. UNESCO declared it a World Heritage Site in 1983. South-east side of the Plaza de Armas, with arcades, balconies and the Compania de Jesus Church. Keywords: High Andes, Cuzco, Qosqo, La Ciudad Imperial, The Imperial City, Historical Capital of Peru, colonial architecture, architecture
PMR105K-24 Peru: Cusco/Cuzco/Qosqo (3300 metres a.s.l.), was occupied by the Killke people, from about 900 to 1200 AD, after which it became the capital city of the Incas. Inca legend has it that the city was built by Chief Pachacuti. In 1533 the Spanish arrived and largely rebuilt the city. UNESCO declared it a World Heritage Site in 1983. A school class in uniform leaving the classroom on to the Plaza de Armas. Keywords: High Andes, Cuzco, Qosqo, La Ciudad Imperial, The Imperial City, Historical Capital of Peru, colonial architecture, architecture
PMR105K-23 Peru: Cusco/Cuzco/Qosqo (3300 metres a.s.l.), was occupied by the Killke people, from about 900 to 1200 AD, after which it became the capital city of the Incas. Inca legend has it that the city was built by Chief Pachacuti. In 1533 the Spanish arrived and largely rebuilt the city. UNESCO declared it a World Heritage Site in 1983. Cathedral and Compania de Jesus Church from an arcade on the Plaza de Armas. Keywords: High Andes, Cuzco, Qosqo, La Ciudad Imperial, The Imperial City, Historical Capital of Peru, colonial architecture, architecture
PMR105K-22 Peru: Cusco/Cuzco/Qosqo (3300 metres a.s.l.), was occupied by the Killke people, from about 900 to 1200 AD, after which it became the capital city of the Incas. Inca legend has it that the city was built by Chief Pachacuti. In 1533 the Spanish arrived and largely rebuilt the city. UNESCO declared it a World Heritage Site in 1983. Compania de Jesus Church, built on the site of the Inca Palace of the Serpents (Amarucancha). Keywords: High Andes, architecture, colonial architecture, Historical Capital of Peru, The Imperial City, La Ciudad Imperial, Qosqo, Cuzco
PMR105K-21 Peru: Cusco/Cuzco/Qosqo (3300 metres a.s.l.), was occupied by the Killke people, from about 900 to 1200 AD, after which it became the capital city of the Incas. Inca legend has it that the city was built by Chief Pachacuti. In 1533 the Spanish arrived and largely rebuilt the city. UNESCO declared it a World Heritage Site in 1983. Colonnaded arcade with carved wooden balconies near the Plaza de Armas. Keywords: High Andes, Cuzco, Qosqo, La Ciudad Imperial, The Imperial City, Historical Capital of Peru, colonial architecture, architecture
PMR105K-20 Peru: Cusco/Cuzco/Qosqo (3300 metres a.s.l.), was occupied by the Killke people, from about 900 to 1200 AD, after which it became the capital city of the Incas. Inca legend has it that the city was built by Chief Pachacuti. In 1533 the Spanish arrived and largely rebuilt the city. UNESCO declared it a World Heritage Site in 1983. Plaza de Armas, with fountain and facade of the Compania de Jesus Church. Keywords: High Andes, Cuzco, Qosqo, La Ciudad Imperial, The Imperial City, Historical Capital of Peru, colonial architecture, architecture
PMR105K-19 Peru: Cusco/Cuzco/Qosqo (3300 metres a.s.l.), was occupied by the Killke people, from about 900 to 1200 AD, after which it became the capital city of the Incas. Inca legend has it that the city was built by Chief Pachacuti. In 1533 the Spanish arrived and largely rebuilt the city. UNESCO declared it a World Heritage Site in 1983. Ruins of the (Inca?) construction Sacsayhuaman, believed by some to have been a fortress. Three parallel lines of zig-zag walls run for about 360 metres and there are 21 bastions. The stones, some of them weighing in excess of 130 tons, fit together so precisely that it is impossible to insert a sheet of paper between them. How this was achieved is still a mystery. The walls are now about 6 metres high, after the Spanish used the upper part as a quarry for hundreds of years. It is estimated that about 20% of the original structure survives. Recent excavations suggest that the walls may have been built by the Killke people before the Incas came. View showing all three levels of the walls, one above the other. Keywords: High Andes, Saksaq Waman, Cuzco, Qosqo, La Ciudad Imperial, The Imperial City, Historical Capital of Peru, colonial architecture, architecture
PMR105K-18 Peru: Cusco/Cuzco/Qosqo (3300 metres a.s.l.), was occupied by the Killke people, from about 900 to 1200 AD, after which it became the capital city of the Incas. Inca legend has it that the city was built by Chief Pachacuti. In 1533 the Spanish arrived and largely rebuilt the city. UNESCO declared it a World Heritage Site in 1983. Ruins of the (Inca?) construction Sacsayhuaman, believed by some to have been a fortress. Three parallel lines of zig-zag walls run for about 360 metres and there are 21 bastions. The stones, some of them weighing in excess of 130 tons, fit together so precisely that it is impossible to insert a sheet of paper between them. How this was achieved is still a mystery. The walls are now about 6 metres high, after the Spanish used the upper part as a quarry for hundreds of years. It is estimated that about 20% of the original structure survives. Recent excavations suggest that the walls may have been built by the Killke people before the Incas came. View of Chuquipampa levelled area. Used by the Spanish as a stone quarry for hundreds of years. Keywords: High Andes, architecture, colonial architecture, Historical Capital of Peru, The Imperial City, La Ciudad Imperial, Qosqo, Cuzco, Saksaq Waman
PMR105K-17 Peru: Cusco/Cuzco/Qosqo (3300 metres a.s.l.), was occupied by the Killke people, from about 900 to 1200 AD, after which it became the capital city of the Incas. Inca legend has it that the city was built by Chief Pachacuti. In 1533 the Spanish arrived and largely rebuilt the city. UNESCO declared it a World Heritage Site in 1983. Ruins of the (Inca?) construction Sacsayhuaman, believed by some to have been a fortress. Three parallel lines of zig-zag walls run for about 360 metres and there are 21 bastions. The stones, some of them weighing in excess of 130 tons, fit together so precisely that it is impossible to insert a sheet of paper between them. How this was achieved is still a mystery. The walls are now about 6 metres high, after the Spanish used the upper part as a quarry for hundreds of years. It is estimated that about 20% of the original structure survives. Recent excavations suggest that the walls may have been built by the Killke people before the Incas came. View of a precisely built doorway, tapered towards the top in order to resist (successfully!) earthquakes. Keywords: High Andes, architecture, colonial architecture, Historical Capital of Peru, The Imperial City, La Ciudad Imperial, Qosqo, Cuzco, Saksaq Waman
PMR105K-16 Peru: Cusco/Cuzco/Qosqo (3300 metres a.s.l.), was occupied by the Killke people, from about 900 to 1200 AD, after which it became the capital city of the Incas. Inca legend has it that the city was built by Chief Pachacuti. In 1533 the Spanish arrived and largely rebuilt the city. UNESCO declared it a World Heritage Site in 1983. Ruins of the (Inca?) construction Sacsayhuaman, believed by some to have been a fortress. Three parallel lines of zig-zag walls run for about 360 metres and there are 21 bastions. The stones, some of them weighing in excess of 130 tons, fit together so precisely that it is impossible to insert a sheet of paper between them. How this was achieved is still a mystery. The walls are now about 6 metres high, after the Spanish used the upper part as a quarry for hundreds of years. It is estimated that about 20% of the original structure survives. Recent excavations suggest that the walls may have been built by the Killke people before the Incas came. View of the steps, leading up to the passage between two of the parallel walls. Keywords: High Andes, architecture, colonial architecture, Historical Capital of Peru, The Imperial City, La Ciudad Imperial, Qosqo, Cuzco, Saksaq Waman
PMR105K-15 Peru: Cusco/Cuzco/Qosqo (3300 metres a.s.l.), was occupied by the Killke people, from about 900 to 1200 AD, after which it became the capital city of the Incas. Inca legend has it that the city was built by Chief Pachacuti. In 1533 the Spanish arrived and largely rebuilt the city. UNESCO declared it a World Heritage Site in 1983. Ruins of the (Inca?) construction Sacsayhuaman, believed by some to have been a fortress. Three parallel lines of zig-zag walls run for about 360 metres and there are 21 bastions. The stones, some of them weighing in excess of 130 tons, fit together so precisely that it is impossible to insert a sheet of paper between them. How this was achieved is still a mystery. The walls are now about 6 metres high, after the Spanish used the upper part as a quarry for hundreds of years. It is estimated that about 20% of the original structure survives. Recent excavations suggest that the walls may have been built by the Killke people before the Incas came. View of a relatively intact portion of the lower wall. Keywords: High Andes, architecture, colonial architecture, Historical Capital of Peru, The Imperial City, La Ciudad Imperial, Qosqo, Cuzco, Saksaq Waman
PMR105K-14 Peru: Cusco/Cuzco/Qosqo (3300 metres a.s.l.), was occupied by the Killke people, from about 900 to 1200 AD, after which it became the capital city of the Incas. Inca legend has it that the city was built by Chief Pachacuti. In 1533 the Spanish arrived and largely rebuilt the city. UNESCO declared it a World Heritage Site in 1983. Ruins of the (Inca?) construction Sacsayhuaman, believed by some to have been a fortress. Three parallel lines of zig-zag walls run for about 360 metres and there are 21 bastions. The stones, some of them weighing in excess of 130 tons, fit together so precisely that it is impossible to insert a sheet of paper between them. How this was achieved is still a mystery. The walls are now about 6 metres high, after the Spanish used the upper part as a quarry for hundreds of years. It is estimated that about 20% of the original structure survives. Recent excavations suggest that the walls may have been built by the Killke people before the Incas came. View of the monolithic corner stones. Keywords: High Andes, Saksaq Waman, Cuzco, Qosqo, La Ciudad Imperial, The Imperial City, Historical Capital of Peru, colonial architecture, architecture
PMR105K-13 Peru: Cusco/Cuzco/Qosqo (3300 metres a.s.l.), was occupied by the Killke people, from about 900 to 1200 AD, after which it became the capital city of the Incas. Inca legend has it that the city was built by Chief Pachacuti. In 1533 the Spanish arrived and largely rebuilt the city. UNESCO declared it a World Heritage Site in 1983. Ruins of the (Inca?) construction Sacsayhuaman, believed by some to have been a fortress. Three parallel lines of zig-zag walls run for about 360 metres and there are 21 bastions. The stones, some of them weighing in excess of 130 tons, fit together so precisely that it is impossible to insert a sheet of paper between them. How this was achieved is still a mystery. The walls are now about 6 metres high, after the Spanish used the upper part as a quarry for hundreds of years. It is estimated that about 20% of the original structure survives. Recent excavations suggest that the walls may have been built by the Killke people before the Incas came. View of the stones comprising the lower wall. Keywords: High Andes, architecture, colonial architecture, Historical Capital of Peru, The Imperial City, La Ciudad Imperial, Qosqo, Cuzco, Saksaq Waman
PMR105K-12 Peru: Cusco/Cuzco/Qosqo (3300 metres a.s.l.), was occupied by the Killke people, from about 900 to 1200 AD, after which it became the capital city of the Incas. Inca legend has it that the city was built by Chief Pachacuti. In 1533 the Spanish arrived and largely rebuilt the city. UNESCO declared it a World Heritage Site in 1983. Ruins of the (Inca?) construction Sacsayhuaman, believed by some to have been a fortress. Three parallel lines of zig-zag walls run for about 360 metres and there are 21 bastions. The stones, some of them weighing in excess of 130 tons, fit together so precisely that it is impossible to insert a sheet of paper between them. How this was achieved is still a mystery. The walls are now about 6 metres high, after the Spanish used the upper part as a quarry for hundreds of years. It is estimated that about 20% of the original structure survives. Recent excavations suggest that the walls may have been built by the Killke people before the Incas came. View of the walls from the flat, flower-strewn, central area. Keywords: High Andes, architecture, colonial architecture, Historical Capital of Peru, The Imperial City, La Ciudad Imperial, Qosqo, Cuzco, Saksaq Waman
PMR105K-11 Peru: Cusco/Cuzco/Qosqo (3300 metres a.s.l.), was occupied by the Killke people, from about 900 to 1200 AD, after which it became the capital city of the Incas. Inca legend has it that the city was built by Chief Pachacuti. In 1533 the Spanish arrived and largely rebuilt the city. UNESCO declared it a World Heritage Site in 1983. The Inca spring shrine of Tambo Machay, where the spring water still flows into a rock pool as it has for centuries. Keywords: High Andes, Inca waterworks, architecture, colonial architecture, Historical Capital of Peru, The Imperial City, La Ciudad Imperial, Qosqo, Cuzco
PMR105K-10 Peru: Cusco/Cuzco/Qosqo (3300 metres a.s.l.), was occupied by the Killke people, from about 900 to 1200 AD, after which it became the capital city of the Incas. Inca legend has it that the city was built by Chief Pachacuti. In 1533 the Spanish arrived and largely rebuilt the city. UNESCO declared it a World Heritage Site in 1983. Greeting from a modern Inca Chieftain! Keywords: High Andes, Cuzco, Qosqo, La Ciudad Imperial, The Imperial City, Historical Capital of Peru, colonial architecture, architecture, Inca costume
PMR105K-09 Peru: Cusco/Cuzco/Qosqo (3300 metres a.s.l.), was occupied by the Killke people, from about 900 to 1200 AD, after which it became the capital city of the Incas. Inca legend has it that the city was built by Chief Pachacuti. In 1533 the Spanish arrived and largely rebuilt the city. UNESCO declared it a World Heritage Site in 1983. One of the many Irises in bloom on the Q'enqo site. Keywords: High Andes, Cuzco, Qosqo, La Ciudad Imperial, The Imperial City, Historical Capital of Peru, colonial architecture, architecture, Iris
PMR105K-08 Peru: Cusco/Cuzco/Qosqo (3300 metres a.s.l.), was occupied by the Killke people, from about 900 to 1200 AD, after which it became the capital city of the Incas. Inca legend has it that the city was built by Chief Pachacuti. In 1533 the Spanish arrived and largely rebuilt the city. UNESCO declared it a World Heritage Site in 1983. Site of the Inca temple and amphitheatre Q'enqo, fine examples of Inca in situ stone carving. Keywords: High Andes, Cuzco, Qosqo, La Ciudad Imperial, The Imperial City, Historical Capital of Peru, colonial architecture, architecture
PMR105K-07 Peru: Cusco/Cuzco/Qosqo (3300 metres a.s.l.), was occupied by the Killke people, from about 900 to 1200 AD, after which it became the capital city of the Incas. Inca legend has it that the city was built by Chief Pachacuti. In 1533 the Spanish arrived and largely rebuilt the city. UNESCO declared it a World Heritage Site in 1983. Bird's eye view of the Cathedral and the Compania de Jesus Church. Keywords: High Andes, architecture, colonial architecture, Historical Capital of Peru, The Imperial City, La Ciudad Imperial, Qosqo, Cuzco
PMR105K-06 Peru: Cusco/Cuzco/Qosqo (3300 metres a.s.l.), was occupied by the Killke people, from about 900 to 1200 AD, after which it became the capital city of the Incas. Inca legend has it that the city was built by Chief Pachacuti. In 1533 the Spanish arrived and largely rebuilt the city. UNESCO declared it a World Heritage Site in 1983. "Tres Cruces" (Three Crosses) and the white stone figure of Christ overlooking the city. Keywords: High Andes, statue, architecture, colonial architecture, Historical Capital of Peru, The Imperial City, La Ciudad Imperial, Qosqo, Cuzco
PMR105K-05 Peru: Cusco/Cuzco/Qosqo (3300 metres a.s.l.), was occupied by the Killke people, from about 900 to 1200 AD, after which it became the capital city of the Incas. Inca legend has it that the city was built by Chief Pachacuti. In 1533 the Spanish arrived and largely rebuilt the city. UNESCO declared it a World Heritage Site in 1983. View of the city from the road to Sasayhuaman, where the figure of Christ stands. Keywords: High Andes, panorama, architecture, colonial architecture, Historical Capital of Peru, The Imperial City, La Ciudad Imperial, Qosqo, Cuzco
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-13 Germany, Lower Saxony, Hamelin: Bäckerstrasse in the pedestrian zone with the spire of the church of St. Nicolai at the end. Keywords: historic town, Renaissance architecture, legends, rat catcher, pied piper of Hamelin, Hameln, Niedersachsen, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval
PMR086K-12 Germany, Lower Saxony, Hamelin: bronze statue of the Pied Piper of Hamelin with rats running up the pedestal. Keywords: historic town, Renaissance architecture, legends, rat catcher, pied piper of Hamelin, Hameln, Niedersachsen, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval
PMR086K-11 Germany, Lower Saxony, Hamelin: top-hatted barrel organ player with monkey, in front of the "Leisthaus". Keywords: historic town, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage, Niedersachsen, Hameln, pied piper of Hamelin, rat catcher, legends, Renaissance architecture
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-07 Germany, Lower Saxony, Hamelin: an example of "Weser Renaissance" architecture, the "Leisthaus", built 1585-98 for corn merchant Gerd Leist, with barrel organ playing in the foreground. Keywords: historic town, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage, Niedersachsen, Hameln, pied piper of Hamelin, rat catcher, legends, Renaissance architecture
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
PMR389-12 New Zealand: the lighthouse on Cape Reinga, the northernmost tip of North Island. According to Maori legend, souls of the dead depart from here to their homeland, "Hawaiki". Keywords: antipodes, coast, landscape, picturesque
PMR674-05 Mongolia, Arkhangai Aimag (Province): Mongolian visitors posing in front of the Taikhar Chuluu Monolith. Legend has it that a local hero hurled the monolith at a huge serpent, which may still be under the rock. Many Mongolians come to visit, and most leave their names in the form of grafitti! Keywords: Mongol, Outer Mongolia, steppe, Genghis Khan, Chinggis Khaan, religious monuments, sharmanism
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
PMR635-01 Germany, Lower Saxióny, Hamelin: a fine facade on the main street with projection ("Utlucht") typical of the Weser Renaissance style. Keywords: historic town, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage, Niedersachsen, Hameln, pied piper of Hamelin, rat catcher, legends, Renaissance architecture
PMR605-08 Malta, Ghar Hasan: entrance to this cave, fount of legends, is about 70 metres above the sea, reached by a narrow path cut into the cliff. Keywords: cave, coast, cliffs
PMR580-02 Russia, Kizhi: Wooden "Church of Christ's Transfiguration", the "summer church", on the island of Kizhi in the Onega Sea, Karelia. The church was built in 1714 without the use of nails, according to legend by one man, who afterwards threw his axe in the lake, so that his feat could not be repeated. The church has 22 onion domes.
PMR655-12 Peru: Cusco/Cuzco/Qosqo (3300 metres a.s.l.), was occupied by the Killke people, from about 900 to 1200 AD, after which it became the capital city of the Incas. Inca legend has it that the city was built by Chief Pachacuti. In 1533 the Spanish arrived and largely rebuilt the city. UNESCO declared it a World Heritage Site in 1983. Hotel Savoy, on the Avenida Sol, with a park in the foreground. Keywords: High Andes, Cuzco, Qosqo, La Ciudad Imperial, The Imperial City, Historical Capital of Peru, colonial architecture, architecture
PMR655-01 Peru: Cusco/Cuzco/Qosqo (3300 metres a.s.l.), was occupied by the Killke people, from about 900 to 1200 AD, after which it became the capital city of the Incas. Inca legend has it that the city was built by Chief Pachacuti. In 1533 the Spanish arrived and largely rebuilt the city. UNESCO declared it a World Heritage Site in 1983. "La Companía de Jesús" Church in the Plaza de Armas, begun in 1576 on the site of the Inca "Palace of the Serpents", and rebuilt in the late 17th century. Gardens in the foreground. Keywords: High Andes, Cuzco, Qosqo, La Ciudad Imperial, The Imperial City, Historical Capital of Peru, colonial architecture, architecture, Baroque
PMR654-12 Peru: Cusco/Cuzco/Qosqo (3300 metres a.s.l.), was occupied by the Killke people, from about 900 to 1200 AD, after which it became the capital city of the Incas. Inca legend has it that the city was built by Chief Pachacuti. In 1533 the Spanish arrived and largely rebuilt the city. UNESCO declared it a World Heritage Site in 1983. "La Companía de Jesús" Church in the Plaza de Armas, begun in 1576 on the site of the Inca "Palace of the Serpents", and rebuilt in the late 17th century. Keywords: High Andes, Baroque, architecture, colonial architecture, Historical Capital of Peru, The Imperial City, La Ciudad Imperial, Qosqo, Cuzco
PMR654-11 Peru: Cusco/Cuzco/Qosqo (3300 metres a.s.l.), was occupied by the Killke people, from about 900 to 1200 AD, after which it became the capital city of the Incas. Inca legend has it that the city was built by Chief Pachacuti. In 1533 the Spanish arrived and largely rebuilt the city. UNESCO declared it a World Heritage Site in 1983. Ruins of the (Inca?) construction Sacsayhuaman, believed by some to have been a fortress. Three parallel lines of zig-zag walls run for about 360 metres and there are 21 bastions. The stones, some of them weighing in excess of 130 tons, fit together so precisely that it is impossible to insert a sheet of paper between them. How this was achieved is still a mystery. The walls are now about 6 metres high, after the Spanish used the upper part as a quarry for hundreds of years. It is estimated that about 20% of the original structure survives. Recent excavations suggest that the walls may have been built by the Killke people before the Incas came. Keywords: High Andes, Saksaq Waman, Cuzco, Qosqo, La Ciudad Imperial, The Imperial City, Historical Capital of Peru, colonial architecture, architecture
PMR654-10 Peru: Cusco/Cuzco/Qosqo (3300 metres a.s.l.), was occupied by the Killke people, from about 900 to 1200 AD, after which it became the capital city of the Incas. Inca legend has it that the city was built by Chief Pachacuti. In 1533 the Spanish arrived and largely rebuilt the city. UNESCO declared it a World Heritage Site in 1983. Ruins of the (Inca?) construction Sacsayhuaman, believed by some to have been a fortress. Three parallel lines of zig-zag walls run for about 360 metres and there are 21 bastions. The stones, some of them weighing in excess of 130 tons, fit together so precisely that it is impossible to insert a sheet of paper between them. How this was achieved is still a mystery. The walls are now about 6 metres high, after the Spanish used the upper part as a quarry for hundreds of years. It is estimated that about 20% of the original structure survives. Recent excavations suggest that the walls may have been built by the Killke people before the Incas came. Keywords: High Andes, Saksaq Waman, Cuzco, Qosqo, La Ciudad Imperial, The Imperial City, Historical Capital of Peru, colonial architecture, architecture

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