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PMR130-10 Monaco, Cote d'Azur: late afternoon in one of the narrow streets in the old quarter of Monaco. Keywords: Mediterranean, picturesque, colourful, wealthy, exclusive, prosperous, low-tax, tax haven, resort, holiday, principality, gambling
PMR-D11485 Flowers of Narrow-leaved Cistus (Cistus Monspeliensis). Corfu, Greece. Keywords: botany, nature, phytography, plants, spring, wild flowers
PMR-D9916 Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel, Ponta Delgada: a typical narrow street in the pedestrian zone with its ornamental pavement mosaic. Keywords: architecture, historic, picturesque, national heritage, street scene
PMR-D9915 Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel, Ponta Delgada: Rua Marques da Praia e Monforte, a typical narrow, cobbled street in the old town. The former residence of the Marques da Praia stands on the right with its square observation tower for sighting the first ships for the orange harvest. Keywords: architecture, national heritage, historic
PMR-D8189 Norway, Hordaland, approaching the narrow Mostraumen Strait, at the end of the Osterfjord. Keywords: Scandinavia, countryside, nature, landscape, scenic, picturesque
PMR-D8100 Norway, Vest-Agder, Flekkefjord: the town straddles the narrow sound which connects Flekkefjorden and Grisefjorden. View of the waterfront. Keywords: Scandinavia, scenery, landscape, picturesque
PMR-D8098 Norway, Vest-Agder, Flekkefjord: the town straddles the narrow sound which connects Flekkefjorden and Grisefjorden. View of the waterfront. Keywords: Scandinavia, scenery, landscape, picturesque
PMR-D7513 Morocco, High Atlas Mountains: Ouad Ounila ( Ounila river-valley), winding its green way through the barren mountains, Cultivated fields are found even in narrow gorges. Keywords: Africa, colourful, picturesque, geology, Maghreb, Islam, Muslim
PMR-D7376 Morocco: Chefchaouen: the ancient town, founded in 1471, lies on the edge of the Rif mountains. Traditionally, the houses and walls in the narrow, winding streets of the old town are blue-washed. Keywords: Africa, colourful, picturesque, Maghreb
PMR-D7375 Morocco: Chefchaouen: the ancient town, founded in 1471, lies on the edge of the Rif mountains. Traditionally, the houses and walls in the narrow, winding streets of the old town are blue-washed. In the centre of the medina is the bustling Place Outa el Hammam, where colourful street cafes are ready to serve thirsty visitors. Keywords: Africa, colourful, picturesque, Maghreb
PMR-D7374 Morocco: Chefchaouen: the ancient town, founded in 1471, lies on the edge of the Rif mountains. Traditionally, the houses and walls in the narrow, winding streets of the old town are blue-washed. In the centre of the medina is the bustling Place Outa el Hammam, where colourful street cafes are ready to serve thirsty visitors. Keywords: Africa, colourful, picturesque, Maghreb
PMR-D7373 Morocco: Chefchaouen: the ancient town, founded in 1471, lies on the edge of the Rif mountains. Traditionally, the houses and walls in the narrow, winding streets of the old town are blue-washed. In the centre of the medina is the bustling Place Outa el Hammam, where the entrance to the mosque has a double studded door with blue and white painted surround. Keywords: Africa, Maghreb, picturesque, colourful
PMR-D7372 Morocco: Chefchaouen: the ancient town, founded in 1471, lies on the edge of the Rif mountains. Traditionally, the houses and walls in the narrow, winding streets of the old town are blue-washed. In the centre of the medina is the bustling Place Outa el Hammam, dominated by the surrounding mountains. Keywords: Africa, Maghreb, picturesque, colourful
PMR-D7371 Morocco: Chefchaouen: the ancient town, founded in 1471, lies on the edge of the Rif mountains. Traditionally, the houses and walls in the narrow, winding streets of the old town are blue-washed. In the centre of the medina is the bustling Place Outa el Hammam, dominated by the surrounding mountains. Keywords: Africa, Maghreb, picturesque, colourful
PMR-D7370 Morocco: Chefchaouen: the ancient town, founded in 1471, lies on the edge of the Rif mountains. Traditionally, the houses and walls in the narrow, winding streets of the old town are blue-washed. A shop selling brightly-coloured fabrics dsplays them on the street. Keywords: Africa, colourful, picturesque, Maghreb
PMR-D7369 Morocco: Chefchaouen: the ancient town, founded in 1471, lies on the edge of the Rif mountains. Traditionally, the houses and walls in the narrow, winding streets of the old town are blue-washed. Potted plants are universally popular. Keywords: Africa, colourful, picturesque, Maghreb
PMR-D7368 Morocco: Chefchaouen: the ancient town, founded in 1471, lies on the edge of the Rif mountains. Traditionally, the houses and walls in the narrow, winding streets of the old town are blue-washed. An orange-juice stall provides a splash of colour. Keywords: Africa, colourful, picturesque, Maghreb
PMR-D7367 Morocco: Chefchaouen: the ancient town, founded in 1471, lies on the edge of the Rif mountains. Traditionally, the houses and walls in the narrow, winding streets of the old town are blue-washed. Cats are welcome. Keywords: Africa, colourful, picturesque, Maghreb
PMR-D7366 Morocco: Chefchaouen: the ancient town, founded in 1471, lies on the edge of the Rif mountains. Traditionally, the houses and walls in the narrow, winding streets of the old town are blue-washed. A typical studded door with tiled surround. Keywords: Africa, colourful, picturesque, Maghreb
PMR-D7365 Morocco: Chefchaouen: the ancient town, founded in 1471, lies on the edge of the Rif mountains. Traditionally, the houses and walls in the narrow, winding streets of the old town are blue-washed. Keywords: Africa, colourful, picturesque, Maghreb
PMR-D7364 Morocco: Chefchaouen: the ancient town, founded in 1471, lies on the edge of the Rif mountains. Traditionally, the houses and walls in the narrow, winding streets of the old town are blue-washed. Squeezed between facades, this house almost resembles a tower. Keywords: Africa, colourful, picturesque, Maghreb
PMR-D7363 Morocco: Chefchaouen: the ancient town, founded in 1471, lies on the edge of the Rif mountains. Traditionally, the houses and walls in the narrow, winding streets of the old town are blue-washed. A handsome gateway with scalloped arch, all picked out in blue and white. Keywords: Africa, colourful, picturesque, Maghreb
PMR-D7362 Morocco: Chefchaouen: the ancient town, founded in 1471, lies on the edge of the Rif mountains. Traditionally, the houses and walls in the narrow, winding streets of the old town are blue-washed. Keywords: Africa, colourful, picturesque, Maghreb
PMR-D7361 Morocco: Chefchaouen: the ancient town, founded in 1471, lies on the edge of the Rif mountains. Traditionally, the houses and walls in the narrow, winding streets of the old town are blue-washed. Keywords: Africa, colourful, picturesque, Maghreb
PMR-D7360 Morocco: Chefchaouen: the ancient town, founded in 1471, lies on the edge of the Rif mountains. Traditionally, the houses and walls in the narrow, winding streets of the old town are blue-washed. Keywords: Africa, colourful, picturesque, Maghreb
PMR-D7108 Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: a narrow, high-walled canyon, just wide enough to walk through, in the Tadrart Mountains. Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar
PMR-D7107 Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: a narrow, high-walled canyon, just wide enough to walk through, in the Tadrart Mountains. Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar
PMR-D7106 Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: a narrow, high-walled canyon, just wide enough to walk through, in the Tadrart Mountains. Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar
PMR-D7105 Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: a narrow, high-walled canyon, just wide enough to walk through, in the Tadrart Mountains. Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar
PMR-D7104 Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: a narrow, high-walled canyon, just wide enough to walk through, in the Tadrart Mountains. Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar
PMR-D7103 Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: a narrow, high-walled canyon, just wide enough to walk through, in the Tadrart Mountains. Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar
PMR-D5722 Greece, Island of Symi: Bahriyeli sailing boats leaving Panormitis, showing the narrow entrance to the harbour. Keywords: Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, colourful, ship, coast
PMR-D4124 Turkey, Resadiye Peninsula, Knidos: the ruined town dates back to the 4th century BC in its present position and counted about 70,000 inhabitants. It had a famous medical school in its prime. The narrow entry channel into the Military Harbour. Keywords: maritime, Aegean , cruising, Bahriyeli C, picturesque, sailing ship, archeology, Hellenic, classical, excavations
PMR-D2780 Cyprus, Khirokitia-Vouni (Choirokoitia) aceramic Neolithic site, a settlement dating from approximately 6800 BC, in process of ongoing excavation. The village comprises large numbers of circular dwellings built of stone, complemented with pisé and mudbrick. Entrance to the village was through this narrow opening in the perimeter wall. Keywords: archeology, excavations, ruins, prehistoric, ancient, antiquity
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
PMR343-04 Germany, North Rhine-Westphalia, Cologne: tall, narrow, gabled, burgher houses (rebuilt after the war) and modern fountain on the Frankenwerft in the pedestrian zone. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, heritage, Köln
PMR298-05 Germany, Hessen, Limburg an der Lahn: the upper storeys of the half-timbered houses overhang the narrow streets and almost meet, in the old quarter. Germany, Hessen, Limburg an der Lahn: the upper storeys of the half-timbered houses overhang the narrow streets and almost meet, in the old quarter. Keywords: mediaeval, precarious, national heritage, picturesque, quaint, timber-framed buildings, historic building
PMR263-06 Germany, Rhineland Palatinate, Bernkastel: one of the many narrow, overhung alleys leading to the market square. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster, Rheinland-Pfalz
PMR248-04 Republic of San Marino (population ca. 32,000): Ristorante Titano and a typical steep, narrow street. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, tourism, defence
PMR209-02 Israel, Bethlehem: children returning from school along one of the typical narrow streets. Keywords: street scene, arab quarter, old quarter, young Israelis
PMR-D3576 People's Republic of China, Jiangsu Province, Wuzhen, a historic village with wooden buildings dating from the Ming and Qing Dynasties, made prosperous by its former silk trade: ancient residences, some in use as hotels, on the narrow main street, Dongda Jie. Keywords: architecture, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, Venice of the East, ancient, photogenic
PMR-D3528 Germany, Lower Saxony, Goslar: narrow cobbled street, An der Gose, with terraces of timber-frames houses on both sides. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster
PMR-D3361 Germany, Swiss Saxony (Sächsische Schweiz): the way up to the Pfaffenstein, a spectacular sandstone rock massif, leads through a narrow canyon. Keywords: picturesque, heritage, Swiss Saxony, sandstone, outcrops, rock formations, fantastic, geology, geological, faults , erosion, landscape, countryside
PMR-D2996 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schiebum: the River Ammer here must flow through a metre-wide strait. Keywords: nature, countryside, picturesque, ecology, biotope, geology, rocky, riverbed, narrows
PMR195-03 Italy, Lombardy, Ossuccio: a narrow cobbled alley sloping down to the water's edge of Lake Como. Keywords: heritage, mediaeval, boats, architecture, Lombardia, mountains, picturesque
PMR191-06 Italy, Campania, Isle of Capri: typical narrow side street in the town. Keywords: picturesque, heritage, architecture, shady, arch, steps
PMR189-10 Italy, Campania, Amalfi: the first Maritime Republic in Italy after the fall of the Roman Empire, Amalfi possessed one of the largest fleets of the area in the 11th century. The former Via Genova (now renamed) with a fishmonger's "fresco" on ceramic tiles. Keywords: picturesque, historic, architecture, heritage, culture, street scene, cliffs, rocky, narrow
PMR166-10 U.S.A., Utah, Bryce Canyon: the zig-zag trail down into the narrow gorge known as "Wall Street". Keywords: spectacular, geology, ecology, fissure, erosion, strata, nature, picturesque, scenic, photogenic, heritage, pinnacles
PMR165-01 U.S.A., Utah, Bryce Canyon: two natural bridges on the Navajo Loop trail. Trunks of dead Douglas firs remain propped up by the narrow canyon walls. Keywords: spectacular, geology, ecology, fissure, erosion, strata, nature, picturesque, scenic, photogenic, heritage, pinnacles
PMR-D1936 Cheshire: Bridgewater Canal at Lymm. Keywords: historic, picturesque, Bridgewater Canal, barges, narrow boats, architecture, heritage, mediaeval
PMR-D1935 England, Cheshire, Lymm: narrow boats on the Bridgewater Canal. Keywords: historic, picturesque, Bridgewater Canal, barges, narrow boats, architecture, heritage, mediaeval
PMR-D1934 England, Cheshire, Lymm: narrow boat on the Bridgewater Canal. Keywords: historic, mediaeval, heritage, architecture, narrow boats, barges, Bridgewater Canal, picturesque
PMR-D1933 England, Cheshire, Lymm: narrow boast on the Bridgewater Canal. Keywords: historic, picturesque, Bridgewater Canal, barges, narrow boats, architecture, heritage, mediaeval
PMR-D1924 England, Cheshire, Lymm: narrow boat on the Bridgewater Canal. Keywords: historic, picturesque, Bridgewater Canal, barges, narrow boats, architecture, heritage, mediaeval
PMR484-10 Germany, Schleswig-Holstein, Lubeck: red brick Gothic gables in one of the narrow streets of the old town. Keywords: mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage, architecture, cobblestones, red brick
PMR469-09 Romania. Transylvania, Sighisoara: one of the narrow, cobbled alleys in the old quarter, showing the thickness of some of the house walls. Keywords: mediaeval, Schaessburg, Siebenbürgen, picturesque, national heritage, architecture, fortifications, defence, Saxon Land
PMR506-07 Turkey, Istanbul: the only practical means of transport through crowded, narrow alleys is the porter, with suitable back-padding, paid by load. Keywords: porterage, back-breaking, cardboard cases, heavy, cartons
PMR494-11 Island of Crete, Samaria Gorge: Sidheresportes (Iron Gates), where the walls of the gorge narrow to 3 metres. Keywords: picturesque, walkers, hiking, hike, canyon, stoney, stones , cliffs, geology, geological, rocky, rocks
PMR491-08 Island of Santorini, Oia: donkeys are the only practical means of transport on such steep and narrow ways. The muleteer urges from the rear. Keywords: pedestrian zone, photogenic, old quarter, picturesque, hilltop site, beast of burden, ass
PMR491-07 Island of Santorini, Oia: donkeys are the only practical means of transport on such steep and narrow ways. Keywords: pedestrian zone, photogenic, old quarter, picturesque, hilltop site, beast of burden, ass
PMR457-04 Slovakia, Bratislava: typical of the narrow alleyways in the old quarter of the city is the Basteigasse. Keywords: mediaeval, cobblestones, capital city, Pressburg, architecture, national heritage, picturesque
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
PMR519-10 Italy, Sicily, Agrigento: early Christian and Byzantine cemetery, bisected by a narrow "street", with the new town in the background. Keywords: archeological, necropolis, graveyard, graves, Sicilia, excavations, archeology, historical, national heritage
PMR518-11 Italy, Sicily, Siracusa: the narrow strait separating Ortygia from the mainland is popular with anglers. Keywords: Sicilia, architecture, quayside scene, fisherman, fishing
PMR114K-32 Jordan: Petra is a historical city dating back to about 500-600 BC, founded by the Nabataeans, whose capital it was. Lying in the Wadi Musa, many of its temples and tombs were carved out of the sandstone rock in gorges and in cliff faces, and some have been well preserved from erosion. The architecture shows evidence of Egyptian, and later, Graeco-Roman influence, but the Nabataeans had their own, distinctive style. The city in the desert thrived due to a well thought-out system of water control. Petra was designated a World Heritage Site on 6th December 1985. This picture: the "Siq" narrows to a few metres width; on the left, the Nabataian water conduits in the wall. Keywords: rose red city, geology, archeological site, Egyptian architecture, Greek architecture, Roman architecture, rock tombs, natural caves, Nabataean capital
PMR114K-04 England, Staffordshire, Burton-on-Trent: the waterfront pub and restaurant at Barton Marina, with moored narrow boats in the foreground. Keywords: Barton Marina, houseboats, colourful, narrow boats, barges
PMR114K-03 England, Staffordshire, Burton-on-Trent: the waterfront pub and restaurant at Barton Marina, with moored narrow boats in the foreground. Keywords: Barton Marina, houseboats, colourful, narrow boats, barges
PMR114K-02 England, Staffordshire, Burton-on-Trent: the waterfront pub and restaurant at Barton Marina, with moored narrow boats in the foreground. Keywords: Barton Marina, houseboats, colourful, narrow boats, barges
PMR114K-01 England, Staffordshire, Burton-on-Trent: general view of the narrow boats moored in Barton Marina, with reflections in the water. Keywords: Barton Marina, barges, narrow boats, colourful, houseboats
PMR105K-26 Peru: Cusco/Cuzco/Qosqo (3300 metres a.s.l.), was occupied by the Killke people, from about 900 to 1200 AD, after which it became the capital city of the Incas. Inca legend has it that the city was built by Chief Pachacuti. In 1533 the Spanish arrived and largely rebuilt the city. UNESCO declared it a World Heritage Site in 1983. Away from the centre the roads can be narrow and steep: llamas and cars. Keywords: High Andes, architecture, colonial architecture, Historical Capital of Peru, The Imperial City, La Ciudad Imperial, Qosqo, Cuzco
PMR097K-26 Brazil, Iguassu Falls, a system of 275 waterfalls stretching for 2.7 kilometres between Brazil and Argentina. Water from Salto Mbiga roars through the narrows. Keywords: tropical monsoon area, Iguacu Falls, Iguazu Falls
PMR092K-34 Turkey, Gallipoli Peninsula, Kilitbahir: container ship passing through the Dardanelles, showing how narrow the strait is. Keywords: First World War, Dardanelles Campaign, ANZAC, 25th April 1915, Allied landings, Battlefields, Military Cemeteries, Military Graves, Memorials, WWI Battlefields, Atatürk, Mustafa Kemal
PMR090K-08 Albania, Berat: In the 6th century BC the town was a Greek fortress-settlement of the Dassaretae tribe, later the Illyrian town of "Antipatrea", and then taken by the Romans in the 2nd century BC. Here: a narrow cobbled street in the old walled citadel on the hilltop ("Kala"), where the bay windows of the second storey Ottoman houses almost meet. Keywords: Shqiperia, Ottoman, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage, historic town, Turkish houses, architecture
PMR082K-12 Cyprus, Omodhos: A typical narrow street, with overhanging orange tree. Keywords: landscape, photogenic, picturesque, visitor attraction, heritage, traditional village, village
PMR082K-06 Cyprus, Akamas Peninsula: the upper reaches of the Avgas Gorge, where it narrows to 3 metres in places. Keywords: cliffs, Avagas Gorge, narrow way, stony, rocky, chasm
PMR082K-05 Cyprus, Akamas Peninsula: the upper reaches of the Avgas Gorge, where it narrows to 3 metres in places. Keywords: cliffs, Avagas Gorge, narrow way, stony, rocky, chasm
PMR081K-15 Tunisia: Sidi Bou Said, the famous blue and white town, beloved of artists, where Klee, Macke and Moilliet sojourned in 1914. View from a roof terrace, looking down on the narrow main street. Keywords: Islamic, picturesque, Muslim, Mohamed, heritage, historic, Maghreb, architecture
PMR056K-30 Malta, Gozo, Xlendi: speedboat entering the narrow bay, with coastal cliffs in the background.
PMR017K-15 Syria: A typical street in the old quarter of Damascus, with the dome of a new mosque visible behind. Keywords: arab city, alleyway, narrow streets, middle east, Islam, Mohamed, muslim
PMR017K-12 Syria: A typical street in the old quarter of Damascus, with overhanging bays on the higher storeys. Keywords: arab city, alleyway, narrow streets, middle east
PMR036K-16 Namibia: Kolmanskop Ghost Town, abandoned after the diamond rush came to an end in the 1920s, and now being refurbished. Here, a section of the narrow gauge railway which delivered water to the door, daily. Keywords: mining town, diamond mining, colonial life a century ago
PMR033K-25 England, Staffordshire: Canal cruiser conversion of a narrow boat emerging from the locks near Shugborough. Keywords: canal holidays, British waterways, floating accommodation
PMR073K-16 Spain, Lanzarote: view of part of the island of La Graciosa and the narrow strait, from the Mirador del Rio, built into the cliffs on the north coast of Lanzarote by César Manrique. Keywords: Canary Islands, sunshine, holidays, leisure, volcanic
PMR067K-26 Germany, Bavaria: Originally a Celtic colony (Radasbona) and then later a Roman settlement (Castra Regina), Regensburg boasts a wealth of historic buildings. It was named a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2006. Here: typical narrow, cobbled street in the old quarter, with open air restaurant tables. Keywords: UNESCO World Heritage Site, German Architecture, Germen heritage
PMR064K-02 Bulgaria, Teshel, Yagodinska peshtera: the narrow access road through the gorge, only recently finished, leads to Bulgaria's largest cave.
PMR422-04 Germany, Upper Bavaria: on the narrow summit of the Brünnstein (1634 metres) with the tiny summit chapel. Keywords: alpine, mountain range, Alps, alpine scenery, picturesque, countryside, nature, hiking, trekking, outdoor life
PMR414-02 Germany, Bavaria, Franconia, Weissenburg: narrow cobbled streets with half-timbered houses. Keywords: mediaeval, wattle and daub, architecture, national heritage, picturesque
PMR385-05 Australia, Queensland: Hinchinbrook Island, separated from the mainland by a narrow channel, is a national park. Keywords: outback, wildlife, flora and fauna, wilderness, bush, nature, natural, geology, vegetation, savannah, ecology, biotope, tropical
PMR675-11 Mongolia, Övörkhangai: Yolyn Am (Vulture's Mouth) Gorge in the Saikhan National Park (Gobi Desert) where Griffon Vultures are always to be seen. A metre-thick layer of ice can still be found in the narrows, even in summer. Keywords: Mongol, sharmanism, religious monuments, Chinggis Khaan, Genghis Khan, steppe, Outer Mongolia
PMR635-04 Germany, Lower Saxony, Hamelin: a typical narrow street of timber framed houses with pavement café in the foreground. Keywords: historic town, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage, Niedersachsen, Hameln, pied piper of Hamelin, rat catcher, legends, Renaissance architecture
PMR612-09 Bulgaria: Veliko Tarnovo, situated on a rocky hill within a loop of the River Yantra, was the first capital of Bulgaria from 1187, after the foundation of the Second Bulgarian Empire (1185-1393) by the Assen Brothers, Peter and Ivan. The site was previously occupied by the Thracians and then the Romans before the Bulgarians came in the 12 th century. Here: the sole entry to the fortified Tsarevets Hill, along a narrow ridge and through several fortified gateways. Keywords: historical site, archeological site, Bulgarian heritage, fortifications, battlements, defence towers, ruined fortifications, archeological excavations
PMR605-08 Malta, Ghar Hasan: entrance to this cave, fount of legends, is about 70 metres above the sea, reached by a narrow path cut into the cliff. Keywords: cave, coast, cliffs
PMR643-09 Libya, Fezzan: Ghat, an oasis town and permanent Tuareg settlement on the Algerian border going back to Garamantian times (1st century BC). One of the narrow streets in the medina, lined with mud brick walls. Keywords: Maghreb, barren, sand-dune landscape, sand dunes, Sahara Desert, mud brick buildings, adobe, Tuareg architecture, historical oasis town

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