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PMR122-09 Upper Austria, Kremsmunster: founded in the 8th century by Tassilo III, Duke of Bavaria, the Benedictine Abbey has been a centre of culture for centuries. The moat and arcaded cloister, with the grammar school visible at the far end. Keywords: picturesque, architecture, reflections, heritage, Kremsmünster, learning
PMR122-02 Upper Austria, Kremsmunster: founded in the 8th century by Tassilo III, Duke of Bavaria, the Benedictine Abbey has been a centre of culture for centuries. The moat and Porter's Bridge with the Bridge Gate (1667). Keywords: picturesque, architecture, Baroque, reflections, heritage, Kremsmünster, historic
PMR118-02 Germany, Bavaria, Rothenburg ob der Tauber: wooden pedestrian bridge over the moat, next to the Hospital-Bastion-Gate. Keywords: architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, Franconia, timber-frame, wattle and daub, gables
PMR080-01 Germany, Bavaria, Niederarnbach: Wasserschloss built in 1598 by Ferdinand Freiherr Vohling von Frickenhausen. Since 1663 owned by the Freiherren von Pfetten. Reflections in the moat. Keywords: architecture, palace, castle, historic, heritage, picturesque, Frankonia
PMR048-11 Poland, Warsaw: the Barbican, the old town gate, from the inside, dates from the 16th century and formerly straddled a moat. Originally it had 7 separate gates and drawbridges. Ir separates the "old town" (Stare Miasto) and the "new town" (Nowe Miasto). In the foreground an artist displays his work Keywords: architecture, red-brick, mediaeval, historic, heritage, castellations, pictures, paintings
PMR048-03 Poland, Warsaw: the Barbican, the old town gate, from the inside, dates from the 16th century and formerly straddled a moat. Originally it had 7 separate gates and drawbridges. Ir separates the "old town" (Stare Miasto) and the "new town" (Nowe Miasto) Keywords: architecture, red-brick, mediaeval, historic, heritage, castellations
PMR048-02 Poland, Warsaw: the Barbican, the old town gate, from the town wall, dates from the 16th century and formerly straddled a moat Keywords: architecture, red-brick, mediaeval, historic, heritage, castellations
PMR-D11421 Greece, Island of Corfu, Kerkyra (Corfu town): Castel a Terra with Venetian belltower and lighthouse in the Old Fortress (Paleo Frourio), showing the bridge over the moat (Contrafossa) and Venetian fortifications. Keywords: architecture, bastion, colourful, Ionian Islands, picturesque
PMR-D11408 Greece, Island of Corfu, Kerkyra (Corfu town): entrance gate to the bridge across the moat (Contrafossa) to the Paleo Frourio (Old Fortress). Keywords: bastion, Castel a Terra, fort, Ionian Islands, picturesque
PMR-D11395 Greece, Island of Corfu, Kerkyra (Corfu town): water craft moored in the Contrafossa (former moat) of the Old Fortress (Paleo Frourio) Keywords: bastion, colourful, fortifications, Ionian Islands, picturesque
PMR-D11120 Germany, Bavaria, Ingolstadt: Neues Schloss (New Castle) started in 1418 by Duke Ludwig VII ("the Bearded") of the Wittelsbach dynasty. It is now home to the Army Museum. View from the moat. Keywords: architecture, culture, Gothic, heritage, historic, picturesque
PMR-D8518 Germany, Bavaria, Rain am Lech: the Altes Schloss (Old Castle) was built between 1392 and 1421 and originally was moated. It has been rebuilt and added to many times over the years. Keywords: picturesque, historic, heritage, architecture, Romantische Strasse, Romantic Road, culture
PMR-D8200 Sweden, Smaland, Kalmar: the castle and moat originally date back to the 12th century, but in 1891 a reconstruction was completed to the shape of a Renaissance castle according to plans of architect Carl Möller. The Kalmar Union, between Denmark, Norway and Sweden, was signed here in 1397. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, defence, fortifications, Scandinavia, reflections
PMR-D8199 Sweden, Smaland, Kalmar: the castle and moat originally date back to the 12th century, but in 1891 a reconstruction was completed to the shape of a Renaissance castle according to plans of architect Carl Möller. The Kalmar Union, between Denmark, Norway and Sweden, was signed here in 1397. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, defence, fortifications, Scandinavia, reflections
PMR-D6486 England, Kent, Ightham Mote (National Trust): in a secluded part of rural Kent, the manor house dates back to about 1340 AD. The south facade, reflected in the waters of the moat. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, colourful, country house, mediaeval, mansion
PMR-D6479 England, Kent, Ightham Mote (National Trust): in a secluded part of rural Kent, the manor house dates back to about 1340 AD. The east facade with moat and stone bridge. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, colourful, mansion, country house, mediaeval
PMR-D6478 England, Kent, Ightham Mote (National Trust): in a secluded part of rural Kent, the manor house dates back to about 1340 AD. Part of the east facade, reflected in the water of the moat. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, colourful, mansion, country house, mediaeval
PMR-D6477 England, Kent, Ightham Mote (National Trust): in a secluded part of rural Kent, the manor house dates back to about 1340 AD. Elizabethan-type chimneys on the south east corner, with the stone bridge over the moat. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, colourful, mansion, country house, mediaeval
PMR-D6476 England, Kent, Ightham Mote (National Trust): in a secluded part of rural Kent, the manor house dates back to about 1340 AD. The renovated south facade, reflected in the moat. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, colourful, mansion, country house, mediaeval
PMR-D2848 Greece, Island of Rhodes: view of the old city walls and moat with the Gate d'Amboise and Palace of the Grand Master behind. Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, picturesque, historic, mediaeval, architecture, Byzantine, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, Knights Hospitaller
PMR-D2820 Greece, Island of Rhodes: the massive walls of the mediaeval city, built by the Knights of St. John in the 14th century, up to 12 metres thick. View of the wall through an arch at St. John's Gate, from the moat. Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, picturesque, historic, mediaeval, architecture, Byzantine, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, fortifications, defence
PMR-D2818 Greece, Island of Rhodes: the massive walls of the mediaeval city, built by the Knights of St. John in the 14th century, up to 12 metres thick. Masses of Crown Daisies (Chrysanthemum coronarium) in the moat between the city wall and "terreplein" of the "Tongue" of England. Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, picturesque, historic, mediaeval, architecture, Byzantine, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, fortifications, defence, flora, botany, wildflowers
PMR-D2812 Greece, Island of Rhodes: the massive walls of the mediaeval city, built by the Knights of St. John in the 14th century, up to 12 metres thick. The Bastion of St George, with piles of Ottoman cannonballs in the moat. Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, picturesque, historic, landscape, mediaeval, architecture, Byzantine, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, fortifications, defence
PMR-D2811 Greece, Island of Rhodes: the massive walls of the mediaeval city, built by the Knights of St. John in the 14th century, up to 12 metres thick. Amboise Gate in the German "Tongue", seen from the moat. Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, picturesque, historic, mediaeval, architecture, Byzantine, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, fortifications, defence
PMR-D2787 Greece, Island of Rhodes: the massive walls of the mediaeval city, built by the Knights of St. John in the 14th century, up to 12 metres thick. The double wall and double moat of the "English Tongue", from the Tower of the Virgin Mary. Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, picturesque, historic, mediaeval, architecture, Byzantine, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, fortifications, defence
PMR-D2786 Greece, Island of Rhodes: the massive walls of the mediaeval city, built by the Knights of St. John in the 14th century, up to 12 metres thick. The double wall and double moat of the "English Tongue", from the Tower of the Virgin Mary. Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, picturesque, historic, mediaeval, architecture, Byzantine, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, fortifications, defence
PMR-D1042 Thailand, Chiang Mai: part of the moat which surrounds the city on four sides, framed by trees. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, architecture, colourful, religious
PMR-D1041 Thailand, Chiang Mai: wooden footbridge over the moat, opposite Buat Hat Park. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, architecture, colourful, religious
PMR-D1039 Thailand, Chiang Mai: Ku Ruang Corner of the old city wall, with the moat in the foreground. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, architecture, colourful, religious
PMR-D1036 Thailand, Chiang Mai: part of the moat which surrounds the city on four sides, with reflections. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, architecture, colourful, religious
PMR-D1035 Thailand, Chiang Mai: part of the moat which surrounds the city on four sides, with reflections. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, architecture, colourful, religious
PMR-D1034 Thailand, Chiang Mai: part of the moat which surrounds the city on four sides, with Doi Suthep Hill in the distance. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, architecture, colourful, religious
PMR-D1033 Thailand, Chiang Mai: part of the moat which surrounds the city on four sides. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, architecture, colourful, religious
PMR-D0858 Myanmar, Mandalay: defensive walls and moat, 3.2 km x 3.2 km. square, surrounding Mandalay Palace and Fortress ("Fort Dufferin" under British occupation). Keywords: Buddhist, defence, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples
PMR-D0795 Thailand, Bangkok: wild Monitor Lizard (Varanus spec.) in the moat surrounding Dusit Park. Keywords: Buddhist, fauna, amphibians, wild animals, metropolis, capital city, Siam
PMR-D0794 Thailand, Bangkok: peacock monument at one corner of the moat surrounding Dusit Park, reflected in the water. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, capital city, metropolis, architecture, colourful, religious
PMR-D0793 Thailand, Bangkok: peacock monument at one corner of the moat surrounding Dusit Park, reflected in the water. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, capital city, metropolis, architecture, colourful, religious
PMR-D0792 Thailand, Bangkok: one side of the moat surrounding Dusit Park. Keywords: Buddhist, religious, colourful, architecture, metropolis, capital city, Siam, picturesque, temples
PMR-D0368 Cambodia, Siem Reap: the Khmer temples were built as the Khmer civilization flowered, from the 8th to the 14th centuries AD in what is now Cambodia and Thailand. The architectural style closely resembles that of India at the same period, but Hindu gods are often joined, or even replaced, by figures of Buddha. Angkor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This picture: view of the approach to Angkor Wat Temple across the causeway over the moat. Keywords: historic, national heritage, picturesque, temples, Hindu, Buddhist, religion, architecture, Khmer, shrine
PMR-D0367 Cambodia, Siem Reap: the Khmer temples were built as the Khmer civilization flowered, from the 8th to the 14th centuries AD in what is now Cambodia and Thailand. The architectural style closely resembles that of India at the same period, but Hindu gods are often joined, or even replaced, by figures of Buddha. Angkor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This picture: view of the approach to Angkor Wat Temple across the causeway over the moat. Keywords: historic, national heritage, picturesque, temples, Hindu, Buddhist, religion, architecture, Khmer, shrine
PMR332-07 Denmark, Helsingor (Elsinore): Kronborg Fortress, built in the 1630s on the site of the original "Krogen" Fortress from 1420, showing moat and curtain walls. Keywords: architecture, culture, historic, mediaeval, medieval, heritage, imposing
PMR331-12 Sweden, Vadstena: Renaissance castle with moat, begun by Gustav Vasa in 1545, has four massive corner towers, and a central tower which contains the chapel. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, mediaeval, medieval, heritage, fortifications, defence, red-brick
PMR331-11 Sweden, Vadstena: Renaissance castle with moat, begun by Gustav Vasa in 1545, has four massive corner towers, and a central tower which contains the chapel. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, mediaeval, medieval, heritage, fortifications, defence, red-brick, reflections
PMR326-09 USSR, Leningrad, Petrodvorets: the moated Hermitage, where guests and the laid table were together raised on a lift to the upper storey, where they could dine in privacy. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, St. Petersburg, Baroque, park, gardens, grounds
PMR280-12 England, Norfolk, King's Lynn: Oxburgh Hall (National Trust), built 1482 by the Bedingfeld family who still live there. The mellow brick of the south facade reflected in the waters of the moat. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage
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
PMR276-04 U.S.A., Florida, Orlando, Walt Disney World: The Magic Kingdom: Cinderella Castle seen from the moat. Keywords: colourful, picturesque, new-technology, human achievement, innovation, recreation, amusements, entertainments, diversions
PMR182-08 England, Berkshire, Windsor Castle, the royal residence dating back to the 11th century: King Edward III Tower, seen from the Moat Path. Keywords: architecture, mediaeval, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, palace, Queen Elizabeth II
PMR181-03 Germany, Baden Wurttemberg, Michelstadt in the Oden Forest: part of the old town wall and a defence tower, with footbridge over the moat. Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, architecture, traditional, Odenwald, fortifications
PMR-D1999 Northumberland: Warkworth Castle - fortified entry tower and moat. Keywords: architecture, defence, fortifications, conservation, preservation, estate, ancestral home, park, historic, culture, picturesque, heritage
PMR446-06 Lithuania, Trakai: view of the old, original walls and steps of the castle from the grassy moat. Keywords: picturesque, historic, mediaeval, defence, fortifications, architecture
PMR529-11 Iraq, Babylon ("Bab El" = "Gate of the Gods"): probably dating from the third millennium BC, capital of southern Mesopotamia under Hammurabi (1792-1750 BC), later the greatest city of its day under Nebuchadnezzar II (604-562 BC): assumed site of the Tower of Babel, totally removed (by Alexander the Great?), and surrounded by a square ditch/moat now full of water. Keywords: architecture, archeological, archeology, natural heritage, Islam, Muslim, Mesopotamia
PMR142K-21 Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: Frauentor outer and inner fortified walls with towers and Frauentorgraben (moat) on the south side of the city. Keywords: Nürnberg, defence, fortifications, autumn colours, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval
PMR142K-20 Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: Frauentor, fortified south wall of the city with roofed defenders' gallery, towers and dry moat. Keywords: Nürnberg, defence, fortifications, autumn colours, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval
PMR141K-23 Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: defence wall in the west of the city with dry moat and tower in the distance. Keywords: Nürnberg, defence, fortifications, autumn colours, reflections, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval
PMR141K-20 Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: fortified city wall with defence gallery, dry moat and towers, on the south side of the city. Keywords: Nürnberg, defence, fortifications, autumn colours, reflections, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval
PMR132K-34 Cambodia, Siem Reap: the Khmer temples were built as the Khmer civilization flowered, from the 8th to the 14th centuries AD in what is now Cambodia and Thailand. The architectural style closely resembles that of India at the same period, but Hindu gods are often joined, or even replaced, by figures of Buddha. Angkor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This picture: Angkor Thom, a large, walled city, built in the late 12th century: "asuras" (demons) on the south moat causeway, tugging a 7-headed naga (serpent). Keywords: historic, national heritage, picturesque, temples, Hindu, Buddhist, religion, architecture, Khmer, shrine
PMR132K-12 Cambodia, Siem Reap: the Khmer temples were built as the Khmer civilization flowered, from the 8th to the 14th centuries AD in what is now Cambodia and Thailand. The architectural style closely resembles that of India at the same period, but Hindu gods are often joined, or even replaced, by figures of Buddha. Angkor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This picture: a peaceful part of the rustic east moat of Angkor Wat Temple, with grazing cattle. Keywords: historic, shrine, Khmer, architecture, religion, Buddhist, Hindu, temples, picturesque, national heritage
PMR132K-03 Cambodia, Siem Reap: the Khmer temples were built as the Khmer civilization flowered, from the 8th to the 14th centuries AD in what is now Cambodia and Thailand. The architectural style closely resembles that of India at the same period, but Hindu gods are often joined, or even replaced, by figures of Buddha. Angkor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This picture: view of Angkor Wat Temple from the west gopura, showing the 350-metre-long approach causeway from the moat. Keywords: historic, national heritage, picturesque, temples, Hindu, Buddhist, religion, architecture, Khmer, shrine
PMR132K-01 Cambodia, Siem Reap: the Khmer temples were built as the Khmer civilization flowered, from the 8th to the 14th centuries AD in what is now Cambodia and Thailand. The architectural style closely resembles that of India at the same period, but Hindu gods are often joined, or even replaced, by figures of Buddha. Angkor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This picture: Angkor Wat, seen from the 190-metre-wide moat which surrounds the temple. Keywords: historic, national heritage, picturesque, temples, Hindu, Buddhist, religion, architecture, Khmer, shrine
PMR131K-36 Cambodia, Siem Reap: the Khmer temples were built as the Khmer civilization flowered, from the 8th to the 14th centuries AD in what is now Cambodia and Thailand. The architectural style closely resembles that of India at the same period, but Hindu gods are often joined, or even replaced, by figures of Buddha. Angkor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This picture: causeway across the moat, leading to the entrance of Angkor Wat Temple. Keywords: historic, national heritage, picturesque, temples, Hindu, Buddhist, religion, architecture, Khmer, shrine
PMR109K-29 France, Périgord: south-west bastion tower and dry moat of Chateau de Losse, dating back to 1576, with the substantial gatehouse behind. Keywords: Dordogne, picturesque, national heritage, architecture, Neanderthal, stone-age man, cave dwellings, historic, mediaeval, Cro-Magnon, fortifications
PMR109K-28 France, Périgord: the substantial gatehouse and bridge over the moat of Chateau de Losse, dating back to 1576, with corner turret in the foreground. Keywords: Dordogne, picturesque, national heritage, architecture, Neanderthal, stone-age man, cave dwellings, historic, mediaeval, Cro-Magnon, fortifications
PMR109K-27 France, Périgord: turreted curtain wall and dry moat of the Chateau de Losse, dating back to 1576. Keywords: Dordogne, picturesque, national heritage, architecture, Neanderthal, stone-age man, cave dwellings, historic, mediaeval, Cro-Magnon, fortifications
PMR033K-32 England, Warwickshire, Knowle: 15th century Baddesley Clinton Manor House (National Trust); view from the west, with reflections in the moat. Keywords: stately homes, architecture, mansions, Elizabethan manor house, moated manor house
PMR033K-31 England, Warwickshire, Knowle: 15th century Baddesley Clinton Manor House (National Trust) showing courtyard garden with Ferrer's arms in flowers (7 lozenges) and the venerable wistaria. Keywords: stately homes, architecture, mansions, Elizabethan manor house, moated manor house, famous gardens
PMR033K-30 England, Warwickshire, Knowle: 15th century Baddesley Clinton Manor House (National Trust) showing gateway and windows of the great parlour and venerable wistaria in flower, from the courtyard. Keywords: stately homes, architecture, mansions, Elizabethan manor house, moated manor house, famous gardens
PMR033K-29 England, Warwickshire, Knowle: 15th century Baddesley Clinton Manor House (National Trust) showing south-east facade with moat. Keywords: stately homes, architecture, mansions, Elizabethan manor house, moated manor house
PMR033K-28 England, Warwickshire, Knowle: 15th century Baddesley Clinton Manor House (National Trust) showing moat and bridge. Keywords: stately homes, architecture, mansions, Elizabethan manor house, moated manor house
PMR072K-04 Germany, Bavaria: Historic Stadttor-Süd (Southern Town Gate) in Neumarkt in der Oberpfalz, with bridge over the moat. Keywords: autumn, heritage, architecture
PMR424-03 Germany, Saxony, Dresden: windows of the rebuilt Zwinger reflected in the moat; it is regarded as one of the finest examples of Baroque architecture in Germany. Keywords: city, rebuilding, River Elbe, Rococo, metropolis, architecture, Baroque
PMR413-09 Germany, Bavaria, Franconia, Weissenburg: the old town wall from outside, with dry moat/ditch. Keywords: mediaeval, towers, defence, fortifications, architecture, national heritage, picturesque
PMR407-11 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Augsburg: sunlit horse chestnut leaves against the blue-green water of the city moat. Keywords: picturesque, russet and gold, water, reflections, fall, autumn, landscape
PMR407-10 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Augsburg: autumn view of the city moat by the Oblatter Wall, with sluice gate in the foreground. Keywords: picturesque, russet and gold, water, reflections, fall, autumn, landscape
PMR407-09 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Augsburg: footbridge over the city moat by the Oblatter Wall, with autumn hues and reflections. Keywords: picturesque, landscape, autumn, fall, reflections, water, russet and gold
PMR400-06 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Augsburg: boat hire on the moat under the mighty Oblatterwall. Keywords: architecture, reflections, defence, fortifications, mediaeval
PMR400-05 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Augsburg: the Fünfgratturm (Tower) reflected in the waters of the moat. Keywords: architecture, turrets, reflections, mediaeval
PMR672-12 Cambodia, Siem Reap: the Khmer temples were built as the Khmer civilization flowered, from the 8th to the 14th centuries AD in what is now Cambodia and Thailand. The architectural style closely resembles that of India at the same period, but Hindu gods are often joined, or even replaced, by figures of Buddha. Angkor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This picture: a peaceful wooded scene, with traditional boats on the moat of Angkor Thom, one of the largest cities built by the Khmer. Keywords: historic, shrine, Khmer, architecture, religion, Buddhist, Hindu, temples, picturesque, national heritage
PMR603-03 Malta, Valletta: bridge over the former moat to the modern city gate. Keywords: architecture
PMR578-07 Germany, Badeb-Wurttemberg, Tubingen: Former drawbridge over the moat, and main entrance gate to Hohentübingen Castle (first mentioned in 1078)
PMR661-08 Germany, Bavaria, Donauwörth: the Färbertörl, one of 38 towers originally part of the town wall, is today used for exhibitions. Keywords: architecture, mediaeval defences, Schwaben, moat

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