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PMR087-08 Italy, Verona, Volargne: the River Adige flowing through a gorge in the southern Alps. A nesting place for crag martins (Ptyonoprogne rupestris). Keywords: heritage, cliffs, nature, countryside, Hirundinae, alpine, mountains
PMR049-06 East Germany (GDR), Saxony, Dresden: the former Yenidze cigarette factory, designed by architect Martin Hammitszch in oriental style in 1907 for entrepreneur Hugo Zietz, who imported tobacco from Yenidze in Thrace. (1977) Keywords: city, rebuilding, River Elbe, Rococo, metropolis, architecture, Baroque, dome, minarets
PMR-D11423 House Martin (Delichon urbicum) on nest. Corfu, Greece. Keywords: avifauna, Hirundinidae, nature, ornithology, wildlife
PMR-D11422 House Martin (Delichon urbicum) on nest. Corfu, Greece. Keywords: avifauna, Hirundinidae, nature, ornithology, wildlife
PMR-D11378 House Martin (Delichon urbicum) on nest. Corfu, Greece. Keywords: avifauna, Hirundinidae, nature, ornithology, wildlife
PMR-D9099 Argentina, Buenos Aires: La Boca, a bohemian district, named after the nearby "mouth" of the Matanza river (Riachuelo), is popular with tourists. Statue of Benito Quinquela Martin (1890-1977) a well-known local artist and philanthropist who painted port scenes, particularly La Boca. Keywords: South America, capital city, Latin America, artistic, monument, memorial, culture
PMR-D9090 Argentina, Buenos Aires: equestrian statue of Julio Argentino Roca (1843-1914), who was president of Argentina from 1880-6 and 1898-1904 , sculpted by Jose Luis Zorilla de San Martin. Nowadays a controversial figure, for his persecution of the indigenous peoples of Patagonia. Keywords: South America, memorial, bronze figure, monument, capital city, Latin America
PMR-D7952 Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Tauberbischofsheim: bronze citizens of the town, relaxing in Schlossplatz (Castle Square), with the tower of St. Martin's church in the background. Keywords: picturesque, statues, sculptures, heritage, Tauber Valley, architecture, Romantische Strasse, Romantic Road, culture
PMR-D7946 Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Tauberbischofsheim: neo-Gothic tower of St. Martins church, built 1910-14. Keywords: picturesque, mediaeval, heritage, Tauber Valley, architecture, Romantische Strasse, Romantic Road, culture
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-D6891 Germany, Saxony, Leipzig: two bronze mechanical figures strike the hours on three bells (two smaller, inside the largest) on the roof of the 12-storey Krochhochhaus, the first high-rise building in Leipzig, dating from 1927, built by Martin Samuel Kroch for his bank. Based on the "Torre dell'Orologio" in Venice. The block houses the Museum of Egyptology. Keywords: historic, heritage, architecture, astrological, carillon, Omnia Vincit Labor
PMR-D6389 Germany, Bavaria, Mittelfranken, Dinkelsbühl: renaissance gable-houses on Dr. Martin-Luther Strasse. The one at the far end, painted red, is the "Weinmarkt", where visiting royalty used to be accommodated. Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture
PMR-D6384 Germany, Bavaria, Mittelfranken, Dinkelsbühl: renaissance gable-houses on Dr. Martin-Luther Strasse. The one on the left, painted red, is the "Weinmarkt", where visiting royalty used to be accommodated. 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-D6020 Oman: Tawi Attair Sinkhole, at 210 metres, one of the world's deepest, caused by the collapse of an underground cavern, provides nesting places for Pale Crag Martins and many other birds. Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, nature, countryside, geology, limestone
PMR-D0182 Argentina: Salta, a city lying in the Lerma Valley, in the foothills of the Andes. Equestrian statue to General Martin Miguel de Güemes, who led the battle against the Spaniards. Keywords: monument, memorial, bronze figures
PMR343-10 Germany, North Rhine-Westphalia, Cologne: floodlit gabled houses and open air restaurants on the Frankenwerft, with Gross St. Martin and the ghostly towers of the cathedral in the background. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, mediaeval, medieval, heritage, Köln
PMR343-09 Germany, North Rhine-Westphalia, Cologne: evening on the Rhine quays, with floodlit gables, Gross St. Martin and cathedral. The brightly-lit restaurant ships are reflected in the waters of the Rhine. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, mediaeval, medieval, heritage, Köln, illuminated, night lights
PMR343-08 Germany, North Rhine-Westphalia, Cologne: evening on the Rhine quays, with floodlit gables, Gross St. Martin, TV-Tower and cathedral. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, mediaeval, medieval, heritage, Köln, illuminated, night lights
PMR343-05 Germany, North Rhine-Westphalia, Cologne: tall, narrow, gabled, burgher houses (rebuilt after the war) overlooked by the apses of Gross St. Martin, on the Frankenwerft in the pedestrian zone. The open air restaurants come to life in the evenings. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, heritage, Köln
PMR254-01 France, Alsace-Lorraine, Strasbourg: Restaurant du Pont St. Martin and Rue des Moulins. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster
PMR253-12 France, Alsace-Lorraine, Strasbourg: river frontage of the Restaurant du Pont St. Martin with a fine display of geraniums. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster
PMR241-03 France, St. Martin de Londres: lenticular wave clouds caused by the 'Mistral'. Keywords: meterology, weather, cloud-formation, dramatic, sky
PMR241-02 France, St. Martin de Londres: lenticular wave clouds caused by the 'Mistral'. Keywords: meterology, weather, cloud-formation, dramatic, sky
PMR180-06 Germany, Baden Wurttemberg, Freiburg im Breisgau in the Black Forest: St. Martin's Gate on Joseph-Strasse. Keywords: picturesque, historic, heritage, mediaeval, architecture, Black Forest, Schwarzwald, traditional, clocktower, street scene
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
PMR131-11 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. Chapel used by Martin Luther in 1530 (rebuilt in Gothic style in 1847). The end gable of the Ducal Residence Building (Furstenbau). Cannons on the battlements. Keywords: national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, historic, fortress, defence, fortifications, architecture
PMR116-07 Germany, Baden-Wurttemberg, Constance on the Bodensee: the Council Building, dating back to 1388, in which the Conclave was held which elected Cardinal Otto of Colonna as Pope Martin V, 8th-17th Nomber 1417. Now modernised and used as a congress and festival hall. Keywords: picturesque, colourful, Konstanz, Swabia, architecture, historic, heritage, mediaeval, Zeppelin, monument
PMR457-09 Slovakia, Bratislava: St. Martin's Cathedral was used from 1563 to 1830 for the coronations of the kings of Hungary, when Budapest was occupied by the Turks; hence the gold crown atop the spire. The red building is an extension to the Slovakian National Gallery. River Danube can be seen in the distance. Keywords: mediaeval, panorama, capital city, Pressburg, architecture, national heritage, picturesque
PMR538-01 Germany, Bavaria, Landshut: 14th-15th century Gothic church of St. Martin, with its 130-metre-tower, said to be the highest brick-built church tower in the world. Keywords: panorama, architecture, rooftops, gables, hall church
PMR516-07 Italy, Campania, Naples: panorama from the terrace of the Monastery of St. Martin on the Vomero Hill, with Vesuvius in the background. Keywords: volcano, historic, picturesque, metropolis, Napoli, smog
PMR098K-12 Brazil, Iguassu Falls, a system of 275 waterfalls stretching for 2.7 kilometres between Brazil and Argentina. Aerial view of Salto Rivadavia and Salto San Martin on the Argentinian side. Keywords: tropical monsoon area, Iguacu Falls, Iguazu Falls
PMR098K-08 Brazil, Iguassu Falls, a system of 275 waterfalls stretching for 2.7 kilometres between Brazil and Argentina. Aerial view of Salto San Martin and other falls on the Argentinian side. Keywords: tropical monsoon area, Iguazu Falls, Iguacu Falls
PMR085K-36 Germany, Thuringia, Eisenach: The Wartburg Fortress, an indissoluble part of German history, dating back to the 12th century. Here the Minnesänger (troubadours) took part in the famous jousts, recalled in Wagner's opera Tannhäuser. Here Martin Luther studied before translating the New Testament. It was the seat of the dukes of Saxe-Eisenach until 1741 when it was ceded to the house of Saxe-Weimar. The castle is perched on a rocky spur overlooking the town of Eisenach. Here: the "Gadem", built in 1874-7, was formerly the royal stables but now houses a restaurant. View from the south tower. Keywords: picturesque, mediaeval, historic castle, architecture, national heritage
PMR085K-35 Germany, Thuringia, Eisenach: The Wartburg Fortress, an indissoluble part of German history, dating back to the 12th century. Here the Minnesänger (troubadours) took part in the famous jousts, recalled in Wagner's opera Tannhäuser. Here Martin Luther studied before translating the New Testament. It was the seat of the dukes of Saxe-Eisenach until 1741 when it was ceded to the house of Saxe-Weimar. The castle is perched on a rocky spur overlooking the town of Eisenach. Here: end view of the 12th century "Palas" building, the oldest part of the Wartburg, with surrounding countryside. Keywords: picturesque, national heritage, architecture, historic castle, mediaeval
PMR085K-34 Germany, Thuringia, Eisenach: The Wartburg Fortress, an indissoluble part of German history, dating back to the 12th century. Here the Minnesänger (troubadours) took part in the famous jousts, recalled in Wagner's opera Tannhäuser. Here Martin Luther studied before translating the New Testament. It was the seat of the dukes of Saxe-Eisenach until 1741 when it was ceded to the house of Saxe-Weimar. The castle is perched on a rocky spur overlooking the town of Eisenach. Here: view from the windows of the 12th century "Palas" (living quarters) wing of the castle. Keywords: picturesque, national heritage, architecture, historic castle, mediaeval
PMR085K-33 Germany, Thuringia, Eisenach: The Wartburg Fortress, an indissoluble part of German history, dating back to the 12th century. Here the Minnesänger (troubadours) took part in the famous jousts, recalled in Wagner's opera Tannhäuser. Here Martin Luther studied before translating the New Testament. It was the seat of the dukes of Saxe-Eisenach until 1741 when it was ceded to the house of Saxe-Weimar. The castle is perched on a rocky spur overlooking the town of Eisenach. Here: a historic well with highly ornate cast iron yoke, in the outer courtyard. Keywords: picturesque, national heritage, architecture, historic castle, mediaeval
PMR085K-32 Germany, Thuringia, Eisenach: The Wartburg Fortress, an indissoluble part of German history, dating back to the 12th century. Here the Minnesänger (troubadours) took part in the famous jousts, recalled in Wagner's opera Tannhäuser. Here Martin Luther studied before translating the New Testament. It was the seat of the dukes of Saxe-Eisenach until 1741 when it was ceded to the house of Saxe-Weimar. The castle is perched on a rocky spur overlooking the town of Eisenach. Here: a historic well with highly ornate cast iron yoke, in the outer courtyard. Keywords: picturesque, mediaeval, historic castle, architecture, national heritage
PMR082K-32 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Garmisch-Partenkirchen: View of the town and the new ski-jump from Berggasthof St. Martin (1040 metres a.s.l.) Keywords: alpine, mountain range, Alps, alpine scenery, snow scene, winter
PMR052K-33 Spain, Old Castile, Segovia: Plaza de Medina del Campo, with statue of Juan Bravo and 12th century Church of San Martin.
PMR068K-22 Germany, Thuringia, Erfurt: St Boniface created the first bishopric in Erfurt in 742 AD, since when the city has been a centre of trade and commerce, being incorporated into the Hanseatic League in the 15th century. Known as the centre of German humanism, Martin Luther studied and preached here 1505-11. Here: after flowing under the Krämerbrücke, the River Gera disappears under the Rathaus Brücke (Town Hall Bridge). Keywords: mediaeval city, German heritage, historic buildings, Lutherism, protestantism, mediaeval architecture, Thuringia
PMR068K-21 Germany, Thuringia, Erfurt: St Boniface created the first bishopric in Erfurt in 742 AD, since when the city has been a centre of trade and commerce, being incorporated into the Hanseatic League in the 15th century. Known as the centre of German humanism, Martin Luther studied and preached here 1505-11. Here: the backs of the houses on the Krämerbrücke (Grocers' Bridge) (1325). The stone supporting pillars often house cellars. Keywords: mediaeval city, mediaeval architecture, protestantism, Lutherism, historic buildings, German heritage, Thuringia
PMR068K-20 Germany, Thuringia, Erfurt: St Boniface created the first bishopric in Erfurt in 742 AD, since when the city has been a centre of trade and commerce, being incorporated into the Hanseatic League in the 15th century. Known as the centre of German humanism, Martin Luther studied and preached here 1505-11. Here: one of the few bridges in Europe on which buildings still stand, the Krämerbrücke (Grocers' Bridge) (1325) over the River Gera, with the south frontages of the timber-frame houses. Keywords: mediaeval city, Thuringia, mediaeval architecture, protestantism, Lutherism, historic buildings, German heritage
PMR068K-19 Germany, Thuringia, Erfurt: St Boniface created the first bishopric in Erfurt in 742 AD, since when the city has been a centre of trade and commerce, being incorporated into the Hanseatic League in the 15th century. Known as the centre of German humanism, Martin Luther studied and preached here 1505-11. Here: the affluent Futter Strasse, with the yellow facade of the Kaisersaal at the far end. Keywords: mediaeval city, German heritage, historic buildings, Lutherism, protestantism, mediaeval architecture, Thuringia
PMR068K-18 Germany, Thuringia, Erfurt: St Boniface created the first bishopric in Erfurt in 742 AD, since when the city has been a centre of trade and commerce, being incorporated into the Hanseatic League in the 15th century. Known as the centre of German humanism, Martin Luther studied and preached here 1505-11. Here: panoramic view over Erfurt, with the roofs of the houses on the Krämerbrücke (Grocers' Bridge) (1325) in the foreground. Seen from the tower of St. Ägidien's Church. Keywords: mediaeval city, German heritage, historic buildings, Lutherism, protestantism, mediaeval architecture, Thuringia
PMR068K-17 Germany, Thuringia, Erfurt: St Boniface created the first bishopric in Erfurt in 742 AD, since when the city has been a centre of trade and commerce, being incorporated into the Hanseatic League in the 15th century. Known as the centre of German humanism, Martin Luther studied and preached here 1505-11. Here: one of the few bridges in Europe on which buildings still stand, the Krämerbrücke (Grocers' Bridge) (1325) over the River Gera, with the north frontages of the timber-frame houses. Keywords: mediaeval city, German heritage, historic buildings, Lutherism, protestantism, mediaeval architecture, Thuringia
PMR068K-16 Germany, Thuringia, Erfurt: St Boniface created the first bishopric in Erfurt in 742 AD, since when the city has been a centre of trade and commerce, being incorporated into the Hanseatic League in the 15th century. Known as the centre of German humanism, Martin Luther studied and preached here 1505-11. Here: the statue of Dr. Martin Luther standing near the Church of St Laurence in the Anger. Keywords: mediaeval city, Martin Luther, German heritage, historic buildings, Lutherism, protestantism, mediaeval architecture, Thuringia
PMR413-11 Germany, Bavaria, Franconia, Weissenburg: half-timbered "Old Latin School" in Martin Luther Square. Keywords: mediaeval, architecture, national heritage, picturesque
PMR634-10 Germany, Thuringia, Eisenach: the Wartburg, embedded in German conciousness for almost 1000 years through connections with Martin Luther and Wagner's Tannhäuser, evolved in different periods, the half timbered part dating from the 15th and 16th centuries. A UNESCO World Heritage site. Here: view of the black and white timber framed outer courtyard, with an old cannon in the foreground. Keywords: historic town, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage
PMR634-09 Germany, Thuringia, Eisenach: the Wartburg, embedded in German conciousness for almost 1000 years through connections with Martin Luther and Wagner's Tannhäuser, evolved in different periods, the half timbered part dating from the 15th and 16th centuries. A UNESCO World Heritage site. Here: view of the timber framed buildings in the outer courtyard with ornamental cast-iron well yoke. Keywords: historic town, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage
PMR634-08 Germany, Thuringia, Eisenach: the Wartburg, embedded in German conciousness for almost 1000 years through connections with Martin Luther and Wagner's Tannhäuser, evolved in different periods, the half timbered part dating from the 15th and 16th centuries. A UNESCO World Heritage site. Here: view of the tower and 3-storey "Palas" (partly 13th century) where the Landgraves lived. Keywords: historic town, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval
PMR634-07 Germany, Thuringia, Eisenach: the Wartburg, embedded in German conciousness for almost 1000 years through connections with Martin Luther and Wagner's Tannhäuser, evolved in different periods, the half timbered part dating from the 15th and 16th centuries. A UNESCO World Heritage site. Keywords: historic town, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage
PMR632-12 Germany. Upper Bavaria, Garmisch-Partenkirchen: the terrace of the Berggasthof St. Martin (1040 metres high), with rustic drinking trough in the snow and the town spread out below. Keywords: alpine, mountain range, Alps, alpine scenery, snow scene, panorama
PMR632-11 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Garmisch-Partenkirchen: panorama view over the town to the Karwendel Mountains, from the terrace of the Berggasthof St. Martin (1040 metres high). Keywords: alpine, mountain range, Alps, alpine scenery, snow scene, panorama
PMR632-10 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Garmisch-Partenkirchen: view over the town to the Karwendel Mountains, from the terrace of the Berggasthof St. Martin (1040 metres high), with Löwenbräu banner. Keywords: alpine, mountain range, Alps, alpine scenery, snow scene, panorama
PMR621-12 Germany, Thuringia, Erfurt: St Boniface created the first bishopric in Erfurt in 742 AD, since when the city has been a centre of trade and commerce, being incorporated into the Hanseatic League in the 15th century. Known as the centre of German humanism, Martin Luther studied and preached here 1505-11. These picturesque 17-19th century houses line both sides of a bridge over the River Gera, known as the "Krämerbrücke" or Grocers' Bridge. The tower of the church of St. Egidien rises on the far side. Keywords: mediaeval city, houses on bridge, German heritage, historic buildings, Lutherism, protestantism, mediaeval architecture
PMR621-11 Germany, Thuringa, Erfurt: St Boniface created the first bishopric in Erfurt in 742 AD, since when the city has been a centre of trade and commerce, being incorporated into the Hanseatic League in the 15th century. Known as the centre of German humanism, Martin Luther studied and preached here 1505-11. Handsome Renaissance facades of former merchant houses on the Fischmarkt, the "Haus zum Breiten Herd" (1584) and the "Gildehaus". Keywords: mediaeval city, German heritage, historic buildings, Lutherism, protestantism, mediaeval architecture
PMR621-10 Germany, Thuringia, Erfurt: St Boniface created the first bishopric in Erfurt in 742 AD, since when the city has been a centre of trade and commerce, being incorporated into the Hanseatic League in the 15th century. Known as the centre of German humanism, Martin Luther studied and preached here 1505-11. Here: "Kunsthalle", a patrician house with Renaissance facade, known as the "Haus zum Roten Ochsen" (1562), with St. Martin, dressed as a Roman legionnaire, on his ornate column. Keywords: mediaeval city, German heritage, historic buildings, Lutherism, protestantism, mediaeval architecture
PMR601-10 Spain, Toledo: Puente de San Martin (12th century), is defended by two gate-towers. Keywords: architecture
PMR657-02 Germany, Saxony, Dresden: view, from the top of the Hausmannsturm (tower), of the Semperoper and Theaterplatz, with statues of saints andapostles on the roof of the cathedral, and part of the Maria Bridge. In the distance the old Yenidze mosque-like tobacco factory, by the architect Martin Hammitzsch. Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque, opera house
PMR657-01 Germany, Saxony, Dresden: view, from the top of the Hausmannsturm (tower), of the Semperoper and Theaterplatz. In the distance the old Yenidze mosque-like tobacco factory, by the architect Martin Hammitzsch. Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque, opera house

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