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Aircraft (9 files)

PMR-D10312
Germany, Hesse, Frankfurt am Main: N743PR Boeing 747-2F6B (c/n 21834) of Philippine Airlines.
Keywords: aeroplane, air transport, aircraft, airliner, airplane, aviation

PMR-D10042
Germany, Frankfurt am Main, Hesse: TC-JAY Douglas DC-10-10 (c/n 46907) of Turk Hava Yollari - Turkish Airlines.
Keywords: aircraft, aeroplane, airplane, aviation, air transport, airliner

PMR-D10041
Germany, Frankfurt am Main, Hesse: 4R-ALA Boeing B.707-312B (c/n 19738) of Air Lanka.
Keywords: aircraft, airliner, air transport, aviation, airplane, aeroplane

PMR-D10040
Germany, Frankfurt am Main, Hesse: 65371/LN-KLV Douglas C-53D (c/n 4828) of Kurfiss Aviation (ex OH-VKA, OY-KLE) on the visitors' terrace at Frankfurt International Airport.
Keywords: aircraft, airliner, air transport, aviation, airplane, aeroplane

PMR-D10039
Germany, Frankfurt am Main, Hesse: HZ-AHJ Lockheed L.1011 Tristar 200 (c/n 1161) of Saudia.
Keywords: aircraft, airliner, air transport, aviation, airplane, aeroplane

PMR-D10038
Germany, Frankfurt am Main, Hesse: HS-TGD Douglas DC-10-30 (c/n 46959) of Thai Airways.
Keywords: aircraft, airliner, air transport, aviation, airplane, aeroplane

PMR-D10037
Germany, Frankfurt am Main, Hesse: AP-AFV Boeing B.747-282B (c/n 20928) of Pakistan International Airlines.
Keywords: aircraft, aeroplane, airplane, aviation, air transport, airliner

PMR-D10036
Germany, Frankfurt am Main, Hesse: SX-BEC Airbus A.300B.4-203 (c/n 056) of Olympic Airways.
Keywords: aircraft, airliner, air transport, aviation, airplane, aeroplane

PMR135K-09
Germany, Hessen, Frankfurt am Main Airport: ER-AXV Airbus A.320-211 (c/n 622) of Air Moldova.
Keywords: aviation, airline, civil aviation, aircraft, airliner, airplane, aeroplane

Travel (501 files)

PMR-D13462
Greece, Island of Rhodes: Marine Gate, the main entrance to the Palace of the Grand Master between two castellated, round towers. Dating back to the 8th century, the palace was fortified by the Knights of St. John in the 14th century.
Keywords: architecture, Byzantine, Crusaders, historic, holiday resort, island, Knights Hospitaller, Knights of St. John, mediaeval, Mediterranean, picturesque, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO

PMR-D13439
Greece, Island of Karpathos, Olympos: parish church and cemetery, on the main road.
Keywords: architecture, colourful, Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, Olymbos, picturesque, traditional

PMR-D13436
Greece, Island of Karpathos, Olympos: view of the square and main street from the tower.
Keywords: architecture, colourful, Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, Olymbos, picturesque, traditional

PMR-D13425
Greece, Island of Karpathos, Olympos: a handsome classical facade, looking onto the main square.
Keywords: architecture, Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, Olymbos, picturesque, traditional

PMR-D13424
Greece, Island of Karpathos, Olympos: intricate carving on a double-door in the main square.
Keywords: architecture, Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, Olymbos, picturesque, traditional

PMR-D13327
Germany, Bavaria, Ebermannstadt: timber-frame antique shop on the Hauptstrasse (main street) with penny-farthing bicycle and butter churn for sale.
Keywords: architecture, culture, heritage, historic, mediaeval, picturesque, Wiesent Valley

PMR131-07
Germany, Bavaria, Frankische Schweiz: the main square of Pottenstein, with the Maria Fountain and church, overlooked by the castle of the Wintzingerode family, which dates back to the 11th century.
Keywords: national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, woods, historic, architecture, timber frame

PMR128-07
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. Main facade of the Chateau, with the War Vase by Coysevox, in the foreground.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, picturesque, magnificence, splendour, pomp, historic, luxury, Baroque

PMR127-05
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 gilded main gate at the entrance.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, picturesque, magnificence, splendour, pomp, historic, luxury, Baroque, wrought ironwork, railings

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

PMR123-07
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Landsberg am Lech: the main square, with St. Mary Fountain and Town Hall (stucco facade by Domenikus Zimmermann, 1719).
Keywords: architecture, Baroque, historic, picturesque, heritage, gables, cokourful

PMR121-02
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Wasserburg-am-Inn: the main gate, approached across the bridge over the River Inn.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, historic

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

PMR120-05
Germany, Bavaria, Wurzburg: view to the east from the Marienberg, with vineyard and St. Burkard's Romanesque Basilica on the near bank of the river, and the old university (red sandstone tower), St. Johannis' Church (top, left) and St. Stephan's Church (middle right) on the far bank of the River Main.
Keywords: reflections, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, Würzburg, Franconia, historic, panorama

PMR108-01
Egypt, Edfu: the Temple of Edfu on the west bank of the Nile, was built during the Ptolomaic period between 237 and 57 BC, and dedicated to the god Horus. Main courtyard and colonnaded entrance hall, seen from the entrance. The figure of Horus stands to the left of the doorway.
Keywords: Egyptology, archeology, antiquity, historical, hieroglyphics, architecture, culture

PMR106-12
Egypt, Abu Simbel: Ramesses II built two temples (for himself and his wife) adjacent to each other. To escape the flood waters of the Aswan Dam, both were cut into square blocks and moved bodily about 500 metres to a safe position. The main temple, dedicated to Amun-Ra, had 4 seated colossi of Ramesses II, with a row of baboons above. These greet the morning sun which shines directly into the sanctuary, deep inside the rock.
Keywords: Egyptology, archeology, antiquity, historical, hieroglyphics, architecture, culture

PMR106-09
Egypt, Abu Simbel: Ramesses II built two temples (for himself and his wife) adjacent to each other. To escape the flood waters of the Aswan Dam, both were cut into square blocks and moved bodily about 500 metres to a safe position. Figures of Ramesses in the outer chamber of the main temple, with roof frescoes of Nekhbet, the vulture.
Keywords: Egyptology, archeology, antiquity, historical, hieroglyphics, architecture, culture

PMR103-09
Egypt, Aswan: the Temple of Isis on the Island of Agilkia, a few miles south of Aswan, formerly stood on the Island of Philae. Built between the 4th century BC and the 2nd century AD (Ptolemies and Romans). It was removed, stone by stone, and re-erected in its present position. Main pylons with reliefs, and colonnade with open-lotus-flower capitals.
Keywords: Egyptology, archeology, antiquity, historical, hieroglyphics, architecture, culture

PMR096-12
Germany, Baden Wurttemberg, Meersburg: the main towngate to Lake Constance (Bodensee) with tower and Hotel zum Schiff.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, Swabia, historic, heritage, mediaeval, architecture

PMR096-07
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Lindau: the main street (a pedestrian precinct), with an abundance of flowering shrubs.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, island, Swabia, Bodensee, Lake Constance, historic, heritage, blossom, architecture

PMR092-03
Austria, Vienna: the main shopping street, Kärntnerstrasse, a pedestrian precinct, with St. Stephens Cathedral visible at the end.
Keywords: capital, city, architecture, historic, metropolis, culture, shoppers

PMR090-10
Austria, Sankt Pölten: the main square, Rathausplatz, with the Holy Trinity column and Baroque Franciscan Church.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, heritage, architecture

PMR072-04
Italy, Veneto, Asolo: arcaded shops on the main street
Keywords: architecture, historic, heritage, shopping, trading

PMR066-02
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: costumed carnival revellers in main square, Marienplatz
Keywords: colourful, München, enjoy, atmosphere, fun, Fasching, fancy dress, toddler, cute

PMR066-01
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: costumed carnival revellers in main square, Marienplatz
Keywords: colourful, München, enjoy, atmosphere, fun, Fasching, fancy dress

PMR065-12
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: costumed carnival revellers in main square, Marienplatz, with brass band and dignitaries on a raised platform
Keywords: colourful, München, enjoy, atmosphere, fun, Fasching, fancy dress

PMR065-11
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: costumed carnival revellers in main square, Marienplatz. with Lisl Karstadt impersonator
Keywords: colourful, München, enjoy, atmosphere, fun, Fasching, fancy dress

PMR057-08
Rhodesia, Salisbury: statue of Cecil Rhodes looking along the main street, Jameson Avenue, at the Government Buildings with clocktower, with storm clouds gathering
Keywords: architecture, capital city, monument, street scene, historic

PMR056-05
Rhodesia, Wankie National Park: male African Ostrich (Struthio camelus) by the Main Camp boundary
Keywords: wild life, big game, wild animals, fauna, Aves

PMR055-11
Rhodesia, Victoria Falls: looking back to the main falls from Angel Point
Keywords: waterfalls, cascade, water power, overflow, inundation, deluge, hydro power

PMR055-06
Rhodesia, Victoria Falls: the main falls, with rainforest vegetation. Total width of the Victoria Falls: 1700 metres.
Keywords: waterfalls, cascade, water power, overflow, inundation, deluge, hydro power

PMR049-12
Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Stuttgart: statue of Schiller in the Schillerplatz with the Old Chancery (16th century) behind
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, picturesque, monuments, columns, main square, bronze figure

PMR049-11
Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Stuttgart: fountain and Jubilee Column surmounted by the goddess Concordia (1841) in the Schlossplatz with the Old Castle behind
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, picturesque, monuments, columns, main square

PMR049-10
Germany, Baden-Wurttemberg, Stuttgart: statue of Christoph, the IV Duke of Wurttemberg, (1550-68) in the Schlossplatz with the New Castle on the left, Old Castle on the right, and TV Tower in the distance
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, picturesque, monuments, columns, main square, bronze figure

PMR049-09
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Dillingen: main street with plant market and ornate wrought iron sign; gate-tower beyond
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, gables, architecture

PMR047-11
Poland, Warsaw: a balloon seller on the Krakowskie Przedmiescie (main street) (he is standing over the road tunnel)
Keywords: salesman, colourful, rubber balloons

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

PMR-D11967
Greece, Island of Tilos: newly renovated monastery of Agios Panteleimonos which is built against the cliff and is home to just one monk. The main gate leads to this shady courtyard.
Keywords: Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, isolated, Orthodox

PMR-D11946
Greece, Island of Nisyros: in the main crater of the dormant volcano Stefanos. The last eruption was a steam explosion in 1888.
Keywords: Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, lava, sulphur

PMR-D11945
Greece, Island of Nisyros: walls of the main crater of the dormant volcano Stefanos. The last eruption was a steam explosion in 1888.
Keywords: Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, lava, sulphur

PMR-D11944
Greece, Island of Nisyros: the main crater of the dormant volcano Stefanos. The last eruption was a steam explosion in 1888.
Keywords: Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, lava, sulphur

PMR-D11849
Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Greifswald (Hansa Town): Lange Strasse is the main shopping street and a pedestrian zone.
Keywords: architecture, colourful, culture, Hanseatic League, heritage, picturesque

PMR-D11248
Turkey, Lycia, Patara: formerly a major city of the Lycian League due to its outstanding port, has been ruled by Hittites, Persians, Egyptians, Greeks and Romans et al. since the 7th century BC. Birthplace of St. Nicholas (Santa Claus). Due to the silting-up of the harbour the city was finally deserted by 1340.
This picture: the main street which connects the harbour to the Agora and is lined with Ionic columns, granite on the east and marble on the west.
Keywords: archeology, architecture, Arsinoe, culture, heritage, historic, masonry, ruined city, Termilae, Tremilae, Xanthos Valley

PMR-D11195
Turkey, Antalya, Lycia, Kalkan: the main street, with typical Turkish wooden enclosed balcony and tourist boutiques.
Keywords: colourful, holidays, picturesque, resort

PMR-D11193
Turkey, Antalya, Lycia, Kalkan: the main street, leading up the hill, with bougainvilleas.
Keywords: colourful, holidays, picturesque, resort

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

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

PMR-D10440
Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel, Ponta Delgada: pineapples being cultivated under glass. Since the profitable orange trade was lost at the end of the 19th century, oranges have been replaced to a limited extent by pineapples. The company of the founder of the plantations, August Arruda, is still the main producer, and his bust stands as a memorial before the modern glasshouses.
Keywords: heritage, botanical, flora, fruit industry, export, greenhouse

PMR-D10438
Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel, Ponta Delgada: pineapples being cultivated under glass. Since the profitable orange trade was lost at the end of the 19th century, oranges have been replaced to a limited extent by pineapples. The company of the founder of the plantations, August Arruda, is still the main producer.
Keywords: heritage, humidity, greenhouses, botanical, flora, fruit industry, export

PMR-D10420
Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel, Ponta Delgada: the symbol of the town is the old three-arched town gateway (1783) which formerly overlooked the port, now standing in the main square, Praca Goncalo Velho Cabral.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, picturesque, historic

PMR-D9972
Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel, Furnas: Terra Nostra Garden, originally laid out in 1770 by Thomas Hickling, an orange farmer. In 1848 the garden was acquired and enhanced by the Visconde da Praia and is now owned and managed by the Garden Hotel company. The iron-rich geothermal swimming pool is one of the island's main attractions.
Keywords: heritage, picturesque, park, botanical, landscaped, mild climate, flora, exotic trees, arboretum, spa, minerals

PMR-D9928
Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel, Ponta Delgada: a fishing boat returning to its mooring near the main square, Praca Goncalo Velho Cabral.
Keywords: architecture, harbour, quayside, port

PMR-D9927
Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel, Ponta Delgada: fishing boats moored adjacent to the main square, Praca Goncalo Velho Cabral.
Keywords: architecture, harbour, quayside, port

PMR-D9925
Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel, Ponta Delgada: the main square, Praca Goncalo Velho Cabral, with statue of Goncalo Velho Cabral, believed to have been the discoverer of the island, and the three-arched former city gate in the background.
Keywords: architecture, sculpture, monument, historic, picturesque, national heritage

PMR-D9910
Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel, Ponta Delgada: the symbol of the town is the old three-arched town gateway (1783) which formerly overlooked the port, now standing in the main square, Praca Goncalo Velho Cabral.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, picturesque, historic

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

PMR-D9095
Argentina, Buenos Aires: La Boca, a bohemian district, named after the nearby "mouth" of the Matanza river (Riachuelo), is popular with tourists. A shopping mall, off the main pedestrian street, Caminito.
Keywords: South America, capital city, Latin America, artistic, colourful, grafitti, street vendors, tango music, street musicians

PMR-D8889
Argentina, El Calafate: characterful open-air bar on the main street.
Keywords: South America, Patagonia, Andes, Latin America, colourful, tourism

PMR-D8815
Chile, Puerto Rio Tranquilo: Capilla (Chapel) de Marmol, a series of wind- and water-eroded marble caves on a peninsula in Lago General Carrera. This outlying rock has become isolated from the main cliffs.
Keywords: South America, mountains, Latin America, scenery, Andes, Patagonia, lake, turquoise, geology, weathering

PMR-D8645
Chile. Temuco: Plaza de Armas Anibal Pinto is the main square and hub of the city.
Keywords: South America, picturesque, Latin America

PMR-D8644
Chile. Temuco: Plaza de Armas Anibal Pinto is the main square and hub of the city.
Keywords: South America, picturesque, Latin America

PMR-D8643
Chile. Temuco: Plaza de Armas Anibal Pinto is the main square and hub of the city.
Keywords: South America, picturesque, Latin America

PMR-D8641
Chile. Temuco: Plaza de Armas Anibal Pinto is the main square and hub of the city.
Keywords: South America, picturesque, Latin America

PMR-D8513
Germany, Bavaria, Rain am Lech: the Rathaus (Town Hall ), built 1759-62 in Rococo style, is a protected building. View of the side facade with a step-gable on the main road.
Keywords: picturesque, historic, heritage, architecture, Romantische Strasse, Romantic Road, culture

PMR-D8429
Greece, Island of Amorgos: the ancient settlement of Minoa which has been occupied since neolithic times. The name suggests that it was settled at one time by people from Crete. Remains of the main gateway from the Hellenistic period.
Keywords: Cyclades, Graeco-Roman, excavations, ruins, archeology, heritage, historic, Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping

PMR-D8417
Greece, Island of Schoinoussa (pop. 256): the main street of Chora, with taverna.
Keywords: picturesque, blue and white, restaurant, secluded, Cyclades, Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping

PMR-D8388
Greece, Island of Paros. Parikia: Panagia Ekatontapiliani ("Church with 100 doors") dates back to 326 AD and comprises two chapels and a baptistery in addition to the principal church. It is one othe leading pilgrimage churches in the Aegean. Bells over the main gate.
Keywords: Greek Islands, heritage, historic, Panagia Katapoliani, Cyclades, island hopping, Hellas, Paroikia, street scene

PMR-D8356
Greece, Island of Naxos: view of the lights of Naxos city after sundown, from the islet of Palatia which is joined by a causeway to the main island.
Keywords: Greek Islands, panorama, Hellas, island hopping, Cyclades, historic, heritage, culture

PMR-D8353
Greece, Island of Naxos: view of Naxos city at sunset from the islet of Palatia which is joined by a causeway to the main island.
Keywords: Greek Islands, twilight, culture, heritage, historic, Cyclades, island hopping, Hellas, panorama

PMR-D8349
Greece, Island of Naxos: view of Naxos city from the islet of Palatia which is joined by a causeway to the main island.
Keywords: Greek Islands, culture, heritage, historic, Cyclades, island hopping, Hellas, panorama

PMR-D8347
Greece, Island of Naxos: rough seas wash the causeway which joins the islet of Palatia to the main island.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, Cyclades, architecture, historic, heritage, culture

PMR-D8101
Norway, Vest-Agder, Flekkefjord: the main shopping street is a pedestrian zone with green areas.
Keywords: Scandinavia, picturesque, streetscene

PMR-D8092
Norway, Telemark, Skien: the main square.
Keywords: culture, architecture, Scandinavia

PMR-D8055
Norway, Oslo: Vigeland Sculpture Park within Frogner Park, a collection of the life work of sculptor Gustav Vigeland (1869-1943), comprising more than 200 sculptures of bronze, granite and forged iron set around a central monolith. Frogner Pond, seen from the main bridge.
Keywords: picturesque, statues, culture, artistic, architecture, Scandinavia, capital city

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

PMR-D8003
Sweden, Bohusläd, Marstrand Island: typical white-painted wooden buildings on the main street, with Nautic Hotel in the foreground.
Keywords: picturesque, timber, architecture, street scene, Scandinavia

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

PMR-D7984
Germany, Bavaria, Wurzburg: inside the main courtyard of the Marienberg Fortress: The Sonnenturm (Sun Tower) in the south-east corner, and the Brunnentempel, built over the well. The fortress was stormed by the Swedes in 1631 and the 600-man garrison was massacred.
Keywords: architecture, Romantische Strasse, Romantic Road, historic, Franconia, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage

PMR-D7980
Germany, Bavaria, Wurzburg: view to the east from the Marienberg, with vineyard and St. Burkard's Romanesque Basilica on the near bank of the river, and the old Main bridge, Marienkapelle, Cathedral of St. Killian, old university (red sandstone tower), St. Johannis' Church (top, centre) and St. Stephan's Church (middle right) on the far bank of the River Main.
Keywords: architecture, Romantische Strasse, Romantic Road, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, Franconia, historic, panorama

PMR-D7979
Germany, Bavaria, Wurzburg: view to the north-east from the Marienberg, with the old Main bridge (built 1473-1543), Gothic Marienkapelle (with red spire), Rathaus (Town Hall) and the Cathedral of St. Killian.
Keywords: reflections, Romantische Strasse, Romantic Road, panorama, historic, Franconia, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage, architecture

PMR-D7977
Germany, Bavaria, Wurzburg: inside the main courtyard of the Marienberg Fortress: Killian's Tower with the west wing. The fortress was stormed by the Swedes in 1631 and the 600-man garrison was massacred.
Keywords: architecture, Romantische Strasse, Romantic Road, historic, Franconia, Würzburg, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage

PMR-D7975
Germany, Bavaria, Würzburg: the old stone Main bridge, built between 1473 and 1543, with statues of saints added around 1730. It replaced a Romanesque forerunner.
Keywords: picturesque, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, heritage, mediaeval, historic

PMR-D7973
Germany, Bavaria, Wurzburg: inside the main courtyard of the Marienberg Fortress: the Keep (Bergfried), built about 1200, contained a dungeon in the lower half, and "last retreat"on the upper floors. The fortress was stormed by the Swedes in 1631 and the 600-man garrison was massacred.
Keywords: architecture, Romantische Strasse, Romantic Road, historic, Franconia, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage

PMR-D7972
Germany, Bavaria, Wurzburg: inside the main courtyard of the Marienberg Fortress: a corner tower of the Princes' Wing. The fortress was stormed by the Swedes in 1631 and the 600-man garrison was massacred.
Keywords: architecture, Romantische Strasse, Romantic Road, historic, Franconia, Würzburg, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage

PMR-D7971
Germany, Bavaria, Wurzburg: inside the main courtyard of the Marienberg Fortress: Carved sandstone niches for saints, contemporaneous with the Brunnentempel. The fortress was stormed by the Swedes in 1631 and the 600-man garrison was massacred.
Keywords: architecture, Romantische Strasse, Romantic Road, historic, Franconia, Würzburg, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage

PMR-D7970
Germany, Bavaria, Wurzburg: inside the main courtyard of the Marienberg Fortress: a corner tower of the Princes' Wing. The fortress was stormed by the Swedes in 1631 and the 600-man garrison was massacred.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, Franconia, historic, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse

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

PMR-D7968
Germany, Bavaria, Wurzburg: inside the main courtyard of the Marienberg Fortress: the round church of St. Mary, dating back to 706 AD, but rebuilt after a fire in 1600. To the left is the Brunnentempel, built over the well, and the Bergfried Tower (Keep). The fortress was stormed by the Swedes in 1631 and the 600-man garrison was massacred.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, Würzburg, Franconia, historic, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse

PMR-D7967
Germany, Bavaria, Wurzburg: inside the main courtyard of the Marienberg Fortress: the round church of St. Mary, dating back to 706 AD, but rebuilt after a fire in 1600. To the right is the Brunnentempel, built over the well. The fortress was stormed by the Swedes in 1631 and the 600-man garrison was massacred.
Keywords: architecture, Romantische Strasse, Romantic Road, historic, Franconia, Würzburg, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage

PMR-D7966
Germany, Bavaria, Wurzburg: inside the main courtyard of the Marienberg Fortress: the north-west corner with Killian's Tower behind. The fortress was stormed by the Swedes in 1631 and the 600-man garrison was massacred.
Keywords: architecture, Romantische Strasse, Romantic Road, historic, Franconia, Würzburg, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage

PMR-D7960
Germany, Bavaria, Würzburg: The Marienberg, with its fortress, is one of the oldest sites of settlement in Franconia, going back to at least 1000 BC. The present fortress was started about 1200 and remained the seat of the Prince-Bishops until 1719. It was remodelled into a Renaissance palace by Julius Echter from about 1600. The fortress was stormed by the Swedes in 1631 and the 600-man garrison was massacred. View with part of the bridge over the River Main.
Keywords: picturesque, mediaeval, heritage, architecture, Romantische Strasse, Romantic Road, culture, fortifications, defence

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

PMR-D7918
Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Weikersheim: the late Renaissance palace of the Hohenlohe family replaced an original castle dating from 1586. The main entrance from the Town Hall Square. Germany, Baden-WÃ¼rttemberg, Weikersheim: the late Renaissance palace of the Hohenlohe family replaced an original castle dating from 1586. The main entrance from the Town Hall Square.
Keywords: picturesque, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, carvings, sculptures, Tauber Valley

PMR-D7917
Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Weikersheim: the late Renaissance palace of the Hohenlohe family replaced an original castle dating from 1586. The main entrance from the Market Square.
Keywords: picturesque, Tauber Valley, sculptures, carvings, architecture, Romantische Strasse, Romantic Road, culture

PMR-D7913
Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Weikersheim: the late Renaissance palace of the Hohenlohe family replaced an original castle dating from 1586. The main entrance from the Market Square.
Keywords: picturesque, Tauber Valley, sculptures, carvings, architecture, Romantische Strasse, Romantic Road, culture

PMR-D7625
Morocco, El-Jadida, La Cité Portugaise: the fortified city of Mazagan, founded by the Portuguese in 1502, was the last Portuguese possession on the Atlantic coast to fall to the Alaouites in 1769. The latter then built the adjacent new town of El-Jadida ("the new").
The main street.
Keywords: Africa, UNESCO, Maghreb, Islam, Muslim, historic, fortress, fortifications, culture, national heritage

PMR-D7603
Morocco, Essaouira: Bab Doukkala, the main gate to the medina from the north east, was built in the 18th century at the same time as the town walls on the orders of the Alaouite Sultan, Mohammed Ben Abdullah.
Keywords: Africa, national heritage, historic, architecture, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb

PMR-D7600
Morocco, Essaouira: main street, Avenue Oqba Ibn Nafi, and clocktower in the spacious medina.
Keywords: Africa, Maghreb, Islam, Muslim, architecture, historic, national heritage, Norfolk Island Pine

PMR-D7599
Morocco, Essaouira: Bab Doukkala, the main gate to the medina from the north east, was built in the 18th century at the same time as the town walls on the orders of the Alaouite Sultan, Mohammed Ben Abdullah.
Keywords: Africa, national heritage, historic, architecture, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb

PMR-D7592
Morocco, Essaouira: the arch is the gateway to the main shopping street.
Keywords: Africa, pedestrian zone, Maghreb, Islam, Muslim

PMR-D7471
Morocco, Rissani: Ksar Abouam, a former Alaouite Wasir's fortified village dating from the 19th century, recently restored by UNESCO. This was inhabited by a whole self-contained community with granaries, mosque and hammam. The Alaouite dynasty, which has ruled Morocco since 1631, originated here.
The well, in the main courtyard.
Keywords: Africa, tradition, culture, Maghreb, Islam, Muslim

PMR-D7437
Morocco, Fez: built in the 11th century, the Chouara Tannery today uses the same traditional methods of tanning sheep, goat and cowhides for the local leather industry. The round stone vessels contain dyes and urine for softening the hides. Despite the smells it is one of the city's main tourist attractions.
Keywords: Africa, UNESCO, royal city, Maghreb, Islam, Muslim, Fes, historic

PMR-D7436
Morocco, Fez: built in the 11th century, the Chouara Tannery today uses the same traditional methods of tanning sheep, goat and cowhides for the local leather industry. The round stone vessels contain dyes and urine for softening the hides. Despite the smells it is one of the city's main tourist attractions.
Keywords: Africa, UNESCO, royal city, Maghreb, Islam, Muslim, Fes, historic

PMR-D7435
Morocco, Fez: built in the 11th century, the Chouara Tannery today uses the same traditional methods of tanning sheep, goat and cowhides for the local leather industry. The round stone vessels contain dyes and urine for softening the hides. Despite the smells it is one of the city's main tourist attractions.
Keywords: Africa, UNESCO, royal city, Maghreb, Islam, Muslim, Fes, historic

PMR-D7434
Morocco, Fez: built in the 11th century, the Chouara Tannery today uses the same traditional methods of tanning sheep, goat and cowhides for the local leather industry. The round stone vessels contain dyes and urine for softening the hides. Despite the smells it is one of the city's main tourist attractions.
Keywords: Africa, UNESCO, royal city, Maghreb, Islam, Muslim, Fes, historic

PMR-D7355
Morocco, M'Diq: colourful salon d'art on the main street.
Keywords: picturesque, culture, artistic, Africa, Maghreb, holiday

PMR-D7353
Morocco, M'Diq: view of the main shopping street, a pedestrian zone.
Keywords: picturesque, holiday, Maghreb, Africa, street scene, architecture

PMR-D6889
Germany, Saxony, Leipzig: main facade of the New Town Hall (Neues Rathaus), built in 1905 on the site of the old Pleissenburg Castle and retaining the tower, which, at 114.8 metres, is the highest town hall tower in Germany.
Keywords: historic, heritage, architecture, renaissance, baroque, city hall

PMR-D6888
Germany, Saxony, Leipzig: main facade of the New Town Hall (Neues Rathaus), built in 1905 on the site of the old Pleissenburg Castle and retaining the tower, which, at 114.8 metres, is the highest town hall tower in Germany.
Keywords: historic, heritage, architecture, renaissance, baroque, city hall

PMR-D6834
Ireland, County Kerry, Killarney: Main Street.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, architecture, street scene

PMR-D6830
Ireland, County Kerry, Sneem: the River Sneem flows through the centre of the town and the olld stone bridge carries the main road across.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, rocks

PMR-D6771
Ireland, County Galway, Connemara, Ballyconneely: fishing boats pulled up on to the beach, overlooked by a row of cottages on the main road,
Keywords: village, harbour, sailing boats, quayside, sea-shore

PMR-D6770
Ireland, County Galway, Connemara, Ballyconneely: fishing boats moored to the jetty, overlooked by a row of cottages on the main road,
Keywords: village, harbour, sailing boats, quayside, sea-shore

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

PMR-D6626
Northern Ireland, County Down, Newcastle: the main street, overlooked by Slieve Donard, the highest of the Mourne Mountains.
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, heritage, estate, street view

PMR-D6530
Ireland, Wicklow, Glendalough, a monastic settlement founded in the 5th century by Saint Kevin: double arches of the main (and only surviving) entrance.
Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, architecture

PMR-D6518
Ireland, Wicklow, Glendalough, a monastic settlement founded in the 5th century by Saint Kevin: double arches of the main (and only surviving) entrance. The lady on the left has been playing the uillean pipes, a traditional musical instrument.
Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, architecture

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

PMR-D6403
Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Creglingen: the old pharmacy, a timber-frame building with a fine oriel on the Hauptstrasse (main street).
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6374
Germany, Bavaria, Mittelfranken, Dinkelsbühl: gabled facades on the main street, Dr. Martin-Luther Strasse, with Rothenburg Gate in the distance.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6268
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Harburg: the coat of arms of Silesia in the cobbled main street.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6260
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Harburg: the castle of Harburg, dating back to before 1150, is one of the largest and best-preserved in southern Germany. View from the ramparts, with the River Wörnitz, the town of Harburg, and the main road which tunnels through the hill below.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, fortress, fortification, defence

PMR-D6248
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Harburg: the castle of Harburg, dating back to before 1150, is one of the largest and best-preserved in southern Germany. View from the ramparts, with the River Wörnitz, the town of Harburg, and the main road which tunnels through the hill below.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, fortress, fortification, defence

PMR-D6230
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Donauwörth: facades on the main street, Reichsstrasse. The highest step-gable is the "Tanzhaus" which houses a 600-seat theatre and restaurant.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6224
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Friedberg: the main square with Madonna fountain commemorating the Plague (1600).
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, Swabia

PMR-D6181
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Landsberg am Lech: main square with the town hall facade, Madonna fountain (Joseph Streiter, 1783), and clocktower of the parish church.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

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

PMR-D6052
Oman, Muscat: part of the main prayer hall of the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque. The walls are clad in off-white Bianco P and dark grey Bardiglio marble. The inner architecture shows many influences, including, here, that of Cordoba in southern Spain.
Keywords: oil wealth, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, architecture, sultanate, balance, proportion, symmetry, elegance, artistic, culture

PMR-D6051
Oman, Muscat: part of the main prayer hall of the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque. The walls are clad in off-white Bianco P and dark grey Bardiglio marble. The inner architecture shows many influences, including, here, that of Cordoba in southern Spain.
Keywords: oil wealth, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, architecture, sultanate, balance, proportion, symmetry, elegance, artistic, culture

PMR-D6050
Oman, Muscat: part of the Persian carpet in the main prayer hall of the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque showing the floral pattern and rich colours. It is a single piece 70 x 60 metres covering an area of 4263 square metres. Woven near Nishabur, Khurasan, it took 600 women four years to complete, has 1,700,000,000 knots, and weighs 21 tonnes.
Keywords: oil wealth, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, architecture, sultanate, colourful, artistic, elegant

PMR-D6048
Oman, Muscat: the main prayer hall of the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque. The walls are clad in off-white Bianco P and dark grey Bardiglio marble. The Italian chandelier is the world's largest. The hand-woven carpet was produced in Iran and measures 60 x 70 metres, making it the world's second largest.
Keywords: oil wealth, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, architecture, sultanate, balance, proportion, symmetry, elegance, dome , cupola, artistic

PMR-D6047
Oman, Muscat: the central chandelier in the main prayer hall of the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque is 8 metres in diameter and 14 metres in length with 1122 lamps, together weighing 8 tonnes.
Keywords: oil wealth, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, architecture, sultanate, dome, cupola, balance , proportion, symmetry, elegance, majestic, artistic

PMR-D6041
Oman, Muscat: the main entrance and dome of the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, dedicated on 4th May 2001 (10th Safar 1422).
Keywords: oil wealth, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, architecture, sultanate, prayer, worship, marble

PMR-D6009
Oman, Sumhuram Archeological Park: the excavated remains of a city, dating back to the 3rd century BC, and abandoned in the 5th century AD, a major port for the export of frankincense. The excavations are being carried out by an Italian group. View of part of the main gate which consisted of three successive wooden doors and a postern gate.
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, historic, heritage, ruins, preservation

PMR-D5739
Turkey, Marmoris: viiew of the main jetty, with assorted pleasure craft offering sea trips, from the castle walls.
Keywords: port, harbour, holiday resort, marina, yachts, boats, picturesque, colourful, heritage, historic, fortress, crenellations, culture

PMR-D5593
Greece, Island of Folegandros: a zig-zag flight of whitewashed steps leads up to the Orthodox church from the main town, Chora.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, heritage, Cyclades

PMR-D5560
Greece, Island of Santorini: archeological excavations of a Minoan city at Akrotiri which was buried after the eruption of the Thera volcano, approximately 3600 years ago.
Walls of unattributed buildings, with the main street in the background.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, heritage, Cyclades, Thera, Thira, bronze age, prehistoric, civilisation, ruins

PMR-D5482
Greece, Island of Nisyros: view of the main crater of the dormant volcano, Stefanos, from the mountain-top village of Nikeia.
Keywords: Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, geology, vulcanology

PMR-D5393
People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Kashgar: main entrance to the bazaar.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, culture, historic, heritage, Uighur, picturesque, colourful, trade

PMR-D5166
Uzbekistan, Bukhara: west gate of the Ark, the fortified residence of the emir, leading to the Registan, or main square.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, UNESCO

PMR-D5140
Uzbekistan, Bukhara: Kalyan Mosque, facade and iwan of the Main Entrance Pishtaq. from the main courtyard.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, UNESCO

PMR-D5135
Uzbekistan, Bukhara: west gate of the Ark, the fortified residence of the emir, leading to the Registan, or main square.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, UNESCO

PMR-D5134
Uzbekistan, Bukhara: west gate of the Ark, the fortified residence of the emir, leading to the Registan, or main square.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, UNESCO

PMR-D5112
Tajikistan, Dushanbe, capital city: Rudaki Avenue, the tree-lined main thoroughfare of the city.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, heritage, street scene

PMR-D5110
Tajikistan, Dushanbe, capital city: main entrance to the Botanical Gardens, in traditional Uzbek style.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, heritage, street scene

PMR-D5108
Tajikistan, Dushanbe, capital city: main entrance to the Botanical Gardens, in traditional Uzbek style, with a bed of Cannas in the foreground.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, heritage, street scene

PMR-D5102
Tajikistan, Dushanbe, capital city: Teahouse Rochat/Rohat/Roxat on Rudaki Avenue, was built in the soviet era (1958) and was decorated in traditional style by Uzbek masters. The largest and best-known teahouse in the capital.
Terrace overlooking the main road.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, heritage, street scene, restaurant, spacious

PMR-D4979
People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Kashgar, the Uighur capital, centre of regional trade and culture for two millennia: mosque, adjoining the main square.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, Uighur, oasis-city, ancient, heritage, historic, tradition, cosmopolitan

PMR-D4978
People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Kashgar, the Uighur capital, centre of regional trade and culture for two millennia: view of the spacious main square with the Id Kah mosque on the far side and Wustanbowie (Millennium Old Street) behind, where numerous shops selling local handicrafts are to be found.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, Uighur, oasis-city, ancient, heritage, historic, tradition, cosmopolitan

PMR-D4976
People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Kashgar, the Uighur capital, centre of regional trade and culture for two millennia: a modern shopping centre adjoining the main square.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, Uighur, oasis-city, ancient, heritage, historic, tradition, cosmopolitan, architecture

PMR-D4975
People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Kashgar, the Uighur capital, centre of regional trade and culture for two millennia: a camel waiting for custom in the main square.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, Uighur, oasis-city, ancient, heritage, historic, tradition, cosmopolitan

PMR-D4970
People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Kashgar, the Uighur capital, centre of regional trade and culture for two millennia: bronze representation of a camel train on the ancient "Silk Road" in the main square.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, Uighur, oasis-city, ancient, heritage, historic, tradition, cosmopolitan, sculpture

PMR-D4969
People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Kashgar, the Uighur capital, centre of regional trade and culture for two millennia: bronze representation of a camel train on the ancient "Silk Road" in the main square. The Id Kah mosque in the background.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, Uighur, oasis-city, ancient, heritage, historic, tradition, cosmopolitan, sculpture

PMR-D4871
People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Turpan: Gaochang ruined city (Uighur name: Qocho), an oasis city on the edge of the Taklamakan Desert, dating back to 1st century BC, destroyed and abandoned in 14th century AD.
"Main storage building".
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, archeology, ancient, historical, antiquity, culture, heritage, architecture, adobe, erosion, weathered

PMR-D4870
People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Turpan: Gaochang ruined city (Uighur name: Qocho), an oasis city on the edge of the Taklamakan Desert, dating back to 1st century BC, destroyed and abandoned in 14th century AD.
Interior of "main storage building" showing transmission of square base to circular tower.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, archeology, ancient, historical, antiquity, culture, heritage, architecture, adobe, erosion, weathered

PMR-D4724
The Philippines, Eastern Visayas, Leyte, Tacloban: Santo Nino Shrine and Heritage Center was initiated by Imelda Romualdez Marcos as a mansion, equipped with every luxury, but never occupied. Main staircase with display cabinets of oriental carved ivory.
Keywords: picturesque, historic, heritage, culture, ostentatious, palace, extravagant, ornamentation, decoration

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

PMR-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-D4608
Cambodia, Phnom Penh: National Museum of Cambodia, built 1917-20. View of the main hall with a collection of standing figures.
Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, picturesque, colourful, traditional, Khmer art, historic, heritage, exhibits, archeology, ancient

PMR-D4604
Cambodia, Phnom Penh: National Museum of Cambodia, built 1917-20. View of the main hall with a collection of seated Buddhas.
Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, picturesque, colourful, traditional, Khmer art, historic, heritage, exhibits

PMR-D4603
Cambodia, Phnom Penh: main entrance to the National Museum of Cambodia, built 1917-20 in traditional style.
Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, picturesque, colourful, terracotta , architecture

PMR-D4389
Thailand, Phuket Island: Wat Chaiyathararam (Wat Chalong), dedicated to two Buddhist monks, Luang Pho Chaem and Luang Pho Chuang, who helped many injured in 1876 through their knowledge of herbal medecine. The leading Buddhist Temple on Phuket Island. View of the main temple, with the belltower in the foreground.
Keywords: temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, golden, pomp, splendour

PMR-D4388
Thailand, Phuket Island: Wat Chaiyathararam (Wat Chalong), dedicated to two Buddhist monks, Luang Pho Chaem and Luang Pho Chuang, who helped many injured in 1876 through their knowledge of herbal medecine. The leading Buddhist Temple on Phuket Island. The ornate tower which crowns the main temple.
Keywords: temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, golden, pomp, splendour

PMR-D4386
Thailand, Phuket Island: Wat Chaiyathararam (Wat Chalong), dedicated to two Buddhist monks, Luang Pho Chaem and Luang Pho Chuang, who helped many injured in 1876 through their knowledge of herbal medecine. The leading Buddhist Temple on Phuket Island. The main temple boasts 4 roof tiers.
Keywords: temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, golden, pomp, splendour

PMR-D4120
Turkey, Resadiye Peninsula, Knidos: the ruined town dates back to the 4th century BC in its present position and counted about 70,000 inhabitants. It had a famous medical school in its prime. The main east-west street.
Keywords: maritime, Aegean , cruising, Bahriyeli C, picturesque, sailing ship, archeology, Hellenic, classical, excavations

PMR-D2795
Greece, Island of Rhodes: the main hall of the Knights' Hospital, 50 metres long, built between 1440 and 1489. It could accommodate over 100 beds.
Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, picturesque, historic, mediaeval, architecture, Byzantine, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, Knights Hospitaller

PMR-D1172
People's Republic of China, Shanghai: main thoroughfare, with skyscrapers of Pudong in the background.
Keywords: modern architecture, architecture, colourful, night life, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, municipality, metropolis, high-rise blocks, skyscrapers

PMR-D1137
Germany, Bavaria, Upper Franconia, Bamberg: the main entrance to Altenburg, across the former drawbridge.
Keywords: picturesque, fortifications, defence, national heritage, mediaeval, historical

PMR-D1134
Germany, Bavaria, Upper Franconia, Bamberg Cathedral: Adamspforte, the main, and oldest door, with left St Stephen, Cunigunde and Emperor Heinrich II, and right, St. Peter, Adam and Eve.
Keywords: architecture, historical, picturesque, mediaeval, national heritage

PMR-D0843
Myanmar, Yangon: diesel locomotive in Yangon's main station.
Keywords: Buddhist, Rangoon, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, temples, railway

PMR-D0761
England, Wiltshire, Malmesbury: ancient Malmesbury Abbey, originally founded in 675 (as a wooden church), is now used as England, Wiltshire, Malmesbury: ancient Malmesbury Abbey, originally founded in 675 (as a wooden church), is now used as the parish church. Romanesque South Porch is the main entrance.
Keywords: winter, national heritage, historic, architecture, Cotswold stone, picturesque, Cotswolds, Gothic

PMR-D0655
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque, completed in 2007, cost $545m. and combines Mughal, Moorish and Arab architecture. It was inspired by the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore and Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. It has 82 domes and can accommodate 40,000 worshippers. The main hall of prayer contains the world's largest chandelier (over 9 tonnes in weight) and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, and can accommodate over 7,000 worshippers.

This picture: the main prayer hall with its cupola, from the main entrance across the courtyard.
Keywords: Arab, Islam, Muslim, architecture, traditional, Koran, muezzin, minarets, desert city

PMR-D0654
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque, completed in 2007, cost $545m. and combines Mughal, Moorish and Arab architecture. It was inspired by the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore and Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. It has 82 domes and can accommodate 40,000 worshippers. The main hall of prayer contains the world's largest chandelier (over 9 tonnes in weight) and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, and can accommodate over 7,000 worshippers.

This picture: view across the courtyard of the main prayer hall and a corner minaret from the gallery.
Keywords: Arab, Islam, Muslim, architecture, traditional, Koran, muezzin, minarets, desert city

PMR-D0653
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque, completed in 2007, cost $545m. and combines Mughal, Moorish and Arab architecture. It was inspired by the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore and Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. It has 82 domes and can accommodate 40,000 worshippers. The main hall of prayer contains the world's largest chandelier (over 9 tonnes in weight) and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, and can accommodate over 7,000 worshippers.

This picture: view across the courtyard of the main prayer hall and a corner minaret from the gallery.
Keywords: Arab, Islam, Muslim, architecture, traditional, Koran, muezzin, minarets, desert city

PMR-D0652
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque, completed in 2007, cost $545m. and combines Mughal, Moorish and Arab architecture. It was inspired by the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore and Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. It has 82 domes and can accommodate 40,000 worshippers. The main hall of prayer contains the world's largest chandelier (over 9 tonnes in weight) and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, and can accommodate over 7,000 worshippers.

This picture: a colourful floral faience panel with arabesques.
Keywords: Arab, Islam, Muslim, architecture, traditional, Koran, muezzin, minarets, desert city

PMR-D0651
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque, completed in 2007, cost $545m. and combines Mughal, Moorish and Arab architecture. It was inspired by the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore and Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. It has 82 domes and can accommodate 40,000 worshippers. The main hall of prayer contains the world's largest chandelier (over 9 tonnes in weight) and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, and can accommodate over 7,000 worshippers.

This picture: view of a corner minaret across the marble inlaid courtyard.
Keywords: Arab, Islam, Muslim, architecture, traditional, Koran, muezzin, minarets, desert city

PMR-D0650
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque, completed in 2007, cost $545m. and combines Mughal, Moorish and Arab architecture. It was inspired by the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore and Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. It has 82 domes and can accommodate 40,000 worshippers. The main hall of prayer contains the world's largest chandelier (over 9 tonnes in weight) and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, and can accommodate over 7,000 worshippers.

This picture: close-upof the floral semi-precious stone inlay in the marble columns of the galleries.
Keywords: Arab, Islam, Muslim, architecture, traditional, Koran, muezzin, minarets, desert city

PMR-D0649
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque, completed in 2007, cost $545m. and combines Mughal, Moorish and Arab architecture. It was inspired by the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore and Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. It has 82 domes and can accommodate 40,000 worshippers. The main hall of prayer contains the world's largest chandelier (over 9 tonnes in weight) and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, and can accommodate over 7,000 worshippers.

This picture: floodlit mosaic flower in the middle of each four-column pillar.
Keywords: Arab, Islam, Muslim, architecture, traditional, Koran, muezzin, minarets, desert city

PMR-D0648
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque, completed in 2007, cost $545m. and combines Mughal, Moorish and Arab architecture. It was inspired by the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore and Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. It has 82 domes and can accommodate 40,000 worshippers. The main hall of prayer contains the world's largest chandelier (over 9 tonnes in weight) and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, and can accommodate over 7,000 worshippers.

This picture: glass windows, engraved with floral patterns.
Keywords: Arab, Islam, Muslim, architecture, traditional, Koran, muezzin, minarets, desert city

PMR-D0647
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque, completed in 2007, cost $545m. and combines Mughal, Moorish and Arab architecture. It was inspired by the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore and Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. It has 82 domes and can accommodate 40,000 worshippers. The main hall of prayer contains the world's largest chandelier (over 9 tonnes in weight) and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, and can accommodate over 7,000 worshippers.

This picture: view along an aisle showing the four-column supporting pillars.
Keywords: Arab, Islam, Muslim, architecture, traditional, Koran, muezzin, minarets, desert city

PMR-D0646
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque, completed in 2007, cost $545m. and combines Mughal, Moorish and Arab architecture. It was inspired by the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore and Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. It has 82 domes and can accommodate 40,000 worshippers. The main hall of prayer contains the world's largest chandelier (over 9 tonnes in weight) and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, and can accommodate over 7,000 worshippers.

This picture: the mihrab facing Mecca.
Keywords: Arab, Islam, Muslim, architecture, traditional, Koran, muezzin, minarets, desert city

PMR-D0645
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque, completed in 2007, cost $545m. and combines Mughal, Moorish and Arab architecture. It was inspired by the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore and Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. It has 82 domes and can accommodate 40,000 worshippers. The main hall of prayer contains the world's largest chandelier (over 9 tonnes in weight) and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, and can accommodate over 7,000 worshippers.

This picture: one of the three, million-dollar, jewell-encrusted chandeliers.
Keywords: Arab, Islam, Muslim, architecture, traditional, Koran, muezzin, minarets, desert city

PMR-D0644
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque, completed in 2007, cost $545m. and combines Mughal, Moorish and Arab architecture. It was inspired by the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore and Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. It has 82 domes and can accommodate 40,000 worshippers. The main hall of prayer contains the world's largest chandelier (over 9 tonnes in weight) and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, and can accommodate over 7,000 worshippers.

This picture: the Great Hall of Prayer, with the world's largest one-piece carpet.
Keywords: Arab, Islam, Muslim, architecture, traditional, Koran, muezzin, minarets, desert city

PMR-D0643
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque, completed in 2007, cost $545m. and combines Mughal, Moorish and Arab architecture. It was inspired by the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore and Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. It has 82 domes and can accommodate 40,000 worshippers. The main hall of prayer contains the world's largest chandelier (over 9 tonnes in weight) and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, and can accommodate over 7,000 worshippers.

This picture: one of the three, million-dollar, jewell-encrusted chandeliers.
Keywords: Arab, Islam, Muslim, architecture, traditional, Koran, muezzin, minarets, desert city

PMR-D0642
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque, completed in 2007, cost $545m. and combines Mughal, Moorish and Arab architecture. It was inspired by the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore and Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. It has 82 domes and can accommodate 40,000 worshippers. The main hall of prayer contains the world's largest chandelier (over 9 tonnes in weight) and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, and can accommodate over 7,000 worshippers.

This picture: a crystal chandelier.
Keywords: Arab, Islam, Muslim, architecture, traditional, Koran, muezzin, minarets, desert city

PMR-D0641
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque, completed in 2007, cost $545m. and combines Mughal, Moorish and Arab architecture. It was inspired by the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore and Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. It has 82 domes and can accommodate 40,000 worshippers. The main hall of prayer contains the world's largest chandelier (over 9 tonnes in weight) and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, and can accommodate over 7,000 worshippers.

This picture: a colourful floral faience panel with arabesques.
Keywords: Arab, Islam, Muslim, architecture, traditional, Koran, muezzin, minarets, desert city

PMR-D0640
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque, completed in 2007, cost $545m. and combines Mughal, Moorish and Arab architecture. It was inspired by the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore and Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. It has 82 domes and can accommodate 40,000 worshippers. The main hall of prayer contains the world's largest chandelier (over 9 tonnes in weight) and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, and can accommodate over 7,000 worshippers.

This picture: columned galleries with cupolas surround the courtyard on four sides.
Keywords: Arab, Islam, Muslim, architecture, traditional, Koran, muezzin, minarets, desert city

PMR-D0639
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque, completed in 2007, cost $545m. and combines Mughal, Moorish and Arab architecture. It was inspired by the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore and Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. It has 82 domes and can accommodate 40,000 worshippers. The main hall of prayer contains the world's largest chandelier (over 9 tonnes in weight) and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, and can accommodate over 7,000 worshippers.

This picture: the marble courtyard and a minaret, from the arcade.
Keywords: Arab, Islam, Muslim, architecture, traditional, Koran, muezzin, desert city

PMR-D0638
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque, completed in 2007, cost $545m. and combines Mughal, Moorish and Arab architecture. It was inspired by the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore and Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. It has 82 domes and can accommodate 40,000 worshippers. The main hall of prayer contains the world's largest chandelier (over 9 tonnes in weight) and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, and can accommodate over 7,000 worshippers.
Keywords: architecture, traditional, Koran, muezzin, minarets, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab

PMR-D0615
Laos, Vientiane: paintings depicting the life of Buddha round the main doorway of Wat Xieng Nheum temple.
Keywords: capital city, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, ex-kingdom

PMR-D0321
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schleissheim: vestibule from the main staircase of the New Palace completed in 1727 for Elector Max Emanuel of Bavaria by Enrico Zuccalli and Joseph Effner.
Keywords: architecture, fluted pilasters, Ionic columns, stucco work, Schloss Schleissheim, Baroque architecture, Schleißheimer Schloß

PMR-D0269
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque, completed in 2007, cost $545m. and combines Mughal, Moorish and Arab architecture. It was inspired by the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore and Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. It has 82 domes and can accommodate 40,000 worshippers. The main hall of prayer contains the world's largest chandelier (over 9 tonnes in weight) and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, and can accommodate over 7,000 worshippers.

Engraved crystal windows in the Great Mosque.
Keywords: Arab state, precious, costly, Muslim, Islam, desert city, minarets, muezzin, Koran

PMR-D0268
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque, completed in 2007, cost $545m. and combines Mughal, Moorish and Arab architecture. It was inspired by the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore and Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. It has 82 domes and can accommodate 40,000 worshippers. The main hall of prayer contains the world's largest chandelier (over 9 tonnes in weight) and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, and can accommodate over 7,000 worshippers.

Interior of the Great Mosque, showing the Mihrab.
Keywords: Arab state, Koran, muezzin, minarets, desert city, Islam, Muslim, costly, precious

PMR-D0267
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque, completed in 2007, cost $545m. and combines Mughal, Moorish and Arab architecture. It was inspired by the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore and Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. It has 82 domes and can accommodate 40,000 worshippers. The main hall of prayer contains the world's largest chandelier (over 9 tonnes in weight) and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, and can accommodate over 7,000 worshippers.

Interior of the Great Mosque, with bejewelled chandelier in the foreground.
Keywords: Arab state, Koran, muezzin, minarets, desert city, Islam, Muslim, costly, precious

PMR-D0266
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque, completed in 2007, cost $545m. and combines Mughal, Moorish and Arab architecture. It was inspired by the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore and Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. It has 82 domes and can accommodate 40,000 worshippers. The main hall of prayer contains the world's largest chandelier (over 9 tonnes in weight) and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, and can accommodate over 7,000 worshippers.

Interior of the Great Mosque, showing the enormous carpet.
Keywords: Arab state, precious, costly, Muslim, Islam, desert city, minarets, muezzin, Koran

PMR-D0265
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque, completed in 2007, cost $545m. and combines Mughal, Moorish and Arab architecture. It was inspired by the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore and Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. It has 82 domes and can accommodate 40,000 worshippers. The main hall of prayer contains the world's largest chandelier (over 9 tonnes in weight) and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, and can accommodate over 7,000 worshippers.

The bejewelled chandelier from below.
Keywords: Arab state, precious, costly, Muslim, Islam, desert city, minarets, muezzin, Koran

PMR-D0264
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque, completed in 2007, cost $545m. and combines Mughal, Moorish and Arab architecture. It was inspired by the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore and Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. It has 82 domes and can accommodate 40,000 worshippers. The main hall of prayer contains the world's largest chandelier (over 9 tonnes in weight) and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, and can accommodate over 7,000 worshippers.

Interior of the Great Mosque, with bejewelled chandelier in the foreground.
Keywords: Arab state, Koran, muezzin, minarets, desert city, Islam, Muslim, costly, precious

PMR365-09
Germany, Bavaria, Burghausen: facades of the entire main street with the River Salzach and the bridge to Austria behind. As seen from the castle.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, gables, fortifications, defence, mediaeval

PMR365-02
Germany, Bavaria, Burghausen: the castle, which dates back to 1025 or even earlier, was constantly extended, and now comprises an inner courtyard and 5 outer courtyards, straggling along a ridge for 1051 metres, making it the longest castle in the world. Stephan's Tower and the main entrance.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, gables, fortifications, defence, mediaeval

PMR365-01
Germany, Bavaria, Burghausen: colourful facades on the main square, with the castle stretching along its ridge above and behind.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, gables

PMR347-01
India, Rajasthan, Jaipur: capital city of Rajasthan, was founded in 1727 by Maharaja Jai Singh II, and is known as "the pink city of India". View of the main street from the top of the Palace of the Winds.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, capital city, panorama, Rotelbus

PMR343-01
Germany, North Rhine-Westphalia, Cologne: Hahnentor, formerly the main entrance gate to the city from the west.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, mediaeval, medieval, heritage, Köln, castellations

PMR342-08
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Lindau: bronze figures on the Narrenbrunnen (carnival fools' fountain) in the main street.
Keywords: island, Swabia, Bodensee, Lake Constance, historic, heritage, artistic, clowns, buffoons, jackass, jesters, cobblestones

PMR342-03
Switzerland, Berne: tympanum of the main portal of Berne Cathedral showing the Last Judgement and containing 234 figures, sculpted by Master Erhard Küng.
Keywords: architecture, culture, historic, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, heritage, Gothic, stonework, stone carving, masterpiece

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

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

PMR318-09
Poland, Cracow: view of the Main Square showing the Town Hall Tower and the south end of the Cloth Hall.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, mediaeval, medieval, heritage, street scene

PMR318-06
Poland, Cracow: people's march crossing the Main Square to the accompanyment of amplified protest songs, with the Cloth Hall in the background. A contingent from Wadowice with a banner displaying the Pope's portrait.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, procession, demonstration, movement, festival, celebration, holiday, happy

PMR318-05
Poland, Cracow: people's march crossing the Main Square to the accompanyment of amplified protest songs, with the Cloth Hall in the background. The banner celebrates 80 years of Kocnany.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, procession, demonstration, movement, festival, celebration, holiday, happy

PMR318-04
Poland, Cracow: people's march crossing the Main Square to the accompanyment of amplified protest songs, with the Cloth Hall in the background.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, procession, demonstration, movement, festival, celebration, holiday, happy

PMR318-03
Poland, Cracow: a troupe of schoolgirl dancers in traditional costumes performing modern dance routines on a raised stage in the main square, in front of the Cloth Hall.
Keywords: picturesque, culture, colourful, heritage, festival, celebration

PMR318-02
Poland, Cracow: a troupe of schoolgirl dancers in traditional costumes performing modern dance routines on a raised stage in the main square, in front of the Cloth Hall.
Keywords: picturesque, culture, colourful, heritage, festival, celebration

PMR317-06
Poland, Cracow: the Main Square (Rynek Glowny) with the disparate twin towers of St. Mary's Church, and monument to the poet Adam Mickiewicz.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, mediaeval, medieval, heritage

PMR315-11
Czechoslovakia, Brno: rich Gothic ornamentation above the main portal of the Church of Saints Peter and Paul.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, mediaeval, medieval, heritage, Slovakia, stone carving, Brünn, Moravia

PMR314-05
Switzerland, Basel: main entrance of the Münster (cathedral), with carvings in the red sandstone and handsome wooden doors. Begun in the 12th century, the building is partly Romanesque and partly Gothic. The gravestone of Erasmus is to be seen in the north aisle.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, mediaeval, medieval, heritage, Christian, religion

PMR312-03
France, Alsace, Riquewihr, a well preserved mediaeval village on the edge of the Vosges: fountain by the north gate with view down the main street.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster, heritage, cobblestones

PMR312-02
France, Alsace, Riquewihr, a well preserved mediaeval village on the edge of the Vosges: part of the town square and half timbered buildings at the top of the main street.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, medieval, timber-frame, lathe and plaster, heritage, cobblestones

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

PMR311-08
France, Alsace, Riquewihr, a well preserved mediaeval village on the edge of the Vosges: courtyard off the main street.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster, heritage, cobblestones

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

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

PMR310-03
Germany, Bavaria, Franconia: the Altmühl Valley near Kehlheim.. The old river course lies to the left and right of the new Rhine-Main-Danube Canal.
Keywords: nature, countryside, picturesque, waterways

PMR309-06
Germany, West Berlin: Charlottenburg Palace, completed in 1710. One of the Greek warrior figures on the main gate.
Keywords: architecture, monument, artistic, culture, historic, heritage, picturesque, colourful, Baroque, statue, sculpture

PMR309-01
Germany, West Berlin: Charlottenburg Palace, completed in 1710. View through the main gate showing the equestrian statue of the Great Elector in the Court of Honour.
Keywords: architecture, monument, artistic, culture, historic, heritage, picturesque, colourful, Baroque

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

PMR299-04
Germany, Hessen, Limburg an der Lahn: the cathedral, St. Georgsdom, set on a rocky spur, is a classic example of Transitional Gothic architecture which was prevalent in Germany between 1210 and 1250, and externally appears to be pure Romanesque. Here: view of the colourful main entrance with its carvings.
Keywords: architecture, culture, historic, heritage, picturesque, colourful, mediaeval, church, religion

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

PMR289-04
Turkey, Hierapolis: main street and the Gate of Domitian (end of 1st century AD).
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, picturesque, national heritage, Roman, architecture

PMR286-05
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. Griffin, one of many adorning the frieze of the Adyton, or main hall.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, picturesque, national heritage, Roman, Greek, architecture

PMR280-11
England, Norfolk, King's Lynn: Oxburgh Hall (National Trust), built 1482 by the Bedingfeld family who still live there. View of the main gate with flanking towers and bridge over the moat.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage

PMR279-04
England, Norfolk: south facade of Blickling Hall, a National Trust property, built in 1628, seen from the end of the main drive, by the entrance gate, showing the east and west wings.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage

PMR278-07
Hungary, Szekesfehervar: main square (Szabadsag ter), dominated by the Episcopal Palace (right).
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, Baroque

PMR278-01
Hungary, Budapest: main entrance to the parliament building, built 1885-1905 in New Gothic style.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, capital city

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

PMR276-02
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

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

PMR273-01
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

PMR271-10
Bahamas, Nassau: Parliament Buildings and seated statue of young Queen Victoria, with the coat of arms of the Bahamas above.
Keywords: colourful, photogenic, architecture, main square, monument, hibiscus, colonial style

PMR271-09
Bahamas, Nassau: Parliament Buildings and seated statue of young Queen Victoria.
Keywords: colourful, photogenic, architecture, street scene, main square, monument, colonial style

PMR259-01
Austria, Tyrol: Stift Stams, a Cistercian Abbey in the upper Inn Valley, founded in 1284. Main facade, with the snow-capped Mieminger Mountains as a backdrop.
Keywords: alpine, picturesque, architecture, Baroque, culture, national heritage, Catholic, religionj

PMR258-12
Austria, Tyrol, Kühtai: main street of the town with Rathaus (Town Hall) and original hotels. The church spire is in the foreground.
Keywords: alpine, outdoor life, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range, mountain peaks, winter sports, skiing, snow scene, piste

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

PMR249-08
Italy, Campania, Island of Ischia: church and statue of Christ in the main square of Ischia-Porto, adjoining the harbour.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, photogenic, architecture, monument, sculpture

PMR237-05
Romania, Moldavia, Neamt Monastery: the church in the grounds was built by Stephen the Great in 1497 on the site of an older one. A repository for learning for centuries, with a valuable library, printing shop, museum and hundreds of sheep and cattle. The largest and oldest monastery in Romania. Here: the Baptistry, outside the main gate.
Keywords: frescoes, fortifications, defence, colourful, mediaeval, architecture, Orthodox, Christian, rustical, rural, landscape, picturesque

PMR236-02
Romania, Moldavia, Vatra Dornei: the main shopping street.
Keywords: colourful, architecture, picturesque, street scene

PMR230-07
Greece: Mistra, a Byzantine town founded by the Franks in 1249, straggles up the hillside to the protecting fortress on the peak. Monemvasia Gate on the left, with a view over Metropolis Church, the main church in Mistra, dating from about 1330.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, architecture, heritage, monument

PMR229-12
Greece, Tiryns: possibly older than Mycenae, the acropolis at Tiryns is built from massive stones: remains of the main gate to the acropolis (compare with the lion gate at Mycenae).
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, architecture, classical, heritage, monument

PMR222-04
Austria, Styria, Leoben: Rathaus (Town Hall) in the main square.
Keywords: picturesque, historic, mediaeval, medieval, culture, colourful, architecture, Baroque

PMR212-06
Czechoslovakia, Prague: Church of St. James, dating from 1232: stucco relief over the main portal by the Italian, Ottavio Mosto.
Keywords: historic, national heritage, metropolis, architecture, capital city, culture, picturesque, UNESCO

PMR209-11
Israel, Jerusalem: the Damascus Gate, the main entrance to the old city from the north-west.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, tradition, culture, capital city, religious centre, Christian, Jewish, Muslim, Orthodox, walled city, fortifications, defence, cosmopolitan, picturesque

PMR206-08
Israel, Jerusalem: Jaffa Gate, the main entrance to the city.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, tradition, culture, capital city, religious centre, Christian, Jewish, Muslim, Orthodox, walled city, fortifications, defence, cosmopolitan, picturesque

PMR205-11
Israel, Jericho: part of the main square, with the police station on the left.
Keywords: colourful, picturesque, street scene

PMR203-06
Israel, Negev Desert: ruins of Avdat, a city founded in the third century BC by the Nabateans at a fork in the caravan route. Remains of the nave columns of the Byzantine Chapel of St. Theodore, with the main apse.
Keywords: desert, sandstone, geological, rock formations, barren, waterless, colourful, picturesque, archeology, historical

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

PMR-D3865
People's Republic of China, Guizhou Province, Zhaoxing Dong Village: the main road flies past the village on a lofty viaduct.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, architecture, Kam, bridge, engineering, construction

PMR-D3759
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Yangshuo: the remarkable karst tree-covered hills form a dramatic background to the town. View along the main street.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, sightseeing, shopping, tourist Mecca

PMR-D3582
People's Republic of China, Jiangsu Province, Wuzhen, a historic village with wooden buildings dating from the Ming and Qing Dynasties, made prosperous by its former silk trade: early morning sun on the main street, Dongda Jie.
Keywords: architecture, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, Venice of the East, ancient, photogenic

PMR-D3577
People's Republic of China, Jiangsu Province, Wuzhen, a historic village with wooden buildings dating from the Ming and Qing Dynasties, made prosperous by its former silk trade: ancient residences, some in use as hotels and shops, on the main street, Dongda Jie.
Keywords: architecture, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, Venice of the East, ancient, photogenic

PMR-D3576
People's Republic of China, Jiangsu Province, Wuzhen, a historic village with wooden buildings dating from the Ming and Qing Dynasties, made prosperous by its former silk trade: ancient residences, some in use as hotels, on the narrow main street, Dongda Jie.
Keywords: architecture, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, Venice of the East, ancient, photogenic

PMR-D3575
People's Republic of China, Jiangsu Province, Wuzhen, a historic village with wooden buildings dating from the Ming and Qing Dynasties, made prosperous by its former silk trade: ancient wooden residences, some in use as hotels, on the main street, Dongda Jie.
Keywords: architecture, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, Venice of the East, ancient, photogenic

PMR-D3074
Bahrain, Muharraq: Beit Sheikh Isa bin Ali, a traditional upper-class house built about 1800, and recently refurbished and opened to the public. Seat of the emir in the 19th century.

The main courtyard with entrances to living rooms, from the roof.
Keywords: oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, Sheikh, dwelling, living style, architecture, artistic

PMR-D3063
Bahrain, Manama: Al Fateh Grand Mosque, the largest in the country, accommodating 7000 worshippers - the main courtyard, paved with marble.
Keywords: oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, Sheikh

PMR-D1551
Nepal, Bhaktapur: wells supply water for those not connected to the water mains.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1339
People's Republic of China, Tibet, Gyantse: modern (Chinese) shops lining the main street.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR196-11
Germany, Hesse, Frankfurt am Main: 15th century Gothic tower of the cathedral, where emperors of the Holy Roman Empire were crowned up to 1806.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, culture, historic , heritage, Hessen

PMR196-09
Germany, Hesse, Frankfurt am Main: pavement cafe in Romerberg Square, in front of the Romerberg, a group of reconstructed 15th century burghers' houses, formerly the town hall and coronation palace.
Keywords: picturesque, street scene, cobblestones, traditional, architecture, metropolis, culture, historic , heritage, Hessen, timber-frame, Römerberg

PMR196-08
Germany, Hesse, Frankfurt am Main: the law courts, built in the late 19th century.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, culture, historic , heritage, Hessen, colourful

PMR196-07
Germany, Rhineland Palatinate, Zwingenberg: the main square, overlooked by the parish church.
Keywords: Rheinland Pfalz, architecture, cobblestones, half-timbered, heritage, historic, picturesque, mediaeval

PMR196-02
Germany, Rhineland Palatinate, Worms: St. Peters's Cathedral, built in Romanesque style in 1230. The Gothic south porch and main entrance (Ca. 1300), St. Nicholas Chapel, and the twin west towers. Germany, Rhineland Palatinate, Worms: St. Peters's Cathedral, built in Romanesque style in 1230. The Gothic south porch and main entrance (Ca. 1300), St. Nicholas Chapel, and the twin west towers.
Keywords: aircraft, air transport, aviation, airplane, aeroplane, Rheinland Pfalz

PMR194-11
Italy, Campania, Herculaneum: the ancient Roman town, buried by pyroclastic flows during the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 AD. The part of the Decumanus Maximus (main street) which has already been excavated, seen from present day ground level.
Keywords: heritage, ruins, archeology, architecture, historic, UNESCO, culture, classical, excavations, masonry, monument, inundation, Roman life, Roman house, Roman street, Ercolano

PMR194-09
Italy, Campania, Herculaneum: the ancient Roman town, buried by pyroclastic flows during the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 AD. Decumanus Maximus (main street) with stone drinking trough. Some partly demolished modern houses can be seen at the present ground level.
Keywords: heritage, ruins, archeology, architecture, historic, UNESCO, culture, classical, excavations, masonry, monument, inundation, Roman life, Roman house, Roman street, Ercolano

PMR179-09
Germany, Baden Wurttemberg, Schiltach in the Black Forest: half timbered houses on the main road, and bridge over the River Kinzig.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, architecture, Black Forest, Schwarzwald, traditional, timber-framed

PMR158-09
U.S.A., California, Barstow: Calico Ghost Town, an old silver mining town in the Mojave Desert, restored by Walter Knott. The town grew from a mining strike in 1881 and was already deserted by 1907. View of the main (and only) street.
Keywords: wild west, wooden buildings, 19th century lifestyle

PMR157-07
U.S.A., California, Los Angeles: main street of the pedestrian precinct in Chinatown.
Keywords: architecture, colourful, oriental, ethnic, Chinese

PMR148-09
Romania, Transylvania, Sighisoara (Schassburg): a living museum-town of the middle ages: fortifications around the outer main gate to the old town.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, historical, heritage, mediaeval, UNESCO, defence, fortifications, Saxons, Schäßburg, Siebenburgen, cobblestones

PMR148-06
Romania, Transylvania, Sighisoara (Schassburg): a living museum-town of the middle ages: the main square of the old town at midday, with the castle in the background.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, historical, heritage, mediaeval, UNESCO, Saxons, Schäßburg, cobblestones, Siebenburgen

PMR-D2663
Turkey, Dogubayazit, Anatolia: Ishak Pasha Palace was begun in 1685 by Cholak Abdi Pasha and completed in 1784 by his son, a Kurdish chieftain, also named Ishak. The architecture is a mixture of Seljuk, Ottoman, Georgian, Persian and Armenian styles.
Closer view of the ornate main entrance gate, the upper arch filled with "muqarnas".
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, fortifications, photogenic, minaret, landscape, cliffs

PMR-D2648
Turkey, Dogubayazit, Anatolia: Ishak Pasha Palace was begun in 1685 by Cholak Abdi Pasha and completed in 1784 by his son, a Kurdish chieftain, also named Ishak. The architecture is a mixture of Seljuk, Ottoman, Georgian, Persian and Armenian styles.
The ornate main entrance gate.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, fortifications, photogenic, minaret, landscape, cliffs

PMR-D2559
Iran, Teheran: Shah Reza Pahlevi's Summer Residence (Sa'd Abad Museum) in the cooler northern city outskirts. The White Palace was built between 1931 and 1937 and has 54 rooms, mostly devoted to the Shah's reign (1942-79). Facade and main entrance.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, metropolis, capital city

PMR-D2542
Iran, Isfahan: Masjed-e Shah or Masjed-e Imam in Naqsh Square was built by Shah Abbas I between 1611-5 and is regarded as the pinacle of Safavid architecture with its perfect proportions and exquisite faience work. The breathtaking decoration of the main dome.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, mosaics, Royal Mosque, Imam Mosque, UNESCO

PMR-D2532
Iran, Isfahan: Masjed-e Shah or Masjed-e Imam in Naqsh Square was built by Shah Abbas I between 1611-5 and is regarded as the pinacle of Safavid architecture with its perfect proportions and exquisite faience work. The much-photographed main entrance, through an iwan with balcony.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, mosaics, Royal Mosque, Imam Mosque, UNESCO

PMR668-10
Germany, Brandenburg, Potsdam: Nauener Tor, the northern gate to the city, on the main street, the Friedrich-Ebert-Strasse. Germany, Brandenburg, Potsdam: Nauener Tor, the northern gate to the city, on the main street, the Friedrich-Ebert-Strasse.
Keywords: East Germany, twin towers, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque

PMR-D2193
Laos, Luang Prabang: Sisavangvong Road, the main street of the old town.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, relaxed city, ex-Kingdom, culture, former capital, French colonial, Mekong

PMR-D2155
Laos, Luang Prabang: Sisavangvong Road, the main street of the old town.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, relaxed city, ex-Kingdom, culture, former capital, French colonial, Mekong

PMR-D2110
Oman, Muscat: the main entrance and dome of the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque.
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, sultan, Middle East, Gulf State

PMR-D2109
Oman, Muscat: the main prayer hall of the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque showing the mihrab niche in the qiblah wall. The Persian carpet is a single piece 70 x 60 metres covering an area of 4263 square metres. Woven near Nishabur, Khurasan, it took 600 women four years to complete, and weighs 21 tonnes.
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, sultan, Middle East, Gulf State

PMR-D2108
Oman, Muscat: part of the main prayer hall of the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque. The walls are clad in off-white Bianco P and dark grey Bardiglio marble.
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, sultan, Middle East, Gulf State

PMR-D2107
Oman, Muscat: the central chandelier in the main prayer hall of the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque is 8 metres in diameter and 14 metres in length with 1122 lamps, together weighing 8 tonnes.
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, sultan, Middle East, Gulf State

PMR-D2106
Oman, Muscat: one of the stained glass windows in the main prayer hall of the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque.
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, sultan, Middle East, Gulf State

PMR-D2105
Oman, Muscat: south entrance porch to the main prayer hall of the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, showing the carved wooden doors.
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, sultan, Middle East, Gulf State

PMR-D1891
England, Cornwall, Lanhydrock (National Trust), the former home of the Robartes family: the main entrance in the east front.
Keywords: architecture, conservation, preservation, estate, ancestral home, park, landscape garden, historic, culture, picturesque, heritage, manor house

PMR146K-06
Myanmar, Bagan: Shwezigon Paya - row of small gilded stupas, which surround the main zedi.
Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples

PMR144K-22
Thailand, Ayuthaya (formerly the royal capital 1350-1767): Wat Phra Mahathat's main attraction is this Buddha's head in the grip of tree roots.
Keywords: Buddhist, national heritage, historic, religious, colourful, architecture, Siam, picturesque, temples

PMR144K-18
Thailand, Ayuthaya (the royal capital 1350-1767): Wat Lokayasutha, where the main attraction is this reclining Buddha, 40 metres long, of unknown age.
Keywords: Buddhist, national heritage, historic, religious, colourful, architecture, Siam, picturesque, temples

PMR687-06
Myanmar, Yangon, Shwedagon Paya: gilded, intricately-carved Burmese-type roofs on a shrine, with the main zedi in the background.
Keywords: Buddhist, Rangoon, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, temples

PMR687-05
Myanmar, Yangon, Shwedagon Paya: some of the many shrines and prangs, some gilded, on the platform of the main zedi.
Keywords: Buddhist, Rangoon, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, temples

PMR687-02
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque, completed in 2007, cost $545m. and combines Mughal, Moorish and Arab architecture. It was inspired by the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore and Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. It has 82 domes and can accommodate 40,000 worshippers. The main hall of prayer contains the world's largest chandelier (over 9 tonnes in weight) and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, and can accommodate over 7,000 worshippers.

This picture: view into the courtyard through the domed and arcaded gallery.
Keywords: Arab state, Arab, Muslim, Islam, desert city, minarets, muezzin, Koran, traditional architecture

PMR687-01
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque, completed in 2007, cost $545m. and combines Mughal, Moorish and Arab architecture. It was inspired by the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore and Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. It has 82 domes and can accommodate 40,000 worshippers. The main hall of prayer contains the world's largest chandelier (over 9 tonnes in weight) and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, and can accommodate over 7,000 worshippers.

This picture: the tiled and arcaded gallery from outside the courtyard, with blue-tiled reflecting pool.
Keywords: Arab state, Arab, Muslim, Islam, desert city, minarets, muezzin, Koran, traditional architecture

PMR471-12
France, Provence, Avignon: main facade of the Opera House.
Keywords: mediaeval, culture, picturesque, national heritage, architecture, reflections, theatre, drama centre, Neo-classical

PMR465-12
Romania, Moldavia, Iasi (pronounced "Yash"): the capital of Moldavia and of Romania from 1859-62, and third largest city of Romania, is a rich cultural centre.

Strada Stefan cel Mare (Stephen the Great), the main thoroughfare of Iasi.
Keywords: architecture, road, traffic, street scene

PMR515-12
Italy, Campania, Island of Procida: footbridge, linking the island of Vivara to the main island, with the resort of Ciraccio on the left. Vivara is protected as a nature reserve and bird sanctuary.
Keywords: picturesque, Flegrean Islands, coast, coastline, strait, bay, link

PMR514-05
Italy, Campania, Pozzuoli: the main harbour.
Keywords: picturesque, port, fishing boats, motor boats, haven

PMR513-03
Italy, Lombardy, Milan: built in 1386, demolished by a lightning strike on the arsenal in 1521, the main tower of Castello Sforzesco lay in ruins until the rebuilding in 1880.
Keywords: architecture, portcullis, metropolis, mediaeval, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage

PMR513-01
Italy, Lombardy, Milan: main courtyard and circular defence tower of Castello Sforzesco, built under Galeazzo Visconti in 1386.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, historic, culture, metropolis, mediaeval

PMR511-10
Italy, South Tyrol, Bolzano's summer pageant "Spectaculum" 2000: a tight-rope artiste performing in the main square.
Keywords: alpine, fancy dress, flag wavers, mediaeval dress, colourful, national costumes, festivities, procession, picturesque, Bozen

PMR505-02
Cyprus (North): St. Hilarion Castle, "a picture-book castle for elf-kings" (Rose Macaulay). Named after a seventh-century hermit, the almost impregnable site has been a monastery, a fortress and a royal palace, occupied by Crusaders, Lusignans, Byzantines, Venetians and lastly used as a Turkish retreat from EOKA attacks in 1964. Here: the lower enceinte, showing the outer wall and barbican, the main entrance.
Keywords: rocky pinnacle, fortifications, ruined castle, commanding view, crag

PMR499-06
Turkey, Istanbul: Adnan Menderes Bulvari, the main approach road to the city, seen from the city wall.
Keywords: architecture, artery, dual carriageway, flowing traffic, traffic, Constantinople, Muslim, Byzantine, Islam, street scene

PMR493-08
Island of Crete, Harnia: Halidhon, the main street in the old town, where one can hire a horse carriage.
Keywords: street scene, fiacre, droshke

PMR493-01
Island of Crete, Iraklion: Platia Eleftherias ("Freedom Square", the main square.
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, street scene

PMR488-12
Island of Santorini, Fira: main road and shopping area of the island's principal town.
Keywords: pedestrian zone, street view, photogenic, old quarter, cobbled street, picturesque, colourful

PMR488-11
Island of Santorini, Fira: main road and shopping area of the island's principal town.
Keywords: pedestrian zone, street view, photogenic, old quarter, cobbled street, picturesque, colourful

PMR459-11
Hungary, Debrecen: view of the main street, Piac utca, from a tower of the Great Reform Church, with the tower of the Small Reform Church on the right.
Keywords: panorama, cityscape, architecture

PMR458-06
Austria, Dürnstein in the Wachau: main street and part of the town hall.
Keywords: mediaeval, old quarter, cottages, village, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR452-01
Lithuania, Neringa Peninsula: this former fisherman's cottage now offers accommodation for visitors in the main resort, Nida.
Keywords: picturesque, Courland Spit, fishing, village, colourful, heritage, tradition

PMR450-12
Estonia, Tartu: the main university building, completed in 1809.
Keywords: architecture, columns, neoclassical, urban, national heritage, historic, picturesque

PMR441-01
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Bad Tölz: main street and market.
Keywords: alpine, village life, cobbled street, Alps, picturesque

PMR440-09
England, Devon: main entrance to Leigh Barton Farm which is mentioned in the Domesday Book.
Keywords: winter, historic, early morning

PMR540-04
Slovenia, Radovljica: fountain with statue of Josipini
Hocervarjevi in the main street.
Keywords: architecture, sculpture, monument, historic, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage

PMR433-01
Poland, Gdansk: High Gate (Brama Wyzynna), formerly the splendid main entrance to the Hansa City. To the rear is the Stock Tower, formerly the prison, and adjoining Torture Chamber.
Keywords: mediaeval, Danzig, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR534-08
Iraq, Baghdad: main gate of the Abbasid Palace, believed to have been built under Caliph Al-Nasser Lidinillah (1179-1225). Some scholars believe it to have been the Sharabiya School, mentioned by historians. Extensively restored after Ottoman use.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, historic, culture, Mesopotamia, Muslim, Islam

PMR534-06
Iraq, Baghdad: modern jewellery and silversmiths' bazaar, opposite the Medrese Al-Mustansariya main gate.
Keywords: architecture, buying, selling, silver, gems, market, soukh, Mesopotamia, Muslim, Islam

PMR530-12
Iraq, Samarra: Askari Shiite Shrine, where the 10th and 11th Imams, Ali Al-Hadi and his son, are buried under a huge golden dome; the main entrance and two minarets, from the courtyard.
Keywords: architecture, coloured tiles, mosaics, Mesopotamia, natural heritage, Islam, Muslim

PMR530-02
Iraq, Kerbela: shrine of Shiite Imam Al Hussein, grandson of the Prophet, who, with his brother Abbas, was killed and martyred in a battle nearby:
view of the shrine from the main street.
Keywords: architecture, street scene, coloured tiles, mosaics, picturesque, natural heritage, colourful, Islam, Muslim

PMR528-11
Iraq, Najaf: mausoleum of the Imam Ali Ibn Abi Talib, nephew of the Prophet:
main entrance to the shrine from the street.
Keywords: architecture, coloured tiles, mosque, mosaics, Muslim, Islam, colourful, natural heritage, picturesque, historic, Mesopotamia

PMR526-10
Iraq: Khadimain Shrine, near Baghdad, was founded in 1515; two Shiite Imams, Musa Al-Khadim and Mohamed Al-Jawad, are buried here: main gateway and clocktower from the street.
Keywords: architecture, Mesopotamia, picturesque, natural heritage, colourful, Islam, Muslim, mosaics, mosque

PMR517-02
Italy, Campania, Acciaroli: the main square. Hemingway spent 3 months here in 1953. The town lies inside the boundary of the Cilento National Park.
Keywords: picturesque, street scene

PMR143K-18
Thailand, Pattaya: the "Sanctuary of Truth" intended for meditation, at 100 metres high, is believed to be the highest building in the world built entirely of wood (teak). Wood carvers and carpenters have been working on its construction since 1981. The main entrance is surrounded by prolific carvings.
Keywords: Buddhist, architecture, Siam, picturesque, temples

PMR142K-10
Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: gable and tower of the Palas (main building) in the Kaiserburg (Imperial Castle), with painted window shutters.
Keywords: Nürnberg, defence, fortifications, autumn colours, reflections, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval

PMR141K-36
Germany, Bavaria, Lauf an der Pegnitz: Oberer Martktplatz (Marketplace) with half-timbered houses and the Hersbrucker Tor, the main north-east gate to the mediaeval town, behind.
Keywords: mediaeval, autumn colours, reflections, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR141K-21
Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: Hallertor was the main gate in the weat wall of the mediaeval city and spans the River Pegnitz.
Keywords: Nürnberg, defence, fortifications, autumn colours, reflections, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval

PMR135K-20
Mongolia, Ulaanbaatar, Sükhbaatar Square: the Main Post Office (left), Mongolian Stock Exchange and the City Hall, with the Bodhi Tower multi-storey block behind with its 4-storey facade blending into the architecture of the square.
Keywords: Mongol, Outer Mongolia, steppe, capital, monument, statue, Genghis Khan, Chinggis Khaan, architecture

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

PMR128K-05
USA, Maine: wooded autumn landscape approaching the Canadian border, western Maine.
Keywords: trees, sunshine, autumn leaves, autumn colours, russet and gold, autumn hues, fall, long shadows, season of mists and mellow fruitfulness, fallen leaves, New England

PMR128K-04
USA, Maine: route 201 not far from Moose River, western Maine.
Keywords: trees, New England, fallen leaves, season of mists and mellow fruitfulness, long shadows, fall, autumn hues, russet and gold, autumn colours, autumn leaves, sunshine

PMR128K-03
USA, Maine: wooded autumn landscape not far from Moose River, western Maine.
Keywords: trees, New England, fallen leaves, season of mists and mellow fruitfulness, long shadows, fall, autumn hues, russet and gold, autumn colours, autumn leaves, sunshine

PMR128K-02
USA, Maine: white water stream flowing through autumn landscape not far from Moose River, western Maine.
Keywords: trees, New England, fallen leaves, season of mists and mellow fruitfulness, long shadows, fall, autumn hues, russet and gold, autumn colours, autumn leaves, sunshine

PMR128K-01
USA, Maine: wild stream flowing through autumn landscape not far from Moose River, western Maine.
Keywords: trees, New England, fallen leaves, season of mists and mellow fruitfulness, long shadows, fall, autumn hues, russet and gold, autumn colours, autumn leaves, sunshine

PMR127K-36
USA, Maine: Guilford village second-hand store has evrything you could possibly need!
Keywords: trees, local business, sunshine, autumn leaves, autumn colours, russet and gold, autumn hues, fall, long shadows, season of mists and mellow fruitfulness, fallen leaves, New England

PMR127K-35
USA, Maine: white clapboard house with verandah and autumn foliage in rural west central Maine.
Keywords: trees, sunshine, autumn leaves, autumn colours, russet and gold, autumn hues, fall, long shadows, season of mists and mellow fruitfulness, fallen leaves, New England

PMR127K-34
USA, Maine: autumn colours on route 16 in rural west central Maine.
Keywords: trees, New England, fallen leaves, season of mists and mellow fruitfulness, long shadows, fall, autumn hues, russet and gold, autumn colours, autumn leaves, sunshine

PMR127K-33
USA, Maine: autumn colours on route 16 in rural west central Maine.
Keywords: trees, New England, fallen leaves, season of mists and mellow fruitfulness, long shadows, fall, autumn hues, russet and gold, autumn colours, autumn leaves, sunshine

PMR127K-31
USA, Maine: white clapboard village church and autumn foliage in rural west central Maine.
Keywords: trees, New England, fallen leaves, season of mists and mellow fruitfulness, long shadows, fall, autumn hues, russet and gold, autumn colours, autumn leaves, sunshine

PMR127K-30
USA, Maine: white clapboard village church and autumn foliage in rural west central Maine.
Keywords: trees, New England, fallen leaves, season of mists and mellow fruitfulness, long shadows, fall, autumn hues, russet and gold, autumn colours, autumn leaves, sunshine

PMR127K-29
USA, Maine: lake and autumn foliage in rural west central Maine.
Keywords: trees, sunshine, autumn leaves, autumn colours, russet and gold, autumn hues, fall, long shadows, season of mists and mellow fruitfulness, fallen leaves, New England

PMR125K-04
Germany, Berlin: the new Hauptbahnhof (Main Station) opened in May 2006 by Angela Merkel, from the Alt-Moabit Bridge over the River Spree.
Keywords: East Germany, capital city, picturesque, architecture, historic, national heritage, metropolis

PMR125K-03
Germany, Berlin: the new Hauptbahnhof (Main Station) opened in May 2006 by Angela Merkel, with the River Spree in the foreground.
Keywords: East Germany, capital city, picturesque, architecture, historic, national heritage, metropolis

PMR124K-33
Germany, Thuringia, Gotha: the newly renovated Gothic main doorway of St. Margaret's Church.
Keywords: East Germany, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque

PMR121K-09
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque, completed in 2007, cost $545m. and combines Mughal, Moorish and Arab architecture. It was inspired by the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore and Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. It has 82 domes and can accommodate 40,000 worshippers. The main hall of prayer contains the world's largest chandelier (over 9 tonnes in weight) and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, and can accommodate over 7,000 worshippers.

This picture: view of the courtyard through marble columns inlaid with semi-precious stones with gold capitals.
Keywords: Arab state, Arab, Muslim, Islam, desert city, minarets, muezzin, Koran, traditional architecture

PMR121K-08
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque, completed in 2007, cost $545m. and combines Mughal, Moorish and Arab architecture. It was inspired by the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore and Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. It has 82 domes and can accommodate 40,000 worshippers. The main hall of prayer contains the world's largest chandelier (over 9 tonnes in weight) and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, and can accommodate over 7,000 worshippers.

This picture: a blue-tiled reflecting pool surrounds the outer courtyard columns.
Keywords: Arab state, traditional architecture, Koran, muezzin, minarets, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab

PMR121K-07
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque, completed in 2007, cost $545m. and combines Mughal, Moorish and Arab architecture. It was inspired by the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore and Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. It has 82 domes and can accommodate 40,000 worshippers. The main hall of prayer contains the world's largest chandelier (over 9 tonnes in weight) and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, and can accommodate over 7,000 worshippers.

This picture: rear gallery of the courtyard, with its twin corner minarets,107 metres high.
Keywords: Arab state, Arab, Muslim, Islam, desert city, minarets, muezzin, Koran, traditional architecture

PMR121K-06
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque, completed in 2007, cost $545m. and combines Mughal, Moorish and Arab architecture. It was inspired by the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore and Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. It has 82 domes and can accommodate 40,000 worshippers. The main hall of prayer contains the world's largest chandelier (over 9 tonnes in weight) and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, and can accommodate over 7,000 worshippers.

This picture: hand-made polychrome ceramic tiled "Iznik" panel with a floral motif.
Keywords: Arab state, Arab, Muslim, Islam, desert city, minarets, muezzin, Koran, traditional architecture

PMR121K-05
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque, completed in 2007, cost $545m. and combines Mughal, Moorish and Arab architecture. It was inspired by the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore and Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. It has 82 domes and can accommodate 40,000 worshippers. The main hall of prayer contains the world's largest chandelier (over 9 tonnes in weight) and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, and can accommodate over 7,000 worshippers.

This picture: hand-made polychrome ceramic tiled "Iznik" panel with a floral motif.
Keywords: Arab state, Arab, Muslim, Islam, desert city, minarets, muezzin, Koran, traditional architecture

PMR121K-04
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque, completed in 2007, cost $545m. and combines Mughal, Moorish and Arab architecture. It was inspired by the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore and Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. It has 82 domes and can accommodate 40,000 worshippers. The main hall of prayer contains the world's largest chandelier (over 9 tonnes in weight) and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, and can accommodate over 7,000 worshippers.

This picture: gallery on one side of the courtyard, with endless rows of marble columns, inlaid with semi-precious stones.
Keywords: Arab state, traditional architecture, Koran, muezzin, minarets, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab

PMR121K-03
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque, completed in 2007, cost $545m. and combines Mughal, Moorish and Arab architecture. It was inspired by the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore and Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. It has 82 domes and can accommodate 40,000 worshippers. The main hall of prayer contains the world's largest chandelier (over 9 tonnes in weight) and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, and can accommodate over 7,000 worshippers.

This picture: closer view of the floral inlay work of semi-precious stones.
Keywords: Arab state, traditional architecture, Koran, muezzin, minarets, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab

PMR121K-02
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque, completed in 2007, cost $545m. and combines Mughal, Moorish and Arab architecture. It was inspired by the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore and Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. It has 82 domes and can accommodate 40,000 worshippers. The main hall of prayer contains the world's largest chandelier (over 9 tonnes in weight) and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, and can accommodate over 7,000 worshippers.

This picture: the courtyard, with surrounding marble columns inlaid with semi-precious stones, and Moorish arches.
Keywords: Arab state, traditional architecture, Koran, muezzin, minarets, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab

PMR121K-01
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque, completed in 2007, cost $545m. and combines Mughal, Moorish and Arab architecture. It was inspired by the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore and Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. It has 82 domes and can accommodate 40,000 worshippers. The main hall of prayer contains the world's largest chandelier (over 9 tonnes in weight) and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, and can accommodate over 7,000 worshippers.

This picture: the main courtyard (17,000 square metres) is inlaid with floral designs.
Keywords: Arab state, traditional architecture, Koran, muezzin, minarets, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab

PMR120K-13
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque, completed in 2007, cost $545m. and combines Mughal, Moorish and Arab architecture. It was inspired by the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore and Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. It has 82 domes and can accommodate 40,000 worshippers. The main hall of prayer contains the world's largest chandelier (over 9 tonnes in weight) and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, and can accommodate over 7,000 worshippers.
Keywords: Arab state, traditional architecture, Koran, muezzin, minarets, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab

PMR120K-12
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque, completed in 2007, cost $545m. and combines Mughal, Moorish and Arab architecture. It was inspired by the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore and Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. It has 82 domes and can accommodate 40,000 worshippers. The main hall of prayer contains the world's largest chandelier (over 9 tonnes in weight) and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, and can accommodate over 7,000 worshippers.
Keywords: Arab state, traditional architecture, Koran, muezzin, minarets, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab

PMR120K-11
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque, completed in 2007, cost $545m. and combines Mughal, Moorish and Arab architecture. It was inspired by the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore and Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. It has 82 domes and can accommodate 40,000 worshippers. The main hall of prayer contains the world's largest chandelier (over 9 tonnes in weight) and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, and can accommodate over 7,000 worshippers.
Keywords: Arab state, traditional architecture, Koran, muezzin, minarets, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab

PMR120K-10
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque, completed in 2007, cost $545m. and combines Mughal, Moorish and Arab architecture. It was inspired by the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore and Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. It has 82 domes and can accommodate 40,000 worshippers. The main hall of prayer contains the world's largest chandelier (over 9 tonnes in weight) and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, and can accommodate over 7,000 worshippers.

This picture: view of the facade and main entrance.
Keywords: Arab state, traditional architecture, Koran, muezzin, minarets, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab

PMR120K-09
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque, completed in 2007, cost $545m. and combines Mughal, Moorish and Arab architecture. It was inspired by the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore and Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. It has 82 domes and can accommodate 40,000 worshippers. The main hall of prayer contains the world's largest chandelier (over 9 tonnes in weight) and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, and can accommodate over 7,000 worshippers.
Keywords: Arab state, traditional architecture, Koran, muezzin, minarets, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab

PMR120K-08
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque, completed in 2007, cost $545m. and combines Mughal, Moorish and Arab architecture. It was inspired by the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore and Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. It has 82 domes and can accommodate 40,000 worshippers. The main hall of prayer contains the world's largest chandelier (over 9 tonnes in weight) and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, and can accommodate over 7,000 worshippers.
Keywords: Arab state, Arab, Muslim, Islam, desert city, minarets, muezzin, Koran, traditional architecture

PMR120K-07
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque, completed in 2007, cost $545m. and combines Mughal, Moorish and Arab architecture. It was inspired by the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore and Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. It has 82 domes and can accommodate 40,000 worshippers. The main hall of prayer contains the world's largest chandelier (over 9 tonnes in weight) and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, and can accommodate over 7,000 worshippers.
Keywords: Arab state, traditional architecture, Koran, muezzin, minarets, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab

PMR119K-26
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Bad Tölz: pavement café on the main street, Marktstrasse, with the onion dome of the Altes Rathaus (Old Town Hall) in the background.
Keywords: architecture, tradition, national heritage, picturesque, colourful facades, painted facades, frescoes, Bavarian village

PMR117K-25
Jordan, Jerash: already settled in Neolithic times, Jerash was later occupied by Greeks and Romans, and the latter are responsible for most of the surviving architecture which dates from 64 BC. By the first/second century AD the town had a population of about 15-20,000 inhabitants and was known as "Gerasa".

This picture: The Cardo Maximus, the main columned way, had pedestrian sidewalks and underground sewers.
Keywords: Roman architecture, ruined city, excavations, archeology, classical architecture, national heritage, Gerasa, Gilead Hills, archeological site

PMR117K-19
Jordan, Al-Karak: the Crusader castle built by Baldwin I of Jerusalem in 1142 AD, which was beseiged and taken by Saladin in 1183. View of the main road and the upper town, from the castle ramparts, showing the defensive "glacis" (slope) to prevent attackers from climbing up.
Keywords: picturesque, desert, Muslim, Islamic, national heritage, historic, defensive, fortifications, fortress

PMR116K-29
Jordan, Dana Nature Reserve: view of Dana village, within the bounds of the nature reserve, from the lookout on the main road.
Keywords: geology, botany, nature reservation, natural history, rock formations, picturesque, wild flowers, wild animals

PMR116K-26
Jordan, Aqaba: the main street of the mediaeval town of Ayla, the forerunner of Aqaba, which has recently been excavated, from the Egyptian Gate.
Keywords: Muslim, Gulf of Aqaba, desert town, coast, mediaeval, Islam, bathing beach, palm trees, ruins, archeological excavations

PMR109K-19
France, Périgord, St. Genies: view of the castle and church from the newly asphalted main road.
Keywords: Dordogne, picturesque, national heritage, architecture, Neanderthal, stone-age man, cave dwellings, historic, mediaeval, Cro-Magnon, village

PMR109K-18
France, Périgord, St. Genies: old stone cottages on the main road.
Keywords: Dordogne, picturesque, national heritage, architecture, Neanderthal, stone-age man, cave dwellings, historic, mediaeval, Cro-Magnon

PMR109K-12
France, Périgord, Les Eyzies: view of the main street with overhanging cliffs sheltering the dwellings on the ledge.
Keywords: Dordogne, picturesque, national heritage, Neanderthal, stone-age man, cave dwellings, historic, Cro-Magnon, natural shelters

PMR104K-05
Bolivia, Tiwanaku or Tiahuanaco: Ruins of the capital city of a great civilisation, dating back to 1500 BC, but becoming a centre of culture only about 300 BC. After about 400 AD the empire expanded to take in large parts of present-day Peru, Bolivia and Chile on the west coast. Their success was based on highly effective agricultural innovation. In about 1000 AD the civilisation was virtually wiped out by continuing drought, the remnants being incorporated into the Inca empire around 1450 AD. These people had no written language and their name is unknown.

At the equinoxes the sun's rays shone through the main entrance to the Kalasasaya, on to the priest monolith. In the foreground the semi-subterranean temple.
Keywords: High Andes, Tiahuanacu, excavations, archeology, historical site, archeological site

PMR102K-04
Chile, Tarapacá: Humberstone Saltpetre Works which produced saltpetre and iodene from 1864 until 1960 when it closed its gates due to falling demand. The works and the deserted company town are now an industrial museum. A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2005. The main square in the former workers' town, with clocktower (left) and church (right).
Keywords: ghost town, saltpeter, pampinos, workers' town, mining industry

PMR101K-03
Argentina, Jujuy, Purmamarca: view of the "mountain of seven colours" from the main road.
Keywords: picturesque, coloured mountain, coloured cliffs, coloured rocks, geological formations

PMR097K-24
Brazil, Iguassu Falls, a system of 275 waterfalls stretching for 2.7 kilometres between Brazil and Argentina. The upper Iguassu River makes a short drop, seconds before it hurtles over the edge of the main falls.
Keywords: tropical monsoon area, Iguazu Falls, Iguacu Falls

PMR095K-09
Libya: a ruined Roman fort standing on a hill at Gariyat. The main gate of the fort and the square. Most of the remaining walls are Byzantine or later.
Keywords: Roman architecture, Byzantine architecture, Maghreb, fortress, fortifications, castle, desert, barren, isolated

PMR091K-27
Macedonia, Bitola: Marshal Tito ulica, the main street and pedestrian precinct.
Keywords: Yugoslavia, street scene, historic, picturesque

PMR089K-34
Albania, Durres: Sheshi i Lirise (the main square) and the Great Mosque.
Keywords: Shqiperia, Muslim, Islam, minaret, mosque, architecture

PMR089K-19
Montenegro, Cetinje (the old capital): Orthodox Monastery of Cetinje, founded by Ivan Crnojevic in 1484, showing the main entrance and belltower.
Keywords: picturesque, mediaeval, national heritage, Yugoslavia

PMR088K-29
Croatia, Dalmatia, Dubrovnik: the main street, Placa (or Stradun) with the belltower at the end, and the Franciscan Monastery on the left.
Keywords: picturesque, Yugoslavia, port, historic city, bastions, ramparts, impregnable, fortifications, fortress, national heritage, mediaeval

PMR088K-07
Croatia, Dalmatia, Dubrovnik: view along the main street, Placa (or Stradun) with belltower and marble paving, polished by the feet of innumerable residents and visitors.
Keywords: picturesque, Yugoslavia, port, historic city, bastions, ramparts, impregnable, fortifications, fortress, national heritage, mediaeval

PMR086K-31
Croatia, Dalmatia,Trogir: raging brush fires close the main road between Split and Trogir.
Keywords: Yugoslavia, flames, smoke, burning undergrowth, forest fire

PMR086K-30
Croatia, Dalmatia,Trogir: raging brush fires close the main road between Split and Trogir.
Keywords: Yugoslavia, burning undergrowth, forest fire

PMR086K-28
Croatia, Dalmatia, Zadar: Fosa basin and the Renaissance Land Gate, with the winged Venetian lion of St Mark, built by Michele Sanmicheli in 1543. It was formerly the main gate of the city.
Keywords: national heritage, architecture, pleasure craft, fishing boats, harbour, mediaeval, picturesque, historic town

PMR086K-27
Croatia, Dalmatia, Zadar: Fosa basin and the Renaissance Land Gate, with the winged Venetian lion of St Mark, built by Michele Sanmicheli in 1543. It was formerly the main gate of the city.
Keywords: national heritage, architecture, pleasure craft, fishing boats, harbour, mediaeval, picturesque, historic town

PMR081K-32
Tunisia: Bizerta, founded by the Phoenicians in the 9th century BC under the name of Hippo Diarrytus, possesses a fine natural harbour. The steel bridge carrying the main road to Tunis across the channel.
Keywords: Islamic, Maghreb, historic, heritage, Mohamed, Muslim, picturesque

PMR081K-15
Tunisia: Sidi Bou Said, the famous blue and white town, beloved of artists, where Klee, Macke and Moilliet sojourned in 1914. View from a roof terrace, looking down on the narrow main street.
Keywords: Islamic, picturesque, Muslim, Mohamed, heritage, historic, Maghreb, architecture

PMR080K-34
Tunisia, Monastir: Mausoleum of the first president of Tunisia, Habib Bourguiba, born in Monastir, who died on 6th April 2000, aged 96. He was in office from 1957 to 1987. The mausoleum was built in 1963. Main entrance, with dome, surmounting the memorial hall.
Keywords: Islamic, picturesque, Muslim, Mohamed, heritage, historic, Maghreb, architecture, dome, cupola

PMR080K-11
Tunisia, Kairouan, the fourth holiest place in Islam, after Mecca, Medina and Jerusalem: view in the Medina (souks) looking towards the main gate, Bab ech Chouhada, with minaret.
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Mohammedan, Maghreb, historic, heritage, picturesque

PMR077K-32
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Oktoberfest Ceremonial Procession 2007: the "Münchner Kindl" leads the main processionon a horse.
Keywords: Münchener Oktoberfest, Münchner Oktoberfest, beer festival, traditional costumes, colourful, Munich beer, breweries, folk costumes, national and regional dress, celebration

PMR057K-35
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schwangau: Castle of Hohenschwangau (near Neuschwanstein), where Ludwig II spent his childhood: the main entrance to the castle, with coats of arms over the gate, after a snowfall.
Keywords: snow, Christmas scene, hoar frost, winter scene, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse

PMR056K-25
Malta, Gozo, Xaghra: view of the main square from the steps of the church.

PMR056K-08
Malta, Mdina: Wedding couple leaving the cathedral of Mdina by the main entrance.

PMR056K-07
Malta, Mdina: The main gate to the city of Mdina, erected in 1724 by Grand Master Vilhena.

PMR055K-22
Malta: Hagar Qim, a megalithic temple from the copper age, about 3000 years BC. Here, the main entrance, built with 6 large slabs, 3 either side, with horizontal slabs across the top.

PMR053K-28
Gibraltar: Government House and Main Street.

PMR048K-36
Guatemala, San Pedro La Laguna: Lago de Atitlan/Lake Atitlan, lying high in the volcano belt near the Pacific coast, and surrounded by volcanoes, is regarded by many as the world's most beautiful lake. Here, the main street of San Pedro La Laguna, leading down to the jetty, with the lake beyond.

PMR048K-23
Guatemala: Chichicastenango, a Maya town in the mountains, occupied by the Kaqchikel since pre-Columbian days, attracts large numbers of tourists on its two market days. Catholicism and paganism co-exist happily and even overlap. Here, the main road northwards leaves the town through the frescoed arch of a bridge.

PMR029K-35
Australia, New South Wales: Sydney Harbour Bridge from the Rocks (roof of the Overseas Passenger Terminal).
Keywords: main attractions, sightseeing

PMR024K-08
Malaysia, Selangor, Kuala Lumpur: Jalan Damansara Expressway, the main exit road from Kuala Lumpur to Ipoh, skirting Lakes Park.
Keywords: modern road traffic, road communications, modern motorways, Malaysian motorways

PMR021K-20
Switzerland, Valais: Main street of Martigny, lined with pollarded trees, looking towards Chamonix.
Keywords: Savoy Alps, architecture

PMR019K-25
Czech Republic, Ceske Budejovice (Budweis): the Samson Fountain (1727) in the main square, with the Town Hall in the background.
Keywords: Czechoslovakia, architecture

PMR018K-12
Slovakia, Trnava: Main street of Trnava, a pedestrian zone, with clock tower and flower tubs in the foreground.
Keywords: traffic-free area

PMR014K-25
Italy: Milan Cathedral, begun in1386 and finished only in 1809, is adorned with 135 pinnacles and white marble statues. View of the main facade,
Keywords: Gothic, churches, inspiration, heritage, holy places, Christianity, architecture

PMR009K-05
England, Oxfordshire: The main street, Broadway, in the Cotswold Hills.
Keywords: historic, heritage, architecture, Cotswold stone, gables, mullions

PMR008K-19
Romania, Bucharest: Ceausescu's "House of the People" ("Casa Poporului"), now known as the "Palace of Parliament" ("Palatul Parlamentului") is the second largest building in the world, in terms of surface area occupied, after the Pentagon in the USA. One sixth of the city of Bucharest was bulldozed to provide the space for it in 1984. Today it houses the Chamber of Deputies, Constitutional Court, and an international conference centre.and has 3100 furnished rooms, including 64 reception halls. Beneath the edifice is a nuclear bunker 20 metres deep. View of the main facade.
Keywords: architecture, superlatives

PMR002K-24
Poland, Zakopane: Winter snow scene of the main street.

PMR042K-12
Cyprus: Kykkou Monastery, fabulously wealthy and one of the most celebrated in the Orthodox world. Repeatedly burnt down since its foundation in the 12th century, the present building dates from the late 19th century. EOKA terrorists made use of its facilities during the emergencies. Here, modern colourful mosaics on the main entrance to the monastery.
Keywords: Orthodox religious mosaics

PMR041K-13
Moldova, Chisinau/ Kisinev: the main street - Boulevardul Stefan cel Mare.

PMR040K-31
Romania, Moldavia: Neamt Monastery, one of the most important in Romania, viewed from the west, showing the main entrance.

PMR040K-30
Romania, Maldavia: Main gate of Neamt Monastery, one of the most important in Romania, with the newly finished mosaic.
Keywords: Orthodox monasteries

PMR035K-36
Namibia: The main railway station in Lüderitz belies its appearance.
Keywords: colonial architecture

PMR035K-07
Namibia, Windhoek: Display of old rolling stock, including an armoured wagon in front of the main railway station, dating back to colonial times.

PMR035K-06
Namibia, Windhoek: Main railway station, dating back to colonial times.
Keywords: architecture

PMR031K-07
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Hospital of the Third Order (Krankenhaus Dritter Orden) in Obermenzing: main entrance.
Keywords: architecture, clinics, medical institutions

PMR076K-20
Germany. Franconia, Nuremberg: the Gothic church of St. Lorenz dates from 13th-14th centuries and contains several masterpieces of Gothic carving by Veit Stoss and Adam Krafft. Here: the ornately carved main portal.
Keywords: mediaeval, historic, heritage, Gothic architecture

PMR076K-07
Germany, Franconia, Nuremberg: Saturday market in the main square, with the Gothic Frauenkirche (1352-61) in the background.
Keywords: mediaeval, historic, heritage, Gothic architecture

PMR067K-25
Germany, Bavaria: Originally a Celtic colony (Radasbona) and then later a Roman settlement (Castra Regina), Regensburg boasts a wealth of historic buildings. It was named a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2006. Here: the remaining towers of the Jakobstor (Jacob's Gate), formerly the main western entrance to the city.
Keywords: UNESCO World Heritage Site, German Architecture, Germen heritage

PMR062K-17
Bulgaria: Veliko Tarnovo, the first capital of Bulgaria from 1187. The site was previously used by the Thracians and then the Romans before the Bulgarians came, and is virtually surrounded by a loop of the River Yantra. View of the town through the main, arched entry gate.

PMR062K-03
Bulgaria, Shipka: Shipka Memorial Church, built in the Russian style in 1902 to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Russo-Turkish war in 1877-8. Here, the facade with main entrance and belltower.

PMR059K-36
Romania, Moldavia: Galati, Moldavia's main port and gateway to the Danube Delta, has also the largest steel works in the country. Here, the Palatul Justitiei (Law Courts).

PMR431-05
Poland, Szczecin/Stettin: view of the River Oder and the docks, with the main road to Gdansk in the foreground.
Keywords: metropolis, highways, traffic, architecture, cityscape, city

PMR429-05
Madeira, Sao Vicente: main street of terraced houses running up the hillside.
Keywords: island, picturesque, semi-tropical, resort, lush, luxuriant, flowers

PMR429-04
Madeira, Sao Vicente: main street with church and pub, "Ferro Velho".
Keywords: island, picturesque, picturesque, flowers, luxuriant, lush, resort, semi-tropical

PMR417-06
Slovakia, Kezmarok (formerly Kesmark): main entrance gate to Kezmarok Castle, home of the Thököly family for several centuries.
Keywords: historic, Kesmark, heritage, Czechoslovakia, fortifications, defence, tower

PMR414-03
Germany, Bavaria, Franconia, Ellingen: main facade of the Residenz, seat of the Knights of the Teutonic Order for the Province of Southern Germany (Bailiwick of Franconia) for almost 500 years, until 1789. The present building dates mainly from the 18th century.
Keywords: picturesque, historic, architecture, national heritage

PMR405-11
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Oktoberfest 1994 - night view of the main alley at the beer festival, showing some of the 14 beer tents.
Keywords: colourful, fun, atmosphere, beer tents, drinking, enjoy, lights, München, beer festival, night life, illuminations, fairground, funfair

PMR403-12
Hungary, Eger: Baroque Bishop's Palace and Church in the main square.
Keywords: Magyar, religious buildings, church, architecture

PMR402-09
Hungary, Budapest: the imposing facade of the main (east) railway station, built at the beginning of the last century.
Keywords: Magyar, architecture, Danube, cityscape, capital city, metropolis

PMR386-01
Australia, Queensland: sugarcane harvesting. From Cairns to Gladstone the main crop is sugarcane.
Keywords: outback, wildlife, flora and fauna, wilderness, bush, nature, natural, geology, vegetation, savannah, ecology, biotope, tropical

PMR382-10
Australia, Queensland, Charters Towers: top end of the main street, with the splendid old Excelsior Hotel which has a huge ballroom, taking up most of the first floor.
Keywords: gold mining town, architecture

PMR382-06
Australia, Queensland, Charters Towers: main street, with the old Bank of New South Wales, now the Municipal Library.
Keywords: gold mining town, architecture

PMR369-04
Thailand, Bangkok: the Grand Palace, Wat Phra Keo: Dusit Maha Prasad, built in 1783 as a Coronation Hall by Rama I, but now the traditional place for the royal lying-in-state. View of the gilded double main entrance and first of the nine stepped gables.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east

PMR562-9
Australia, Queensland, Barcaldine: main street, whose buildings are typical of many outback towns, sporting wooden verandahs and arcades.
Keywords: architecture, wooden buildings

PMR557-1
Australia, Western Australia, Shark Bay: the beach at Monkey Mia and the "main road" south to Denham.
Keywords: tropical, sand dunes, outback, bush, red earth

PMR550-4
Vietnam, My Tho: Main street - traffic is mostly scooters and bicycles.
Keywords: village life, oriental, traders

PMR545-5
Baile Herculane ("Baths of Hercules"): used and named by the Romans, these mineral springs formed the basis of a spa developed by the Austrians at the beginning of the 19th century. Here: the Hercules Fountain in the main street, with the Catholic church in the background.
Keywords: spa town, health spa, mineral baths

PMR544-6
Bran Castle, built shortly after 1377 to protect trade routes and levy tolls, now exclusively associated with the "Count Dracula" stories of Bram Stoker which were perhaps based on Vlad Tepes ("Vlad the Impaler") the bloodthirsty Prince of Wallachia (born 1431), although the latter did not live in Transylvania. Here: a group of visitors round the well in the main courtyard.
Keywords: Count Dracula, Transylvania, Vampire, Gothic Horror Stories, Bram Stoker, Blood-sucking, Gothic Castle, Spooky, Eerie, Frightening, Bloddthirsty, ghoulish, demonic, devilish, weird, vampirish

PMR544-5
Bran Castle, built shortly after 1377 to protect trade routes and levy tolls, now exclusively associated with the "Count Dracula" stories of Bram Stoker which were perhaps based on Vlad Tepes ("Vlad the Impaler") the bloodthirsty Prince of Wallachia (born 1431), although the latter did not live in Transylvania. Here: steps up to the main entrance (left).
Keywords: Count Dracula, Transylvania, Vampire, Gothic Horror Stories, Bram Stoker, Blood-sucking, Gothic Castle, Spooky, Eerie, Frightening, Bloddthirsty, ghoulish, demonic, devilish, weird, vampirish

PMR686-12
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque, completed in 2007, cost $545m. and combines Mughal, Moorish and Arab architecture. It was inspired by the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore and Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. It has 82 domes and can accommodate 40,000 worshippers. The main hall of prayer contains the world's largest chandelier (over 9 tonnes in weight) and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, and can accommodate over 7,000 worshippers.

This picture: one of the four minarets seen from an arcaded gallery across the courtyard.
Keywords: Arab state, traditional architecture, Koran, muezzin, minarets, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab

PMR686-11
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque, completed in 2007, cost $545m. and combines Mughal, Moorish and Arab architecture. It was inspired by the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore and Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. It has 82 domes and can accommodate 40,000 worshippers. The main hall of prayer contains the world's largest chandelier (over 9 tonnes in weight) and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, and can accommodate over 7,000 worshippers.

This picture: the courtyard and largest dome, over the entrance to the main hall of prayer.
Keywords: Arab state, Arab, Muslim, Islam, desert city, minarets, muezzin, Koran, traditional architecture

PMR686-10
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque, completed in 2007, cost $545m. and combines Mughal, Moorish and Arab architecture. It was inspired by the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore and Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. It has 82 domes and can accommodate 40,000 worshippers. The main hall of prayer contains the world's largest chandelier (over 9 tonnes in weight) and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, and can accommodate over 7,000 worshippers.

This picture: view of the courtyard, from the arcaded gallery, with semi-precious stone inlays on the columns.
Keywords: Arab state, Arab, Muslim, Islam, desert city, minarets, muezzin, Koran, traditional architecture

PMR543-5
Ceske Budejovice/Budweis: main square ("námestí Premysla Otokara II), measuring 133 metres x 133 metres, with Samson fountain and Baroque Town Hall as seen from the top of the Black Tower.
Keywords: Budweis, historic town, picturesque town

PMR543-4
Ceske Budejovice/Budweis: the Samson fountain in the main square, with the Baroque Town Hall in the background.
Keywords: Budweis, historic town, picturesque town

PMR543-3
Ceske Budejovice/Budweis: droshkies waiting for custom in the main square, with the Samson fountain in the background.
Keywords: Budweis, historic town, picturesque town, horse carriages

PMR543-11
Brasov: facade and tower of an Orthodox church in the main square.
Keywords: architecture, religious building, Romanian architecture

PMR541-6
Kutná Hora prospered in the 14th and 15th centuries due to its silver mines and the authorisation to mint silver coin. Here: a drinking fountain in Palackého námestí, the main square of the town.
Keywords: historic town, heritage, picturesque town

PMR682-08
Greece, Island of Nisyros: main gate to the ancient acropolis near Mandraki whose massive walls date from the fifth century BC.
Keywords: Greek Isles, Greek Orthodox Church, yachts, colourful, picturesque, Ionian Islands, Dodecanese, Helenic, Hellas, island hopping

PMR682-07
Greece, Island of Nisyros: the main "square" of the mountain-top village of Nikeia (population 48), with its handsome pebble-mosaic paving.
Keywords: Greek Isles, whitewashed walls, island hopping, Hellas, Helenic, Dodecanese, Ionian Islands, picturesque, colourful, yachts, Greek Orthodox Church

PMR682-06
Greece, Island of Nisyros: view of the main crater of the dormant volcano, Stefanos, from the mountain-top village of Nikeia. The last eruption was a steam explosion in 1888.
Keywords: Greek Isles, volcanic, Greek Orthodox Church, yachts, colourful, picturesque, Ionian Islands, Dodecanese, Helenic, Hellas, island hopping, larva, geology

PMR682-05
Greece, Island of Nisyros: the Othodox church in the main square of the mountain-top village of Nikeia (population 48).
Keywords: Greek Isles, whitewashed walls, island hopping, Hellas, Helenic, Dodecanese, Ionian Islands, picturesque, colourful, yachts, Greek Orthodox Church

PMR682-03
Greece, Island of Nisyros: view of the main crater of the dormant volcano, Stefanos, and the two smaller craters (left), with the access road on the far side of the caldera. The last eruption was a steam explosion in 1888.
Keywords: Greek Isles, Greek Orthodox Church, yachts, colourful, picturesque, Ionian Islands, Dodecanese, Helenic, Hellas, island hopping, larva, geology

PMR682-02
Greece, Island of Nisyros: view of the main crater of the dormant volcano, Stefanos, and the two smaller craters (left), with the access road on the far side of the caldera. The last eruption was a steam explosion in 1888.
Keywords: Greek Isles, Greek Orthodox Church, yachts, colourful, picturesque, Ionian Islands, Dodecanese, Helenic, Hellas, island hopping, larva, geology

PMR682-01
Greece, Island of Nisyros: view of the main crater of the dormant volcano, Stefanos, and volcanic landscape, from the path to the village of Nikeia. The last eruption was a steam explosion in 1888.
Keywords: Greek Isles, Greek Orthodox Church, yachts, colourful, picturesque, Ionian Islands, Dodecanese, Helenic, Hellas, island hopping, larva, geology

PMR676-01
Mongolia, Dundov, Mandalgov: this town with a population of 14,000 is the capital of Dundov aimag in the Gobi Desert. The main square, with a statue of Sükhbaatar.
Keywords: Mongol, Outer Mongolia, steppe, Genghis Khan, Chinggis Khaan, religious monuments, sharmanism

PMR667-12
Germany, Berlin: main facade of (protestant) Berlin Cathedral, built 1894-1905, after plans of Julius Raschdorff to the order of Kaiser Wilhelm II; with fountain in the Lustgarten.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque, capital city

PMR636-10
Croatia, Dalmatia, Trogir, a UNESCO World Heritage site: the 15th century town hall in the main square.
Keywords: national heritage, historic town, picturesque, mediaeval, Romanesque 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

PMR629-02
Germany, Baden-Wurttemberg, Sigmaringen: the mighty castle which was the home of the Swabian (Catholic) branch of the Hohenzollerns: here, a closer view of the main entrance, with its black and white sentry boxes.
Keywords: fortifications, defence, ancestral home, heritage, historic

PMR629-01
Germany, Baden-wurttemberg, Sigmaringen: the mighty castle which was the home of the Swabian (Catholic) branch of the Hohenzollerns: here, the imposingly fortified main entrance.
Keywords: fortifications, historic, heritage, ancestral home, defence

PMR619-12
Germany, North Rhine-Wesphalia, Bruhl: Schloss Augustusburg was built between 1725 and 1768 by J.K. Schlaun and Francois de Cuvillies for the Elector Clement-Augustus, Archbishop of Cologne, who was a scion of the Bavarian Wittelsbach family. The palace contains a fine rococo staircase attributed to Balthasar Neumann. Here: east entrance to the palace and main gate.
Keywords: North Rhine- Westphalia, French style gardens, formal gardens, parks, palace gardens, country houses, German heritage, German architecture, UNESCO world heritage site

PMR616-05
Bulgaria, Melnik: Sandstone cliffs are omnipresent in the town of Melnik in the Pirin Mountains, about 15 kilometres from the Turkish border. Here: Hotel-Mexana Loznitsite on the main street in the upper town.
Keywords: Turkish-style houses, Bulgarian architecture

PMR616-03
Bulgaria, Melnik: Sandstone cliffs are omnipresent in the town of Melnik in the Pirin Mountains, about 15 kilometres from the Turkish border. The town has been famous for its red wines and also tobacco for centuries. Here: hotel-mexana on the main street, with luxuriant vine on the porch.
Keywords: Turkish-style houses, Bulgarian architecture

PMR615-11
Bulgaria, Melnik: Sandstone cliffs are omnipresent in the town of Melnik in the Pirin Mountains, about 15 kilometres from the Turkish border. The town has been famous for its red wines and also tobacco for centuries. In 1900 the town had about 20,000 inhabitants; today just 245 live here, but it is being actively promoted as a tourist resort. Here: Turkish-style houses on the main street, down the centre of which flows a stream.
Keywords: Turkish-style houses, Bulgarian architecture

PMR615-06
Bulgaria, Sofia: Facade and main entrance of the Alexander Nevski Cathedral of Remembrance, built between 1892 and 1912, as an act of gratitude to the Russian people for delivering the Bulgarians from the Turks.
Keywords: church, Orthodox church, Byzantine style, religious building

PMR613-02
Bulgaria: Preobrashenski ("Transfiguration") Monastery sits high on the rim of the Yantra Valley, about 6 kilometres north of Veliko Tarnovo facing a convent on the opposite side. Main entrance.
Keywords: religious building, Orthodox monastery, monks, retreat

PMR612-04
Bulgaria: Veliko Tarnovo, situated on a rocky hill within a loop of the River Yantra, was the first capital of Bulgaria from 1187, after the foundation of the Second Bulgarian Empire (1185-1393) by the Assen Brothers, Peter and Ivan. The site was previously occupied by the Thracians and then the Romans before the Bulgarians came in the 12 th century. Here: the main north-south arterial road tunnels under the town.
Keywords: historical site, archeological site, Bulgarian heritage, fortifications, battlements, defence towers, ruined fortifications, archeological excavations

PMR612-02
Bulgaria: Veliko Tarnovo, situated on a rocky hill within a loop of the River Yantra, was the first capital of Bulgaria from 1187, after the foundation of the Second Bulgarian Empire (1185-1393) by the Assen Brothers, Peter and Ivan. The site was previously occupied by the Thracians and then the Romans before the Bulgarians came in the 12 th century. Here: part of the town, showing the River Yantra, the main road, and the fortification wall.
Keywords: historical site, archeological site, Bulgarian heritage, fortifications, battlements, defence towers, ruined fortifications, archeological excavations

PMR595-02
Mexico City: Arterial road north, Lazaro Cardenas, with Plaza Garibaldi in the distance, and Palacio de los Correos (Main Post Office) on the right in the foreground. View from the top of the Torre/Tower Latinoamericano.

PMR589-07
Mexico: Uxmal, the second largest Maya site, centre of the puuc area, flourished between VI and IX centuries AD. The main flight of steps of the "Soothsayer's Pyramid". Four previous pyramids lie within.
Keywords: Maya

PMR586-08
Guatemala, Zunil: Overview of the vegetable growing market town of Zunil where "Maximon", the evil saint, is still revered. Rotel bus parked on the main road in the distance.

PMR586-05
Guatemala: The main street of San Pedro La Laguna on Lake Atitlan, with young Maya women in traditional dress.

PMR579-06
Russia, St. Petersburg: Pushkin (Tsarskoye Selo) - the main entrance to Catherine's Palace, beyond the formal gardens.

PMR578-07
Germany, Badeb-Wurttemberg, Tubingen: Former drawbridge over the moat, and main entrance gate to Hohentübingen Castle (first mentioned in 1078)

PMR576-02
Cyprus, Paphos: Cyprus College of Art, Lempa: collage by students round the main entrance.

PMR575-04
Moldova, Chisinau: Reflections in a modern glass-fronted building on the main street of Chisinau, Bulevardul Stefan cel Mare, with fountain to the right foreground.

PMR666-11
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque, completed in 2007, cost $545m. and combines Mughal, Moorish and Arab architecture. It was inspired by the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore and Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. It has 82 domes and can accommodate 40,000 worshippers. The main hall of prayer contains the world's largest chandelier (over 9 tonnes in weight) and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, and can accommodate over 7,000 worshippers.

This picture: the mausoleum of Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the first president of the U.A.E.
Keywords: Arab state, traditional architecture, Koran, muezzin, minarets, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab

PMR666-10
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque, completed in 2007, cost $545m. and combines Mughal, Moorish and Arab architecture. It was inspired by the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore and Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. It has 82 domes and can accommodate 40,000 worshippers. The main hall of prayer contains the world's largest chandelier (over 9 tonnes in weight) and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, and can accommodate over 7,000 worshippers.

This picture: a corner of the courtyard, paved with white marble and inlaid with floral patterns.
Keywords: Arab state, traditional architecture, Koran, muezzin, minarets, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab

PMR666-09
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque, completed in 2007, cost $545m. and combines Mughal, Moorish and Arab architecture. It was inspired by the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore and Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. It has 82 domes and can accommodate 40,000 worshippers. The main hall of prayer contains the world's largest chandelier (over 9 tonnes in weight) and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, and can accommodate over 7,000 worshippers.

This picture: the courtyard and the largest dome, over the main hall of prayer.
Keywords: Arab state, traditional architecture, Koran, muezzin, minarets, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab

PMR666-08
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque, completed in 2007, cost $545m. and combines Mughal, Moorish and Arab architecture. It was inspired by the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore and Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. It has 82 domes and can accommodate 40,000 worshippers. The main hall of prayer contains the world's largest chandelier (over 9 tonnes in weight) and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, and can accommodate over 7,000 worshippers.

This picture: gallery on one side of the courtyard, with its countless marble columns inlaid with semi-precious stones in floral patterns, supporting Moorish arches.
Keywords: Arab state, Arab, Muslim, Islam, desert city, minarets, muezzin, Koran, traditional architecture

PMR666-07
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque, completed in 2007, cost $545m. and combines Mughal, Moorish and Arab architecture. It was inspired by the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore and Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. It has 82 domes and can accommodate 40,000 worshippers. The main hall of prayer contains the world's largest chandelier (over 9 tonnes in weight) and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, and can accommodate over 7,000 worshippers.

This picture: view of one of the four minarets and the courtyard, from the arcaded gallery.
Keywords: Arab state, traditional architecture, Koran, muezzin, minarets, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab

PMR663-07
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: Qasr Al-Bint was probably the main temple of the Nabataeans, built about 30 BC, and one of the few free-standing buildings in Petra.
Keywords: rose red city, Nabataean capital, natural caves, rock tombs, Roman architecture, Greek architecture, Egyptian architecture, archeological site, geology

PMR658-01
France, Périgord, Les Eyzies: main street in the shelter of the rock overhang, with the figure of a Neanderthal man on the terrace above.
Keywords: historic, cave man, cave dwellings, Dordogne, cave, national heritage

PMR657-12
France, Périgord, Les Eyzies: houses built under the rock overhang on the main road.
Keywords: mediaeval, cave dwellings, Dordogne, cave, national heritage, historic

PMR656-11
Germany, Saxony, Stolpen: the main square of the village with a large display of roses in the foreground.
Keywords: East Germany, picturesque, Baroque, architecture, historic, national heritage

PMR655-04
Peru, Cusco, Machu Picchu: ruins of a pre-Colombian Inca site situated 2430 metres a.s.l. on a ridge above the Urubamba River (the Inca "Sacred Valley"). Sometimes called "The Lost City of the Incas" because it was not found by the Spanish invaders. Begun in 1430 AD, it was abandoned before completion for reasons which are not yet clear. Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983.

View of the site from the "watchman's post", showing the residential section in the foreground, the main square (grassed), "Intiwatana" (astronomical observatory), with the sacred mountain "Huayna Picchu" in the background. In sunshine.
Keywords: High Andes, historic site, Quechua, Inca architecture, Qosqo, Cuzco

PMR655-02
Peru, Cusco, Machu Picchu: ruins of a pre-Colombian Inca site situated 2430 metres a.s.l. on a ridge above the Urubamba River (the Inca "Sacred Valley"). Sometimes called "The Lost City of the Incas" because it was not found by the Spanish invaders. Begun in 1430 AD, it was abandoned before completion for reasons which are not yet clear. Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983.

View of the site from the "watchman's post", showing the residential section in the foreground, the main square (grassed), "Intiwatana" (astronomical observatory), with the sacred mountain "Huayna Picchu" in the background.
Keywords: High Andes, historic site, Quechua, Inca architecture, Qosqo, Cuzco

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