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PMR136-01 Germany, North Rhine-Westphalia, Bonn: capital of West Germany from 1949 until 1990. Ludwig von Beethoven statue in the Cathedral Square, with the imposing Heard Post Office in the background. Keywords: architecture, historic, heritage, monument, memorial, music, composer, ode to joy
PMR121-12 Austria, Salzkammergut, Salzburg: River Salzach and the Rudolfskai (Rudolph Quay) with Hohensalzburg Fortress on its hill behind. Keywords: picturesque, panorama, rooftops, Mozart, music festival, historic, heritage, architecture
PMR121-10 Austria, Salzkammergut, Salzburg: view of the Cathedral, St Peter's Church and Hohensalzburg Fortress with the River Salzach in the foreground, from the Hettwer Bastion on the Mount of the Capuchins. Keywords: picturesque, panorama, rooftops, Mozart, music festival, historic, heritage, architecture, Rudolfskai
PMR121-09 Austria, Salzkammergut, Salzburg: view of the Cathedral and Hohensalzburg Fortress with the River Salzach in the foreground, from the Hettwer Bastion on the Mount of the Capuchins. Keywords: picturesque, panorama, rooftops, Mozart, music festival, historic, heritage, architecture
PMR121-07 Austria, Salzkammergut, Salzburg: statue of Mozart in the Mozartplatz (by Ludwig Schwanthaler, 1842). Keywords: picturesque, music festival, historic, heritage, architecture, monument, sculture, memorial
PMR121-06 Austria, Salzkammergut, Salzburg: view from the Monchsberg, with the Kollegien Church, Cathedral, Franciscan Church, St. Peter's Church and Hohensalzburg Fortress. On the right, the Festspielhaus, formerly the court stables. Keywords: picturesque, panorama, rooftops, Mozart, music festival, historic, heritage, architecture, Mönchsberg
PMR121-05 Austria, Salzkammergut, Salzburg: view from the Monchsberg, with the River Salzach and bridges, Holy Trinity Church and the wooded Mount of the Capuchins in the background. Keywords: picturesque, panorama, rooftops, Mozart, music festival, historic, heritage, architecture, Mönchsberg
PMR121-04 Austria, Salzkammergut, Salzburg: view from the Monchsberg, with the Kollegien Church, Cathedral, Franciscan Church, St. Peter's Church and Hohensalzburg Fortress. Keywords: picturesque, panorama, rooftops, Mozart, music festival, historic, heritage, architecture, Mönchsberg
PMR114-09 Italy, Lombardy, Milan: equestrian statue of Garibaldi in the Piazza del Duomo in front of the cathedral, a favourite resting place for tourists. Keywords: architecture, historic, heritage, famous, Milano, stage, music, ballet
PMR114-08 Italy, Lombardy, Milan: La Scala Opera House (Theatro alla Scala), built 1776-8. Keywords: architecture, historic, heritage, famous, Milano, stage, music, ballet
PMR107-02 Egypt, River Nile: captain of felucca "Journ Ali" with drum. Keywords: culture, sailing boats, dhows, musical, rythm, percussion, tradition
PMR097-12 Germany, Baden Wurttemberg, Meersburg: Wine Festival 8th-9th September 1979 - local brass band playing from a dais in the middle of the Schlossplatz (Castle Square). Keywords: picturesque, colourful, Swabia, Bodensee, Lake Constance, historic, heritage, mediaeval, architecture, music
PMR092-10 Austria, Vienna: Johann Strauss Memorial in the Stadtpark. Keywords: capital, city, architecture, historic, national heritage, metropolis, culture, sculpture, statue, violinist, walz, music
PMR092-08 Austria, Vienna: Johann Strauss Memorial in the Stadtpark. Keywords: capital, city, architecture, historic, national heritage, metropolis, culture, sculpture, statue, violinist, walz, music
PMR090-06 Austria, Vienna: The famous building housing the Company of Music Lovers. Keywords: capital, city, architecture, historic, national heritage, metropolis, culture
PMR081-01 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: enjoying the sunshine in the pedestrian zone near the Richard Strauss fountain, erected in memory of the composer of classical music and opera who lived near Munich (1864-1949) Keywords: München, architecture, memorial, monument, conductor
PMR080-12 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: enjoying the sunshine near the Richard Strauss fountain in the pedestrian zone with the facade of the Alte Akademie, the former Jesuit College, behind Keywords: München, architecture, historic, composer, music, opera
PMR073-10 Yugoslavia, Slovenia, Piran: statue of violinist and composer Giuseppe Tartini (born here in 1692) in front of the town hall (1879) with the lion of St. Mark over the entrance. Keywords: Baroque music, monument, memorial, architecture, neo-classical, bronze figure, Istria
PMR051-06 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Thanning: procession on the occasion of the 50th Loisachgaufest: one of many brass bands Germany, Upper Bavaria, Thanning: procession on the occasion of the 50th Loisachgaufest: one of many brass bands Keywords: picturesque, colourful, dirndl, traditional dress, costumes, festival, celebration, celebrate, music
PMR051-10 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Thanning: procession on the occasion of the 50th Loisachgaufest: bandsmen in embroidered Lederhosen with traditional "Gemsbart" (plume) in their headgear Keywords: picturesque, colourful, dirndl, traditional dress, costumes, festival, celebration, celebrate, music
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
PMR001K-22 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Concert on open air lake stage in West Park. Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Concert on open air lake stage in West Park. Keywords: music, orchestra
PMR-D9672 Iceland, Reykjavik: the impressive organ of the Hallgrimskirkja (church), 15 metres high, with 5000 pipes. Frequent recitals are given during the summer months. Keywords: capital city, artistic, culture, music, architecture, vaulting, concrete
PMR-D9671 Iceland, Reykjavik: the impressive organ of the Hallgrimskirkja (church), 15 metres high, with 5000 pipes. Frequent recitals are given during the summer months. Keywords: capital city, artistic, culture, music, architecture, vaulting, concrete
PMR-D9098 Argentina, Buenos Aires: La Boca, a bohemian district, named after the nearby "mouth" of the Matanza river (Riachuelo), is popular with tourists. Even the quayside of the port basin of the Matanzas river has received the treatment. Keywords: South America, capital city, Latin America, artistic, colourful, grafitti, street vendors, tango music, street musicians
PMR-D9097 Argentina, Buenos Aires: La Boca, a bohemian district, named after the nearby "mouth" of the Matanza river (Riachuelo), is popular with tourists. Brightly coloured house-fronts and beckoning effigies tempt visitors into a bar on Caminito, the main pedestrian street. Keywords: South America, capital city, Latin America, artistic, colourful, grafitti, street vendors, tango music, street musicians
PMR-D9096 Argentina, Buenos Aires: La Boca, a bohemian district, named after the nearby "mouth" of the Matanza river (Riachuelo), is popular with tourists. A demonstration of Tango dancing on the pedestrian street, Caminito. Keywords: South America, capital city, Latin America, artistic, colourful, grafitti, street vendors, tango music, street musicians
PMR-D9095 Argentina, Buenos Aires: La Boca, a bohemian district, named after the nearby "mouth" of the Matanza river (Riachuelo), is popular with tourists. A shopping mall, off the main pedestrian street, Caminito. Keywords: South America, capital city, Latin America, artistic, colourful, grafitti, street vendors, tango music, street musicians
PMR-D9094 Argentina, Buenos Aires: La Boca, a bohemian district, named after the nearby "mouth" of the Matanza river (Riachuelo), is popular with tourists. Entrance to a shopping mall on the pedestrian street, Caminito. Keywords: South America, street musicians, tango music, street vendors, grafitti, colourful, artistic, Latin America, capital city
PMR-D9093 Argentina, Buenos Aires: La Boca, a bohemian district, named after the nearby "mouth" of the Matanza river (Riachuelo), is popular with tourists. Pope Franciscus greets the crowds in effigy, on the pedestrian street, Caminito. Keywords: South America, capital city, Latin America, artistic, colourful, grafitti, street vendors, tango music, street musicians
PMR-D9092 Argentina, Buenos Aires: La Boca, a bohemian district, named after the nearby "mouth" of the Matanza river (Riachuelo), is popular with tourists. Gaily painted houses on the pedestrian street, Caminito. Keywords: South America, street musicians, tango music, street vendors, grafitti, colourful, artistic, Latin America, capital city
PMR-D9091 Argentina, Buenos Aires: La Boca, a bohemian district, named after the nearby "mouth" of the Matanza river (Riachuelo), is popular with tourists. This grafitto mourns the hundreds of young people who went missing during the years of the Pinochet junta and are still unaccounted for. Keywords: South America, capital city, Latin America, artistic, colourful, grafitti, street vendors, tango music, street musicians
PMR-D9080 Argentina, Buenos Aires: built according to plans of the architect Francesco Tamburini in neo-Renaissance style. the Theatro Colon (Columbus Theatre) was opened on 25th May 1908. The acoustics rate with the best opera houses of the world. Keywords: South America, culture, heritage, historic, drama, performance, music, architecture, capital city, Latin America
PMR-D8038 Norway, Oslo: the Opera House (Operahuset), built of white granite and Carrara marble, was completed in 2007 at a cost of 4 billion Kroner. Ramps lead from water level to the roof, where there is a fine view of the city. Keywords: architecture, culture, stage, music, drama, capital city, Scandinavia
PMR-D8032 Norway, Oslo: the Opera House (Operahuset), built of white granite and Carrara marble, was completed in 2007 at a cost of 4 billion Kroner. Ramps lead from water level to the roof, where there is a fine view of the city. Keywords: architecture, culture, stage, music, drama, capital city, Scandinavia
PMR-D8018 Sweden, Gothenburg: Stora Teatern ("Grand Theatre"). opened in 1859, reflected in the waters of the lake in Kungsperken Keywords: picturesque, music, drama, Scandinavia, architecture
PMR-D7645 Morocco, Rabat: well-advanced construction on a new opera house. Keywords: Africa, Sala Colonia, Maghreb, Islam, Muslim, capital city, royal city, music, stage
PMR-D6808 Ireland, Aran Islands, Inis Mor, Kilmurvey: a resourceful youngster playing the recorder for passing tourists. Keywords: heritage, culture, tradition, music, tune
PMR-D6800 Ireland, Aran Islands, Inis Mor, Kilmurvey: a resourceful youngster playing a recorder for passing tourists. Keywords: heritage, culture, tradition, music, tune
PMR-D6561 Ireland, Leinster, Dublin: the Olympia Theatre on Dame Street, dating from 1879, has seen many famous performers treading its boards Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, colourful, capital city, architecture, show business, cabaret, musicals, plays
PMR-D6518 Ireland, Wicklow, Glendalough, a monastic settlement founded in the 5th century by Saint Kevin: double arches of the main (and only surviving) entrance. The lady on the left has been playing the uillean pipes, a traditional musical instrument. Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, architecture
PMR-D6297 Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Nördlingen: St. Georges Church, built 1427-1505 in late gothic style. The side organ, mounted above a renaissance organ screen, was destroyed by fire in 1974, but has been partially rebuilt. Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, music, musical instruments
PMR-D6199 Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Augsburg: barrel organ player. Keywords: picturesque, colourful, culture, hurdy gurdy, street music
PMR-D6060 Oman, Sama Al Wasil Desert Camp: the traditional musical accompaniment in the majlis. Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, desert resort, accommodation, dishdasha, instruments, drum
PMR-D6054 Oman, Muscat: the auditorium of the Royal Opera House, inaugurated in 2011. The building takes its motifs from Islamic, Mughal, Oriental and European art. Keywords: oil wealth, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, architecture, sultanate, balance, proportion, symmetry, elegance, artistic, culture, concerts , music
PMR-D6053 Oman, Muscat: the main staircase in the foyer of the Royal Opera House, inaugurated in 2011. The building takes its motifs from Islamic, Mughal, Oriental and European art. Keywords: oil wealth, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, architecture, sultanate, balance, proportion, symmetry, elegance, artistic, culture, concerts , music
PMR-D5795 Oman, Muscat: the Royal Opera House , inaugurated in 2011. Contractor: Carillion. Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, concerts, music
PMR-D5384 People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Kashgar: the proprietor of a shop selling stringed instruments tuning one of them. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, culture, heritage, Uighur, picturesque, music, trade, practice, workshop
PMR-D5093 Tajikistan, Dushanbe, capital city: Opera and Ballet Theatre, built in 1946 in typical USSR style. Quotations from the president flank the facade. Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, heritage, street scene, music, drama, stage
PMR-D4666 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: musiciams playing traditional Cambodian instruments in the grounds of the Royal Palace. Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, music, drums, percussion, band
PMR-D4252 Germany, Bavaria, Bayreuth: barrel organ in the pedestrian zone. Keywords: Upper Franconia, character, hurdy-gurdy, music, entertainer, performer
PMR-D4251 Germany, Bavaria, Bayreuth: marble figure of "Lohengrin" in the Richard Wagner Museum. Keywords: Upper Franconia, opera, classical music, statue, sculpture, character
PMR-D4250 Germany, Bavaria, Bayreuth: marble bust of Richard Wagner (1813-1883) in the Richard Wagner Museum. Keywords: Upper Franconia, opera, classical music, statue, sculpture, composer
PMR-D4249 Germany, Bavaria, Bayreuth: marble figure of "Tristan" in the Richard Wagner Museum. Keywords: Upper Franconia, opera, classical music, statue, sculpture, character
PMR-D4248 Germany, Bavaria, Bayreuth: tablet over the front door of "Haus Wahnfried", the home of Richard Wagner from 1874 until his death in 1883. The allegorical figures represent Wotan with hat, as Wanderer and Philosopher. the raven (wisdom), the figure of Greek tragedy (left), the figure of music (=Cosima) (right) with Amor (=young Siegfried). Keywords: Upper Franconia, opera, classical music, architecture, historic, heritage, allegory, plaque
PMR-D4247 Germany, Bavaria, Bayreuth: "Haus Wahnfried", the home of Richard Wagner from 1874 until his death in 1883. The bust of King Ludwig II, his benefactor, surmounts a plinth in front of the building. Keywords: Upper Franconia, opera, classical music, architecture, historic, heritage
PMR-D4067 Germany, Bavaria, Bayreuth: tomb of Richards Wagner (1813-1883) in the garden of his Haus Wahnfried: Keywords: grave, burial, memorial, tributes, wreaths, Franconia, heritage, historic, music, opera
PMR-D0387 Germany, Bavaria, Bayreuth: interior of the Opera House of the Margravine Wilhelmina. Opened in 1748, it is regarded as one of the finest Baroque opera houses in Europe. Keywords: music, opulent, decor, architecture, classical music, opera, grand opera
PMR-D0386 Germany, Bavaria, Bayreuth: stage of the Opera House of the Margravine Wilhelmina with opulent historical scenery. Opened in 1748, it is regarded as one of the finest Baroque opera houses in Europe. Keywords: music, grand opera, opera, classical music, architecture, stagecraft
PMR-D0385 Germany, Bavaria, Bayreuth: facade of the Opera House of the Margravine Wilhelmina. Opened in 1748, it is regarded as one of the finest Baroque opera houses in Europe. Keywords: music, grand opera, opera, classical music, architecture
PMR-D0383 Germany, Bavaria, Bayreuth: "Haus Wahnfried", Richard Wagner's home on the edge of the palace gardens, now houses a museum dedicated to his memory. Keywords: music, memorial, gardens, architecture, great composer, opera, classical music
PMR-D0379 Germany, Bavaria, Bayreuth: the Festival Theatre on the "Grüner Hügel" (Green Hill) during the performance of an opera of Richard Wagner. Traditional audible announcement of the end of the interval by musicians of the wind section of the orchestra, from the theatre balcony. Keywords: music, Upper Franconia, social event, Festival Orchestra, grand opera, opera, classical music
PMR-D0378 Germany, Bavaria, Bayreuth: the Festival Theatre on the "Grüner Hügel" (Green Hill) during the performance of an opera of Richard Wagner. Keywords: music, Upper Franconia, social event, Festival Orchestra, grand opera, opera, classical music
PMR-D0377 Germany, Bavaria, Bayreuth: the Festival Theatre on the "Grüner Hügel" (Green Hill) during the performance of an opera of Richard Wagner. Keywords: music, Upper Franconia, Upper Franconia, classical music, opera, grand opera, Festival Orchestra, social event
PMR-D0297 Germany, Berlin: Interior of the newly restored Staatstheater (State Theatre) in Gendarmenmarkt Square, now an impressive concert hall. Keywords: culture, luxurious, auditorium, decor, music performance
PMR345-01 India, New Delhi: snake charmer with cobra. Keywords: capital city, flute, music, snake, tradition, custom
PMR330-07 Sweden, Stockholm: statue of a male figure in the Ström parterre garden on Helgeands Island, with the Opera House in the background. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, colourful, heritage, imposing, capital city, drama, stage, music, acting
PMR330-06 Sweden, Stockholm: the New Opera House, a Baroque building from 1898, stands on the site of the Old Opera House. Side view from Helgeands Island. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, culture, colourful, heritage, imposing, capital city, statue, drama, stage, music, acting
PMR294-12 Yugoslavia, Zagreb: The National Theatre and Opera House, opened in 1895 by Emperor Franz Joseph I of Austria. Keywords: architecture, historic, heritage, culture, music, performing arts
PMR274-06 U.S.A., Florida, Orlando, Walt Disney World: World Showcase in the EPCOT Center: a German in Lederhosen answers visitors' questions after a musical performance. Keywords: colourful, picturesque, culture, geographical, educational, new-technology, human achievement, innovation, recreation
PMR252-10 Austria, Salzkammergut, Salzburg: Pegasus Fountain in the Mirabell Gardens which were laid out by Fischer von Erlach. Keywords: picturesque, Mozart, music festival, historic, heritage, architecture, hills, monument, sculpture, flying horse, winged horse
PMR252-09 Austria, Salzkammergut, Salzburg: Mirabell Palace and Gardens, which were laid out by Fischer von Erlach, with the cathedral and fortress in the background. Keywords: picturesque, panorama, Mozart, music festival, historic, heritage, architecture, hills, colourful, flowerbeds, wrought-iron gates
PMR247-10 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Oberammergau: elegant barrel organ with monkey and small dog. Keywords: picturesque, music, street-musician, amusement, entertainer, hurdy-gurdy, traditional, culture
PMR245-11 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: top-hatted barrel-organ player in the Auer Dult market. Keywords: München, picturesque, music, street-musician, amusement, entertainer, hurdy-gurdy, traditional, culture
PMR218-03 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Prien in Chiemgau: alpenhorns being played on the jetty of Lake Chiemsee. Keywords: alpine, outdoor life, nature, countryside, picturesque, Alps, mountain range, music, instrument
PMR217-07 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Ammerang: the open air museum of farm houses: part of a four-sided complex of farm buildings, including the farmhouse, dating from the 18th century. The dove cote was dded about 1930. Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, architecture, culture, music, concert
PMR217-06 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Ammerang: the open air museum of farm houses: the "bee house", built in 1889, contains numerous built-in bee hives. It was in use up until 1972. Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, architecture, culture, music, concert
PMR217-05 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Ammerang: Renaissance courtyard in Schloss Amerang, the oldest surviving courtyard surrounded by three storeys ofarched galleries, and a popular venue for concerts. Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, architecture, culture, music, concert, palace, castle
PMR216-03 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Passau: St. Stephen's Cathedral from the cathedral square, with statue of King Maximilian I of Bavaria. The cathedral contains the world's largest organ (1985), with 17,300 pipes and 231 registers. Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, River Danube, River Inn, River Ilz, confluence, architecture, bishopric, port, music
PMR-D3022 England, Devon, Dartington: costumed musicians provide the tunes for the Morris Dancers. Keywords: tradition, dancing, costumes, historic, colourful, music, instruments
PMR151-05 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Bayerischzell: Bavarian Brass Band playing on the summit platform of Mount Wendelstein (1840 metres). Keywords: alpine, outdoor life, trekking, hiking, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range, music, costumes, traditional, Biergarten
PMR150-02 Switzerland, Lucerne: a "busker" with his alpenhorn in the Weinmarkt (Wine Market Square). Keywords: picturesque, historic, culture, architecture, frescos, musical instruments, traditional, horn, cobblestones, blowing
PMR-D2529 Iran, Isfahan: Kakh-e Ali Qapu (Ali Qapu Palace) was built at the end of the 16th century as a residence for Shah Abbas I. It is six storeys high and has an elevated terrace whose roof is supported by 18 slender columns. (At present under scaffolding). The roof of the music room is overlaid with cut-outs representing vases, to improve accoustics. Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, mosaics
PMR147K-29 Germany, Bavaria, Upper Franconia, Bamberg: the modern Concert Hall, home of the famous Bamberg Symphony Orchestra. Keywords: picturesque, architecture, historical, mediaeval, national heritage, Franconia, music
PMR484-02 Germany, Schleswig-Holstein, Lubeck: statue of Emanuel Geibel, son of Lubeck, author of numerous folk song texts (1815-85). Keywords: national heritage, music, art, literature, sculpture, monument
PMR472-01 France, Provence, Avignon: Place du Palais, with 17th century palace built in 1616 by the Papal Legate, Cardinal Borghese, now housing the Conservatory of Music. Keywords: national heritage, panorama, historical, architecture
PMR467-06 Romania, Wallachia, Bucharest: the Athenaeum, currently being renovated, houses the delightful, circular concert hall of the State Philharmonic Orchestra. Keywords: architecture, music, metropolis, Dacia, capital city, Bucuresti, culture, historic, national heritage
PMR512-06 Italy, Lombardy, Milan: world-famous La Scala Opera House, completed in 1778, stands in the Piazza della Scala. Keywords: architecture, music, stage, theatre, metropolis, culture, historic, national heritage
PMR439-08 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Mittenwald: memorial to the famous violin-maker, M. Klotz, who founded the violin-making tradition in Mittenwald. Keywords: sculpture, violin, musical instrument, music, statue
PMR538-08 Austria, Salzkammergut, Salzburg: view of the Hohensalzburg Fortress, the cathedral, and the Collegiate Church, with the River Salzach in the foreground. Keywords: picturesque, architecture, Mozart, music festival, skyline
PMR538-07 Austria, Salzkammergut, Salzburg: famous view of the Hohensalzburg Fortress and cathedral from the Mirabell Gardens, with the flowerbeds providing a colourful foreground. Keywords: picturesque, statuary, vista, formal gardens, park, music festival, Mozart
PMR538-06 Austria, Salzkammergut, Salzburg: the cathedral, built in the Baroque style between 1614 and 1655, faces onto the fully-enclosed Domplatz (Cathedral Square). The first church on this site was built in the 8th century. Beyond flows the River Salzach. Keywords: picturesque, music festival, Mozart, rooftops, panorama
PMR538-05 Austria, Salzkammergut, Salzburg: view of the Alps from the Hohensalzburg Fortress. Keywords: picturesque, countryside, landscape, music festival, Mozart, panorama
PMR538-04 Austria, Salzkammergut, Salzburg: view from the Hohensalzburg Fortress with St. Peter's Church in the left foreground, the Cathedral right, and Franciscan Church (with narrow spire) behind. Beyond flows the River Salzach. Keywords: picturesque, panorama, rooftops, Mozart, music festival
PMR534-02 Iraq, Baghdad: tower and concert bowl reflected in the lake on "Baghdad Island", a peninsula in the River Tigris. Keywords: architecture, leisure resort, resort, music, reflections, Mesopotamia, Muslim, Islam, natural heritage, picturesque
PMR534-01 Iraq, Baghdad: tower and concert bowl on "Baghdad Island", a peninsula in the River Tigris. Keywords: architecture, leisure resort, resort, music, reflections, Mesopotamia, Muslim, Islam, natural heritage, picturesque
PMR135K-23 Mongolia, Ulaanbaatar, Sükhbaatar Square: singer in traditional costume accompanied by a horse-head-violin player. Keywords: Mongol, musical instrument, Chinggis Khaan, Genghis Khan, statue, monument, capital, Outer Mongolia
PMR086K-17 Italy, Trieste: filming a piano recital on the terrace of Castello de Miramare, built for Archduke Ferdinand Maximilian of Austria and his wife, Charlotte, between 1856 and 1860, overlooking the Bay of Grignano. Keywords: palace, jetty, harbour, recording, music, gardens
PMR078K-31 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Oktoberfest Ceremonial Procession 2007: lady tuba player from Trudering Music Society, wearing Trudering's traditional costume. Keywords: Münchener Oktoberfest, large lady, celebration, national and regional dress, folk costumes, breweries, Munich beer, colourful, traditional costumes, beer festival, Münchner Oktoberfest
PMR046K-18 Costa Rica. San Jose: Parque Central, with the music pavilion "el quiosco" presented by the Nicaraguan dictator Somoza.
PMR022K-12 UAE, Dubai: Traditional arab dancing being presented on the stage at the Heritage Village. Keywords: musical instruments, musicians
PMR022K-11 UAE, Dubai: Traditional arab dancing being presented on the stage at the Heritage Village. Keywords: musical instruments, musicians
PMR022K-10 UAE, Dubai: Traditional arab music being presented on the stage at the Heritage Village.
PMR068K-08 Germany, Thuringia, Weimar: Schloss Belvedere, 4 kilometres southeast of Weimar, houses a music school and plays host to summer concerts. This stone in the grounds describes the geological origin of the visible landscape since the last ice age. Keywords: German heritage, gardens, parks, flowerbeds, palace gardens, formal gardens, Thuringia
PMR068K-07 Germany, Thuringia, Weimar: Schloss Belvedere, 4 kilometres southeast of Weimar, was built in the 18th century. It now houses a music school and plays host to summer concerts. Keywords: German heritage, Thuringia, gardens, parks, flowerbeds, palace gardens, formal gardens
PMR064K-11 Bulgaria, Teshel: Dyavolska gurlo (Devil's Throat), a festival of traditional folk music - the choir, all in traditional dress.
PMR064K-10 Bulgaria, Teshel: Dyavolska gurlo (Devil's Throat), a festival of traditional folk music - one of the singers in the middle of a folk song.
PMR064K-09 Bulgaria, Teshel, Dyavolska gurlo (Devil's Throat): a festival of traditional folk music - a player of the Bulgarian bagpipes provides some of the music.
PMR064K-08 Bulgaria, Teshel, Dyavolska gurlo (Devil's Throat): a festival of traditional folk music - one of the singers in the middle of a folk song.
PMR064K-07 Bulgaria, Teshel, Dyavolska gurlo (Devil's Throat): a mummer during the festival of traditional folk music, with cow bells on his belt.
PMR064K-06 Bulgaria, Teshel, Dyavolska gurlo (Devil's Throat): mummers at a festival of traditional folk music.
PMR064K-05 Bulgaria, Teshel, Dyavolska gurlo (Devil's Throat): mummers at a festival of traditional folk music.
PMR064K-04 Bulgaria, Teshel, Dyavolska gurlo (Devil's Throat): mummers at a festival of traditional folk music.
PMR416-11 Slovakia, Kezmarok (formerly Kesmark): Russian lady singing traditional Russian folk songs to guitar accompanyment for visitors to Kezmarok Castle. Keywords: Czechoslovakia, Kesmark, music, busking
PMR621-05 Germany, Thuringia, Weimar: Schloss Belvedere, 4 kilometres southeast of Weimar, houses a music school and plays host to summer concerts. The courtyard of the orangery displays a large collection of tropical trees and shrubs. Keywords: German heritage, formal gardens, palace gardens, flowerbeds, parks, gardens
PMR621-04 Germany, Thuringia, Weimar: Schloss Belvedere, 4 kilometres southeast of Weimar, houses a music school and plays host to summer concerts. Keywords: German heritage, formal gardens, palace gardens, parks, gardens
PMR621-03 Germany, Thuringia, Weimar: First mentioned in 975, Weimar reached its cultural zenith in the 18th century under Duchess Anna Amalia, when both Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and Friedrich von Schiller among other writers, settled and worked here. Painters Lukas Cranach and Arnold Böcklin were also active here, as was composer Franz Liszt. Usually regarded as the home of German culture. Here: the equestrian statue of the Grand Duke Carl August of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach (1757-1828) in the Platz der Demokratie, with the columns of the Franz Liszt Music School in the background. Keywords: German heritage, German architecture, European city of culture 1999

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