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PMR091-03 Germany, Bavaria, Franconia, Pottenstein: a local custom: after the marriage ceremony the bride and groom have their way barred by a log, which has to be sawn through before the children will allow them to proceed. Keywords: rural, tradition, popular
PMR-D10570 Germany, Bavaria, Munich: the gilded figure of Maria on her column has been at the centre of Marienplatz since 1638. Behind is the Glockenspiel (carillon) on the facade of the New Town Hall. The lower scene recalls the coopers who danced through the city during the Plague to encourage the burghers, while the upper scene represents the marriage of Duke Wilhelm V to Renate of Lorraine in 1568. Above, the cock crows at the completion of the performance. Keywords: architecture, tourist attraction, musical bells, colourful, historical, mediaeval, national heritage
PMR131-12 Germany, Bavaria, Upper Franconia: the Veste Coburg dates back to the 11th century and is one of Germany's largest castles, latterly the seat of the Duke of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha. The bust of Martin Luther looks down disapprovingly on a modern wedding couple posing by a cannon. Keywords: national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, historic, fortress, defence, fortifications, architecture, marriage, bride
PMR435-05 Lithuania, Kaunas: wedding group posing in front of the Town Hall; other wedding groups wait to take their place. Keywords: pedestrian zone, bride and groom, marriage, photogenic
PMR076K-18 Germany, Franconia, Nuremberg: part of the enormous (and controversial!) bronze sculpture, "Das Ehekarussell" ("The Marriage Roundabout") completed by Jürgen Weber between 1977 and 1981. Based on a story by Hans Sachs, whose bronze figure stands in the background. Keywords: mediaeval, fountain, monument, suggestive, heritage, historic
PMR076K-17 Germany, Franconia, Nuremberg: part of the enormous (and controversial!) bronze sculpture, "Das Ehekarussell" ("The Marriage Roundabout") completed by Jürgen Weber between 1977 and 1981. Based on a story by Hans Sachs. Keywords: mediaeval, fountain, monument, suggestive, heritage, historic

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