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PMR068-05 Austria, Tyrol, Hall: snow-capped alps tower over a square with frescoes, not far from the mediaeval Munzer Tower where the first Talers were minted in 1477, when the town received its minting right. It later became rich on the salt trade, when it was called Solbad Hall. Keywords: picturesque, architecture, alpine, Alps, mountain range, street scene, residential
PMR068-04 Austria, Tyrol, Hall: the "Three Urchins" fountain, not far from the mediaeval Munzer Tower where the first Talers were minted in 1477, when the town received its minting right. It later became rich on the salt trade, when it was called Solbad Hall. Keywords: sculpture, stone, artistic, whimsical, water supply
PMR068-03 Austria, Tyrol, Hall: the mediaeval Munzer Tower where the first Talers were minted in 1477, when the town received its minting right. The houses are contemporary, and are built-on. The town later became rich on the salt trade, when it was called Solbad Hall. Keywords: picturesque, architecture, castellations, mint, castle, fortifications
PMR068-02 Austria, Tyrol, Hall: the mediaeval Munzer Tower where the first Talers were minted in 1477, when the town received its minting right. It later became rich on the salt trade, when it was called Solbad Hall. Keywords: picturesque, architecture, castellations, mint, castle, fortifications
PMR-D10590 Painted Lady butterfly (Vanessa cardui) on the flower of Water Mint (Mentha aquatica) in southern Bavaria. Keywords: Lepidoptera, exotic, colourful , insect, imago
PMR-D10589 Painted Lady butterfly (Vanessa cardui) on the flower of Water Mint (Mentha aquatica) in southern Bavaria. Keywords: Lepidoptera, exotic, colourful , insect, imago
PMR-D8595 Chile. Santiago: La Moneda, the Presidential Palace, the work of Italian architect Joaquin Toesca was completed in 1805 and functioned as a mint until 1929. President Salvador Allende committed suicide here after the military coup d'etat in 1973. South facade of the building. Keywords: South America, historic, architecture, Latin America, park, heritage
PMR-D8594 Chile. Santiago: La Moneda, the Presidential Palace, the work of Italian architect Joaquin Toesca was completed in 1805 and functioned as a mint until 1929. President Salvador Allende committed suicide here after the military coup d'etat in 1973. Keywords: South America, historic, architecture, Latin America, park, heritage
PMR-D8285 Germany, Lower Saxony, Goslar: the Hotel Alte Münze, dating back to 1509, was originally the town's mint. In the background further timber frame buildings in the Münzstrasse. Keywords: architecture, UNESCO, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, mediaeval, medieval
PMR019K-14 Czech Republic: Kutna Hora, a mediaeval town which grew rich on silver mining and coin minting in 14th and 15th centuries: conversion of industrial building for living accomodation? Keywords: Czechoslovakia, architecture
PMR019K-13 Czech Republic: Kutna Hora, a mediaeval town which grew rich on silver mining and coin minting in 14th and 15th centuries: facade of the Church of St. John of Nepomuk, with part of the Gothic Stone Fountain, built in 1493-5 to conceal one of the town's water cisterns. Keywords: Czechoslovakia, architecture
PMR019K-12 Czech Republic: Kutna Hora, a mediaeval town which grew rich on silver mining and coin minting in 14th and 15th centuries: view of St. Barbara's Church (1388) and the Jesuit College. Keywords: Czechoslovakia, architecture
PMR019K-10 Czech Republic: Kutna Hora, a mediaeval town which grew rich on silver mining and coin minting in 14th and 15th centuries: facade of St. Barbara's Church, founded in 1388 and financed by the mining community, showing a forest of flying butresses. Keywords: Czechoslovakia, architecture
PMR019K-09 Czech Republic: Kutna Hora, a mediaeval town which grew rich on silver mining and coin minting in 14th and 15th centuries: Gothic Archdean's Church of St. James, built 1330-1420. Keywords: Czechoslovakia, architecture
PMR418-01 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: the arcaded, Renaissance courtyard of the former Royal Bavarian Mint, built 1563-67 as a part of the royal court, and taken over for the Royal Mint in 1809. Newly renovated and opened to the public. Keywords: München, heritage, historic, architecture
PMR541-8 Kutná Hora prospered in the 14th and 15th centuries due to its silver mines and the authorisation to mint silver coin. Here: an oriel in the courtyrd of the Vlasský dvur (Italian Court), a fortified building where the silver ore was stored in the late 13th century. Keywords: historic town, heritage, picturesque town
PMR541-7 Kutná Hora prospered in the 14th and 15th centuries due to its silver mines and the authorisation to mint silver coin. Here: the restored facade of a wealthy burgher's house. Keywords: historic town, architecture, heritage, picturesque town
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
PMR541-5 Kutná Hora prospered in the 14th and 15th centuries due to its silver mines and the authorisation to mint silver coin. Here: the Stone Fountain, built in 1493-5 to conceal one of the town's water cisterns. Keywords: historic town, Gothic architecture, heritage, picturesque town
PMR541-4 Kutná Hora prospered in the 14th and 15th centuries due to its silver mines and the authorisation to mint silver coin. Here: Kamenný dum (the Stone House), built by Briccius Gauske in 1489 for a nobleman involved in the mining business. The figures on the gable represent Adam and Eve. Keywords: historic town, architecture, picturesque town, heritage
PMR541-3 Kutná Hora prospered in the 14th and 15th centuries due to its silver mines and the authorisation to mint silver coin. Here: the Archdean's Church of St. James, built between 1330 and 1420, was financed by wealthy silver miners. Keywords: historic town, heritage, picturesque town
PMR541-2 Kutná Hora prospered in the 14th and 15th centuries due to its silver mines and the authorisation to mint silver coin. Here: view of St. Barbara's Church (left), founded in 1388, and financed by the mining community, showing the unusual "tent" roofs, and the Jesuit College. Keywords: historic town, religious buildings, architecture, heritage, picturesque town
PMR541-1 Kutná Hora prospered in the 14th and 15th centuries due to its silver mines and the authorisation to mint silver coin. Here: view of the facade of St. Barbara's Church, founded in 1388, and financed by the mining community, showing the unusual flying buttresses. Keywords: historic town, religious buildings, architecture, heritage, picturesque town

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