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PMR-D13124 Germany, Bavaria, Oberschleissheim: D-EHHT De Havilland DH.82A Tiger Moth (c/n 85478) with scale model at the 1995 Fly-in. Keywords: aeroplane, air transport, aircraft, airplane, aviation, biplane, veteran, vintage
PMR-D13112 France, Paris, Le Bourget: N702NA Bell Model 301 (XV-15) tilt-wing aircraft (c/n 0001) at the 41st Salon International de l'Aeronautique et de l'Espace 1995. Keywords: aeroplane, air transport, aircraft, airplane, aviation, research, rotorcraft
PMR112K-09 USA, Washington, Seattle: Museum of Flight NC224M, Boeing Model 80A-1 (1928) (c/n 1082) in the livery of United Airlines. Keywords: museum, aviation, aeroplanes, airplanes, flying, history of flight, airlines, air transport

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PMR-D12830 Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Sinsheim: U.S.amateur-built hot-rod with Detroit 16-cylinder turbo-charged Diesel Engine 16V71. On a chassis of a modified Ford truck, it is modelled on a 1936 Ford Coupe. Exhibit in the Auto & Technik Museum. Keywords: engineering, mechanics, racing car, speed, tuning
PMR125-10 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schwangau: fountain with a bronze figure of the Swan-keeper in the grounds of Hohenschwangau Castle, traditional site of the home of the "Swan Knights" since the middle ages. Keywords: historic, statue, model, mediaeval
PMR091-06 Austria, Vienna: statue of the Horse Trainer and fountain of Athene in front of the Parliament Building (modelled on a Greek Temple) built to the design of architect Theophil Hansen in 1883. Keywords: capital, city, architecture, historic, national heritage, metropolis, culture, monument, sculpture
PMR091-05 Austria, Vienna: fountain of Athene in front of the Parliament Building (modelled on a Greek Temple) built to the design of architect Theophil Hansen in 1883. Keywords: capital, city, architecture, historic, national heritage, metropolis, culture, monument, sculpture
PMR061-04 South Africa, Natal, Durban: Minitown - scale model of a residential suburb, with city centre skyscrapers in the background Keywords: model town, scale replica
PMR061-03 South Africa, Natal, Durban: Minitown - part of the scaled railway system, with yacht club and marina Keywords: model town, scale replica
PMR061-02 South Africa, Natal, Durban: Minitown - model container vessel passing under raised road bridge Keywords: model town, scale replica
PMR061-01 South Africa, Natal, Durban: Minitown - scale model of Durban's City Hall Keywords: model town, scale replica
PMR-D11124 Germany, Bavaria, Ingolstadt: statue of Emperor Ludwig the Bayer, who lived in Ingolstadt from 1310 to 1314, surmounting the fountain in Paradeplatz. It is the oldest fountain in the town, modelled by the sculptor Michael Wagmueller. Keywords: bronze, culture, figure, heritage, historic, monument, sculpture
PMR-D9914 Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel, Ponta Delgada: Teatro Micaelense, opened in May 1917, seats 1500 and is modelled on the Coliseum in Lisbon. Keywords: architecture, performance, theatre, culture, stage, drama, national heritage
PMR-D9913 Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel, Ponta Delgada: Teatro Micaelense, opened in May 1917, seats 1500 and is modelled on the Coliseum in Lisbon. Keywords: architecture, performance, theatre, culture, stage, drama, national heritage
PMR-D7385 Morocco: Volubilis, a Roman city built on the site of the Berber and Carthaginian settlements in the first century AD, was originally the capital of the kingdom of Mauretania. Much of the stonework was taken in the 18th century for the building of Meknes. Ruins of the Basilica, built in the third century AD, and probably modelled on the basilica in Leptis Magna (Libya). Keywords: Africa, Maghreb, excavations, stone-carving, culture, historic, classical architecture, national heritage, Roman architecture, archeological site, UNESCO
PMR-D6549 Ireland, Wicklow, Powerscourt Estate dates back to ca. 1300, but the Palladian mansion was built in 1741 and twice restored after disastrous fires: the Pepperpot Tower, modelled on a favourite pepperpot from Lord Powerscourt's table. Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, park , gardens, picturesque, colourful, landscape, architecture
PMR-D6539 Ireland, Wicklow, Glendalough, a monastic settlement founded in the 5th century by Saint Kevin: model of the mediaeval settlement in its flourishing years. Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, layout, overview
PMR-D6057 Oman, Muscat: model of a "Falaj" or ancient water distribution system in the grounds of the Bait Al Zubair Museum. Keywords: oil wealth, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, architecture, sultanate, aflaj
PMR-D6056 Oman, Muscat: model of a "Falaj" or ancient water distribution system in the grounds of the Bait Al Zubair Museum. Keywords: oil wealth, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, architecture, sultanate, aflaj
PMR-D5566 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. A model of the area of excavation. Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, heritage, Cyclades, Thera, Thira, bronze age, prehistoric, civilisation, ruins
PMR-D5306 Uzbekistan, Samarkand: model of the former observatory of Amir Ulugh Beg, astronomer, mathematician, theologian and poet, which contained his giant sextant. Exhibit in the Ulugh Beg Museum. Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, knowledge, genius, inventor
PMR-D4898 People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Turpan: group of Chinese mannequins in Jiaohe ruined city for a photography session. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, Turfan, fashion, model, colourful, mode, clothes
PMR-D4897 People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Turpan: group of Chinese mannequins in Jiaohe ruined city for a photography session. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, Turfan, fashion, model, colourful, mode, clothes
PMR-D4881 People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Turpan: the "Karez" irrigation system consists of a series of underground canals, 60-70 cm wide, connected to the surface by wells. At its peak there were 5272 km. of canals, with 177,367 wells in Xinjiang. A cut-away model of a canal in the museum. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, archeology, ancient, historical, antiquity, culture, heritage, water-conservation, Turfan, aqueduct
PMR-D4879 People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Turpan: the "Karez" irrigation system consists of a series of underground canals, 60-70 cm wide, connected to the surface by wells. At its peak there were 5272 km. of canals, with 177,367 wells in Xinjiang. Here, in a museum, a model demonstrates how to descend to the water. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, archeology, ancient, historical, antiquity, culture, heritage, water-conservation, Turfan, aqueduct
PMR-D4675 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: model of Angkor Wat temple complex, in the Silver Pagoda complex of the Royal Palace. Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage
PMR-D4470 Thailand, Phuket Island: convincing replicas of hippopotamus family in the zoo. Keywords: picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, mock-up, model, tableau
PMR-D4463 Thailand, Phuket Island: awe-inspiring dragon's head emerging from its cave in the zoo. Keywords: picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, myths, legends, model, mock-up
PMR-D4176 Turkey, Province of Mugla, Bodrum (formerly Halikarnassos): postulated model of the tomb of Mausolos (=Mausoleum) built in 353 BC, a wonder of the ancient world. Keywords: culture, Petronium, Aegean, Bahriyeli C, marine, cruising, mock-up, impression, architecture
PMR-D4064 Germany, Bavaria, Bayreuth, Landesgartenschau 2016 (Garden Show): model village - St Georgen with its lake (gravel) about 1760. Keywords: picturesque, exhibition, gardening, hoticulture, botany, flowers, annuals , perennials, colourful, park
PMR-D4063 Germany, Bavaria, Bayreuth, Landesgartenschau 2016 (Garden Show): model village - St Georgen with its lake (gravel) about 1760. Keywords: picturesque, exhibition, gardening, hoticulture, botany, flowers, annuals , perennials, colourful, park
PMR-D1176 People's Republic of China, Xining: refrigerated figures, modelled out of yak's butter, in Kumbum Monastery. The largest figure represents Guan Yin, goddess of mercy, here interpreted as a man. Keywords: architecture, colourful, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, municipality, metropolis, Buddhist
PMR-D1040 Thailand, Chiang Mai: model elephants on a traffic island, with Ku Ruang corner of the city wall in the background. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, architecture, colourful, religious
PMR-D0967 Myanmar, Bagan: Mahabodhi Temple was built by King Zeyatheinkha in 1215 using the Mahabodhi Temple in Bodhgaya, Bihar, India, as a model. It has 465 Buddha figures in the niches in the Indian-style tower. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, architecture, colourful, religious, Burma
PMR-D0950 Myanmar, Bagan: Mahabodhi Temple was built by King Zeyatheinkha in 1215 using the Mahabodhi Temple in Bodhgaya, Bihar, India, as a model. It has 465 Buddha figures in the niches in the Indian-style tower. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, architecture, colourful, religious, Burma
PMR-D0949 Myanmar, Bagan: Mahabodhi Temple was built by King Zeyatheinkha in 1215 using the Mahabodhi Temple in Bodhgaya, Bihar, India, as a model. Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples
PMR-D0918 Myanmar, Mandalay, Sagaing: Yaza Mani Sula Kaunghmudaw Paya, 46 metres high, built between 1636-48 in the reign of King Thalun, and modelled on the Ruwanwelisaya Pagoda in Sri Lanka. Until recently it was always painted white like the original. Picture shows some of the 812 stone lanterns, each of which contains a candle, surrounding the pagoda. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, architecture, colourful, religious, Burma
PMR-D0917 Myanmar, Mandalay, Sagaing: Yaza Mani Sula Kaunghmudaw Paya, 46 metres high, built between 1636-48 in the reign of King Thalun, and modelled on the Ruwanwelisaya Pagoda in Sri Lanka. Until recently it was always painted white like the original. Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples
PMR-D0916 Myanmar, Mandalay, Sagaing: approach to Yaza Mani Sula Kaunghmudaw Paya, 46 metres high, built between 1636-48 in the reign of King Thalun, and modelled on the Ruwanwelisaya Pagoda in Sri Lanka. Until recently it was always painted white like the original. Two chinthes guard the road. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, architecture, colourful, religious, Burma
PMR-D0915 Myanmar, Mandalay, Sagaing: approach to Yaza Mani Sula Kaunghmudaw Paya, 46 metres high, built between 1636-48 in the reign of King Thalun, and modelled on the Ruwanwelisaya Pagoda in Sri Lanka. Until recently it was always painted white like the original. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, architecture, colourful, religious, Burma
PMR-D0596 Laos, Vientiane: Xieng Khuan (Buddha Park), 24 km. south of Vientiane, displays a plethora of giant Buddhist/Hindu deities formed in concrete, built by Luang Pu in 1958. Three young aspiring models. Keywords: capital city, colourful. Lao people, temples, Buddhist, ex-kingdom, pretty girls
PMR-D0288 Germany, Berlin, Pergammon Museum: model of the Ceremonial Way to the Ishtar Gate in Babylon. Keywords: archeological, archeology, King Nebuchadnezzar, Babylon, unique
PMR325-12 USSR, Leningrad: view of the West Pavilion of the Great Palace of Petrodvorets with costumed court lady posing in the foreground. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, St. Petersburg, Baroque, period dress, pretty girl, model, Peterhof
PMR275-05 U.S.A., Florida, Orlando, Walt Disney World: World Showcase in the EPCOT Center: replica of a vintage bus leaving the French Showcase. In the background is a one-tenth scale model of the Eiffel Tower built from original plans. Keywords: colourful, picturesque, culture, geographical, educational, new-technology, human achievement, innovation, recreation
PMR274-02 U.S.A., Florida, Orlando, Walt Disney World: World Showcase in the EPCOT Center: Japanese Pagoda, modelled on an 8th century structure in Japan. The building behind was inspired by Gosho Imperial Palace in Kyoto. Keywords: colourful, picturesque, culture, geographical, educational, new-technology, human achievement, innovation, recreation
PMR252-08 Austria, Salzkammergut, Salzburg: one of a dozen sculptured dwarfs in the Kurpark. Keywords: model, figure, fantasy, fantastic, fairy-tale, gnome
PMR-D4031 People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Guilin: a model showing off a sea pearl necklace in the South China Pearl Museum. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, jewellery, necklet, string of pearls, valuable, expensive, pretty girls
PMR-D4030 People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Guilin: a model showing off a sea pearl necklace in the South China Pearl Museum. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, jewellery, necklet, string of pearls, valuable, expensive, pretty girls
PMR-D3971 People's Republic of China, Shanghai: pretty girl in fashionable red outfit in Yuyuan Gardens. Keywords: colourful, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, municipality, metropolis, fashion, sunglasses, model, modern, young fashion
PMR-D3896 People's Republic of China, Guizhou Province, Zhaoxing Dong Village: colourful local costumes displayed for sale in the store. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, architecture, Kam, clothes, frocks, dresses, fashion, models, souvenirs
PMR-D3378 Germany, Saxony, Meissen, founded by King Henry I in 929: the Albrechtsburg, former home of the House of Wettin, was built between 1472 and 1525 in Late Gothic style. It housed the famous porcelain factory from 1710 to 1865 but is now home to an extensive museum. Here: the spiral staircase, adorning the facade, is regarded as a model of its kind. Keywords: picturesque, heritage, historic, ancient, architecture, mediaeval, culture, tradition, Misnia, Misno
PMR-D3330 Germany, Swiss Saxony (Sächsische Schweiz): model of the Königstein Fortress with the ca. 50 buildings within its walls. Keywords: picturesque, heritage, Swiss Saxony, sandstone, defence, fortifications, historic
PMR-D1287 People's Republic of China, Tibet, Lhasa: Chinese models, posing in front of Potala Palace. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR174-07 U.S.A., New York: Roman Catholic Cathedral of New York, St. Patrick's, completed in 1906 in neo-Gothic style, modelled on Cologne Cathedral. View from the top of the RCA Building. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city
PMR174-05 U.S.A., New York: Roman Catholic Cathedral of New York, St. Patrick's, completed in 1906 in neo-Gothic style, modelled on Cologne Cathedral. View along Fifth Avenue with Olympic Tower and Corning Glass Building. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city
PMR174-04 U.S.A., New York: Roman Catholic Cathedral of New York, St. Patrick's, completed in 1906 in neo-Gothic style, modelled on Cologne Cathedral. View from the Rockefeller Center. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city
PMR-D2121 Oman, Muscat: model of a "Falaj" or ancient water distribution system in the grounds of the Bait Al Zubair Museum. Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, sultan, Middle East, Gulf State
PMR-D2120 Oman, Muscat: model of a "Falaj" or ancient water distribution system in the grounds of the Bait Al Zubair Museum. Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, sultan, Middle East, Gulf State
PMR-D1923 England, Cheshire, Styal: Quarry Bank Mill (National Trust), a preserved, working cotton mill, founded by Samuel Greg in 1784. It was regarded as a model of enlightened paternalistic care, providing schooling, medical care and housing for its workers. Keywords: historic, social responsibility, apprentices, worker-care, cotton, industrial architecture, architecture, preservation, conservation, machinery, weaving, cloth, heritage, industrial revolution
PMR-D1922 England, Cheshire, Styal: Quarry Bank Mill (National Trust), a preserved, working cotton mill, founded by Samuel Greg in 1784. It was regarded as a model of enlightened paternalistic care, providing schooling, medical care and housing for its workers. Keywords: historic, social responsibility, apprentices, worker-care, cotton, industrial architecture, architecture, preservation, conservation, machinery, weaving, cloth, heritage, industrial revolution
PMR-D1921 England, Cheshire, Styal: Quarry Bank Mill (National Trust), a preserved, working cotton mill, founded by Samuel Greg in 1784. It was regarded as a model of enlightened paternalistic care, providing schooling, medical care and housing for its workers. Here: workers' housing in Styal village. Keywords: historic, social responsibility, apprentices, worker-care, cotton, industrial architecture, architecture, preservation, conservation, machinery, weaving, cloth, heritage, industrial revolution
PMR-D1920 England, Cheshire, Styal: Quarry Bank Mill (National Trust), a preserved, working cotton mill, founded by Samuel Greg in 1784. It was regarded as a model of enlightened paternalistic care, providing schooling, medical care and housing for its workers. Here: workers' housing in Styal village. Keywords: historic, social responsibility, apprentices, worker-care, cotton, industrial architecture, architecture, preservation, conservation, machinery, weaving, cloth, heritage, industrial revolution
PMR-D1918 England, Cheshire, Styal: Quarry Bank Mill (National Trust), a preserved, working cotton mill, founded by Samuel Greg in 1784. It was regarded as a model of enlightened paternalistic care, providing schooling, medical care and housing for its workers. Here: workers' housing in Styal village. Keywords: historic, social responsibility, apprentices, worker-care, cotton, industrial architecture, architecture, preservation, conservation, machinery, weaving, cloth, heritage, industrial revolution
PMR-D1917 England, Cheshire, Styal: Quarry Bank Mill (National Trust), a preserved, working cotton mill, founded by Samuel Greg in 1784. It was regarded as a model of enlightened paternalistic care, providing schooling, medical care and housing for its workers. Here: the Apprentice House. Keywords: historic, social responsibility, apprentices, worker-care, cotton, industrial architecture, architecture, preservation, conservation, machinery, weaving, cloth, heritage, industrial revolution
PMR-D1916 England, Cheshire, Styal: Quarry Bank Mill (National Trust), a preserved, working cotton mill, founded by Samuel Greg in 1784. It was regarded as a model of enlightened paternalistic care, providing schooling, medical care and housing for its workers. Keywords: historic, social responsibility, apprentices, worker-care, cotton, industrial architecture, architecture, preservation, conservation, machinery, weaving, cloth, heritage, industrial revolution
PMR145K-16 Myanmar, Mandalay: the golden zedi of Kuthodaw Paya, which was modelled on Shwezigon Paya at Nyaung U, Bagan. Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples
PMR145K-01 Myanmar, Yangon: temple on the platform of Shwedagon Paya, modelled on Mahabodi in India, and showing colourful scenes from Buddha's life. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, capital city, metropolis, architecture, colourful, religious, Burma, Rangoon
PMR689-06 Myanmar, Mandalay, Sagaing: red and gold gateway to the golden dome (46 metres high) of Kaunghmudaw Paya, built in 1636 and modelled on the Mahaceti Stupa in Sri Lanka. Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples
PMR476-04 Spain, Catelonia, Barcelona: the symbol of the city - a female figure on a horse, holding aloft a model galleon - stands in the Plaza Catalunya. Keywords: national heritage, historic, culture, sculpture, monument
PMR466-05 Romania, Wallachia, Bucharest: astronomical monument displaying the signs of the zodiac, surrounded by the inscribed names of Romanian towns. Keywords: culture, scientific, model, Dacia, metrolpolis, capital city, Bucuresti
PMR438-03 Germany, Upper Bavaria, in the grounds of Ludwig II's Linderhof Palace: the Neptune Fountain by M. Wagmüller, modelled on the original in Versailles. Keywords: alpine, sculpture, mountain range, Alps, alpine scenery, picturesque, countryside, nature
PMR133K-12 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: topiary-work and model peacocks in the monastery gardens. Keywords: historic, shrine, Khmer, architecture, religion, Buddhist, Hindu, temples, picturesque, national heritage
PMR131K-31 Thailand, Pattaya, Mini Siam: model of St. Basil's Cathedral in Red Square, Moscow. Keywords: holiday resort, Siam, seaside, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, sunshine, night life, beach
PMR131K-30 Thailand, Pattaya, Mini Siam: model of Neuschwanstein Castle, Bavaria. Keywords: holiday resort, Siam, seaside, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, sunshine, night life, beach
PMR131K-29 Thailand, Pattaya, Mini Siam: model of a typical Thai community of the past. Keywords: holiday resort, Siam, seaside, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, sunshine, night life, beach
PMR131K-28 Thailand, Pattaya, Mini Siam: model of the Victory Monument in Bangkok, erected in 1942 to honour Thai war heroes. Keywords: holiday resort, Siam, seaside, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, sunshine, night life, beach
PMR131K-27 Thailand, Pattaya, Mini Siam: model of the Khmer Temple of Phimai in Nakorn Ratchisima province. Keywords: holiday resort, beach, night life, sunshine, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, seaside, Siam
PMR131K-26 Thailand, Pattaya, Mini Siam: model of Tower Bridge, with Sydney Opera House and the Eiffel Tower, behind. Keywords: holiday resort, Siam, seaside, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, sunshine, night life, beach
PMR131K-21 United Arab Emirates, Dubai: model of a traditional dhow, in a roadside pool, with simulated bow-wave. Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers
PMR110K-04 France, Périgord: working models of two siege catapults at Chateau Castelnaud, with the Keep in the background. Keywords: Dordogne, fortifications, Cro-Magnon, mediaeval, historic, cave dwellings, stone-age man, Neanderthal, architecture, national heritage, picturesque
PMR110K-03 France, Périgord: working model of a siege catapult with stone balls at Chateau Castelnaud. Keywords: Dordogne, fortifications, Cro-Magnon, mediaeval, historic, cave dwellings, stone-age man, Neanderthal, architecture, national heritage, picturesque
PMR107K-13 Peru, Lima: entrance and facade of the cathedral (1535), the model for many others in the city's churches. Keywords: capital city, street scene, architecture, Plaza Mayor, Plaza de Armas, Spanish Baroque, colonial architecture
PMR092K-31 Turkey, Gallipoli Peninsula, Eceabat: model of the Gallipoli peninsula with all the battle sites marked, in the Tarihe Saygi Park. Keywords: First World War, Dardanelles Campaign, ANZAC, 25th April 1915, Allied landings, Battlefields, Military Cemeteries, Military Graves, Memorials, WWI Battlefields, Atatürk, Mustafa Kemal
PMR080K-02 Tunisia: Kairouan, the fourth holiest place in Islam, after Mecca, Medina and Jerusalem: Sidi Oqba Mosque, founded in 672, the oldest in North Africa and model for later mosques throughout the Maghreb. UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site. View of the columns and capitals in the portico, mostly borrowed from Roman buildings. Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Mohammedan, Maghreb, historic, heritage, picturesque
PMR080K-01 Tunisia: Kairouan, the fourth holiest place in Islam, after Mecca, Medina and Jerusalem: Sidi Oqba Mosque, founded in 672, the oldest in North Africa and model for later mosques throughout the Maghreb. UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site. View of the courtyard, portico and minaret. Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Mohammedan, Maghreb, historic, heritage, picturesque
PMR079K-36 Tunisia: Kairouan, the fourth holiest place in Islam, after Mecca, Medina and Jerusalem: Sidi Oqba Mosque, founded in 672, the oldest in North Africa and model for later mosques throughout the Maghreb. UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site. Here: doorway to the minaret, incorporating borrowed Roman stonework. Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Mohammedan, Maghreb, historic, heritage, picturesque
PMR077K-36 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Oktoberfest Ceremonial Procession 2007: a float from Schwangau with a model of (Schloss) Neuschwanstein Castle. Keywords: Münchener Oktoberfest, Münchner Oktoberfest, beer festival, traditional costumes, colourful, Munich beer, breweries, folk costumes, national and regional dress, celebration
PMR077K-31 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Oktoberfest Ceremonial Procession 2007: a pair of scale-models of London Buses (capacity: one person!). Keywords: Münchener Oktoberfest, celebration, national and regional dress, folk costumes, breweries, Munich beer, colourful, traditional costumes, beer festival, Münchner Oktoberfest
PMR077K-30 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Oktoberfest Ceremonial Procession 2007: a pair of scale-models of London Buses (capacity: one person!). Keywords: Münchener Oktoberfest, celebration, national and regional dress, folk costumes, breweries, Munich beer, colourful, traditional costumes, beer festival, Münchner Oktoberfest
PMR053K-07 Spain, Old Castile, La Granja: Gardens of the Royal Palace of La Granja de San Ildefonso built by Philip V, the grandson of Louis XIV, on the model of Versailles, at the foot of the Sierra de Guadarrama. Here, Plaza de las 8 Calles, with one of the eight fountains.
PMR053K-06 Spain, Old Castile, La Granja: Gardens of the Royal Palace of La Granja de San Ildefonso built by Philip V, the grandson of Louis XIV, on the model of Versailles, at the foot of the Sierra de Guadarrama. Here, a fountain featuring water nymphs.
PMR053K-05 Spain, Old Castile, La Granja: Gardens of the Royal Palace of La Granja de San Ildefonso built by Philip V, the grandson of Louis XIV, on the model of Versailles, at the foot of the Sierra de Guadarrama. Here, the formal parterre with statuary and fountain.
PMR038K-16 Namibia: Roadside stall, using clay models of wild animals to draw the tourist trade. Keywords: thatched hut
PMR428-10 Madeira, Ponta de Sao Lourenco: local craftsman displaying his range of carved whalebone models for sale in the car park. Keywords: island, souvenirs, artisan, resort, semi-tropical
PMR418-03 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Hofgarten, or Court Garden, with fountain and temple, dating from 1615, crowned by a copy of the Bavaria figure modelled by Hubert Gerhard in 1590. Keywords: botanical, colourful, flowers, gardens, flora and fauna, München, architecture
PMR395-01 Belgium, Tournai: college procession led by a giant model of the founder. Keywords: architecture, cityscape, historic, heritage, picturesque
PMR636-02 Croatia, Dalmatia, Split: Diocletian's Palace, built by the Roman Emperor between 295 and 305 AD in a square format with side walls of about 200 metres. Most of the walls and substantial parts of the inner constructions have been preserved. Here: the south wall, with a bronze model of the area today, in the foreground. Keywords: national heritage, historic town, picturesque, mediaeval, Roman architecture
PMR630-02 Tunisia: Kairouan, the fourth holiest place in Islam, after Mecca, Medina and Jerusalem: courtyard and minaret of Sidi Oqba Mosque, dating from the eighth century, the oldest in north Africa, and model for later mosques throughout the Mahgreb. The minaret, 35 metres high, built in 724-8, the oldest part of the mosque, was formerly a watch tower. UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site. Keywords: Muslim, Mohamed, historic, heritage, Islam, architecture, Maghreb
PMR630-01 Tunisia: Kairouan, the fourth holiest place in Islam, after Mecca, Medina and Jerusalem: courtyard and minaret of Sidi Oqba Mosque, dating from the eighth century, the oldest in north Africa, and model for later mosques throughout the Mahgreb. View through an arch. UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site. Keywords: Muslim, Maghreb, architecture, Islam, heritage, historic, Mohamed

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