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Aircraft (4 files)

PMR119K-36
Germany, Bavaria, Munich: D-LZZF Zeppelin LZ N07-100 Airship (c/n 003) passing over Munich's Botanical Gardens.
Keywords: metropolis, mediaeval, capital of Bavaria, München, picturesque, Baroque, architecture, historic, national heritage

PMR107K-01
Peru, Cusco: PNP-502 Mil MI-17 helicopter (c/n 96021) of the Policia Nacional at Cusco airport.
Keywords: aviation, aeroplane, airplane, airliner, aircraft, helicopter, National Police, airforce

PMR025K-31a
Australia, Tasmania: VH-AAW Cessna Tu.206F Turbo Stationair (c/n 03369) at the Cradle Mountain landing strip in the National Park.
Keywords: air connections in the wilds, air supply of provisions

PMR-D4271
Turkey, Bodrum Airport: HZ-XY7, (c/n 2165) Airbus A.320-200 of National Air Services.
Keywords: aircraft, air transport, airliner, aviation, airplane, aeroplane

Travel (3,909 files)

PMR174-03
U.S.A., New York: United Nations General Assembly Building, from United Nations Plaza, with flags of all nations in alphabetical order.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city

PMR174-02
U.S.A., New York: United Nations General Assembly Building, from the gardens by the East River.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city

PMR174-01
U.S.A., New York: United Nations Secretariat Building, with sculpture "swords into ploughshares" presented by the USSR, in the foreground.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city, monument, statue, bronze figure

PMR173-06
U.S.A., New York: north-east view from the top of the Empire State Building (1472 feet high, 102 storeys), with Panam, Chrysler, and United Nations Buildings, and Queensboro Bridge.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city, panorama, bird's-eye view, skyscrapers, tower blocks, high-rise

PMR172-12
U.S.A., New York: United Nations Secretariat Building (skyscraper), Conference Building (foreground), and the General Assembly Building (right), from the East River. Chrysler Building in the background.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city, skyscrapers, tower blocks, high-rise

PMR172-11
U.S.A., New York: United Nations Buildings from the East River.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city, skyscrapers, tower blocks, high-rise

PMR167-12
U.S.A., Wyoming, Yellowstone National Park: North American Bison (Bison bison) on the Mud Volcano trail, near Sour Lake. U.S.A., Wyoming, Yellowstone National Park: North American Bison (Bison bison) on the Mud Volcano trail, near Sour Lake.
Keywords: nature, heritage, UNESCO, Bovidae, wild animals, mammals

PMR167-11
U.S.A., Wyoming, Yellowstone National Park: North American Bison (Bison bison) on the Mud Volcano trail, near Sour Lake.
Keywords: nature, heritage, UNESCO, Bovidae, wild animals, mammals

PMR167-10
U.S.A., Wyoming, Yellowstone National Park: view across Yellowstone Lake with the snow-capped Absaroka Mountains in the distance.
Keywords: spectacular, geology, ecology, fissure, nature, picturesque, scenic, photogenic, heritage, UNESCO, geothermal, volcanism, geyser, hot springs

PMR167-09
U.S.A., Wyoming, Yellowstone National Park: warm springs at Grant Village on the shores of the Yellowstone Lake. In the foreground a deep, translucent blue pool, with bright yellow algae growing round the rim.
Keywords: spectacular, geology, ecology, fissure, nature, picturesque, scenic, photogenic, heritage, UNESCO, geothermal, volcanism, geyser, hot springs

PMR167-08
U.S.A., Wyoming, Yellowstone National Park: warm springs at Grant Village on the shores of the Yellowstone Lake. Various hues of algae on the edge of a deeper pool.
Keywords: spectacular, geology, ecology, fissure, nature, picturesque, scenic, photogenic, heritage, UNESCO, geothermal, volcanism, geyser, hot springs

PMR167-07
U.S.A., Wyoming, Yellowstone National Park: warm springs at Grant Village on the shores of the Yellowstone Lake. Differerent types and colours of algae growing in the hot water run-off from the springs. The different colours indicate different water temperatures. Dead Lodgepole Pine trunks act as "wicks", and soak up minerals until they become petrified.
Keywords: spectacular, geology, ecology, fissure, nature, picturesque, scenic, photogenic, heritage, UNESCO, geothermal, volcanism, geyser, hot springs

PMR167-06
U.S.A., Wyoming, Yellowstone National Park: warm springs at Grant Village on the shores of the Yellowstone Lake. In the foreground a translucent blue pool, with the mouth of the hot water fissure visible at the bottom.
Keywords: spectacular, geology, ecology, fissure, nature, picturesque, scenic, photogenic, heritage, UNESCO, geothermal, volcanism, geyser, hot springs

PMR167-05
U.S.A., Wyoming, Yellowstone National Park: warm springs at Grant Village on the shores of the Yellowstone Lake.
Keywords: spectacular, geology, ecology, fissure, nature, picturesque, scenic, photogenic, heritage, UNESCO, geothermal, volcanism, geyser, hot springs

PMR167-04
U.S.A., Wyoming, Yellowstone National Park: warm springs at Grant Village on the shores of the Yellowstone Lake.
Keywords: spectacular, geology, ecology, fissure, nature, picturesque, scenic, photogenic, heritage, UNESCO, geothermal, volcanism, geyser, hot springs

PMR164-05
U.S.A., Utah, Zion National Park: "The East Temple" (2167 metres) with "Towers of the Virgin" peaks in the distance.
Keywords: spectacular, geology, ecology, fissure, erosion, strata, nature, picturesque, scenic, photogenic, heritage, cliffs, mountains, valley, colourful

PMR164-04
U.S.A., Utah, Zion National Park: Opuntia Cactus with large red flower.
Keywords: nature, flora, botany, botanical, bloom, vivid, prickly, colourful

PMR164-03
U.S.A., Utah, Zion National Park: Virgin River in Zion Canyon, with Sentinel Mountain (2181 metres) behind.
Keywords: spectacular, geology, ecology, fissure, erosion, strata, nature, picturesque, scenic, photogenic, heritage

PMR164-02
U.S.A., Utah, Zion National Park: "The Beehives" (2080 metres) and "Altar of Sacrifice" (2259 metres) mountains.
Keywords: spectacular, geology, ecology, fissure, erosion, strata, nature, picturesque, scenic, photogenic, heritage

PMR163-12
U.S.A., Arizona, Grand Canyon National Park: De Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter of Grand Canyon Airlines - one of the sightseeing aircraft which fly into the canyon.
Keywords: aircraft, air transport, airliner, aviation, airplane, aeroplane, feeder-liner

PMR163-11
U.S.A., Arizona, Grand Canyon National Park: depth of the canyon is about one mile, and distance rim-to-rim up to 18 miles. Spectacular outcrops from the south rim in the region of Hermit's Rest. Looking over the south rim towards Grand Canyon Village. Seen from the air.
Keywords: spectacular, geology, ecology, Colorado River, fissure, erosion, strata, nature, picturesque, scenic, photogenic, UNESCO, heritage, aerial view

PMR163-10
U.S.A., Arizona, Grand Canyon National Park: depth of the canyon is about one mile, and distance rim-to-rim up to 18 miles. Spectacular outcrops from the south rim in the region of Havasupai Point. Typical semi-circular erosion of cliffs to form an "amphitheatre". Seen from the air. the air.
Keywords: spectacular, geology, ecology, Colorado River, fissure, erosion, strata, nature, picturesque, scenic, photogenic, UNESCO, heritage, aerial view

PMR163-09
U.S.A., Arizona, Grand Canyon National Park: depth of the canyon is about one mile, and distance rim-to-rim up to 18 miles. Spectacular outcrops from the south rim in the region of Havasupai Point. Seen from the air.
Keywords: spectacular, geology, ecology, Colorado River, fissure, erosion, strata, nature, picturesque, scenic, photogenic, UNESCO, heritage, aerial view

PMR163-08
U.S.A., Arizona, Grand Canyon National Park: depth of the canyon is about one mile, and distance rim-to-rim up to 18 miles. Colorado River, seen from the air, looking west. South rim of the Grand Canyon in the background.
Keywords: spectacular, geology, ecology, Colorado River, fissure, erosion, strata, nature, picturesque, scenic, photogenic, UNESCO, heritage, aerial view

PMR163-07
U.S.A., Arizona, Grand Canyon National Park: depth of the canyon is about one mile, and distance rim-to-rim up to 18 miles. Unidentified side canyon, running towards the north rim, seen from the air.
Keywords: spectacular, geology, ecology, Colorado River, fissure, erosion, strata, nature, picturesque, scenic, photogenic, UNESCO, heritage, aerial view

PMR163-06
U.S.A., Arizona, Grand Canyon National Park: depth of the canyon is about one mile, and distance rim-to-rim up to 18 miles. Bright Angel Canyon, seen from the air. Phantom Ranch is in the trees, just off the bottom of the picture.
Keywords: spectacular, geology, ecology, Colorado River, fissure, erosion, strata, nature, picturesque, scenic, photogenic, UNESCO, heritage, aerial view

PMR163-05
U.S.A., Arizona, Grand Canyon National Park: depth of the canyon is about one mile, and distance rim-to-rim up to 18 miles. River gulley, with north rim of the canyon in the background, seen from the air.
Keywords: spectacular, geology, ecology, Colorado River, fissure, erosion, strata, nature, picturesque, scenic, photogenic, UNESCO, heritage, aerial view

PMR163-04
U.S.A., Arizona, Grand Canyon National Park: depth of the canyon is about one mile, and distance rim-to-rim up to 18 miles. The muddy Colorado River, seen from the air, looking north.
Keywords: spectacular, geology, ecology, Colorado River, fissure, erosion, strata, nature, picturesque, scenic, photogenic, UNESCO, heritage, aerial view

PMR163-03
U.S.A., Arizona, Grand Canyon National Park: camping at Grand Canyon Village, in a wood of Ponderosa Pines.
Keywords: spectacular, geology, ecology, Colorado River, fissure, erosion, strata, nature, picturesque, scenic, photogenic, UNESCO, heritage, tent

PMR163-02
U.S.A., Arizona, Grand Canyon National Park: depth of the canyon is about one mile, and distance rim-to-rim up to 18 miles. Evening outlook from Grandview Point, with Pinyon Pines in the foreground.
Keywords: spectacular, geology, ecology, Colorado River, fissure, erosion, strata, nature, picturesque, scenic, photogenic, UNESCO, heritage

PMR163-01
U.S.A., Arizona, Grand Canyon National Park: depth of the canyon is about one mile, and distance rim-to-rim up to 18 miles. Evening outlook from Grandview Point.
Keywords: spectacular, geology, ecology, Colorado River, fissure, erosion, strata, nature, picturesque, scenic, photogenic, UNESCO, heritage

PMR162-12
U.S.A., Arizona, Grand Canyon National Park: depth of the canyon is about one mile, and distance rim-to-rim up to 18 miles. Late afternoon at Grandview Point; view looking north-east, with "Wotan's Throne" and "Vishnu Temple" visible.
Keywords: spectacular, geology, ecology, Colorado River, fissure, erosion, strata, nature, picturesque, scenic, photogenic, UNESCO, heritage

PMR162-11
U.S.A., Arizona, Grand Canyon National Park: depth of the canyon is about one mile, and distance rim-to-rim up to 18 miles. Late afternoon at Grandview Point (7399 feet), with the branch of a Pinyon Pine.
Keywords: spectacular, geology, ecology, Colorado River, fissure, erosion, strata, nature, picturesque, scenic, photogenic, UNESCO, heritage

PMR162-10
U.S.A., Arizona, Grand Canyon National Park: depth of the canyon is about one mile, and distance rim-to-rim up to 18 miles. View through the trees at Moran Point.
Keywords: spectacular, geology, ecology, Colorado River, fissure, erosion, strata, nature, picturesque, scenic, photogenic, UNESCO, heritage

PMR162-09
U.S.A., Arizona, Grand Canyon National Park: depth of the canyon is about one mile, and distance rim-to-rim up to 18 miles. Moran Point.
Keywords: spectacular, geology, ecology, Colorado River, fissure, erosion, strata, nature, picturesque, scenic, photogenic, UNESCO, heritage

PMR162-06
U.S.A., Arizona, Grand Canyon National Park: depth of the canyon is about one mile, and distance rim-to-rim up to 18 miles. View from Lipan Point, looking west.
Keywords: spectacular, geology, ecology, Colorado River, fissure, erosion, strata, nature, picturesque, scenic, photogenic, UNESCO, heritage

PMR162-05
U.S.A., Arizona, Grand Canyon National Park: depth of the canyon is about one mile, and distance rim-to-rim up to 18 miles. View from Lipan Point, looking north.
Keywords: spectacular, geology, ecology, Colorado River, fissure, erosion, strata, nature, picturesque, scenic, photogenic, UNESCO, heritage

PMR162-04
U.S.A., Arizona, Grand Canyon National Park: depth of the canyon is about one mile, and distance rim-to-rim up to 18 miles. Desert View Watchtower, overlooking the Grand Canyon and the Painted Desert, built by traditional Indian methods and decorated internally by Hopi Indian artists.
Keywords: spectacular, geology, ecology, Colorado River, fissure, erosion, strata, nature, picturesque, scenic, photogenic, UNESCO, heritage

PMR162-03
U.S.A., Arizona, Grand Canyon National Park: depth of the canyon is about one mile, and distance rim-to-rim up to 18 miles. The public viewing platform at Desert View (bottom right). The Painted Desert lies to the right.
Keywords: spectacular, geology, ecology, Colorado River, fissure, erosion, strata, nature, picturesque, scenic, photogenic, UNESCO, heritage

PMR162-02
U.S.A., Arizona, Grand Canyon National Park: depth of the canyon is about one mile, and distance rim-to-rim up to 18 miles. View to the west from Desert View.
Keywords: spectacular, geology, ecology, Colorado River, fissure, erosion, strata, nature, picturesque, scenic, photogenic, UNESCO, heritage

PMR162-01
U.S.A., Arizona, Grand Canyon National Park: depth of the canyon is about one mile, and distance rim-to-rim up to 18 miles. View to the north from Desert View.
Keywords: spectacular, geology, ecology, Colorado River, fissure, erosion, strata, nature, picturesque, scenic, photogenic, UNESCO, heritage

PMR161-12
U.S.A., Arizona, Grand Canyon National Park: depth of the canyon is about one mile, and distance rim-to-rim up to 18 miles. View of the Bright Angel Trail from the south rim by Bright Angel Lodge.
Keywords: spectacular, geology, ecology, Colorado River, fissure, erosion, strata, nature, picturesque, scenic, photogenic, UNESCO, heritage

PMR161-10
U.S.A., Arizona, Grand Canyon National Park: depth of the canyon is about one mile, and distance rim-to-rim up to 18 miles. Common flower on the south rim: Giant Red Indian Paintbrush (Castilleja miniata).
Keywords: spectacular, geology, ecology, Colorado River, fissure, erosion, strata, nature, picturesque, scenic, photogenic, UNESCO, heritage

PMR161-09
U.S.A., Arizona, Grand Canyon National Park: depth of the canyon is about one mile, and distance rim-to-rim up to 18 miles. View of the Bright Angel Canyon, where the trail ascends to the north rim.
Keywords: spectacular, geology, ecology, Colorado River, fissure, erosion, strata, nature, picturesque, scenic, photogenic, UNESCO, heritage

PMR161-08
U.S.A., Arizona, Grand Canyon National Park: depth of the canyon is about one mile, and distance rim-to-rim up to 18 miles. Typical flora of the south rim: Pinyon Pines, Utah Juniper Yuccas, etc.
Keywords: spectacular, geology, ecology, Colorado River, fissure, erosion, strata, nature, picturesque, scenic, photogenic, UNESCO, heritage

PMR161-07
U.S.A., Arizona, Grand Canyon National Park: depth of the canyon is about one mile, and distance rim-to-rim up to 18 miles. The Bright Angel Trail leading down to the suspension bridge over the Colorado River.
Keywords: spectacular, geology, ecology, Colorado River, fissure, erosion, strata, nature, picturesque, scenic, photogenic, UNESCO, heritage

PMR161-06
U.S.A., Arizona, Grand Canyon National Park: depth of the canyon is about one mile, and distance rim-to-rim up to 18 miles. View from Yavapai Point on the south rim.
Keywords: spectacular, geology, ecology, Colorado River, fissure, erosion, strata, nature, picturesque, scenic, photogenic, UNESCO, heritage

PMR159-09
U.S.A., California: Death Valley National Park, at 86 metres below sea level, the second lowest place in the western hemisphere. Devil's Spineflower (Chorizanthe rigida) (upper right).
Keywords: desert, dry, salt flats, colourful, mineral deposits, drought, landscape, parched, mountains, rock formations, spectacular, flora, botany, botanical, succulents

PMR159-06
U.S.A., California: Death Valley National Park, at 86 metres below sea level, the second lowest place in the western hemisphere. Velvet Turtleback (Psathyrotes ramosissima), one of the few flowering plants to flourish in the desert conditions.
Keywords: desert, dry, salt flats, colourful, mineral deposits, drought, landscape, parched, mountains, rock formations, spectacular, flora, botany, botanical, succulent

PMR159-03
U.S.A., California: Death Valley National Park, at 86 metres below sea level, the second lowest place in the western hemisphere. Desert Holly (Atriplex hymenelytra).
Keywords: desert, dry, salt flats, colourful, mineral deposits, drought, landscape, parched, mountains, rock formations, spectacular, plants, botany, flora

PMR160-03
U.S.A., California: Death Valley National Park, at 86 metres below sea level, the second lowest place in the western hemisphere. The "Artist's Palette", a particularly unusual mosaic of red, yellow, orange, green, violet, brown and black hues.
Keywords: desert, dry, salt flats, colourful, mineral deposits, drought, landscape, parched, mountains, rock formations, spectacular

PMR160-02
U.S.A., California: Death Valley National Park, at 86 metres below sea level, the second lowest place in the western hemisphere. A deep gulley eroded in the yellow clay, with the "Artist's Palette" in the background.
Keywords: desert, dry, salt flats, colourful, mineral deposits, drought, landscape, parched, mountains, rock formations, spectacular

PMR160-01
U.S.A., California: Death Valley National Park, at 86 metres below sea level, the second lowest place in the western hemisphere. Shades of pink and yellow in a gorge in the Black Mountains.
Keywords: desert, dry, salt flats, colourful, mineral deposits, drought, landscape, parched, mountains, rock formations, spectacular

PMR159-10
U.S.A., California: Death Valley National Park, at 86 metres below sea level, the second lowest place in the western hemisphere.
Keywords: desert, dry, salt flats, colourful, mineral deposits, drought, landscape, parched, mountains, rock formations, spectacular

PMR159-08
U.S.A., California: Death Valley National Park, at 86 metres below sea level, the second lowest place in the western hemisphere. Part of the Black Mountains.
Keywords: desert, dry, salt flats, colourful, mineral deposits, drought, landscape, parched, mountains, rock formations, spectacular

PMR160-12
U.S.A., California: Death Valley National Park, at 86 metres below sea level, the second lowest place in the western hemisphere. Shades of brown, ochre and yellow from a dried-up river bed, with distant blue hills.
Keywords: desert, dry, salt flats, colourful, mineral deposits, drought, landscape, parched, mountains, rock formations, spectacular

PMR160-11
U.S.A., California: Death Valley National Park, at 86 metres below sea level, the second lowest place in the western hemisphere. Dante's View, looking across Death Valley to the south, with alpine aster in the foreground.
Keywords: desert, dry, salt flats, colourful, mineral deposits, drought, landscape, parched, mountains, rock formations, spectacular, flora, botany, botanical

PMR160-10
U.S.A., California: Death Valley National Park, at 86 metres below sea level, the second lowest place in the western hemisphere. Dante's View. At this height vegetation makes a welcome reappearance. Many Horned Toads around.
Keywords: desert, dry, salt flats, colourful, mineral deposits, drought, landscape, parched, mountains, rock formations, spectacular

PMR160-09
U.S.A., California: Death Valley National Park: Under this salt lake lies the lowest elevation in the U.S.A.: 282 feet below sea level. U.S.A., California: Death Valley National Park: Under this salt lake lies the lowest elevation in the U.S.A.: 282 feet below sea level.
Keywords: desert, dry, salt flats, colourful, mineral deposits, drought, landscape, parched, mountains, rock formations, spectacular

PMR160-08
U.S.A., California: Death Valley National Park, at 86 metres below sea level, the second lowest place in the western hemisphere. Looking north from Dante's View, 5475 feet above sea level.
Keywords: desert, dry, salt flats, colourful, mineral deposits, drought, landscape, parched, mountains, rock formations, spectacular

PMR160-07
U.S.A., California: Death Valley National Park, at 86 metres below sea level, the second lowest place in the western hemisphere. View of the spectacularly eroded ridges of yellow clay from Zabriskie Point, seen from the side.
Keywords: desert, dry, salt flats, colourful, mineral deposits, drought, landscape, parched, mountains, rock formations, spectacular

PMR160-06
U.S.A., California: Death Valley National Park, at 86 metres below sea level, the second lowest place in the western hemisphere. View of the spectacularly eroded ridges of yellow clay from Zabriskie Point. U.S.A., California: Death Valley National Park, at 86 metres below sea level, the second lowest place in the western hemisphere. View of the spectacularly eroded ridges of yellow clay from Zabriskie Point.
Keywords: desert, dry, salt flats, colourful, mineral deposits, drought, landscape, parched, mountains, rock formations, spectacular

PMR160-05
U.S.A., California: Death Valley National Park, at 86 metres below sea level, the second lowest place in the western hemisphere. "Old Dinah", a veteran steam tractor used by miners for transporting extracted borax ore, dating from 1894.
Keywords: desert, dry, salt flats, colourful, mineral deposits, drought, landscape, parched, mountains, rock formations, spectacular, locomotive, machinery

PMR160-04
U.S.A., California: Death Valley National Park, at 86 metres below sea level, the second lowest place in the western hemisphere. Camping at Furnace Creek.
Keywords: desert, dry, salt flats, colourful, mineral deposits, drought, landscape, parched, mountains, rock formations, spectacular, tent

PMR159-12
U.S.A., California: Death Valley National Park, at 86 metres below sea level, the second lowest place in the western hemisphere.
Keywords: desert, dry, salt flats, colourful, mineral deposits, drought, landscape, parched, mountains, rock formations, spectacular

PMR159-11
U.S.A., California: Death Valley National Park, at 86 metres below sea level, the second lowest place in the western hemisphere.
Keywords: desert, dry, salt flats, colourful, mineral deposits, drought, landscape, parched, mountains, rock formations, spectacular

PMR159-07
U.S.A., California: Death Valley National Park, at 86 metres below sea level, the second lowest place in the western hemisphere. Part of the Black Mountains.
Keywords: desert, dry, salt flats, colourful, mineral deposits, drought, landscape, parched, mountains, rock formations, spectacular

PMR159-05
U.S.A., California: Death Valley National Park, at 86 metres below sea level, the second lowest place in the western hemisphere.
Keywords: desert, dry, salt flats, colourful, mineral deposits, drought, landscape, parched, mountains, rock formations, spectacular

PMR159-04
U.S.A., California: Death Valley National Park, at 86 metres below sea level, the second lowest place in the western hemisphere. Yellow earth is coloured by the iron ores it contains.
Keywords: desert, dry, salt flats, colourful, mineral deposits, drought, landscape, parched, mountains, rock formations, spectacular

PMR159-02
U.S.A., California: Death Valley National Park, at 86 metres below sea level, the second lowest place in the western hemisphere. Mouth of the Marble Canyon, looking onto the salt lakes of Death Valley.
Keywords: desert, dry, salt flats, colourful, mineral deposits, drought, landscape, parched, mountains, rock formations, spectacular

PMR159-01
U.S.A., California: Death Valley National Park, at 86 metres below sea level, the second lowest place in the western hemisphere. Torrent-smoothed walls of the Marble Canyon, nesting place of Ravens.
Keywords: desert, dry, salt flats, colourful, mineral deposits, drought, landscape, parched, mountains, rock formations, spectacular

PMR158-12
U.S.A., California: Death Valley National Park, at 86 metres below sea level, the second lowest place in the western hemisphere. Late afternoon view of the Black Mountains near Zabriskie Point.
Keywords: desert, dry, salt flats, colourful, mineral deposits, drought, landscape, parched, mountains, rock formations, spectacular

PMR158-11
U.S.A., California: Death Valley National Park, at 86 metres below sea level, the second lowest place in the western hemisphere. A typical view with saltpan in the foreground.
Keywords: desert, dry, salt flats, colourful, mineral deposits, drought, landscape, parched, mountains, rock formations, spectacular

PMR155-10
England, London: Cruiser "Belfast" on the River Thames, with Tower Bridge in the background.
Keywords: metropolis, capital city, culture, historic, national heritage, warship, naval museum

PMR155-09
England, London: St. Paul's Cathedral - south front. England, London: St. Paul's Cathedral - south front.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, Christopher Wren

PMR155-08
England, London: St. Paul's Cathedral from the south-west.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, Christopher Wren

PMR155-07
England, London: Houses of Parliament, seen from the Albert Embankment.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, neo-Gothic, Big Ben

PMR155-06
England, London: Houses of Parliament, with reflections in the River Thames.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, neo-Gothic, Big Ben

PMR155-04
England: windmill at Horsey, Norfolk Broads.
Keywords: picturesque, historic, national heritage, reeds, reflections, autumn

PMR154-02
Germany, Rhineland Palatinate, Speyer: the cathedral, one of the largest Romanesque cathedrals in Germany, begun in 1027. View showing two of the four Romanesque towers.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, mediaeval, Rheinland-Pfalz, dwarf gallery

PMR154-01
Germany, Rhineland Palatinate, Speyer: west front of the cathedral, one of the largest Romanesque cathedrals in Germany, begun in 1027. The west front, by Heinrich Hubsch, was only completed in 1861.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, mediaeval, rose window, stone carving, Romanesque arch, Rheinland-Pfalz

PMR153-12
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Oktoberfest Costume Procession: Ceremonial Dray of the Paulaner Brewery, Munich.
Keywords: colourful, beer festival, München, traditional, dirndl, uniform, national dress, regional dress, lederhosen, ceremonial

PMR153-11
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Oktoberfest Costume Procession: Ceremonial Dray of the Lowenbrau Brewery, Munich.
Keywords: colourful, beer festival, München, traditional, dirndl, uniform, national dress, regional dress, lederhosen, ceremonial, Löwenbräu

PMR153-10
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Oktoberfest Costume Procession: Italian girls from Sardinia with beautiful lace head-dresses (Gruppo folcloristico Is Prendas Quartucciu).
Keywords: colourful, beer festival, München, traditional, dirndl, uniform, national dress, regional dress, lederhosen, ceremonial

PMR153-09
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Oktoberfest Costume Procession: Group of French stilt-walkers in folk-costume (Le Rondeau Bordelaise) from Bordeaux, a tradition due to their marshy homeland.
Keywords: colourful, beer festival, München, traditional, dirndl, uniform, national dress, regional dress, lederhosen, ceremonial

PMR153-08
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Oktoberfest Costume Procession: Girls in Swabian costume with huge multicoloured "crown" head-dresses.
Keywords: colourful, beer festival, München, traditional, dirndl, uniform, national dress, regional dress, lederhosen, ceremonial

PMR153-07
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Oktoberfest Costume Procession: men and women in the black and white costumes of Swabia.
Keywords: colourful, beer festival, München, traditional, dirndl, uniform, national dress, regional dress, lederhosen, ceremonial

PMR153-06
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Oktoberfest Costume Procession: "Six-in-hand" - the ceremonial dray of the Spaten Brewery of Munich.
Keywords: colourful, beer festival, München, traditional, dirndl, uniform, national dress, regional dress, lederhosen, ceremonial, horses

PMR153-05
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Oktoberfest Costume Procession: Veteran member of the Bavarian Mountain Defence Brigade.
Keywords: colourful, beer festival, München, traditional, dirndl, uniform, national dress, regional dress, lederhosen, ceremonial

PMR153-04
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Oktoberfest Costume Procession: Young Spanish girls in the costume of Galicia (from "Pena Galege de Munich").
Keywords: colourful, beer festival, München, traditional, dirndl, uniform, national dress, regional dress, lederhosen, ceremonial

PMR153-03
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Oktoberfest Costume Procession: Flag-Thrower from Switzerland.
Keywords: colourful, beer festival, München, traditional, dirndl, uniform, national dress, regional dress, lederhosen, ceremonial

PMR153-02
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Oktoberfest Costume Procession: Trumpet and Drum "Fanfare" Band (Berengar Bergatreute - Baden-Wurttemberg).
Keywords: colourful, beer festival, München, traditional, dirndl, uniform, national dress, regional dress, lederhosen, ceremonial

PMR153-01
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Oktoberfest Costume Procession: "Schutzenkonig" ("Shooting King") with his "Schutzenkonigin" ("Shooting Queen") by his side.
Keywords: colourful, beer festival, München, traditional, dirndl, uniform, national dress, regional dress, lederhosen, ceremonial, Schützenkönig, Schützenkönigin

PMR152-12
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Oktoberfest Costume Procession: Trumpet and Drum Band in red and yellow costumes and plumed hats (Fanfarenzug Stadt-Aach, Hegau).
Keywords: colourful, beer festival, München, traditional, dirndl, uniform, national dress, regional dress, lederhosen, ceremonial

PMR152-11
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Oktoberfest Costume Procession: Mediaeval Heralds in colourful costumes (Fanfarenzug Saal, Donau).
Keywords: colourful, beer festival, München, traditional, dirndl, uniform, national dress, regional dress, lederhosen, ceremonial

PMR152-10
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Oktoberfest Costume Procession: Girls in the regional dress of Siebenburgen, in present day Transylvania, Romania.
Keywords: colourful, beer festival, München, traditional, dirndl, uniform, national dress, regional dress, lederhosen, ceremonial, Siebenbürgen

PMR152-09
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Oktoberfest Costume Procession: Folk Dance Group in black costumes with long red fringes.
Keywords: colourful, beer festival, München, traditional, dirndl, uniform, national dress, regional dress, lederhosen, ceremonial

PMR152-08
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Oktoberfest Costume Procession: Fife and Drum Band in red and blue historic uniforms.
Keywords: colourful, beer festival, München, traditional, dirndl, uniform, national dress, regional dress, lederhosen, ceremonial

PMR152-06
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Oktoberfest Costume Procession: Folk Dance Group with "maypole".
Keywords: colourful, beer festival, München, traditional, dirndl, uniform, national dress, regional dress, lederhosen, ceremonial

PMR152-05
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Oktoberfest Costume Procession: Dutch girls in costume "De Knupduukskes Vorden".
Keywords: colourful, beer festival, München, traditional, dirndl, uniform, national dress, regional dress, lederhosen, ceremonial

PMR152-04
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Oktoberfest Costume Procession: red and blue uniforms of Ulm Militia c.1740.
Keywords: colourful, beer festival, München, traditional, dirndl, uniform, national dress, regional dress, lederhosen, ceremonial, drums

PMR152-03
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Oktoberfest Costume Procession: Brass Bandsmen wearing Lederhosen.
Keywords: colourful, beer festival, München, traditional, dirndl, uniform, national dress, regional dress, lederhosen, ceremonial, tuba

PMR152-02
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Oktoberfest Costume Procession: Alpine Club with tasseled silver standard (Spielmanns- und Fanfarenzug Gilching).
Keywords: colourful, beer festival, München, traditional, dirndl, uniform, national dress, regional dress, lederhosen, ceremonial

PMR152-01
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Oktoberfest Costume Procession: leading the procession, the "Munchner Kindl" (Little Monk), symbol of Munich, riding a dray horse.
Keywords: colourful, beer festival, München, traditional, dirndl, uniform, national dress, regional dress, lederhosen, ceremonial

PMR145-04
Bulgaria, Plovdiv: Hissar Kapiya (Eastern Gate) of the Roman fortifications of the town. On the right, the Georgiadi House (1848), presently the home of the Museum of National Liberation Movements
Keywords: metropolis, architecture, heritage, culture, historic, picturesque, Ottoman, Trimontium, cobblestones

PMR144-02
Bulgaria, Sofia: the handsome and colourful Ivan Vasov National Theatre.
Keywords: capital city, metropolis, architecture, heritage, culture, historic, classical, opera-house, stage

PMR143-05
Bulgaria, Sofia: Mausoleum of the national hero, Georgi Dimitrov, built in 1949, standing in 9th September Square.
Keywords: capital city, metropolis, architecture, heritage, culture, historic

PMR136-10
Germany, Bavaria, Frankische Schweiz: view of Gasseldorf, sheltered by its limestone cliffs, and the Wiesent Valley, from Hummerstein (472 metres).
Keywords: national heritage, picturesque, Franconia, landscape, nature, countryside, woods, rooftops

PMR136-09
Germany, Bavaria, Frankische Schweiz: view of the Leinleiter Valley from Hummerstein, with the village of Unterleinleiter in the distance.
Keywords: national heritage, picturesque, Franconia, landscape, nature, countryside, woods

PMR136-08
Germany, Bavaria, Frankische Schweiz: group of hikers in the woods near the village of Streitberg.
Keywords: national heritage, picturesque, woods, Franconia, landscape, nature, countryside, trees

PMR136-06
Germany, Bavaria, Frankische Schweiz: hikers gathered around the entrance to the "Little Miracle Cave" in a wood near Streitberg.
Keywords: national heritage, picturesque, woods, Franconia, nature, countryside, trees

PMR136-05
Germany, Bavaria, Frankische Schweiz: view of the village of Streitberg and the Wiesent Valley.
Keywords: national heritage, picturesque, woods, Franconia, landscape, nature, countryside

PMR134-05
England, London: illuminated Christmas tree in Trafalgar Square at night.
Keywords: metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage

PMR131-12
Germany, Bavaria, Upper Franconia: the Veste Coburg dates back to the 11th century and is one of Germany's largest castles, latterly the seat of the Duke of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha. The bust of Martin Luther looks down disapprovingly on a modern wedding couple posing by a cannon.
Keywords: national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, historic, fortress, defence, fortifications, architecture, marriage, bride

PMR131-11
Germany, Bavaria, Upper Franconia: the Veste Coburg dates back to the 11th century and is one of Germany's largest castles, latterly the seat of the Duke of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha. Chapel used by Martin Luther in 1530 (rebuilt in Gothic style in 1847). The end gable of the Ducal Residence Building (Furstenbau). Cannons on the battlements.
Keywords: national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, historic, fortress, defence, fortifications, architecture

PMR131-09
Germany, Bavaria, Frankische Schweiz: the village of Gossweinstein with its prominent basilica, built by Balthasar Neumann between 1730 and 1739.
Keywords: national heritage, picturesque, woods, historic, architecture, Baroque

PMR131-08
Germany, Bavaria, Frankische Schweiz: part of the village of Pottenstein, overlooked by its castle on a rocky outcrop. View from the east.
Keywords: national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, woods, historic, tithebarn

PMR131-07
Germany, Bavaria, Frankische Schweiz: the main square of Pottenstein, with the Maria Fountain and church, overlooked by the castle of the Wintzingerode family, which dates back to the 11th century.
Keywords: national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, woods, historic, architecture, timber frame

PMR131-05
Germany, Bavaria, Frankische Schweiz: view of the village of Pottenstein and its castle on a defensive rock, from a hill to the west.
Keywords: national heritage, picturesque, woods, historic, panorama, defence, fortifications, mediaeval, landscape

PMR131-04
Germany, Bavaria, Frankische Schweiz: part of the village of Pottenstein, overlooked by its castle on a rocky outcrop. View from the south-east.
Keywords: national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, woods, historic

PMR131-03
Germany, Bavaria, Frankische Schweiz: houses built on and between the pointed limestone pinnacles in the village of Tuchersfeld in the Ailsbach Valley.
Keywords: national heritage, picturesque, architecture, timber-framed, geology, geological

PMR131-02
Germany, Bavaria, Frankische Schweiz: view of the village of Tuchersfeld in the Ailsbach Valley, from the top of one of the limestone pinnacles.
Keywords: national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, panorama, bird's eye view, rooftops, woods

PMR131-01
Germany, Bavaria, Upper Franconia, Bayreuth: statue of Maximilian I in the courtyard of the old palace, with the tower of the palace church (Schlosskirche) behind. Germany, Bavaria, Upper Franconia, Bayreuth: statue of Maximilian I in the courtyard of the old palace, with the tower of the palace church (Schlosskirche) behind.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, picturesque, Baroque, monument, historic

PMR128-12
France, Ile de France, Chateau de Versailles: the palace was built between 1644 and 1710, largely by Louis XIV, "le Roi Soleil" (Sun King) for the use of the Bourbon royal family, and was lavishly furnished. Bronze Cupid (cast by Sarazin in 1680) scrambling on a white marble sphinx (carved by Lerambert) standing near the place facade.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, picturesque, magnificence, splendour, pomp, historic, luxury, Baroque, statue, monument, statuary

PMR128-11
France, Ile de France, Chateau de Versailles: the palace was built between 1644 and 1710, largely by Louis XIV, "le Roi Soleil" (Sun King) for the use of the Bourbon royal family, and was lavishly furnished. Bronze figures of three children with dove, by the Water Parterre, designed by Charles le Brun.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, picturesque, magnificence, splendour, pomp, historic, luxury, Baroque, statue, allegory

PMR128-07
France, Ile de France, Chateau de Versailles: the palace was built between 1644 and 1710, largely by Louis XIV, "le Roi Soleil" (Sun King) for the use of the Bourbon royal family, and was lavishly furnished. Main facade of the Chateau, with the War Vase by Coysevox, in the foreground.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, picturesque, magnificence, splendour, pomp, historic, luxury, Baroque

PMR128-05
France, Ile de France, Chateau de Versailles: the palace was built between 1644 and 1710, largely by Louis XIV, "le Roi Soleil" (Sun King) for the use of the Bourbon royal family, and was lavishly furnished. View of the Great Lake with the Queen's Cottage on its banks.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, picturesque, magnificence, splendour, pomp, historic, luxury, Baroque

PMR128-03
France, Ile de France, Chateau de Versailles: the palace was built between 1644 and 1710, largely by Louis XIV, "le Roi Soleil" (Sun King) for the use of the Bourbon royal family, and was lavishly furnished. Marie Antoinette's Hamlet in the grounds of the Petit Trianon - the Queen's Cottage and Billiard House, from the bridge over the fish-filled stream.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, picturesque, magnificence, splendour, pomp, historic, luxury, Baroque, lake, reflections

PMR128-02
France, Ile de France, Chateau de Versailles: the palace was built between 1644 and 1710, largely by Louis XIV, "le Roi Soleil" (Sun King) for the use of the Bourbon royal family, and was lavishly furnished. Marie Antoinette's Hamlet in the grounds of the Petit Trianon, reflected in the lake with lilies. It was commissioned in 1783.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, picturesque, magnificence, splendour, pomp, historic, luxury, Baroque, lake

PMR128-01
France, Ile de France, Chateau de Versailles: the palace was built between 1644 and 1710, largely by Louis XIV, "le Roi Soleil" (Sun King) for the use of the Bourbon royal family, and was lavishly furnished. The French Pavilion in the grounds of the Petit Trianon.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, picturesque, magnificence, splendour, pomp, historic, luxury, Baroque, formal garden, perspective

PMR127-10
France, Ile de France, Chateau de Versailles: the palace was built between 1644 and 1710, largely by Louis XIV, "le Roi Soleil" (Sun King) for the use of the Bourbon royal family, and was lavishly furnished. The Peristyle in the Grand Trianon, in the park.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, picturesque, magnificence, splendour, pomp, historic, luxury, Baroque, gardens, grounds, classical

PMR127-09
France, Ile de France, Chateau de Versailles: the palace was built between 1644 and 1710, largely by Louis XIV, "le Roi Soleil" (Sun King) for the use of the Bourbon royal family, and was lavishly furnished. The Colonnade by Mansart, in the park.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, picturesque, magnificence, splendour, pomp, historic, luxury, Baroque, gardens, grounds

PMR127-08
France, Ile de France, Chateau de Versailles: the palace was built between 1644 and 1710, largely by Louis XIV, "le Roi Soleil" (Sun King) for the use of the Bourbon royal family, and was lavishly furnished. A peaceful corner of the park - the Mirror Lake, adjoining the King's Garden.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, picturesque, magnificence, splendour, pomp, historic, luxury, Baroque, gardens, grounds

PMR127-07
France, Ile de France, Chateau de Versailles: the palace was built between 1644 and 1710, largely by Louis XIV, "le Roi Soleil" (Sun King) for the use of the Bourbon royal family, and was lavishly furnished. The Lizard Fountain, recalling the legend of the peasants turned into reptiles by Jupiter for ridiculing Latona.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, picturesque, magnificence, splendour, pomp, historic, luxury, Baroque, gilded, park, grounds

PMR127-06
France, Ile de France, Chateau de Versailles: the palace was built between 1644 and 1710, largely by Louis XIV, "le Roi Soleil" (Sun King) for the use of the Bourbon royal family, and was lavishly furnished. The Latona Fountain (missing are the figures of Latona, Diana and Apollo), and the Grand Canal, stretching to the horizon.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, picturesque, magnificence, splendour, pomp, historic, luxury, Baroque, park, grounds

PMR127-05
France, Ile de France, Chateau de Versailles: the palace was built between 1644 and 1710, largely by Louis XIV, "le Roi Soleil" (Sun King) for the use of the Bourbon royal family, and was lavishly furnished. The gilded main gate at the entrance.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, picturesque, magnificence, splendour, pomp, historic, luxury, Baroque, wrought ironwork, railings

PMR121-03
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Wasserburg-am-Inn: the Gothic Town Hall (Rathaus), with part of a fresco illustrating the various trades carried on in the town.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, historic, step gable

PMR121-02
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Wasserburg-am-Inn: the main gate, approached across the bridge over the River Inn.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, historic

PMR121-01
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Wasserburg-am-Inn: backs of burgher houses on the main street, overlooking the River Inn.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, historic, reflections

PMR119-08
Germany, Bavaria, Rothenburg ob der Tauber: Rodergasse with its row of gables, from the Roder Tower. Visible in the background are the Town Hall Tower, St. Jacobus' Church and the White Tower.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, Franconia, timber-frame, wattle and daub, bird's eye view

PMR119-07
Germany, Bavaria, Rothenburg ob der Tauber: outer fortifications to the Roder Gate, from the top of the Roder Tower.
Keywords: defence, fortifications, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, Franconia, timber-frame, wattle and daub, gables, bird's eye view

PMR119-06
Germany, Bavaria, Rothenburg ob der Tauber: cottages built-on to the town wall by the Klingen Gate (Klingentor).
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, Franconia, timber-frame, wattle and daub, gables

PMR119-05
Germany, Bavaria, Rothenburg ob der Tauber: St. Wolfgang's or Shepherds' Church (15th century Gothic); the outer side forms part of the town wall, and in the roof are fortified defence positions.
Keywords: defence, fortifications, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, Franconia, gables

PMR119-02
Germany, Bavaria, Rothenburg ob der Tauber: view of the Market Square, Ratsherrntrinkstube, White Tower and town wall, from the Rathaus Tower.
Keywords: defence, fortifications, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, Franconia, timber-frame, wattle and daub, gables, rooftops, bird's eye view

PMR118-12
Germany, Bavaria, Rothenburg ob der Tauber: view of the Herrngasse from the Town Hall Tower, with the Herrn Fountain, Franciscan Church, Castle Gate-Tower and surrounding wooded countryside.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, Franconia, timber-frame, wattle and daub, gables, rooftops

PMR118-11
Germany, Bavaria, Rothenburg ob der Tauber: typical old cottages in the Klosterhof, with arched gate for coaches.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, Franconia, gables

PMR118-10
Germany, Bavaria, Rothenburg ob der Tauber: "Feuerleinserker", an oriel window on the corner of Klingengasse and Klosterhof.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, Franconia, timber-frame, wattle and daub, gables, wood-carving, bull's eye glass

PMR118-09
Germany, Bavaria, Rothenburg ob der Tauber: Japanese artist painting the view of the Klingergasse and Klingentor.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, Franconia, timber-frame, wattle and daub, gables, cobblestones

PMR118-08
Germany, Bavaria, Rothenburg ob der Tauber: a typical street of half-timbered houses.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, Franconia, timber-frame, wattle and daub, gables

PMR118-07
Germany, Bavaria, Rothenburg ob der Tauber: watching the "Meistertrunk" figures on the gable of the Ratsherrntrinkstube: General Tilly and Mayor Nutsch who drank a 3.25-litre bumper of wine in 10 minutes, thereby saving the town from being plundered by Tilly's men!
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, Franconia, timber-frame, wattle and daub, gables, tradition, drinking contest, spectators

PMR118-06
Germany, Bavaria, Rothenburg ob der Tauber: Castle Gate-Tower at the end of the Herrengasse. The building on the right houses the Puppet Theatre.
Keywords: defence, fortifications, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, Franconia, timber-frame, wattle and daub, gables

PMR118-05
Germany, Bavaria, Rothenburg ob der Tauber: Siebers Tower (13th Century), formerly the southern entrance gate-tower.
Keywords: defence, fortifications, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, Franconia, timber-frame, wattle and daub, gables

PMR118-04
Germany, Bavaria, Rothenburg ob der Tauber: the Hegereiter House in the courtyard of the hospital, formerly housed the hospital kitchens.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, Franconia, gables, tower

PMR118-03
Germany, Bavaria, Rothenburg ob der Tauber: in the central court of the Hospital Bastion, built by Leonhard Weidmann.
Keywords: defence, fortifications, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, Franconia, timber-frame, wattle and daub, gables

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

PMR118-01
Germany, Bavaria, Rothenburg ob der Tauber: Hospital Bastion, with 7 gates, portcullis, drawbridge and rampart! (built by Leonhard Weidmann in the 16th century).
Keywords: defence, fortifications, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, Franconia, timber-frame, wattle and daub, gables

PMR120-12
Germany, Bavaria, Wurzburg: St. Johannis' Church, built 1957, retaining part of the ruined facade of the previous Gothic-style church which was destroyed during WWII. Germany, Bavaria, Wurzburg: St. Johannis' Church, built 1957, retaining part of the ruined facade of the previous Gothic-style church which was destroyed during WWII.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, Würzburg, Franconia, historic

PMR120-11
Germany, Bavaria, Wurzburg: inside the Marienberg Fortress: Schonborn Gate, built by Prince-Bishop Johann Philipp von Schonborn (1642-73) near the mass grave of the victims of the massacre. (The fortress was stormed by the Swedes in 1631 and the 600-man garrison was massacred).
Keywords: defence, fortifications, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, Würzburg, Franconia, historic

PMR120-10
Germany, Bavaria, Wurzburg: inside the Marienberg Fortress: Echter Gate in the Bastion (1605), built by Prince-Bishop Julius Echter von Mespelbrunn. The fortress was stormed by the Swedes in1631 and the 600-man garrison massacred.
Keywords: defence, fortifications, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, Würzburg, Franconia, historic

PMR120-09
Germany, Bavaria, Wurzburg: inside the Marienberg Fortress: the round church of St. Mary, dating back to 706 AD. The red sandstone portal was added in the early 17th century. The fortress was stormed by the Swedes in 1631 and the 600-man garrison was massacred.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, Würzburg, Franconia, historic

PMR120-08
Germany, Bavaria, Wurzburg: inside the Marienberg Fortress: Scherenberg Gate with St. Killian's Tower behind. The fortress was stormed by the Swedes in 1631 and the 600-man garrison was massacred.
Keywords: defence, fortifications, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, Würzburg, Franconia

PMR120-07
Germany, Bavaria, Wurzburg: view to the north-east from the Marianberg, with the old bridge and weir, St. Burkard's Romanesque Basilica in the foreground, and behind (left to right): the Marienkapelle, Stift Haug (Baroque, 1691, by Petrini), Neumunster (with cupola, 11th century Romanesque Basilica with Baroque facade) and the Cathedral.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, Würzburg, Franconia, historic, panorama

PMR120-05
Germany, Bavaria, Wurzburg: view to the east from the Marienberg, with vineyard and St. Burkard's Romanesque Basilica on the near bank of the river, and the old university (red sandstone tower), St. Johannis' Church (top, left) and St. Stephan's Church (middle right) on the far bank of the River Main.
Keywords: reflections, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, Würzburg, Franconia, historic, panorama

PMR120-04
Germany, Bavaria, Wurzburg: view to the north-east from the Marienberg, with the old bridge (built 1473-1543), Gothic Marienkapelle (with red spire), Rathaus (Town Hall) and the Cathedral.
Keywords: reflections, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, Würzburg, Franconia, historic, panorama

PMR120-03
Germany, Bavaria, Wurzburg: the Cathedral, the 4th largest Romanesque cathedral in Germany. Begun in 1045, completely destroyed in 1945, and rebuilt 1966-67.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, Würzburg, Franconia, historic

PMR120-02
Germany, Bavaria, Wurzburg: old crane with wooden jib, built about 1770 by Franz Ignaz, son of Balthasar Neumann, the architect.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, Würzburg, Franconia, historic, quayside

PMR120-01
Germany, Bavaria, Wurzburg: view of the city and old bridge from the Kapelle Church.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, Würzburg, Franconia, historic, panorama

PMR119-12
Germany, Bavaria, Rothenburg ob der Tauber: Obere Schmiedgasse: the Masterbuilder's House, built by Weidmann in Renaissance style in 1596, and the Gasthof zum Greifen, 14th century Gothic, formerly the residence of Mayor Toppler.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, Franconia, gables

PMR119-11
Germany, Bavaria, Rothenburg ob der Tauber: the Old Forge and the Roder Tower (Roderturm), seen from the defenders' gallery on the town wall.
Keywords: defence, fortifications, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, Franconia, timber-frame, wattle and daub, gables

PMR119-10
Germany, Bavaria, Rothenburg ob der Tauber: the Old Forge.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, Franconia, timber-frame, wattle and daub, gables

PMR119-09
Germany, Bavaria, Rothenburg ob der Tauber: town wall and defenders' gallery with defence towers, looking north from the top of the Roder Tower.
Keywords: defence, fortifications, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, Franconia, timber-frame, wattle and daub, gables

PMR117-12
Germany, Bavaria, Rothenburg ob der Tauber: the handsome Renaissance facade of the Town Hall with its arcades. Germany, Bavaria, Rothenburg ob der Tauber: the handsome Renaissance facade of the Town Hall with its arcades.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, picturesque, Franconia

PMR117-11
Germany, Bavaria, Rothenburg ob der Tauber: the Herterichs Fountain (Renaissance style) with the figure of St. George on a column; left: Jagstheimer House with oriel; right: the Town Hall. Germany, Bavaria, Rothenburg ob der Tauber: the Herterichs Fountain (Renaissance style) with the figure of St. George on a column; left: Jagstheimer House with oriel; right: the Town Hall.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, Franconia, timber-frame, wattle and daub, gables

PMR117-10
Germany, Bavaria, Rothenburg ob der Tauber: the Town Hall, the front built in Renaissance style (16th century), and behind the Gothic part (13th century) with its 60-metre belltower.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, Franconia, timber-frame, wattle and daub, gables

PMR117-09
Germany, Bavaria, Rothenburg ob der Tauber: the White Tower, part of the oldest town fortifications (12th century).
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, Franconia, timber-frame, wattle and daub, gables

PMR117-08
Germany, Bavaria, Rothenburg ob der Tauber: view of St. Jacobus' Church from the Market Place.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, Franconia, timber-frame, wattle and daub, gables

PMR117-07
Germany, Bavaria, Rothenburg ob der Tauber: early morning shoppers in sunlight with lilac and horse chestnut in bloom.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, Franconia, timber-frame, wattle and daub, gables

PMR117-06
Germany, Bavaria, Franconia, Nordlingen: the Lopsinger Gate Tower rebuilt in 1593-4 by Wolfgang Walberger, seen from the wooden defenders' gallery on the old town wall.
Keywords: defence, fortifications, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, historic

PMR117-05
Germany, Bavaria, Franconia, Nordlingen: the Lopsinger Gate Tower rebuilt in 1593-4 by Wolfgang Walberger.
Keywords: defence, fortifications, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, historic

PMR117-04
Germany, Bavaria, Franconia, Nordlingen: Lopsinger Gate Tower from the defenders' gallery on the old town wall.
Keywords: defence, fortifications, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, historic

PMR117-03
Germany, Bavaria, Franconia, Nordlingen: the old town wall and defenders' gallery with built-on cottages. In the background rises the Deininger Gate Tower.
Keywords: defence, fortifications, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, historic

PMR117-02
Germany, Bavaria, Franconia, Harburg: Biergarten in the castle courtyard (mostly under renovation at this time).
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, historic

PMR092-12
Austria, Vienna: Equestrian statue of Prince Eugen, scourge of the Turks, in front of the entrance to the Neue Burg.
Keywords: capital, city, architecture, historic, national heritage, metropolis, culture, monument

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

PMR092-06
Austria, Vienna: Hochstrahlbrunnen (fountain) in Schwarzenbergplatz, floodlit on summer evenings.
Keywords: capital, city, architecture, historic, national heritage, metropolis, culture

PMR091-07
Austria, Vienna: allegorical figures on the Fountain of Athene, before the Parliament Building:
Above: law making and administration
Below: river gods Elbe and Moldau (left) and Donau (Danube) and Inn (behind). In the background the famous Burg Theatre can be seen.
Keywords: capital, city, architecture, historic, national heritage, metropolis, culture, sculpture, monument, art

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

PMR090-08
Austria, Vienna: Museum of Fine Arts in Maria-Theresien-Platz.
Keywords: capital, city, architecture, historic, national heritage, metropolis, culture, art gallery

PMR090-07
Austria, Vienna: Maria Theresia Monument in Maria-Theresien-Platz. Behind is the facade and dome of the Museum of Fine Arts.
Keywords: capital, city, architecture, historic, national heritage, metropolis, culture, memorial, art gallery

PMR090-06
Austria, Vienna: The famous building housing the Company of Music Lovers.
Keywords: capital, city, architecture, historic, national heritage, metropolis, culture

PMR090-05
Austria, Vienna: a modern sculpture and reflecting pool, with, in the background, the Karlskirche (St. Charles' Church), a fascinating mixture of architectural styles, Greek, Roman and Baroque. Built 1714-1737 by Johann Bernhard Fischer von Erlach and dedicated to St. Charles Borromeo. The columns were copied from Trajan's Column in Rome.
Keywords: capital, city, architecture, historic, national heritage, metropolis, culture

PMR090-04
Austria, Vienna: Karlskirche (St. Charles' Church), a fascinating mixture of architectural styles, Greek, Roman and Baroque. Built 1714-1737 by Johann Bernhard Fischer von Erlach and dedicated to St. Charles Borromeo. The columns were copied from Trajan's Column in Rome.
Keywords: capital, city, architecture, historic, national heritage, metropolis, culture

PMR090-02
Austria, Vienna: Jugendstil (Art Deco) Cafe in Karlsplatz, standing over the subway and U-Bahn station, with the Karlskirche in the background.
Keywords: capital, city, architecture, historic, national heritage, metropolis, culture

PMR089-12
Austria, Vienna: Karlskirche (St. Charles' Church), a fascinating mixture of architectural styles, Greek, Roman and Baroque. Built 1714-1737 by Johann Bernhard Fischer von Erlach and dedicated to St. Charles Borromeo. The columns were copied from Trajan's Column in Rome. Karlsplatz in the foreground.
Keywords: capital, city, architecture, historic, national heritage, metropolis, culture

PMR089-07
Italy, Tuscany, Florence/Firenze: Emblems of the republic on the Palazzo delle Signoria (Palazzo Vecchio), built between 1298 and 1314 by Arnolfo di Cambio.
Keywords: national heritage, architecture, historic, mediaeval, crenellations

PMR089-06
Italy, Tuscany, Florence/Firenze: statue of Dante Aleghieri in the Piazza Santa Croce.
Keywords: monument, writer, national heritage, statue, literature, author, bard, memorial

PMR089-05
Italy, Tuscany, Florence/Firenze: statue of Dante Aleghieri in the Piazza Santa Croce.
Keywords: monument, writer, national heritage

PMR089-02
Italy, Tuscany, Florence/Firenze: "Stories of the Passion", frescoes from the late 14th century by Nicolo di Pietro Gerini in the Sacristy of the Church of Santa Croce.
Keywords: religious murals, historic frescoes, national heritage

PMR088-04
Italy, Tuscany, Florence/Firenze: the Baptistry of St. John the Baptist, built in a well-balanced Romanesque style from the late 11th century, with the cathedral behind.
Keywords: Romanesque architecture, national heritage, religious buildings

PMR087-12
Italy, Tuscany, Florence/Firenze: the 14th century Ponte Vecchio spans the River Arno. Tourists thronging the gold- and silversmith's shops dating back to the 16th century.
Keywords: national heritage, historic bridge, heritage, architecture, attraction

PMR087-11
Italy, Tuscany, Florence/Firenze: the 14th century Ponte Vecchio spans the River Arno. On either side are gold- and silversmith's shops dating back to the 16th century.
Keywords: bridges, national heritage, historic bridge

PMR087-09
Italy, Tuscany, Florence/Firenze: the 14th century Ponte Vecchio spans the River Arno. On either side are gold- and silversmith's shops dating back to the 16th century.
Keywords: bridges, national heritage, historic bridge

PMR086-06
Germany, Bavaria, Rothenburg ob der Tauber: the old forge, with the Roder Tower in the background, from the town wall ramparts
Keywords: defence, fortifications, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, Franconia, timber-frame, wattle and daub, gables

PMR086-05
Germany, Bavaria, Rothenburg ob der Tauber: view of the Rodergasse and town, from the top of the Rodertor Tower
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, Franconia, timber-frame, wattle and daub, gables

PMR086-04
Germany, Bavaria, Rothenburg ob der Tauber: the White Tower (12th century), part of the oldest town fortifications
Keywords: defence, fortifications, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, Franconia, timber-frame, wattle and daub, gables

PMR086-03
Germany, Bavaria, Rothenburg ob der Tauber: Town Hall (Rathaus), the front part in Renaissance style with arcades with the original Gothic building with 60m belltower from 13th century, behind
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, Franconia, gables

PMR086-02
Germany, Bavaria, Rothenburg ob der Tauber: Burgtor, one of the original entry gates to the town, with adjacent town wall
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, Franconia, defence, fortifications, autumn colours

PMR086-01
Germany, Bavaria, Rothenburg ob der Tauber: Siebers Tower, view from the hospital quarter
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, Franconia, timber-frame, wattle and daub, gables

PMR083-05
Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: one of many old intermediate defence towers, forming part of the city walls. With autumn foliage.
Keywords: Nürnberg, fortifications, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, historic town

PMR083-04
Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: view from an alley under the castle walls, with street café and half-timbered houses. Autumn foliage.
Keywords: Nürnberg, historic town, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage

PMR083-03
Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: "Henkersteg" ("Hangman's Bridge") and reflections in the River Pegnitz from the west.
Keywords: Nürnberg, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, historic town

PMR083-02
Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: the Weinstadel, once a warehouse for grain and wine, with its water tower and reflections in the River Pegnitz.
Keywords: Nürnberg, architecture, timber-frame buildings, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, historic town

PMR083-01
Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: old roofed wooden bridge over the River Pegnitz, with the twin towers of St. Lawrence's Cathedral in the background.
Keywords: Nürnberg, historic town, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage

PMR082-12
Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: the Weinstadel, once a warehouse for grain and wine, with its water tower and reflections in the River Pegnitz.
Keywords: Nürnberg, architecture, timber-frame buildings, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, historic town

PMR082-11
Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: Henkersteg ("Hangman's Bridge") with Max Bridge visible on the far side, and reflections of arch in the River Pegnitz.
Keywords: Nürnberg, historic town, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage

PMR082-10
Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: Spital Bridge over the River Pegnitz with old burgher houses.
Keywords: Nürnberg, historic town, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage

PMR082-09
Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: the Heilig-Geist-Spital, a long established almshouse, part of which is on an island in the River Pegnitz
Keywords: Nürnberg, reflections, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval

PMR082-08
Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: the Gothic Frauenkirche (Church of Our Lady) (14th century) with mechanical clock depicting the homage of the 7 Electors at noon every day
Keywords: Nürnberg, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, stone carving

PMR082-07
Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: the famous, intricately carved, Gothic Schoner Brunnen (Beautiful Fountain) in the Haupt Markt (Marketplace)
Keywords: Nürnberg, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, carved stone, masterwork

PMR082-06
Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: view from the top of the Sinwell Tower (l. to r.) Pentagonal Tower, Imperial Stables, and Luginsland Tower
Keywords: Nürnberg, defence, fortifications, autumn colours, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval

PMR082-05
Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: the Sinwell Tower stands inside the Imperial Castle, rebuilt during the 15th and 16th centuries after its destruction in 1420. The building in the foreground houses the "Deep Well", 53 metres deep. Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: the Sinwell Tower stands inside the Imperial Castle, rebuilt during the 15th and 16th centuries after its destruction in 1420. The building in the foreground houses the "Deep Well", 53 metres deep.
Keywords: Nürnberg, fortress, fortifications, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, historic town

PMR082-04
Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: stall against the city wall selling the famous Nuremberg grilled sausages with mustard.
Keywords: Nürnberg, fortifications, timber-framed buildings, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, historic town

PMR082-03
Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: Beim Tiergartner-tor (pedestrian zone) with the Pilatus House, all overlooked by the castle
Keywords: Nürnberg, defence, fortifications, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, timber-frame houses, cobblestones

PMR082-02
Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: Tiergärtnertor (Zoo Gate) with tower and the Pilatus House against the old city wall.
Keywords: Nürnberg, timber-framed buildings, fortifications, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, historic town

PMR082-01
Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: "Beim Tiergärtnertor", a pedestrian zone, with the Albrecht Dürer House behind (centre) and the figure of St. George on the Pilatus House (right). Pavement café in the foreground.
Keywords: Nürnberg, timber-framed buildings, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, historic town

PMR081-12
Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: the Kreuzigung-Hof in the Heilig-Geist-Spital, a long-established almshouse
Keywords: Nürnberg, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval

PMR081-05
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: National Theatre, home of the Bavarian Opera, rebuilt after the war at a cost of 5 million pounds. In the centre of Max-Joseph-Platz the statue of Max I Joseph, the first king of Bavaria
Keywords: München, architecture, neo-classical, columns, cobblestones, monument, pediment

PMR056-09
Rhodesia, Wankie National Park: Impala (Aepyceros melampus)
Keywords: wild life, big game, wild animals, fauna, Bovidae, antelope

PMR056-08
Rhodesia, Wankie National Park: Plains Zebras (Burchell's Zebras) (Equus quagga) on the road
Keywords: wild life, big game, wild animals, fauna, Equidae, zebra crossing, safari

PMR056-07
Rhodesia, Wankie National Park: native sculpture by the Safari Lodge swimming pool with local water hole in the background
Keywords: wild life, big game, wild animals, fauna, native art

PMR056-06
Rhodesia, Wankie National Park: inside the circular Wankie Safari Lodge
Keywords: architecture, luxuriant, vegetation

PMR056-05
Rhodesia, Wankie National Park: male African Ostrich (Struthio camelus) by the Main Camp boundary
Keywords: wild life, big game, wild animals, fauna, Aves

PMR056-04
Rhodesia, Wankie National Park: Plains Zebras (Burchell's Zebras) (Equus quagga)
Keywords: wild life, big game, wild animals, fauna, Equidae

PMR056-03
Rhodesia, Wankie National Park: Blue Wildebeeste or Brindled Gnu (Connochaetes taurinus)
Keywords: Bovidae, wild life, big game, wild animals, fauna

PMR056-02
Rhodesia, Wankie National Park: Waterbuck (Kobus ellipsiprymnus)
Keywords: Bovidae, wild life, big game, wild animals, fauna, deer

PMR052-11
Austria, Salzburg, Bad Gastein: view of the town overlooked by the Hotel Schillerhof. The winter ski resort and summer health resort lies in the Hohe Tauern National Park.
Keywords: alpine, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, spa town, health resort, ski resort

PMR049-12
Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Stuttgart: statue of Schiller in the Schillerplatz with the Old Chancery (16th century) behind
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, picturesque, monuments, columns, main square, bronze figure

PMR049-11
Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Stuttgart: fountain and Jubilee Column surmounted by the goddess Concordia (1841) in the Schlossplatz with the Old Castle behind
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, picturesque, monuments, columns, main square

PMR049-10
Germany, Baden-Wurttemberg, Stuttgart: statue of Christoph, the IV Duke of Wurttemberg, (1550-68) in the Schlossplatz with the New Castle on the left, Old Castle on the right, and TV Tower in the distance
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, picturesque, monuments, columns, main square, bronze figure

PMR046-08
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Landsberg am Lech: the newly renovated Bayertor (Bavarian Gate), dating from 1425
Keywords: defence, fortifications, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval

PMR-D12254
England, Surrey, Great Bookham: the water tower on Polesden Lacy estate, left to the National Trust by Mrs Greville.
Keywords: architecture, brick-built, culture, heritage, stately home

PMR-D12253
England, Surrey, Great Bookham: the water tower on Polesden Lacy estate, left to the National Trust by Mrs Greville.
Keywords: architecture, brick-built, culture, heritage, stately home

PMR-D12252
England, Surrey, Great Bookham: Polesden Lacy Manor House, built in 1821-3 and left to the National Trust by Mrs Greville. There has been a house on the site since 1336.
Keywords: architecture, culture, heritage, picturesque, stately home

PMR-D12251
England, Surrey, Great Bookham: Polesden Lacy Manor House, built in 1821-3 and left to the National Trust by Mrs Greville. There has been a house on the site since 1336.
Keywords: architecture, culture, heritage, picturesque, stately home

PMR-D3672
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province: the Ling Canal., near Guilin, was built in 214 BC, the world's first canal to link two river valleys (Yangtze and Pearl River) across the land contours. A flowering Flamegold Rain Tree or Taiwanese Rain Tree (Koelreuteria elegans) in the adjoining park.
Keywords: ancient, Asian, botanical, flowering tree, Han, historic, Lingqu, Middle Kingdom, national heritage, photogenic, picturesque, UNESCO, waterways

PMR-D3670
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province: the Ling Canal., near Guilin, was built in 214 BC, the world's first canal to link two river valleys (Yangtze and Pearl River) across the land contours. Flowers of the Flamegold Rain Tree or Taiwanese Rain Tree (Koelreuteria elegans) in the adjoining park.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, ancient, photogenic, waterways, historic, UNESCO, botanical, flowering tree, Lingqu

PMR-D6987
Algeria, Illizi, Tadrat National Park: flowers of Hureim or Simple-leaved Bean Caper (Tetraena simplex or Zygophyllum simplex), a desert succulent with medicinal properties.
Keywords: Sahara, yellow, flora, plant, desert

PMR-D10921
Germany, Bavaria, Munich: view of the Rindermarkt, formerly the town's cattle market, from a street cafe, with the tower of the Gothic church of Alter Peter, Munich's oldest, with its eight clockfaces.
Keywords: architecture, culture, historical, mediaeval, national heritage, tourist attraction

PMR-D10920
Germany, Bavaria, Munich: The Rindermarkt, formerly the town's cattle market, with its terraced fountain and bronze cattle.
Keywords: architecture, culture, historical, mediaeval, national heritage, tourist attraction

PMR-D10919
Germany, Bavaria, Munich: the gilded figure of Maria with the infant Jesus, on her column, which is regarded as the central point of the city.
Keywords: architecture, culture, historical, national heritage, tourist attraction

PMR-D10918
Germany, Bavaria, Munich: Marienplatz with part of the New Town Hall, built 1867-1908 by Georg Hauberisser in New Gothic Style, the Maria Column, and the twin brick towers of the 15th-century cathedral (Frauenkirche).
Keywords: architecture, culture, historical, mediaeval, national heritage, tourist attraction

PMR-D10917
Germany, Bavaria, Munich: Marienplatz with the New Town Hall, built 1867-1908 by Georg Hauberisser in New Gothic Style, the Maria Column, and the twin brick towers of the 15th-century cathedral (Frauenkirche).
Keywords: architecture, culture, historical, national heritage, tourist attraction

PMR-D10756
England, West Sussex, Petworth (National Trust): a handsome, wrought iron gateway in the grounds of Petworth House, former home of the Percy family, Earls of Northumberland.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, mansion, country house, work of art, artistic

PMR-D10755
England, West Sussex, Petworth (National Trust): the main facade of Petworth House, former home of the Percy family, Earls of Northumberland, from the grounds.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, colourful, mansion, country house

PMR-D10754
England, West Sussex, Petworth (National Trust): the main facade of Petworth House, former home of the Percy family, Earls of Northumberland, from the grounds.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, colourful, mansion, country house

PMR-D10687
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Fischbachau: ornate altar of the Pilgrimage Chapel "Maria Himmelfahrt", built in 1710 by Johann Mayr the elder, in the hamlet of Birkenstein:
Keywords: historic, picturesque, national heritage, architecture, culture, religious art

PMR018-15
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Landsberg am Lech: view of the Bäckertor (Bakers Gate) (mid 13th century) and the Roßmarkt.
Keywords: mediaeval, defence, fortifications, autumn colours, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR018-10
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Landsberg am Lech: the Mutterturm (19th century).
Keywords: mediaeval, defence, fortifications, autumn colours, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR000-01
England, East Sussex: Sheffield Park Garden, originally laid out by 'Capability' Brown, now a National Trust property, provides a feast of colour in the aurumn.
Keywords: culture, reflections, foliage colour, botanical, picturesque, heritage

PMR-D7533
Morocco, Telouet: the Palace of Glaoui on the caravan route from the Sahara to Marakesh over the High Atlas Mountains was the home of the wealthy Glaoui family. Built in the 1860s and extended in the early 20th century, no cost was spared on the interior decoration. It lies at 1800 metres a.s.l. near the Berber village of Telouet.
Intricate symmetrical patterns used for the polychrome tiling.
Keywords: Africa, artistic, historic, national heritage, culture, architecture, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb

PMR-D7530
Morocco, Telouet: the Palace of Glaoui on the caravan route from the Sahara to Marakesh over the High Atlas Mountains was the home of the wealthy Glaoui family. Built in the 1860s and extended in the early 20th century, no cost was spared on the interior decoration. It lies at 1800 metres a.s.l. near the Berber village of Telouet.
Intricate symmetrical patterns used for the polychrome tiling.
Keywords: Africa, artistic, historic, national heritage, culture, architecture, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb

PMR-D10574
Germany, Bavaria, Munich: the Gothic Old Town Hall, dating from 1470, with the adjacent Talburgtor (gate-tower), rebuilt after the 1939-45 war.
Keywords: architecture, tourist attraction, historical, mediaeval, national heritage

PMR-D10573
Germany, Bavaria, Munich: Marienplatz, with the New Town Hall on the left, the Maria-column in the centre, and the Old Town Hall and Talburgtor-tower on the far side.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, mediaeval, historical, tourist attraction

PMR-D10572
Germany, Bavaria, Munich: the New Town Hall, erected 1867-1908 by Georg Hauberrisser in neo-Gothic style. The 85-metre-high tower provides a fine view over the city.
Keywords: architecture, tourist attraction, historical, mediaeval, national heritage

PMR-D10571
Germany, Bavaria, Munich: Marienplatz, with the Gothic Old Town Hall and adjacent Talburgtor (tower) dating back to 1470. In the foreground is the base of the Maria-column, erected in 1638 as thanksgiving during the 30-years-war.
Keywords: architecture, tourist attraction, historical, mediaeval, national heritage

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

PMR-D10420
Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel, Ponta Delgada: the symbol of the town is the old three-arched town gateway (1783) which formerly overlooked the port, now standing in the main square, Praca Goncalo Velho Cabral.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, picturesque, historic

PMR-D10419
Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel, Ponta Delgada: the handsome Manueline-Gothic portal of Sao Sebatiao parish church which was built between 1531 and 1547.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, historic, ogee, culture, stone-carving, religious

PMR-D10416
Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel: old stone aqueduct near the Miradouro (look-out) Lagoa do Canario.
Keywords: picturesque, culture, national heritage, historical

PMR-D9948
Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel, Ponta Delgada: the 16th century fortress, Sao Bras, built to defend the port, is now home to an extensive military museum.
Keywords: architecture, harbour, defence, fortifications, national heritage, picturesque, historic

PMR-D9925
Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel, Ponta Delgada: the main square, Praca Goncalo Velho Cabral, with statue of Goncalo Velho Cabral, believed to have been the discoverer of the island, and the three-arched former city gate in the background.
Keywords: architecture, sculpture, monument, historic, picturesque, national heritage

PMR-D9924
Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel, Ponta Delgada: Rua Machado dos Santos, in the pedestrian zone with its ornamental pavement mosaic and balconies with forged ironwork.
Keywords: architecture, historic, picturesque, national heritage, street scene

PMR-D9919
Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel, Ponta Delgada: the shady Largo Martires da Patria (Martyrs' Square), with entrance to the old secondary school on the far side.
Keywords: architecture, historic, picturesque, national heritage

PMR-D9918
Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel, Ponta Delgada: look-out station on the roof of a house for the purpose of early sighting of the first ships arriving for the orange harvest.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, picturesque, historic

PMR-D9917
Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel, Ponta Delgada: the chapel of Santa Luzia in the Rua Machado dos Santos. Built as a votive offering by the daughter of a wealthy family after the preservation of her sight.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, picturesque, historic

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-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-D9912
Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel, Ponta Delgada: the Camara Municipal or town hall, originally home of a wealthy family, with the statue of Sao Miguel standing before it. The belltower dates from 1724 and houses the oldest bell in the Azores.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, picturesque, historic

PMR-D9911
Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel, Ponta Delgada: the Camara Municipal or town hall, originally home of a wealthy family, with the statue of Sao Miguel standing before it.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, picturesque, historic

PMR-D9910
Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel, Ponta Delgada: the symbol of the town is the old three-arched town gateway (1783) which formerly overlooked the port, now standing in the main square, Praca Goncalo Velho Cabral.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, picturesque, historic

PMR-D9909
Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel, Ponta Delgada: the 16th century fortress, Sao Bras, built to defend the port, is now home to an extensive military museum.
Keywords: architecture, harbour, defence, fortifications, national heritage, picturesque, historic

PMR-D9908
Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel, Ponta Delgada: ornamental paving in the Praca 5 Outubro (5th October Square), with the former Franciscan monastery and the church of Sao Jose.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, picturesque, historic

PMR-D9555
Iceland, Húsavik: the Icelandic flag, on the stern of a whale-watching boat.
Keywords: national colours, insignia, red-white-blue, ensign

PMR-D9519
Iceland, Reykjavik: statue of Leifur Eriksson, one of the first European discoverers of America, standing in front of the Hallgrimskirkja (church). It was presented to the nation in 1930 by the USA to commemorate the Iceland parliament's millennium.
Keywords: capital city, historic, monument

PMR-D9514
Iceland, Reykjavik: view of the Frikirkjan (Free Lutheran Church), on the side of Lake Tjörnin, with the adjoining Listasafn Islands (National Gallery of Iceland).
Keywords: picturesque, art, capital city, architecture

PMR-D9512
Iceland, Reykjavik: view of the Frikirkjan (Free Lutheran Church), on the far side of Lake Tjörnin, with the adjoining Listasafn Islands (National Gallery of Iceland).
Keywords: picturesque, sculpture, capital city, architecture, artistic, artistic

PMR-D9129
England, Derbyshire, Ticknall: Calke Abbey (National Trust), built for Sr John Harpur, 4th baronet, between 1701 and 1704 in Baroque style. View from the south-west, showing the two wings.
Keywords: mansion, historic, heritage, architecture, gracious living, country house, parkland, Harpur Crewe family, estate

PMR-D9128
England, Derbyshire, Ticknall: Calke Abbey (National Trust), built for Sr John Harpur, 4th baronet, between 1701 and 1704 in Baroque style. The columned portico on the south facade, with the family standard flying above it.
Keywords: mansion, historic, heritage, architecture, gracious living, country house, parkland, Harpur Crewe family

PMR-D9127
England, Derbyshire, Ticknall: Calke Abbey (National Trust), built for Sr John Harpur, 4th baronet, between 1701 and 1704 in Baroque style. A stained glass window in St. Giles church, the family chapel, which stands in the grounds of the estate.
Keywords: mansion, Harpur Crewe family, parkland, country house, gracious living, architecture, heritage, historic

PMR-D9126
England, Derbyshire, Ticknall: Calke Abbey (National Trust), built for Sr John Harpur, 4th baronet, between 1701 and 1704 in Baroque style. The south facade with columned portico.
Keywords: mansion, historic, heritage, architecture, gracious living, country house, parkland, Harpur Crewe family, estate

PMR-D9125
England, Derbyshire, Ticknall: Calke Abbey (National Trust), built for Sr John Harpur, 4th baronet, between 1701 and 1704 in Baroque style. View of the former stables, with a hadsome clocktower.
Keywords: mansion, Harpur Crewe family, parkland, country house, gracious living, architecture, heritage, historic, estate

PMR-D9085
Argentina, Buenos Aires: Plaza de Mayo, with outsize flagpole and national flag and equestrian statue of General Manuel Belgrano on the left.
Keywords: South America, heritage, historic, culture, monument, Latin America, capital city, architecture

PMR-D9082
Argentina, Buenos Aires: the Obelisco (Obelisk), a landmark of the city, stands in the Plaza de la Republica, and was erected in 1936 to commemorate the 400-year jubilee of the foundation of the city. The architect was Albert Prebisch and it was built in 31 days by a German company. It stands 67.5 metres high and is a National Historic Monument.
Keywords: South America, culture, heritage, architecture, capital city, Latin America

PMR-D8960
Argentina, Los Glaciares National Park: .the Brazo Rico (Rico-Arm) of Lago Argentino ends in extensive wetlands.
Keywords: South America, Patagonia, Andes, Latin America, lake, colourful, picturesque, landscape, countryside

PMR-D8959
Argentina, Los Glaciares National Park: memorial to the pilot Gunther Plüschow, aviator and explorer, and his co-pilot, Ernst Dreblow, who died when their plane crashed here on 28th January 1931.
Keywords: South America, Patagonia, Andes, Latin America, statue, monument, aviation

PMR-D8958
Argentina, Los Glaciares National Park: Brazo Rico (Rico-Arm) of Lago Argentino.
Keywords: South America, Patagonia, Andes, Latin America, lake, view, countryside, scenery

PMR-D8957
Argentina, Los Glaciares National Park: Andean Condor (Vultur gryphus).
Keywords: South America, Patagonia, Andes, Latin America, bird, ornithology, flora and fauna, scavenger

PMR-D8956
Argentina, Los Glaciares National Park: Southern Crested Caracara (Caracara plancus).
Keywords: South America, Patagonia, Andes, Latin America, bird, ornithology, flora and fauna, raptor, bird of prey

PMR-D8955
Argentina, Los Glaciares National Park: Southern Crested Caracara (Caracara plancus).
Keywords: South America, Patagonia, Andes, Latin America, bird, ornithology, flora and fauna, raptor, bird of prey

PMR-D8954
Argentina, Los Glaciares National Park: flowers of Siete Camisas (Escallonia rubra).
Keywords: South America, Latin America, Andes, Patagonia, shrub, botany, flora and fauna, wild flowers

PMR-D8953
Argentina, Los Glaciales National Park: skeleton of a great tree - it can take up to 500 years to return to the soil, in this climate.
Keywords: South America, UNESCO, Patagonia, Andes, Latin America, ecology, nature, countryside, decomposition

PMR-D8952
Argentina, Los Glaciares National Park: Lago Argentino, surrounded on all sides by the Andes mountains.
Keywords: South America, Patagonia, Andes, Latin America, lake, colourful

PMR-D8951
Argentina, Los Glaciares National Park: the Perito Moreno Glacier which covers an area of 250 sq.km. and is 30 km. long. The thickness of the ice is about 170 metres, of which approximately 74 metres is visible above the waters of Lago Argentino. Unlike most glaciers, Perito Moreno is not losing mass. When this gap is dammed by the advance of the glacier, the water level on the left can be raised up to 30 metres before a burst-through occurs (once in 1/2 years).
Keywords: South America, Patagonia, Andes, Latin America, lake, mountains, bizarre shapes, strange forms, colourful

PMR-D8950
Argentina, Los Glaciares National Park: Lago Argentino, surrounded on all sides by the Andes mountains.
Keywords: South America, Patagonia, Andes, Latin America, lake, mountains, colourful

PMR-D8949
Argentina, Los Glaciares National Park: the Perito Moreno Glacier which covers an area of 250 sq.km. and is 30 km. long. The thickness of the ice is about 170 metres, of which approximately 74 metres is visible above the waters of Lago Argentino. Unlike most glaciers, Perito Moreno is not losing mass. When this gap is dammed by the advance of the glacier, the water level on the left can be raised up to 30 metres before a burst-through occurs (once in 1/2 years).
Keywords: South America, colourful, strange forms, bizarre shapes, mountains, lake, Latin America, Andes, Patagonia

PMR-D8948
Argentina, Los Glaciares National Park: the Perito Moreno Glacier which covers an area of 250 sq.km. and is 30 km. long. The thickness of the ice is about 170 metres, of which approximately 74 metres is visible above the waters of Lago Argentino. Unlike most glaciers, Perito Moreno is not losing mass. One of a number of viewing stations on the boardwalk opposite the glacier.
Keywords: South America, colourful, strange forms, bizarre shapes, mountains, lake, Latin America, Andes, Patagonia

PMR-D8947
Argentina, Los Glaciares National Park: Patagonian Sierra-Finch/Cometocino Patagonico (Phrygilus patagonicus).
Keywords: South America, flora and fauna, ornithological, bird, Latin America, Andes, Patagonia

PMR-D8946
Argentina, Los Glaciares National Park: Patagonian Sierra-Finch/Cometocino Patagonico (Phrygilus patagonicus).
Keywords: South America, flora and fauna, ornithological, bird, Latin America, Andes, Patagonia

PMR-D8945
Argentina, Los Glaciares National Park: the Perito Moreno Glacier which covers an area of 250 sq.km. and is 30 km. long. The thickness of the ice is about 170 metres, of which approximately 74 metres is visible above the waters of Lago Argentino. Unlike most glaciers, Perito Moreno is not losing mass.
Keywords: South America, colourful, strange forms, bizarre shapes, mountains, lake, Latin America, Andes, Patagonia

PMR-D8944
Argentina, Los Glaciares National Park: the Perito Moreno Glacier which covers an area of 250 sq.km. and is 30 km. long. The thickness of the ice is about 170 metres, of which approximately 74 metres is visible above the waters of Lago Argentino. Unlike most glaciers, Perito Moreno is not losing mass. When this gap is dammed by the advance of the glacier, the water level on the left can be raised up to 30 metres before a burst-through occurs (once in 1/2 years).
Keywords: South America, colourful, strange forms, bizarre shapes, mountains, lake, Latin America, Andes, Patagonia

PMR-D8943
Argentina, Los Glaciares National Park: the Perito Moreno Glacier which covers an area of 250 sq.km. and is 30 km. long. The thickness of the ice is about 170 metres, of which approximately 74 metres is visible above the waters of Lago Argentino. Unlike most glaciers, Perito Moreno is not losing mass.
Keywords: South America, colourful, strange forms, bizarre shapes, mountains, lake, Latin America, Andes, Patagonia

PMR-D8942
Argentina, Los Glaciares National Park: one of a number of viewing platforms on the boardwalk, opposite the Perito Moreno Glacier.
Keywords: South America, Patagonia, Andes, Latin America, tourists

PMR-D8941
Argentina, Los Glaciares National Park: the Perito Moreno Glacier which covers an area of 250 sq.km. and is 30 km. long. The thickness of the ice is about 170 metres, of which approximately 74 metres is visible above the waters of Lago Argentino. Unlike most glaciers, Perito Moreno is not losing mass. Closer view of the crevasses in the leading edge.
Keywords: South America, colourful, strange forms, bizarre shapes, mountains, lake, Latin America, Andes, Patagonia

PMR-D8940
Argentina, Los Glaciares National Park: the Perito Moreno Glacier which covers an area of 250 sq.km. and is 30 km. long. The thickness of the ice is about 170 metres, of which approximately 74 metres is visible above the waters of Lago Argentino. Unlike most glaciers, Perito Moreno is not losing mass. Closer view of the crevasses in the leading edge.
Keywords: South America, Patagonia, Andes, Latin America, lake, mountains, bizarre shapes, strange forms, colourful

PMR-D8939
Argentina, Los Glaciares National Park: the Perito Moreno Glacier which covers an area of 250 sq.km. and is 30 km. long. The thickness of the ice is about 170 metres, of which approximately 74 metres is visible above the waters of Lago Argentino. Unlike most glaciers, Perito Moreno is not losing mass. Closer view of the crevasses in the leading edge.
Keywords: South America, Patagonia, Andes, Latin America, lake, mountains, bizarre shapes, strange forms, colourful

PMR-D8938
Argentina, Los Glaciares National Park: the Perito Moreno Glacier which covers an area of 250 sq.km. and is 30 km. long. The thickness of the ice is about 170 metres, of which approximately 74 metres is visible above the waters of Lago Argentino. Unlike most glaciers, Perito Moreno is not losing mass.
Keywords: South America, Patagonia, Andes, Latin America, lake, mountains, bizarre shapes, strange forms, colourful

PMR-D8937
Argentina, Los Glaciares National Park: the Perito Moreno Glacier which covers an area of 250 sq.km. and is 30 km. long. The thickness of the ice is about 170 metres, of which approximately 74 metres is visible above the waters of Lago Argentino. Unlike most glaciers, Perito Moreno is not losing mass.
Keywords: South America, Patagonia, Andes, Latin America, lake, mountains, bizarre shapes, strange forms, colourful

PMR-D8936
Argentina, Los Glaciares National Park: the Perito Moreno Glacier which covers an area of 250 sq.km. and is 30 km. long. The thickness of the ice is about 170 metres, of which approximately 74 metres is visible above the waters of Lago Argentino. Unlike most glaciers, Perito Moreno is not losing mass. Closer view of the crevasses in the leading edge.
Keywords: South America, Patagonia, Andes, Latin America, lake, mountains, bizarre shapes, strange forms, colourful

PMR-D8935
Argentina, Los Glaciares National Park: the Perito Moreno Glacier which covers an area of 250 sq.km. and is 30 km. long. The thickness of the ice is about 170 metres, of which approximately 74 metres is visible above the waters of Lago Argentino. Unlike most glaciers, Perito Moreno is not losing mass. With Lago Argentino and the Andes in the background.
Keywords: South America, Patagonia, Andes, Latin America, lake, mountains, bizarre shapes, strange forms, colourful

PMR-D8934
Argentina, Los Glaciares National Park: the Perito Moreno Glacier which covers an area of 250 sq.km. and is 30 km. long. The thickness of the ice is about 170 metres, of which approximately 74 metres is visible above the waters of Lago Argentino. Unlike most glaciers, Perito Moreno is not losing mass. Closer view of the crevasses in the leading edge.
Keywords: South America, Patagonia, Andes, Latin America, lake, mountains, bizarre shapes, strange forms, colourful

PMR-D8933
Argentina, Los Glaciares National Park: the Perito Moreno Glacier which covers an area of 250 sq.km. and is 30 km. long. The thickness of the ice is about 170 metres, of which approximately 74 metres is visible above the waters of Lago Argentino. Unlike most glaciers, Perito Moreno is not losing mass.
Keywords: South America, colourful, strange forms, bizarre shapes, mountains, lake, Latin America, Andes, Patagonia

PMR-D8932
Argentina, Los Glaciares National Park: the Perito Moreno Glacier which covers an area of 250 sq.km. and is 30 km. long. The thickness of the ice is about 170 metres, of which approximately 74 metres is visible above the waters of Lago Argentino. Unlike most glaciers, Perito Moreno is not losing mass.
Keywords: South America, colourful, strange forms, bizarre shapes, mountains, lake, Latin America, Andes, Patagonia

PMR-D8931
Argentina, Los Glaciares National Park: the Perito Moreno Glacier which covers an area of 250 sq.km. and is 30 km. long. The thickness of the ice is about 170 metres, of which approximately 74 metres is visible above the waters of Lago Argentino. Unlike most glaciers, Perito Moreno is not losing mass. Closer view of the crevasses in the leading edge.
Keywords: South America, Patagonia, Andes, Latin America, lake, mountains, bizarre shapes, strange forms, colourful

PMR-D8930
Argentina, Los Glaciares National Park: the Perito Moreno Glacier which covers an area of 250 sq.km. and is 30 km. long. The thickness of the ice is about 170 metres, of which approximately 74 metres is visible above the waters of Lago Argentino. Unlike most glaciers, Perito Moreno is not losing mass. Closer view of the crevasses in the leading edge.
Keywords: South America, colourful, strange forms, bizarre shapes, mountains, lake, Latin America, Andes, Patagonia

PMR-D8929
Argentina, Los Glaciares National Park: the Perito Moreno Glacier which covers an area of 250 sq.km. and is 30 km. long. The thickness of the ice is about 170 metres, of which approximately 74 metres is visible above the waters of Lago Argentino. Unlike most glaciers, Perito Moreno is not losing mass. Closer view of the crevasses in the leading edge.
Keywords: South America, Patagonia, Andes, Latin America, lake, mountains, bizarre shapes, strange forms, colourful

PMR-D8928
Argentina, Los Glaciares National Park: the Perito Moreno Glacier which covers an area of 250 sq.km. and is 30 km. long. The thickness of the ice is about 170 metres, of which approximately 74 metres is visible above the waters of Lago Argentino. Unlike most glaciers, Perito Moreno is not losing mass. Closer view of the crevasses in the leading edge.
Keywords: South America, Patagonia, Andes, Latin America, lake, mountains, bizarre shapes, strange forms, colourful

PMR-D8927
Argentina, Los Glaciares National Park: approaching the Perito Moreno Glacier which covers an area of 250 sq.km. and is 30 km. long. The thickness of the ice is about 170 metres, of which approximately 74 metres is visible above the waters of Lago Argentino. Its source is covered by a bank of cloud.
Keywords: South America, Patagonia, Andes, Latin America, lake, mountains

PMR-D8926
Argentina, Los Glaciares National Park: Rufous-collared Sparrow/Chincol (Zonotrichia capensis), with its collar clearly visible.
Keywords: South America, flora and fauna, passerines, ornithology, birds, Latin America, Andes, Patagonia

PMR-D8925
Argentina, Los Glaciares National Park: Rufous-collared Sparrow/Chincol (Zonotrichia capensis), with its collar clearly visible.
Keywords: South America, flora and fauna, passerines, ornithology, birds, Latin America, Andes, Patagonia

PMR-D8924
Argentina, Los Glaciares National Park: an arm of Lago Argentino, surrounded by mountains of the Andes, with some small icebergs just visible.
Keywords: South America, bizarre shapes, strange forms, Patagonia, Andes, Latin America, colourful, lake

PMR-D8923
Argentina, Los Glaciares National Park: approaching the Perito Moreno Glacier which covers an area of 250 sq.km. and is 30 km. long. The thickness of the ice is about 170 metres, of which approximately 74 metres is visible above the waters of Lago Argentino.
Keywords: South America, mountains, lake, Latin America, Andes, Patagonia

PMR-D8922
Argentina, Los Glaciares National Park: approaching the Perito Moreno Glacier which covers an area of 250 sq.km. and is 30 km. long. The thickness of the ice is about 170 metres, of which approximately 74 metres is visible above the waters of Lago Argentino.
Keywords: South America, Patagonia, Andes, Latin America, lake, mountains

PMR-D8921
Argentina, Los Glaciares National Park: Upland or Magellan Geese (Chloephaga picta).
Keywords: South America, Sheldgeese, flora and fauna, ornithology, birds, Latin America, Andes, Patagonia

PMR-D8920
Argentina, Los Glaciares National Park: Black-necked Swans (Cygnus melancoryphus)
Keywords: South America, flora and fauna, ornithology, waterfowl, birds, Patagonia, Andes, Latin America, lake

PMR-D8919
Argentina, Los Glaciares National Park: iceberg on Lago Argentino.
Keywords: South America, lake, colourful, Latin America, Andes, Patagonia, strange forms, bizarre shapes, UNESCO

PMR-D8918
Argentina, Los Glaciares National Park: iceberg on Lago Argentino.
Keywords: South America, lake, colourful, Latin America, Andes, Patagonia, strange forms, bizarre shapes, UNESCO

PMR-D8917
Argentina, Los Glaciares National Park: iceberg on Lago Argentino.
Keywords: South America, lake, colourful, Latin America, Andes, Patagonia, strange forms, bizarre shapes, UNESCO

PMR-D8916
Argentina, Los Glaciares National Park: Spegazzini Glacier, on an arm of Lago Argentino, has an area of 134 sq.km. and its "snout" where calving takes place, can be up to 130 metres high. Closer view of the breaking ice.
Keywords: South America, colourful, bizarre shapes, strange forms, Patagonia, Andes, Latin America, lake, UNESCO

PMR-D8915
Argentina, Los Glaciares National Park: Spegazzini Glacier, on an arm of Lago Argentino, has an area of 134 sq.km. and its "snout" where calving takes place, can be up to 130 metres high.
Keywords: South America, UNESCO, lake, Latin America, Andes, Patagonia, strange forms, bizarre shapes, colourful

PMR-D8914
Argentina, Los Glaciares National Park: Spegazzini Glacier, on an arm of Lago Argentino, has an area of 134 sq.km. and its "snout" where calving takes place, can be up to 130 metres high. Closer view of the breaking ice.
Keywords: South America, colourful, bizarre shapes, strange forms, Patagonia, Andes, Latin America, lake, UNESCO

PMR-D8913
Argentina, Los Glaciares National Park: Spegazzini Glacier, on an arm of Lago Argentino, has an area of 134 sq.km. and its "snout" where calving takes place, can be up to 130 metres high.
Keywords: South America, UNESCO, lake, Latin America, Andes, Patagonia, strange forms, bizarre shapes

PMR-D8912
Argentina, Los Glaciares National Park: Spegazzini Glacier, on an arm of Lago Argentino, has an area of 134 sq.km. and its "snout" (pictured) where calving takes place, can be up to 130 metres high.
Keywords: South America, UNESCO, lake, Latin America, Andes, Patagonia, strange forms, bizarre shapes

PMR-D8911
Argentina, Los Glaciares National Park: Spegazzini Glacier, on an arm of Lago Argentino, has an area of 134 sq.km. and its "snout" (pictured) where calving takes place, can be up to 130 metres high.
Keywords: South America, UNESCO, lake, Latin America, Andes, Patagonia, strange forms, bizarre shapes

PMR-D8910
Argentina, Los Glaciares National Park: view across the arm of Lago Argentino from the Spegazzini Glacier Viewing Station with a field of buttercups in the foreground.
Keywords: South America, pictureque, nature, UNESCO, lake, Latin America, Andes, Patagonia, colourful, nature

PMR-D8909
Argentina, Los Glaciares National Park: flowers of Canelo andino (Sp.) (Drimys winteri) at the Spegazzini Glacier Viewing Station.
Keywords: South America, wild flowers, flora and fauna, shrub, botany, colourful, Latin America, Andes, Patagonia

PMR-D8908
Argentina, Los Glaciares National Park: flowers of Fuschia magellanica at the Spegazzini Glacier Viewing Station.
Keywords: South America, Patagonia, Andes, Latin America, colourful, botany, flora and fauna, wild flowers

PMR-D8907
Argentina, Los Glaciares National Park: glacier in the distance, with catamarans and a field of buttercups at the Spegazzini Glacier Viewing Station.
Keywords: South America, picturesque, nature, colourful, Patagonia, Andes, Latin America, lake, UNESCO

PMR-D8903
Argentina, Los Glaciares National Park: skeletal tree in a meadow at the Spegazzini glacier viewing station. Dead trees can take up to 500 years to disintegrate in this climate.
Keywords: South America, lake, colourful, Latin America, Andes, Patagonia, strange forms, bizarre shapes, UNESCO

PMR-D8902
Argentina, Los Glaciares National Park: Spegazzini glacier (left), from the viewing station, carpeted with buttercups.
Keywords: South America, lake, colourful, Latin America, Andes, Patagonia, UNESCO

PMR-D8901
Argentina, Los Glaciares National Park: Spegazzini Glacier, on an arm of Lago Argentino, has an area of 134 sq.km. and its "snout" where calving takes place, can be up to 130 metres high.
Keywords: South America, UNESCO, lake, Latin America, Andes, Patagonia, strange forms, bizarre shapes

PMR-D8900
Argentina, Los Glaciares National Park: a tributary glacier, leaving the mist shrouds to empty into Lago Argentino.
Keywords: South America, bizarre shapes, strange forms, Patagonia, Andes, Latin America, colourful, lake, UNESCO

PMR-D8899
Argentina, Los Glaciares National Park: a tributary glacier, leaving the mist shrouds to empty into Lago Argentino.
Keywords: South America, bizarre shapes, strange forms, Patagonia, Andes, Latin America, colourful, lake, UNESCO

PMR-D8898
Argentina, Los Glaciares National Park: iceberg on Lago Argentino.
Keywords: South America, UNESCO, bizarre shapes, strange forms, Patagonia, Andes, Latin America, colourful, lake

PMR-D8897
Argentina, Los Glaciares National Park: icebergs on Lago Argentino.
Keywords: South America, UNESCO, bizarre shapes, strange forms, Patagonia, Andes, Latin America, colourful, lake

PMR-D8896
Argentina, Los Glaciares National Park: iceberg on Lago Argentino.
Keywords: South America, UNESCO, bizarre shapes, strange forms, Patagonia, Andes, Latin America, colourful, lake

PMR-D8895
Argentina, Los Glaciares National Park: catmaran cruise-boat passing an iceberg on Lago Argentino.
Keywords: South America, UNESCO, bizarre shapes, strange forms, Patagonia, Andes, Latin America, colourful, lake

PMR-D8894
Argentina, Los Glaciares National Park: iceberg on Lago Argentino.
Keywords: South America, UNESCO, bizarre shapes, strange forms, Patagonia, Andes, Latin America, colourful, lake

PMR-D8893
Argentina, Los Glaciares National Park: iceberg on Lago Argentino.
Keywords: South America, UNESCO, bizarre shapes, strange forms, Patagonia, Andes, Latin America, colourful, lake

PMR-D8892
Argentina, Los Glaciares National Park: close-up of an iceberg on Lago Argentino.
Keywords: South America, UNESCO, bizarre shapes, strange forms, Patagonia, Andes, Latin America, colourful, lake

PMR-D8891
Argentina, Los Glaciares National Park: iceberg on Lago Argentino.
Keywords: South America, UNESCO, bizarre shapes, strange forms, Patagonia, Andes, Latin America, colourful, lake

PMR-D8873
Argentina, El Chalten: distant view of the Cerro Fitz Roy massif and Los Glaciares National Park, approaching El Chalten.
Keywords: South America, Patagonia, Andes, scenery, Latin America, mountains, panorama, snow-capped

PMR-D8871
Argentina, El Chalten: view of the Cerro Fitz Roy massif (3405 metres) in Los Glaciares National Park, approaching El Chalten.
Keywords: South America, Patagonia, Andes, scenery, Latin America, mountains, panorama, snow-capped

PMR-D8870
Argentina, El Chalten: view of the Cerro Torre mountain (3102 metres) in Los Glaciares National Park, approaching El Chalten.
Keywords: South America, snow-capped, panorama, mountains, Latin America, scenery, Andes, Patagonia, UNESCO

PMR-D8869
Argentina, El Chalten: distant view of the Cerro Fitz Roy massif and Los Glaciares National Park, approaching El Chalten.
Keywords: South America, snow-capped, panorama, mountains, Latin America, scenery, Andes, Patagonia, UNESCO

PMR-D8868
Argentina, El Chalten: distant view of the Cerro Fitz Roy massif and Los Glaciares National Park, with photographers in the foreground.
Keywords: South America, snow-capped, panorama, mountains, Latin America, scenery, Andes, Patagonia

PMR-D8867
Argentina, El Chalten: view of the Cerro Perito Moreno massif (3393 metres) in Los Glaciares National Park, approaching Chalten.
Keywords: South America, snow-capped, panorama, mountains, Latin America, scenery, Andes, Patagonia

PMR-D8866
Argentina, El Chalten: view of the Cerro Fitz Roy mountain (3405 metres) and Cerro Torre (3102 metres) (partly obscured by cloud) in Los Glaciares National Park, approaching Chalten.
Keywords: South America, snow-capped, panorama, mountains, Latin America, scenery, Andes, Patagonia

PMR-D8865
Argentina, El Chalten: view of the Cerro Fitz Roy mountain (3405 metres) in Los Glaciares National Park, approaching Chalten.
Keywords: South America, snow-capped, panorama, mountains, Latin America, scenery, Andes, Patagonia

PMR-D8864
Argentina, El Chalten: distant view of the Cerro Fitz Roy massif and Los Glaciares National Park, approaching Chalten.
Keywords: South America, snow-capped, panorama, mountains, Latin America, scenery, Andes, Patagonia

PMR-D8778
Chile, Patagonia: colourful wild grasses in Cerro Castillo National Park.
Keywords: South America, flora and fauna, nature, botany, Latin America, plants, phytography

PMR-D8688
Chile. Puerto Varas: Vicente Perez Rosales National Park: the Petrohue River continues in a winding canyon below the waterfalls.
Keywords: South America, rapids, rocky, canyon, Latin America

PMR-D8687
Chile. Puerto Varas: Vicente Perez Rosales National Park: view of the Valdivian temperate rainforest with snow-capped volcano, Osorno (2652 m.), in the background, and Petrohue River in the foreground.
Keywords: South America, Latin America, wooded, landscape, Andes

PMR-D8686
Chile. Puerto Varas: Vicente Perez Rosales National Park: view of the Valdivian temperate rainforest with snow-capped volcano, Osorno (2652 m.), in the background
Keywords: South America, Andes, landscape, wooded, Latin America

PMR-D8684
Chile. Puerto Varas: Vicente Perez Rosales National Park: the Petrohue River Waterfalls, with snow-capped volcano. Osorno (2.652 m.), in the background.
Keywords: South America, Andes, white water, rapids, rocky, canyon, Latin America, wooded, landscape

PMR-D8683
Chile. Puerto Varas: Vicente Perez Rosales National Park: the Petrohue River Waterfalls, with snow-capped volcano. Osorno (2.652 m.), in the background.
Keywords: South America, white water, rapids, rocky, canyon, Latin America, wooded, landscape

PMR-D8682
Chile. Puerto Varas: Vicente Perez Rosales National Park: visitor-bridge above the Petrohue River Waterfalls.
Keywords: South America, Andes, Latin America, canyon, rocky, rapids, white water

PMR-D8681
Chile. Puerto Varas: Vicente Perez Rosales National Park: the Petrohue River Waterfalls.
Keywords: South America, Andes, Latin America, rocky, rapids, white water

PMR-D8680
Chile. Puerto Varas: Vicente Perez Rosales National Park: the Petrohue River below the waterfalls.
Keywords: South America, Andes, Latin America, canyon, rocky, rapids, white water

PMR-D8609
Chile. Santiago: Palacio de la Real Audiencia de Santiago in Plaza de Armas, completed in 1807 as the Royal Court of Justice, now houses the National History Museum.
Keywords: South America, Latin America, architecture, culture, Baroque style

PMR-D8607
Chile. Santiago: Plaza de Armas, with Palacio de la Real Audiencia de Santiago (right), completed in 1807 as the Royal Court of Justice, which now houses the National History Museum, and the cathedral facade on the far side of the square.
Keywords: South America, Baroque style, culture, architecture, Latin America

PMR-D8598
Chile. Santiago: the National Stock Exchange (Bolsa de Comercio), opened on 27th November 1893, is the third-largest in Latin America.
Keywords: South America, Latin America, architecture, bourse, financial, classical

PMR-D8593
Chile. Santiago: national flag of Chile.
Keywords: South America, Latin America

PMR-D8591
Chile. Santiago: Club Hipico de Santiago, a racecourse for horses, founded in 1869. The stadium building is the work of architect Josue Smith Solar and can accommodate 50,000 spectators. It was declared an Historic National Monument in 1992, being the oldest such course on the continent.
Keywords: South America, sport of kings, equestrian, racetrack, Longchamp, betting, horse-racing, Latin America

PMR074K-09
Spain, Lanzarote: desolate volcanic landscape: Montanas de Fuego in Timanfaya National Park.
Keywords: Canary Islands, volcano, sunshine, holidays, leisure

PMR036K-32
Namibia, Sossusvlei: the Nabib-Naukluft National Park - the first sand dunes on entering the park.
Keywords: wind-carved shapes, sand hills, desert

PMR-D8296
Germany, Thuringia, Gotha: the Ducal Museum, in Neo-Renaissance style, built in the 19th century, is a trust of the Friedenstein Palace, and has displays of Egyptian art, Greek and Roman art and Renaissance paintings.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, historic, culture

PMR-D8295
Germany, Thuringia, Gotha: north front of Friedenstein Palace (Schloss) built in 1656 in Baroque style by Ernest I, Duke of Saxe-Gotha. It is now home to several museums.
Keywords: architecture, medieval, mediaeval, national heritage, historic, culture, picturesque

PMR-D8294
Germany, Thuringia, Gotha: originally built as a bourse between 1566 and 1574, this fine Renaissance building has been used as the Town Hall (Rathaus) since 1665. Between 1640 and 1646 it was the residence of the newly created Duke Ernest I of Sachsen, Gotha and Altenburg. The ducal arms over the entry portal are a masterpiece of the German Renaissance.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, historic, culture, picturesque, colourful

PMR-D8293
Germany, Thuringia, Gotha: Brühl (Street) contains some noteworthy building including the Maria-Magdalena Hospital, founded in 1223 (building on the right).
Keywords: architecture, medieval, mediaeval, national heritage, historic, culture, picturesque

PMR-D8292
Germany, Thuringia, Gotha: originally built as a bourse between 1566 and 1574, this fine Renaissance building has been used as the Town Hall (Rathaus) since 1665. Germany, Thuringia, Gotha: originally built as a bourse between 1566 and 1574, this fine Renaissance building has been used as the Town Hall (Rathaus) since 1665. Between 1640 and 1646 it was the residence of the newly created Duke Ernest I of Sachsen, Gotha and Altenburg.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, historic, culture, picturesque, colourful

PMR-D8291
Germany, Thuringia, Gotha: facades on the Market Place (Hauptmarkt) from the terrace of Palace Hill.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, mediaeval, medieval

PMR-D8290
Germany, Thuringia, Gotha: originally built as a bourse between 1566 and 1574, this fine Renaissance building has been used as the Town Hall (Rathaus) since 1665. The tower is 35 metres high and the look-out gallery can be visited by the public.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, historic, culture, picturesque, colourful

PMR-D8289
Germany, Thuringia, Gotha: view of the Market Place (Hauptmarkt) and tower of the Town Hall (Rathaus) from the terrace of Palace Hill.
Keywords: architecture, medieval, mediaeval, national heritage, historic, culture, picturesque

PMR-D8288
Germany, Thuringia, Gotha: courtyard and west pavilion and wing of Friedenstein Palace (Schloss) built in 1656 in Baroque style by Ernest I, Duke of Saxe-Gotha. It is now home to several museums.
Keywords: architecture, medieval, mediaeval, national heritage, historic, culture, picturesque

PMR-D8287
Germany, Thuringia, Gotha: west pavilion and wing of Friedenstein Palace (Schloss) built in 1656 in Baroque style by Ernest I, Duke of Saxe-Gotha. It is now home to several museums.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, mediaeval, medieval

PMR-D8286
Germany, Lower Saxony, Goslar: a row of handsome timber frame facades on Marktstrasse (Market Street).
Keywords: architecture, UNESCO, medieval, mediaeval, national heritage, historic, culture, picturesque

PMR-D8285
Germany, Lower Saxony, Goslar: the Hotel Alte Münze, dating back to 1509, was originally the town's mint. In the background further timber frame buildings in the Münzstrasse.
Keywords: architecture, UNESCO, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, mediaeval, medieval

PMR-D8284
Germany, Lower Saxony, Goslar: a row of timber frame houses on Breite Strasse, with the Hotel zum Breiten Tor in the foreground
Keywords: architecture, UNESCO, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, mediaeval, medieval

PMR-D8283
Germany, Lower Saxony, Goslar: Breites Tor ("Wide Gate"), built in 1443, with the "Zwinger", or complementary defence tower (1517). Once, one of the most strongly defended gates in the country, much of the fortification has been demolished, including the outer gate with its own defence towers.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, mediaeval, medieval

PMR-D8282
Germany, Lower Saxony, Goslar: Breite Strasse, seen through the Breites Tor ("Wide Gate"), built in 1443, In a niche over the door is the figure of an emperor over the Goslar eagle.
Keywords: architecture, UNESCO, medieval, mediaeval, colourful, national heritage, historic, culture, picturesque

PMR-D8281
Germany, Lower Saxony, Goslar: Breites Tor ("Wide Gate"), built in 1443, with the "Zwinger", or complementary defence tower (1517). Once, one of the most strongly defended gates in the country, much of the fortification has been demolished, including the outer gate with its own defence towers.
Keywords: architecture, UNESCO, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, mediaeval, medieval

PMR-D8280
Germany, Lower Saxony, Goslar: Breites Tor ("Wide Gate"), built in 1443, at the end of the Breite Strasse, lined with old timber frame houses.
Keywords: architecture, UNESCO, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval

PMR-D8279
Germany, Lower Saxony, Goslar: St, Annenhaus, the oldest completely preserved timber frame building in the town, dates from 1488, when it was a hospital.
Keywords: architecture, UNESCO, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval

PMR-D8278
Germany, Lower Saxony, Goslar: timber frame houses line both sides of this cobbled street.
Keywords: architecture, UNESCO, medieval, mediaeval, colourful, national heritage, historic, culture, picturesque

PMR-D8277
Germany, Lower Saxony, Goslar: the Market Place (Marktplatz) with the Golden Eagle fountain in the foreground..
Keywords: architecture, UNESCO, medieval, mediaeval, colourful, national heritage, historic, culture, picturesque

PMR-D8276
Germany, Lower Saxony, Goslar: the Gothic Rathaus (Town Hall) dates from 1450 and faces the Marktplatz with its five arcades. On the second floor are lavishly furnished council chambers.
Keywords: architecture, UNESCO, medieval, mediaeval, national heritage, historic, culture, picturesque

PMR-D8275
Germany, Lower Saxony, Goslar: tower of Romanesque Market Church of St. Cosmos and St. Damien, completed in 1150 and later extended, with timber frame buildings in the foreground.
Keywords: architecture, UNESCO, medieval, mediaeval, national heritage, historic, culture, picturesque, metropolis

PMR-D8274
Germany, Lower Saxony, Goslar: Grosses Heiliges Kreuz was built in 1254 as a hospice which offered rooms for the night to pilgrims and other travellers. Part of the building is still used as an old people's home.
Keywords: architecture, UNESCO, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, mediaeval, medieval

PMR-D8273
Germany, Lower Saxony, Goslar: the Kaiserpfalz, an 11th century Romanesque palace, extensively restored in the 19th century, contains fine wall paintings of German historical events. View of the Great Hall, with equestrian statues of Kaiser Wilhelm I and Kaiser Friedrich 1 Barbarossa..
Keywords: architecture, UNESCO, medieval, mediaeval, colourful, national heritage, historic, culture, picturesque

PMR-D8272
Germany, Lower Saxony, Goslar: the Kaiserpfalz, an 11th century Romanesque palace, extensively restored in the 19th century, contains fine wall paintings of German historical events. View of the central segment of the Great Hall, and stone belvedere.
Keywords: architecture, UNESCO, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval

PMR-D8271
Germany, Lower Saxony, Goslar: the Kaiserpfalz, an 11th century Romanesque palace, extensively restored in the 19th century, contains fine wall paintings of German historical events. View of the Great Hall, with equestrian statues of Kaiser Wilhelm I and Kaiser Friedrich 1 Barbarossa..
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, UNESCO

PMR-D8270
Germany, Lower Saxony, Goslar: the Kaiserpfalz, an 11th century Romanesque palace, extensively restored in the 19th century, contains fine wall paintings of German historical events. View of the equestrian statues of Kaiser Wilhelm I and Kaiser Friedrich 1 Barbarossa in front of the Great Hall.
Keywords: architecture, UNESCO, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, mediaeval, medieval

PMR-D8132
Norway, Rogaland, Stavanger: restored wooden houses dating from the turn of the 18th/19th century were formerly the homes of fishermen, seamen and artisans. The old town, overlooking the west side of the harbour (Vagen) is preserved as a national heritage.
Keywords: Scandinavia, architecture, historic, oil industry, port, picturesque

PMR-D8131
Norway, Rogaland, Stavanger: restored wooden houses dating from the turn of the 18th/19th century were formerly the homes of fishermen, seamen and artisans. The old town, overlooking the west side of the harbour (Vagen) is preserved as a national heritage.
Keywords: Scandinavia, architecture, historic, oil industry, port, picturesque

PMR-D8130
Norway, Rogaland, Stavanger: restored wooden houses dating from the turn of the 18th/19th century were formerly the homes of fishermen, seamen and artisans. The old town, overlooking the west side of the harbour (Vagen) is preserved as a national heritage.
Keywords: Scandinavia, architecture, historic, oil industry, port, picturesque

PMR-D8129
Norway, Rogaland, Stavanger: restored wooden houses dating from the turn of the 18th/19th century were formerly the homes of fishermen, seamen and artisans. The old town, overlooking the west side of the harbour (Vagen) is preserved as a national heritage.
Keywords: Scandinavia, architecture, historic, oil industry, port, picturesque

PMR-D8128
Norway, Rogaland, Stavanger: restored wooden houses dating from the turn of the 18th/19th century were formerly the homes of fishermen, seamen and artisans. The old town, overlooking the west side of the harbour (Vagen) is preserved as a national heritage.
Keywords: Scandinavia, architecture, historic, oil industry, port, picturesque

PMR-D8126
Norway, Rogaland, Stavanger: restored wooden houses dating from the turn of the 18th/19th century were formerly the homes of fishermen, seamen and artisans. The old town, overlooking the west side of the harbour (Vagen) is preserved as a national heritage.
Keywords: Scandinavia, architecture, historic, oil industry, port, picturesque

PMR-D8125
Norway, Rogaland, Stavanger: restored wooden houses dating from the turn of the 18th/19th century were formerly the homes of fishermen, seamen and artisans. The old town, overlooking the west side of the harbour (Vagen) is preserved as a national heritage.
Keywords: Scandinavia, architecture, historic, oil industry, port, picturesque

PMR-D8124
Norway, Rogaland, Stavanger: restored wooden houses dating from the turn of the 18th/19th century were formerly the homes of fishermen, seamen and artisans. The old town, overlooking the west side of the harbour (Vagen) is preserved as a national heritage.
Keywords: Scandinavia, architecture, historic, oil industry, port, picturesque

PMR-D8123
Norway, Rogaland, Stavanger: restored wooden houses dating from the turn of the 18th/19th century were formerly the homes of fishermen, seamen and artisans. The old town, overlooking the west side of the harbour (Vagen) is preserved as a national heritage.
Keywords: Scandinavia, architecture, historic, oil industry, port, picturesque

PMR-D8122
Norway, Rogaland, Stavanger: restored wooden houses dating from the turn of the 18th/19th century were formerly the homes of fishermen, seamen and artisans. The old town, overlooking the west side of the harbour (Vagen) is preserved as a national heritage.
Keywords: Scandinavia, architecture, historic, oil industry, port, picturesque

PMR-D8121
Norway, Rogaland, Stavanger: restored wooden houses dating from the turn of the 18th/19th century were formerly the homes of fishermen, seamen and artisans. The old town, overlooking the west side of the harbour (Vagen) is preserved as a national heritage.
Keywords: Scandinavia, architecture, historic, oil industry, port, picturesque

PMR-D8120
Norway, Rogaland, Stavanger: restored wooden houses dating from the turn of the 18th/19th century were formerly the homes of fishermen, seamen and artisans. The old town, overlooking the west side of the harbour (Vagen) is preserved as a national heritage.
Keywords: Scandinavia, architecture, historic, oil industry, port, picturesque

PMR-D8063
Norway, Oslo: fountains in the gardens of Eidsvoll Plass, with the National Theatre in the background.
Keywords: picturesque, stage, drama, culture, capital city, Scandinavia, architecture

PMR-D8062
Norway, Oslo: the National Theatre, opened in 1899, gives regular performances of Ibsen's plays.
Keywords: architecture, stage, drama, culture, capital city, Scandinavia

PMR-D8061
Norway, Oslo: the Cathedral (Domkirke) was built 1694-97 after its predecessor burnt down. It is used for national events and by the Norwegian Royal Family.
Keywords: architecture, historic, capital city, Scandinavia

PMR-D8060
Norway, Oslo: the Cathedral (Domkirke) was built 1694-97 after its predecessor burnt down. It is used for national events and by the Norwegian Royal Family. Statue of King Christian IV in the foreground.
Keywords: architecture, monument, Scandinavia, capital city, historic

PMR-D7991
Germany, Bavaria, Wurzburg: inside the Marienberg Fortress: Schönborn Gate, built by Prince-Bishop Johann Philipp von Schönborn (1642-73) near the mass grave of the victims of the massacre. (The fortress was stormed by the Swedes in 1631 and the 600-man garrison was massacred).
Keywords: defence, Romantische Strasse, Romantic Road, historic, Franconia, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage, architecture, fortifications

PMR-D7990
Germany, Bavaria, Wurzburg: Killian's Tower with the underground tunnel which leads under the fortifications into the Marienberg Fortress: The fortress was stormed by the Swedes in 1631 and the 600-man garrison was massacred.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, Franconia, historic, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse

PMR-D7989
Germany, Bavaria, Wurzburg: inside the Marienberg Fortress: Echter or Michael's Gate in the Bastion (1605), built by Prince-Bishop Julius Echter von Mespelbrunn. The fortress was stormed by the Swedes in1631 and the 600-man garrison massacred.
Keywords: defence, Romantische Strasse, Romantic Road, historic, Franconia, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage, architecture, fortifications

PMR-D7988
Germany, Bavaria, Wurzburg: inside the Marienberg Fortress: the mediaeval Scherenberg Gate originally commanded a drawbridge. St. Killian's Tower behind. The fortress was stormed by the Swedes in 1631 and the 600-man garrison was massacred.
Keywords: defence, Romantische Strasse, Romantic Road, culture, Franconia, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage, architecture, fortifications

PMR-D7987
Germany, Bavaria, Wurzburg: the Cathedral of St. Killian, the 4th largest Romanesque cathedral in Germany. Begun in 1045, completely destroyed in 1945, and rebuilt 1966-67.
Keywords: architecture, Romantische Strasse, Romantic Road, culture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, Franconia, historic

PMR-D7986
Germany, Bavaria, Wurzburg: the north tract of the Marienberg Fortress, with the Scherenbergzwinger, from the north-east. The fortress was stormed by the Swedes in 1631 and the 600-man garrison was massacred.
Keywords: architecture, Romantische Strasse, Romantic Road, historic, Franconia, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage, fortifications, defence

PMR-D7985
Germany, Bavaria, Wurzburg: defence towers on the west fortified wall of the Marienberg Fortress. It was stormed by the Swedes in 1631 and the 600-man garrison was massacred.
Keywords: architecture, Romantische Strasse, Romantic Road, historic, Franconia, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage

PMR-D7984
Germany, Bavaria, Wurzburg: inside the main courtyard of the Marienberg Fortress: The Sonnenturm (Sun Tower) in the south-east corner, and the Brunnentempel, built over the well. The fortress was stormed by the Swedes in 1631 and the 600-man garrison was massacred.
Keywords: architecture, Romantische Strasse, Romantic Road, historic, Franconia, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage

PMR-D7983
Germany, Bavaria, Wurzburg: inside the Marienberg Fortress: the round church of St. Mary, dating back to 706 AD, but rebuilt after a fire in 1600. The red sandstone portal was added in the early 17th century. The fortress was stormed by the Swedes in 1631 and the 600-man garrison was massacred.
Keywords: architecture, Romantische Strasse, Romantic Road, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, Franconia, historic

PMR-D7982
Germany, Bavaria, Wurzburg: castle gardens in the Marienberg Fortress, probably laid out by Prince-Bishop Johann Philipp von Schönborn (1642-73). An identical curved staircase with ballustrades encloses the garden at each end. The fortress was stormed by the Swedes in 1631 and the 600-man garrison was massacred.
Keywords: national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, Franconia, historic, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse

PMR-D7981
Germany, Bavaria, Wurzburg: castle gardens in the Marienberg Fortress, probably laid out by Prince-Bishop Johann Philipp von Schönborn (1642-73). The fortress was stormed by the Swedes in 1631 and the 600-man garrison was massacred.
Keywords: Romantische Strasse, Romantic Road, historic, Franconia, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage

PMR-D7980
Germany, Bavaria, Wurzburg: view to the east from the Marienberg, with vineyard and St. Burkard's Romanesque Basilica on the near bank of the river, and the old Main bridge, Marienkapelle, Cathedral of St. Killian, old university (red sandstone tower), St. Johannis' Church (top, centre) and St. Stephan's Church (middle right) on the far bank of the River Main.
Keywords: architecture, Romantische Strasse, Romantic Road, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, Franconia, historic, panorama

PMR-D7979
Germany, Bavaria, Wurzburg: view to the north-east from the Marienberg, with the old Main bridge (built 1473-1543), Gothic Marienkapelle (with red spire), Rathaus (Town Hall) and the Cathedral of St. Killian.
Keywords: reflections, Romantische Strasse, Romantic Road, panorama, historic, Franconia, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage, architecture

PMR-D7978
Germany, Bavaria, Wurzburg: castle gardens in the Marienberg Fortress, probably laid out by Prince-Bishop Johann Philipp von Schönborn (1642-73), overlooked by the Maria Tower. The fortress was stormed by the Swedes in 1631 and the 600-man garrison was massacred.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, Franconia, historic, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse

PMR-D7977
Germany, Bavaria, Wurzburg: inside the main courtyard of the Marienberg Fortress: Killian's Tower with the west wing. The fortress was stormed by the Swedes in 1631 and the 600-man garrison was massacred.
Keywords: architecture, Romantische Strasse, Romantic Road, historic, Franconia, Würzburg, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage

PMR-D7976
Germany, Bavaria, Wurzburg: the Cathedral of St. Killian, the 4th largest Romanesque cathedral in Germany. Begun in 1045, completely destroyed in 1945, and rebuilt 1966-67.
Keywords: architecture, Romantische Strasse, Romantic Road, historic, Franconia, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage, culture

PMR-D7973
Germany, Bavaria, Wurzburg: inside the main courtyard of the Marienberg Fortress: the Keep (Bergfried), built about 1200, contained a dungeon in the lower half, and "last retreat"on the upper floors. The fortress was stormed by the Swedes in 1631 and the 600-man garrison was massacred.
Keywords: architecture, Romantische Strasse, Romantic Road, historic, Franconia, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage

PMR-D7972
Germany, Bavaria, Wurzburg: inside the main courtyard of the Marienberg Fortress: a corner tower of the Princes' Wing. The fortress was stormed by the Swedes in 1631 and the 600-man garrison was massacred.
Keywords: architecture, Romantische Strasse, Romantic Road, historic, Franconia, Würzburg, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage

PMR-D7971
Germany, Bavaria, Wurzburg: inside the main courtyard of the Marienberg Fortress: Carved sandstone niches for saints, contemporaneous with the Brunnentempel. The fortress was stormed by the Swedes in 1631 and the 600-man garrison was massacred.
Keywords: architecture, Romantische Strasse, Romantic Road, historic, Franconia, Würzburg, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage

PMR-D7970
Germany, Bavaria, Wurzburg: inside the main courtyard of the Marienberg Fortress: a corner tower of the Princes' Wing. The fortress was stormed by the Swedes in 1631 and the 600-man garrison was massacred.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, Franconia, historic, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse

PMR-D7969
Germany, Bavaria, Wurzburg: inside the main courtyard of the Marienberg Fortress: The Brunnentempel, built to house the well, which reaches down to the water level of the River Main. The statues are (left to right): Daniel with the lion; Hercules forcing open the lion's muzzle, and St Hieronymus. On the roof, the gilded figure of Fortuna on a rolling ball.
Keywords: architecture, Romantische Strasse, Romantic Road, historic, Franconia, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage, sculpture, stone-carving

PMR-D7968
Germany, Bavaria, Wurzburg: inside the main courtyard of the Marienberg Fortress: the round church of St. Mary, dating back to 706 AD, but rebuilt after a fire in 1600. To the left is the Brunnentempel, built over the well, and the Bergfried Tower (Keep). The fortress was stormed by the Swedes in 1631 and the 600-man garrison was massacred.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, Würzburg, Franconia, historic, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse

PMR-D7967
Germany, Bavaria, Wurzburg: inside the main courtyard of the Marienberg Fortress: the round church of St. Mary, dating back to 706 AD, but rebuilt after a fire in 1600. To the right is the Brunnentempel, built over the well. The fortress was stormed by the Swedes in 1631 and the 600-man garrison was massacred.
Keywords: architecture, Romantische Strasse, Romantic Road, historic, Franconia, Würzburg, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage

PMR-D7966
Germany, Bavaria, Wurzburg: inside the main courtyard of the Marienberg Fortress: the north-west corner with Killian's Tower behind. The fortress was stormed by the Swedes in 1631 and the 600-man garrison was massacred.
Keywords: architecture, Romantische Strasse, Romantic Road, historic, Franconia, Würzburg, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage

PMR000-04
Morocco, Marakech: (1962 picture, before restoration) the minaret of the Koutoubia Mosque, 77 metres high, is the largest and best known in the city. Built of local sandstone in the reign of Berber Almohad Caliph Yaqub al-Mansur (1184-1199), it replaced an identical mosque on an adjacent site, little of which remains.
Keywords: Africa, Marakesh, Islam, Muslim, Maghreb, culture, colourful, architecture, historic, national heritage

PMR-D7728
Spain, Balearic Islands: aerial view of the Island of Cabrera, now a national park and uninhabited.
Keywords: Mediterranean, geography

PMR-D7699
England, Somerset: the chapel at Tyntesfield House (National Trust).
Keywords: architecture, laudatio, priest, Gothic

PMR-D7698
England, Somerset: historic medicine cabinet at Tyntesfield House (National Trust).
Keywords: pharmacy, healing, curative, potions, prescription, pharmacopoeia, medications, drugs

PMR-D7647
Morocco, Rabat: the royal guard, in colourful uniforms, mounted on white horses and carrying national pennants.
Keywords: Africa, Bou Regreg, Sala Colonia, equestrian, tradition, royal city, capital city, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb

PMR-D7639
Morocco, Casablanca: King Hassan II Mosque, completed in 1993, is the largest mosque in Africa, and its minaret is the world's highest religious building (210 metres). The designer was Michel Pinseau and it was built by Bouygues. It offers space for 105,000 worshippers.
Keywords: Africa, national symbol, superlative, architecture, Maghreb, Islam, Muslim, culture, artistic

PMR-D7638
Morocco, Casablanca: King Hassan II Mosque, completed in 1993, is the largest mosque in Africa, and its minaret is the world's highest religious building (210 metres). The designer was Michel Pinseau and it was built by Bouygues. It offers space for 105,000 worshippers.
Keywords: Africa, artistic, culture, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb, architecture, superlative, national symbol

PMR-D7637
Morocco, Casablanca: King Hassan II Mosque, completed in 1993, is the largest mosque in Africa, and its minaret is the world's highest religious building (210 metres). The designer was Michel Pinseau and it was built by Bouygues. It offers space for 105,000 worshippers.
Part of one of the polychrome panels bordering the ablutions basin.
Keywords: Africa, artistic, culture, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb, architecture, superlative, national symbol

PMR-D7636
Morocco, Casablanca: King Hassan II Mosque, completed in 1993, is the largest mosque in Africa, and its minaret is the world's highest religious building (210 metres). The designer was Michel Pinseau and it was built by Bouygues. It offers space for 105,000 worshippers.
The Royal Doors, of engraved bronze (from Russia), electrically operated, surrounded by inlaid arches.
Keywords: Africa, artistic, culture, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb, architecture, superlative, national symbol

PMR-D7635
Morocco, Casablanca: King Hassan II Mosque, completed in 1993, is the largest mosque in Africa, and its minaret is the world's highest religious building (210 metres). The designer was Michel Pinseau and it was built by Bouygues. It offers space for 105,000 worshippers.
Courtyard, bounded by an arched gallery.
Keywords: Africa, artistic, culture, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb, architecture, superlative, national symbol

PMR-D7634
Morocco, Casablanca: King Hassan II Mosque, completed in 1993, is the largest mosque in Africa, and its minaret is the world's highest religious building (210 metres). The designer was Michel Pinseau and it was built by Bouygues. It offers space for 105,000 worshippers.
The star-shaped fountain on the terrace.
Keywords: Africa, artistic, culture, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb, architecture, superlative, national symbol

PMR-D7633
Morocco, Casablanca: King Hassan II Mosque, completed in 1993, is the largest mosque in Africa, and its minaret is the world's highest religious building (210 metres). The designer was Michel Pinseau and it was built by Bouygues. It offers space for 105,000 worshippers.
The fluted ablutions basin with polychrome faience designs as backing.
Keywords: Africa, tiling, colourful, artistic, culture, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb, architecture, superlative, national symbol

PMR-D7632
Morocco, Casablanca: King Hassan II Mosque, completed in 1993, is the largest mosque in Africa, and its minaret is the world's highest religious building (210 metres). The designer was Michel Pinseau and it was built by Bouygues. It offers space for 105,000 worshippers.
An elegant horseshoe-shaped arch encloses the ablutions basin.
Keywords: Africa, artistic, culture, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb, architecture, superlative, national symbol

PMR-D7631
Morocco, Casablanca: King Hassan II Mosque, completed in 1993, is the largest mosque in Africa, and its minaret is the world's highest religious building (210 metres). The designer was Michel Pinseau and it was built by Bouygues. It offers space for 105,000 worshippers.
View of the arched galleries from the terrace.
Keywords: Africa, national symbol, superlative, architecture, Maghreb, Islam, Muslim, culture, artistic

PMR-D7630
Morocco, Casablanca: King Hassan II Mosque, completed in 1993, is the largest mosque in Africa, and its minaret is the world's highest religious building (210 metres). The designer was Michel Pinseau and it was built by Bouygues. It offers space for 105,000 worshippers.
A closer look at the green tiles and ornamentation on the upper part of the minaret.
Keywords: Africa, national symbol, superlative, architecture, Maghreb, Islam, Muslim, culture, artistic

PMR-D7629
Morocco, Casablanca: King Hassan II Mosque, completed in 1993, is the largest mosque in Africa, and its minaret is the world's highest religious building (210 metres). The designer was Michel Pinseau and it was built by Bouygues. It offers space for 105,000 worshippers.
Keywords: Africa, artistic, culture, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb, architecture, superlative, national symbol

PMR-D7628
Morocco, Casablanca: King Hassan II Mosque, completed in 1993, is the largest mosque in Africa, and its minaret is the world's highest religious building (210 metres). The designer was Michel Pinseau and it was built by Bouygues. It offers space for 105,000 worshippers.
One of the polychrome faience panels with geometrical motifs on the arched gallery.
Keywords: Africa, tiles, colourful, artistic, culture, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb, architecture, superlative, national symbol

PMR-D7627
Morocco, Casablanca: King Hassan II Mosque, completed in 1993, is the largest mosque in Africa, and its minaret is the world's highest religious building (210 metres). The designer was Michel Pinseau and it was built by Bouygues. It offers space for 105,000 worshippers.
Keywords: Africa, artistic, culture, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb, architecture, superlative, national symbol

PMR-D7626
Morocco, Casablanca: King Hassan II Mosque, completed in 1993, is the largest mosque in Africa, and its minaret is the world's highest religious building (210 metres). The designer was Michel Pinseau and it was built by Bouygues. It offers space for 105,000 worshippers.
Keywords: Africa, artistic, culture, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb, architecture, superlative, national symbol

PMR-D7625
Morocco, El-Jadida, La Cité Portugaise: the fortified city of Mazagan, founded by the Portuguese in 1502, was the last Portuguese possession on the Atlantic coast to fall to the Alaouites in 1769. The latter then built the adjacent new town of El-Jadida ("the new").
The main street.
Keywords: Africa, UNESCO, Maghreb, Islam, Muslim, historic, fortress, fortifications, culture, national heritage

PMR-D7624
Morocco, El-Jadida, La Cité Portugaise: the fortified city of Mazagan, founded by the Portuguese in 1502, was the last Portuguese possession on the Atlantic coast to fall to the Alaouites in 1769. The latter then built the adjacent new town of El-Jadida ("the new").
Minaret of a mosque, converted from a Portuguese lighthouse in the 19th century.
Keywords: Africa, UNESCO, Maghreb, Islam, Muslim, historic, fortress, fortifications, culture, national heritage

PMR-D7623
Morocco, El-Jadida, La Cité Portugaise: the fortified city of Mazagan, founded by the Portuguese in 1502, was the last Portuguese possession on the Atlantic coast to fall to the Alaouites in 1769. The latter then built the adjacent new town of El-Jadida ("the new").
Minaret of a mosque, converted from a Portuguese lighthouse in the 19th century.
Keywords: Africa, UNESCO, Maghreb, Islam, Muslim, historic, fortress, fortifications, culture, national heritage

PMR-D7622
Morocco, El-Jadida, La Cité Portugaise: the fortified city of Mazagan, founded by the Portuguese in 1502, was the last Portuguese possession on the Atlantic coast to fall to the Alaouites in 1769. The latter then built the adjacent new town of El-Jadida ("the new").
The vaulted cistern was built in 1514 as part of the original Portuguese citadel for use as a grain store or arsenal, but converted around 1541 to a water cistern, holding 5,000 tonnes of water. The Manueline-style vaults are supported by 25 pillars. The cistern was used in the shooting of the film "Othello" by Orson Welles.
Keywords: Africa, national heritage, culture, fortifications, fortress, historic, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb, UNESCO

PMR-D7621
Morocco, El-Jadida, La Cité Portugaise: the fortified city of Mazagan, founded by the Portuguese in 1502, was the last Portuguese possession on the Atlantic coast to fall to the Alaouites in 1769. The latter then built the adjacent new town of El-Jadida ("the new").
The vaulted cistern was built in 1514 as part of the original Portuguese citadel for use as a grain store or arsenal, but converted around 1541 to a water cistern, holding 5,000 tonnes of water. The Manueline-style vaults are supported by 25 pillars. The cistern was used in the shooting of the film "Othello" by Orson Welles.
Keywords: Africa, national heritage, culture, fortifications, fortress, historic, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb, UNESCO

PMR-D7620
Morocco, El-Jadida, La Cité Portugaise: the fortified city of Mazagan, founded by the Portuguese in 1502, was the last Portuguese possession on the Atlantic coast to fall to the Alaouites in 1769. The latter then built the adjacent new town of El-Jadida ("the new").
The vaulted cistern was built in 1514 as part of the original Portuguese citadel for use as a grain store or arsenal, but converted around 1541 to a water cistern, holding 5,000 tonnes of water. The Manueline-style vaults are supported by 25 pillars. The cistern was used in the shooting of the film "Othello" by Orson Welles.
Keywords: Africa, national heritage, culture, fortifications, fortress, historic, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb, UNESCO

PMR-D7619
Morocco, El-Jadida, La Cité Portugaise: the fortified city of Mazagan, founded by the Portuguese in 1502, was the last Portuguese possession on the Atlantic coast to fall to the Alaouites in 1769. The latter then built the adjacent new town of El-Jadida ("the new").
One of the cast-iron cannons, slowly rusting away, with the tower of the old Catholic church on the right.
Keywords: Africa, UNESCO, Maghreb, Islam, Muslim, historic, fortress, fortifications, culture, national heritage

PMR-D7618
Morocco, El-Jadida, La Cité Portugaise: the fortified city of Mazagan, founded by the Portuguese in 1502, was the last Portuguese possession on the Atlantic coast to fall to the Alaouites in 1769. The latter then built the adjacent new town of El-Jadida ("the new").
View from the Angel Bastion, showing the 8-metre high walls.
Keywords: Africa, UNESCO, Maghreb, Islam, Muslim, historic, fortress, fortifications, culture, national heritage

PMR-D7617
Morocco, El-Jadida, La Cité Portugaise: the fortified city of Mazagan, founded by the Portuguese in 1502, was the last Portuguese possession on the Atlantic coast to fall to the Alaouites in 1769. The latter then built the adjacent new town of El-Jadida ("the new").
View from the Angel Bastion with cannon in the foreground.
Keywords: Africa, UNESCO, Maghreb, Islam, Muslim, historic, fortress, fortifications, culture, national heritage

PMR-D7616
Morocco, El-Jadida, La Cité Portugaise: the fortified city of Mazagan, founded by the Portuguese in 1502, was the last Portuguese possession on the Atlantic coast to fall to the Alaouites in 1769. The latter then built the adjacent new town of El-Jadida ("the new").
Part of the peripheral walkway round the city walls, which are about 8 metres high and 10 metres thick on average, from the Angel Bastion.
Keywords: Africa, national heritage, culture, fortifications, fortress, historic, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb, UNESCO

PMR-D7615
Morocco, El-Jadida, La Cité Portugaise: the fortified city of Mazagan, founded by the Portuguese in 1502, was the last Portuguese possession on the Atlantic coast to fall to the Alaouites in 1769. The latter then built the adjacent new town of El-Jadida ("the new").
The Angel Bastion in the west is a sea defence.
Keywords: Africa, national heritage, culture, fortifications, fortress, historic, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb, UNESCO

PMR-D7612
Morocco, Essaouira: fishing boats in the harbour basin, with the promenade and medina in the background.
Keywords: Africa, colourful, picturesque, national heritage, historic, architecture, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb

PMR-D7611
Morocco, Essaouira: fishing boats in the harbour basin, with the promenade and medina in the background.
Keywords: Africa, colourful, picturesque, national heritage, historic, architecture, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb

PMR-D7610
Morocco, Essaouira: the port citadel, built by the Genoese, with a row of bronze cannons on the ramparts.
Keywords: Africa, Maghreb, Islam, Muslim, architecture, historic, national heritage, picturesque, colourful

PMR-D7609
Morocco, Essaouira: the port citadel, built by the Genoese, with a row of bronze cannons on the ramparts.
Keywords: Africa, Maghreb, Islam, Muslim, architecture, historic, national heritage, picturesque, colourful

PMR-D7608
Morocco, Essaouira: fishing boats in the harbour basin, with the harbour fortifications and Genoese-built citadel behind.
Keywords: Africa, Maghreb, Islam, Muslim, architecture, historic, national heritage, picturesque, colourful

PMR-D7607
Morocco, Essaouira: view of the medina and Place Orson Welles from the Genoese-built citadel.
Keywords: Africa, picturesque, national heritage, historic, architecture, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb

PMR-D7606
Morocco, Essaouira: the harbour wall and castellated fortifications with a row of cannons, mostly of Spanish or French origin.
Keywords: Africa, national heritage, historic, architecture, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb

PMR-D7605
Morocco, Essaouira: the harbour and quayside with fishing boats, from the roof of the Genoese-built citadel. Below, the harbour fortifications, complete with cannons.
Keywords: Africa, port, Maghreb, Islam, Muslim, architecture, historic, national heritage

PMR-D7603
Morocco, Essaouira: Bab Doukkala, the main gate to the medina from the north east, was built in the 18th century at the same time as the town walls on the orders of the Alaouite Sultan, Mohammed Ben Abdullah.
Keywords: Africa, national heritage, historic, architecture, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb

PMR-D7600
Morocco, Essaouira: main street, Avenue Oqba Ibn Nafi, and clocktower in the spacious medina.
Keywords: Africa, Maghreb, Islam, Muslim, architecture, historic, national heritage, Norfolk Island Pine

PMR-D7599
Morocco, Essaouira: Bab Doukkala, the main gate to the medina from the north east, was built in the 18th century at the same time as the town walls on the orders of the Alaouite Sultan, Mohammed Ben Abdullah.
Keywords: Africa, national heritage, historic, architecture, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb

PMR-D7565
Morocco, Marakech: the minaret of the Koutoubia Mosque, 77 metres high, is the largest and best known in the city. Built of local sandstone in the reign of Berber Almohad Caliph Yaqub al-Mansur (1184-1199), it replaced an identical mosque on an adjacent site, little of which remains.
Keywords: Africa, national heritage, historic, architecture, colourful, culture, Maghreb, Muslim, Islam, Marakesh

PMR-D7564
Morocco, Marakech: the minaret of the Koutoubia Mosque, 77 metres high, is the largest and best known in the city. Built of local sandstone in the reign of Berber Almohad Caliph Yaqub al-Mansur (1184-1199), it replaced an identical mosque on an adjacent site, little of which remains.
Keywords: Africa, Marakesh, Islam, Muslim, Maghreb, culture, colourful, architecture, historic, national heritage

PMR-D7563
Morocco, Marakech: the minaret of the Koutoubia Mosque, 77 metres high, is the largest and best known in the city. Built of local sandstone in the reign of Berber Almohad Caliph Yaqub al-Mansur (1184-1199), it replaced an identical mosque on an adjacent site, little of which remains.
Keywords: Africa, national heritage, historic, architecture, colourful, culture, Maghreb, Muslim, Islam, Marakesh

PMR-D7562
Morocco, Marakech: the minaret of the Koutoubia Mosque, 77 metres high, is the largest and best known in the city. Built of local sandstone in the reign of Berber Almohad Caliph Yaqub al-Mansur (1184-1199), it replaced an identical mosque on an adjacent site, little of which remains.
Keywords: Africa, national heritage, historic, architecture, colourful, culture, Maghreb, Muslim, Islam, Marakesh

PMR-D7561
Morocco, Marakech: the minaret of the Koutoubia Mosque, 77 metres high, is the largest and best known in the city. Built of local sandstone in the reign of Berber Almohad Caliph Yaqub al-Mansur (1184-1199), it replaced an identical mosque on an adjacent site, little of which remains. A jacaranda tree is flowering in the foreground.
Keywords: Africa, national heritage, historic, architecture, colourful, culture, Maghreb, Muslim, Islam, Marakesh

PMR-D7539
Morocco, Telouet: the Palace of Glaoui on the caravan route from the Sahara to Marakesh over the High Atlas Mountains was the home of the wealthy Glaoui family. Built in the 1860s and extended in the early 20th century, no cost was spared on the interior decoration. It lies at 1800 metres a.s.l. near the Berber village of Telouet.
View of the exterior, the stonework somewhat in need of restoration.
Keywords: Africa, artistic, historic, national heritage, culture, architecture, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb

PMR-D7535
Morocco, Telouet: the Palace of Glaoui on the caravan route from the Sahara to Marakesh over the High Atlas Mountains was the home of the wealthy Glaoui family. Built in the 1860s and extended in the early 20th century, no cost was spared on the interior decoration. It lies at 1800 metres a.s.l. near the Berber village of Telouet.
Polychrome mosaics on a domed ceiling will soon be in need of restoration.
Keywords: Africa, artistic, historic, national heritage, culture, architecture, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb

PMR-D7534
Morocco, Telouet: the Palace of Glaoui on the caravan route from the Sahara to Marakesh over the High Atlas Mountains was the home of the wealthy Glaoui family. Built in the 1860s and extended in the early 20th century, no cost was spared on the interior decoration. It lies at 1800 metres a.s.l. near the Berber village of Telouet.
Intricate "stalactite" stucco decoration over the archways.
Keywords: Africa, Maghreb, Islam, Muslim, architecture, culture, national heritage, historic, artistic

PMR-D7532
Morocco, Telouet: the Palace of Glaoui on the caravan route from the Sahara to Marakesh over the High Atlas Mountains was the home of the wealthy Glaoui family. Built in the 1860s and extended in the early 20th century, no cost was spared on the interior decoration. It lies at 1800 metres a.s.l. near the Berber village of Telouet.
A pleasing view of the landscape through a wrought iron window arch.
Keywords: Africa, artistic, historic, national heritage, culture, architecture, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb

PMR-D7531
Morocco, Telouet: the Palace of Glaoui on the caravan route from the Sahara to Marakesh over the High Atlas Mountains was the home of the wealthy Glaoui family. Built in the 1860s and extended in the early 20th century, no cost was spared on the interior decoration. It lies at 1800 metres a.s.l. near the Berber village of Telouet.
Intricate "stalactite" stucco decoration over the archways.
Keywords: Africa, Maghreb, Islam, Muslim, architecture, culture, national heritage, historic, artistic

PMR-D7529
Morocco, Telouet: the Palace of Glaoui on the caravan route from the Sahara to Marakesh over the High Atlas Mountains was the home of the wealthy Glaoui family. Built in the 1860s and extended in the early 20th century, no cost was spared on the interior decoration. It lies at 1800 metres a.s.l. near the Berber village of Telouet.
Pattern used for the polychrome tiling.
Keywords: Africa, artistic, historic, national heritage, culture, architecture, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb

PMR-D7528
Morocco, Telouet: the Palace of Glaoui on the caravan route from the Sahara to Marakesh over the High Atlas Mountains was the home of the wealthy Glaoui family. Built in the 1860s and extended in the early 20th century, no cost was spared on the interior decoration. It lies at 1800 metres a.s.l. near the Berber village of Telouet.
Cedarwood was used for the carved doors and ceiling frieze and polychrome faience tiles adorn the walls.
Keywords: Africa, artistic, historic, national heritage, culture, architecture, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb

PMR-D7527
Morocco, Telouet: the Palace of Glaoui on the caravan route from the Sahara to Marakesh over the High Atlas Mountains was the home of the wealthy Glaoui family. Built in the 1860s and extended in the early 20th century, no cost was spared on the interior decoration. It lies at 1800 metres a.s.l. near the Berber village of Telouet.
Cedarwood was used for the carved doors and ceiling frieze.
Keywords: Africa, artistic, historic, national heritage, culture, architecture, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb

PMR-D7526
Morocco, Telouet: the Palace of Glaoui on the caravan route from the Sahara to Marakesh over the High Atlas Mountains was the home of the wealthy Glaoui family. Built in the 1860s and extended in the early 20th century, no cost was spared on the interior decoration. It lies at 1800 metres a.s.l. near the Berber village of Telouet.
The walls and column arches are covered with the finest stucco work.
Keywords: Africa, Maghreb, Islam, Muslim, architecture, culture, national heritage, historic, artistic

PMR-D7525
Morocco, Telouet: the Palace of Glaoui on the caravan route from the Sahara to Marakesh over the High Atlas Mountains was the home of the wealthy Glaoui family. Built in the 1860s and extended in the early 20th century, no cost was spared on the interior decoration. It lies at 1800 metres a.s.l. near the Berber village of Telouet.
A House Bunting made its nest in one of the filigree stucco lamp-holders.
Keywords: Africa, artistic, historic, national heritage, culture, architecture, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb

PMR-D7519
Morocco, High Atlas Mountains: wild scenery in Ouad Ounila ( Ounila river-valley) at about 1800 metres a.s.l.
Keywords: Africa, colourful, Maghreb, Islam, Muslim, picturesque, architecture, culture, national heritage, historic

PMR-D7518
Morocco, High Atlas Mountains: wild scenery in Ouad Ounila ( Ounila river-valley) at about 1800 metres a.s.l.
Keywords: Africa, historic, national heritage, culture, architecture, picturesque, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb

PMR-D7517
Morocco, High Atlas Mountains: a Berber village in Ouad Ounila ( Ounila river-valley) , showing some of the more recent housing, and the green vegetation of the oasis.
Keywords: Africa, historic, national heritage, culture, architecture, picturesque, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb

PMR-D7516
Morocco, High Atlas Mountains: a Berber village in Ouad Ounila ( Ounila river-valley) , showing some of the more recent housing.
Keywords: Africa, historic, national heritage, culture, architecture, picturesque, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb

PMR-D7515
Morocco, High Atlas Mountains: a Berber village in Ouad Ounila ( Ounila river-valley)
Keywords: Africa, Maghreb, Islam, Muslim, picturesque, architecture, culture, national heritage, historic

PMR-D7511
Morocco, High Atlas Mountains: a Berber village in Ouad Ounila ( Ounila river-valley)
Keywords: Africa, Maghreb, Islam, Muslim, picturesque, architecture, culture, national heritage, historic

PMR-D7510
Morocco, High Atlas Mountains: a Berber village in Ouad Ounila ( Ounila river-valley)
Keywords: Africa, historic, national heritage, culture, architecture, picturesque, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb

PMR-D7508
Morocco, Ouarzazate: Ait Benhaddou, a carefully restored ksar or fortified kasbah of adobe, spreads picturesquely up a hill crowned by a fortress. It has been used in the making of numerous films, including "Sodom and Gomorrha" , "Lawrence of Arabia", "Alexander the Great" and "Gladiator". Entrance to a restored house, "Dar el Hata", which also houses a cafe.
Keywords: Africa, historic, national heritage, culture, architecture, picturesque, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb, fortifications, UNESCO

PMR-D7507
Morocco, Ouarzazate: Ait Benhaddou, a carefully restored ksar or fortified kasbah of adobe, spreads picturesquely up a hill crowned by a fortress. It has been used in the making of numerous films, including "Sodom and Gomorrha" , "Lawrence of Arabia", "Alexander the Great" and "Gladiator". Inside a restored house, "Dar el Hata", showing the dining niche of the second-floor living room.
Keywords: Africa, historic, national heritage, culture, architecture, picturesque, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb, fortifications, UNESCO

PMR-D7506
Morocco, Ouarzazate: Ait Benhaddou, a carefully restored ksar or fortified kasbah of adobe, spreads picturesquely up a hill crowned by a fortress. It has been used in the making of numerous films, including "Sodom and Gomorrha" , "Lawrence of Arabia", "Alexander the Great" and "Gladiator". Inside a restored house, "Dar el Hata", showing the second-floor living room.
Keywords: Africa, historic, national heritage, culture, architecture, picturesque, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb, fortifications, UNESCO

PMR-D7505
Morocco, Ouarzazate: Ait Benhaddou, a carefully restored ksar or fortified kasbah of adobe, spreads picturesquely up a hill crowned by a fortress. It has been used in the making of numerous films, including "Sodom and Gomorrha" , "Lawrence of Arabia", "Alexander the Great" and "Gladiator". Inside a restored house, "Dar el Hata", showing the stairway to the second floor.
Keywords: Africa, historic, national heritage, culture, architecture, picturesque, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb, fortifications, UNESCO

PMR-D7504
Morocco, Ouarzazate: Ait Benhaddou, a carefully restored ksar or fortified kasbah of adobe, spreads picturesquely up a hill crowned by a fortress. It has been used in the making of numerous films, including "Sodom and Gomorrha" , "Lawrence of Arabia", "Alexander the Great" and "Gladiator". Part of the old town from above, with the river in the background.
Keywords: Africa, historic, national heritage, culture, architecture, picturesque, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb, fortifications, UNESCO

PMR-D7503
Morocco, Ouarzazate: Ait Benhaddou, a carefully restored ksar or fortified kasbah of adobe, spreads picturesquely up a hill crowned by a fortress. It has been used in the making of numerous films, including "Sodom and Gomorrha" , "Lawrence of Arabia", "Alexander the Great" and "Gladiator". View from the top of the hill, showing defense wall, with the new town beyond.
Keywords: Africa, UNESCO, fortifications, Maghreb, Islam, Muslim, picturesque, architecture, culture, national heritage, historic

PMR-D7502
Morocco, Ouarzazate: Ait Benhaddou, a carefully restored ksar or fortified kasbah of adobe, spreads picturesquely up a hill crowned by a fortress. It has been used in the making of numerous films, including "Sodom and Gomorrha" , "Lawrence of Arabia", "Alexander the Great" and "Gladiator". View from the top of the hill, showing defense wall, with the new town beyond.
Keywords: Africa, historic, national heritage, culture, architecture, picturesque, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb, fortifications, UNESCO

PMR-D7501
Morocco, Ouarzazate: Ait Benhaddou, a carefully restored ksar or fortified kasbah of adobe, spreads picturesquely up a hill crowned by a fortress. It has been used in the making of numerous films, including "Sodom and Gomorrha" , "Lawrence of Arabia", "Alexander the Great" and "Gladiator". View through a gap in the wall of the medina.
Keywords: Africa, historic, national heritage, culture, architecture, picturesque, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb, fortifications, UNESCO

PMR-D7500
Morocco, Ouarzazate: Ait Benhaddou, a carefully restored ksar or fortified kasbah of adobe, spreads picturesquely up a hill crowned by a fortress. It has been used in the making of numerous films, including "Sodom and Gomorrha" , "Lawrence of Arabia", "Alexander the Great" and "Gladiator". View of the medina with its defensive walls.
Keywords: Africa, UNESCO, fortifications, Maghreb, Islam, Muslim, picturesque, architecture, culture, national heritage, historic

PMR-D7499
Morocco, Ouarzazate: Ait Benhaddou, a carefully restored ksar or fortified kasbah of adobe, spreads picturesquely up a hill crowned by a fortress. It has been used in the making of numerous films, including "Sodom and Gomorrha" , "Lawrence of Arabia", "Alexander the Great" and "Gladiator". View of the medina, with the modern town on the left.
Keywords: Africa, historic, national heritage, culture, architecture, picturesque, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb, fortifications, UNESCO

PMR-D7498
Morocco, Ouarzazate: Ait Benhaddou, a carefully restored ksar or fortified kasbah of adobe, spreads picturesquely up a hill crowned by a fortress. It has been used in the making of numerous films, including "Sodom and Gomorrha" , "Lawrence of Arabia", "Alexander the Great" and "Gladiator".
Keywords: Africa, historic, national heritage, culture, architecture, picturesque, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb, fortifications, UNESCO

PMR-D7440
Morocco, Fez: western entrance for traffic through the towering city walls.
Keywords: Africa, culture, national heritage, historic, Fes, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb, royal city, UNESCO

PMR-D7439
Morocco, Fez: Bab el-Mahrouk, the principal western gate to the medina of Fez el-Bali, was built in the 12th century. Outside the gate, market stalls are usually to be found.
Keywords: Africa, picturesque, culture, national heritage, historic, Fes, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb, royal city, UNESCO

PMR-D7433
Morocco, Fez: passage to interior courtyard of Zaouia Mosque and Mausoleum of Moulay Idriss II, the founder of the city, dating from the 13th century and one of the country's leading centres of pilgrimage.
Keywords: Africa, picturesque, culture, national heritage, historic, Fes, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb, royal city, UNESCO

PMR-D7432
Morocco, Fez: Interior courtyard of Zaouia Mosque and Mausoleum of Moulay Idriss II, the founder of the city, dating from the 13th century and one of the country's leading centres of pilgrimage.
Keywords: Africa, picturesque, culture, national heritage, historic, Fes, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb, royal city, UNESCO

PMR-D7431
Morocco, Fez: Interior of Zaouia Mosque and Mausoleum of Moulay Idriss II, the founder of the city, dating from the 13th century and one of the country's leading centres of pilgrimage.
Keywords: Africa, UNESCO, royal city, Maghreb, Islam, Muslim, Fes, historic, national heritage, culture, picturesque

PMR-D7428
Morocco, Fez: Interior courtyard of the Medrasa (Koran School) Bou Inania, founded by the Merinid Sultan Abu Inan. It has similarities with the one of the same name in Meknes, also having cedarwood carvings.
Keywords: Africa, culture, national heritage, historic, Fes, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb, royal city, UNESCO

PMR-D7427
Morocco, Fez: Interior courtyard of the Medrasa (Koran School) Bou Inania, founded by the Merinid Sultan Abu Inan. It has similarities with the one of the same name in Meknes, also having cedarwood carvings.
Keywords: Africa, culture, national heritage, historic, Fes, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb, royal city, UNESCO

PMR-D7426
Morocco, Fez: Interior courtyard of the Medrasa (Koran School) Bou Inania, founded by the Merinid Sultan Abu Inan. It has similarities with the one of the same name in Meknes, also having cedarwood carvings.
Keywords: Africa, UNESCO, royal city, Maghreb, Islam, Muslim, Fes, historic, national heritage, culture

PMR-D7425
Morocco, Fez: Bab el Jdid, a recent addition to the ranks of city gates.
Keywords: Africa, UNESCO, royal city, Maghreb, Islam, Muslim, Fes, historic, national heritage, culture, picturesque

PMR-D7424
Morocco, Fez: gate to the medina and defence walls.
Keywords: Africa, picturesque, culture, national heritage, historic, Fes, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb, royal city, UNESCO

PMR-D7423
Morocco, Fez: panoramic view of of Fez el Bali from the Burj Sud.
Keywords: Africa, picturesque, culture, national heritage, historic, Fes, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb, royal city, UNESCO

PMR-D7422
Morocco, Fez: panoramic view of of Fez el Bali from the Burj Sud.
Keywords: Africa, picturesque, culture, national heritage, historic, Fes, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb, royal city, UNESCO

PMR-D7421
Morocco, Fez: panoramic view of of Fez el Bali from the Burj Sud.
Keywords: Africa, picturesque, culture, national heritage, historic, Fes, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb, royal city, UNESCO

PMR-D7420
Morocco, Fez: panoramic view from the Burj Sud of the medina of Fez el Bali with the minarets of the Kaiarouine Mosque and the Zaouira Moulay Idriss II (behind) where he is buried.
Keywords: Africa, picturesque, culture, national heritage, historic, Fes, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb, royal city, UNESCO

PMR-D7419
Morocco, Fez: one of the tiled gateway arches providing entry to the medina.
Keywords: Africa, culture, national heritage, UNESCO, royal city, Maghreb, colourful, Islam, Muslim, Fes

PMR-D7409
Morocco, Meknes: minaret of the Grande Mosque from the roof of the Medrasa Bou Inania.
Keywords: Africa, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb, culture, historic, national heritage, architecture, royal city

PMR-D7408
Morocco, Meknes: view from the gallery of the handsome courtyard of the Medrasa Bou Inania, built in 1345 by the Marinid sultans Abu al-Hasan and Abu Inan. In the centre stands a marble basin for ablutions.
Keywords: Africa, koran-school, Maghreb, culture, historic, national heritage, fortifications, architecture, royal city

PMR-D7407
Morocco, Meknes: part of the carved cedar roof and intricately decorated walls of the courtyard of the Medrasa Bou Inania, built in 1345 by the Marinid sultans Abu al-Hasan and Abu Inan.
Keywords: Africa, Maghreb, culture, historic, national heritage, fortifications, architecture, royal city, koran-school

PMR-D7406
Morocco, Meknes: an intricately carved panel which adorns the courtyard of the Medrasa Bou Inania, built in 1345 by the Marinid sultans Abu al-Hasan and Abu Inan.
Keywords: Africa, koran-school, royal city, architecture, fortifications, national heritage, historic, culture, Maghreb

PMR-D7405
Morocco, Meknes: carved cedar screen and part of the cedar roof and intricately decorated walls of the courtyard of the Medrasa Bou Inania, built in 1345 by the Marinid sultans Abu al-Hasan and Abu Inan.
Keywords: Africa, Maghreb, culture, historic, national heritage, fortifications, architecture, royal city, koran-school

PMR-D7404
Morocco, Meknes: large expanse of the Place el Hedim, the far side of which leads to the soukhs.
Keywords: Africa, Maghreb, culture, historic, national heritage, fortifications, architecture, royal city

PMR-D7403
Morocco, Meknes: wall of the medina from Place el Hedim with the row of adjoining kiosks, introduced more recently.
Keywords: Africa, Maghreb, culture, historic, national heritage, fortifications, architecture, royal city

PMR-D7402
Morocco, Meknes: part of the mighty arcaded city wall which has been extensively restored.
Keywords: Africa, royal city, architecture, fortifications, national heritage, historic, culture, Maghreb

PMR-D7401
Morocco, Meknes: a green park, popular with picnickers, with the mighty arcaded city wall in the background.
Keywords: Africa, royal city, Maghreb, culture, historic, national heritage, fortifications, architecture

PMR-D7400
Morocco, Moulay-Idriss: the original town was largely built with stones taken from the nearby Roman city of Volubilis. It grew up around the mausoleum of Idriss I, founder of the first arab dynasty in Morocco, which is a magnet for pilgrims.
Keywords: Africa, culture, national heritage, historic, panorama, hill-town, Maghreb

PMR-D7399
Morocco: Volubilis Museum, some of the 900 sandstone steles deposited by the faithfull in "Temple B", on the left bank of Wadi Fertassa. These are mostly low reliefs and engravings depicting worshippers making offerings in a religious act.
Keywords: Africa, Maghreb, excavations, stone-carving, culture, historic, classical architecture, national heritage, Roman architecture, archeological site, UNESCO

PMR-D7398
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. The Decumanus Maximus, looking north east, with the Tingis (Tangier) Gate at the far end.
Keywords: Africa, UNESCO, archeological site, Roman architecture, national heritage, classical architecture, historic, culture, stone-carving, excavations, Maghreb

PMR-D7397
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. An arched facade on the Decumanus Maximus.
Keywords: Africa, Maghreb, excavations, stone-carving, culture, historic, classical architecture, national heritage, Roman architecture, archeological site, UNESCO

PMR-D7396
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. Mosaic of a dolphin and fishes in the North Baths (Thermen), whose water was supplied by the aqueduct.
Keywords: Africa, Maghreb, excavations, stone-carving, culture, historic, classical architecture, national heritage, Roman architecture, archeological site, UNESCO

PMR-D7395
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. Interior of the North Baths (Thermen) supplied by the aqueduct.
Keywords: Africa, UNESCO, archeological site, Roman architecture, national heritage, classical architecture, historic, culture, stone-carving, excavations, Maghreb

PMR-D7394
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. Mosaic on the floor of the North Baths (Thermen) whose water was supplied by the aqueduct.
Keywords: Africa, Maghreb, excavations, stone-carving, culture, historic, classical architecture, national heritage, Roman architecture, archeological site, UNESCO

PMR-D7393
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. Interior of the North Baths (Thermen) supplied by the aqueduct.
Keywords: Africa, Maghreb, excavations, stone-carving, culture, historic, classical architecture, national heritage, Roman architecture, archeological site, UNESCO

PMR-D7392
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. Mosaic of Bacchus encountering the sleeping Ariadne in the House of the Ephebe.
Keywords: Africa, UNESCO, archeological site, Roman architecture, national heritage, classical architecture, historic, culture, stone-carving, excavations, Maghreb

PMR-D7391
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. Mosaic of Bacchus encountering the sleeping Ariadne in the House of the Ephebe.
Keywords: Africa, Maghreb, excavations, stone-carving, culture, historic, classical architecture, national heritage, Roman architecture, archeological site, UNESCO

PMR-D7390
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. Some of the remaining columns surrounding the pool in the House of Columns.
Keywords: Africa, UNESCO, archeological site, Roman architecture, national heritage, classical architecture, historic, culture, stone-carving, excavations, Maghreb

PMR-D7389
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. Sole remaining "twisted" Corinthian column in the House of Columns.
Keywords: Africa, UNESCO, archeological site, Roman architecture, national heritage, classical architecture, historic, culture, stone-carving, excavations, Maghreb

PMR-D7388
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. The (reconstructed) Triumphal Arch of Caracalla, built in 217 AD by the governor of the city. It stands at the end of the Decumanus Maximus.
Keywords: Africa, UNESCO, archeological site, Roman architecture, national heritage, classical architecture, historic, culture, stone-carving, excavations, Maghreb

PMR-D7387
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. The (reconstructed) Triumphal Arch of Caracalla, built in 217 AD by the governor of the city. It stands at the end of the Decumanus Maximus.
Keywords: Africa, UNESCO, archeological site, Roman architecture, national heritage, classical architecture, historic, culture, stone-carving, excavations, Maghreb

PMR-D7386
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 Capitoline Temple, reconstructed in 218 AD, and dedicated to Jupiter, Juno and Minerva.
Keywords: Africa, Maghreb, excavations, stone-carving, culture, historic, classical architecture, national heritage, Roman architecture, archeological site, UNESCO

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-D7384
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. Unidentified carved columns.
Keywords: Africa, Maghreb, excavations, stone-carving, culture, historic, classical architecture, national heritage, Roman architecture, archeological site, UNESCO

PMR-D7383
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. Dolphins and other sea creatures are pictured in this mosaic in the atrium of the House of Orpheus.
Keywords: Africa, Maghreb, excavations, stone-carving, culture, historic, classical architecture, national heritage, Roman architecture, archeological site, UNESCO

PMR-D7382
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. A mosaic depicting Orpheus playing his lute, surrounded by African wildlife ( House of Orpheus).
Keywords: Africa, UNESCO, archeological site, Roman architecture, national heritage, classical architecture, historic, culture, stone-carving, excavations, Maghreb

PMR-D7381
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. General view, with the Capitoline Temple and Basilica (and storks' nest!) in the foreground.
Keywords: Africa, Maghreb, excavations, stone-carving, culture, historic, classical architecture, national heritage, Roman architecture, archeological site, UNESCO

PMR-D7344
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: Tuareg at the camp fire after dark.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, Imuhar

PMR-D7336
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: part of the forest of bizarre rock formations and sand dunes near Djanet.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar

PMR-D7335
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: part of the forest of bizarre rock formations and sand dunes near Djanet with expedition vehicle in the foreground.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar

PMR-D7334
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: part of the forest of bizarre rock formations and sand dunes near Djanet.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar

PMR-D7333
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: part of the forest of bizarre rock formations and sand dunes near Djanet.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar

PMR-D7332
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: part of the forest of bizarre rock formations and sand dunes near Djanet.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar

PMR-D7331
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: part of the forest of bizarre rock formations and sand dunes near Djanet.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar

PMR-D7330
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: part of the forest of bizarre rock formations and sand dunes near Djanet.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar

PMR-D7329
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: part of the forest of bizarre rock formations and sand dunes near Djanet.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar

PMR-D7328
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: part of the forest of bizarre rock formations and sand dunes near Djanet.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar

PMR-D7327
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: part of the forest of bizarre rock formations and sand dunes near Djanet.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar

PMR-D7326
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: Nidua fringe-fingered lizard (Acanthodactylus scutellatus).
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, Africa, Maghreb, reptile, fauna, wildlife

PMR-D7325
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: part of the forest of bizarre rock formations and sand dunes near Djanet.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar

PMR-D7324
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: part of the forest of bizarre rock formations and sand dunes near Djanet.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar

PMR-D7323
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: part of the forest of bizarre rock formations and sand dunes near Djanet.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar

PMR-D7322
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: part of the forest of bizarre rock formations and sand dunes near Djanet.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar

PMR-D7321
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: part of the forest of bizarre rock formations and sand dunes near Djanet.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar

PMR-D7320
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: part of the forest of bizarre rock formations and sand dunes near Djanet.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar

PMR-D7319
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: part of the forest of bizarre rock formations and sand dunes near Djanet.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar

PMR-D7318
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: part of the forest of bizarre rock formations and sand dunes near Djanet.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar

PMR-D7317
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: part of the forest of bizarre rock formations and sand dunes near Djanet.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar

PMR-D7316
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: part of the forest of bizarre rock formations and sand dunes near Djanet.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar

PMR-D7315
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: part of the forest of bizarre rock formations and sand dunes near Djanet.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar

PMR-D7314
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: part of the forest of bizarre rock formations and sand dunes near Djanet.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar

PMR-D7313
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: part of the forest of bizarre rock formations and sand dunes near Djanet.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar

PMR-D7312
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: part of the forest of bizarre rock formations and sand dunes near Djanet.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar

PMR-D7311
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: part of the forest of bizarre rock formations and sand dunes near Djanet.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar

PMR-D7310
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: part of the forest of bizarre rock formations and sand dunes near Djanet.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar

PMR-D7309
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: part of the forest of bizarre rock formations and sand dunes near Djanet.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar

PMR-D7308
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: part of the forest of bizarre rock formations and sand dunes near Djanet.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar

PMR-D7307
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: part of the forest of bizarre rock formations and sand dunes near Djanet.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar

PMR-D7306
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: part of the forest of bizarre rock formations and sand dunes near Djanet.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar

PMR-D7305
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: part of the forest of bizarre rock formations and sand dunes near Djanet.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar

PMR-D7304
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: part of the forest of bizarre rock formations and sand dunes near Djanet.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar

PMR-D7303
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: part of the forest of bizarre rock formations and sand dunes near Djanet.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar

PMR-D7302
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: part of the forest of bizarre rock formations and sand dunes near Djanet.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar

PMR-D7301
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: dawn over the camp site in the Erg Admer sand dunes.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar

PMR-D7300
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: sand dunes of Erg Admer.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar

PMR-D7299
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: a Tuareg driver relaxing in the shade of an acacia tree in the desert with nearby rock formations, not far from Djanet.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, rock formations, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, ass, UNESCO

PMR-D7298
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: a shady acacia tree in the desert with expeditionary vehicles, not far from Djanet.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, rock formations, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, ass, UNESCO

PMR-D7297
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: semi-wild donkeys (Equus africanus) not far from Djanet.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, rock formations, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, ass, UNESCO

PMR-D7296
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: semi-wild donkeys (Equus africanus) not far from Djanet.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, rock formations, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, ass, UNESCO

PMR-D7295
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: leaving the area of the Tadrart Rouge mountains. A boundary marker, with Tuareg.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar

PMR-D7294
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: sand dunes of Tissetika.in the Tadrart mountains.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar

PMR-D7293
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: sand dunes of Tissetika.in the Tadrart mountains.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar

PMR-D7292
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: "black" sand dunes of Tissetika in the Tadrart mountains.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar

PMR-D7291
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: ripple pattern on a sand dune of Tissetika in the Tadrart mountains.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar

PMR-D7290
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: "black" sand dunes of Tissetika in the Tadrart mountains.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar

PMR-D7289
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: sand dunes of Tissetika in the Tadrart mountains.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar

PMR-D7288
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: "black" sand dunes of Tissetika in the Tadrart mountains.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar

PMR-D7287
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: delicate sandstone strata exposed by the sand in the dunes of Tissetika in the Tadrart mountains.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar

PMR-D7286
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: tracks of a jackal in the sand dunes of Tissetika in the Tadrart mountains.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar

PMR-D7285
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: sand dunes of Tissetika in the Tadrart mountains.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar

PMR-D7284
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: Bitter Apple or Bitter Cucumber or Desert Gourd or Vine of Sodom (Colocynthis citrullus) (now Citrullus colocynthis) with tracks of nocturnal creatures in the sand dunes of Tissetika in the Tadrart mountains.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, Africa, Maghreb, plant, flower, melon

PMR-D7283
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: sand dunes and rock formations of Tissetika in the Tadrart mountains.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar

PMR-D7282
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: Tuareg camp fire in the sand dunes of Tissetika in the Tadrart mountains, by moonlight.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, Imuhar

PMR-D7281
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: sand dunes of Tissetika in the Tadrart mountains.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar

PMR-D7280
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: whitening branch of a tree in the sand dunes of Tissetika in the Tadrart mountains.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar

PMR-D7279
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: sand dunes of Tissetika in the Tadrart mountains.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar

PMR-D7278
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: sand dunes of Tissetika in the Tadrart mountains.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar

PMR-D7277
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: ripples in a Tissetika sand dune in the Tadrart mountains.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar

PMR-D7276
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: sand dunes and rock formations of Tissetika in the Tadrart mountains.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar

PMR-D7275
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: sand dunes and rock formations of Tissetika in the Tadrart mountains.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar

PMR-D7274
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: sand dunes and rock formations of Tissetika in the Tadrart mountains.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar

PMR-D7273
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: sand dunes and rock formations of Tissetika in the Tadrart mountains.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar

PMR-D7272
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: strange rock formations in Wadi In Tehak in the Tadrart mountains.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar

PMR-D7271
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: cave and rock formations in Wadi In Tehak in the Tadrart mountains.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar

PMR-D7270
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: arch-like rock formation in Wadi In Tehak in the Tadrart mountains.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar

PMR-D7269
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: Tuareg grave in Wadi In Tehak in the Tadrart mountains.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar, burial-place

PMR-D7268
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: sand dunes and rock formations in Wadi In Tehak in the Tadrart mountains.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar

PMR-D7267
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: sand dunes and rock formations in Wadi In Tehak in the Tadrart mountains.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar

PMR-D7266
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: sand dunes and rock formations in Wadi In Tehak in the Tadrart mountains.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar

PMR-D7265
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: sand dunes and rock formations in Wadi In Tehak in the Tadrart mountains.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar

PMR-D7264
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: sand dunes and rock formations in Wadi In Tehak in the Tadrart mountains.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar

PMR-D7263
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajer National Park: neolithic rockart - engraving believed to be up to 12,000 years old, made at the end of the last ice age, when the area was still savannah: animated figure of an elephant in Wadi In Tehak in the Tadrart Mountains.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, geology, rock formations, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, culture, heritage

PMR-D7262
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajer National Park: neolithic rockart - engraving believed to be up to 12,000 years old, made at the end of the last ice age, when the area was still savannah: unusual representation of a fish in Wadi In Tehak in the Tadrart Mountains.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, geology, rock formations, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, culture, heritage

PMR-D7261
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: sand dunes and rock formations in Wadi In Tehak in the Tadrart mountains.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar

PMR-D7260
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: sand dunes and rock formations in Wadi In Tehak in the Tadrart mountains.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar

PMR-D7259
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: sand dunes and rock formations in Wadi In Tehak in the Tadrart mountains.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar

PMR-D7258
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: sand dunes and rock formations in Wadi In Tehak in the Tadrart mountains.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar

PMR-D7257
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: sand dunes and rock formations in Wadi In Tehak in the Tadrart mountains.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar

PMR-D7256
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: sand dunes and rock formations in Wadi In Tehak in the Tadrart mountains.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar

PMR-D7255
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: sand dunes and rock formations in Wadi In Tehak in the Tadrart mountains.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar

PMR-D7254
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: sand dunes and rock formations in Wadi In Tehak in the Tadrart mountains.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar

PMR-D7253
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: sand dunes and rock formations in Wadi In Tehak in the Tadrart mountains.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar

PMR-D7252
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: sand dunes and rock formations in Wadi In Tehak in the Tadrart mountains.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar

PMR-D7251
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajer National Park: neolithic rockart - engraving believed to be up to 12,000 years old, made at the end of the last ice age, when the area was still savannah: figure of a lion in the sand dunes of Tin Merzouga in the Tadrart mountains.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, geology, rock formations, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, culture, heritage

PMR-D7250
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: the sand dunes at Tin Merzouga in the Tadrart mountains, the highest in the region.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar

PMR-D7249
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: the sand dunes at Tin Merzouga in the Tadrart mountains, the highest in the region.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar

PMR-D7248
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: the sand dunes at Tin Merzouga in the Tadrart mountains, the highest in the region.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar

PMR-D7247
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: the sand dunes at Tin Merzouga in the Tadrart mountains, the highest in the region.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar

PMR-D7246
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: the sand dunes at Tin Merzouga in the Tadrart mountains, the highest in the region.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar

PMR-D7245
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: the sand dunes at Tin Merzouga in the Tadrart mountains, the highest in the region.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar

PMR-D7244
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: the sand dunes at Tin Merzouga in the Tadrart mountains, the highest in the region.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar

PMR-D7243
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: the sand dunes at Tin Merzouga in the Tadrart mountains, the highest in the region.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar

PMR-D7242
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: the sand dunes at Tin Merzouga in the Tadrart mountains, the highest in the region.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar

PMR-D7241
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: the sand dunes at Tin Merzouga in the Tadrart mountains, the highest in the region.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar

PMR-D7240
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: tracks and trails of nocturnal sandworms and other creatures in the sand dunes at Tin Merzouga in the Tadrart mountains.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar, fauna, tracks

PMR-D7239
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: trails of nocturnal sandworms (?) in the sand dunes at Tin Merzouga in the Tadrart mountains.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar, fauna, tracks

PMR-D7238
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: the sand dunes at Tin Merzouga in the Tadrart mountains, the highest in the region.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar

PMR-D7237
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: the sand dunes at Tin Merzouga in the Tadrart mountains, the highest in the region.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar

PMR-D7236
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: group of Tuareg relaxing in the sand dunes at Tin Merzouga.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar

PMR-D7235
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: sunset over the camp site in the sand dunes at Tin Merzouga in the Tadrart mountains, the highest in the region.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar

PMR-D7234
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: sunset over the sand dunes at Tin Merzouga in the Tadrart mountains, the highest in the region.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar

PMR-D7233
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: the sand dunes at Tin Merzouga in the Tadrart mountains, the highest in the region.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar

PMR-D7232
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: camp site in the sand dunes at Tin Merzouga in the Tadrart mountains, the highest in the region.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar

PMR-D7231
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: the sand dunes at Tin Merzouga in the Tadrart mountains, the highest in the region.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar

PMR-D7230
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: camp site in the sand dunes at Tin Merzouga in the Tadrart mountains, the highest in the region.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar

PMR-D7229
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: camp site in the sand dunes at Tin Merzouga in the Tadrart mountains, the highest in the region.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar

PMR-D7228
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: camp site in the sand dunes at Tin Merzouga in the Tadrart mountains, the highest in the region.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar

PMR-D7227
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: sand dunes and rock formations in Wadi Bouhadian in the Tadrart mountains.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar

PMR-D7226
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: spines of the camelthorn tree (Acacia erioloba) or (Vachellia erioloba) in Wadi Bouhadian.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, Africa, Maghreb, flora

PMR-D7225
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: the double arch of Wadi Bouhadian in the Tadrart mountains.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar

PMR-D7224
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: part of the double arch of Wadi Bouhadian in the Tadrart mountains.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar

PMR-D7223
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: part of the double arch of Wadi Bouhadian in the Tadrart mountains.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar

PMR-D7222
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: the double arch of Wadi Bouhadian in the Tadrart mountains.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar

PMR-D7221
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: part of the double arch of Wadi Bouhadian in the Tadrart mountains.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar

PMR-D7220
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: the double arch of Wadi Bouhadian in the Tadrart mountains.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar

PMR-D7219
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: Berber camel train in Wadi Bouhadian in the Tadrart mountains.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar, dromedary

PMR-D7218
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: part of a Berber camel train in Wadi Bouhadian in the Tadrart mountains.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar, dromedary

PMR-D7217
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: Berber camel train in Wadi Bouhadian in the Tadrart mountains.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar, dromedary

PMR-D7216
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: elephant-like natural rock formation in Wadi Bouhadian in the Tadrart mountains.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar

PMR-D7215
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajer National Park: neolithic rockart - paintings believed to be up to 12,000 years old, made at the end of the last ice age, when the area was still savannah: figure of a running man with spear, in Wadi In Tehak in the Tadrart Mountains.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, geology, rock formations, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, culture, heritage

PMR-D7214
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajer National Park: neolithic rockart - paintings believed to be up to 12,000 years old, made at the end of the last ice age, when the area was still savannah: human figures, some white, some ochre, in Wadi In Tehak in the Tadrart Mountains.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, geology, rock formations, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, culture, heritage

PMR-D7213
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajer National Park: neolithic rockart - paintings believed to be up to 12,000 years old, made at the end of the last ice age, when the area was still savannah: human figure with poised spear and square shield (?), in Wadi In Tehak in the Tadrart Mountains.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, geology, rock formations, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, culture, heritage

PMR-D7212
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajer National Park: neolithic rockart - paintings believed to be up to 12,000 years old, made at the end of the last ice age, when the area was still savannah: series of studies of human figures with spears, some running, in Wadi In Tehak in the Tadrart Mountains.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, geology, rock formations, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, culture, heritage

PMR-D7211
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: "planning the route", with expedition vehicle and impressive rock formation in the background, in Wadi In Tehak in the Tadrart mountains.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar

PMR-D7210
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: camp site at Tilanfasa in Wadi In Tehak in the Tadrart mountains.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar

PMR-D7209
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajer National Park: neolithic rockart - paintings believed to be up to 12,000 years old, made at the end of the last ice age, when the area was still savannah: series of dancing human figures, some with bow and arrow, in Wadi In Tehak in the Tadrart Mountains.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, geology, rock formations, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, culture, heritage

PMR-D7208
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajer National Park: neolithic rockart - paintings believed to be up to 12,000 years old, made at the end of the last ice age, when the area was still savannah: figure of human wearing body paint (?), in Wadi In Tehak in the Tadrart Mountains.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, geology, rock formations, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, culture, heritage

PMR-D7207
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajer National Park: neolithic rockart - paintings believed to be up to 12,000 years old, made at the end of the last ice age, when the area was still savannah: brown cow with white spots, in Wadi In Tehak in the Tadrart Mountains.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, geology, rock formations, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, culture, heritage

PMR-D7206
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: view of the expedition cars from the mouth of a large cave at Tidrunag in Wadi In Tehak in the Tadrart mountains.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar

PMR-D7205
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: inside a large cave at Tidrunag in Wadi In Tehak in the Tadrart mountains.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar

PMR-D7204
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: view of the expedition cars from the mouth of a large cave at Tidrunag in Wadi In Tehak in the Tadrart mountains.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar

PMR-D7203
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: abandoned Tuareg mortar and pestle in the mouth of a large cave at Tidrunag in Wadi In Tehak in the Tadrart mountains.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar

PMR-D7202
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajer National Park: neolithic rockart - paintings believed to be up to 12,000 years old, made at the end of the last ice age, when the area was still savannah: figure of a giraffe, in Wadi In Tehak in the Tadrart Mountains.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, geology, rock formations, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, culture, heritage

PMR-D7201
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajer National Park: neolithic rockart - paintings believed to be up to 12,000 years old, made at the end of the last ice age, when the area was still savannah: two black and white cows, in Wadi In Tehak in the Tadrart Mountains.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, geology, rock formations, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, culture, heritage

PMR-D7200
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajer National Park: neolithic rockart - paintings believed to be up to 12,000 years old, made at the end of the last ice age, when the area was still savannah: two human figures with two dogs, in Wadi In Tehak in the Tadrart Mountains.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, geology, rock formations, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, culture, heritage

PMR-D7199
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: Podaxis pistillaria, a widespread puffball fungus, after dispersal of its spores.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, Africa, Maghreb, mushroom, Wüsten-Tintlingsstäubling

PMR-D7198
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: Bitter Apple or Bitter Cucumber or Desert Gourd or Vine of Sodom (Colocynthis citrullus) (now Citrullus colocynthis). Flowering seedling.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, Africa, Maghreb, plant, flower, melon

PMR-D7197
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: Podaxis pistillaria, a widespread puffball fungus.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, Africa, Maghreb, mushroom, Wüsten-Tintlingsstäubling

PMR-D7196
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: rock formation known as "The Hedgehog" in Wadi In Tehak in the Tadrart mountains.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar

PMR-D7195
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajer National Park: neolithic rockart - paintings believed to be up to 12,000 years old, made at the end of the last ice age, when the area was still savannah, figure of a tall human, in Wadi In Tehak in the Tadrart Mountains.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, geology, rock formations, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, culture, heritage

PMR-D7194
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: pink flowers of Fagonia cretica.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, Africa, Maghreb, plant, flower, flora, spiny

PMR-D7193
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: sand patterns and rocks in Wadi In Tehak in the Tadrart mountains.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar

PMR-D7192
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: under a shady acacia tree in Wadi In Tehak in the Tadrart mountains.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar

PMR-D7191
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: rock formations and acacia trees in Wadi In Tehak in the Tadrart mountains.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar

PMR-D7190
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: sand dunes and rock formations in Wadi In Tehak in the Tadrart mountains.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar

PMR-D7189
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: expedition vehicles, parked near the Rock paintings in Wadi In Tehak in the Tadrart mountains.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar

PMR-D7188
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajer National Park: neolithic rockart - paintings believed to be up to 12,000 years old, made at the end of the last ice age, when the area was still savannah: figures of humans with cows and horses, in Wadi In Tehak in the Tadrart Mountains.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, geology, rock formations, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, culture, heritage

PMR-D7187
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajer National Park: neolithic rockart - paintings believed to be up to 12,000 years old, made at the end of the last ice age, when the area was still savannah: group of hunters with spears, some running, in Wadi In Tehak in the Tadrart Mountains.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, geology, rock formations, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, culture, heritage

PMR-D7186
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajer National Park: neolithic rockart - paintings believed to be up to 12,000 years old, made at the end of the last ice age, when the area was still savannah: group of hunters with spears, one mounted on a horse, apparently using dogs to round up sheep or goats, in Wadi In Tehak in the Tadrart Mountains.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, geology, rock formations, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, culture, heritage

PMR-D7185
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: sand dunes and rock formations in Wadi In Djeran in the Tadrart mountains.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar

PMR-D7184
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: sand dunes and rock formations in Wadi In Djeran in the Tadrart mountains.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar

PMR-D7183
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: Touareg drivers killing time in Wadi In Djeran in the Tadrart mountains.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar

PMR-D7182
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: the huge, natural "Arch of Tehak" in Wadi In Djeran in the Tadrart mountains.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar

PMR-D7181
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: sand dunes and rock formations in Wadi In Djeran in the Tadrart mountains.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar

PMR-D7180
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: the huge, natural "Arch of Tehak" in Wadi In Djeran in the Tadrart mountains.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar

PMR-D7179
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: the huge, natural "Arch of Tehak" in Wadi In Djeran in the Tadrart mountains.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar

PMR-D7178
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: the huge, natural "Arch of Tehak" in Wadi In Djeran in the Tadrart mountains.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar

PMR-D7177
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: sand dunes and rock formations in Wadi In Djeran in the Tadrart mountains.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar

PMR-D7176
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: sand dunes and rock formations in Wadi In Djeran in the Tadrart mountains.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar

PMR-D7175
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: sand dunes and rock formations in Wadi In Djeran in the Tadrart mountains.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar

PMR-D7174
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: sand dunes and rock formations in Wadi In Djeran in the Tadrart mountains.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar

PMR-D7173
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: expedition cars and rock formations in Wadi In Djeran in the Tadrart mountains.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar

PMR-D7172
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: sand dunes and rock formations in Wadi In Djeran in the Tadrart mountains.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar

PMR-D7171
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: sand dunes and rock formations in Wadi In Djeran in the Tadrart mountains.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar

PMR-D7170
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: sand dunes and rock formations in Wadi In Djeran in the Tadrart mountains.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar

PMR-D7169
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: abandoned Tuareg stone mortar and pestle being used to shelter a desert ants' nest, in Wadi In Djeran in the Tadrart mountains.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar, stone tools, neolithic

PMR-D7168
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: claret flowers of a succulent-leaved bush.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, Africa, Maghreb, plant, flower, flora

PMR-D7167
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: sand dunes in Wadi In Djeran in the Tadrart mountains.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar

PMR-D7166
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: trails left by nocturnal sand worms (?) in Wadi In Djeran in the Tadrart mountains.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar

PMR-D7165
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: sand dunes and rock formations in Wadi In Djeran in the Tadrart mountains.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar

PMR-D7164
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: isolated grass plants growing in the dunes in Wadi In Djeran of the Tadrart mountains.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar

PMR-D7163
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: sand dunes and rock formations in Wadi In Djeran in the Tadrart mountains.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar

PMR-D7162
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: sand dunes and rock formations in Wadi In Djeran in the Tadrart mountains.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar

PMR-D7161
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajer National Park: neolithic rockart - paintings believed to be up to 12,000 years old, made at the end of the last ice age, when the area was still savannah: figure of a cow, in Wadi In Djeran,
Keywords: Sahara, desert, geology, rock formations, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, culture, heritage

PMR-D7160
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: sand dunes, seen through a natural rock crevice in Wadi In Djeran of the Tadrart mountains.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar

PMR-D7159
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajer National Park: neolithic rockart - paintings believed to be up to 12,000 years old, made at the end of the last ice age, when the area was still savannah: bovine figure of aurochs (?), in Wadi In Djeran.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, geology, rock formations, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, culture, heritage

PMR-D7158
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: sand dunes and rock formations in Wadi In Djeran in the Tadrart mountains.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar

PMR-D7157
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: sand dunes and rock formations in Wadi In Djeran in the Tadrart mountains.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar

PMR-D7156
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajer National Park: neolithic rockart - paintings believed to be up to 12,000 years old, made at the end of the last ice age, when the area was still savannah: figures of coital humans, in the Moul N'Aga sand dunes area,
Keywords: Sahara, desert, geology, rock formations, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, culture, heritage

PMR-D7155
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajer National Park: neolithic rockart - paintings believed to be up to 12,000 years old, made at the end of the last ice age, when the area was still savannah: figure of defaecating elephant, in the Moul N'Aga sand dunes area,
Keywords: Sahara, desert, geology, rock formations, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, culture, heritage

PMR-D7154
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajer National Park: neolithic rockart - paintings believed to be up to 12,000 years old, made at the end of the last ice age, when the area was still savannah: various studies of elephants with crowds of human figures, in the Moul N'Aga sand dunes area,
Keywords: Sahara, desert, geology, rock formations, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, culture, heritage

PMR-D7153
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: Bitter Apple or Bitter Cucumber or Desert Gourd or Vine of Sodom (Colocynthis citrullus) (now Citrullus colocynthis).
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, Africa, Maghreb, plant, flower, melon

PMR-D7152
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: Bitter Apple or Bitter Cucumber or Desert Gourd or Vine of Sodom (Colocynthis citrullus) (now Citrullus colocynthis).
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, Africa, Maghreb, plant, flower, melon

PMR-D7151
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: verdant grassland among the rock formations in the Moul N'Aga sand dunes in the Tadrart mountains.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar

PMR-D7150
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajer National Park: neolithic rockart - paintings believed to be up to 12,000 years old, made at the end of the last ice age, when the area was still savannah: figure of a cow, in the Moul N'Aga sand dune area.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, geology, rock formations, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, culture, heritage

PMR-D7149
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajer National Park: neolithic rockart - paintings believed to be up to 12,000 years old, made at the end of the last ice age, when the area was still savannah: cow or antelope (?), in the Moul N'Aga sand dune area.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, geology, rock formations, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, culture, heritage

PMR-D7148
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: Moul N'Aga sand dunes and rock formations in the Tadrart mountains.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar

PMR-D7147
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajer National Park: neolithic rockart - paintings believed to be up to 12,000 years old, made at the end of the last ice age, when the area was still savannah: antelope with female sitting figure, in the Moul N'Aga sand dune area.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, geology, rock formations, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, culture, heritage

PMR-D7146
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: Moul N'Aga sand dunes and rock formations in the Tadrart mountains.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar

PMR-D7145
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: Moul N'Aga sand dunes and rock formations in the Tadrart mountains.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar

PMR-D7144
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: stone mortars and pestles, and shards of decorated terracotta bowls, abandoned by nomadic Tuareg in the Moul N'Aga sand dunes in the Tadrart mountains.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, Imuhar, stone tools, neolithic

PMR-D7143
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: Moul N'Aga sand dunes in the Tadrart mountains.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar

PMR-D7142
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: Moul N'Aga sand dunes with pool of water in the Tadrart mountains.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar

PMR-D7141
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: Moul N'Aga sand dunes with rock formations and acacia trees, pool of water in the Tadrart mountains.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar

PMR-D7140
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: Moul N'Aga sand dunes with acacia trees and pool of water in the Tadrart mountains.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar

PMR-D7139
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: cracked bed of a dried-out pool in the Moul N'Aga sand dunes in the Tadrart mountains.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar

PMR-D7138
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: Moul N'Aga sand dunes and reflecting pool of water in the Tadrart mountains.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar

PMR-D7137
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: drying out pools of water in the Moul N'Aga sand dunes in the Tadrart mountains.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar

PMR-D7136
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: Moul N'Aga sand dunes with pools of water and Desert Gourds in the Tadrart mountains.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar

PMR-D7135
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: cracked bed of a dried-out pool in the Moul N'Aga sand dunes in the Tadrart mountains.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar

PMR-D7134
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: Moul N'Aga sand dunes with acacia trees and pools of water in the Tadrart mountains.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar

PMR-D7133
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: Moul N'Aga sand dunes and rock formations reflected in a pool in the Tadrart mountains.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar

PMR-D7132
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: Moul N'Aga sand dunes and acacia trees with reflecting pool in the Tadrart mountains.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar

PMR-D7131
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: Moul N'Aga sand dunes and acacia trees in the Tadrart mountains.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar

PMR-D7130
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: Moul N'Aga sand dunes in the Tadrart mountains.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar

PMR-D7129
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: camping in the Moul N'Aga sand dunes in the Tadrart mountains.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar

PMR-D7128
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: sandstone rock formations known as "Tamezguida" or "The Cathedral" in the Tadrart mountains.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar

PMR-D7127
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: sandstone rock formations known as "Tamezguida" or "The Cathedral" in the Tadrart mountains.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar

PMR-D7126
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: sandstone rock formations known as "Tamezguida" or "The Cathedral" in the Tadrart mountains.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar

PMR-D7125
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: sandstone rock formations known as "Tamezguida" or "The Cathedral" in the Tadrart mountains.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar

PMR-D7124
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: sandstone rock formations known as "Tamezguida" or "The Cathedral" in the Tadrart mountains.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar

PMR-D7123
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: sandstone rock formations known as "Tamezguida" or "The Cathedral" in the Tadrart mountains.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar

PMR-D7122
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: sandstone rock formations known as "Tamezguida" or "The Cathedral" in the Tadrart mountains.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar

PMR-D7121
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: sandstone rock natural arch known as "Tamezguida" or "The Cathedral" in the Tadrart mountains.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar

PMR-D7120
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: sandstone rock natural arch known as "Tamezguida" or "The Cathedral" in the Tadrart mountains.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar

PMR-D7119
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: sandstone rock formations known as "Tamezguida" or "The Cathedral" in the Tadrart mountains.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar

PMR-D7118
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: sandstone rock natural arch known as "Tamezguida" or "The Cathedral" in the Tadrart mountains.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar

PMR-D7117
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: sandstone rock natural arches known as "Tamezguida" or "The Cathedral" in the Tadrart mountains.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar

PMR-D7116
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: sandstone rock formations known as "Tamezguida" or "The Cathedral" in the Tadrart mountains.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar

PMR-D7115
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajer National Park: neolithic rockart - paintings believed to be up to 12,000 years old, made at the end of the last ice age, when the area was still savannah: three large giraffes, in the Tadrart Mountains. figure of a Reindeer stag (?) in the Tadrart Mountains.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, geology, rock formations, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, culture, heritage, Imuhar

PMR-D7114
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajer National Park: neolithic rockart - paintings believed to be up to 12,000 years old, made at the end of the last ice age, when the area was still savannah: three giraffes, with Tifinagh script, in the Tadrart Mountains.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, geology, rock formations, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, culture, heritage, Imuhar

PMR-D7113
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajer National Park: neolithic rockart - paintings believed to be up to 12,000 years old, made at the end of the last ice age, when the area was still savannah: giraffes, with a human figure holding a spear, and Tifinagh and Arabic script, in the Tadrart Mountains.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, geology, rock formations, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, culture, heritage, Imuhar

PMR-D7112
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: sandstone rock formations in the Tadrart mountains.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar

PMR-D7111
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: sandstone rock formations in the Tadrart mountains.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar

PMR-D7110
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajer National Park: neolithic rockart - paintings believed to be up to 12,000 years old, made at the end of the last ice age, when the area was still savannah: three large giraffes, in the Tadrart Mountains.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, geology, rock formations, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, culture, heritage, Imuhar

PMR-D7109
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: group of Tuareg with arab tour leader, near the canyon entrance.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar

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-D7102
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: sandstone rock formations in the Tadrart mountains from the shade of a Camel Thorn tree (Vachellia /Acacia ercoloba).
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered

PMR-D7101
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: sandstone rock formations in the Tadrart mountains from the shade of a Camel Thorn tree (Vachellia /Acacia ercoloba).
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered

PMR-D7100
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: sandstone rock formations in the Tadrart mountains.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered

PMR-D7099
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: sandstone rock formations in the Tadrart mountains.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered

PMR-D7097
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: site of neolithic paintings in the Tadrart mountains.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered

PMR-D7096
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: view of sandstone rock formations in the Tadrart mountains through a rock crevice.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered

PMR-D7095
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajer National Park, Tadrart Mountains: neolithic rockart - paintings believed to be up to 12,000 years old, made at the end of the last ice age, when the area was still savannah: human figure,
Keywords: Sahara, desert, geology, rock formations, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, culture, heritage

PMR-D7094
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajer National Park, Tadrart Mountains: neolithic rockart - paintings believed to be up to 12,000 years old, made at the end of the last ice age, when the area was still savannah: black and white cows.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, geology, rock formations, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, culture, heritage

PMR-D7093
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: sandstone rock formations in the Tadrart mountains.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered

PMR-D7092
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajer National Park, Tadrart Mountains: neolithic rockart - paintings believed to be up to 12,000 years old, made at the end of the last ice age, when the area was still savannah: giraffes.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, geology, rock formations, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, culture, heritage

PMR-D7091
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: sandstone rock formations in the Tadrart mountains.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered

PMR-D7090
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: sandstone rock formations in the Tadrart mountains.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered

PMR-D7089
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: distant sand dunes.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO

PMR-D7087
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: sandstone rock formations in the desert.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO

PMR-D7084
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: distant sand dunes.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO

PMR-D7083
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: Arabian Camel or Dromedary (Camelus dromedarius).
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, animals, mammals, quadrupeds

PMR-D7080
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: Arabian Camel or Dromedary (Camelus dromedarius).
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, animals, mammals, quadrupeds

PMR-D7079
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: Arabian Camel or Dromedary (Camelus dromedarius) with young.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, animals, mammals, quadrupeds

PMR-D7078
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: Bitter Apple or Bitter Cucumber or Desert Gourd or Vine of Sodom (Colocynthis citrullus) (now Citrullus colocynthis).
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, Africa, Maghreb, plant, flower, melon, flora

PMR-D7077
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: sandstone rock formations in the desert.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered

PMR-D7076
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: sandstone rock formations in the desert.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered

PMR-D7075
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: sandstone rock formations in the desert.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered

PMR-D7074
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: sweet-smelling shrub with white flowers.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, Africa, Maghreb, plant, flower, flora

PMR-D7073
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: sandstone rock formations in the desert.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered

PMR-D7072
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: sandstone rock formations in the desert.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered

PMR-D7071
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: sandstone rock formations in the desert.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered

PMR-D7070
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: sandstone rock formations in the desert.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered

PMR-D7069
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: sandstone rock formations in the desert.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered

PMR-D7068
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: sandstone rock formations in the desert.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered

PMR-D7067
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: sandstone rock formations in the desert.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered

PMR-D7066
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: sandstone rock formations in the desert.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered

PMR-D7065
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: sandstone rock formations in the desert.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered

PMR-D7064
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajer National Park: neolithic rockart - paintings believed to be up to 12,000 years old, made at the end of the last ice age, when the area was still savannah: mouflons, which are still to be found in the area.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, geology, rock formations, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, culture, heritage

PMR-D7063
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: sandstone rock formations in the desert.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered

PMR-D7062
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: sandstone rock formations in the desert - the Arch of Tikoubaouine.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered

PMR-D7061
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: sandstone rock formations in the desert.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered

PMR-D7060
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: sandstone rock formations in the desert.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered

PMR-D7059
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: sandstone rock formations in the desert.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered

PMR-D7058
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: sandstone rock formations in the desert.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered

PMR-D7057
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: sandstone rock formations in the desert.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered

PMR-D7056
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: sandstone rock formations in the desert.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered

PMR-D7055
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: sandstone rock formations in the desert.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered

PMR-D7054
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: sandstone rock formations in the desert.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered

PMR-D7053
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: sandstone rock formations in the desert.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered

PMR-D7052
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: sandstone rock formations in the desert.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered

PMR-D7051
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: sandstone rock formations in the desert - the Arch of Tikoubaouine.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered

PMR-D7050
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: sandstone rock formations in the desert.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered

PMR-D7048
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: ancient geoglyph.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO

PMR-D7047
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: sandstone rock formations.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO

PMR-D7046
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: vista of rock formations and sand..
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO

PMR-D7045
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park, Essendilene: sandstone rock formations.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO

PMR-D7044
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park, Essendilene: sandstone rock formations.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO

PMR-D7043
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park, Essendilene: Desert Lark (Ammomanes deserti).
Keywords: Sahara, bird, ornithology, fauna, wildlife

PMR-D7042
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park, Essendilene: wild rock formations.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, rock formations, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO

PMR-D7041
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park, Essendilene: sunset from the canyon
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, rock formations, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO

PMR-D7040
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park, Essendilene: sunset from the canyon
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, rock formations, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO

PMR-D7039
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park, Essendilene: Berber village in the canyon and site of the communal fire.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, rock formations, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO

PMR-D7038
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park, Essendilene: view of Essendilene canyon.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, rock formations, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, Toyota Land Cruiser

PMR-D7037
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park, Essendilene: rock formations, approaching Essendilene canyon.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, rock formations, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, Toyota Land Cruiser

PMR-D7036
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park, Essendilene: expeditionary vehicles on the approach to Essendilene canyon.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, rock formations, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, Toyota Land Cruiser

PMR-D7035
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: Arabian Camel or Dromedary (Camelus dromedarius) with young.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, animals, mammals, quadrupeds

PMR-D7034
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: rock formations in the desert.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, rock formations, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO

PMR-D7033
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: rock formations in the desert.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, rock formations, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO

PMR-D7032
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: rock formations in the desert.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, rock formations, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO

PMR-D7031
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: rock formations in the desert.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, rock formations, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO

PMR-D7030
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: rock formations in the desert.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, rock formations, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO

PMR-D7029
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: Tuareg guest accommodation in the village of Iherir.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, rock formations, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO

PMR-D7028
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: rain-filled pool (gueltas) and lush vegetation dominated by the strangely eroded cliffs of Wadi Iherir.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, rock formations, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO

PMR-D7027
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: rain-filled pool (gueltas) and lush vegetation dominated by the strangely eroded cliffs of Wadi Iherir.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, rock formations, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO

PMR-D7026
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: rain-filled pool (gueltas) and lush vegetation dominated by the strangely eroded cliffs of Wadi Iherir.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, rock formations, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO

PMR-D7025
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: rain-filled pool (gueltas) and lush vegetation dominated by the strangely eroded cliffs of Wadi Iherir.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, rock formations, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO

PMR-D7024
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: sheer sandstone cliff walls of Wadi Iherir eroded into pillars.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, rock formations, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO

PMR-D7023
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: rain-filled pool (gueltas) and lush vegetation dominated by the strangely eroded cliffs of Wadi Iherir.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, rock formations, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO

PMR-D7022
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: rain-filled pool (guelta) and lush vegetation dominated by the strangely eroded cliffs of Wadi Iherir.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, rock formations, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO

PMR-D7021
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: rain-filled pool (gueltas) and lush vegetation dominated by the strangely eroded cliffs of Wadi Iherir.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, rock formations, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO

PMR-D7020
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: rain-filled pool (guelta) and lush vegetation under the steep walls of Wadi Iherir.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, rock formations, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO

PMR-D7019
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: rain-filled pool (guelta) and lush vegetation in Wadi Iherir.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, rock formations, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO

PMR-D7018
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: rain-filled pool (guelta) and lush vegetation in Wadi Iherir.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, rock formations, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO

PMR-D7017
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: rain-filled pool (guelta) and lush vegetation in Wadi Iherir.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, rock formations, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO

PMR-D7016
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: rain-filled pool (guelta) and lush vegetation in Wadi Iherir.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, rock formations, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO

PMR-D7015
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: rain-filled pool (guelta) and lush vegetation in Wadi Iherir.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, rock formations, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO

PMR-D7014
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: rain-filled pool (guelta) and lush vegetation in Wadi Iherir.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, rock formations, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO

PMR-D7013
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: rain-filled pool (guelta) and lush vegetation in Wadi Iherir.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, rock formations, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO

PMR-D7012
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: semi-wild donkeys (Equus africanus) on the steep, rocky wall of Wadi Iherir.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, rock formations, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, ass, UNESCO

PMR-D7011
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: rain-filled pool (guelta) and lush vegetation in Wadi Iherir.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, rock formations, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO

PMR-D7010
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: rain-filled pool (guelta) and lush vegetation in Wadi Iherir.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, rock formations, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO

PMR-D7009
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: rain-filled pool (guelta) and lush vegetation in Wadi Iherir.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, rock formations, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO

PMR-D7008
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: rain-filled pool (guelta) and lush vegetation in Wadi Iherir.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, rock formations, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO

PMR-D7007
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: Berber huts on the edge of Wadi Iherir.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, rock formations, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO

PMR-D7006
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: Berber huts on the edge of Wadi Iherir.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, rock formations, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO

PMR-D7005
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: Berber huts on the edge of Wadi Iherir.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, rock formations, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO

PMR-D7004
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: hiking through Wadi Iherir.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, rock formations, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO

PMR-D7003
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: Berber huts on the edge of Wadi Iherir.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, rock formations, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO

PMR-D7002
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: Berber huts on the edge of Wadi Iherir.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, rock formations, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO

PMR-D7001
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: Tuareg guest huts in the village of Iherir.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, rock formations, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber

PMR-D7000
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: the stony rim of Wadi Iherir in the late sun.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, rock formations, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO

PMR-D6999
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: Tuareg on the rim of Wadi Iherir.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, rock formations, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Berber, UNESCO

PMR-D6998
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: the stony rim of Wadi Iherir.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, rock formations, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO

PMR-D6997
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: the stony rim of Wadi Iherir.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, rock formations, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO

PMR-D6996
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajer National Park, Tin Taghert: neolithic rockart - engravings believed to be up to 12,000 years old, made at the end of the last ice age, when the area was still savannah: figure of a man leaping over a bull.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, geology, rock formations, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, culture, heritage, prehistoric

PMR-D6995
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajer National Park, Tin Taghert: neolithic rockart - engravings believed to be up to 12,000 years old, made at the end of the last ice age, when the area was still savannah: male and female human figures.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, geology, rock formations, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, culture, heritage, prehistoric

PMR-D6994
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajer National Park, Tin Taghert: neolithic rockart - engravings believed to be up to 12,000 years old, made at the end of the last ice age, when the area was still savannah: quadruped - cow?
Keywords: Sahara, desert, geology, rock formations, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, culture, heritage, prehistoric

PMR-D6993
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajer National Park, Tin Taghert: neolithic rockart - engravings believed to be up to 12,000 years old, made at the end of the last ice age, when the area was still savannah: sleeping antelope.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, geology, rock formations, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, culture, heritage, prehistoric

PMR-D6992
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajer National Park, Tin Taghert: neolithic rockart - engravings believed to be up to 12,000 years old, made at the end of the last ice age, when the area was still savannah: sleeping antelope.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, geology, rock formations, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, culture, heritage, prehistoric

PMR-D6991
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajer National Park, Tin Taghert: neolithic rockart - engravings believed to be up to 12,000 years old, made at the end of the last ice age, when the area was still savannah: sleeping antelope.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, geology, rock formations, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, culture, heritage, prehistoric

PMR-D6990
Algeria, Illizi, Tadrat National Park: White-crowned Wheatear (Oenanthe leucopyga)
Keywords: Sahara, desert, bird, thrush, ornithology, fauna, wild life

PMR-D6989
Algeria, Illizi, Tadrat National Park: White-crowned Wheatear (Oenanthe leucopyga)
Keywords: Sahara, desert, bird, thrush, ornithology, fauna, wild life

PMR-D6988
Algeria, Illizi, Tadrat National Park: White-crowned Wheatear (Oenanthe leucopyga)
Keywords: Sahara, desert, bird, thrush, ornithology, fauna, wild life

PMR-D6986
Algeria, Illizi, Tadrat National Park: mushroom.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, fungus, toadstool, flora

PMR-D6985
Algeria, Illizi, Tadrat National Park: flowers of Zilla spinosa.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, plant, flora

PMR-D6984
Algeria, Illizi, Tadrat National Park: a young dromedary in the desert.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, rock formations, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, camel

PMR-D6983
Algeria, Illizi, Tadrat National Park: a young dromedary in the desert.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, rock formations, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, camel

PMR-D6982
Algeria, Illizi, Tadrat National Park: young dromedaries in the desert.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, rock formations, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, camel

PMR-D6981
Algeria, Illizi, Tadrat National Park: rock formations in the desert.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, rock formations, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber

PMR-D6980
Algeria, Illizi, Tadrat National Park: rock formations in the desert.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, rock formations, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber

PMR-D6979
Algeria, Illizi, Tadrat National Park: rock formations in the desert.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, rock formations, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber

PMR-D6978
Algeria, Illizi, Tadrat National Park: rock formations in the desert.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, rock formations, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber

PMR-D6977
Algeria, Illizi, Tadrat National Park: rock formations in the desert.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, rock formations, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber

PMR-D6976
Algeria, Illizi, Tadrat National Park: rock formations in the desert: view from a cave mouth.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, rock formations, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber

PMR-D6975
Algeria, Illizi, Tadrat National Park: rock formations in the desert: arab guides in the mouth of a cave.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, rock formations, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber

PMR-D6974
Algeria, Illizi, Tadrat National Park: rock formations in the desert.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, rock formations, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber

PMR-D6973
Algeria, Illizi, Tadrat National Park: rock formations in the desert.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, rock formations, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber

PMR-D6972
Algeria, Illizi, Tadrat National Park: rock formations in the desert.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, rock formations, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber

PMR-D6971
Algeria, Illizi, Tadrat National Park: rock formations in the desert.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, rock formations, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber

PMR-D6970
Algeria, Illizi, Tadrat National Park: rock formations in the desert.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, rock formations, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber

PMR-D6969
Algeria, Illizi, Tadrat National Park: rock formations in the desert: "the chicken".
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, rock formations, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber

PMR-D6968
Algeria, Illizi, Tadrat National Park: rock formations in the desert: "the chicken".
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, rock formations, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber

PMR-D6967
Algeria, Illizi, Tadrat National Park: rock formations in the desert.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, rock formations, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber

PMR-D6966
Algeria, Illizi, Tadrat National Park: rock formations in the desert.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, rock formations, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber

PMR-D6965
Algeria, Illizi, Tadrat National Park: rock formations in the desert.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, rock formations, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber

PMR-D6964
Algeria, Illizi, Tadrat National Park: rock formations in the desert.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, rock formations, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber

PMR-D6963
Algeria, Illizi, Tadrat National Park: rock formations in the desert.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, rock formations, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber

PMR-D6962
Algeria, Illizi, Tadrat National Park: rock formations in the desert.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, rock formations, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber

PMR-D6961
Algeria, Illizi, Tadrat National Park: rock formations in the desert.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, rock formations, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber

PMR-D6960
Algeria, Illizi, Tadrat National Park: rock formations in the desert.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, rock formations, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber

PMR-D6959
Algeria, Illizi, Tadrat National Park: rock formations in the desert.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, rock formations, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber

PMR-D6958
Algeria, Illizi, Tadrat National Park: rock formations in the desert.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, rock formations, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber

PMR-D6957
Algeria, Illizi, Tadrat National Park: rock formations in the desert.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, rock formations, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber

PMR-D6956
Algeria, Illizi, Tadrat National Park: rock formations in the desert, with expedition vehicle in the foreground.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, rock formations, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, Toyota

PMR-D6955
Algeria, Illizi, Tadrat National Park: rock formations in the desert, with expedition vehicle in the foreground.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, rock formations, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, Toyota

PMR-D6954
Algeria, Illizi, Tadrat National Park: rock formations in the desert.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, rock formations, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber

PMR-D6953
Algeria, Illizi, Tadrat National Park: rock formations in the desert.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, rock formations, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber

PMR-D6952
Algeria, Illizi, Tadrat National Park: rock formations in the desert.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, rock formations, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber

PMR-D6951
Algeria, Illizi, Tadrat National Park: rock formations in the desert.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, rock formations, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber

PMR-D6950
Algeria, Illizi, Tadrat National Park: rock formations in the desert.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, rock formations, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber

PMR-D6948
Algeria, Illizi, Tadrat National Park: rock formations in the desert.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, rock formations, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber

PMR-D6947
Algeria, Illizi, Tadrat National Park: rock formations in the desert.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, rock formations, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber

PMR-D6946
Algeria, Illizi, Tadrat National Park: rock formations in the desert.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, rock formations, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber

PMR-D6945
Algeria, Illizi, Tadrat National Park: rock formations in the desert.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, rock formations, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber

PMR-D6944
Algeria, Illizi, Tadrat National Park: rock formations in the desert.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, rock formations, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber

PMR-D6943
Algeria, Illizi, Tadrat National Park: rock formations in the desert.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, rock formations, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber

PMR-D6942
Algeria, Illizi, Tadrat National Park: rock formations in the desert.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, rock formations, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber

PMR-D6941
Algeria, Illizi, Tadrat National Park: rock formations in the desert.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, rock formations, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber

PMR-D6900
Germany, Saxony, Leipzig: the monolithic "Battle of the Nations Monument" (Völkerschlachtdenkmal) built between 1898 and 1913 in memory of the men who fell in the battle against Napoleon in 1813. At 91 metres, it is the highest monument in Europe, and 500 steps lead to the top. Late afternoon view from the front with reflecting pool.
Keywords: commemoration, historic, memorial, masonry, architecture, statues, heritage, granite, Bruno Schmitz, sculptures, colossus

PMR-D6899
Germany, Saxony, Leipzig: view of the residential Wintergarten Hochhaus adjoining Augustus Platz, from the roof of the Battle of the Nations Monument.
Keywords: heritage, architecture, masonry, high-rise, skyscraper, landmark

PMR-D6898
Germany, Saxony, Leipzig: view of the 36-storey City Hochhaus, at 142 metres, the tallest building in Leipzig, from the roof of the Battle of the Nations Monument. Designed by architect Hermann Henselmann in the form of an open book, it was formerly part of the university campus. In the foreground is the spire of the Russian Church.
Keywords: heritage, architecture, masonry, high-rise, skyscraper, landmark

PMR-D6897
Germany, Saxony, Leipzig: the monolithic "Battle of the Nations Monument" (Völkerschlachtdenkmal) built between 1898 and 1913 in memory of the men who fell in the battle against Napoleon in 1813. At 91 metres, it is the highest monument in Europe, and 500 steps lead to the top. Closer view of the figures 'on watch' surrounding the top.
Keywords: commemoration, historic, memorial, masonry, architecture, statues, heritage, granite, Bruno Schmitz, sculptures, colossus

PMR-D6896
Germany, Saxony, Leipzig: the monolithic "Battle of the Nations Monument" (Völkerschlachtdenkmal) built between 1898 and 1913 in memory of the men who fell in the battle against Napoleon in 1813. At 91 metres, it is the highest monument in Europe, and 500 steps lead to the top. View from the front with reflecting pool.
Keywords: commemoration, historic, memorial, masonry, architecture, statues, heritage, granite, Bruno Schmitz, sculptures, colossus

PMR-D6895
Germany, Saxony, Leipzig: the monolithic "Battle of the Nations Monument" (Völkerschlachtdenkmal) built between 1898 and 1913 in memory of the men who fell in the battle against Napoleon in 1813. At 91 metres, it is the highest monument in Europe, and 500 steps lead to the top. View from the front with reflecting pool.
Keywords: commemoration, historic, memorial, masonry, architecture, statues, heritage, granite, Bruno Schmitz, sculptures, colossus

PMR-D6884
Germany, Saxony, Leipzig: the monolithic "Battle of the Nations Monument" (Völkerschlachtdenkmal) built between 1898 and 1913 in memory of the men who fell in the battle against Napoleon in 1813. At 91 m, it is the highest monument in Europe, and 500 steps lead to the top. Statues of fallen warriors in the crypt and stained glass window.
Keywords: commemoration, historic, memorial, masonry, architecture, statues, heritage, granite, Bruno Schmitz, sculptures, colossus

PMR-D6883
Germany, Saxony, Leipzig: the monolithic "Battle of the Nations Monument" (Völkerschlachtdenkmal) built between 1898 and 1913 in memory of the men who fell in the battle against Napoleon in 1813. At 91 metres, it is the highest monument in Europe, and 500 steps lead to the top. View from the rear.
Keywords: commemoration, historic, memorial, masonry, architecture, statues, heritage, granite, Bruno Schmitz, sculptures, colossus

PMR-D6882
Germany, Saxony, Leipzig: the monolithic "Battle of the Nations Monument" (Völkerschlachtdenkmal) built between 1898 and 1913 in memory of the men who fell in the battle against Napoleon in 1813. At 91 metres, it is the highest monument in Europe, and 500 steps lead to the top. View from the rear.
Keywords: commemoration, historic, memorial, masonry, architecture, statues, heritage, granite, Bruno Schmitz, sculptures, colossus

PMR-D6881
Germany, Saxony, Leipzig: annual meeting of French and German enthusiasts in memory of the Battle of the Nations against Napoleon in 1813. The ceremony takes place at the "Battle of the Nations Monument" (1913) (Völkerschlchtdenkmal) and participants wear authentic copies of the military uniforms of the time, complete with period weapons.
Keywords: costumes, traditional, parade, commemoration, reunion, memorial service, colourful, historic, autumn, officers

PMR-D6880
Germany, Saxony, Leipzig: annual meeting of French and German enthusiasts in memory of the Battle of the Nations against Napoleon in 1813. The ceremony takes place at the "Battle of the Nations Monument" (1913) (Völkerschlchtdenkmal) and participants wear authentic copies of the military uniforms of the time, complete with period weapons.
Keywords: costumes, traditional, parade, commemoration, reunion, memorial service, colourful, historic, autumn, officers

PMR-D6879
Germany, Saxony, Leipzig: annual meeting of French and German enthusiasts in memory of the Battle of the Nations against Napoleon in 1813. The ceremony takes place at the "Battle of the Nations Monument" (1913) (Völkerschlchtdenkmal) and participants wear authentic copies of the military uniforms of the time, complete with period weapons.
Keywords: costumes, traditional, parade, commemoration, reunion, memorial service, colourful, historic, autumn, officers

PMR-D6878
Germany, Saxony, Leipzig: annual meeting of French and German enthusiasts in memory of the Battle of the Nations against Napoleon in 1813. The ceremony takes place at the "Battle of the Nations Monument" (1913) (Völkerschlchtdenkmal) and participants wear authentic copies of the military uniforms of the time, complete with period weapons.
Keywords: costumes, traditional, parade, commemoration, reunion, memorial service, colourful, historic, autumn, officers

PMR-D6877
Germany, Saxony, Leipzig: annual meeting of French and German enthusiasts in memory of the Battle of the Nations against Napoleon in 1813. The ceremony takes place at the "Battle of the Nations Monument" (1913) (Völkerschlchtdenkmal) and participants wear authentic copies of the military uniforms of the time, complete with period weapons.
Keywords: costumes, traditional, parade, commemoration, reunion, memorial service, colourful, historic, autumn, officers

PMR-D6876
Germany, Saxony, Leipzig: annual meeting of French and German enthusiasts in memory of the Battle of the Nations against Napoleon in 1813. The ceremony takes place at the "Battle of the Nations Monument" (1913) (Völkerschlchtdenkmal) and participants wear authentic copies of the military uniforms of the time, complete with period weapons.
Keywords: costumes, traditional, parade, commemoration, reunion, memorial service, colourful, historic, autumn, officers

PMR-D6875
Germany, Saxony, Leipzig: annual meeting of French and German enthusiasts in memory of the Battle of the Nations against Napoleon in 1813. The ceremony takes place at the "Battle of the Nations Monument" (1913) (Völkerschlchtdenkmal) and participants wear authentic copies of the military uniforms of the time, complete with period weapons.
Keywords: costumes, traditional, parade, commemoration, reunion, memorial service, colourful, historic, autumn, officers

PMR-D6874
Germany, Saxony, Leipzig: annual meeting of French and German enthusiasts in memory of the Battle of the Nations against Napoleon in 1813. The ceremony takes place at the "Battle of the Nations Monument" (1913) (Völkerschlchtdenkmal) and participants wear authentic copies of the military uniforms of the time, complete with period weapons.
Keywords: costumes, traditional, parade, commemoration, reunion, memorial service, colourful, historic, autumn, officers

PMR-D6873
Germany, Saxony, Leipzig: annual meeting of French and German enthusiasts in memory of the Battle of the Nations against Napoleon in 1813. The ceremony takes place at the "Battle of the Nations Monument" (1913) (Völkerschlchtdenkmal) and participants wear authentic copies of the military uniforms of the time, complete with period weapons.
Keywords: costumes, traditional, parade, commemoration, reunion, memorial service, colourful, historic, autumn, officers

PMR-D6872
Germany, Saxony, Leipzig: annual meeting of French and German enthusiasts in memory of the Battle of the Nations against Napoleon in 1813. The ceremony takes place at the "Battle of the Nations Monument" (1913) (Völkerschlchtdenkmal) and participants wear authentic copies of the military uniforms of the time, complete with period weapons.
Keywords: costumes, traditional, parade, commemoration, reunion, memorial service, colourful, historic, autumn, officers

PMR-D6837
England, Kent: the white cliffs of Dover.
Keywords: picturesque, national heritage, geology, chalk, limestone

PMR-D6753
Northern Ireland, County Fermanagh: Florence Court (National Trust), a Palladian mansion dating from the mid-18th century and the home of the Cole family, the Earls of Enniskillen until 1973. View of the facade from the north-east.
Keywords: heritage, historic, architecture, culture, stately home, estate, gardens, manor house

PMR-D6752
Northern Ireland, County Fermanagh: Florence Court (National Trust), a Palladian mansion dating from the mid-18th century and the home of the Cole family, the Earls of Enniskillen until 1973. View of the facade and wings from the main lawn.
Keywords: heritage, historic, architecture, culture, stately home, estate, gardens, manor house

PMR-D6748
Northern Ireland, County Antrim, Causeway Coast: view from the cliff-top path to the east, with a rocky cove in the foreground, and showing many half-exposed basalt columns on the cliff face.
Keywords: picturesque, nature, cliffs, geology, National Trust, UNESCO, scenic

PMR-D6747
Northern Ireland, County Antrim, Causeway Coast: view from the cliff-top path to the west, with the "Giant's Chimneys" and Lacada Point.
Keywords: picturesque, nature, cliffs, geology, National Trust, UNESCO, scenic

PMR-D6746
Northern Ireland, County Antrim, Causeway Coast: view from the cliff-top path to the west
with succeeding headlands, showing many half-exposed basalt columns on the cliff face.
Keywords: picturesque, nature, cliffs, geology, National Trust, UNESCO, scenic

PMR-D6745
Northern Ireland, County Antrim, Causeway Coast: view from the cliff-top path to the east, with succeeding headlands, showing many half-exposed basalt columns on the cliff face.
Keywords: picturesque, nature, cliffs, geology, National Trust, UNESCO, scenic

PMR-D6743
Northern Ireland, County Antrim, Causeway Coast: the harsh contours of the basalt cliffs are softened by grass mantels, with layers of reddish laterite half exposed.
Keywords: picturesque, nature, cliffs, geology, National Trust, UNESCO, scenic, surf

PMR-D6742
Northern Ireland, County Antrim, Causeway Coast: view of Port Noffer (Giant's Bay) from the cliff path at the top of the Shepherd's Steps, with the Giant's Causeway reaching into the sea at the top.
Keywords: picturesque, nature, cliffs, geology, National Trust, UNESCO, scenic, surf

PMR-D6741
Northern Ireland, County Antrim, Causeway Coast: view of Port Noffer (Giant's Bay) from the cliff path at the top of the Shepherd's steps.
Keywords: picturesque, nature, cliffs, geology, National Trust, UNESCO, scenic, surf

PMR-D6740
Northern Ireland, County Antrim, Causeway Coast: the "Giant's Organ", a series of exposed basalt columns in the cliff-face caused by the cooling of volcanic lava.
Keywords: picturesque, nature, cliffs, geology, National Trust, UNESCO

PMR-D6739
Northern Ireland, County Antrim, Causeway Coast: view of Port Noffer (Giant's Bay) from the cliff path, with the Giant's Causeway reaching into the sea at the top.
Keywords: picturesque, nature, cliffs, geology, National Trust, UNESCO, scenic, surf

PMR-D6738
Northern Ireland, County Antrim, Causeway Coast: the mineral content of the volcanic rock provides a colourful display on the cliff path, with this nodule resembling a giant eye.
Keywords: picturesque, nature, cliffs, geology, National Trust, UNESCO

PMR-D6737
Northern Ireland, County Antrim, Causeway Coast: the mineral content of the volcanic rock provides a colourful display on the cliff path.
Keywords: picturesque, nature, cliffs, geology, National Trust, UNESCO

PMR-D6736
Northern Ireland, County Antrim, Causeway Coast: the harsh contours of the basalt cliffs are softened by grass mantels, with layers of reddish laterite half exposed.
Keywords: picturesque, nature, cliffs, geology, National Trust, UNESCO, scenic, surf

PMR-D6735
Northern Ireland, County Antrim, Causeway Coast: the harsh contours of the basalt cliffs are softened by grass mantels, with layers of reddish laterite half exposed.
Keywords: picturesque, nature, cliffs, geology, National Trust, UNESCO, scenic, surf

PMR-D6734
Northern Ireland, County Antrim, Causeway Coast: half exposed basalt columns in the cliff-face caused by the cooling of volcanic lava, with a layer of reddish laterite near the bottom.
Keywords: picturesque, nature, cliffs, geology, National Trust, UNESCO

PMR-D6733
Northern Ireland, County Antrim, Causeway Coast: the Giant's Causeway, an exposed outcrop of basalt columns caused by the cooling of volcanic lava, reaching out into the sea.
Keywords: picturesque, nature, cliffs, geology, National Trust, UNESCO, scenic, surf, famous, tourist, attraction

PMR-D6732
Northern Ireland, County Antrim, Causeway Coast: "the Giant's Loom", an exposed outcrop of basalt columns about 10 metres high, caused by the cooling of volcanic lava.
Keywords: picturesque, nature, cliffs, geology, National Trust, UNESCO

PMR-D6731
Northern Ireland, County Antrim, Causeway Coast: Portnaboe (Bay of the Cow) with some of the "Giant's Marbles".
Keywords: picturesque, nature, cliffs, geology, National Trust, UNESCO, scenic, surf

PMR-D6730
Northern Ireland, County Antrim, Causeway Coast: Portnaboe (Bay of the Cow) and Runkerry Head.
Keywords: picturesque, nature, cliffs, geology, National Trust, UNESCO, scenic, surf

PMR-D6729
Northern Ireland, County Antrim, Causeway Coast: Portnaboe (Bay of the Cow) approaching Windy Gap, with the cliff path clearly visible.
Keywords: picturesque, nature, cliffs, geology, National Trust, UNESCO, scenic, surf

PMR-D6723
Northern Ireland, County Antrim, Causeway Coast: view of Rathlin Island from the tip of Carrick-a-Rede Island.
Keywords: picturesque, landscape, nature, botany, colourful, cliffs, National Trust, UNESCO

PMR-D6722
Northern Ireland, County Antrim, Causeway Coast: a stream of visitors following the path across Carrick-a-Rede Island, with Rathlin Island in the distance.
Keywords: picturesque, landscape, nature, botany, colourful, cliffs, National Trust, UNESCO

PMR-D6721
Northern Ireland, County Antrim, Causeway Coast: the rope bridge connecting Carrick-a-Rede Island (right) to the mainland, with Rathlin Island in the distance.
Keywords: picturesque, landscape, nature, botany, colourful, cliffs, scenic, National Trust, UNESCO

PMR-D6720
Northern Ireland, County Antrim, Causeway Coast: the rope bridge connecting Carrick-a-Rede Island (right), to the mainland.
Keywords: picturesque, landscape, nature, botany, colourful, cliffs, National Trust, UNESCO

PMR-D6719
Northern Ireland, County Antrim, Causeway Coast: the rope bridge connecting Carrick-a-Rede Island (right) to the mainland.
Keywords: picturesque, landscape, nature, botany, colourful, cliffs, National Trust, UNESCO

PMR-D6717
Northern Ireland, County Antrim, Causeway Coast, Carrick-a-Rede: view of the coastal cliffs from the middle of the rope bridge to the mainland.
Keywords: picturesque, nature, botany, colourful, surf, National Trust, UNESCO

PMR-D6716
Northern Ireland, County Antrim, Causeway Coast: the rope bridge connecting Carrick-a-Rede Island to the mainland.
Keywords: picturesque, landscape, nature, botany, colourful, cliffs, National Trust, UNESCO

PMR-D6715
Northern Ireland, County Antrim, Causeway Coast: the rope bridge connecting Carrick-a-Rede Island to the mainland.
Keywords: picturesque, landscape, nature, botany, colourful, cliffs, National Trust, UNESCO

PMR-D6713
Northern Ireland, County Antrim, Causeway Coast, Carrick-a-Rede: view of the beach and coastal cliffs, with Rathlin Island in the distance.
Keywords: picturesque, nature, botany, colourful, surf, National Trust, UNESCO

PMR-D6712
Northern Ireland, County Antrim, Causeway Coast, Carrick-a-Rede: view of the beach and coastal cliffs, with Rathlin Island in the distance.
Keywords: picturesque, nature, botany, colourful, surf, National Trust, UNESCO

PMR-D6711
Northern Ireland, County Antrim, Causeway Coast: Sheep Island, seen from Carrick-a-Rede.
Keywords: picturesque, nature, botany, colourful, birdlife, seascape, National Trust, UNESCO

PMR-D6710
Northern Ireland, County Antrim, Causeway Coast: Sheep Island, seen from Carrick-a-Rede.
Keywords: picturesque, nature, botany, colourful, birdlife, seascape, National Trust, UNESCO

PMR-D6709
Northern Ireland, County Antrim, Causeway Coast: the rope bridge connecting Carrick-a-Rede Island (National Trust), to the mainland.
Keywords: picturesque, landscape, nature, botany, colourful, cliffs, National Trust, UNESCO

PMR-D6708
Northern Ireland, County Antrim, Causeway Coast: Carrick-a-Rede Island, connected by ropebridge to the mainland, and (top) Sheep Island.
Keywords: picturesque, landscape, nature, botany, colourful, cliffs, National Trust, UNESCO

PMR-D6705
Northern Ireland, County Antrim: Sheep Island, near Carrick-a-Rede on the "Causeway Coastal Route".
Keywords: picturesque, landscape, nature, botany, colourful, National Trust, UNESCO

PMR-D6698
Northern Ireland, County Antrim, Cushendun: the village is known for its Cornish-style cottages , designed by Clough Williams-Ellis, architect of Portmeirion, now owned by the National Trust.
Keywords: heritage, historic, architecture, culture, picturesque

PMR-D6697
Northern Ireland, County Antrim, Cushendun: the village is known for its Cornish-style cottages , designed by Clough Williams-Ellis, architect of Portmeirion, now owned by the National Trust. The village pub.
Keywords: heritage, historic, architecture, culture, picturesque

PMR-D6695
Northern Ireland, County Down: Mount Stewart (National Trust), home of the Marquises of Londonderry for 270 years. The gardens are the inspiration of Lady Edith, wife of the 7th Marquis. The legendary White Stag, waiting to guide departed souls to Tir nan Og, the Gaelic afterworld.
Keywords: heritage, historic, culture, manor house, mansion, stately home, garden, flowers, colourful, herbacious, border, luxuriant

PMR-D6694
Northern Ireland, County Down: Mount Stewart (National Trust), home of the Marquises of Londonderry for 270 years. The gardens are the inspiration of Lady Edith, wife of the 7th Marquis. The legendary White Stag, waiting to guide departed souls to Tir nan Og, the Gaelic afterworld.
Keywords: heritage, historic, culture, manor house, mansion, stately home, garden, flowers, colourful, herbacious, border, luxuriant

PMR-D6693
Northern Ireland, County Down: Mount Stewart (National Trust), home of the Marquises of Londonderry for 270 years. The gardens are the inspiration of Lady Edith, wife of the 7th Marquis. View of foliage trees across the lake, with waterfowl.
Keywords: heritage, historic, culture, manor house, mansion, stately home, garden, flowers, colourful, herbacious, border, luxuriant

PMR-D6688
Northern Ireland, County Down: Mount Stewart (National Trust), home of the Marquises of Londonderry for 270 years. The gardens are the inspiration of Lady Edith, wife of the 7th Marquis. View of Strangford Lough with poppies in the foreground.
Keywords: heritage, historic, culture, manor house, mansion, stately home, garden, flowers, colourful, herbacious, border, luxuriant

PMR-D6686
Northern Ireland, County Down: Mount Stewart (National Trust), home of the Marquises of Londonderry for 270 years. The gardens are the inspiration of Lady Edith, wife of the 7th Marquis. View of Strangford Lough with poppies in the foreground.
Keywords: heritage, historic, culture, manor house, mansion, stately home, garden, flowers, colourful, herbacious, border, luxuriant

PMR-D6685
Northern Ireland, County Down: Mount Stewart (National Trust), home of the Marquises of Londonderry for 270 years. The gardens are the inspiration of Lady Edith, wife of the 7th Marquis. View of foliage trees across the lake with water lilies in the foreground.
Keywords: heritage, historic, culture, manor house, mansion, stately home, garden, flowers, colourful, herbacious, border, luxuriant

PMR-D6684
Northern Ireland, County Down: Mount Stewart (National Trust), home of the Marquises of Londonderry foor 270 years. The dining room with laid table.
Keywords: heritage, historic, architecture, culture, manor house, mansion, stately home, furnishings, furniture, porcelaine, candelabra

PMR-D6683
Northern Ireland, County Down: Mount Stewart (National Trust), home of the Marquises of Londonderry for 270 years. The gardens are the inspiration of Lady Edith, wife of the 7th Marquis. The Sunk Garden with lilies in full bloom.
Keywords: heritage, historic, culture, manor house, mansion, stately home, garden, flowers, colourful, herbacious, border, luxuriant

PMR-D6682
Northern Ireland, County Down: Mount Stewart (National Trust), home of the Marquises of Londonderry for 270 years. The gardens are the inspiration of Lady Edith, wife of the 7th Marquis. A lily flower.
Keywords: heritage, historic, culture, manor house, mansion, stately home, garden, flowers, colourful, herbacious, border, luxuriant

PMR-D6681
Northern Ireland, County Down: Mount Stewart (National Trust), home of the Marquises of Londonderry for 270 years. The gardens are the inspiration of Lady Edith, wife of the 7th Marquis. Lily flowers.
Keywords: heritage, historic, culture, manor house, mansion, stately home, garden, flowers, colourful, herbacious, border, luxuriant

PMR-D6680
Northern Ireland, County Down: Mount Stewart (National Trust), home of the Marquises of Londonderry for 270 years. The gardens are the inspiration of Lady Edith, wife of the 7th Marquis. An exquisite arrangement of foliage trees.
Keywords: heritage, historic, culture, manor house, mansion, stately home, garden, flowers, colourful, herbacious, border, luxuriant

PMR-D6679
Northern Ireland, County Down: Mount Stewart (National Trust), home of the Marquises of Londonderry for 270 years. The gardens are the inspiration of Lady Edith, wife of the 7th Marquis. The Sunk Garden with lilies in full bloom.
Keywords: heritage, historic, culture, manor house, mansion, stately home, garden, flowers, colourful, herbacious, border, luxuriant

PMR-D6678
Northern Ireland, County Down: Mount Stewart (National Trust), home of the Marquises of Londonderry for 270 years. The gardens are the inspiration of Lady Edith, wife of the 7th Marquis. The Sunk Garden with lilies in full bloom.
Keywords: heritage, historic, culture, manor house, mansion, stately home, garden, flowers, colourful, herbacious, border, luxuriant

PMR-D6677
Northern Ireland, County Down: Mount Stewart (National Trust), home of the Marquises of Londonderry for 270 years. The gardens are the inspiration of Lady Edith, wife of the 7th Marquis. The Sunk Garden with lilies in full bloom.
Keywords: heritage, historic, culture, manor house, mansion, stately home, garden, flowers, colourful, herbacious, border, luxuriant

PMR-D6676
Northern Ireland, County Down: Mount Stewart (National Trust), home of the Marquises of Londonderry for 270 years.
Keywords: heritage, historic, architecture, culture, manor house, mansion, stately home, garden

PMR-D6666
Northern Ireland, Belfast: the Crown Liquor Saloon in Victoria Street, a traditional Victorian pub owned by the National Trust. The highly decorated bar, boldly tiled floor and moulded ceiling with gas mantles for lighting. To the right are a number of partioned snugs.
Keywords: heritage, historic, architecture, culture, masonry, capital city, metropolis, public house, beer, flamboyant, florid, colourful

PMR-D6665
Northern Ireland, Belfast: the Crown Liquor Saloon in Victoria Street, a traditional Victorian pub owned by the National Trust. The long, highly decorated bar, boldly tiled floor and moulded ceiling with gas mantles for lighting.
Keywords: heritage, historic, architecture, culture, masonry, capital city, metropolis, public house, beer, flamboyant, florid, colourful

PMR-D6664
Northern Ireland, Belfast: the Crown Liquor Saloon in Victoria Street, a traditional Victorian pub owned by the National Trust.
Keywords: heritage, historic, architecture, culture, masonry, capital city, metropolis, public house, beer, flamboyant

PMR-D6638
Northern Ireland, County Down, Saintfield: Rowallane Gardens (National Trust) were laid out in the 1960s by the Reverend John Moore and later his nephew Hugh Armytage Moore. A colourful herbacious border in the Walled Garden, with the belltower in the background.
Keywords: picturesque, heritage, historic, estate, botany, nature, plants

PMR-D6637
Northern Ireland, County Down, Saintfield: Rowallane Gardens (National Trust) were laid out in the 1960s by the Reverend John Moore and later his nephew Hugh Armytage Moore. A colourful herbacious border in the Walled Garden, with the belltower in the background.
Keywords: picturesque, heritage, historic, estate, botany, nature, plants

PMR-D6636
Northern Ireland, County Down, Saintfield: Rowallane Gardens (National Trust) were laid out in the 1960s by the Reverend John Moore and later his nephew Hugh Armytage Moore. The colourful wild flower garden.
Keywords: picturesque, heritage, historic, estate, botany, nature, plants

PMR-D6635
Northern Ireland, County Down, Castlewellan Forest Park: the castle was built 1856-58 by the Annesley family and is now used as a conference centre. The extensive gardens contain the National Arboretum of Northern Ireland. The baronial castle from across the lake.
Keywords: picturesque, heritage, historic, estate, landscape, manor house, mansion, stately home

PMR-D6634
Northern Ireland, County Down, Castlewellan Forest Park: the castle was built 1856-58 by the Annesley family and is now used as a conference centre. The extensive gardens contain the National Arboretum of Northern Ireland. Castlewellan Lake and pathway.
Keywords: picturesque, heritage, historic, estate, landscape, Rosebay Willowherb, Fireweed, walking

PMR-D6633
Northern Ireland, County Down, Castlewellan Forest Park: the castle was built 1856-58 by the Annesley family and is now used as a conference centre. The extensive gardens contain the National Arboretum of Northern Ireland. The Mountain Lake on Slievenaslat on the estate.
Keywords: picturesque, heritage, historic, estate, landscape, reflections

PMR-D6632
Northern Ireland, County Down, Castlewellan Forest Park: the castle was built 1856-58 by the Annesley family and is now used as a conference centre. The extensive gardens contain the National Arboretum of Northern Ireland. View from Slievenaslat (272 metres) on the estate.
Keywords: picturesque, heritage, historic, estate, landscape, autumn, countryside, nature, biotope

PMR-D6631
Northern Ireland, County Down, Castlewellan Forest Park: the castle was built 1856-58 by the Annesley family and is now used as a conference centre. The extensive gardens contain the National Arboretum of Northern Ireland. Horse-riding on Slievenaslat on the estate.
Keywords: picturesque, heritage, historic, estate, landscape, Rosebay Willowherb, Fireweed

PMR-D6629
Northern Ireland, County Down, Castlewellan Forest Park: the castle was built 1856-58 by the Annesley family and is now used as a conference centre. The extensive gardens contain the National Arboretum of Northern Ireland.
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, heritage, historic, manor house, stately home, estate, baronial castle, landscape

PMR-D6627
Northern Ireland, County Down, Castlewellan Forest Park: the castle was built 1856-58 by the Annesley family and is now used as a conference centre. The extensive gardens contain the National Arboretum of Northern Ireland.
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, heritage, historic, manor house, stately home, estate, baronial castle, landscape

PMR-D6625
Northern Ireland, County Down, Downpatrick: south west (classical) facade of Castle Ward mansion (National Trust), overlooking Strangford Lough. Built in the 1860s, it has a classical facade facing south, but a gothic facade facing north, to satisfy the wishes of both Lord Bangor and his wife.
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, heritage, historic, manor house, stately home, estate

PMR-D6624
Northern Ireland, County Down, Downpatrick: a colourful display of flowerbeds in the Sunken Garden at Castle Ward (National Trust).
Keywords: picturesque, floral, botanic, geometrical, dazzling, horticulture

PMR-D6533
Ireland, Wicklow, Glendalough, a monastic settlement founded in the 5th century by Saint Kevin: information office of the Wicklow Mountains National Park, near the Upper Lake, on the shore of which St. Kevin founded the original settlement.
Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, picturesque, cottage, garden

PMR-D6521
Ireland, Wicklow, Glendalough, a monastic settlement founded in the 5th century by Saint Kevin: information office of the Wicklow Mountains National Park, near the Upper Lake, on the shore of which St. Kevin founded the original settlement.
Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, picturesque, cottage, garden

PMR-D6510
England, West Sussex, Wakehurst (National Trust/Royal Botanic Gardens): the Elizabethan mansion at the centre of the gardens was built in 1590.
Keywords: picturesque, historic, heritage, colourful, mansion, country house, architecture

PMR-D6509
England, West Sussex, Wakehurst (National Trust/Royal Botanic Gardens): bizarre yew-tree roots clasping the rocks on the "Rock Walk"
Keywords: picturesque, historic, heritage, colourful, mansion, country house, garden, woods

PMR-D6508
England, West Sussex, Wakehurst (National Trust/Royal Botanic Gardens): bizarre yew-tree roots clasping the rocks on the "Rock Walk"
Keywords: picturesque, historic, heritage, colourful, mansion, country house, garden, woods

PMR-D6507
England, West Sussex, Wakehurst (National Trust/Royal Botanic Gardens): Bloomers Valley, which is reverting to flower meadows after years of cultivation.
Keywords: picturesque, historic, heritage, colourful, mansion, country house, ecology, biotope

PMR-D6506
England, West Sussex, Wakehurst (National Trust/Royal Botanic Gardens): bizarre yew-tree roots clasping the rocks on the "Rock Walk"
Keywords: picturesque, historic, heritage, colourful, mansion, country house, garden, woods

PMR-D6505
England, West Sussex, Wakehurst (National Trust/Royal Botanic Gardens): an artistically carved tree stump featuring a leaping fish by a woodland path.
Keywords: picturesque, historic, heritage, colourful, mansion, country house, wood-carving, diversion

PMR-D6504
England, West Sussex, Wakehurst (National Trust/Royal Botanic Gardens): giant mushrooms, artistically formed from rushes, by a woodland path.
Keywords: picturesque, historic, heritage, colourful, mansion, country house, feature

PMR-D6503
England, West Sussex, Wakehurst (National Trust/Royal Botanic Gardens): masses of wild flowers in Loder Valley, by Westwood Lake.
Keywords: picturesque, historic, heritage, colourful, mansion, country house

PMR-D6499
England, West Sussex, Wakehurst (National Trust/Royal Botanic Gardens): a sika deer, carved in a living cedar tree, by Japanese artist Masa Susuki. Known as "Tachigi-bori", the aim is to recognise each tree's individual spirit without causing damage to the tree itself.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, colourful, mansion, country house, wood-carving, artistic

PMR-D6498
England, West Sussex, Petworth (National Trust): the main facade of Petworth House, former home of the Percy family, Earls of Northumberland, from the grounds.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, colourful, mansion, country house

PMR-D6497
England, West Sussex, Petworth (National Trust): view across the lake with landscaped trees by 'Capability' Brown and waterfowl.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, colourful, mansion, country house

PMR-D6496
England, West Sussex, Petworth (National Trust): the main facade of Petworth House from the grounds.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, colourful, mansion, country house

PMR-D6495
England, West Sussex, Petworth (National Trust): the end of the lake with reflections of trees. The grounds were landscaped by 'Capability' Brown.
Keywords: picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, colourful, mansion, country house, landscape

PMR-D6494
England, West Sussex, Petworth (National Trust): distant view of the main facade of Petworth House from the end of the lake. The grounds were landscaped by 'Capability' Brown.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, colourful, mansion, country house

PMR-D6493
England, West Sussex, Petworth (National Trust): the main facade of Petworth House from the lake, with geese in the foreground.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, colourful, mansion, country house

PMR-D6491
England, West Sussex, Petworth (National Trust): the main facade of Petworth House, former home of the Percy family, Earls of Northumberland, from the grounds.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, colourful, mansion, country house

PMR-D6490
England, West Sussex, Petworth (National Trust): an Ionic rotunda is a feature of the Pleasure Grounds, landscaped by 'Capability Brown'.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, colourful, mansion, country house

PMR-D6489
England, West Sussex, Petworth (National Trust): a Doric temple is a feature of the Pleasure Grounds, landscaped by 'Capability Brown'.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, colourful, mansion, country house, gardens

PMR-D6488
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 Great Hall from the courtyard; note the "XXL" dog kennel!
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, colourful, botanical, mansion, country house, mediaeval

PMR-D6487
England, Kent, Ightham Mote (National Trust): in a secluded part of rural Kent, the manor house dates back to about 1340 AD. The Tudor-style west wing from the courtyard.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, colourful, mansion, country house, mediaeval

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-D6485
England, Kent, Ightham Mote (National Trust): in a secluded part of rural Kent, the manor house dates back to about 1340 AD. View of the house from the south-west, with stone bridge to the main entrance.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, colourful, botanical, mansion, country house, mediaeval

PMR-D6484
England, Kent, Ightham Mote (National Trust): in a secluded part of rural Kent, the manor house dates back to about 1340 AD. Landscaped pleasure gardens to the north of the house.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, colourful, mansion, country house, mediaeval

PMR-D6483
England, Kent, Ightham Mote (National Trust): in a secluded part of rural Kent, the manor house dates back to about 1340 AD. A rose terrace, recently introduced into the gardens near the herbacious border.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, colourful, botanical, mansion, country house, mediaeval

PMR-D6482
England, Kent, Ightham Mote (National Trust): in a secluded part of rural Kent, the manor house dates back to about 1340 AD. A water lily flower on the south lake.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, colourful, botanical, mansion, country house, mediaeval

PMR-D6481
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 lake, which may once have been a mill pond.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, colourful, mansion, country house, mediaeval

PMR-D6480
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 lake, which may once have been a mill pond.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, colourful, botanical, mansion, country house, mediaeval, ragwort

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-D6456
England, Sussex, Nymans Gardens (National Trust): a carved wooden frog acts as a way-marker on one of the woodland trails.
Keywords: picturesque, culture, landscape, artistic, trees

PMR-D6455
England, Sussex, Nymans Gardens (National Trust): herbacious border in the Wall Garden.
Keywords: picturesque, culture, colourful, botanical, flowers, shrubs, landscape

PMR-D6454
England, Sussex, Nymans Gardens (National Trust): herbacious borders in the Wall Garden through a clematis-bedecked archway.
Keywords: picturesque, culture, colourful, botanical, flowers, shrubs, landscape

PMR-D6453
England, Sussex, Nymans Gardens (National Trust): meadowland wth the Arboretum Walk beyond.
Keywords: picturesque, heritage, botanical, landscape, trees, view

PMR-D6452
England, Sussex, Nymans Gardens (National Trust): colourful herbacious border.
Keywords: colourful, botanical, flowers, shrubs, eyecatching

PMR-D6451
England, Sussex, Nymans Gardens (National Trust): view of the house and ruins across the main lawn, with flower beds in the foreground.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, colourful, botanical, mansion, country house

PMR-D6449
England, Sussex, Nymans Gardens (National Trust): herbacious border in the Wall Garden.
Keywords: picturesque, culture, colourful, botanical, flowers, shrubs, landscape

PMR-D6088
England, Worcestershire, Croome: fireplace by Robert Adam in the saloon of Croome Court (National Trust).
Keywords: architecture, culture, heritage, design, classical, sculpture

PMR-D6087
England, Worcestershire, Croome: the church, in the grounds of Croome Court (National Trust) was erected 1763 to complete the landscape envisaged by "Capability" Brown.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, countryside, meadow, shrubbery

PMR-D5456
Switzerland, Zurich: part of the Swiss National Museum (Landesmuseum), built in 1898 in historic style by Gustav Gull.
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, culture, financial centre, heritage, historic, street scene

PMR-D5406
Tajikistan, Dushanbe, capital city, National Museum: the Persian god Mithra/Mitra under Zoroastrianism had the attributes of the sun and light and was associated with justice and truth.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, metropolis, culture, historic, heritage, statue, figure, antique, exhibit

PMR-D5405
Tajikistan, Dushanbe, capital city, National Museum: the reclining Buddha dates back to ca. 6th century AD, and was discovered in the 1960s in the ruins of a temple. It is 12.8 metres long, weighs 5 tonnes, made of terracotta, and represents "Buddha in Nirvana".
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, metropolis, culture, historic, heritage, statue, figure, antique, exhibit

PMR-D5404
Tajikistan, Dushanbe, capital city, National Museum: the reclining Buddha dates back to ca. 6th century AD, and was discovered in the 1960s in the ruins of a temple. It is 12.8 metres long, weighs 5 tonnes, made of terracotta, and represents "Buddha in Nirvana".
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, metropolis, culture, historic, heritage, statue, figure, antique, exhibit

PMR-D5403
Tajikistan, Dushanbe, capital city, National Museum: figure of a mounted horseman king, dating from 7th century.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, metropolis, culture, historic, heritage, statue, figure, antique, exhibit

PMR-D5402
Tajikistan, Dushanbe, capital city, National Museum: stone idol or Balbal from Obi Kiik, dating from 6-7th century AD. Balbals were usually buried with the dead in graves.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, metropolis, culture, historic, heritage, statue, figure, antique, exhibit

PMR-D5118
Tajikistan, Dushanbe, capital city: statue of Abuali Ibri Sina, Persian polymath, known in the west as Avicenna, on a traffic island on Avenue Somoni near the National Medical Centre.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, heritage, street scene, monument

PMR-D5092
Tajikistan, Dushanbe, capital city: Ferdowski National Library Building, founded in 1933 is now occupied by the Accounts Chamber of the Republic of Tajikistan, the state auditor.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, heritage, street scene

PMR-D5087
Tajikistan, Dushanbe, capital city: the "Palace of Nations", palace of the president, Emomali Rahmon, from Rudaki Park.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, heritage, street scene

PMR-D5062
Kyrgyzstan, Osh Oblast (Province): Kyrgyz flag.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, nation, symbol

PMR-D4784
Cambodia, Phnom Penh: Traditional Dance Show in the National Museum including a variety of classical and folk dances. Finale.
Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, dancers, girls, graceful, beautiful, attractive, culture, elegant, symmetry, rythm, fluent, colouful, refinement, taste, controlled, balanced, ornate, Apsara

PMR-D4783
Cambodia, Phnom Penh: Traditional Dance Show in the National Museum including a variety of classical and folk dances. Finale.
Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, dancers, girls, graceful, beautiful, attractive, culture, elegant, symmetry, rythm, fluent, colouful, refinement, taste, controlled, balanced, ornate, Apsara

PMR-D4782
Cambodia, Phnom Penh: Traditional Dance Show in the National Museum including a variety of classical and folk dances.
Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, dancers, girls, graceful, beautiful, attractive, culture, elegant, symmetry, rythm, fluent, colouful, refinement, taste, controlled, balanced, ornate, Apsara

PMR-D4781
Cambodia, Phnom Penh: Traditional Dance Show in the National Museum including a variety of classical and folk dances.
Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, dancers, girls, graceful, beautiful, attractive, culture, elegant, symmetry, rythm, fluent, colouful, refinement, taste, controlled, balanced, ornate, Apsara

PMR-D4780
Cambodia, Phnom Penh: Traditional Dance Show in the National Museum including a variety of classical and folk dances.
Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, dancers, girls, graceful, beautiful, attractive, culture, elegant, symmetry, rythm, fluent, colouful, refinement, taste, controlled, balanced, ornate, Apsara

PMR-D4779
Cambodia, Phnom Penh: Traditional Dance Show in the National Museum including a variety of classical and folk dances.
Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, dancers, girls, graceful, beautiful, attractive, culture, elegant, symmetry, rythm, fluent, colouful, refinement, taste, controlled, balanced, ornate, Apsara

PMR-D4778
Cambodia, Phnom Penh: Traditional Dance Show in the National Museum including a variety of classical and folk dances. Battle between Rama and Ravana.
Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, dancers, girls, graceful, beautiful, attractive, culture, elegant, symmetry, rythm, fluent, colouful, refinement, taste, controlled, balanced, ornate, Apsara

PMR-D4777
Cambodia, Phnom Penh: Traditional Dance Show in the National Museum including a variety of classical and folk dances.
Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, dancers, girls, graceful, beautiful, attractive, culture, elegant, symmetry, rythm, fluent, colouful, refinement, taste, controlled, balanced, ornate, Apsara

PMR-D4776
Cambodia, Phnom Penh: Traditional Dance Show in the National Museum including a variety of classical and folk dances. Demon.
Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, dancers, girls, graceful, beautiful, attractive, culture, elegant, symmetry, rythm, fluent, colouful, refinement, taste, controlled, balanced, ornate, Apsara

PMR-D4775
Cambodia, Phnom Penh: Traditional Dance Show in the National Museum including a variety of classical and folk dances. Hanuman.
Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, dancers, girls, graceful, beautiful, attractive, culture, elegant, symmetry, rythm, fluent, colouful, refinement, taste, controlled, balanced, ornate, Apsara

PMR-D4774
Cambodia, Phnom Penh: Traditional Dance Show in the National Museum including a variety of classical and folk dances. Fisher dance.
Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, dancers, girls, graceful, beautiful, attractive, culture, elegant, symmetry, rythm, fluent, colouful, refinement, taste, controlled, balanced, ornate, Apsara

PMR-D4773
Cambodia, Phnom Penh: Traditional Dance Show in the National Museum including a variety of classical and folk dances. Fisher dance.
Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, dancers, girls, graceful, beautiful, attractive, culture, elegant, symmetry, rythm, fluent, colouful, refinement, taste, controlled, balanced, ornate, Apsara

PMR-D4772
Cambodia, Phnom Penh: Traditional Dance Show in the National Museum including a variety of classical and folk dances. Fisher dance.
Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, dancers, girls, graceful, beautiful, attractive, culture, elegant, symmetry, rythm, fluent, colouful, refinement, taste, controlled, balanced, ornate, Apsara

PMR-D4771
Cambodia, Phnom Penh: Traditional Dance Show in the National Museum including a variety of classical and folk dances. Fisher dance.
Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, dancers, girls, graceful, beautiful, attractive, culture, elegant, symmetry, rythm, fluent, colouful, refinement, taste, controlled, balanced, ornate, Apsara

PMR-D4770
Cambodia, Phnom Penh: Traditional Dance Show in the National Museum including a variety of classical and folk dances.
Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, dancers, girls, graceful, beautiful, attractive, culture, elegant, symmetry, rythm, fluent, colouful, refinement, taste, controlled, balanced, ornate, Apsara

PMR-D4769
Cambodia, Phnom Penh: Traditional Dance Show in the National Museum including a variety of classical and folk dances.
Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, dancers, girls, graceful, beautiful, attractive, culture, elegant, symmetry, rythm, fluent, colouful, refinement, taste, controlled, balanced, ornate, Apsara

PMR-D4768
Cambodia, Phnom Penh: Traditional Dance Show in the National Museum including a variety of classical and folk dances.
Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, dancers, girls, graceful, beautiful, attractive, culture, elegant, symmetry, rythm, fluent, colouful, refinement, taste, controlled, balanced, ornate, Apsara

PMR-D4767
Cambodia, Phnom Penh: Traditional Dance Show in the National Museum including a variety of classical and folk dances.
Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, dancers, girls, graceful, beautiful, attractive, culture, elegant, symmetry, rythm, fluent, colouful, refinement, taste, controlled, balanced, ornate, Apsara

PMR-D4766
Cambodia, Phnom Penh: Traditional Dance Show in the National Museum including a variety of classical and folk dances.
Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, dancers, girls, graceful, beautiful, attractive, culture, elegant, symmetry, rythm, fluent, colouful, refinement, taste, controlled, balanced, ornate, Apsara

PMR-D4765
Cambodia, Phnom Penh: Traditional Dance Show in the National Museum including a variety of classical and folk dances.
Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, dancers, girls, graceful, beautiful, attractive, culture, elegant, symmetry, rythm, fluent, colouful, refinement, taste, controlled, balanced, ornate, Apsara

PMR-D4764
Cambodia, Phnom Penh: Traditional Dance Show in the National Museum including a variety of classical and folk dances.
Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, dancers, girls, graceful, beautiful, attractive, culture, elegant, symmetry, rythm, fluent, colouful, refinement, taste, controlled, balanced, ornate, Apsara

PMR-D4763
Cambodia, Phnom Penh: Traditional Dance Show in the National Museum including a variety of classical and folk dances.
Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, dancers, girls, graceful, beautiful, attractive, culture, elegant, symmetry, rythm, fluent, colouful, refinement, taste, controlled, balanced, ornate, Apsara

PMR-D4762
Cambodia, Phnom Penh: Traditional Dance Show in the National Museum including a variety of classical and folk dances.
Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, dancers, girls, graceful, beautiful, attractive, culture, elegant, symmetry, rythm, fluent, colouful, refinement, taste, controlled, balanced, ornate, Apsara

PMR-D4761
Cambodia, Phnom Penh: Traditional Dance Show in the National Museum including a variety of classical and folk dances.
Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, dancers, girls, graceful, beautiful, attractive, culture, elegant, symmetry, rythm, fluent, colouful, refinement, taste, controlled, balanced, ornate, Apsara

PMR-D4760
Cambodia, Phnom Penh: Traditional Dance Show in the National Museum including a variety of classical and folk dances.
Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, dancers, girls, graceful, beautiful, attractive, culture, elegant, symmetry, rythm, fluent, colouful, refinement, taste, controlled, balanced, ornate, Apsara

PMR-D4759
Cambodia, Phnom Penh: Traditional Dance Show in the National Museum including a variety of classical and folk dances.
Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, dancers, girls, graceful, beautiful, attractive, culture, elegant, symmetry, rythm, fluent, colouful, refinement, taste, controlled, balanced, ornate, Apsara

PMR-D4758
Cambodia, Phnom Penh: Traditional Dance Show in the National Museum including a variety of classical and folk dances.
Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, dancers, girls, graceful, beautiful, attractive, culture, elegant, symmetry, rythm, fluent, colouful, refinement, taste, controlled, balanced, ornate, Apsara

PMR-D4653
Cambodia, Phnom Penh: the National Assembly Building, opened in 2007 and built in traditional Khmer style at a cost of US$30m.
Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, architecture, contrast

PMR-D4645
Cambodia, Phnom Penh: the National Assembly Building, opened in 2007 and built in traditional Khmer style, is overshadowed by rising tower blocks
Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, architecture, contrast

PMR-D4616
Cambodia, Phnom Penh: National Museum of Cambodia, built 1917-20. A valuable collection of standing Buddhas from different periods.
Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, picturesque, colourful, traditional, Khmer art, historic, heritage, exhibits

PMR-D4615
Cambodia, Phnom Penh: National Museum of Cambodia, built 1917-20. Head of Devata, sandstone, Angkorian period, Bayon style, late 12th to early 13th century?
Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, picturesque, colourful, traditional, Khmer art, historic, heritage, exhibits

PMR-D4614
Cambodia, Phnom Penh: National Museum of Cambodia, built 1917-20. Figure opposite the entrance is a Garuda, sandstone, Angkorian period, Koh Ker style, first half of 10th century.
Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, picturesque, colourful, traditional, Khmer art, historic, heritage, exhibits

PMR-D4613
Cambodia, Phnom Penh: National Museum of Cambodia, built 1917-20. The gallery surrounding the courtyard also houses interesting exhibits.
Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, picturesque, colourful, traditional, Khmer art, historic, heritage, exhibits

PMR-D4612
Cambodia, Phnom Penh: National Museum of Cambodia, built 1917-20. Carved sandstone fronton depicting the combat between Bhima and Duryodhana.
Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, picturesque, colourful, traditional, Khmer art, historic, heritage, exhibits

PMR-D4611
Cambodia, Phnom Penh: National Museum of Cambodia, built 1917-20. Wrestling Apes, sandstone, Angkorian period, Koh Ker style, first half of 10th century.
Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, picturesque, colourful, traditional, Khmer art, historic, heritage, exhibits

PMR-D4610
Cambodia, Phnom Penh: National Museum of Cambodia, built 1917-20. Standing figure, sandstone.
Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, picturesque, colourful, traditional, Khmer art, historic, heritage, exhibits

PMR-D4609
Cambodia, Phnom Penh: National Museum of Cambodia, built 1917-20. Buddha figure, sandstone, pre-Angkorian period, Phnom Da style, 6th century.
Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, picturesque, colourful, traditional, Khmer art, historic, heritage, exhibits

PMR-D4608
Cambodia, Phnom Penh: National Museum of Cambodia, built 1917-20. View of the main hall with a collection of standing figures.
Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, picturesque, colourful, traditional, Khmer art, historic, heritage, exhibits, archeology, ancient

PMR-D4607
Cambodia, Phnom Penh: National Museum of Cambodia, built 1917-20. Portrait of George Groslier, designer of the National Museum, founder of the School of Fine Arts, and curator and protector of Khmer art.
Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, picturesque, colourful, traditional, historic, heritage, exhibits

PMR-D4606
Cambodia, Phnom Penh: National Museum of Cambodia, built 1917-20. View of the garden in the central courtyard with its graceful pavilion.
Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, picturesque, colourful, traditional, Khmer art, historic, heritage, exhibits

PMR-D4605
Cambodia, Phnom Penh: National Museum of Cambodia, built 1917-20. View of the garden in the central courtyard with its graceful pavilion.
Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, picturesque, colourful, traditional, Khmer art, historic, heritage, exhibits

PMR-D4604
Cambodia, Phnom Penh: National Museum of Cambodia, built 1917-20. View of the main hall with a collection of seated Buddhas.
Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, picturesque, colourful, traditional, Khmer art, historic, heritage, exhibits

PMR-D4603
Cambodia, Phnom Penh: main entrance to the National Museum of Cambodia, built 1917-20 in traditional style.
Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, picturesque, colourful, terracotta , architecture

PMR-D4602
Cambodia, Phnom Penh: National Museum of Cambodia, built 1917-20, with flamboyant Flame-of-the-Forest tree.
Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, picturesque, colourful, terracotta

PMR-D4601
Cambodia, Phnom Penh: National Museum of Cambodia, built 1917-20, viewed from the adjoining park with its guardian figures.
Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, picturesque, colourful, terracotta

PMR635-05
Germany, Lower Saxony, Hamelin: "Bürgerhus" (1560), a handsome timber framed house on the corner of Kupferschmittstrasse and Wendenstrasse with carved polychrome decorations. Germany, Lower Saxony, Hamelin: "Bürgerhus" (1560), a handsome timber framed house on the corner of Kupferschmittstrasse and Wendenstrasse with carved polychrome decorations.
Keywords: historic town, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage, Niedersachsen, Hameln, pied piper of Hamelin, rat catcher, legends, Renaissance architecture

PMR-D4483
Thailand, Phang-Nga: aerial view of part of Ao Phang-nga Marine National Park, with its karst rocks protruding from the sea.
Keywords: picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, geology, rock-formations, remarkable, extraordinary, topography, Andaman Sea

PMR-D4482
Thailand, Phang-Nga: aerial view of part of Ao Phang-nga Marine National Park, with its karst rocks protruding from the sea.
Keywords: picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, geology, rock-formations, remarkable, extraordinary, topography, Andaman Sea

PMR-D4481
Thailand, Phang-Nga: aerial view of part of Ao Phang-nga Marine National Park, with its karst rocks protruding from the sea.
Keywords: picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, geology, rock-formations, remarkable, extraordinary, topography, Andaman Sea

PMR-D4408
The Philippines, Samar Island: Malajog Ridge Nature Reserve: Saribus rotundifolius or footstool palm or Anahaw, the unofficial national leaf of the Philippines, whose leaves are used for thatching.
Keywords: Samar Island, landscape, rainforest, nature, unspoilt, trees, river, verdant, lush, jungle, botany, flora

PMR-D4362
Thailand, Ao Phang-nga Marine National Park: a row of new restaurants in Ko Panyi Muslim Stilt Village, backed by wooded karst cliffs.
Keywords: picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, geology, rock-formations, remarkable, extraordinary, topography, Andaman Sea

PMR-D4361
Thailand, Ao Phang-nga Marine National Park: Ko Panyi Muslim Stilt Village with the golden cupolas of its mosque, backed by massive karst cliffs.
Keywords: picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, geology, rock-formations, remarkable, extraordinary, topography, Andaman Sea

PMR-D4360
Thailand, Ao Phang-nga Marine National Park: Ko Panyi Muslim Stilt Village with the golden cupolas of its mosque, backed by massive karst cliffs.
Keywords: picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, geology, rock-formations, remarkable, extraordinary, topography, Andaman Sea

PMR-D4359
Thailand, Ao Phang-nga Marine National Park: a "street" in the bazaar of Ko Panyi Muslim Stilt Village.
Keywords: picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, geology, rock-formations, remarkable, extraordinary, topography, Andaman Sea

PMR-D4358
Thailand, Ao Phang-nga Marine National Park: Ko Panyi Muslim Stilt Village with rows of moored boats, backed by steep karst cliffs.
Keywords: picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, geology, rock-formations, remarkable, extraordinary, topography, Andaman Sea

PMR-D4357
Thailand, Ao Phang-nga Marine National Park: Ko Panyi Muslim Stilt Village with rows of moored boats, backed by steep karst cliffs.
Keywords: picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, geology, rock-formations, remarkable, extraordinary, topography, Andaman Sea

PMR-D4356
Thailand, Ao Phang-nga Marine National Park: one of the colourful "streets" of Ko Panyi Muslim Stilt Village.
Keywords: picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, geology, rock-formations, remarkable, extraordinary, topography, Andaman Sea

PMR-D4355
Thailand, Ao Phang-nga Marine National Park: one of the colourful "streets" of Ko Panyi Muslim Stilt Village.
Keywords: picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, geology, rock-formations, remarkable, extraordinary, topography, Andaman Sea

PMR-D4354
Thailand, Ao Phang-nga Marine National Park: view from Ko Panyi Muslim Stilt Village, with boats at their moorings and the striking karst rocks in the background.
Keywords: picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, geology, rock-formations, remarkable, extraordinary, topography, Andaman Sea

PMR-D4353
Thailand, Ao Phang-nga Marine National Park: Ko Panyi Muslim Stilt Village with long tail boats in the foreground, and the golden minarets of the mosque in the background.
Keywords: picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, geology, rock-formations, remarkable, extraordinary, topography, Andaman Sea

PMR-D4352
Thailand, Ao Phang-nga Marine National Park: approaching Ko Panyi Muslim Stilt Village, backed by massive karst cliffs.
Keywords: picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, geology, rock-formations, remarkable, extraordinary, topography, Andaman Sea

PMR-D4351
Thailand, Ao Phang-nga Marine National Park: approaching Ko Panyi Muslim Stilt Village with its prominent mosque, backed by massive karst cliffs.
Keywords: picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, geology, rock-formations, remarkable, extraordinary, topography, Andaman Sea

PMR-D4350
Thailand, Ao Phang-nga Marine National Park: approaching Ko Panyi Muslim Stilt Village with its prominent mosque, backed by massive karst cliffs.
Keywords: picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, geology, rock-formations, remarkable, extraordinary, topography, Andaman Sea

PMR-D4349
Thailand, Ao Phang-nga Marine National Park: a remarkable planed-smooth cliff face, leaning on its neighbour, on Ko Phing Kan ("Leaning on itself Island").
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, geology, rock-formations, remarkable, extraordinary, topography, Andaman Sea

PMR-D4348
Thailand, Ao Phang-nga Marine National Park: the much-photographed rocky pinnacle on Ko Phing Kan (known as "James Bond Island" since the film "The Man with the Golden Gun" was shot there).
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, geology, rock-formations, wooded, remarkable, extraordinary, topography, Andaman Sea

PMR-D4347
Thailand, Ao Phang-nga Marine National Park: the much-photographed rocky pinnacle on Ko Phing Kan (known as "James Bond Island" since the film "The Man with the Golden Gun" was shot there).
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, geology, rock-formations, wooded, remarkable, extraordinary, topography, Andaman Sea

PMR-D4346
Thailand, Ao Phang-nga Marine National Park: the much-photographed rocky pinnacle on Ko Phing Kan (known as "James Bond Island" since the film "The Man with the Golden Gun" was shot there), seen from the sandy beach.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, geology, rock-formations, wooded, remarkable, extraordinary, topography, Andaman Sea

PMR-D4345
Thailand, Ao Phang-nga Marine National Park: the much-photographed rocky pinnacle on Ko Phing Kan (known as "James Bond Island" since the film "The Man with the Golden Gun" was shot there), seen from the sandy beach.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, geology, rock-formations, wooded, remarkable, extraordinary, topography, Andaman Sea

PMR-D4344
Thailand, Ao Phang-nga Marine National Park: the much-photographed rocky pinnacle on Ko Phing Kan (known as "James Bond Island" since the film "The Man with the Golden Gun" was shot there).
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, geology, rock-formations, wooded, remarkable, extraordinary, topography, Andaman Sea

PMR-D4343
Thailand, Ao Phang-nga Marine National Park: the much-photographed rocky pinnacle on Ko Phing Kan (known as "James Bond Island" since the film "The Man with the Golden Gun" was shot there).
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, geology, rock-formations, wooded, remarkable, extraordinary, topography, Andaman Sea

PMR-D4342
Thailand, Ao Phang-nga Marine National Park: longtail boats near Ko Phing Kan Island, with karst rocks in the background
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, geology, rock-formations, wooded, remarkable, extraordinary, topography, Andaman Sea

PMR-D4341
Thailand, Ao Phang-nga Marine National Park: the remarkable limestone karst rock formations, mostly covered with trees.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, geology, rock-formations, wooded, remarkable, extraordinary, topography, Andaman Sea

PMR-D4340
Thailand, Ao Phang-nga Marine National Park: the remarkable limestone karst rock formations, mostly covered with trees.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, geology, rock-formations, wooded, remarkable, extraordinary, topography, Andaman Sea

PMR-D4339
Thailand, Ao Phang-nga Marine National Park: the remarkable limestone karst rock formations, mostly covered with trees.
Keywords: Siam, Far East, orient, geology, picturesque

PMR-D4338
Thailand, Ao Phang-nga Marine National Park: the canoe-centre on Talu Island, backed by karst limestone cliffs.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, geology, rock-formations, remarkable, extraordinary, topography, Andaman Sea

PMR-D4337
Thailand, Ao Phang-nga Marine National Park: the stalactite-bedecked cave on Talu Island.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, geology, rock-formations, remarkable, extraordinary, topography, Andaman Sea

PMR-D4336
Thailand, Ao Phang-nga Marine National Park: canoes coming through the stalactite-bedecked cave on Talu Island.
Keywords: Siam, Far East, orient, geology, picturesque

PMR-D4335
Thailand, Ao Phang-nga Marine National Park: bizarre limestone cliffs on Talu Island.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, geology, rock-formations, remarkable, extraordinary, topography, Andaman Sea

PMR-D4334
Thailand, Ao Phang-nga Marine National Park: canoes exploring the bizarre limestone cliffs on Talu Island.
Keywords: Siam, geology, Far East, picturesque, orient

PMR-D4333
Thailand, Ao Phang-nga Marine National Park: bizarre limestone cliffs on Talu Island.
Keywords: Siam, geology, Far East, picturesque, orient

PMR-D4332
Thailand, Ao Phang-nga Marine National Park: canoes swarming through the strange limestone cave on Talu Island.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, geology, rock-formations, remarkable, extraordinary, topography, Andaman Sea

PMR-D4331
Thailand, Ao Phang-nga Marine National Park: canoes swarming through the strange limestone cave on Talu Island.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, geology, rock-formations, remarkable, extraordinary, topography, Andaman Sea

PMR-D4330
Thailand, Ao Phang-nga Marine National Park: canoes swarming through the strange limestone cave on Talu Island.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, geology, rock-formations, remarkable, extraordinary, topography, Andaman Sea

PMR-D4329
Thailand, Ao Phang-nga Marine National Park: the stalactite-bedecked cave on Talu Island.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, geology, rock-formations, remarkable, extraordinary, topography, Andaman Sea

PMR-D4328
Thailand, Ao Phang-nga Marine National Park: the remarkable limestone karst rock formations, mostly covered with trees.
Keywords: Siam, geology, Far East, picturesque, orient

PMR-D4327
Thailand, Ao Phang-nga Marine National Park: the remarkable limestone karst rock formations, mostly covered with trees.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, geology, rock-formations, wooded, remarkable, extraordinary, topography, Andaman Sea

PMR-D4326
Thailand, Ao Phang-nga Marine National Park: the remarkable limestone karst rock formations, mostly covered with trees.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, geology, rock-formations, wooded, remarkable, extraordinary, topography, Andaman Sea

PMR-D2770
Netherlands, Amsterdam: a row of stately 17th century merchants houses dwarfed by a more modern edifice.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, Holland

PMR-D2769
Netherlands, Amsterdam: a fine display of old Delft and contemporary pottery in a shop window in Nieuwe Spiegelstraat in the antiques quarter.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, Holland, ceramics

PMR-D2768
Netherlands, Amsterdam: small boats moored under a row of trees in autumn foliage.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, Holland, canal

PMR-D2767
Netherlands, Amsterdam: colourful facades reflected in the waters of a canal.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, Holland

PMR-D2766
Netherlands, Amsterdam: autumn foliage and handsome facades reflected in the canal water - view from Nieuwe Spiegelstraat.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, Holland

PMR-D2765
Netherlands, Amsterdam: autumn foliage and handsome facades reflected in the canal water - view from Nieuwe Spiegelstraat.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, Holland

PMR-D2764
Netherlands, Amsterdam: an example of Art Deco architecture, an eclectic mixture of styles.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, Holland, Art Nouveau, Jugendstil

PMR-D2763
Netherlands, Amsterdam: "Saturnus", one of the traditional carved stone tablets over the door of an old burgher house.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, Holland

PMR-D2762
Netherlands, Amsterdam: the tower of the Westerkerk (1631) at 85m is the highest in Amsterdam. It was designed in Renaissance style by Hendrick de Keyser. Autumn foliage in the foreground.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, Holland

PMR-D2761
Netherlands, Amsterdam: this canal is crossed by five successive bridges.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, Holland

PMR-D2760
Netherlands, Amsterdam: Magere Brug (Skinny Bridge), a traditional Dutch lifting bridge.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, Holland, engineering

PMR-D2759
Netherlands, Amsterdam: a succession of bridges over the canal.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, Holland

PMR-D2758
Netherlands, Amsterdam: colourful houseboats moored on the Brouwersgracht (canal).
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, Holland, floating homes

PMR-D2757
Netherlands, Amsterdam: autumn foliage reflected in the canal.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, Holland

PMR-D2756
Netherlands, Amsterdam: handsome office buildings on Weterings Schans, overlooking the Singelgracht (canal) with the flower-bedecked bridge in the foreground.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, Holland

PMR-D2755
Netherlands, Amsterdam: handsome office buildings on Weterings Schans, overlooking the Singelgracht (canal) from the flower-bedecked bridge.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, Holland

PMR-D2754
Netherlands, Amsterdam: handsome office buildings on Weterings Schans, overlooking the Singelgracht, with a passing canal cruiser in the foreground.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, Holland

PMR-D2753
Netherlands, Amsterdam: handsome office buildings on Weterings Schans, overlooking the Singelgracht (canal) from the flower-bedecked bridge.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, Holland

PMR-D2752
Netherlands, Amsterdam: handsome office buildings on Weterings Schans, overlooking the Singelgracht (canal).
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, Holland

PMR-D2751
Netherlands, Amsterdam: the Gothic/Renaissance Revival facade of the Rijksmuseum, designed by Pierre Cuypers, which opened its doord on 13th July 1885. In 2013 it reopened after a ten-year-long reconstruction and medernisation.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, Holland, art gallery, paintings, Rembrandt, visual arts

PMR-D2750
Netherlands, Amsterdam: the impressive Gothic/Renaissance Revival facade of Amsterdam Centraal Railway Station, designed by Pierre Cuypers (who also designed the Rijksmuseum) and opened in 1889.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, Holland

PMR-D2749
Netherlands, Amsterdam: the impressive Gothic/Renaissance Revival facade of Amsterdam Centraal Railway Station, designed by Pierre Cuypers (who also designed the Rijksmuseum) and opened in 1889.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, Holland

PMR-D1142
Germany, Bavaria, Upper Franconia, Bamberg: church of the former Benedictine Monastery of St. Michael, on Michelsburg. Seen from Villa Remeis.
Keywords: picturesque, historical, mediaeval, national heritage, architecture

PMR-D1141
Germany, Bavaria, Upper Franconia, Bamberg: church of the former Benedictine Monastery of St. Michael.
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, national heritage, mediaeval, historical

PMR-D1140
Germany, Bavaria, Upper Franconia, Bamberg: fortified defence wall of Altenburg, with tower.
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, fortifications, defence, national heritage, mediaeval, historical

PMR-D1139
Germany, Bavaria, Upper Franconia, Bamberg: view of the church of the former Benedictine Monastery of St. Michael, from Altenburg.
Keywords: picturesque, panorama, architecture, national heritage, mediaeval, historical

PMR-D1138
Germany, Bavaria, Upper Franconia, Bamberg: view of the cathedral towers from Altenburg.
Keywords: picturesque, panorama, architecture, national heritage, mediaeval, historical

PMR-D1137
Germany, Bavaria, Upper Franconia, Bamberg: the main entrance to Altenburg, across the former drawbridge.
Keywords: picturesque, fortifications, defence, national heritage, mediaeval, historical

PMR-D1136
Germany, Bavaria, Upper Franconia, Bamberg: Altenburg, on one of the city's six hills, was last rebuilt in the 16th century.
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, fortifications, defence, national heritage, mediaeval, historical

PMR-D1135
Germany, Bavaria, Upper Franconia, Bamberg: the two west towers are Gothic in style, copied from the cathedral of Laon, in northern France (including the donkeys!).
Keywords: picturesque, Franconia, fortifications, defence, cobblestones, national heritage, mediaeval, historical

PMR-D1134
Germany, Bavaria, Upper Franconia, Bamberg Cathedral: Adamspforte, the main, and oldest door, with left St Stephen, Cunigunde and Emperor Heinrich II, and right, St. Peter, Adam and Eve.
Keywords: architecture, historical, picturesque, mediaeval, national heritage

PMR-D1133
Germany, Bavaria, Upper Franconia, Bamberg Cathedral: the Gothic nave, with organ and pulpit.
Keywords: picturesque, Franconia, national heritage, mediaeval, historical

PMR-D1132
Germany, Bavaria, Upper Franconia, Bamberg Cathedral: the 19th century pulpit with figures of biblical prophets.
Keywords: picturesque, national heritage, mediaeval, historical, architecture

PMR-D1131
Germany, Bavaria, Upper Franconia, Bamberg Cathedral: the magnificent Romanesque Furstenportal with the figures of the 12 Apostles standing on the shoulders of the Old Testament Prophets, with Synagog on the side of the damned and Ecclesia on the side of the redeemed.
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, historical, mediaeval, national heritage

PMR-D1130
Germany, Bavaria, Upper Franconia, Bamberg Cathedral: tympanum of the Romanesque Fürstenportal, showing Christ and the Final Judgement, the damned and the redeemed.
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, national heritage, mediaeval, historical

PMR-D0818
Thailand, Ayuthaya (formerly the royal capital 1350-1767): head of the large Buddha figure at Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon.
Keywords: Buddhist, national heritage, historic, religious, colourful, architecture, Siam, picturesque, temples

PMR-D0817
Thailand, Ayuthaya (formerly the royal capital 1350-1767): remains of ancient chedis at Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon, with a row of Buddha figures, decked in saffron robes.
Keywords: Buddhist, national heritage, historic, religious, colourful, architecture, Siam, picturesque, temples

PMR-D0816
Thailand, Ayuthaya (formerly the royal capital 1350-1767): row of Buddha figures decked in saffron robes at Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, architecture, colourful, religious, historic, national heritage

PMR-D0815
Thailand, Ayuthaya (formerly the royal capital 1350-1767): row of Buddha figures decked in saffron robes at Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon.
Keywords: Buddhist, national heritage, historic, religious, colourful, architecture, Siam, picturesque, temples

PMR-D0814
Thailand, Ayuthaya (formerly the royal capital 1350-1767): one of a pair of giant seated Buddhas in front of the chedi at Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon.
Keywords: Buddhist, national heritage, historic, religious, colourful, architecture, Siam, picturesque, temples

PMR-D0813
Thailand, Ayuthaya (formerly the royal capital 1350-1767): line of Buddha figures in saffron robes at Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon.
Keywords: Buddhist, national heritage, historic, religious, colourful, architecture, Siam, picturesque, temples

PMR-D0812
Thailand, Ayuthaya (formerly the royal capital 1350-1767): centrepiece at Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon is this enormous chedi.
Keywords: Buddhist, national heritage, historic, religious, colourful, architecture, Siam, picturesque, temples

PMR-D0811
Thailand, Ayuthaya (formerly the royal capital 1350-1767): reclining Buddha in the compound of Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon temple.
Keywords: Buddhist, national heritage, historic, religious, colourful, architecture, Siam, picturesque, temples

PMR-D0810
Thailand, Ayuthaya (formerly the royal capital 1350-1767): Phra Thinang Varobhas Bimam (Residential Hall) and Aisawan-Dhipaya-Asana Pavilion reflected in the lake in Bang Pa-In Palace Gardens.
Keywords: Buddhist, national heritage, historic, religious, colourful, architecture, Siam, picturesque, temples

PMR-D0809
Thailand, Ayuthaya (formerly the royal capital 1350-1767): Devaraj-Kunlai Building contains a collection of royal carriages, in Bang Pa-In Palace Gardens.
Keywords: Buddhist, national heritage, historic, religious, colourful, architecture, Siam, picturesque, temples

PMR-D0808
Thailand, Ayuthaya (formerly the royal capital 1350-1767): one of the western-style buildings in Bang Pa-In Palace Gardens.
Keywords: Buddhist, national heritage, historic, religious, colourful, architecture, Siam, picturesque, temples

PMR-D0807
Thailand, Ayuthaya (formerly the royal capital 1350-1767): Ho Withun (Tower) and Phra Thinang (Royal Residence) with reflections in the lake in Bang Pa-In Palace Gardens.
Keywords: Buddhist, national heritage, historic, religious, colourful, architecture, Siam, picturesque, temples

PMR-D0806
Thailand, Ayuthaya (formerly the royal capital 1350-1767): reflections of a Chinese-style teahouse in the lake in Bang Pa-In Palace Gardens.
Keywords: Buddhist, national heritage, historic, religious, colourful, architecture, Siam, picturesque, temples

PMR-D0805
Thailand, Ayuthaya (formerly the royal capital 1350-1767): elephant "topiary" in Bang Pa-In Palace Gardens.
Keywords: Buddhist, national heritage, historic, religious, colourful, architecture, Siam, picturesque, temples

PMR-D0804
Thailand, Ayuthaya (formerly the royal capital 1350-1767): elephant "topiary" in Bang Pa-In Palace Gardens.
Keywords: Buddhist, national heritage, historic, religious, colourful, architecture, Siam, picturesque, temples

PMR-D0803
Thailand, Ayuthaya (formerly the royal capital 1350-1767): carved and painted screen in the temple in Bang Pa-In Palace Gardens.
Keywords: Buddhist, national heritage, historic, religious, colourful, architecture, Siam, picturesque, temples

PMR-D0802
Thailand, Ayuthaya (formerly the royal capital 1350-1767): Chinese-style Phra Thinang (Royal Residence) Wepart Chamrun (Heavenly Light) in Bang Pa-In Palace Gardens.
Keywords: Buddhist, national heritage, historic, religious, colourful, architecture, Siam, picturesque, temples

PMR-D0801
Thailand, Ayuthaya (formerly the royal capital 1350-1767): carved and painted screen in the temple in Bang Pa-In Palace Gardens.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, architecture, colourful, religious, historic, national heritage

PMR-D0800
Thailand, Ayuthaya (formerly the royal capital 1350-1767): Ho Withun (Tower) in Bang Pa-In Palace Gardens.
Keywords: Buddhist, national heritage, historic, religious, colourful, architecture, Siam, picturesque, temples

PMR-D0799
Thailand, Ayuthaya (formerly the royal capital 1350-1767): elephant "topiary" in Bang Pa-In Palace Gardens.
Keywords: Buddhist, national heritage, historic, religious, colourful, architecture, Siam, picturesque, temples

PMR-D0798
Thailand, Ayuthaya (formerly the royal capital 1350-1767): Aisawan-Dhipaya-Asana Pavilion in Bang Pa-In Palace Gardens.
Keywords: Buddhist, national heritage, historic, religious, colourful, architecture, Siam, picturesque, temples

PMR-D0761
England, Wiltshire, Malmesbury: ancient Malmesbury Abbey, originally founded in 675 (as a wooden church), is now used as England, Wiltshire, Malmesbury: ancient Malmesbury Abbey, originally founded in 675 (as a wooden church), is now used as the parish church. Romanesque South Porch is the main entrance.
Keywords: winter, national heritage, historic, architecture, Cotswold stone, picturesque, Cotswolds, Gothic

PMR-D0760a
England, Wiltshire, Malmesbury: well-preserved original dwelling houses near the centre of the town.
Keywords: winter, national heritage, historic, architecture, Cotswold stone, picturesque, Cotswolds

PMR-D0760
England, Wiltshire, Malmesbury: St. John's Almshouse (17th century) with inscription describing an annual 10-pound grant.
Keywords: winter, Cotswolds, picturesque, Cotswold stone, architecture, historic, national heritage

PMR-D0759
England, Wiltshire, Malmesbury: record of annual ten pounds grant by Michael Wickes Esq. to St. John's Almshouse, 1694.
Keywords: winter, national heritage, historic, architecture, Cotswold stone, picturesque, Cotswolds

PMR-D0693
Germany, Bavaria, Gössweinstein in "Franconian Switzerland": one of the figures adorning the chancel of the Pilgrimage Church of the Holy Trinity, built in Baroque style in 1730-39 by Balthasar Neumann.
Keywords: Franconia, national heritage, architecture, Fränkische Schweiz

PMR-D0692
Germany, Bavaria, Gössweinstein in "Franconian Switzerland": the richly decorated altar of the Pilgrimage Church of the Holy Trinity, built in Baroque style in 1730-39 by Balthasar Neumann. In the centre is the "miraculous image" of the Virgin, which is the goal of countless pilgrims.
Keywords: Franconia, Fränkische Schweiz, architecture, national heritage

PMR-D0691
Gößweinstein, Fränkische Schweiz: Pilgrimage Church of the Holy Trinity, built 1730-39 by Balthasar Neumann. Germany, Bavaria, Gossweinstein in "Franconian Switzerland": the interior of the enormous Pilgrimage Church of the Holy Trinity, built in Baroque style in 1730-39 by Balthasar Neumann.
Keywords: Franconia, decor, national heritage, architecture, Fränkische Schweiz

PMR-D0690
Germany, Bavaria, Gössweinstein in "Franconian Switzerland": the enormous Pilgrimage Church of the Holy Trinity, built in Baroque style in 1730-39 by Balthasar Neumann.
Keywords: Franconia, national heritage, architecture, Fränkische Schweiz

PMR-D0689
Germany, Bavaria, Gössweinstein in "Franconian Switzerland": the Burg (Castle), dating back to 1076, dominates the town.
Keywords: mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage, architecture, Fränkische Schweiz, Franconia

PMR-D0688
Germany, Bavaria, Tuchersfeld in "Franconian Switzerland": bizarre limestone rock formations tower over the local half-timbered museum.
Keywords: mediaeval, geological, geology, Franconia, extraordinary, Fränkische Schweiz, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR-D0686
Germany, Bavaria, Tuchersfeld in "Franconian Switzerland": bizarre limestone rock formations tower over the local half-timbered museum.
Keywords: mediaeval, geological, geology, Franconia, extraordinary, Fränkische Schweiz, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR-D0685
Germany, Bavaria, Lauf an der Pegnitz: view of the town and Judenturm (Jews' Tower) from the River Pegnitz, with the weir in the foreground.
Keywords: Franconia, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage, architecture, flowers

PMR-D0684
Germany, Bavaria, Lauf an der Pegnitz: view of the town and Johanneskirche (St. John's Church) from the river, with colourful flowerbeds in the foreground.
Keywords: Franconia, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage, architecture, flowers

PMR-D0683
Germany, Bavaria, Lauf an der Pegnitz: view of the town and Johanneskirche (St. John's Church) from the river, with colourful flowerbeds in the foreground.
Keywords: Franconia, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage, architecture, flowers

PMR-D0682
Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: Heilig-Geist-Spital (Holy Ghost Hospital), built 1332-39, floodlit at night, and reflected in the River Pegnitz.
Keywords: Franconia, Nürnberg, defence, fortifications, reflections, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval

PMR-D0539
Thailand, Pattaya: statue of Admiral Krom Luang Jumborn Khet Udomsakdi near the Wat Big Buddha Temple.
Keywords: Siam, monument, national hero, memorial

PMR-D0521
England, Somerset, Glastonbury: the path up to St Michael's Tower atop Glastonbury Tor, in the care of The National Trust.
Keywords: winter, ancient, green hill, architecture, landscape

PMR-D0520
England, Somerset, Glastonbury: the roofless St Michael's Tower atop Glastonbury Tor, in the care of The National Trust.
Keywords: winter, ancient, green hill, hill, architecture, landscape

PMR-D0374
Cambodia, Siem Reap: graceful Apsara Dancing at Sophea Angkor Pich Restaurant.
Keywords: Khmer, traditional, elegant, flowing, style, refinement, beauty, pretty girls, Cambodian beauties, national heritage

PMR-D0373
Cambodia, Siem Reap: graceful Apsara Dancing at Sophea Angkor Pich Restaurant.
Keywords: Khmer, traditional, elegant, flowing, style, refinement, beauty, pretty girls, Cambodian beauties, national heritage

PMR-D0372
Cambodia, Siem Reap: graceful Apsara Dancing at Sophea Angkor Pich Restaurant.
Keywords: Khmer, traditional, elegant, flowing, style, refinement, beauty, pretty girls, Cambodian beauties, national heritage

PMR-D0371
Cambodia, Siem Reap: graceful Apsara Dancing at Sophea Angkor Pich Restaurant.
Keywords: Khmer, traditional, elegant, flowing, style, refinement, beauty, pretty girls, Cambodian beauties, national heritage

PMR-D0370
Cambodia, Siem Reap: graceful Apsara Dancing at Sophea Angkor Pich Restaurant.
Keywords: Khmer, national heritage, Cambodian beauties, pretty girls, beauty, refinement, style, flowing, elegant, traditional

PMR-D0369
Cambodia, Siem Reap: graceful Apsara Dancing at Sophea Angkor Pich Restaurant.
Keywords: Khmer, traditional, elegant, flowing, style, refinement, beauty, pretty girls, Cambodian beauties, national heritage

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

PMR-D0366
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: Banteay Srei Temple (Citadel of the Women), built by King Rajendravarman in the 10th century: one of the many faces which adorn the temple.
Keywords: historic, national heritage, picturesque, temples, Hindu, Buddhist, religion, architecture, Khmer, shrine

PMR-D0365
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: Banteay Srei Temple (Citadel of the Women), built by King Rajendravarman in the 10th century: two of the many faces which adorn the temple.
Keywords: historic, national heritage, picturesque, temples, Hindu, Buddhist, religion, architecture, Khmer, shrine

PMR-D0361
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 battle scene from the Ramayana.
Keywords: historic, national heritage, picturesque, temples, Hindu, Buddhist, religion, architecture, Khmer, shrine

PMR-D0328
England, Buckinghamshire, High Wycombe: Hughendon Manor, a red brick Victorian mansion which was the home of Benjamin Disraeli in the 19th century. During WWII it was the home of a government intelligence unit which analysed aerial photographs of Germany to locate suitable targets for bombing raids. Now the property of The National Trust. View of the house from the bottom of the garden.
Keywords: stately homes, stately gardens

PMR-D0327
England, Buckinghamshire, High Wycombe: Hughendon Manor, a red brick Victorian mansion which was the home of Benjamin Disraeli in the 19th century. During WWII it was the home of a government intelligence unit which analysed aerial photographs of Germany to locate suitable targets for bombing raids. Now the property of The National Trust. View of the house from the bottom of the garden.
Keywords: stately homes, stately gardens

PMR-D0326
England, Buckinghamshire, High Wycombe: Hughendon Manor, a red brick Victorian mansion which was the home of Benjamin Disraeli in the 19th century. During WWII it was the home of a government intelligence unit which analysed aerial photographs of Germany to locate suitable targets for bombing raids. Now the property of The National Trust. View of the house from the bottom of the garden.
Keywords: stately homes, stately gardens

PMR-D0320
Canada, Quebec City: "trompe l'oeil" historical scene on a blank wall in the Quartier Petit-Champlain.
Keywords: metropolis, street art, architecture, picturesque, French-speaking, national heritage, historic, autumn, cityscape

PMR-D0304
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Garmisch-Partenkirchen: entrance pylons to the 1936 Winter Olympic Stadium.
Keywords: National Socialist Party, ski-jumps, NAZIs, architecture, winter sports

PMR-D0220
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Dachau: re-erected gate of the former concentration camp, now a memorial dedicated to the dead, "Arbeit macht frei".
Keywords: prison camp, war crimes, Adolf Hitler, National Socialist Party, Konzentrationslager

PMR358-12
Switzerland, Bernese Oberland, Interlaken: Swiss National Day procession: flag thrower in action.
Keywords: picturesque, Alps, colourful, uniform, costume, national dress, regional dress, ceremonial, traditional

PMR358-11
Switzerland, Bernese Oberland, Interlaken: Swiss National Day procession: cows decorated ion the traditional manner for the return from the high alm to the valley in autumn ("Almabtrieb", "Viehabtrieb").
Keywords: picturesque, Alps, colourful, uniform, costume, national dress, regional dress, ceremonial

PMR358-10
Switzerland, Bernese Oberland, Interlaken: Swiss National Day procession: riders in mediaeval costumes on horses with ceremonial trappings.
Keywords: picturesque, Alps, colourful, uniform, national dress, regional dress, traditional, dirndl

PMR358-09
Switzerland, Bernese Oberland, Interlaken: Swiss National Day procession: uniformed bandmaster leading a brass band in smart yellow and maroon uniforms.
Keywords: picturesque, Alps, colourful, uniform, costume, national dress, regional dress, ceremonial, traditional, rousing

PMR358-08
Switzerland, Bernese Oberland, Interlaken: Swiss National Day procession: a vintage wicker perambulator attended by girls in traditional dress.
Keywords: picturesque, Alps, colourful, uniform, costume, national dress, regional dress, ceremonial, dirndl, pram

PMR358-06
Switzerland, Bernese Oberland, Interlaken: Swiss National Day procession: a "wood spirit" in grotesquely carved wooden mask with horns, and dressed in goat skins.
Keywords: picturesque, Alps, colourful, uniform, costume, national dress, regional dress, ceremonial, traditional

PMR358-05
Switzerland, Bernese Oberland, Interlaken: Swiss National Day procession: a "wood spirit" in grotesquely carved wooden mask, and dressed in goat skins.
Keywords: picturesque, Alps, colourful, uniform, costume, national dress, regional dress, ceremonial, traditional

PMR358-04
Switzerland, Bernese Oberland, Interlaken: Swiss National Day procession: drummers of a silver band in rousing action.
Keywords: picturesque, Alps, colourful, uniform, costume, national dress, regional dress, ceremonial, traditional, dirndl

PMR358-03
Switzerland, Bernese Oberland, Interlaken: Swiss National Day procession: drummers of a silver band headed by girls with flowers in traditional dress.
Keywords: picturesque, Alps, colourful, uniform, costume, national dress, regional dress, ceremonial, traditional, dirndl

PMR358-02
Switzerland, Bernese Oberland, Interlaken: Swiss National Day procession: mock-up of the Beatenberg Funicular Railway carriage.
Keywords: picturesque, Alps, colourful, ceremonial, traditional, transport

PMR358-01
Switzerland, Bernese Oberland, Interlaken: Swiss National Day procession: Swiss flag-waving group in colourful costumes.
Keywords: picturesque, Alps, colourful, uniform, costume, national dress, regional dress, Lederhosen, ceremonial, traditional, dirndl

PMR357-12
Switzerland, Bernese Oberland, Interlaken: preparing for the Swiss National Day celebrations in the market square, Unterseen.
Keywords: picturesque, Alps, mountain range, alpine scenery, chalets, colourful, architecture, bench-tables, Biergarten, cobblestones

PMR334-04
England, Norfolk, Norwich: founded at the time of the Norman Conquest, Norwich Castle retains only the much-renovated highly ornamented keep, which is now home to the Norwich Castle Museum and Art Gallery.
Keywords: architecture, mediaeval, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, Bath stone, ancient, monument

PMR330-12
Sweden, Stockholm: view from the south entrance to the Royal Palace, showing the National Museum and, in the distance, impressive frontages on the Strandvägen across the water.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, heritage, capital city, boats, street scene, ferryboat, moorings

PMR328-08
Finland, Turku (in Swedish: Abo): Turku Cathedral, parts of which go back to early 13th century, was the national cathedral until 1812, when Helsinki became capital instead of Turku, Finland's oldest town.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, heritage, cannas

PMR308-05
Germany, East Berlin: the protestant cathedral (the Supreme Parish and Collegiate Church) (1905) with equestrian figure on the steps of the National Gallery in the foreground.
Keywords: architecture, monument, artistic, culture, historic, heritage, religion

PMR307-04
Italy, Tuscany, Florence: Fountain of Neptune (1576) in the Piazza della Signoria.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, mediaeval, medieval, monument, sculpture

PMR307-03
Italy, Tuscany, Florence: Fountain of Neptune (1576) in the Piazza della Signoria.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, mediaeval, medieval, monument, sculpture

PMR307-02
Italy, Tuscany, Florence: Ponte Vecchio and other bridges over the River Arno as seen from the Galleria degli Uffizi. The corridor on the right crosses the Ponte Vecchio over the shops and links the Uffizi with the Palazzo Pitti.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, mediaeval, medieval

PMR306-06
Italy, Tuscany, Massa Marittima: view of the cathedral apse and the well preserved belltower from below.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, mediaeval, medieval, Gothic, Romanesque

PMR306-05
Italy, Tuscany, Massa Marittima: the cathedral, seen over the rooftops from the upper town.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, mediaeval, medieval, Gothic, Romanesque

PMR306-04
Italy, Tuscany, Massa Marittima: the cathedral with belltower, designed by Enrico da Campione in Pisan Romanesque style.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, mediaeval, medieval, Gothic, Romanesque

PMR306-03
Italy, Tuscany, Massa Marittima: Piazza Garibaldi with the Romanesque Palazzo Pretorio (Law Courts) built in the 13th century.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, mediaeval, medieval, Gothic, Romanesque

PMR306-02
Italy, Tuscany, Sienna: Piazza del Campo and the Palazzo Pubblico with its 88-metre-high tower, the Torre del Mangia, built between 1288 and 1309.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, mediaeval, medieval, Gothic, Romanesque

PMR306-01
Italy, Tuscany, San Gimignano, famous for its fortified, soaring "Towers of Nobility" built in the Middle Ages during the struggle between the Guelphs and the Ghibellines: distant view of the town of prominent towers with vineyards and olive trees in the foreground.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, mediaeval, medieval, Gothic, Romanesque

PMR305-12
Italy, Tuscany, San Gimignano, famous for its fortified, soaring "Towers of Nobility" built in the Middle Ages during the struggle between the Guelphs and the Ghibellines: popular resting place for tourists are the steps around the cistern in the Piazza della Cisterna.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, mediaeval, medieval, Gothic, Romanesque

PMR305-11
Italy, Tuscany, San Gimignano, famous for its fortified, soaring "Towers of Nobility" built in the Middle Ages during the struggle between the Guelphs and the Ghibellines: a typical side street, with solidly built dwellings.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, mediaeval, medieval, Gothic, Romanesque

PMR305-10
Italy, Tuscany, San Gimignano, famous for its fortified, soaring "Towers of Nobility" built in the Middle Ages during the struggle between the Guelphs and the Ghibellines: view of the remaining towers from "La Rocca", with flowering cherry tree in the foreground.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, mediaeval, medieval, Gothic, Romanesque

PMR305-09
Italy, Tuscany, San Gimignano, famous for its fortified, soaring "Towers of Nobility" built in the Middle Ages during the struggle between the Guelphs and the Ghibellines: typical skyline, with some of the ancient towers.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, mediaeval, medieval, Gothic, Romanesque

PMR305-08
Italy, Tuscany, San Gimignano, famous for its fortified, soaring "Towers of Nobility" built in the Middle Ages during the struggle between the Guelphs and the Ghibellines: ancient houses in the Via San Giovanni.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, mediaeval, medieval, Gothic, Romanesque

PMR305-07
Italy, Tuscany, San Gimignano, famous for its fortified, soaring "Towers of Nobility" built in the Middle Ages during the struggle between the Guelphs and the Ghibellines: part of the cathedral steps with two of the famous towers in the background.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, mediaeval, medieval, Gothic, Romanesque

PMR305-06
Italy, Tuscany, San Gimignano, famous for its fortified, soaring "Towers of Nobility" built in the Middle Ages during the struggle between the Guelphs and the Ghibellines: a corner of the Piazza del Duomo, from the steps of the cathedral.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, mediaeval, medieval, Gothic, Romanesque

PMR305-05
Italy, Tuscany, San Gimignano, famous for its fortified, soaring "Towers of Nobility" built in the Middle Ages during the struggle between the Guelphs and the Ghibellines: Piazza della Cisterna with its cistern/well, towers and palaces.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, mediaeval, medieval, Gothic, Romanesque

PMR303-12
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Ingolstadt: the unequal (unfinished) towers of the Gothic minster, the Basilica of Our Lady, begun in the year 1425.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, church, red-brick

PMR303-11
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Ingolstadt: the Gothic Kreuztor (1385), gateway to the town, with the towers of the minster in the background.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval

PMR302-10
Germany, Rhineland Palatinate, Koblenz: view of the confluence of the Rivers Mosel (right) and Rhine (left), with the "Deutsches Eck" on the tongue of land between them, where once stood a gigantic equestrian statue of Wilhelm I. Seen from the Ehrenbreitstein Fortress.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, barge

PMR302-09
Germany, Rhineland Palatinate, Koblenz: all four towers of the Romanesque Basilica of St. Castor (Stiftskirche S. Kastor) from the south east.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR302-08
Germany, Rhineland Palatinate, Koblenz: the twin west towers of the Basilica of St. Castor, erected in 1208. The Treaty of Verdun was drawn up in a predecessor basilica in 843 AD.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval

PMR302-06
Germany, Rhineland Palatinate, Koblenz: part of the Rathaus (Town Hall), the 17th century former Jesuit College.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful

PMR302-04
Germany, Rhineland Palatinate, Koblenz: facade of the Electoral Palace, erected 1778-86 by Clement Wenceslaus, the last elector of Trier, and now home to a museum.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful

PMR302-03
Germany, Rhineland Palatinate, Koblenz: bronze figures of market trader and policeman in the pedestrian zone.
Keywords: metropolis, picturesque, culture, national heritage, statue, monument

PMR302-02
Germany, Rhineland Palatinate, Koblenz: colourful oriel on Löhrstrasse in the pedestrian zone of the old town.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR302-01
Germany, Rhineland Palatinate, Koblenz: handsome facades in the square 'Am Plan', with the twin towers of the Church of Our Lady in the background.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval

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

PMR297-01
Germany, Bavaria, Ansbach in Franconia: former town gate with clocktower, the Herrieder Gate, a "trademark" of Ansbach.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, street scene

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

PMR294-05
Turkey, Ankara: Turks on the Atatürk Boulevard with the Cumhuriyet (National) Monument behind.
Keywords: street scene, traditional, architecture, capital city, metropolis, culture, historic , heritage

PMR289-07
Turkey, Hierapolis: source of the mineral spring which now issues forth from a number of culverts into the swimming pool.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, masonry, ruin, archeology, picturesque, national heritage, Roman, architecture, bathing, cool, refreshing, oleander

PMR289-06
Turkey, Hierapolis: crystal-clear waters of the swimming pool in Pamukkale, fed by the mineral spring, and featuring architectural fragments from the Roman edifice.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, masonry, ruin, archeology, picturesque, national heritage, Roman, architecture, bathing, cool, refreshing, oleander

PMR289-05
Turkey, Hierapolis: crystal-clear waters of the swimming pool in Pamukkale, fed by the mineral spring, and featuring architectural fragments from the Roman edifice.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, masonry, ruin, archeology, picturesque, national heritage, Roman, architecture, bathing, cool, refreshing, oleander

PMR289-04
Turkey, Hierapolis: main street and the Gate of Domitian (end of 1st century AD).
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, picturesque, national heritage, Roman, architecture

PMR289-03
Turkey, Hierapolis: sarcophagi in the extensive Roman Necropolis showing one of the burial chambers with a sarcophagus on the roof.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, picturesque, national heritage, Roman, architecture

PMR289-02
Turkey, Hierapolis: part of the extensive Roman Necropolis with Roman Baths in the background.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, picturesque, national heritage, Roman, architecture

PMR288-09
Turkey, Hierapolis: evidence of earthquake activity may be seen in the 9" displacement of this stone water conduit.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, picturesque, national heritage, Roman, architecture

PMR288-08
Turkey, Hierapolis: built during Hadrian's rule the amphitheatre had seats for 15-20,000 spectators. Above the stage are two excellently preserved series of reliefs, of Apollo and Artemis.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, picturesque, national heritage, Roman, architecture

PMR287-11
Turkey, Aphrodisias: stoa of the palaestra adjoining the Baths of Hadrian (?)
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, picturesque, national heritage, Roman, Greek, architecture

PMR287-10
Turkey, Aphrodisias: view of the stage of the amphitheatre and the surrounding countryside. The "piazza" behind the stage was laid out at the end of the 4th century AD.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, picturesque, national heritage, Roman, Greek, architecture

PMR287-09
Turkey, Aphrodisias: the well-preservd stage of the amphitheatre, converted in the 2nd century AD for fights between gladiators and wild animals.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, picturesque, national heritage, Roman, Greek, architecture

PMR287-08
Turkey, Aphrodisias: an impressive row of Ionic columns marks the southern stoa of the agora. Still being excavated (1989).
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, picturesque, national heritage, Roman, Greek, architecture

PMR287-07
Turkey, Aphrodisias: the Odeon, built in the 2nd century AD, was formerly roofed over. The stage is presently flooded (and full of frogs providing a rousing chorus!)
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, picturesque, national heritage, Roman, Greek, architecture

PMR287-05
Turkey, Aphrodisias: view of the stadium from one of the tunnel entrances.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, picturesque, national heritage, Roman, Greek, architecture

PMR287-04
Turkey, Aphrodisias: the huge stadium, 228 metres long, probably the best preserved of any from the ancient world.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, picturesque, national heritage, Roman, Greek, architecture

PMR286-07
Turkey, Didyma: the huge Temple of Apollo, measuring 120 metres long by 60 metres wide, was begun in the 3rd century BC, worked on for 300 years, but never completed. The Oracle of Didyma probably goes back as far as 1000 BC and rivalled that of Delphi in influence and was older.
General view of the temple.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, picturesque, national heritage, Roman, Greek, architecture

PMR286-06
Turkey, Didyma: the huge Temple of Apollo, measuring 120 metres long by 60 metres wide, was begun in the 3rd century BC, worked on for 300 years, but never completed. The Oracle of Didyma probably goes back as far as 1000 BC and rivalled that of Delphi in influence and was older.
Capital, from one of the Ionic columns.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, picturesque, national heritage, Roman, Greek, architecture

PMR286-05
Turkey, Didyma: the huge Temple of Apollo, measuring 120 metres long by 60 metres wide, was begun in the 3rd century BC, worked on for 300 years, but never completed. The Oracle of Didyma probably goes back as far as 1000 BC and rivalled that of Delphi in influence and was older. Griffin, one of many adorning the frieze of the Adyton, or main hall.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, picturesque, national heritage, Roman, Greek, architecture

PMR286-04
Turkey, Didyma: the huge Temple of Apollo, measuring 120 metres long by 60 metres wide, was begun in the 3rd century BC, worked on for 300 years, but never completed. The Oracle of Didyma probably goes back as far as 1000 BC and rivalled that of Delphi in influence and was older. Interior: in the foreground once stood a small building, 10 metres high, where the Oracle was situated.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, picturesque, national heritage, Roman, Greek, architecture

PMR286-03
Turkey, Didyma: the huge Temple of Apollo, measuring 120 metres long by 60 metres wide, was begun in the 3rd century BC, worked on for 300 years, but never completed. The Oracle of Didyma probably goes back as far as 1000 BC and rivalled that of Delphi in influence and was older. Impressive carvings on the bases of the massive columns.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, picturesque, national heritage, Roman, Greek, architecture

PMR286-02
Turkey, Didyma: the huge Temple of Apollo, measuring 120 metres long by 60 metres wide, was begun in the 3rd century BC, worked on for 300 years, but never completed. The Oracle of Didyma probably goes back as far as 1000 BC and rivalled that of Delphi in influence and was older. One of a number of heads of Medusa, which occupied places of honour on the entablature.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, picturesque, national heritage, Roman, Greek, architecture

PMR286-01
Turkey, Miletus: recently restored Ionic stoa, built 41-54 AD in the time of Emperor Claudius (flooded).
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, picturesque, national heritage, Roman, Greek

PMR285-12
Turkey, Miletus: behind the columns of a stoa, the remains of a monument to commemorate a sea battle stand on the edge of the former harbour.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, picturesque, national heritage, Roman, Greek

PMR285-11
Turkey, Miletus: Roman amphitheatre, dating from the 2nd century AD, had seating for 25,000 spectators. Twin columns mark the position of the emperor's box.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, picturesque, national heritage, Roman, Greek, architecture

PMR285-10
Turkey, Priene: view of the agora with the Temple of Zeus on the left. The plain beyond was an arm of the sea in Greek and Roman times.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, picturesque, national heritage, Roman, Greek

PMR285-09
Turkey, Priene: one of the seats of honour, almost on the stage of the Greek amphitheatre (4th century BC)..
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, picturesque, national heritage, Roman, Greek

PMR285-08
Turkey, Priene: Temple of Athena, begun in the 4th century BC, was one of the finest examples of Ionian architecture in Asia Minor.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, picturesque, national heritage, Roman, Greek

PMR285-07
Turkey, Davutlar National Park: deserted beach near Güzelcamli with wild hibiscus in the foreground.
Keywords: rural, landscape, countryside, picturesque, nature reserve, unspoilt, vegetation, coast, headland, bay

PMR285-06
Turkey, Davutlar National Park: nature reserve in the Samsun Dagi (=mountains).
Keywords: rural, landscape, countryside, picturesque, nature reserve, unspoilt, vegetation, hills, wooded

PMR285-05
Turkey: Davutlar National Park, with the Greek island of Samos in the background.
Keywords: rural, landscape, countryside, picturesque, nature reserve, unspoilt, vegetation

PMR285-02
Turkey, Ephesus: ruins of the East Gymnasium.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, picturesque, national heritage, Roman

PMR285-01
Turkey, Ephesus: a well-preserved pair of caryatids.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, picturesque, national heritage, Roman

PMR284-12
Turkey, Ephesus: Via Couretes, named after the Council of Priests.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, picturesque, national heritage, Roman

PMR284-11
Turkey, Ephesus: Temple of Hadrian (130 AD) reconstructed with original parts.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, picturesque, national heritage, Roman

PMR284-10
Turkey, Ephesus: view of the amphitheatre from the Via Arcadia.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, picturesque, national heritage, Roman

PMR284-09
Turkey, Ephesus: Via Arcadia, 500-metre-long marble paved ceremonial way, which was lit after dark, leading to the (former)harbour. View from the amphitheatre.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, picturesque, national heritage, Roman

PMR284-08
Turkey, Ephesus: the large amphitheatre, seating 25,000, was rebuilt on a number of occasions, but only finished in Trajan's time.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, picturesque, national heritage, Roman

PMR284-06
Turkey, Izmir (Smyrna): row of Corinthian columns in the Greek agora, rebuilt by the Romans in the time of Marcus Aurelius. View with one of the entry arches in the foreground.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, picturesque, national heritage, Roman

PMR284-05
Turkey, Izmir (Smyrna): row of Corinthian columns in the Greek agora, rebuilt by the Romans in the time of Marcus Aurelius.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, picturesque, national heritage, Roman

PMR284-04
Turkey, Izmir: the clocktower in Konak Square, the centre of the city.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, national heritage, street scene

PMR284-03
Turkey, Izmir: equestrian statue of Kemal Atatürk on the Cumhuriyet Meydani.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, national heritage, monument, hero

PMR283-12
Turkey, Pergamon: typical painted horse-drawn cart in Bergama.
Keywords: culture, art, picturesque, national heritage, traditional

PMR283-11
Turkey, Pergamon: old Turkish bridge, with the Roman city wall visible on the hillside beyond.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, picturesque, national heritage

PMR283-10
Turkey, Pergamon: monumental Temple of the Egyptian Divinities ("Red Hall") probably built by Hadrian in the 2nd century AD, View of the interior: the low stone walls are the remains of a Byzantine church built inside the temple. On the podium stood a colossal figure of a god, enabled to "speak" by means of a secret passage to the head.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, picturesque, national heritage, Roman, oracle

PMR283-09
Turkey, Pergamon: Via Tecta, the 1-kilometre-long approach road to the Asklepieion, with the Acropolis on a hill in the background. The original, ancient, paving stones are still mostly in place.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, picturesque, national heritage

PMR283-08
Turkey, Pergamon: Via Tecta, the 1-kilometre-long approach road to the Asklepieion, with the Acropolis on a hill in the background.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, picturesque, national heritage

PMR283-06
Turkey, Pergamon: the Asklepieion: ruins of the 2-storey circular treatment centre, connected by a subterranean passage with the sacred spring.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, Greek, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, picturesque, national heritage

PMR283-05
Turkey, Pergamon: the Asklepieion: remaining Ionic columns of the northern stoa, reflected in a pool.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, picturesque, national heritage, Roman

PMR283-04
Turkey, Pergamon: the Asklepieion: devoted to natural cures, this ancient "sanatorium" had its own small theatre, seating about 3,500 spectators.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, picturesque, national heritage, Roman

PMR283-03
Turkey, Pergamon: the Asklepieion: the sacred spring of the Romans still has its uses.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, picturesque, national heritage, Roman

PMR283-02
Turkey, Pergamon: monumental Temple of the Egyptian Divinities ("Red Hall") probably built by Hadrian in the 2nd century AD, formerly completely sheathed in marble.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, picturesque, national heritage, Roman

PMR282-12
Turkey, Pergamon: foundations of the Great Altar, dedicated to Zeus and Athena, built by Eumenes II to commemorate his victory over the Gauls (190 BC). The altar (35 x 33 metres) was excavated between 1878 and 1886 and now forms the centrepiece of the Pergamon Museum on the Museum Island in Berlin.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, Greek, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, picturesque, national heritage

PMR282-11
Turkey, Pergamon: remaining wall of the ancient library, built by Eumenes II, which once held 200,000 scrolls. Transferred to Egypt in 41 BC after the burning of the library at Alexandria.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, picturesque, national heritage

PMR282-10
Turkey, Pergamon: amphitheatre seating 10,000, with the Temple of Dionysus in the right foreground, formerly lined with Doric columns.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, picturesque, national heritage, Roman

PMR282-09
Turkey, Pergamon: partial view of the amphitheatre with the modern town of Bergama below.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, picturesque, national heritage

PMR282-08
Turkey, Pergamon: view of the re-erected columns and pediment of the northern stoa of the Temple of Trajan, built in the 2nd century AD.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, picturesque, national heritage, Roman

PMR282-07
Turkey, Pergamon: columns of the northern stoa of the Temple of Trajan, built in the 2nd century AD, with columns of the eastern stoa in the foreground.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, picturesque, national heritage, Roman

PMR282-06
Turkey, Pergamon: columns of the northern stoa of the Temple of Trajan, built in the 2nd century AD.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, picturesque, national heritage, Roman

PMR282-03
Turkey, Gülpinar: recently discovered (1989) Temple of Apollo - unsorted fragments of ceiling, capitals, aand Latin inscriptions.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, Greek, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, picturesque, national heritage

PMR282-02
Turkey, Gülpinar: recently discovered (1989) Temple of Apollo with the young, self-appointed guide.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, Greek, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, picturesque, national heritage

PMR281-11
Turkey, Troy: the site consists of 9 cities (Troy I - Troy IX), built one upon the other, the oldest dating from 3200 BC. Modern version of the wooden horse standing outside the entrance to the site.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, Greek, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, picturesque, national heritage, Truva

PMR281-10
Turkey, Troy: the site consists of 9 cities (Troy I - Troy IX), built one upon the other, the oldest dating from 3200 BC. Sanctuary belonging to Troy VIII close to the west gate (since walled up) where the 'wooden horse' would have been dragged into the city.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, Greek, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, picturesque, national heritage, Truva

PMR281-09
Turkey, Troy: the site consists of 9 cities (Troy I - Troy IX), built one upon the other, the oldest dating from 3200 BC. City wall belonging to Troy VI (1900-1200 BC).
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, Greek, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, picturesque, national heritage, Truva

PMR281-08
Turkey, Troy: the site consists of 9 cities (Troy I - Troy IX), built one upon the other, the oldest dating from 3200 BC. Fragments of columns, with the remains of the small Roman theatre in the background.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, Greek, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, picturesque, national heritage, Truva

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

PMR280-06
England, Suffolk, Framlingham: the church tower, from the village square.
Keywords: picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, telephone kiosk, pillar box, street scene

PMR280-05
England, Suffolk, Framlingham: Framlingham College, originally founded as the Albert Memorial College in 1864. View from Framlingham Castle across the lake.
Keywords: picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, architecture, countryside

PMR280-04
England, Suffolk, Framlingham: Saxstead Windmill in late December sunshine, seen from the nearby crossroads.
Keywords: picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, grain milling, wind power, signpost, countryside

PMR280-03
England, Suffolk, Framlingham: Saxstead Windmill in late December sunshine.
Keywords: picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, grain milling, wind power

PMR279-07
England, Norfolk: eastern fomal gardens of Blickling Hall, a National Trust property, built in 1628.
Keywords: picturesque, national heritage, grounds, flowerbeds, herbacious border, colourful, park, topiary, vista

PMR279-04
England, Norfolk: south facade of Blickling Hall, a National Trust property, built in 1628, seen from the end of the main drive, by the entrance gate, showing the east and west wings.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage

PMR279-03
England, Norfolk: south facade of Blickling Hall, a National Trust property, built in 1628.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage

PMR279-01
Hungary, Veszprem: distant view of the Bishops' Palace and Old Town, perched on its rocky outcrop.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful

PMR278-12
Hungary, Veszprem: entrance to the Bishops' Palace, built in Baroque style by Austrian architect, Jakob Fellner.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage

PMR278-11
Hungary, Veszprem: St Benedict Hill - view from the Bishops' Palace, which stands on a rocky cliff in the middle of the old town.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, cliff, outcrop, rocky

PMR278-10
Hungary, Szekesfehervar: ruins of the royal basilica of Stephan I (1001-1038), the first king of Hungary.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval

PMR278-09
Hungary, Szekesfehervar: a fine oriel window on the facade of the Hiemer House.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, Baroque

PMR278-07
Hungary, Szekesfehervar: main square (Szabadsag ter), dominated by the Episcopal Palace (right).
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, Baroque

PMR278-06
Hungary, Budapest: Danube cruisers moored by the Ujpesti Rakpart, as seen from the Arpad Bridge.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, capital city, boats, ships, tourism, promenade

PMR278-05
Hungary, Budapest: statue of Lajos Kossuth, leader of the rebellion against the Habsburgs 1848-9, in Kossuth Lajos Square.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, capital city, monument, hero, rebel

PMR278-04
Hungary, Budapest: Baroque fountain with allegorical figures and display of cannas in Vörösmarty Square.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, capital city, statues

PMR278-03
Hungary, Budapest: cooling fountain in Vörösmarty Square.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, capital city, street scene, family, children, drinking

PMR278-02
Hungary, Budapest: equestrian statue of Ferenc Rakoczi, leader of the rebellion against the Habsburgs 1703-1711, with part of the parliament building behind.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, capital city, monument, hero

PMR278-01
Hungary, Budapest: main entrance to the parliament building, built 1885-1905 in New Gothic style.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, capital city

PMR277-12
Hungary, Szentendre: typical cobbled street and shop selling local costumes. The village is traditionally home to an artists' colony.
Keywords: architecture, culture, historic, national heritage, mediaeval, medieval

PMR277-11
Hungary, Szentendre: fund-raising fete and historical play in the grounds of the parish church (which dates back to 15th century) on castle hill.
Keywords: architecture, culture, historic, national heritage, mediaeval, medieval

PMR273-08
U.S.A., Florida: St. Augustine, an historic town founded by the Spanish in 1565. St. George Street in the old quarter, showing a typical wooden balcony
Keywords: national heritage, architecture, culture, picturesque, traditional, pedestrian zone, shopping area

PMR273-07
U.S.A., Florida: St. Augustine, an historic town founded by the Spanish in 1565. St. George Street in the old quarter.
Keywords: national heritage, architecture, culture, picturesque, traditional, pedestrian zone, shopping area

PMR273-06
U.S.A., Florida: St. Augustine, an historic town founded by the Spanish in 1565. Flagler College, formerly the Ponce de Leon Hotel, built by millionaire Henry Morrison Flagler in 1888. An old cannon in the foreground.
Keywords: national heritage, architecture, culture, picturesque, park, gardens, grounds, traditional

PMR273-05
U.S.A., Florida: St. Augustine, an historic town founded by the Spanish in 1565. Fountain in the gardens in front of the County Courthouse.
Keywords: national heritage, architecture, culture, picturesque, park, grounds, traditional, palm trees, reflections

PMR273-04
U.S.A., Florida: St. Augustine, an historic town founded by the Spanish in 1565. View of the City Hall, home of the Lightner Museum.
Keywords: national heritage, architecture, culture, picturesque, park, gardens, grounds, traditional

PMR272-04
U.S.A., Florida, Merritt Island Wildlife Refuge: semi-tropical vegetation in a Palm Hammock.
Keywords: national heritage, picturesque, flora & fauna, wildlife, wild flowers, reservation, rain-forest, luxuriant, dense foliage

PMR272-01
Bahamas, Nassau: gateway and approach steps to Government House and statue of Columbus. Residence of the Duke of Windsor when Governor General during the war.
Keywords: colourful, architecture, monument, historic, culture, national heritage, colonial style

PMR267-12
U.S.A., Florida, Everglades National Park: airboat returning to the Miccosukee Village after a high speed trip across the marshes. The driver is a Miccosukee Indian.
Keywords: national heritage, picturesque, flora & fauna, wildlife, wild flowers, mangrove swamp, river of grass, waterbirds, marshland, reservation

PMR267-08
U.S.A., Florida, Everglades National Park: mangroves near Everglades City.
Keywords: national heritage, picturesque, flora & fauna, wildlife, wild flowers, mangrove swamp, river of grass, waterbirds, marshland, reservation

PMR267-07
U.S.A., Florida, Everglades National Park: Gulf Coast Ranger Station at Everglades City, with Chokoloskee Bay and islands, from the Observation Tower.
Keywords: national heritage, picturesque, flora & fauna, wildlife, wild flowers, mangrove swamp, river of grass, waterbirds, marshland, reservation

PMR267-02
U.S.A., Florida, Everglades National Park: baby alligator.
Keywords: national heritage, picturesque, flora & fauna, wildlife, wild flowers, mangrove swamp, river of grass, waterbirds, marshland, reservation, reptiles

PMR267-01
U.S.A., Florida, Everglades National Park: baby alligator.
Keywords: national heritage, picturesque, flora & fauna, wildlife, wild flowers, mangrove swamp, river of grass, waterbirds, marshland, reservation, reptiles

PMR266-12
U.S.A., Florida, Everglades National Park: typical landscape showing what the Indians call "the river of grass" (marshland).
Keywords: national heritage, picturesque, flora & fauna, wildlife, wild flowers, mangrove swamp, river of grass, water birds, marshland, reservation, ecosystem

PMR265-11
U.S.A., Florida, Everglades National Park: fishing in the Nine Mile Pond. The water is dyed dark brown by tannin given off by the mangroves.
Keywords: national heritage, picturesque, flora & fauna, wildlife, wild flowers, mangrove swamp, river of grass, waterbirds, marshland, reservation

PMR265-10
U.S.A., Florida, Everglades National Park: Coconut Palm Tree at Flamingo, with the marina in the background.
Keywords: national heritage, picturesque, flora & fauna, wildlife, wild flowers, mangrove swamp, river of grass, waterbirds, marshland, reservation

PMR265-09
U.S.A., Florida, Everglades National Park: Brown Pelican (Pelecanus occidentalis) on a mooring post in the marina at Flamingo.
Keywords: national heritage, picturesque, flora & fauna, wildlife, wild flowers, mangrove swamp, river of grass, waterbirds, marshland, reservation

PMR265-08
U.S.A., Florida, Everglades National Park: typical vegetation, with Bromeliads (Air Plants) growing on branches of trees).
Keywords: national heritage, picturesque, flora & fauna, wildlife, wild flowers, mangrove swamp, river of grass, waterbirds, marshland, reservation

PMR265-07
U.S.A., Florida, Everglades National Park: Great White Heron (Ardea occidentalis)
Keywords: national heritage, picturesque, flora & fauna, wildlife, wild flowers, mangrove swamp, river of grass, waterbirds, marshland, reservation, ornithology

PMR265-05
U.S.A., Florida, Everglades National Park: Mrazek Pond, haunt of water birds and mosquitos.
Keywords: national heritage, picturesque, flora & fauna, wildlife, wild flowers, mangrove swamp, river of grass, waterbirds, marshland, reservation

PMR265-03
U.S.A., Florida, Miami: Vizcaya, a villa in the 16th century Italian Renaissance style, built 1914-16 for millionaire James Deering. View of the walled Secret Garden, with grotto, intended as a private place for the family.
Keywords: historic, national heritage, architecture, culture, picturesque, residence

PMR265-02
U.S.A., Florida, Miami: Vizcaya, a villa in the 16th century Italian Renaissance style, built 1914-16 for millionaire James Deering. View of the south terrace and gardens, with a fountain in the form of a sarcophagus.
Keywords: historic, national heritage, architecture, culture, picturesque, residence, park, grounds

PMR265-01
U.S.A., Florida, Miami: Vizcaya, a villa in the 16th century Italian Renaissance style, built 1914-16 for millionaire James Deering. View of the shell pool and four twisting, vine-encircled columns surmounted by peacocks. Italian Baroque fountain behind in the style of Vignola.
Keywords: historic, national heritage, architecture, culture, picturesque, residence, park, gardens, grounds

PMR264-12
U.S.A., Florida, Miami: Vizcaya, a villa in the 16th century Italian Renaissance style, built 1914-16 for millionaire James Deering. View of the villa from the south east garden, with terrace and Bougainvilleas.
Keywords: historic, national heritage, architecture, culture, picturesque, residence

PMR264-11
U.S.A., Florida, Miami: Vizcaya, a villa in the 16th century Italian Renaissance style, built 1914-16 for millionaire James Deering.
Here: the "Great Stone Barge", a strip of land, built up into the likeness of a boat.
Keywords: historic, national heritage, architecture, culture, picturesque, residence

PMR264-09
U.S.A., Florida, Miami: Vizcaya, a villa in the 16th century Italian Renaissance style, built 1914-16 for millionaire James Deering. Currently in residence: a pair of Muscovy ducks.
Keywords: historic, national heritage, architecture, culture, picturesque, residence, waterfowl, ornithology

PMR264-08
U.S.A., Florida, Miami: Vizcaya, a villa in the 16th century Italian Renaissance style, built 1914-16 for millionaire James Deering.
Keywords: historic, national heritage, architecture, culture, picturesque, residence

PMR264-01
Luxemburg: viaduct spanning the Parc de la Petrusse in the centre of the town.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, verdant

PMR263-10
Germany, Rhineland Palatinate, Trier: the dwarf gallery on the eastern apse of the cathedral (11th century), seen from the cloister garden. The robe of Christ is preserved in the adjoining Baroque chapel.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, Rheinland-Pfalz, Romanesque

PMR263-09
Germany, Rhineland Palatinate, Trier: exposed Roman hypocaust used for heating the floors at St. Barbara's Roman Baths.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, classical, Roman, Rheinland-Pfalz

PMR263-08
Germany, Rhineland Palatinate, Trier: the Roman amphitheatre, built about 100 AD, could accommodate over 25,000 spectators.
Keywords: metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster, classical, Rheinland-Pfalz

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

PMR263-05
Germany, Rhineland Palatinate, Bernkastel: hotel with elaborate carved and coloured timbers in the local style.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster, Rheinland-Pfalz

PMR263-04
Germany, Rhineland Palatinate, Bernkastel: the half-timbered Hotel zum Posthof on the Burgstrasse.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster, Rheinland-Pfalz

PMR263-03
Germany, Rhineland Palatinate, Bernkastel: picturesque quarter of wine-houses and wine bars, with crucifix statue in the foreground.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster, Rheinland-Pfalz

PMR263-02
Germany, Rhineland Palatinate, Bernkastel: half-timbered houses on the Burgstrasse, with steep vine-covered slopes behind.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster, Rheinland-Pfalz

PMR263-01
Germany, Rhineland Palatinate, Bernkastel: the tiny market square, hemmed in by tall half-timbered houses, with St. Michael's fountain (1606) in the centre.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster, Rheinland-Pfalz

PMR262-12
Germany, Rhineland Palatinate, Bernkastel: a curious little half timbered wine-house near the market square.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster, Rheinland-Pfalz

PMR262-04
Germany, Rhineland Palatinate, Trier: current (1988) excavations of a third Roman baths complex in the centre of the city.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, classical, Roman, Rheinland-Pfalz, archeological, excavations, ruin

PMR262-03
Germany, Rhineland Palatinate, Trier: one of the old cranes on the former quayside.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, mediaeval, medieval, Rheinland-Pfalz, industry, shipping, cargo-handling

PMR262-02
Germany, Rhineland Palatinate, Trier: view along the River Mosel, with the Kaiser Wilhelm Bridge in the foreground, and the Roman Bridge in the distance.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, Rheinland-Pfalz, panorama

PMR262-01
Germany, Rhineland Palatinate, Trier: view of the town from the cliffs on the far side of the River Mosel, with the cablecar crossing the river. Easily visible are the cathedral, the basilica and the tower of St. Gangolf's.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, Rheinland-Pfalz, panorama

PMR261-12
Germany, Rhineland Palatinate, Trier: part of the early Romanesque facade of the cathedral (11th century).
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, Rheinland-Pfalz, UNESCO

PMR261-11
Germany, Rhineland Palatinate, Trier: one of the lovely Gothic cloisters of the cathedral.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, mediaeval, medieval, Rheinland-Pfalz

PMR261-10
Germany, Rhineland Palatinate, Trier: a variety of architectural styles can be seen from the cloister garden of the cathedral. The core is Roman from the time of Constantine.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, classical, Roman, Rheinland-Pfalz, UNESCO

PMR261-09
Germany, Rhineland Palatinate, Trier: view of the Hauptmarkt through the wrought iron gate of St.Gangolf's Church.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster, classical, Roman, Rheinland-Pfalz

PMR261-08
Germany, Rhineland Palatinate, Trier: "Steipe", a 15th century councillors' banqueting house (centre), bears the fanciful inscription in Latin: "Trier lived for 1300 years before Rome even came into being".
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster, classical, Roman, Rheinland-Pfalz

PMR261-07
Germany, Rhineland Palatinate, Trier: market day in the Hauptmarkt, with the Red House and the Tower of St- Gangolf prominent.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, Rheinland-Pfalz

PMR261-06
Germany, Rhineland Palatinate, Trier: some of the 6 kilometres of underground passages for heating and water circulation.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, classical, Roman, Rheinland-Pfalz, hypocaust

PMR261-05
Germany, Rhineland Palatinate, Trier: Imperial Roman Baths (4th century), the largest outside Rome. These walls (partially rebuilt) formed the apse of the caldarium.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, classical, Roman, Rheinland-Pfalz

PMR261-03
Germany, Rhineland Palatinate, Trier: view of the Electoral Palace from the gardens, with the red-brick basilica (aula palatina) of the palace of Constantine the Great, behind.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, Roman, Rheinland-Pfalz, classical

PMR261-02
Germany, Rhineland Palatinate, Trier: pool, statuary and colourful flowerbeds in the gardens of the Electoral Palace.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, Rheinland-Pfalz

PMR261-01
Germany, Rhineland Palatinate, Trier: Electoral Palace, the Baroque south wing dating from 1756-61, by Johannes Seiz.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, Rheinland-Pfalz

PMR260-12
Germany, Rhineland Palatinate, Trier: arch surmounted by a crucifix, which formerly marked the boundary of the episcopal quarter. Part of the cathedral is visible at the end of the street.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, Rheinland-Pfalz

PMR260-10
Germany, Rhineland Palatinate, Trier: stone carving of a Roman wine boat, dating from the third century AD, unearthed in Neumagen. The earliest evidence of wine-growing in Germany.
Keywords: metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, classical, Roman, Rheinland-Pfalz

PMR260-09
Germany, Rhineland Palatinate, Trier: the Red House (1684), a fine Renaissance building in the Hauptmarkt.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, Rheinland-Pfalz

PMR260-08
Germany, Rhineland Palatinate, Trier: St. Peter's Fountain (1595) in the Hauptmarkt, carved by Hans Rupprecht Hoffmann who was responsible for many fine carvings in the cathedral and churches.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, Rheinland-Pfalz, masterpiece

PMR260-07
Germany, Rhineland Palatinate, Trier: St. Peter's Fountain (1595) in the Hauptmarkt, carved by Hans Rupprecht Hoffmann who was responsible for many fine carvings in the cathedral and churches.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, Rheinland-Pfalz

PMR260-06
Germany, Rhineland Palatinate, Trier: Hauptmarkt (Central Market) with the tower of the Gothic church of St. Gangolf (14-15th century).
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster, Rheinland-Pfalz

PMR260-05
Germany, Rhineland Palatinate, Trier: Porta Nigra, the Roman city gate built in 2nd century AD, View from inside the city wall.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, classical, Roman, Rheinland-Pfalz, masonry, ancient, UNESCO

PMR260-04
Germany, Rhineland Palatinate, Trier: courtyard of the Simeonstift, surrounded by 11th century two-storey cloisters.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, Rheinland-Pfalz, Romanesque

PMR260-03
Germany, Rhineland Palatinate, Trier: Porta Nigra, the Roman city gate built in 2nd century AD, showing the apse and dwarf gallery added in 11th century when it was converted to a church. The top storey of the left-hand tower was removed at this time.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, classical, Roman, Rheinland-Pfalz, masonry, ancient, UNESCO

PMR260-02
Germany, Rhineland Palatinate, Trier: Porta Nigra, the Roman city gate built in 2nd century AD, showing the apse and dwarf gallery added in 11th century when it was converted to a church. The top storey of the left-hand tower was removed at this time.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, classical, Roman, Rheinland-Pfalz, masonry, ancient, UNESCO

PMR259-02
Austria, Tyrol: Stift Stams, a Cistercian Abbey in the upper Inn Valley, founded in 1284. View of the abbey through the gateway arch, with the snow-capped Mieminger Mountains as a backdrop.
Keywords: alpine, picturesque, architecture, Baroque, culture, national heritage, Catholic, religionj

PMR259-01
Austria, Tyrol: Stift Stams, a Cistercian Abbey in the upper Inn Valley, founded in 1284. Main facade, with the snow-capped Mieminger Mountains as a backdrop.
Keywords: alpine, picturesque, architecture, Baroque, culture, national heritage, Catholic, religionj

PMR255-10
France, Alsace-Lorraine, Strasbourg: Palais de l'Europe, home of the European Parliament since July 1979.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful

PMR255-09
France, Alsace-Lorraine, Strasbourg: Cour du Corbeau, courtyard of an inn, virtually unchanged since the 16th century.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR255-08
France, Alsace-Lorraine, Strasbourg: half-timbered houses in the Place du Corbeau and Quai des Bateliers.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR255-07
France, Alsace-Lorraine, Strasbourg: statue of Gutenberg (inventor of printing) in the Place Gutenberg, overlooked by the cathedral tower.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, monument, sculpture

PMR255-06
France, Alsace-Lorraine, Strasbourg: Protestant Seminary and School on the River Ill.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, Christian, religion, Baroque

PMR255-05
France, Alsace-Lorraine, Strasbourg: pleasure cruiser about to enter the locks on the River Ill, with half timbered water frontages as a backdrop.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR255-03
France, Alsace-Lorraine, Strasbourg: Place Benjamin Zix and the Tanners' Quarter.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR255-02
France, Alsace-Lorraine, Strasbourg: Place Kléber.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster, street scene

PMR255-01
France, Alsace-Lorraine, Strasbourg: monument to General Leclerc, liberator of the town after World War II, with the Opera House (Boudhors 1895-21) in the background.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, neo.Classical

PMR254-12
France, Alsace-Lorraine, Strasbourg: Wine House "Horologe Astronomique" on Rue de la Rape adjoining Palace Square.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval

PMR254-11
France, Alsace-Lorraine, Strasbourg: Romanesque south entrance to the cathedral; built between 1176 and 1439 in Romanesque-Gothic styles from local sandstone. At 142 metres, it was the highest building in the world until 1874. Original carvings 1230-40: "Death of Mary" in left tympanum, and "Crowning" in right tympanum.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, national heritage, mediaeval, medieval, masterpiece, stone carving, tracery, symmetry

PMR254-10
France, Alsace-Lorraine, Strasbourg: Renaissance-style "Kammerzell House" with its magificent carved woodwork (1467-1589) in the Cathedral Place.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR254-09
France, Alsace-Lorraine, Strasbourg: Gothic windows and flying buttresses on the south side of the cathedral, built between 1176 and 1439 in Romanesque-Gothic styles from local sandstone. At 142 metres, it was the highest building in the world until 1874.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, national heritage, mediaeval, medieval, masterpiece, stone carving, tracery, symmetry

PMR254-08
France, Alsace-Lorraine, Strasbourg: main facade of the Rohan Palace, designed by the Paris court architect Robert de Cotte for the Cardinal-Prince-Bishop Armand-Gaston de Rohjan-Soubise in 1742. It now houses the Art Gallery, Museum of Decorative Arts, and the Archeological Museum.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, reflections

PMR254-07
France, Alsace-Lorraine, Strasbourg: the Tanners' Quarter, with the famous Tanners' House in the foreground.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR254-06
France, Alsace-Lorraine, Strasbourg: splendid half-timbered Renaissance-style house.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR254-05
France, Alsace-Lorraine, Strasbourg: half-timbered houses fronting onto the Canal de Navigation in Petite France and mirrored in the water.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR254-04
France, Alsace-Lorraine, Strasbourg: half-timbered houses fronting onto the Canal de Navigation in Petite France.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR254-03
France, Alsace-Lorraine, Strasbourg: tense moment in a game of "canoe water polo" on the "Spitzmühle" Canal, with a 14th century tower in the background.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, water sport

PMR254-02
France, Alsace-Lorraine, Strasbourg: Rue des Moulins, looking south esat.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster, cobbled street

PMR254-01
France, Alsace-Lorraine, Strasbourg: Restaurant du Pont St. Martin and Rue des Moulins.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR253-12
France, Alsace-Lorraine, Strasbourg: river frontage of the Restaurant du Pont St. Martin with a fine display of geraniums.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR253-11
France, Alsace-Lorraine, Strasbourg: half-timbered buildings of the Tanners' District reflected in the waters of the River Ill.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR253-10
France, Alsace-Lorraine, Strasbourg: The Tanners' House (1572) in Petite France.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR253-09
France, Alsace-Lorraine, Strasbourg: Quai de la Petite France and river frontages.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, lreflections

PMR253-08
France, Alsace-Lorraine, Strasbourg: 15th century Vauban Rampart over the River Ill completed the ring of fortifications round the city. It now serves as a viewing terrace offering a fine panorama.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, reflections

PMR253-07
France, Alsace-Lorraine, Strasbourg: Pont M. Luther, with "Petite France" beyond.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, bridge, reflections

PMR253-06
France, Alsace-Lorraine, Strasbourg: the Historical Museum, with reflections in the River Ill.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, mediaeval, medieval

PMR253-05
France, Alsace-Lorraine, Strasbourg: the Old Customs House (1356) and Pont du Corbeau., mirrored in the waters or the River Ill.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, mediaeval, medieval, Gothic style, bridge

PMR253-04
France, Alsace-Lorraine, Strasbourg: view over the city to the south east from the base of the tower of the cathedral (above the belfry), with Rohan Palace in the foreground, then river frontages of Quai des Bateliers, church of St. Madelaine, Esplanade, and the new University buildings in the distance.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, panorama

PMR253-03
France, Alsace-Lorraine, Strasbourg: view over the city from the base of the tower of the cathedral (above the belfry).
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR253-02
France, Alsace-Lorraine, Strasbourg: west facade of the cathedral, built between 1176 and 1439 in Romanesque-Gothic styles from local sandstone. At 142 metres, it was the highest building in the world until 1874. Some details: over the arch: King Solomon on the Lion Throne; surmounted by the Virgin and Child and head of God the Father.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, national heritage, mediaeval, medieval, masterpiece, stone carving, tracery, symmetry

PMR253-01
France, Alsace-Lorraine, Strasbourg: west facade of the cathedral from the Rue Merciere.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, mediaeval, medieval, stone carving, rose window

PMR252-12
France, Alsace-Lorraine, Strasbourg: 15th century Vauban Rampart over the River Ill completed the ring of fortifications round the city. It now serves as a viewing terrace offering a fine panorama.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, reflections

PMR252-11
France, Alsace-Lorraine, Strasbourg: the 14th and 15th century towers and Ponts Couverts, gateway to "Petite France".
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, cathedral, reflections, calm

PMR251-12
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Blaubeuren: view of the south facade of Blaubeuren Monastery, with oriel in the foreground.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR251-11
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Blaubeuren: gatehouse and entry arch to the monastery grounds.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR251-09
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Blaubeuren: the "Blautopf" (Blue Pool), subterranean source of the River Blau, with the Old Hammer Mill and reflections of the church.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR251-08
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Blaubeuren: the "Blautopf" (Blue Pool), subterranean source of the River Blau. View from the wood above and behind the pool.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR251-07
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Blaubeuren: the "Blautopf" (Blue Pool), subterranean source of the River Blau.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR251-06
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Blaubeuren: the old hammer mill, with mill race and water wheel, with the weir on the River Blau in the foreground.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR251-05
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Blaubeuren: the south-east corner of the museum with stream.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR251-04
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Blaubeuren: the local museum, in the grounds of the monastery, of half-timbered construction.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR251-03
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Blaubeuren: view of the monastery and church from the east. Now in use as as a Protestant Seminary.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR251-02
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Blaubeuren: south facade of the former Benedictine Monastery, built between 1466 and 1510.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR251-01
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Blaubeuren: half-timbered facade of Matthäus Alber Haus in Klosterstrasse, built in 1602.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR248-06
Italy, Marche, Urbino: the Duomo (Cathedral) dates back to 1021 but was destroyed in an earthquake in1789 and rebuilt in neo-Classical style in 1801.
Keywords: architecture, historic, heritage, culture, national heritage, church, Catholic

PMR248-05
Republic of San Marino (population ca. 32,000): policewoman holding up the traffic for pedestrians coming out of the San Francisco Gate.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, tourism, defence

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

PMR248-03
Republic of San Marino (population ca. 32,000): the castellated Town Hall and Statue of Liberty, with the Righi restaurant in the foreground.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, tourism, defence

PMR248-01
Republic of San Marino (population ca. 32,000): view of the entrance to the Guaita Fortress, with the castellated Town Hall, and hills to the west.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, tourism, defence

PMR242-06
Germany, Bavaria, Hof: market square and St. Michael's Church (1380-86). Hof is in the Franconian Forest near the old East German border.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval

PMR242-05
Germany, Bavaria, Hof: Rathaus (Town Hall), built 1563-6 by Nikolaus Hofmann from Halle. Hof is in the Franconian Forest near the old East German border.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval

PMR242-04
Germany, Bavaria, Marktredwitz: historic Rathaus (Town Hall) with maypole in the Fichtelgebirge (mountains).
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, Oberfranken

PMR242-03
Germany, Bavaria, Marktredwitz: historic Rathaus (Town Hall) in the Fichtelgebirge (mountains).
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, Oberfranken

PMR242-02
Germany, Franconia, Auerbach: historic Rathaus (Town Hall) in "Swiss Franconia".
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval

PMR239-12
Germany, Bremen: view of the working windmill from the Herdentorsteinweg Bridge with reflections in the water.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful

PMR239-11
Germany, Bremen: a working windmill surrounded by colourful flower beds and parkland in the centre of the city.
Keywords: metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, gardens, landscape

PMR239-10
Germany, Bremen: the Gewerbehaus, a handsome stone building in the Renaissance style.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval

PMR239-09
Germany, Bremen: view of the Market Place and Gothic Rathaus (Town Hall) from the corner of the Cathedral of St. Petri.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval

PMR239-08
Germany, Bremen: gilded figure with sword over the entrance to Böttcherstrasse, an alley built in the "Jugendstil" (Art-Deco) between 1923 and 1933 by the industrialist Roselius.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful

PMR239-07
Germany, Bremen: the 30-foot-high statue of Roland with Gothic canopy, dating from 1400, which dominates the old Market Place.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, monument

PMR235-10
Romania, Moldavia, Vatra Dornei: Moldavian in national dress with embroidery covered jacket, standing in front of his house, with its wrought iron fence and ornate facade.
Keywords: colourful, architecture, rustical, rural, landscape, countryside, farmland, picturesque, traditional, wooden construction

PMR234-03
Romania, Moldavia, Gura Humorului: Moldavian family group in traditional national costume on Easter Monday.
Keywords: colourful, Christian, rustical, rural, street scene, landscape, countryside, farmland, picturesque

PMR233-11
Romania, Moldavia, Gura Humorului: Moldavian married couple in traditional national costume on Easter Monday.
Keywords: colourful, Christian, rustical, rural, street scene, landscape, countryside, farmland, picturesque

PMR233-03
Romania, Moldavia, Cimpulung Moldovenesc: young man in ornate Moldavian national dress.
Keywords: colourful, rustical, rural, street scene, landscape, countryside, picturesque

PMR227-06
Greece, Athens: the National Archeological Museum, the world's leading nuseum for Greek antiquities.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, Greek, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, architecture, classical, heritage, monument, capital city

PMR225-12
Greece, Athens: students selling artefacts in front of the university, which lies between the Academy of Science and National Library.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, Greek, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, architecture, classical, heritage, monument, capital city

PMR225-08
Greece, Athens: statue of Ionnis Andreou Varvakis (1745-1825), a Greek hero, in the National Gardens.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, Greek, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, architecture, classical, heritage, monument, capital city

PMR223-09
Greece, Thessaloniki: a common sight - the wayside shrines come in all shapes and sizes.
Keywords: picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, religion, tradition, venerated

PMR223-06
Greece, Thessaloniki: the promenade, with the historic White Tower in the distance.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval

PMR223-04
Greece, Thessaloniki: Basilica of St. Demetrios, rebuilt 1926-48 aftrer a fire, using the original masonry.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, church, religion

PMR223-03
Greece, Thessaloniki: the Arch of Galerius, erected in 303 AD to commemorate the victory of the Roman Emperor over the Persians.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, ruin, monument, Graeco-Roman, masonry

PMR222-02
Austria, Tyrol: the tiny Thiersee (Lake Thier), almost on the German border, in autumn colours.
Keywords: alpine, picturesque, Alps, culture, national heritage, colourful, reflections

PMR222-01
Austria, Tyrol, Kufstein: view of the town and fortress with the Kaiser mountains in the background, with autumn foliage in the foreground.
Keywords: alpine, picturesque, Alps, historic, culture, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, defence, fortifications, border-town

PMR221-12
Austria, Tyrol, Kufstein: Auracher Löchl, showing the arched bridge with frescoes.
Keywords: alpine, picturesque, Alps, historic, culture, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, defence, fortifications, border-town

PMR221-11
Austria, Tyrol, Kufstein: Auracher Löchl, a picturesque corner of old Kufstein.
Keywords: alpine, picturesque, Alps, historic, culture, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, defence, fortifications, border-town

PMR221-10
Austria, Tyrol, Kufstein: the fortress yard and "Peacock Gate", overlooked by the Emperor's Tower.
Keywords: alpine, picturesque, Alps, historic, culture, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, defence, fortifications, border-town

PMR221-09
Austria, Tyrol, Kufstein: the Kaiserturm (Emperor's Tower), central strongpoint of the fortress, built in 1522.
Keywords: alpine, picturesque, Alps, historic, culture, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, defence, fortifications, border-town

PMR221-08
Austria, Tyrol, Kufstein: casemates of the fortress, and view along the Inn valley towards Innsbruck.
Keywords: alpine, picturesque, Alps, historic, culture, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, defence, fortifications, border-town

PMR221-07
Austria, Tyrol, Kufstein: view of the river, the railway station, and part of the town, from the fortress.
Keywords: alpine, picturesque, Alps, historic, culture, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, defence, fortifications, border-town

PMR221-06
Austria, Tyrol, Kufstein: River Inn promenade with the fortress in the background.
Keywords: alpine, picturesque, Alps, historic, culture, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, defence, fortifications, border-town

PMR220-12
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: 175th Oktoberfest Costume Procession on 22.9.85: fantastic headdresses of the ceremonial costumes of "D'Hochgründecker" from Bischofshofen, Salzburg, Austria.
Keywords: colourful, beer festival, München, traditional, dirndl, uniform, national dress, regional dress, lederhosen, ceremonial

PMR220-11
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: 175th Oktoberfest Costume Procession on 22.9.85: wagon of the Silesian Costume Group, Munich, drawn by two oxen decorated with flowers.
Keywords: colourful, beer festival, München, traditional, dirndl, uniform, national dress, regional dress, lederhosen, ceremonial

PMR220-10
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: 175th Oktoberfest Costume Procession on 22.9.85: Austrian drummers and halberdiers in the historical uniform of the Salzburg town guard, about 1755.
Keywords: colourful, beer festival, München, traditional, dirndl, uniform, national dress, regional dress, lederhosen, ceremonial

PMR220-09
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: 175th Oktoberfest Costume Procession on 22.9.85: brass band from Hemmingen, Baden Württemburg, in the uniform of the Württemburg Hussars of around 1800.
Keywords: colourful, beer festival, München, traditional, dirndl, uniform, national dress, regional dress, lederhosen, ceremonial

PMR220-08
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: 175th Oktoberfest Costume Procession on 22.9.85: the "Shooting King" of a Bavarian shooting club, with chain of office and medallions, accompanied by girls in blue dirndls holding aloft an arch of flowers. Each year the holder donates a medallion to the chain of office.
Keywords: colourful, beer festival, München, traditional, dirndl, uniform, national dress, regional dress, lederhosen, ceremonial

PMR220-07
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: 175th Oktoberfest Costume Procession on 22.9.85: the "Shooting King" of a Bavarian shooting club, with chain of office and medallions, accompanied by girls in matching pink and black dresses.
Keywords: colourful, beer festival, München, traditional, dirndl, uniform, national dress, regional dress, lederhosen, ceremonial

PMR220-06
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: 175th Oktoberfest Costume Procession on 22.9.85: girls in the matching blue dresses of a Bavarian Sports Association.
Keywords: colourful, beer festival, München, traditional, dirndl, uniform, national dress, regional dress, lederhosen, ceremonial

PMR220-05
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: 175th Oktoberfest Costume Procession on 22.9.85: young Sardinians of the "Centro Su Gennargentu", Munich.
Keywords: colourful, beer festival, München, traditional, dirndl, uniform, national dress, regional dress, lederhosen, ceremonial

PMR220-04
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: 175th Oktoberfest Costume Procession on 22.9.85: Bavarian brass band in traditional costume with embroidered Lederhosen.
Keywords: colourful, beer festival, München, traditional, dirndl, uniform, national dress, regional dress, lederhosen, ceremonial

PMR220-03
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: 175th Oktoberfest Costume Procession on 22.9.85: mother and children in matching costumes, with veteran wickerwork perambulator.
Keywords: colourful, beer festival, München, traditional, dirndl, uniform, national dress, regional dress, lederhosen, ceremonial

PMR220-02
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: 175th Oktoberfest Costume Procession on 22.9.85: youngsters wearing traditional Bavarian costumes.
Keywords: colourful, beer festival, München, traditional, dirndl, uniform, national dress, regional dress, lederhosen, ceremonial

PMR220-01
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: 175th Oktoberfest Costume Procession on 22.9.85 historic ladies' and gentlemen's dress of 19th century Munich.
Keywords: colourful, beer festival, München, traditional, dirndl, uniform, national dress, regional dress, lederhosen, ceremonial

PMR219-12
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: 175th Oktoberfest Costume Procession on 22.9.85: stilt-walkers "Les Echasseurs Namurois", from Namur, Belgium.
Keywords: colourful, beer festival, München, traditional, dirndl, uniform, national dress, regional dress, lederhosen, ceremonial

PMR219-11
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: 175th Oktoberfest Costume Procession on 22.9.85: ceremonial band of the Crossbowmen, from Simbach, Lower Bavaria.
Keywords: colourful, beer festival, München, traditional, dirndl, uniform, national dress, regional dress, lederhosen, ceremonial

PMR219-10
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: 175th Oktoberfest Costume Procession on 22.9.85: wagon drawn by a team of 4 ponies and accompanied by men in Bavarian national dress (Lederhosen).
Keywords: colourful, beer festival, München, traditional, dirndl, uniform, national dress, regional dress, lederhosen, ceremonial

PMR219-09
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: 175th Oktoberfest Costume Procession on 22.9.85: ceremonial band of Bavarian Territorials from Esselbach in the Spessart.
Keywords: colourful, beer festival, München, traditional, dirndl, uniform, national dress, regional dress, lederhosen, ceremonial

PMR219-08
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: 175th Oktoberfest Costume Procession on 22.9.85: Leading the procession, the symbol of Munich, the Münchener Kindl (Stephanie Hagn).
Keywords: colourful, beer festival, München, traditional, dirndl, uniform, national dress, regional dress, lederhosen, ceremonial

PMR219-07
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: 175th Oktoberfest Costume Procession on 22.9.85: knights with horses in jousting colours.
Keywords: colourful, beer festival, München, traditional, dirndl, uniform, national dress, regional dress, lederhosen, ceremonial

PMR218-09
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Chiemgau: Herrenchiemsee Palace, on an island in Lake Chiem. Jetty with yachts on Lake Chiem with the Alps in the background.
Keywords: national heritage, picturesque, historic, sailing, Alpen panorama, tranquil, calm, peaceful

PMR218-08
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Chiemgau: Herrenchiemsee Palace, on an island in Lake Chiem. Jetty with yachts on Lake Chiem with the Alps in the background.
Keywords: national heritage, picturesque, historic, sailing, Alpen panorama, tranquil, calm, peaceful

PMR218-07
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Chiemgau: Herrenchiemsee Palace, on an island in Lake Chiem, was built by King Ludwig II of Bavaria in 1878, after being inspired by the French King Louis IV and the Palace of Versailles. View of the Palace facade from the gardens, with colourful flower beds in the foreground.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, picturesque, magnificence, splendour, pomp, historic, gardens, grounds, park, fountain

PMR218-06
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Chiemgau: Herrenchiemsee Palace, on an island in Lake Chiem, was built by King Ludwig II of Bavaria in 1878, after being inspired by the French King Louis IV and the Palace of Versailles. View of the Palace facade from the gardens, with colourful flower beds in the foreground.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, picturesque, magnificence, splendour, pomp, historic, gardens, grounds, park, fountain

PMR218-05
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Chiemgau: Herrenchiemsee Palace, on an island in Lake Chiem, was built by King Ludwig II of Bavaria in 1878, after being inspired by the French King Louis IV and the Palace of Versailles. The Latona Fountain and colourful flowerbeds.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, picturesque, magnificence, splendour, pomp, historic, grounds, park, gardens

PMR215-09
Germany, Bavaria, Altötting: a few of the votive plaques lining the walls and roof of the galleries surrounding the Holy Chapel (8th century).
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, pilgrim, pilgrimage, shrine, church, votive gifts, attraction, historical, religious centre

PMR215-08
Germany, Bavaria, Altötting: the Baroque Church of St. Magdalena, and the Stiftskirche (Parish Church)(late Gothic) with the little Holy Chapel (8th century) in front. View from the far side of the vast square.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, pilgrim, pilgrimage, shrine, church, votive gifts, attraction, historical, religious centre

PMR215-07
Germany, Bavaria, Altötting: the Holy Chapel, dating from the 8th century, visited by half a million pilgrims every year.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, pilgrim, pilgrimage, shrine, church, votive gifts, attraction, historical, religious centre

PMR212-07
Czechoslovakia, Prague: the Old Jewish Cemetery contains about 12,000 gravestones, the oldest dated 1439.
Keywords: historic, national heritage, metropolis, architecture, capital city, culture, picturesque, UNESCO, burial ground

PMR212-06
Czechoslovakia, Prague: Church of St. James, dating from 1232: stucco relief over the main portal by the Italian, Ottavio Mosto.
Keywords: historic, national heritage, metropolis, architecture, capital city, culture, picturesque, UNESCO

PMR212-05
Czechoslovakia, Prague: Town Hall, dating from the 14th century. Expansion resulted in the progressive take-over of adjoining houses until the whole row was incorporated. The famous horologe in the base of the tower dates from early 15th century.
Keywords: historic, national heritage, metropolis, architecture, capital city, culture, picturesque, UNESCO

PMR212-04
Czechoslovakia, Prague: Old Town Square, the centre of old Prague, with the John Huss memorial (1915) and the Baroque Church of St. Nicholas, built to plans of Ignaz Dienzenhofer in 1732-35.
Keywords: historic, national heritage, metropolis, architecture, capital city, culture, picturesque, cobblestones, UNESCO

PMR212-03
Czechoslovakia, Prague: Powder Tower, dating from 1475, once one of the city's principal gates, now badly in need of cleaning, stands at the entrance to the Place of the Republic.
Keywords: historic, national heritage, metropolis, architecture, capital city, culture, picturesque, tram, UNESCO

PMR212-02
Czechoslovakia, Prague: modern sculpture of a woman in the new (1985) pedestrian precinct adjoining the theatre.
Keywords: national heritage, metropolis, architecture, capital city, culture, picturesque, monument, statue, UNESCO

PMR212-01
Czechoslovakia, Prague: National Theatre, architect Josef Zitek, completed in 1881, now fully renovated, inside and out, confronted by a modern all-glass facade.
Keywords: historic, national heritage, metropolis, architecture, capital city, culture, picturesque, opera house, UNESCO

PMR208-06
Israel, Jerusalem: the Church of All Nations and the Russian Church of Mary Magdalene, built in 1888 for Tsar Alexander III. In the foreground is Qidron Valley.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, tradition, culture, capital city, religious centre, Christian, Jewish, Muslim, Orthodox, walled city, fortifications, defence, cosmopolitan, picturesque

PMR205-04
Israel, Negev Desert: En Gedi National Park during Jewish Bank Holiday (Passover). Fresh water is always a magnet in the Negev Desert. Leopards can sometimes be seen in this valley, as well as ibex.
Keywords: desert, colourful, picturesque, sunbathing, swimming, cooling off, refreshing

PMR205-03
Israel, Negev Desert: En Gedi National Park during Jewish Bank Holiday (Passover). Fresh water is always a magnet in the Negev Desert. Leopards can sometimes be seen in this valley, as well as ibex.
Keywords: desert, colourful, picturesque, sunbathing, swimming, cooling off, refreshing

PMR203-04
Israel, Negev Desert: Makhtesh Ramon, a 35-kilometre-long wall of a crater, 500 metres deep, caused by erosion, breached by a road at Mizpe Ramon. Now part of the Ramon National Park. Late afternoon view from the observatory and museum.
Keywords: desert, sandstone, geological, rock formations, barren, waterless, colourful, picturesque

PMR203-03
Israel, Negev Desert: Makhtesh Ramon, a 35-kilometre-long wall of a crater, 500 metres deep, caused by erosion, breached by a road at Mizpe Ramon. Now part of the Ramon National Park.
Keywords: desert, sandstone, geological, rock formations, barren, waterless, colourful, picturesque

PMR202-05
Israel, Negev Desert, Timna Valley National Park: view from the top of King Solomon's Pillars.
Keywords: desert, sandstone, geological, rock formations, barren, waterless, colourful, picturesque

PMR202-04
Israel, Negev Desert, Timna Valley National Park: contorted rock formations rising high between the Pillars of King Solomon.
Keywords: desert, sandstone, geological, rock formations, barren, waterless, colourful, picturesque

PMR202-03
Israel, Negev Desert, Timna Valley National Park: King Solomon's Pillars, red sandstone, 50 metres high.
Keywords: desert, sandstone, geological, rock formations, barren, waterless, colourful, picturesque

PMR202-02
Israel, Negev Desert, Timna Valley National Park: cliffs forming the north-western boundary, with a tree in the foreground.
Keywords: desert, sandstone, geological, rock formations, barren, waterless, colourful, picturesque

PMR202-01
Israel, Negev Desert, Timna Valley National Park: cliffs forming the north-western boundary.
Keywords: desert, sandstone, geological, rock formations, barren, waterless, colourful, picturesque

PMR201-12
Israel, Negev Desert, Timna Valley National Park: typical landscape with different coloured rocks
Keywords: desert, sandstone, geological, rock formations, barren, waterless, colourful, picturesque

PMR201-11
Israel, Negev Desert, Timna Valley National Park: entrance to a copper mine, possibly dating from 4000 BC, the oldest known shaft-and-gallery mines. Another behind.
Keywords: desert, sandstone, geological, rock formations, barren, waterless, colourful, picturesque

PMR201-10
Israel, Negev Desert: "The Arches", a natural feature in the sandstone cliffs in the Timna Valley National Park.
Keywords: desert, sandstone, geological, rock formations, barren, waterless, colourful, picturesque

PMR201-09
Israel, Negev Desert: view of Timna Valley National Park, showing some of the rock formations of dark granite, red sandstone, and paler dolomite and limestone.
Keywords: desert, sandstone, geological, rock formations, barren, waterless, colourful, picturesque

PMR201-08
Israel, Negev Desert: the Mushroom Rock of vivid red sandstone in the Timna Valley National Park. Nearby are a number of early copper smelting sites used by the Egyptians in 1400/1300 BC.
Keywords: desert, sandstone, geological, rock formations, barren, waterless, colourful, picturesque

PMR201-07
Israel, Negev Desert: the Mushroom Rock of vivid red sandstone in the Timna Valley National Park.
Keywords: desert, sandstone, geological, rock formations, barren, waterless, colourful, picturesque

PMR-D4016
People's Republic of China, Hunan Province, Yongzhou City: red ladies' drummer band serenading the guests of the Fanceden Hotel with patriotic songs.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, national heritage, culture, sculpture, Mao Tse Tung, red book, socialist

PMR-D4015
People's Republic of China, Hunan Province, Yongzhou City: red statue of Mao Zedong in the foyer of the Fanceden Hotel.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, national heritage, culture, sculpture, Mao Tse Tung, red book, socialist

PMR-D4014
People's Republic of China, Jiangxi Province, Jingdezhen: large residence with a semi-circular fountain pool containing figures of the 12 Chinese year names: rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, goat, monkey, rooster, dog, pig,
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, culture, sculpture, calendar, zodiac, architecture

PMR-D4000
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: display of colourful Chinese lanterns in front of a lantern shop.
Keywords: architecture, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, Venice of the East, ancient, photogenic, lights

PMR-D3999
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: display of colourful Chinese lanterns in front of a lantern shop.
Keywords: architecture, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, Venice of the East, ancient, photogenic, lights

PMR-D3998
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: night view of Xishi River, with Chinese lanterns reflected in the water.
Keywords: architecture, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, Venice of the East, ancient, photogenic

PMR-D3997
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: night view of Xishi River, with the lanterns of a restaurant and a traditional bridge reflected in the water.
Keywords: architecture, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, Venice of the East, ancient, photogenic

PMR-D3996
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: night view of Xishi River, overlooked by a row of ancient residences, their lights reflected in the water.
Keywords: architecture, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, Venice of the East, ancient, photogenic

PMR-D3995
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: evening view of Xishi River, overlooked by a row of ancient residences.
Keywords: architecture, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, Venice of the East, ancient, photogenic, boat, barge, lights

PMR-D3994
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: evening view of Xishi River, overlooked by a row of ancient residences.
Keywords: architecture, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, Venice of the East, ancient, photogenic, boat, barge, lights

PMR-D3993
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: evening view of Xishi River, overlooked by a row of ancient residences.
Keywords: architecture, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, Venice of the East, ancient, photogenic, boat, barge, lights

PMR-D3992
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: evening view of Xishi River, overlooked by a row of ancient residences.
Keywords: architecture, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, Venice of the East, ancient, photogenic, boat, barge, lights

PMR-D3696
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Guilin: view of the landscape of karst hills from the top of the Yao Mountain, at 903 metres, the highest in Guilin, reached by chair-lift.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, geology, ranges of hills, extraordinary, breathtaking, remarkable

PMR-D3695
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Guilin: view of the landscape of karst hills from the top of the Yao Mountain, at 903 metres, the highest in Guilin, reached by chair-lift.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, geology, ranges of hills, extraordinary, breathtaking, remarkable

PMR-D3694
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Guilin: symbol-covered stone column near the top of the Yao Mountain, at 903 metres, the highest in Guilin, reached by chair-lift.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, culture, sculpture, metalwork

PMR-D3693
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Guilin: red prayer ribbons cover the trees near the top of the Yao Mountain, at 903 metres, the highest in Guilin, reached by chair-lift.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, culture, colourful

PMR-D3692
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Guilin: figures representing the 12 Chinese year names: rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, goat, monkey, rooster, dog, pig, with prayer ribbons in the trees, on the Yao Mountain, at 903 metres, the highest in Guilin, reached by chair-lift.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, culture, sculpture, calendar, zodiac

PMR-D3691
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Guilin: figures representing the 12 Chinese year names: rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, goat, monkey, rooster, dog, pig, on the Yao Mountain, at 903 metres, the highest in Guilin, reached by chair-lift.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, culture, sculpture, calendar, zodiac

PMR-D3690
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Guilin: bronze relief near the top of the Yao Mountain, at 903 metres, the highest in Guilin, reached by chair-lift.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, culture, sculpture, metalwork

PMR-D3689
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Guilin: Tang Dynasty figures near the top of the Yao Mountain, at 903 metres, the highest in Guilin, reached by chair-lift.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, ancient, culture, Buddhist, temple, statue

PMR-D3688
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Guilin: view of the landscape of karst hills from the top of the Yao Mountain, at 903 metres, the highest in Guilin, reached by chair-lift.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, geology, ranges of hills, extraordinary, breathtaking, remarkable

PMR-D3687
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Guilin: Tang Dynasty figure near the top of the Yao Mountain, at 903 metres, the highest in Guilin, reached by chair-lift.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, ancient, culture, Buddhist, temple, statue

PMR-D3686
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Guilin: Tang Dynasty figures near the top of the Yao Mountain, at 903 metres, the highest in Guilin, reached by chair-lift.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, ancient, culture, Buddhist, temple, statue

PMR-D3685
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Guilin: view of the landscape of karst hills from the top of the Yao Mountain, at 903 metres, the highest in Guilin, reached by chair-lift.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, geology, ranges of hills, extraordinary, breathtaking, remarkable

PMR-D3684
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Guilin: view of the landscape of karst hills from the top of the Yao Mountain, at 903 metres, the highest in Guilin, reached by chair-lift.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, geology, ranges of hills, extraordinary, breathtaking, remarkable

PMR-D3683
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Guilin: Ming Emperor's burial site contaning the tombs of 11 princes of the Jingjiang Family, descendants of King Jingjiang, himself the nephew of a Ming Emperor (Ming Dynasty 1368-1644).
View of the Sacred Way and entrance lodge from the Prayer Hall.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, ancient, burial place, cemetery, tombs, mausoleum

PMR-D3682
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Guilin: Ming Emperor's burial site contaning the tombs of 11 princes of the Jingjiang Family, descendants of King Jingjiang, himself the nephew of a Ming Emperor (Ming Dynasty 1368-1644).
Stone statues lining the Sacred Way. The central stone path is reserved for the Emperor.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, ancient, burial place, cemetery, tombs, mausoleum

PMR-D3681
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Guilin: Ming Emperor's burial site contaning the tombs of 11 princes of the Jingjiang Family, descendants of King Jingjiang, himself the nephew of a Ming Emperor (Ming Dynasty 1368-1644).
Carvings on the roof of the Prayer Hall.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, ancient, burial place, cemetery, tombs, mausoleum

PMR-D3680
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Guilin: Ming Emperor's burial site contaning the tombs of 11 princes of the Jingjiang Family, descendants of King Jingjiang, himself the nephew of a Ming Emperor (Ming Dynasty 1368-1644).
One of the stone statues lining the sacred way.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, ancient, burial place, cemetery, tombs, mausoleum

PMR-D3679
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Guilin: typical Guangxi graveyard with traditional round graves.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, ancient, burial place, cemetery, tombs

PMR-D3678
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Guilin: typical Guangxi graveyard with traditional round graves.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, ancient, burial place, cemetery, tombs

PMR-D3677
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Guilin: typical Guangxi graveyard with traditional round graves.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, ancient, burial place, cemetery, tombs

PMR-D3676
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province: the Ling Canal., near Guilin, was built in 214 BC, the world's first canal to link two river valleys (Yangtze and Pearl River) across the land contours. A park and museum provide views and technical details. Dual colour hibiscus bush in the park.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, ancient, photogenic, waterways, historic, UNESCO, botanical, flowering tree, Lingqu

PMR-D3675
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province: the Ling Canal., near Guilin, was built in 214 BC, the world's first canal to link two river valleys (Yangtze and Pearl River) across the land contours. A park and museum provide views and technical details. Punt, used to show visitors around, with the weir in the background.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, ancient, photogenic, waterways, historic, UNESCO, boat, Lingqu

PMR-D3674
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province: the Ling Canal., near Guilin, was built in 214 BC, the world's first canal to link two river valleys (Yangtze and Pearl River) across the land contours. A park and museum provide views and technical details. Punts are used to show visitors round.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, ancient, photogenic, waterways, historic, UNESCO, boat, Lingqu

PMR-D3673
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province: the Ling Canal., near Guilin, was built in 214 BC, the world's first canal to link two river valleys (Yangtze and Pearl River) across the land contours. A park and museum provide views and technical details. The original weir, to maintain the water level.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, ancient, photogenic, waterways, historic, UNESCO, Lingqu

PMR-D3671
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province: the Ling Canal., near Guilin, was built in 214 BC, the world's first canal to link two river valleys (Yangtze and Pearl River) across the land contours. A park and museum provide views and technical details. Punt, on a leafy backwater in the park.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, ancient, photogenic, waterways, historic, UNESCO, boat, Lingqu

PMR-D3669
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province: the Ling Canal., near Guilin, was built in 214 BC, the world's first canal to link two river valleys (Yangtze and Pearl River) across the land contours. A park and museum provide views and technical details.
One of a pair of horsemen guarding the entrance to the park.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, ancient, photogenic, waterways, historic, UNESCO, Lingqu

PMR-D3666
People's Republic of China, Anhui Province: the village of Xidi was founded in 1047 by descendents of the last Tang emperor and still has many of its "Huizhou" style historic buildings: panoramic view of the village with every available square metre of land under cultivation.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, tourist attraction, historic, architecture

PMR-D3665
People's Republic of China, Anhui Province: the village of Xidi was founded in 1047 by descendents of the last Tang emperor and still has many of its "Huizhou" style historic buildings: panoramic view of the village with every available square metre of land under cultivation.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, tourist attraction, historic, architecture

PMR-D3664
People's Republic of China, Anhui Province: the village of Xidi was founded in 1047 by descendents of the last Tang emperor and still has many of its "Huizhou" style historic buildings: student from the art school at work.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, tourist attraction, historic, architecture

PMR-D3663
People's Republic of China, Anhui Province: the village of Xidi was founded in 1047 by descendents of the last Tang emperor and still has many of its "Huizhou" style historic buildings: student from the art school at work.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, tourist attraction, historic, architecture

PMR-D3662
People's Republic of China, Anhui Province: the village of Xidi was founded in 1047 by descendents of the last Tang emperor and still has many of its "Huizhou" style historic buildings: student from the art school at work.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, tourist attraction, historic, architecture

PMR-D3661
People's Republic of China, Anhui Province: the village of Xidi was founded in 1047 by descendents of the last Tang emperor and still has many of its "Huizhou" style historic buildings: students from the art school at work.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, tourist attraction, historic, architecture

PMR-D3660
People's Republic of China, Anhui Province: the village of Xidi was founded in 1047 by descendents of the last Tang emperor and still has many of its "Huizhou" style historic buildings: tray of drying red peppers.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, tourist attraction, historic, architecture

PMR-D3659
People's Republic of China, Anhui Province: the village of Xidi was founded in 1047 by descendents of the last Tang emperor and still has many of its "Huizhou" style historic buildings: amusing clay masks hanging over a shop window.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, tourist attraction, historic, architecture

PMR-D3658
People's Republic of China, Anhui Province: the village of Xidi was founded in 1047 by descendents of the last Tang emperor and still has many of its "Huizhou" style historic buildings: tableau celebrating a panda centenary near the entrance to the village.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, tourist attraction, historic, architecture

PMR-D3657
People's Republic of China, Anhui Province: the village of Hongcun dates from the Song Dynasty and was founded by members of the Wang clan: reflections in Moon Pond with orange Chinese lanterns in profusion.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, tourist attraction, historic

PMR-D3656
People's Republic of China, Anhui Province: the village of Hongcun dates from the Song Dynasty and was founded by members of the Wang clan: courtyard with gardens adjoining a traditional house.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, tourist attraction, historic

PMR-D3655
People's Republic of China, Anhui Province: the village of Hongcun dates from the Song Dynasty and was founded by members of the Wang clan: beautifully carved stone lights in a garden wall.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, tourist attraction, historic

PMR-D3654
People's Republic of China, Anhui Province: the village of Hongcun dates from the Song Dynasty and was founded by members of the Wang clan: reflections in the pond in the historic centre.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, tourist attraction, historic

PMR-D3653
People's Republic of China, Anhui Province: the village of Hongcun dates from the Song Dynasty and was founded by members of the Wang clan: typical street with channel for running water system.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, tourist attraction, historic

PMR-D3652
People's Republic of China, Anhui Province: the village of Hongcun dates from the Song Dynasty and was founded by members of the Wang clan: historic meeting hall with original furnishings.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, tourist attraction, historic

PMR-D3651
People's Republic of China, Anhui Province: the village of Hongcun dates from the Song Dynasty and was founded by members of the Wang clan: intricately carved and coloured wooden doors.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, tourist attraction, historic

PMR-D3650
People's Republic of China, Anhui Province: the village of Hongcun dates from the Song Dynasty and was founded by members of the Wang clan: intricate wooden carving showing scenes of everyday activities (closer view).
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, tourist attraction, historic

PMR-D3649
People's Republic of China, Anhui Province: the village of Hongcun dates from the Song Dynasty and was founded by members of the Wang clan: intricate wooden carving showing scenes of everyday activities.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, tourist attraction, historic

PMR-D3648
People's Republic of China, Anhui Province: the village of Hongcun dates from the Song Dynasty and was founded by members of the Wang clan: courtyard at thr rear of a meeting hall.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, tourist attraction, historic

PMR-D3647
People's Republic of China, Anhui Province: the village of Hongcun dates from the Song Dynasty and was founded by members of the Wang clan: historic meeting hall.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, tourist attraction, historic

PMR-D3646
People's Republic of China, Anhui Province: the village of Hongcun dates from the Song Dynasty and was founded by members of the Wang clan: reflections in Moon Pond with orange Chinese lanterns in profusion.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, tourist attraction, historic

PMR-D3645
People's Republic of China, Anhui Province: the village of Hongcun dates from the Song Dynasty and was founded by members of the Wang clan: reflections in Moon Pond with orange Chinese lanterns in profusion.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, tourist attraction, historic

PMR-D3644
People's Republic of China, Anhui Province: the village of Hongcun dates from the Song Dynasty and was founded by members of the Wang clan: colourful seeds and spices on sale in the marketplace.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, tourist attraction, historic

PMR-D3643
People's Republic of China, Anhui Province: the village of Hongcun dates from the Song Dynasty and was founded by members of the Wang clan: the old schoolroom has been preserved.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, tourist attraction, historic

PMR-D3642
People's Republic of China, Anhui Province: the village of Hongcun dates from the Song Dynasty and was founded by members of the Wang clan: reflections in Moon Pond with orange Chinese lanterns in profusion.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, tourist attraction, historic

PMR-D3641
People's Republic of China, Anhui Province: the village of Hongcun dates from the Song Dynasty and was founded by members of the Wang clan: reflections of the bridge (which appears in the film "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon") in Moon Pond.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, tourist attraction, historic

PMR-D3640
People's Republic of China, Anhui Province: the village of Hongcun dates from the Song Dynasty and was founded by members of the Wang clan: reflections of the bridge (which appears in the film "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon") in Moon Pond.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, tourist attraction, historic

PMR-D3639
People's Republic of China, Anhui Province: the village of Hongcun dates from the Song Dynasty and was founded by members of the Wang clan: reflections in Moon Pond with orange Chinese lanterns in profusion.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, tourist attraction, historic

PMR-D3638
People's Republic of China, Anhui Province: ancient stone bridge of traditional form.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture

PMR-D3635
People's Republic of China, Anhui Province: the breathtaking scenery provided by the Huangshan granite peaks ("Yellow Mountains") with their Huangshan Pine trees, has a unique beauty which generations of artists have tried to capture.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, rock formations, landscape, tranquility, idyllic, fantastic, lush, geology, artistic, tourist attraction

PMR-D3634
People's Republic of China, Anhui Province: the breathtaking scenery provided by the Huangshan granite peaks ("Yellow Mountains") with their Huangshan Pine trees, has a unique beauty which generations of artists have tried to capture.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, rock formations, landscape, tranquility, idyllic, fantastic, lush, geology, artistic, tourist attraction

PMR-D3633
People's Republic of China, Anhui Province: the breathtaking scenery provided by the Huangshan granite peaks ("Yellow Mountains") with their Huangshan Pine trees, has a unique beauty which generations of artists have tried to capture.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, rock formations, landscape, tranquility, idyllic, fantastic, lush, geology, artistic, tourist attraction

PMR-D3632
People's Republic of China, Anhui Province: the breathtaking scenery provided by the Huangshan granite peaks ("Yellow Mountains") with their Huangshan Pine trees, has a unique beauty which generations of artists have tried to capture.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, rock formations, landscape, tranquility, idyllic, fantastic, lush, geology, artistic, tourist attraction

PMR-D3631
People's Republic of China, Anhui Province: the breathtaking scenery provided by the Huangshan granite peaks ("Yellow Mountains") with their Huangshan Pine trees, has a unique beauty which generations of artists have tried to capture.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, rock formations, landscape, tranquility, idyllic, fantastic, lush, geology, artistic, tourist attraction

PMR-D3630
People's Republic of China, Anhui Province: the breathtaking scenery provided by the Huangshan granite peaks ("Yellow Mountains") with their Huangshan Pine trees, has a unique beauty which generations of artists have tried to capture.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, rock formations, landscape, tranquility, idyllic, fantastic, lush, geology, artistic, tourist attraction

PMR-D3629
People's Republic of China, Anhui Province: the breathtaking scenery provided by the Huangshan granite peaks ("Yellow Mountains") with their Huangshan Pine trees, has a unique beauty which generations of artists have tried to capture.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, rock formations, landscape, tranquility, idyllic, fantastic, lush, geology, artistic, tourist attraction

PMR-D3628
People's Republic of China, Anhui Province: the breathtaking scenery provided by the Huangshan granite peaks ("Yellow Mountains") with their Huangshan Pine trees, has a unique beauty which generations of artists have tried to capture.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, rock formations, landscape, tranquility, idyllic, fantastic, lush, geology, artistic, tourist attraction

PMR-D3627
People's Republic of China, Anhui Province: the breathtaking scenery provided by the Huangshan granite peaks ("Yellow Mountains") with their Huangshan Pine trees, has a unique beauty which generations of artists have tried to capture.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, rock formations, landscape, tranquility, idyllic, fantastic, lush, geology, artistic, tourist attraction

PMR-D3626
People's Republic of China, Anhui Province: the breathtaking scenery provided by the Huangshan granite peaks ("Yellow Mountains") with their Huangshan Pine trees, has a unique beauty which generations of artists have tried to capture.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, rock formations, landscape, tranquility, idyllic, fantastic, lush, geology, artistic, tourist attraction

PMR-D3625
People's Republic of China, Anhui Province: the breathtaking scenery provided by the Huangshan granite peaks ("Yellow Mountains") with their Huangshan Pine trees, has a unique beauty which generations of artists have tried to capture. Huangshan Pine (Pinus hwangshanensis) growing out of the rock face, probably centuries old.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, rock formations, landscape, tranquility, idyllic, fantastic, lush, geology, artistic, tourist attraction, tree, dendrology, flora

PMR-D3624
People's Republic of China, Anhui Province: the breathtaking scenery provided by the Huangshan granite peaks ("Yellow Mountains") with their Huangshan Pine trees, has a unique beauty which generations of artists have tried to capture.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, rock formations, landscape, tranquility, idyllic, fantastic, lush, geology, artistic, tourist attraction

PMR-D3623
People's Republic of China, Anhui Province: the breathtaking scenery provided by the Huangshan granite peaks ("Yellow Mountains") with their Huangshan Pine trees, has a unique beauty which generations of artists have tried to capture.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, rock formations, landscape, tranquility, idyllic, fantastic, lush, geology, artistic, tourist attraction

PMR-D3622
People's Republic of China, Anhui Province: the breathtaking scenery provided by the Huangshan granite peaks ("Yellow Mountains") with their Huangshan Pine trees, has a unique beauty which generations of artists have tried to capture.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, rock formations, landscape, tranquility, idyllic, fantastic, lush, geology, artistic, tourist attraction

PMR-D3621
People's Republic of China, Anhui Province: the breathtaking scenery provided by the Huangshan granite peaks ("Yellow Mountains") with their Huangshan Pine trees, has a unique beauty which generations of artists have tried to capture.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, rock formations, landscape, tranquility, idyllic, fantastic, lush, geology, artistic, tourist attraction

PMR-D3620
People's Republic of China, Anhui Province: the breathtaking scenery provided by the Huangshan granite peaks ("Yellow Mountains") with their Huangshan Pine trees, has a unique beauty which generations of artists have tried to capture. Rock formation resembling one of the local monkeys, the Tibetan Macaques.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, rock formations, landscape, tranquility, idyllic, fantastic, lush, geology, artistic, tourist attraction

PMR-D3619
People's Republic of China, Anhui Province: the breathtaking scenery provided by the Huangshan granite peaks ("Yellow Mountains") with their Huangshan Pine trees, has a unique beauty which generations of artists have tried to capture. Huangshan Pine (Pinus hwangshanensis) reputed to be 400 years old.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, rock formations, landscape, tranquility, idyllic, fantastic, lush, geology, artistic, tourist attraction, dendrology, flora, tree

PMR-D3618
People's Republic of China, Anhui Province: We We, Chinese guide in the Huangshan Mountains.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, rock formations, landscape, tranquility, idyllic, fantastic, lush, geology, artistic, tourist attraction

PMR-D3617
People's Republic of China, Anhui Province: the breathtaking scenery provided by the Huangshan granite peaks ("Yellow Mountains") with their Huangshan Pine trees, has a unique beauty which generations of artists have tried to capture.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, rock formations, landscape, tranquility, idyllic, fantastic, lush, geology, artistic, tourist attraction

PMR-D3616
People's Republic of China, Anhui Province: the breathtaking scenery provided by the Huangshan granite peaks ("Yellow Mountains") with their Huangshan Pine trees, has a unique beauty which generations of artists have tried to capture. Local porters carry the provisions for the hotels up the stone steps.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, rock formations, landscape, tranquility, idyllic, fantastic, lush, geology, artistic, tourist attraction

PMR-D3615
People's Republic of China, Anhui Province: the breathtaking scenery provided by the Huangshan granite peaks ("Yellow Mountains") with their Huangshan Pine trees, has a unique beauty which generations of artists have tried to capture.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, rock formations, landscape, tranquility, idyllic, fantastic, lush, geology, artistic, tourist attraction

PMR-D3614
People's Republic of China, Anhui Province: the breathtaking scenery provided by the Huangshan granite peaks ("Yellow Mountains") with their Huangshan Pine trees, has a unique beauty which generations of artists have tried to capture. Belvedere, with TV antenna mast and Brightness Top in the background.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, rock formations, landscape, tranquility, idyllic, fantastic, lush, geology, artistic, tourist attraction

PMR-D3613
People's Republic of China, Anhui Province: the breathtaking scenery provided by the Huangshan granite peaks ("Yellow Mountains") with their Huangshan Pine trees, has a unique beauty which generations of artists have tried to capture.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, rock formations, landscape, tranquility, idyllic, fantastic, lush, geology, artistic, tourist attraction

PMR-D3612
People's Republic of China, Anhui Province: the breathtaking scenery provided by the Huangshan granite peaks ("Yellow Mountains") with their Huangshan Pine trees, has a unique beauty which generations of artists have tried to capture. In the distance is the Taiping Cablecar from Red Cloud Station.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, rock formations, landscape, tranquility, idyllic, fantastic, lush, geology, artistic, tourist attraction

PMR-D3611
People's Republic of China, Anhui Province: the breathtaking scenery provided by the Huangshan granite peaks ("Yellow Mountains") with their Huangshan Pine trees, has a unique beauty which generations of artists have tried to capture. Xihai Reservoir with the Chinese flag in the distance.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, rock formations, landscape, tranquility, idyllic, fantastic, lush, geology, artistic, tourist attraction

PMR-D3610
People's Republic of China, Anhui Province: the breathtaking scenery provided by the Huangshan granite peaks ("Yellow Mountains") with their Huangshan Pine trees, has a unique beauty which generations of artists have tried to capture.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, rock formations, landscape, tranquility, idyllic, fantastic, lush, geology, artistic, tourist attraction

PMR-D3609
People's Republic of China, Anhui Province: the breathtaking scenery provided by the Huangshan granite peaks ("Yellow Mountains") with their Huangshan Pine trees, has a unique beauty which generations of artists have tried to capture.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, rock formations, landscape, tranquility, idyllic, fantastic, lush, geology, artistic, tourist attraction

PMR-D3608
People's Republic of China, Anhui Province: the breathtaking scenery provided by the Huangshan granite peaks ("Yellow Mountains") with their Huangshan Pine trees, has a unique beauty which generations of artists have tried to capture. Huangshan Pine (Pinus hwangshanensis) in the foreground.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, rock formations, landscape, tranquility, idyllic, fantastic, lush, geology, artistic, tourist attraction

PMR-D3607
People's Republic of China, Anhui Province: the breathtaking scenery provided by the Huangshan granite peaks ("Yellow Mountains") with their Huangshan Pine trees, has a unique beauty which generations of artists have tried to capture. Huangshan Pine (Pinus hwangshanensis) in the foreground.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, rock formations, landscape, tranquility, idyllic, fantastic, lush, geology, artistic, tourist attraction

PMR-D3606
People's Republic of China, Jiangsu Province, Suzhou: Garden of the Humble Administrator (Zhuozheng Yuan), built in the Ming Dynasty (1509), the largest of the Suzhou gardens: bonsai trees, part of a large collection in the walled garden.
Keywords: architecture, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, horticulture, flora, dendrology, landscaping, picturesque, national heritage, miniature, dwarf

PMR-D3605
People's Republic of China, Anhui Province: the breathtaking scenery provided by the Huangshan granite peaks ("Yellow Mountains") with their Huangshan Pine trees, has a unique beauty which generations of artists have tried to capture.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, rock formations, landscape, tranquility, idyllic, fantastic, lush, geology, artistic, tourist attraction

PMR-D3604
People's Republic of China, Anhui Province: the breathtaking scenery provided by the Huangshan granite peaks ("Yellow Mountains") with their Huangshan Pine trees, has a unique beauty which generations of artists have tried to capture.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, rock formations, landscape, tranquility, idyllic, fantastic, lush, geology, artistic, tourist attraction

PMR-D3603
People's Republic of China, Anhui Province: the breathtaking scenery provided by the Huangshan granite peaks ("Yellow Mountains") with their Huangshan Pine trees, has a unique beauty which generations of artists have tried to capture.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, rock formations, landscape, tranquility, idyllic, fantastic, lush, geology, artistic, tourist attraction

PMR-D3602
People's Republic of China, Anhui Province: the breathtaking scenery provided by the Huangshan granite peaks ("Yellow Mountains") with their Huangshan Pine trees, has a unique beauty which generations of artists have tried to capture. Xihai Reservoir with the Chinese flag in the distance.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, rock formations, landscape, tranquility, idyllic, fantastic, lush, geology, artistic, tourist attraction

PMR-D3601
People's Republic of China, Anhui Province: the breathtaking scenery provided by the Huangshan granite peaks ("Yellow Mountains") with their Huangshan Pine trees, has a unique beauty which generations of artists have tried to capture.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, rock formations, landscape, tranquility, idyllic, fantastic, lush, geology, artistic, tourist attraction

PMR-D3600
People's Republic of China, Anhui Province: the breathtaking scenery provided by the Huangshan granite peaks ("Yellow Mountains") with their Huangshan Pine trees, has a unique beauty which generations of artists have tried to capture.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, rock formations, landscape, tranquility, idyllic, fantastic, lush, geology, artistic, tourist attraction

PMR-D3599
People's Republic of China, Anhui Province: the breathtaking scenery provided by the Huangshan granite peaks ("Yellow Mountains") with their Huangshan Pine trees, has a unique beauty which generations of artists have tried to capture.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, rock formations, landscape, tranquility, idyllic, fantastic, lush, geology, artistic, tourist attraction

PMR-D3598
People's Republic of China, Anhui Province: the breathtaking scenery provided by the Huangshan granite peaks ("Yellow Mountains") with their Huangshan Pine trees, has a unique beauty which generations of artists have tried to capture.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, rock formations, landscape, tranquility, idyllic, fantastic, lush, geology, artistic, tourist attraction

PMR-D3597
People's Republic of China, Anhui Province: the breathtaking scenery provided by the Huangshan granite peaks ("Yellow Mountains") with their Huangshan Pine trees, has a unique beauty which generations of artists have tried to capture.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, rock formations, landscape, tranquility, idyllic, fantastic, lush, geology, artistic, tourist attraction

PMR-D3596
People's Republic of China, Anhui Province: the breathtaking scenery provided by the Huangshan granite peaks ("Yellow Mountains") with their Huangshan Pine trees, has a unique beauty which generations of artists have tried to capture. "Brightness Top" Meteorological Station (1840 metres) with TV antenna in the background.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, rock formations, landscape, tranquility, idyllic, fantastic, lush, geology, artistic, tourist attraction

PMR-D3595
People's Republic of China, Anhui Province: the breathtaking scenery provided by the Huangshan granite peaks ("Yellow Mountains") with their Huangshan Pine trees, has a unique beauty which generations of artists have tried to capture.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, rock formations, landscape, tranquility, idyllic, fantastic, lush, geology, artistic, tourist attraction

PMR-D3594
People's Republic of China, Anhui Province: the breathtaking scenery provided by the Huangshan granite peaks ("Yellow Mountains") with their Huangshan Pine trees, has a unique beauty which generations of artists have tried to capture.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, rock formations, landscape, tranquility, idyllic, fantastic, lush, geology, artistic, tourist attraction

PMR-D3593
People's Republic of China, Anhui Province: the breathtaking scenery provided by the Huangshan granite peaks ("Yellow Mountains") with their Huangshan Pine trees, has a unique beauty which generations of artists have tried to capture.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, rock formations, landscape, tranquility, idyllic, fantastic, lush, geology, artistic, tourist attraction

PMR-D3592
People's Republic of China, Anhui Province: the breathtaking scenery provided by the Huangshan granite peaks ("Yellow Mountains") with their Huangshan Pine trees, has a unique beauty which generations of artists have tried to capture. A giant Chinese flag on the mountainside.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, rock formations, landscape, tranquility, idyllic, fantastic, lush, geology, artistic, tourist attraction

PMR-D3591
People's Republic of China, Anhui Province: the breathtaking scenery provided by the Huangshan granite peaks ("Yellow Mountains") with their Huangshan Pine trees, has a unique beauty which generations of artists have tried to capture.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, rock formations, landscape, tranquility, idyllic, fantastic, lush, geology, artistic, tourist attraction

PMR-D3590
People's Republic of China, Anhui Province: the breathtaking scenery provided by the Huangshan granite peaks ("Yellow Mountains") with their Huangshan Pine trees, has a unique beauty which generations of artists have tried to capture.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, rock formations, landscape, tranquility, idyllic, fantastic, lush, geology, artistic, tourist attraction

PMR-D3589
People's Republic of China, Anhui Province: the breathtaking scenery provided by the Huangshan granite peaks ("Yellow Mountains") with their Huangshan Pine trees, has a unique beauty which generations of artists have tried to capture.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, rock formations, landscape, tranquility, idyllic, fantastic, lush, geology, artistic, tourist attraction

PMR-D3588
People's Republic of China, Anhui Province: the breathtaking scenery provided by the Huangshan granite peaks ("Yellow Mountains") with their Huangshan Pine trees, has a unique beauty which generations of artists have tried to capture.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, rock formations, landscape, tranquility, idyllic, fantastic, lush, geology, artistic, tourist attraction

PMR-D3587
People's Republic of China, Anhui Province, Tunxi (Huangshan Shi): anglers on the bank of the Xin'an Jiang River.
Keywords: architecture, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, ancient, photogenic, fishing, angling, hobbies

PMR-D3586
People's Republic of China, Anhui Province, Tunxi (Huangshan Shi): modern bridge over the Xin'an Jiang River in traditional style.
Keywords: architecture, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, ancient, photogenic

PMR-D3585
People's Republic of China, Anhui Province, Tunxi (Huangshan Shi): modern bridge over the Xin'an Jiang River, with mountains in the distance.
Keywords: architecture, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, ancient, photogenic

PMR-D3584
People's Republic of China, Anhui Province, Tunxi (Huangshan Shi): chinese lantern under a shop's name.
Keywords: architecture, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, ancient, photogenic

PMR-D3583
People's Republic of China, Anhui Province, Tunxi (Huangshan Shi): carved wooden facade in the old quarter.
Keywords: architecture, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, ancient, photogenic

PMR-D3582
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: early morning sun on the main street, Dongda Jie.
Keywords: architecture, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, Venice of the East, ancient, photogenic

PMR-D3581
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: childrens' attraction.
Keywords: architecture, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, Venice of the East, ancient, photogenic

PMR-D3580
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: historic corner shop with Wan Chang Gateway Pavilion behind.
Keywords: architecture, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, Venice of the East, ancient, photogenic

PMR-D3579
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: the pagoda, open to visitors.
Keywords: architecture, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, Venice of the East, ancient, photogenic

PMR-D3578
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: the pagoda, with reflections in the water.
Keywords: architecture, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, Venice of the East, ancient, photogenic

PMR-D3577
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 and shops, on the main street, Dongda Jie.
Keywords: architecture, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, Venice of the East, ancient, photogenic

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-D3575
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 wooden residences, some in use as hotels, on the main street, Dongda Jie.
Keywords: architecture, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, Venice of the East, ancient, photogenic

PMR-D3574
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: figure of the god "Guan" in the courtyard of a Buddhist temple.
Keywords: architecture, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, Venice of the East, ancient, photogenic, statue, sculpture, religion

PMR-D3573
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: riverside cafes, with pagoda in the background.
Keywords: architecture, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, Venice of the East, ancient, photogenic

PMR-D3572
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: sightseeing boat on the Xishi River, with a crop of mauve-flowered plants being harvested in the background.
Keywords: architecture, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, Venice of the East, ancient, photogenic, colourful

PMR-D3570
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: tableau illustrating the stunted feet of a girl, victim of the former "foot binding" custom, in the local museum.
Keywords: architecture, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, national heritage, Venice of the East, ancient, superstition, tradition, barbaric

PMR-D3569
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: tableau illustrating the former "foot binding" custom to stunt the growth of the feet of adolescent girls, in the local museum.
Keywords: architecture, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, national heritage, Venice of the East, ancient, superstition, tradition, barbaric

PMR-D3568
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: fisherman with cormorants on the Xishi River.
Keywords: architecture, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, Venice of the East, ancient, photogenic

PMR-D3567
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: cormorants used for fishing on the Xishi River.
Keywords: architecture, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, Venice of the East, ancient, photogenic

PMR-D3566
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: fisherman with cormorants on the Xishi River.
Keywords: architecture, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, Venice of the East, ancient, photogenic

PMR-D3565
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: boats on the Xishi River with ancient wooden residences in the background.
Keywords: architecture, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, Venice of the East, ancient, photogenic

PMR-D3564
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: boats on the Xishi River on the outskirts of the village.
Keywords: architecture, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, Venice of the East, ancient, photogenic

PMR-D3563
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: Xishi River, overlooked by a row of ancient residences.
Keywords: architecture, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, Venice of the East, ancient, photogenic

PMR-D3562
People's Republic of China, Jiangsu Province, Suzhou: Garden of the Humble Administrator (Zhuozheng Yuan), built in the Ming Dynasty (1509), the largest of the Suzhou gardens: reflections of traditional pavilions in the lotus lake.
Keywords: architecture, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, horticulture, flora, dendrology, landscaping, picturesque, national heritage

PMR-D3561
People's Republic of China, Jiangsu Province, Suzhou: Garden of the Humble Administrator (Zhuozheng Yuan), built in the Ming Dynasty (1509), the largest of the Suzhou gardens: bonsai trees, part of a large collection in the walled garden.
Keywords: architecture, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, horticulture, flora, dendrology, landscaping, picturesque, national heritage, miniature, dwarf

PMR-D3560
People's Republic of China, Jiangsu Province, Suzhou: Garden of the Humble Administrator (Zhuozheng Yuan), built in the Ming Dynasty (1509), the largest of the Suzhou gardens: bonsai trees, part of a large collection in the walled garden.
Keywords: architecture, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, horticulture, flora, dendrology, landscaping, picturesque, national heritage, miniature, dwarf

PMR-D3559
People's Republic of China, Jiangsu Province, Suzhou: Garden of the Humble Administrator (Zhuozheng Yuan), built in the Ming Dynasty (1509), the largest of the Suzhou gardens: traditional belvedere pavilion.
Keywords: architecture, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, horticulture, flora, dendrology, landscaping, picturesque, national heritage

PMR-D3558
People's Republic of China, Jiangsu Province, Suzhou: Garden of the Humble Administrator (Zhuozheng Yuan), built in the Ming Dynasty (1509), the largest of the Suzhou gardens: belvedere pavilion overlooking lotus lake.
Keywords: architecture, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, horticulture, flora, dendrology, landscaping, picturesque, national heritage

PMR-D3557
People's Republic of China, Jiangsu Province, Suzhou: Garden of the Humble Administrator (Zhuozheng Yuan), built in the Ming Dynasty (1509), the largest of the Suzhou gardens: belvedere pavilion surrounded by lotus plants.
Keywords: architecture, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, horticulture, flora, dendrology, landscaping, picturesque, national heritage

PMR-D3556
People's Republic of China, Jiangsu Province, Suzhou: Garden of the Humble Administrator (Zhuozheng Yuan), built in the Ming Dynasty (1509), the largest of the Suzhou gardens: lotus-filled lake with pagoda in the background.
Keywords: architecture, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, horticulture, flora, dendrology, landscaping, picturesque, national heritage

PMR-D3555
People's Republic of China, Jiangsu Province, Suzhou: Garden of the Humble Administrator (Zhuozheng Yuan), built in the Ming Dynasty (1509), the largest of the Suzhou gardens: bridge over a stream.
Keywords: architecture, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, horticulture, flora, dendrology, landscaping, picturesque, national heritage

PMR-D3554
People's Republic of China, Jiangsu Province, Suzhou: Garden of the Humble Administrator (Zhuozheng Yuan), built in the Ming Dynasty (1509), the largest of the Suzhou gardens: colourful flowerbeds surround a pavilion.
Keywords: architecture, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, horticulture, flora, dendrology, landscaping, picturesque, national heritage

PMR-D3553
People's Republic of China, Jiangsu Province, Suzhou: Garden of the Humble Administrator (Zhuozheng Yuan), built in the Ming Dynasty (1509), the largest of the Suzhou gardens: lotus leaves reflected in a lake.
Keywords: architecture, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, horticulture, flora, dendrology, landscaping, picturesque, national heritage

PMR-D3552
People's Republic of China, Jiangsu Province, Suzhou: a picturesque waterway, off the Kaiser Canal, decorated with orange lanterns.
Keywords: architecture, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, culture, historic, national heritage, bridges, Venice of the East

PMR-D3551
People's Republic of China, Jiangsu Province, Suzhou: a picturesque waterway, off the Kaiser Canal, decorated with orange lanterns.
Keywords: architecture, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, culture, historic, national heritage, bridges, barges

PMR-D3550
People's Republic of China, Jiangsu Province, Suzhou: a picturesque waterway, off the Kaiser Canal, decorated with orange lanterns.
Keywords: architecture, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, culture, historic, national heritage, bridges, barges

PMR-D3549
People's Republic of China, Jiangsu Province, Suzhou: a picturesque waterway, off the Kaiser Canal, decorated with orange lanterns.
Keywords: architecture, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, culture, historic, national heritage, bridges, Venice of the East

PMR-D3548
People's Republic of China, Jiangsu Province, Suzhou: a picturesque waterway, off the Kaiser Canal, decorated with orange lanterns.
Keywords: architecture, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, culture, historic, national heritage, bridges, Venice of the East

PMR-D3547
People's Republic of China, Jiangsu Province, Suzhou: a picturesque waterway, off the Kaiser Canal, decorated with orange lanterns.
Keywords: architecture, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, culture, historic, national heritage, bridges, Venice of the East

PMR-D3534
Germany, Lower Saxony, Goslar: the Kaiserpfalz, an 11th century Romanesque palace, extensively restored in the 19th century, contains fine wall paintings of German historical events. View from the Great Hall, with equestrian statues of Kaiser Friedrich I Barbarossa and Kaiser Wilhelm I der Große, and spires of the Market Church.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR-D3533
Germany, Lower Saxony, Goslar: the Kaiserpfalz, an 11th century Romanesque palace, extensively restored in the 19th century, contains fine wall paintings of German historical events. View from the Great Hall, of the equestrian statue of Kaiser Friedrich I Barbarossa with the twin spires of the Market Church in the background.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR-D3532
Germany, Lower Saxony, Goslar: the Kaiserpfalz, an 11th century Romanesque palace, extensively restored in the 19th century, contains fine wall paintings of German historical events. View from the terrace, with equestrian statues of Kaiser Friedrich I Barbarossa and Kaiser Wilhelm I der Große in the foreground.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR-D3531
Germany, Lower Saxony, Goslar: the Kaiserpfalz, an 11th century Romanesque palace, extensively restored in the 19th century, contains fine wall paintings of German historical events. Droschke on the approach.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR-D3530
Germany, Lower Saxony, Goslar: the Kaiserpfalz, an 11th century Romanesque palace, extensively restored in the 19th century, contains fine wall paintings of German historical events.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR-D3529
Germany, Lower Saxony, Goslar: timber-framed houses, the nearest one with traditional slate cladding on the facade, in a street of cobblestones in the old quarter.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

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-D3527
Germany, Lower Saxony, Goslar: terrace of timber-framed houses in the Peterstrasse.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR-D3526
Germany, Lower Saxony, Goslar: terrace of timber-framed houses in the Peterstrasse, with the tower of the Frankenberger Church in the background.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR-D3525
Germany, Lower Saxony, Goslar: terrace of timber-framed houses in the Peterstrasse.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR-D3524
Germany, Lower Saxony, Goslar: terrace of timber-framed houses in the Kettenstrasse.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR-D3523
Germany, Lower Saxony, Goslar: terrace of timber-framed houses in the Kettenstrasse.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR-D3522
Germany, Lower Saxony, Goslar: terrace of timber-framed houses in the Kettenstrasse.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR-D3521
Germany, Lower Saxony, Goslar: terrace of timber-framed houses in the Kettenstrasse.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR-D3520
Germany, Lower Saxony, Goslar: semi-detached timber-frame houses, one with ornate slate-cladding, a local tradition.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR-D3519
Germany, Lower Saxony, Goslar: timber-framed Hotel Goldener Stern in the Bäringerstrasse.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR-D3518
Germany, Lower Saxony, Goslar: colourfully decorated facade of a building in the old quarter with the date 1606.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR-D3517
Germany, Lower Saxony, Goslar: colourfully decorated timber-frame houses in the old quarter.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR-D3516
Germany, Lower Saxony, Goslar: the Gothic Rathaus (Town Hall) dates from 1450 and faces the Marktplatz with its five arcades. On the second floor are lavishly furnished council chambers.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR-D3515
Germany, Lower Saxony, Goslar: Baroque figures of various emperors adorn the facade of the Kaiserworth (1494), originally the guildhouse of the tailors and cloth-traders.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR-D3514
Germany, Lower Saxony, Goslar: street-cafe in the Marktplatz with the arcades of the 15th century Rathaus (Town Hall) on the left.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR-D3513
Germany, Lower Saxony, Goslar: decorated facade of a timber-framed house, Markt 10.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR-D3512
Germany, Lower Saxony, Goslar: timber-framed building which was formerly the Registry Office, originally part of a monastery. To the right the remains of the Rosentor, one of the four orignal town gates.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR-D3511
Germany, Lower Saxony, Goslar: twin towers of Romanesque Market Church of St. Cosmos and St. Damien, completed in 1150 and later extended.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR-D3510
Germany, Lower Saxony, Goslar: the Schuhhof, the oldest square in Goslar, where the shoemakers had their shops and guildhouse.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR-D3509
Germany, Lower Saxony, Goslar: fountain, surmounted by a golden eagle with outstretched wings (the heraldic symbol of Goslar) in the centre of the Marktplatz.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR-D3508
Germany, Lower Saxony, Hildesheim: view of the Heilig Kreuzkirche (Church of the Holy Cross) from the tower of St. Andreas, at 114.35 metres, the highest in Lower Saxony.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR-D3507
Germany, Lower Saxony, Hildesheim: view of the Gothic church of St. Lamberti (1474) from the tower of St. Andreas, at 114.35 metres, the highest in Lower Saxony.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR-D3506
Germany, Lower Saxony, Hildesheim: view of the Marktplatz from the tower of St. Andreas, at 114.35 metres, the highest in Lower Saxony.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR-D3505
Germany, Lower Saxony, Hildesheim: the fountain in the Marktplatz, surmounted by a watch-guard, is also a post-war reconstruction.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR-D3504
Germany, Lower Saxony, Hildesheim: the Rokokohaus (1757) with stucco-work facade sandwiched between the timber-framed Stadtschänke (1666) and the Wollenwebergildehaus (Wool-weavers' Guildhouse) (ca. 1600) on the Marktplatz. All rebuilt after wartime destruction.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR-D3503
Germany, Lower Saxony, Hildesheim: the Gothic Rathaus (Town Hall) in the Marktplatz, dating from 1268-90 but frequently modernised and extended.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR-D3502
Germany, Lower Saxony, Hildesheim: St. Godehard (1133-1172), one of the few remaining Romanesque churches which has retained its original appearance.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR-D3501
Germany, Lower Saxony, Hildesheim: the Wernerscheshaus (1606), one of the best examples of timber-frame building which escaped war-damage.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR-D3500
Germany, Lower Saxony, Hildesheim: the nave of St. Godehard (1133-1172), one of the few remaining Romanesque church interiors which has retained its original appearance.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR-D3499
Germany, Lower Saxony, Hildesheim: ornate facade of a timber-frame house dated 1548.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR-D3498
Germany, Lower Saxony, Hildesheim: timber-frame houses in Kesslerstrasse which largely escaped war-damage.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR-D3497
Germany, Lower Saxony, Hildesheim: memorial to the synagog on Lappenberg Hill which was burnt down on the night of 9/10th November 1938.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR-D3496
Germany, Lower Saxony, Hildesheim: timber-frame houses in Kesslerstrasse which largely escaped war-damage.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR-D3495
Germany, Lower Saxony, Hildesheim: timber-frame houses in Knollenstrasse which largely escaped war-damage.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR-D3494
Germany, Lower Saxony, Hildesheim: the Kehrwiederturm ("Return-again-tower"), dating from the 15th century, is the sole remaining tower of the original town's defences.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR-D3493
Germany, Lower Saxony, Hildesheim: the Kehrwiederturm ("Return-again-tower"), dating from the 15th century, is the sole remaining tower of the original town's defences.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR-D3492
Germany, Lower Saxony, Hildesheim: timber-frame houses in Kesslerstrasse which largely escaped war-damage.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR-D3491
Germany, Lower Saxony, Hildesheim: timber-frame houses in Kesslerstrasse which largely escaped war-damage.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR-D3490
Germany, Lower Saxony, Hildesheim: timber-frame houses in Kesslerstrasse which largely escaped war-damage.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR-D3489
Germany, Lower Saxony, Hildesheim: the Romanesque Cathedral, dating back to 872, with extensions from the 11th, 12th and 14th centuries, contains bronze doors and column of Christ which are on the list of UNESCO World Heritage sites. Bible scene (Adam and Eve) on one of the twin bronze Bernward doors (1015), which were each cast in one piece.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR-D3488
Germany, Lower Saxony, Hildesheim: the Romanesque Cathedral, dating back to 872, with extensions from the 11th, 12th and 14th centuries, contains bronze doors and column of Christ which are on the list of UNESCO World Heritage sites. Bible scene on one of the twin bronze Bernward doors (1015), which were each cast in one piece.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR-D3487
Germany, Lower Saxony, Hildesheim: the Romanesque Cathedral, dating back to 872, with extensions from the 11th, 12th and 14th centuries, contains bronze doors and column of Christ which are on the list of UNESCO World Heritage sites. Bible scene on one of the twin bronze Bernward doors (1015), which were each cast in one piece.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR-D3486
Germany, Lower Saxony, Hildesheim: the Romanesque Cathedral, dating back to 872, with extensions from the 11th, 12th and 14th centuries, contains bronze doors and column of Christ which are on the list of UNESCO World Heritage sites. The twin bronze Bernward doors (1015), 4.72 m. high, were each cast in one piece.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR-D3485
Germany, Lower Saxony, Hildesheim: the Romanesque Cathedral, dating back to 872, with extensions from the 11th, 12th and 14th centuries, contains bronze doors and column of Christ which are on the list of UNESCO World Heritage sites. Top of the bronze Column of Christ (1020) showing scenes from his life, after Trajan's Column in Rome.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR-D3484
Germany, Lower Saxony, Hildesheim: the Romanesque Cathedral, dating back to 872, with extensions from the 11th, 12th and 14th centuries, contains bronze doors and column of Christ which are on the list of UNESCO World Heritage sites. Rebuilt after total destruction during the war. The nave, with the bronze font in the foreground.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR-D3483
Germany, Lower Saxony, Hildesheim: the Romanesque Cathedral, dating back to 872, with extensions from the 11th, 12th and 14th centuries, contains bronze doors and column of Christ which are on the list of UNESCO World Heritage sites. Legend says that the "1000-year Rose Bush" was the cause of the building of the first cathedral in 9th century .
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR-D3482
Germany, Lower Saxony, Hildesheim: the Romanesque Cathedral, dating back to 872, with extensions from the 11th, 12th and 14th centuries, contains bronze doors and column of Christ which are on the list of UNESCO World Heritage sites. Rebuilt after total destruction during the war. Cloisters, with the "1000-year Rose Bush" on the left.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR-D3481
Germany, Lower Saxony, Hildesheim: the Romanesque Cathedral, dating back to 872, with extensions from the 11th, 12th and 14th centuries, contains bronze doors and column of Christ which are on the list of UNESCO World Heritage sites. Rebuilt after total destruction during the war. Statue of the Virgin and Child (ca. 1260).
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR-D3480
Germany, Lower Saxony, Hildesheim: the Romanesque Cathedral, dating back to 872, with extensions from the 11th, 12th and 14th centuries, contains bronze doors and column of Christ which are on the list of UNESCO World Heritage sites. Rebuilt after total destruction during the war. Bronze christening font of Wilbernus, ca. 1225.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR-D3479
Germany, Lower Saxony, Hildesheim: the Romanesque Cathedral, dating back to 872, with extensions from the 11th, 12th and 14th centuries, contains bronze doors and column of Christ which are on the list of UNESCO World Heritage sites. Rebuilt after total destruction during the war. View of the south transept and tower over the crossing.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR-D3478
Germany, Lower Saxony, Hildesheim: the Romanesque Cathedral, dating back to 872, with extensions from the 11th, 12th and 14th centuries, contains bronze doors and column of Christ which are on the list of UNESCO World Heritage sites. Rebuilt after total destruction during the war. View of the west tower and south chapel windows.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR-D3477
Germany, Lower Saxony, Hildesheim: the Romanesque Cathedral, dating back to 872, with extensions from the 11th, 12th and 14th centuries, contains bronze doors and column of Christ which are on the list of UNESCO World Heritage sites. Rebuilt after total destruction during the war.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR-D3476
Germany, Lower Saxony, Hildesheim: St Michael's Church, (Romanesque 1010-1033), rebuilt after war destruction, is a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1985. Eastern side of the ceiling frescos dating from the early 13th century and depicting Christ's family tree with Mary (top) as the "new Eve".
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR-D3475
Germany, Lower Saxony, Hildesheim: St Michael's Church, (Romanesque 1010-1033), rebuilt after war destruction, is a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1985. Western side of the ceiling frescos dating from the early 13th century and depicting Christ's family tree from Adam and Eve (bottom) onwards.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR-D3474
Germany, Lower Saxony, Hildesheim: St Michael's Church, (Romanesque 1010-1033), rebuilt after war destruction, is a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1985. 14th century grave cover of Bernward, 13th Bishop of Hildesheim, founder of the church, after receiving a splinter of the True Cross from Emperor Otto III on 15th January 993.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR-D3473
Germany, Lower Saxony, Hildesheim: St Michael's Church, (Romanesque 1010-1033), rebuilt after war destruction, is a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1985. Altar of St. Mary (1520) depicts her between St John the Evengelist & John the Baptist. In foreground 14th century grave cover of Bernward, 13th Bishop of Hildesheim, founder of the church.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR-D3472
Germany, Lower Saxony, Hildesheim: St Michael's Church, (Romanesque 1010-1033), rebuilt after war destruction, is a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1985. View of thje nave from the west. The renowned ceiling frescos depict Christ's family tree going back to Adam and Eve.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR-D3471
Germany, Lower Saxony, Hildesheim: St Michael's Church, (Romanesque 1010-1033), rebuilt after war destruction, is a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1985. View of the Romanesque galleries on the north side of the east transept.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR-D3470
Germany, Lower Saxony, Hildesheim: St Michael's Church, (Romanesque 1010-1033), rebuilt after war destruction, is a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1985.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR-D3469
Germany, Lower Saxony, Hildesheim: St Michael's Church, (Romanesque 1010-1033), rebuilt after war destruction, is a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1985. Closer view of the west transept and towers.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR-D3468
Germany, Lower Saxony, Hildesheim: the Renaissance Oriel dating from 1591 on the 14th century Tempelhaus in the Marktplatz, completely reconstructed after war destruction.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR-D3467
Germany, Lower Saxony, Hildesheim: the Gothic Knochenhaueramtshaus with Renaissance decoration (1529) and the smaller Bäckeramtshaus (1825) nearer the camera, both in the Marktplatz which was totally destroyed in the war.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR-D3466
Germany, Lower Saxony, Hildesheim: the 14th century Tempelhaus in the Marktplatz, with its Renaissance Oriel dating from 1591, completely reconstructed after war destruction.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR-D3465
Germany, Lower Saxony, Hildesheim: the Wedekindhaus in the Marktplatz, dating from 1598, but completely rebuilt after war destruction.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR-D3464
Germany, Saxony-Anhalt, Magdeburg: the Green Citadel designed by architect Friedensreich Hundertwasser and completed in 2005.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful

PMR-D3463
Germany, Saxony, Colditz: the castle (Schloss Colditz) seen from the town below. The site has been built on since the 11th century, but the present building was erected in 1577-91.
Keywords: historic, World War II, prison camps, NAZI Germany, architecture, culture, national heritage

PMR-D3444
Germany, Lower Saxony, Goslar: Marketplace.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, mediaeval, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage

PMR-D3436
Germany, Saxony-Anhalt, Magdeburg: the Rathaus (Town Hall) was built in Renaissance style in 1698 and replaced an earlier building, destroyed in the 30-years war. It occupies the south side of the market place.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage

PMR-D3435
Germany, Saxony-Anhalt, Magdeburg: figure of the knight "Roland" in front of the Town Hall.
Keywords: mediaeval, culture, historic, national heritage, statue, monument

PMR-D3434
Germany, Saxony-Anhalt, Magdeburg: bronze statue of Otto von Guericke (1802-86), scientist, inventor and politician, whose experiments with vacuums resulted in the famous "Magdeburg Hemispheres".
Keywords: culture, historic, national heritage, science, electrostatic repulsion, monument, memorial

PMR-D3433
Germany, Saxony-Anhalt, Magdeburg: Johanniskirche (St. John's Church) dates back to the 10th century, but has been destroyed four times and each time rebuilt. The church took on its present form in the late 17th century but was again destroyed by enemy action in 1944/5. Rebuilt in 1980s, the building is now used as a concert hall.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, mediaeval, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage

PMR-D3432
Germany, Saxony-Anhalt, Magdeburg: the Magdeburger Reiter (Rider) (1240), the first equestrian statue north of the Alps.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, mediaeval, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, monument, horse-rider

PMR-D3431
Germany, Saxony-Anhalt, Magdeburg: the Magdeburger Reiter (Rider) (1240), the first equestrian statue north of the Alps.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, mediaeval, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, monument, horse-rider

PMR-D3430
Germany, Saxony-Anhalt, Magdeburg: Romanesque Gothic nave of the Kloster Unser Lieben Frauen (Monastery of Our Lady), dating from 12-13th century. The monastery itself was founded by Augustinian monks in 1015.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, mediaeval, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, stone carving, vaulting

PMR-D3429
Germany, Saxony-Anhalt, Magdeburg: cloisters of the Kloster Unser Lieben Frauen (Monastery of Our Lady), dating from 1129-1200, showing the Romanesque column capitals in more detail.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, mediaeval, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, stone carving

PMR-D3428
Germany, Saxony-Anhalt, Magdeburg: Romanesque cloisters of the Kloster Unser Lieben Frauen (Monastery of Our Lady), dating from 1129-1200, with the Tonsure Chapel protruding into the courtyard.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, mediaeval, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, stone carving

PMR-D3427
Germany, Saxony-Anhalt, Magdeburg: the first Gothic building on German territory was the cathedral, which began as Romanesque in 1209. A fortification stood on the site already in 805. Two of the five "foolish virgins" (New Testament parable) in the Paradise Porch, dating from about 1250.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, mediaeval, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, stone carving

PMR-D3426
Germany, Saxony-Anhalt, Magdeburg: the first Gothic building on German territory was the cathedral, which began as Romanesque in 1209. A fortification stood on the site already in 805. Figure of Emperor Otto the Great, dating from about 1310, high on the west facade.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, mediaeval, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, stone carving

PMR-D3425
Germany, Saxony-Anhalt, Magdeburg: the first Gothic building on German territory was the cathedral, which began as Romanesque in 1209. A fortification stood on the site already in 805. A horizontal, carved stone gargoyle of a kneeling man near the cloisters.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, mediaeval, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, stone carving, sculpture, water-spout

PMR-D3424
Germany, Saxony-Anhalt, Magdeburg: the first Gothic building on German territory was the cathedral, which began as Romanesque in 1209. A fortification stood on the site already in 805. East wing of the Romanesque cloisters
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, mediaeval, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, stone carving

PMR-D3423
Germany, Saxony-Anhalt, Magdeburg: the first Gothic building on German territory was the cathedral, which began as Romanesque in 1209. A fortification stood on the site already in 805. Gothic South Transept, with the "Tonsure Chapel" at its foot.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, mediaeval, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, stone carving

PMR-D3422
Germany, Saxony-Anhalt, Magdeburg: the first Gothic building on German territory was the cathedral, which began as Romanesque in 1209. A fortification stood on the site already in 805. The high Gothic nave, looking east, with the porphyry font, which probably goes back to the Ottonian cathedral, in the foreground.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, mediaeval, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, stone carving

PMR-D3421
Germany, Saxony-Anhalt, Magdeburg: the first Gothic building on German territory was the cathedral, which began as Romanesque in 1209. A fortification stood on the site already in 805. The Miracle-working "black" Madonna and Child dating from about 1280, in the south aisle.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, mediaeval, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, stone carving

PMR-D3420
Germany, Saxony-Anhalt, Magdeburg: the first Gothic building on German territory was the cathedral, which began as Romanesque in 1209. A fortification stood on the site already in 805. The five "foolish virgins" (New Testament parable) in the Paradise Porch, dating from about 1250.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, mediaeval, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, stone carving

PMR-D3419
Germany, Saxony-Anhalt, Magdeburg: the first Gothic building on German territory was the cathedral, which began as Romanesque in 1209. A fortification stood on the site already in 805. The five "wise virgins" (New Testament parable) in the Paradise Porch, dating from about 1250.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, mediaeval, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, stone carving

PMR-D3418
Germany, Saxony-Anhalt, Magdeburg: the first Gothic building on German territory was the cathedral, which began as Romanesque in 1209. A fortification stood on the site already in 805. Two of the five "wise virgins" (New Testament parable) in the Paradise Porch, dating from about 1250.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, mediaeval, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, stone carving

PMR-D3417
Germany, Saxony-Anhalt, Magdeburg: the first Gothic building on German territory was the cathedral, which began as Romanesque in 1209. A fortification stood on the site already in 805. The Magdeburg Monument, carved by Ernst Barlach in 1929 for this site.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, mediaeval, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, stone carving, wood carving

PMR-D3416
Germany, Saxony-Anhalt, Magdeburg: the first Gothic building on German territory was the cathedral, which began as Romanesque in 1209. A fortification stood on the site already in 805. The last resting place of Emperor Otto I who died in 973, in the sanctuary.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, mediaeval, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, stone carving

PMR-D3415
Germany, Saxony-Anhalt, Magdeburg: the first Gothic building on German territory was the cathedral, which began as Romanesque in 1209. A fortification stood on the site already in 805. Reclining bronze memorial to Archbishop Friedrich von Wettin who died in 1152, in the ambulatory.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, mediaeval, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, stone carving

PMR-D3414
Germany, Saxony-Anhalt, Magdeburg: the first Gothic building on German territory was the cathedral, which began as Romanesque in 1209. A fortification stood on the site already in 805. Bronze memorial to Archbishop Wichmann von Seeburg who died in 1192, in the ambulatory.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, mediaeval, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, stone carving

PMR-D3413
Germany, Saxony-Anhalt, Magdeburg: the first Gothic building on German territory was the cathedral, which began as Romanesque in 1209. A fortification stood on the site already in 805. Figure of St. Catherine, one of the cathedral's patrons, dating from about 1250.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, mediaeval, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, stone carving

PMR-D3412
Germany, Saxony-Anhalt, Magdeburg: the first Gothic building on German territory was the cathedral, which began as Romanesque in 1209. A fortification stood on the site already in 805. Figure of "black" St. Maurice, one of the cathedral's patrons, dating from about 1250.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, mediaeval, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, stone carving

PMR-D3411
Germany, Saxony-Anhalt, Magdeburg: the first Gothic building on German territory was the cathedral, which began as Romanesque in 1209. A fortification stood on the site already in 805. Carved oak misericords in the choir stalls, probably dating from the 14th century.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, mediaeval, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, stone carving, wood carving

PMR-D3410
Germany, Saxony-Anhalt, Magdeburg: the first Gothic building on German territory was the cathedral, which began as Romanesque in 1209. A fortification stood on the site already in 805. Noah's Ark and the flood, depicted on the pulpit.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, mediaeval, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, stone carving

PMR-D3409
Germany, Saxony-Anhalt, Magdeburg: the first Gothic building on German territory was the cathedral, which began as Romanesque in 1209. A fortification stood on the site already in 805. Figures of Adam and Eve on the pulpit.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, mediaeval, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, stone carving

PMR-D3408
Germany, Saxony-Anhalt, Magdeburg: the first Gothic building on German territory was the cathedral, which began as Romanesque in 1209. A fortification stood on the site already in 805. Figure of the Apostle Paul, supporting the pulpit.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, mediaeval, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, stone carving

PMR-D3407
Germany, Saxony-Anhalt, Magdeburg: the first Gothic building on German territory was the cathedral, which began as Romanesque in 1209. A fortification stood on the site already in 805. Statue of Empess Edith, wife of Otto I (?) in the west portal.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, mediaeval, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, stone carving

PMR-D3406
Germany, Saxony-Anhalt, Magdeburg: the first Gothic building on German territory was the cathedral, which began as Romanesque in 1209. A fortification stood on the site already in 805. The magnificent Gothic west portal (echoes of Strasbourg?) surmounted by the figure of Emperor Otto I.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, mediaeval, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, stone carving

PMR-D3405
Germany, Saxony-Anhalt, Magdeburg: modern buildings on the west side of the Domplatz, with fountains in the foreground.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, mediaeval, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage

PMR-D3404
Germany, Saxony-Anhalt, Magdeburg: the first Gothic building on German territory was this cathedral, which began as Romanesque in 1209. A fortification stood on the site already in 805. View across the Domplatz (Cathedral Square).
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, mediaeval, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, stone carving

PMR-D3403
Germany, Saxony-Anhalt, Magdeburg: facade of the Baroque Landtag (1724, rebuilt after war damage), seat of government of Saxony-Anhalt, with its rich decoration.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, mediaeval, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage

PMR-D3402
Germany, Saxony-Anhalt, Magdeburg: view of the Baroque Landtag (1724), seat of government of Saxony-Anhalt, with fountains in the Domplatz.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, mediaeval, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage

PMR-D3401
Germany, Saxony-Anhalt, Magdeburg: the first Gothic building on German territory was the cathedral, which began as Romanesque in 1209. A fortification stood on the site already in 805. The east end of the choir, with ambulatory, apse and dwarf gallery, has a powerful effect.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, mediaeval, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, stone carving

PMR-D3400
Germany, Saxony-Anhalt, Magdeburg: the first Gothic building on German territory was this cathedral, which began as Romanesque in 1209. A fortification stood on the site already in 805. The towers were completed in 1520.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, mediaeval, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, stone carving

PMR-D3399
Germany, Saxony-Anhalt, Magdeburg: the west towers of the Romanesque Church of Our Lady, dating from the 11th century, currently undergoing restoration.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, mediaeval, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage

PMR-D3398
Germany, Saxony-Anhalt, Magdeburg: innovative modern apartment block near the Church of Our Lady, with modern bronze figures in the foreground.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, mediaeval, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, block of flats, unusual, striking

PMR-D3397
Germany, Saxony-Anhalt, Magdeburg: this part of the 11th-century Monastery of Our Lady is home to the Museum of Modern Art.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, mediaeval, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage

PMR-D3396
Germany, Saxony-Anhalt, Magdeburg: part of the Green Citadel designed by architect Friedensreich Hundertwasser and completed in 2005.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful

PMR-D3062
Bahrain, Manama: Bahrain National Theatre, which can accommodate over 1000 people: lobby - access to the balconies, of preformed plastics.
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, Sheikh, artistic, curves

PMR-D2989
Netherlands, Volondam: some of the gabled facades housing souvenir shops and boutiques facing the harbour of this popular resort.
Keywords: architecture, culture, historic, national heritage, Holland, colourful, port, photogenic

PMR-D2988
Netherlands, Volondam: private moorings stretch along the jetty of the harbour, backed by the picturesque gables of the promenade.
Keywords: architecture, culture, historic, national heritage, Holland, colourful, port, boats, yachts, photogenic, reflections, resort

PMR-D2987
Netherlands, Volondam: larger yachts moored in the harbour near the centre of the town.
Keywords: architecture, culture, historic, national heritage, Holland, colourful, port, boats, yachts, photogenic, reflections, resort

PMR-D2986
Netherlands, Volondam: private moorings stretch along the jetty of the harbour, backed by the picturesque gables of the promenade.
Keywords: architecture, culture, historic, national heritage, Holland, colourful, port, boats, yachts, photogenic, reflections, resort

PMR-D1532
Nepal, Bhaktapur: Durbar Square, with Rameshwor and Krishna Temples, arched entry gate, and National Art Gallery with twin stone lions.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1394
People's Republic of China, Tibet: prayer-flag-festooned entry to the Everest/Qomolangma National Nature Preserve.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR183-07
Austria, Vienna: the Gothic church belonging to Neuburg Monastery (consecrated in 1136) of St Augustine. The interior has been converted to Baroque style.
Keywords: capital, city, architecture, historic, national heritage, metropolis, culture

PMR183-06
Austria, Vienna: autumn colours in the gardens near the entrance to Neuburg Monastery.
Keywords: capital, city, architecture, historic, national heritage, metropolis, culture

PMR182-09
England, Berkshire, Windsor Castle, the royal residence dating back to the 11th century: part of the east front and formal gardens laid out by Sir Jeffry Wyatville in the 1820s.
Keywords: architecture, mediaeval, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, palace, Queen Elizabeth II, park, grounds

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

PMR182-07
England, Berkshire, Windsor Castle, the royal residence dating back to the 11th century: The State Apartments in the Upper Ward, dating from Charles II's time (1670-80).
Keywords: architecture, mediaeval, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, palace, Queen Elizabeth II, park, grounds

PMR182-06
England, Berkshire, Windsor Castle, the royal residence dating back to the 11th century: the Lower Ward - Tudor timber-frame buildings with St. George's Chapel and the Round Tower.
Keywords: architecture, mediaeval, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, palace, Queen Elizabeth II, park, grounds

PMR182-05
England, Berkshire, Windsor Castle, the royal residence dating back to the 11th century: Castle Hill and the statue of Queen Victoria.
Keywords: architecture, mediaeval, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, palace, Queen Elizabeth II, park, grounds

PMR117-11
Germany, Bavaria, Rothenburg ob der Tauber: the Herterichs Fountain (Renaissance style) with the figure of St. George on a column; left: Jagstheimer House with oriel; right: the Town Hall.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, Franconia, timber-frame, wattle and daub, gables, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse

PMR082-05
Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: the Sinwell Tower stands inside the Imperial Castle, rebuilt during the 15th and 16th centuries after its destruction in 1420. The building in the foreground houses the "Deep Well", 53 metres deep.
Keywords: Nürnberg, fortress, fortifications, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, historic town

PMR-D2709
Iran, Teheran: bas-relief of Persian soldiers armed with spears and bows, from Persepolis, in the National Museum of Iran,
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, metropolis, capital city, exhibits, artefacts, antiquity

PMR-D2708
Iran, Teheran: bronze head of Darius the Great in the National Museum of Iran,
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, metropolis, capital city, exhibits, artefacts, antiquity

PMR-D2707
Iran, Teheran: trunk of Darius the Great found in Egypt, in the National Museum of Iran,
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, metropolis, capital city, exhibits, artefacts, antiquity, pre-history, sculpture, statue

PMR-D2706
Iran, Teheran, National Museum: the "Audience Scene", original centrepiece of the eastern staircase of the Apadana in Persepolis, found in the treasury, It shows the King enthroned with the crown prince behind him, and behind him a towel bearer and a weapon bearer. In front of the King stands a senior official with two guards behind him.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, metropolis, capital city, exhibits, artefacts, antiquity, pre-history, bas-relief

PMR-D2705
Iran, Teheran: pottery storage chest from about 5000 BC in the National Museum of Iran,
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, metropolis, capital city, exhibits, artefacts, antiquity, pre-history

PMR-D2704
Iran, Teheran: pottery bowls with interesting designs from about 5000 BC in the National Museum of Iran,
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, metropolis, capital city, exhibits, artefacts, antiquity, pre-history

PMR-D2564
Iran, Teheran: stone horse in bas-relief (from Persepolis?) standing outside the National Museum of Iran.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, metropolis, capital city, sculpture, historic, antiquity

PMR-D2563
Iran, Teheran: the National Museum was designed by French architect André Godard and completed in 1928. The traditional iwan dominates the facade. Reflected in pool.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, metropolis, capital city

PMR-D2443
Iran, Persepolis: Founded by Darius I in 520 BC, subsequent Achaemenid rulers added many new buildings until it was burnt to the ground by Alexander the Great in 330 BC. It extended over 125 sq. km. at its peak.
Eastern portico of the "Hundred Column Hall" showing the King on his throne being carried in by 28 men representing the subject nations.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, bas-reliefs, historic, heritage, ruins, UNESCO, archeology

PMR-D2440
Iran, Persepolis: Founded by Darius I in 520 BC, subsequent Achaemenid rulers added many new buildings until it was burnt to the ground by Alexander the Great in 330 BC. It extended over 125 sq. km. at its peak.
The "Gate of All Nations" from Mount Mithra (tele-shot).
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, bas-reliefs, historic, heritage, ruins, UNESCO, archeology

PMR-D2430
Iran, Persepolis: Founded by Darius I in 520 BC, subsequent Achaemenid rulers added many new buildings until it was burnt to the ground by Alexander the Great in 330 BC. It extended over 125 sq. km. at its peak.
"Gate of All Nations" and surviving columns. The one on the right has been restored.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, bas-reliefs, historic, heritage, ruins, UNESCO, archeology

PMR-D2418
Iran, Persepolis: Founded by Darius I in 520 BC, subsequent Achaemenid rulers added many new buildings until it was burnt to the ground by Alexander the Great in 330 BC. It extended over 125 sq. km. at its peak.
"Gate of All Nations" from the "inside", showing the "Guardian Bulls".
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, bas-reliefs, historic, heritage, ruins, UNESCO, archeology

PMR-D2416
Iran, Persepolis: Founded by Darius I in 520 BC, subsequent Achaemenid rulers added many new buildings until it was burnt to the ground by Alexander the Great in 330 BC. It extended over 125 sq. km. at its peak.
"Gate of All Nations" or Xerxes' Gateway, through which all visitors passed.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, bas-reliefs, historic, heritage, ruins, UNESCO, archeology

PMR669-12
Germany, Bavaria, Munich: facade of the Asamkirche, St. Johann Nepomuk, built by the Asam Brothers, Cosmos Damian and Egid Quirian, between 1733-46 in Bavarian Rococo style.
Keywords: metropolis, capital of Bavaria, München, picturesque, architecture, historic, national heritage

PMR668-10
Germany, Brandenburg, Potsdam: Nauener Tor, the northern gate to the city, on the main street, the Friedrich-Ebert-Strasse. Germany, Brandenburg, Potsdam: Nauener Tor, the northern gate to the city, on the main street, the Friedrich-Ebert-Strasse.
Keywords: East Germany, twin towers, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque

PMR132K-23
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: Ta Prohm ("Jungle Temple"), built by King Jayavarman VII in 12th-13th centuries, has been left in its natural ("as found") state as an example for visitors; silk-cotton tree roots with a side gallery in their grip.
Keywords: historic, shrine, Khmer, architecture, religion, Buddhist, Hindu, temples, picturesque, national heritage

PMR128K-06
Canada, Quebec City: view of Chateau Frontenac and the city, with the St Laurence River ferry, from Lévis.
Keywords: metropolis, cityscape, autumn, historic, national heritage, French-speaking, picturesque, francophile

PMR143K-25
Laos, Vientiane: Pha That Luang (official name: Pha Chedi Lokajulamani), is the most important national monument, first built in this form by King Setthathirath in 1566 and constantly altered and improved since then..
Keywords: Buddhist, temple, colourful, monument, national heritage, picturesque, architecture, chedi

PMR-D2214
Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: admministrative wing of the 14-15th century Heilig Geist Spital, now an old people's home, with reflections in the River Pegnitz.
Keywords: Nürnberg, defence, fortifications, reflections, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval

PMR-D2239
The Philippines, Angeles: a group of traditional wooden guesthouses, rebuilt in Nayong Pilipino cultural centre.
Keywords: picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, hut, home, thatched roof, wooden houses

PMR-D2238
The Philippines, Angeles: handmade bows and arrows, quivers and other artefacts made in the Aeta Village at Nayong Pilipino.
Keywords: culture, historic, national heritage, handicraft, woodworking, bamboo, cottage industry

PMR-D2237
The Philippines, Angeles: a group of thatched huts in the Aeta Village at Nayong Pilipino.
Keywords: picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, hut, home, thatched roof, wooden houses

PMR-D2236
The Philippines, Angeles: a group of dwellings in the Ifugao Village at Nayong Pilipino.
Keywords: picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, hut, home, thatched roof, wooden houses, stilt homes

PMR-D2235
The Philippines, Angeles: a group of dwellings in the Ifugao Village at Nayong Pilipino.
Keywords: picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, hut, home, thatched roof, wooden houses, stilt homes

PMR-D2234
The Philippines, Angeles: a group of dwellings in the Kalinga Village at Nayong Pilipino with typical crops in the foreground.
Keywords: picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, hut, home, thatched roof, wooden houses

PMR-D2233
The Philippines, Angeles: a guide at Nayong Pilipino in typical dress of Kalinga Province.
Keywords: picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, costume, colourful, fashion

PMR-D2218
Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: the Kreuzigung Hof (Crucifixion Court) in the 14-15th century Heilig Geist Spital, now an old people's home, takes its name from the crucifixion sculpture on the far wall.
Keywords: Nürnberg, defence, fortifications, reflections, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval

PMR-D2217
Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: admministrative wing of the 14-15th century Heilig Geist Spital, now an old people's home, with reflections in the River Pegnitz.
Keywords: Nürnberg, defence, fortifications, reflections, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval

PMR-D2216
Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: admministrative wing of the 14-15th century Heilig Geist Spital, now an old people's home, with reflections in the River Pegnitz.
Keywords: Nürnberg, defence, fortifications, reflections, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval

PMR-D2190
Laos, Luang Prabang: bathing in the pools and waterfalls of the Kuang Si National Protected Area, about 30 km. from Luang Prabang.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, Lao people, ex-Kingdom, former capital, French colonial, Mekong, swimming, cooling water, tropical, cooling off, fresh

PMR-D2189
Laos, Luang Prabang: bathing in the pools and waterfalls of the Kuang Si National Protected Area, about 30 km. from Luang Prabang.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, Lao people, ex-Kingdom, former capital, French colonial, Mekong, swimming, cooling water, tropical, cooling off, fresh

PMR-D2188
Laos, Luang Prabang: bathing in the pools and waterfalls of the Kuang Si National Protected Area, about 30 km. from Luang Prabang.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, Lao people, ex-Kingdom, former capital, French colonial, Mekong, swimming, cooling water, tropical, cooling off, fresh

PMR-D2187
Laos, Luang Prabang: bathing in the pools and waterfalls of the Kuang Si National Protected Area, about 30 km. from Luang Prabang.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, Lao people, ex-Kingdom, former capital, French colonial, Mekong, swimming, cooling water, tropical, cooling off, fresh

PMR-D2186
Laos, Luang Prabang: bathing in the pools and waterfalls of the Kuang Si National Protected Area, about 30 km. from Luang Prabang.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, Lao people, ex-Kingdom, former capital, French colonial, Mekong, swimming, cooling water, tropical, cooling off, fresh

PMR-D2185
Laos, Luang Prabang: bathing in the pools and waterfalls of the Kuang Si National Protected Area, about 30 km. from Luang Prabang.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, Lao people, ex-Kingdom, former capital, French colonial, Mekong, swimming, cooling water, tropical, cooling off, fresh

PMR-D2184
Laos, Luang Prabang: bathing in the pools and waterfalls of the Kuang Si National Protected Area, about 30 km. from Luang Prabang.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, Lao people, ex-Kingdom, former capital, French colonial, Mekong, swimming, cooling water, tropical, cooling off, fresh

PMR-D2183
Laos, Luang Prabang: bathing in the pools and waterfalls of the Kuang Si National Protected Area, about 30 km. from Luang Prabang.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, Lao people, ex-Kingdom, former capital, French colonial, Mekong, swimming, cooling water, tropical, cooling off, fresh

PMR-D2153
The Philippines, Manila: monument to Dr. José Rizal in Rizal Park.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, Rizal

PMR-D2152
The Philippines, Manila: monument to Dr. José Rizal in Rizal Park.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, Rizal

PMR-D2151
The Philippines, Manila: some of the crosses marking 17,000 graves in the American Cemetery and Memorial.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, Rizal

PMR-D2150
The Philippines, Manila: some of the crosses marking 17,000 graves in the American Cemetery and Memorial.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, Rizal

PMR-D2149
The Philippines, Manila: high-rise buildings nearing completion in Forbestown, seen from the American Cemetary and Memorial Park.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, Rizal

PMR-D2148
The Philippines, Manila: some of the crosses marking 17,000 graves in the American Cemetery and Memorial.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, Rizal

PMR-D2147
The Philippines, Manila: American Cemetery and Memorial - in the central tower is a devotional chapel and on the walls of the hemispheres are inscribed the names of 36,286 servicemen with no known grave.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, Rizal

PMR-D2146
The Philippines, Manila: the cloisters of San Agustin Church, the oldest in the Philippines.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, Rizal

PMR-D2145
The Philippines, Manila: the interior of Manila Cathedral, destroyed in WWII and rebuilt in 1951.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, Rizal

PMR-D2144
The Philippines, Manila: traditional horse-drawn carriage in Fort Santiago Park.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, Rizal

PMR-D2143
The Philippines, Manila: statue of Dr José Rizal, the leading freedom fighter against the Spanish, executed nearby in 1896.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, Rizal

PMR-D2142
The Philippines, Manila: inside "Intra Muros", the walled enclave of the colonial Spanish, with police in historical costumes.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, Rizal

PMR-D2141
The Philippines, Manila: neo-classical gateway to Fort Santiago, dating from Spanish colonial times, but reconstructed after war damage. The tableau with the horseman is believed original.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, Rizal

PMR-D2140
The Philippines, Manila: neo-classical gateway to Fort Santiago, dating from Spanish colonial times, but reconstructed after war damage, with reflection in canal.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, Rizal

PMR-D2139
The Philippines, Manila: traditional horse-drawn carriage in Fort Santiago Park.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, Rizal

PMR-D2138
The Philippines, Manila: seated bronze statues of Philippine notables in Fort Santiago Park.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, Rizal

PMR-D2137
The Philippines, Manila: the giant flagpole and Philippine flag in Rizal Park.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, Rizal

PMR-D2136
The Philippines, Manila: monument to Dr. José Rizal in Rizal Park.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, Rizal

PMR-D2112
Oman, Muscat: the lake and colourful pavilion in the Al Qurm National Park.
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, sultan, Middle East, Gulf State

PMR-D2085
Oman, Muscat: mangroves are preserved in Al Qurm National Park.
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, sultan, Middle East, Gulf State

PMR-D2073
England, Kent, Westerham: late afternoon shadows in the parkland at Chartwell (National Trust), the former home of Winston and Clementine Churchill.
Keywords: conservation, manor house, heritage, picturesque, culture, historic, landscape garden, park, ancestral home, estate, preservation

PMR-D2070
England, Kent, Westerham: Chartwell (National Trust), the former home of Winston and Clementine Churchill.
Keywords: architecture, manor house, heritage, picturesque, culture, historic, landscape garden, park, ancestral home, estate, preservation, conservation

PMR-D2066
England, Kent, Westerham: Chartwell (National Trust), the former home of Winston and Clementine Churchill.
Keywords: architecture, manor house, heritage, picturesque, culture, historic, landscape garden, park, ancestral home, estate, preservation, conservation

PMR-D2063
Edinburgh: the Forth Railway Cantilever Bridge, 2.5 km. long, opened in 1890, engineers: Sir John Fowler and Sir Benjamin Baker.
Keywords: historic, engineering feat, Firth of Forth, tourist attraction, national heritage

PMR-D2062
Scotland, Edinburgh: the 2.5-kilometer-long Forth Railway Bridge connects Edinburgh with Fife. The cantilever bridge was the first major construction in the world to be fabricated from steel. It was opened in March 1890.
Keywords: historic, engineering feat, Firth of Forth, tourist attraction, national heritage

PMR-D2046
Scotland, Edinburgh: Greyfriars Kirk.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage

PMR-D2045
Scotland, Edinburgh: Greyfriars Churchyard.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage

PMR-D2044
Scotland, Edinburgh: the grave of Greyfriars Bobby in Greyfriars Churchyard.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage

PMR-D2043
Edinburgh: entrance to Greyfriars Churchyard, with monument to Greyfriars Bobby.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage

PMR-D2042
Edinburgh: grave of John Gray, where Greyfriars Bobby lay, daily, for 14 years.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage

PMR-D2041
Edinburgh: Greyfriars Churchyard.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage

PMR-D2040
Scotland, Edinburgh: statue of William Chambers of Glenormiston, Lord Provost of the city.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage

PMR-D2039
Scotland, Edinburgh: Calton Hill, with the Obelisk, Dugald Stewart Monument, classical National Monument. Nelson's Monument, and ministry building.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage

PMR-D2038
Scotland, Edinburgh: Nelson's Monument on Calton Hill. A basket on the mast used to be dropped precisely at the one-o'clock gunshot, to enable ships' crews to set their chronometers.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage

PMR-D2037
Scotland, Edinburgh: Dugald Stewart Monument on Calton Hill, with the castle and Balmoral Hotel in the distance.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage

PMR-D2036
Edinburgh: view from Calton Hill, with the Castle, Balmoral Hotel and Scott Monument.
Keywords: architecture, panorama, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage

PMR-D2035
Scotland, Edinburgh: view from Calton Hill, with St. Mary's Roman Catholic Cathedral below.
Keywords: architecture, panorama, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage

PMR-D2034
Scotland, Edinburgh: the gates of Holyrood House.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage

PMR-D2033
Scotland, Edinburgh: "Dynamic Earth" building and the new Scottish Parliament, from a bluff in Holyrood Park.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage

PMR-D2031
Scotland, Edinburgh: the new Scottish Parliament building, architect Enric Miralles, opened in 2004.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage

PMR-D2030
Edinburgh: Holyrood House from Holyrood Park.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage

PMR-D2029
Edinburgh: Calton Hill from Holyrood Park, with Nelson's Monument, City Observatory, National Monument and Firth of Forth.
Keywords: architecture, panorama, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage

PMR-D2028
Scotland, Edinburgh: view from Holyrood Park, with "Dynamic Earth" Interactive Centre, the New Scottish Parliament, Holyrood House, and the Firth of Forth.
Keywords: architecture, panorama, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage

PMR-D2027
Scotland, Edinburgh: Canongate Tolbooth with clock dated 1884.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage

PMR-D2026
Scotland, Edinburgh: Nelson's Monument, supposed to resemble a telescope, on Calton Hill.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage

PMR-D2025
Scotland, Edinburgh: obelisk (1844) in the Old Calton Burial Ground commemorating the exiled revolutionary Thomas Muir, and art-deco ministry building.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage

PMR-D2024
Edinburgh: statue of the 5th Duke of Buccleuch in front of St. Giles Cathedral.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage

PMR-D2023
Scotland, Edinburgh: memorial to David Hume, philosopher, poet and historian (1558-1629).
Keywords: architecture, monument, statue, national heritage, historic, culture, picturesque, capital city, metropolis

PMR-D2022
Scotland, Edinburgh: Deacon Brodie's Tavern on the Royal Mile, with the former HQ of the Bank of Scotland behind.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage

PMR-D2021
Scotland, Edinburgh: statue of Alexander restraining Bucephalus in the courtyard of the neo-classical City Chambers.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage

PMR-D2020
Edinburgh: memorial to the King's Own Scottish Borderers on North Bridge, with Nelson Monument in the background.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage

PMR-D2019
Edinburgh Castle: view from the terrace with Argyle Battery and One O'Clock Gun.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage

PMR-D2018
Edinburgh Castle: giant siege gun "Mons Meg" from 1457.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage

PMR-D2017
Edinburgh Castle: firing a flintlock!
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage

PMR-D2016
Scotland, Edinburgh: loading a flintlock in Edinburgh Castle.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage

PMR-D2015
Edinburgh: view from the Castle Terrace with One O'Clock Gun.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage

PMR-D2014
Scotland, Edinburgh: view from Castle Hill, with Waverley Station, North Bridge, the Scott Monument, Balmoral Hotel and Calton Hill.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, historic, culture, picturesque, capital city, metropolis

PMR-D2013
Edinburgh: view from Castle Hill, with green dome of the former HQ of the Bank of Scotland.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage

PMR-D2012
Edinburgh: view from Castle Hill, with Waverley Station, the Scott Monument, Balmoral Hotel and Calton Hill.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, historic, culture, picturesque, capital city, metropolis

PMR-D2011
Edinburgh: Princes Street Gardens with the Firth of Forth Estuary behind.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, historic, culture, picturesque, capital city, metropolis

PMR-D2010
Edinburgh: the Mound, with the National Gallery of Scotland and the Royal Scottish Academy.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage

PMR-D2009
Edinburgh: Ramsay Garden, former home of poet, Allan Ramsay (1686-1758).
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage

PMR-D2008
Edinburgh: colourful shop on Victoria Street.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage

PMR-D2007
Edinburgh: George IV Bridge.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage

PMR-D2006
Scotland, Edinburgh: memorial to Greyfriars Bobby (1856-72).
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage

PMR-D2005
Scotland, Edinburgh: the Grassmarket, with the Covenanters' Memorial, where the gibbet formerly stood.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage

PMR-D2004
Scotland, Edinburgh: the castle, from the Grassmarket.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, historic, culture, picturesque, capital city, metropolis

PMR-D2003
Edinburgh Castle from the Grassmarket.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, historic, culture, picturesque, capital city, metropolis

PMR-D2002
Edinburgh: pipe band passing the City Chambers on the Royal Mile.
Keywords: architecture, bagpipes, parade, procession, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage

PMR-D2001
Edinburgh: Calton Hill, with the Nelson Monument and the unfinished classical National Monument.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, historic, culture, picturesque, capital city, metropolis

PMR-D1982
England, Northumberland: ruins of Roman Housesteads Fort
(National Trust), founded about 122 AD and one of 16 forts adjoining Hadrian's Wall.
Keywords: heritage, defence, fortifications , archeology, preservation, historic, culture, picturesque

PMR-D1973
England, Northumberland, Holy Island, Lindisfarne Castle (National Trust), on its whinstone hill, Beblowe Hill, was founded in the 16th century but much modified by Sir Edwin Lutyens at the beginning of the 20th century.
Here, the walled garden, planned by Gertrude Jekyll, a short distance from the castle.
Keywords: architecture, fortifications, castle, conservation, preservation, estate, ancestral home, historic, culture, picturesque, heritage

PMR-D1972
England, Northumberland, Holy Island, Lindisfarne Castle (National Trust), on its whinstone hill, Beblowe Hill, was founded in the 16th century but much modified by Sir Edwin Lutyens at the beginning of the 20th century.
Here, the walled garden, planned by Gertrude Jekyll, a short distance from the castle.
Keywords: architecture, fortifications, castle, conservation, preservation, estate, ancestral home, historic, culture, picturesque, heritage

PMR-D1971
England, Northumberland, Holy Island, Lindisfarne Castle (National Trust), on its whinstone hill, Beblowe Hill, was founded in the 16th century but much modified by Sir Edwin Lutyens at the beginning of the 20th century.
Keywords: architecture, fortifications, castle, conservation, preservation, estate, ancestral home, historic, culture, picturesque, heritage

PMR-D1969
England, Northumberland, Holy Island, Lindisfarne Castle (National Trust), on its whinstone hill, Beblowe Hill, was founded in the 16th century but much modified by Sir Edwin Lutyens at the beginning of the 20th century.
Keywords: architecture, fortifications, castle, conservation, preservation, estate, ancestral home, historic, culture, picturesque, heritage

PMR-D1968
England, Northumberland, Holy Island, Lindisfarne Castle (National Trust), on its whinstone hill, Beblowe Hill, was founded in the 16th century but much modified by Sir Edwin Lutyens at the beginning of the 20th century.
Keywords: architecture, fortifications, castle, conservation, preservation, estate, ancestral home, historic, culture, picturesque, heritage

PMR-D1967
England, Northumberland, Holy Island, Lindisfarne Castle (National Trust), on its whinstone hill, Beblowe Hill, was founded in the 16th century but much modified by Sir Edwin Lutyens at the beginning of the 20th century.
Keywords: architecture, fortifications, castle, conservation, preservation, estate, ancestral home, historic, culture, picturesque, heritage

PMR-D1955
England, Staffordshire, Biddulph Grange (National Trust), with a remarkable garden created by the owner, James Bateman, in the 19th century.
Here, the Dahlia Walk, protected by a buttressed yew hedge.
Keywords: architecture, conservation, preservation, estate, ancestral home, park, landscape garden, historic, culture, picturesque, heritage, manor house

PMR-D1954
England, Staffordshire, Biddulph Grange (National Trust), with a remarkable garden created by the owner, James Bateman, in the 19th century.
Here, the Wellingtonia Avenue.
Keywords: architecture, conservation, preservation, estate, ancestral home, park, landscape garden, historic, culture, picturesque, heritage, manor house

PMR-D1951
England, Staffordshire, Biddulph Grange (National Trust), with a remarkable garden created by the owner, James Bateman, in the 19th century.
Here, part of the China Garden.
Keywords: architecture, conservation, preservation, estate, ancestral home, park, landscape garden, historic, culture, picturesque, heritage, manor house

PMR-D1948
England, Cheshire, Congleton: Little Moreton Hall (National Trust), a 16th century Elizabethan timber framed manor house, former home of the Moreton family. Painted panelling from about 1580, recently discovered under the panelling in the Parlour.
Keywords: architecture, conservation, preservation, estate, ancestral home, park, landscape garden, historic, culture, picturesque, heritage, manor house

PMR-D1945
England, Cheshire, Congleton: Little Moreton Hall (National Trust), a 16th century Elizabethan timber framed manor house, former home of the Moreton family.
Keywords: architecture, conservation, preservation, estate, ancestral home, park, landscape garden, historic, culture, picturesque, heritage, manor house

PMR-D1944
England, Cheshire, Congleton: Little Moreton Hall (National Trust), a 16th century Elizabethan timber framed manor house, former home of the Moreton family.
Keywords: architecture, conservation, preservation, estate, ancestral home, park, landscape garden, historic, culture, picturesque, heritage, manor house

PMR-D1943
England, Cheshire, Congleton: Little Moreton Hall (National Trust), a 16th century Elizabethan timber framed manor house, former home of the Moreton family.
Keywords: architecture, conservation, preservation, estate, ancestral home, park, landscape garden, historic, culture, picturesque, heritage, manor house

PMR-D1941
England, Cheshire, Congleton: Little Moreton Hall (National Trust), a 16th century Elizabethan timber framed manor house, former home of the Moreton family. The Long Gallery was added in the late 16th century, after the house had been completed.
Keywords: architecture, conservation, preservation, estate, ancestral home, park, landscape garden, historic, culture, picturesque, heritage, manor house

PMR-D1938
England, Cheshire, Tatton House and Park (National Trust), the former home of the Egerton family. The Italian Garden and part of the surrounding parkland which stretches over more than 1000 acres.
Keywords: architecture, manor house, heritage, picturesque, culture, historic, landscape garden, park, ancestral home, estate, preservation, conservation

PMR-D1930
England, Cheshire, Dunham Massey (National Trust), an 18th century manor house in 300-acres of parkland. Fallow deer (Dama dama) grazing in the grounds.
Keywords: architecture, manor house, heritage, picturesque, culture, historic, landscape garden, park, ancestral home, estate, preservation, conservation

PMR-D1929
England, Cheshire, Dunham Massey (National Trust), an 18th century manor house in 300-acres of parkland. Fallow deer (Dama dama) grazing in the grounds.
Keywords: architecture, manor house, heritage, picturesque, culture, historic, landscape garden, park, ancestral home, estate, preservation, conservation

PMR-D1928
England, Cheshire, Dunham Massey (National Trust), an 18th century manor house in 300-acres of parkland.
The Old Mill (1616) in the grounds, was last used as a saw mill.
Keywords: architecture, conservation, preservation, estate, ancestral home, park, landscape garden, historic, culture, picturesque, heritage, manor house

PMR-D1926
England, Cheshire, Dunham Massey (National Trust), an 18th century manor house in 300-acres of parkland. Fallow deer near the Coach House, with its distinguished cupola.
Keywords: architecture, conservation, preservation, estate, ancestral home, park, landscape garden, historic, culture, picturesque, heritage, manor house

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

PMR-D1911
England, Somerset, Montacute House (National Trust), former home of the Phelips family: the Clifton Maybank frontispiece was added to the west front by Edward Phelips in the 1780s.
Keywords: architecture, conservation, preservation, estate, ancestral home, park, landscape garden, historic, culture, picturesque, heritage, manor house

PMR-D1910
England, Somerset, Montacute House (National Trust), former home of the Phelips family: the Column Garden, with Doric columns and clipped yew hedge.
Keywords: architecture, manor house, heritage, picturesque, culture, historic, landscape garden, park, ancestral home, estate, preservation, conservation

PMR-D1909
England, Somerset, Montacute House (National Trust), former home of the Phelips family: the house from the south east, with croquet lawn and "Wobbley Hedge".
Keywords: architecture, conservation, preservation, estate, ancestral home, park, landscape garden, historic, culture, picturesque, heritage, manor house

PMR-D1908
England, Somerset, Montacute House (National Trust), former home of the Phelips family: the western approach to the house, looking towards the gate.
Keywords: architecture, conservation, preservation, estate, ancestral home, park, landscape garden, historic, culture, picturesque, heritage, manor house

PMR-D1907
England, Somerset, Montacute House (National Trust), former home of the Phelips family: the walled east court, with the avenue of limes in the background.
Keywords: architecture, conservation, preservation, estate, ancestral home, park, landscape garden, historic, culture, picturesque, heritage, manor house

PMR-D1906
England, Somerset, Montacute House (National Trust), former home of the Phelips family: the house from the south east, with sweet chestnut tree in the foreground.
Keywords: architecture, conservation, preservation, estate, ancestral home, park, landscape garden, historic, culture, picturesque, heritage, manor house

PMR-D1905
England, Somerset, Montacute House (National Trust), former home of the Phelips family: the east front, with the two garden pavilions.
Keywords: architecture, conservation, preservation, estate, ancestral home, park, landscape garden, historic, culture, picturesque, heritage, manor house

PMR-D1903
England, Somerset, Montacute House (National Trust), former home of the Phelips family: the fountain in the north garden.
Keywords: architecture, manor house, heritage, picturesque, culture, historic, landscape garden, park, ancestral home, estate, preservation, conservation

PMR-D1902
England, Somerset, Montacute House (National Trust), former home of the Phelips family: the "Wobbley Hedge".
Keywords: architecture, conservation, preservation, estate, ancestral home, park, landscape garden, historic, culture, picturesque, heritage, manor house

PMR-D1901
England, Somerset, Montacute House (National Trust), former home of the Phelips family: the house from the north east, with topiary work.
Keywords: architecture, conservation, preservation, estate, ancestral home, park, landscape garden, historic, culture, picturesque, heritage, manor house

PMR-D1900
England, Somerset, Montacute House (National Trust), former home of the Phelips family: the east front with ballustraded wall of the east court.
Keywords: architecture, conservation, preservation, estate, ancestral home, park, landscape garden, historic, culture, picturesque, heritage, manor house

PMR-D1898
England, Somerset, Montacute House (National Trust), former home of the Phelips family: the house from the south east, with croquet lawn and "Wobbley Hedge".
Keywords: architecture, manor house, heritage, picturesque, culture, historic, landscape garden, park, ancestral home, estate, preservation, conservation

PMR-D1897
England, Somerset, Montacute House (National Trust), former home of the Phelips family: the house from the south east, with croquet lawn and "Wobbley Hedge".
Keywords: architecture, conservation, preservation, estate, ancestral home, park, landscape garden, historic, culture, picturesque, heritage, manor house

PMR-D1896
England, Somerset, Montacute House (National Trust), former home of the Phelips family: entrance to the east court.
Keywords: architecture, conservation, preservation, estate, ancestral home, park, landscape garden, historic, culture, picturesque, heritage, manor house

PMR-D1895
England, Somerset, Montacute House (National Trust), former home of the Phelips family: two of the "Nine Worthies" (Joshua and David) on the east front of the house.
Keywords: architecture, conservation, preservation, estate, ancestral home, park, landscape garden, historic, culture, picturesque, heritage, manor house

PMR-D1892
England, Cornwall, Lanhydrock (National Trust), the former home of the Robartes family: view of the house from the west, upper garden, with view of the countryside.
Keywords: architecture, conservation, preservation, estate, ancestral home, park, landscape garden, historic, culture, picturesque, heritage, manor house

PMR-D1891
England, Cornwall, Lanhydrock (National Trust), the former home of the Robartes family: the main entrance in the east front.
Keywords: architecture, conservation, preservation, estate, ancestral home, park, landscape garden, historic, culture, picturesque, heritage, manor house

PMR-D1890
England, Cornwall, Lanhydrock (National Trust), the former home of the Robartes family: formal gardens and topiary.
Keywords: architecture, manor house, heritage, picturesque, culture, historic, landscape garden, park, ancestral home, estate, preservation, conservation

PMR-D1889
England, Cornwall, Lanhydrock (National Trust), the former home of the Robartes family: formal gardens and east front.
Keywords: architecture, manor house, heritage, picturesque, culture, historic, landscape garden, park, ancestral home, estate, preservation, conservation

PMR-D1888
England, Cornwall, Lanhydrock (National Trust), the former home of the Robartes family: formal gardens and east front.
Keywords: architecture, manor house, heritage, picturesque, culture, historic, landscape garden, park, ancestral home, estate, preservation, conservation

PMR-D1887
England, Cornwall, Lanhydrock (National Trust), the former home of the Robartes family: formal gardens and east front.
Keywords: architecture, manor house, heritage, picturesque, culture, historic, landscape garden, park, ancestral home, estate, preservation, conservation

PMR-D1886
England, Cornwall, Lanhydrock (National Trust), the former home of the Robartes family: the gatehouse, built as a hunting lodge in 1651.
Keywords: architecture, conservation, preservation, estate, ancestral home, park, landscape garden, historic, culture, picturesque, heritage, manor house

PMR-D1885
England, Cornwall, Lanhydrock (National Trust), the former home of the Robartes family: the gatehouse and east front.
Keywords: architecture, conservation, preservation, estate, ancestral home, park, landscape garden, historic, culture, picturesque, heritage, manor house

PMR-D1884
England, Devon, Yelverton: Buckland Abbey (National Trust) was converted to a manor house by Sir Richard Grenville, and later lived in by Sir Francis Drake.
Keywords: architecture, manor house, heritage, picturesque, culture, historic, landscape garden, park, ancestral home, estate, preservation, conservation

PMR-D1883
England, Devon, Yelverton: Buckland Abbey (National Trust) was converted to a manor house by Sir Richard Grenville, and later lived in by Sir Francis Drake. This detached, 14th century building is known as "The Monks' Guest House" although its original purpose was probably agricultural.
Keywords: architecture, conservation, preservation, estate, ancestral home, park, landscape garden, historic, culture, picturesque, heritage, manor house

PMR-D1882
England, Devon, Yelverton: Buckland Abbey (National Trust) was converted to a manor house by Sir Richard Grenville, and later lived in by Sir Francis Drake.
Keywords: architecture, manor house, heritage, picturesque, culture, historic, landscape garden, park, ancestral home, estate, preservation, conservation

PMR-D1880
England, Cornwall, St. Michael's Mount (National Trust): visitors crossing to the island on the almost fully exposed causeway.
Keywords: heritage, picturesque, culture, historic, landscape garden, park, estate

PMR-D1879
England, Cornwall, St. Michael's Mount (National Trust): visitors negotiating the still-submerged causeway, with Marazion in the background.
Keywords: heritage, picturesque, culture, historic, landscape garden, park, estate

PMR-D1878
England, Cornwall, St. Michael's Mount (National Trust): the castle gardens, with Agapanthus flowers.
Keywords: heritage, estate, park, landscape garden, historic, culture, picturesque

PMR-D1875
England, Cornwall, St. Michael's Mount (National Trust): the harbour, seen from the castle.
Keywords: heritage, picturesque, culture, historic, landscape garden, park, estate

PMR-D-2032
Edinburgh: view from Holyrood Park, with Balmoral Hotel, North Bridge, Waverley Station and the Firth of Forth.
Keywords: architecture, panorama, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage

PMR-D1835
Edinburgh: the Natural History Hall at the National Museum of Scotland.
Keywords: taxidermy, exhibition, exhibits, anthropology, educational, skeletons, mammals

PMR-D1834
Edinburgh: "Wylam Dilly", steam locomotive built about 1820, in National Museum of Scotland.
Keywords: railway, train, machine, mechanical, technology, steam power, vintage, historic

PMR-D1831
England, Cheshire: Strolling on the Orangery Terrace at Lyme Park, House and Garden (National Trust), the home of the Legh family for 550 years.
Keywords: architecture, period costumes, manor house, heritage, picturesque, culture, historic, landscape garden, park, ancestral home, estate, preservation, conservation

PMR-D1781
England, Wiltshire, Stourhead: Stourhead Landscape Garden: the Nymph of the Grotto (National Trust).
Keywords: architecture, estate, ancestral home, park, landscape garden, historic, culture, picturesque, heritage, manor house

PMR-D1751
England, Devon, Exmouth: A La Ronde, a dwelling of unusual circular design (National Trust): reflected view of the eight doorways leading from the central hall.
Keywords: architecture, holiday resort, seaside town, picturesque, culture, historic

PMR147K-36
Germany, Bavaria, Upper Franconia, Bamberg: the twin spires of St. Michael's Church and former monastery, seen from the Residenz garden.
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, Franconia, national heritage, mediaeval, historical

PMR147K-35
Germany, Bavaria, Upper Franconia, Bamberg: Altes Rathaus (Old Townhall), dating from 1440, on its island in the River Regnitz, view from the south-west.
Keywords: picturesque, historical, mediaeval, national heritage, Franconia, architecture, timber frame, half-timbered

PMR147K-34
Germany, Bavaria, Upper Franconia, Bamberg: Baroque balcony, known as "the swallow's nest", added to the Rathaus (Townhall) in 1744-56 by architect M. Küchel.
Keywords: picturesque, timber-framed, half-timbered, architecture, frescoes, Franconia, cobblestones, national heritage, mediaeval, historical

PMR147K-33
Germany, Bavaria, Upper Franconia, Bamberg: statue of Kaiserin Kunigunde, wife of Kaiser Heinrich II, who founded the town in 1007 AD.
Keywords: picturesque, Empress, monument, sculpture, Franconia, national heritage, mediaeval, historical

PMR147K-32
Germany, Bavaria, Upper Franconia, Bamberg: picturesque waterside cottages of "Klein Venedig" (Little Venice).
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, historical, mediaeval, national heritage, Franconia

PMR147K-31
Germany, Bavaria, Upper Franconia, Bamberg: picturesque waterside cottages of "Klein Venedig" (Little Venice).
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, historical, mediaeval, national heritage, Franconia

PMR147K-30
Germany, Bavaria, Upper Franconia, Bamberg: picturesque waterside cottages of "Klein Venedig" (Little Venice).
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, timber-framed, half-timbered, historical, mediaeval, national heritage, Franconia

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

PMR147K-28
Germany, Bavaria, Upper Franconia, Bamberg: picturesque waterside cottages of "Klein Venedig" (Little Venice).
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, Franconia, national heritage, mediaeval, historical

PMR147K-27
Germany, Bavaria, Upper Franconia, Bamberg: picturesque waterside cottages of "Klein Venedig" (Little Venice).
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, Franconia, national heritage, mediaeval, historical

PMR147K-26
Germany, Bavaria, Upper Franconia, Bamberg: "Am Kranen" and "Klein Venedig" (Little Venice), from a river cruise boat.
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, historical, mediaeval, national heritage, Franconia

PMR147K-25
Germany, Bavaria, Upper Franconia, Bamberg: a cobbled street and a timber-framed house in the old town, with two of the cathedral towers in the background.
Keywords: picturesque, Franconia, fortifications, defence, cobblestones, national heritage, mediaeval, historical

PMR147K-24
Germany, Bavaria, Upper Franconia, Bamberg: Altes Rathaus (Old Townhall), dating from 1440, on its island in the River Regnitz, with both bridges in view.
Keywords: picturesque, historical, mediaeval, national heritage, Franconia, architecture, timber frame, half-timbered

PMR147K-23
Germany, Bavaria, Upper Franconia, Bamberg: Altes Rathaus (Old Townhall), dating from 1440, on its island in the River Regnitz, with the frescoes visible beyond the bridge.
Keywords: picturesque, historical, mediaeval, national heritage, Franconia, architecture, timber frame, half-timbered

PMR147K-22
Germany, Bavaria, Upper Franconia, Bamberg: burgher house frontages reflected in the River Regnitz, with the first coltsfoot flowers of spring.
Keywords: picturesque, half timbered, timber-framed, architecture, historical, mediaeval, national heritage, Franconia

PMR147K-21
Germany, Bavaria, Upper Franconia, Bamberg:
"Am Kranen", with twin spires of St. Michael's Church and former monastery, and veteran cranes in the foreground.
Keywords: picturesque, Franconia, national heritage, mediaeval, historical

PMR147K-20
Germany, Bavaria, Upper Franconia, Bamberg: "Am Kranen", the quayside of the River Regnitz, with preserved veteran cranes.
Keywords: picturesque, historical, mediaeval, national heritage, Franconia, cobblestones

PMR147K-19
Germany, Bavaria, Freystadt: the ObererTor (Upper Gate) survives, but the rest of the mediaeval town wall has gone.
Keywords: picturesque, historical, mediaeval, national heritage, defence, fortifications, Franconia

PMR147K-18
Germany, Bavaria, Freystadt: colourful gabled houses on the upper Market Place.
Keywords: picturesque, historical, mediaeval, national heritage, cobblestones, Franconia

PMR147K-17
Germany, Bavaria, Freystadt: Baroque pilgrimage church of Maria Hilf, built 1700-10 by Giovanni Viscardi.
Keywords: picturesque, historical, mediaeval, national heritage, Franconia

PMR147K-16
Germany, Bavaria, Hilpoltstein: the surviving doorway to the castle, with mediaeval stone carvings.
Keywords: picturesque, historical, mediaeval, national heritage, cobblestones, defence, fortifications, Franconia

PMR147K-15
Germany, Bavaria, Hilpoltstein: view of the town from the castle tower. with the parish church in the foreground.
Keywords: picturesque, historical, mediaeval, national heritage, Franconia, panorama

PMR147K-14
Germany, Bavaria, Hilpoltstein: 22-metre-high tower (keep) of the mediaeval castle, dating from the 13th century.
Keywords: picturesque, historical, mediaeval, national heritage, defence, fortifications, Franconia

PMR146K-30
Qatar, Doha: western end of the prestige boulevard, Al Corniche, with palm trees and flowerbeds in national colours.
Keywords: modern architecture, ultra-modern, luxurious, air conditioning, Arab state, Muslim, Islam, desert city, emirate, oil wealth, skyscrapers

PMR146K-27
Qatar, Doha: prestige boulevard, Al Corniche, lined with palms and flowerbeds in national colours.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, air conditioning, luxurious, ultra-modern

PMR144K-27
Thailand, Ayuthaya (formerly the royal capital 1350-1767): Wat Phra Mahathat Temple, built in 1374, in the reign of King Boroma: many prangs are leaning dangerously, as these three examples.
Keywords: Buddhist, national heritage, historic, religious, colourful, architecture, Siam, picturesque, temples

PMR144K-26
Thailand, Ayuthaya (formerly the royal capital 1350-1767): Wat Phra Mahathat Temple, built in 1374, in the reign of King Boroma: three of the surviving prangs still in a vertical position.
Keywords: Buddhist, national heritage, historic, religious, colourful, architecture, Siam, picturesque, temples

PMR144K-25
Thailand, Ayuthaya (formerly the royal capital 1350-1767): Wat Phra Mahathat Temple, built in 1374, in the reign of King Boroma: the effects of ground subsidence show clearly on this former gateway.
Keywords: Buddhist, national heritage, historic, religious, colourful, architecture, Siam, picturesque, temples

PMR144K-24
Thailand, Ayuthaya (formerly the royal capital 1350-1767): Wat Phra Mahathat Temple, built in 1374, in the reign of King Boroma: overgrown remains of a giant prang.
Keywords: Buddhist, national heritage, historic, religious, colourful, architecture, Siam, picturesque, temples

PMR144K-23
Thailand, Ayuthaya (formerly the royal capital 1350-1767), Wat Phra Mahathat: ruins of a vihara, with surviving Buddha figure.
Keywords: Buddhist, national heritage, historic, religious, colourful, architecture, Siam, picturesque, temples

PMR144K-22
Thailand, Ayuthaya (formerly the royal capital 1350-1767): Wat Phra Mahathat's main attraction is this Buddha's head in the grip of tree roots.
Keywords: Buddhist, national heritage, historic, religious, colourful, architecture, Siam, picturesque, temples

PMR144K-21
Thailand, Ayuthaya (the royal capital 1350-1767): elephant posing with riders, with Wat Phra Ram in the background.
Keywords: Buddhist, national heritage, historic, religious, colourful, architecture, Siam, picturesque, temples

PMR144K-20
Thailand, Ayuthaya (the royal capital 1350-1767): elephant rides, with Wat Phra Ram in the background.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, architecture, colourful, religious, historic, national heritage

PMR144K-19
Thailand, Ayuthaya (the royal capital 1350-1767): Wat Phra Ram, probably dating from 1448, lies in a picturesque landscape of lakes.
Keywords: Buddhist, national heritage, historic, religious, colourful, architecture, Siam, picturesque, temples

PMR144K-18
Thailand, Ayuthaya (the royal capital 1350-1767): Wat Lokayasutha, where the main attraction is this reclining Buddha, 40 metres long, of unknown age.
Keywords: Buddhist, national heritage, historic, religious, colourful, architecture, Siam, picturesque, temples

PMR144K-16
Thailand, Ayuthaya (the royal capital 1350-1767): the centrepiece at Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon Temple is an enormous chedi.
Keywords: Buddhist, national heritage, historic, religious, colourful, architecture, Siam, picturesque, temples

PMR144K-12
Laos, Vientiane: three identical prangs behind Wat Sidamduan Temple.
Keywords: Buddhist, capital city, religion, architecture, picturesque, national heritage, monument, colourful, temple

PMR144K-11
Laos, Vientiane: gateway to Wat Sidamduan Temple.
Keywords: Buddhist, capital city, religion, architecture, picturesque, national heritage, monument, colourful, temple

PMR144K-10
Laos, Vientiane: strikingly-decorated end-wall of Wat Sidamduan Temple, which is outside the city centre.
Keywords: Buddhist, capital city, religion, architecture, picturesque, national heritage, monument, colourful, temple

PMR144K-09
Laos, Vientiane: a 7-headed naga by the entrance to Wat That Fune Temple.
Keywords: Buddhist, capital city, religion, architecture, picturesque, national heritage, monument, colourful, temple

PMR144K-08
Laos, Vientiane: Wat That Fune Temple stands in its own spacious grounds.
Keywords: Buddhist, capital city, religion, architecture, picturesque, national heritage, monument, colourful, temple

PMR144K-07
Laos, Vientiane: ornate, gilded gable of a temple guarded by 3-headed nagas either side of the entrance.
Keywords: Buddhist, capital city, religion, architecture, picturesque, national heritage, monument, colourful, temple

PMR144K-06
Laos, Vientiane: handsome gateway and tower guarded by nagas either side of the entrance.
Keywords: Buddhist, capital city, religion, architecture, picturesque, national heritage, monument, colourful, temple

PMR144K-05
Laos, Vientiane: ornate gable of a "three-roof" temple guarded by nagas either side of the entrance.
Keywords: Buddhist, capital city, religion, architecture, picturesque, national heritage, monument, colourful, temple

PMR144K-04
Laos, Vientiane: Wat Ong Mahawihan ("Heavy Buddha") Temple, founded in 1566 by King Sai Setthathirat. A monk stands in front of a Buddha figure seated on the coils of a 7-headed naga.
Keywords: Buddhist, temple, colourful, monument, national heritage, picturesque, architecture, religion, capital city

PMR144K-03
Laos, Vientiane: Wat Ong Mahawihan ("Heavy Buddha") Temple, founded in 1566 by King Sai Setthathirat.
Keywords: Buddhist, temple, colourful, monument, national heritage, picturesque, architecture, religion, capital city

PMR144K-02
Laos, Vientiane: handsome gate of the Wat Inpeng Temple, with nagas on each side.
Keywords: Buddhist, capital city, religion, architecture, picturesque, national heritage, monument, colourful, temple

PMR144K-01
Laos, Vientiane: intricate gable of Wat Inpeng Temple, with scenes from the life of Buddha, restored 1968-75.
Keywords: Buddhist, capital city, religion, architecture, picturesque, national heritage, monument, colourful, temple

PMR690-09
Qatar, Doha: the north end of the prestige boulevard, Al Corniche, with palm trees and flowebeds in the national colours.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, air conditioning, luxurious, ultra-modern

PMR487-04
Island of Crete, Iraklion: fishing boats in the harbour with the Venetian fortress in the background.
Keywords: mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage, architecture, reflections, defence, fortifications

PMR487-03
Island of Crete, Iraklion: tomb of Nikos Kazantzakis (1883-1957), Crete's greatest writer and author of "Zorba the Greek".
Keywords: picturesque, national heritage, colourful, literature, art, grave

PMR487-02
Island of Crete, Iraklion: Odhos Evans (Evans Street) from the city wall above Porta Kenouria.
Keywords: national heritage, architecture, street scene

PMR485-10
Germany, Schleswig-Holstein, Lubeck: the cathedral, part Romanesque, part Gothic, dating back to the 12th century, has also been rebuilt after severe war damage.
Keywords: mediaeval, red brick, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR485-09
Germany, Schleswig-Holstein, Lubeck: "An der Obertrave" - houses facing onto the River Trave.
Keywords: mediaeval, cobblestones, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR485-08
Germany, Schleswig-Holstein, Lubeck: elaborately carved beams on an old, half-timbered house in the old town.
Keywords: mediaeval, timber-frame, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR485-07
Germany, Schleswig-Holstein, Lubeck: Marienkirche (1250), one of the finest brick-built Gothic churches in Germany, was badly damaged during the war, but now stands again. Its most famous organist was Dietrich Buxtehude. View from the tower of the Petrikirche, showing Marktplatz and Rathaus (also dating from1250).
Keywords: mediaeval, twin towers, red brick, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, panorama

PMR485-06
Germany, Schleswig-Holstein, Lubeck: Marienkirche (1250), one of the finest brick-built Gothic churches in Germany, was badly damaged during the war, but now stands again. Its most famous organist was Dietrich Buxtehude. View from the tower of the Petrikirche.
Keywords: mediaeval, twin towers, red brick, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, panorama

PMR485-05
Germany, Schleswig-Holstein, Lubeck: reflections of the facades "An der Untertrave" with the twin towers of the Marienkirche behind.
Keywords: mediaeval, red brick, reflections, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR485-04
Germany, Schleswig-Holstein, Lubeck: old sailing ships moored in the "museum harbour" with red brick facades of burgher houses "An der Untertrave"
Keywords: mediaeval, preserved, veteran, sails, boats, red brick, reflections, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR485-03
Germany, Schleswig-Holstein, Lubeck: sightseeing boats start from "An der Obertrave", the quay on the River Trave.
Keywords: picturesque, pleasure boats, cruisers, reflections, architecture, national heritage

PMR485-02
Germany, Schleswig-Holstein, Lubeck: Holstentor Square, with the towers of the Marienkirche and Petrikirche and the old, brick, salt warehouses.
Keywords: mediaeval, red brick, defence, fortifications, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR485-01
Germany, Schleswig-Holstein, Lubeck: Holstentor, with its famous twin towers, was built between 1464 and 1478, and now houses the local history museum. Roses in the foreground.
Keywords: mediaeval, red brick, defence, fortifications, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR484-12
Germany, Schleswig-Holstein, Lubeck: the oldest part of the Rathaus (Town Hall) is the north wing, to which was added a new Renaissance facade of carved sandstone in 1570.
Keywords: mediaeval, red brick, cobblestones, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR484-11
Germany, Schleswig-Holstein, Lubeck: Rathaus (Town Hall) dating back to 1250, with a facade of dark, glazed brick with wind holes and "candle-snuffer" turrets.
Keywords: mediaeval, red brick, cobblestones, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

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

PMR484-09
Germany, Schleswig-Holstein, Lubeck: "Maria Dorothea", a well preserved coastal sailing boat, in full sail, being sketched by an artist.
Keywords: picturesque, painting, art, national heritage, reflections, vessel, ship, veteran

PMR484-08
Germany, Schleswig-Holstein, Lubeck: "Maria Dorothea", a well preserved coastal sailing boat, in full sail.
Keywords: picturesque, national heritage, reflections, vessel, ship, veteran

PMR484-07
Germany, Schleswig-Holstein, Lubeck: half-timbered terraced houses in an old alleyway.
Keywords: mediaeval, gable windows, timber-frame, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR484-06
Germany, Schleswig-Holstein, Lubeck: typical old residential alleyway in the old town, with flowering roses.
Keywords: mediaeval, cobblestones, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR484-05
Germany, Schleswig-Holstein, Lubeck: typical cobbled street of gabled houses leading down to the water.
Keywords: mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage, architecture, cobblestones

PMR484-04
Germany, Schleswig-Holstein, Lubeck: Burgtor, a fortified gateway built during the 13th to 15th centuries to defend the north entrance to the town.
Keywords: mediaeval, defence, fortifications, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR484-03
Germany, Schleswig-Holstein, Lubeck: Koberg Square
Keywords: mediaeval, cobblestones, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

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

PMR484-01
Germany, Schleswig-Holstein, Lubeck: street cafe and historical wine cellar below the Holy Ghost Hospital.
Keywords: mediaeval, red brick, cobblestones, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR483-04
Germany, Bavaria, Regen, in the Bavarian Forest: the 13th century tower of St. Michael's parish church, fortified for defence purposes.
Keywords: picturesque, mediaeval, historical, national heritage

PMR483-03
Germany, Bavaria, Regen, in the Bavarian Forest: town square with fountain and maypole, and pavement cafe in the foreground; 13th century tower of St. Michael's parish church rises above the rooftops.
Keywords: picturesque, mediaeval, historical, national heritage, cobblestones

PMR483-02
Germany, Bavaria, Regen, in the Bavarian Forest: town square with fountain and maypole, flowers in the foreground; the 13th century tower of St. Michael's parish church rises above the rooftops.
Keywords: picturesque, mediaeval, historical, national heritage, cobblestones

PMR483-01
Germany, Bavaria, Regen, in the Bavarian Forest: town square with fountain and maypole; 13th century tower of St. Michael's parish church rises above the rooftops.
Keywords: picturesque, mediaeval, historical, national heritage, cobblestones

PMR482-08
Canada, Alberta, a sombre view of Moraine Lake, in Banff National Park, surrounded by steep. snow-covered mountain slopes. A UNESCO National Heritage site.
Keywords: nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, mountain range, Rocky Mountains

PMR482-07
Canada, Alberta, approaching Moraine Lake in Banff National Park, a UNESCO National Heritage site.
Keywords: nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, mountain range, snowy, Rocky Mountains, spectacular

PMR481-08
Canada, British Columbia: Canadian National Railways diesel locomotives hauling a freight train through the Rockies near Clinton.
Keywords: nature, Rocky Mountains, railroad, mountain range, alpine scenery, picturesque, countryside

PMR481-03
Canada, Alberta: the brilliant turquoise waters of Lake Louise in Banff National Park with Mount Victoria and spring flowers in the foreground. A UNESCO World Heritage site.
Keywords: nature, colourful, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, mountain range, glaciers

PMR481-02
Canada, Alberta, Banff National Park: Chateau Lake Louise, established by the Canadian Pacific Railway at the end of the 19th century. Now a Fairmont Hotel.
Keywords: mountain range, archetecture, historic, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery

PMR481-01
Canada, Alberta, Banff National Park: the glaciers of Lake Louise which give the water its startling colour.
Keywords: nature, colourful, Rocky Mountains, mountain range, alpine scenery, picturesque, countryside

PMR480-12
Canada, Alberta: the brilliant turquoise waters of Lake Louise in Banff National Park.
Keywords: nature, colourful, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, mountain range, Rocky Mountains

PMR478-01
Germany, Bavaria, Straubing: Ludwigsplatz, with Jacob's Fountain (1644), Ludwig's Gate and the Water Tower, seen from the top of the town's look-out tower (68 metres high).
Keywords: picturesque, historical, mediaeval, national heritage, cobblestones, panorama, Ludwig's Square

PMR477-12
Germany, Bavaria, Straubing: entrance gate to the palace of Duke Albrecht I, with clocktower and coat of arms. The palace presently contains administrative offices.
Keywords: picturesque, cobblestones, national heritage, mediaeval, historical

PMR477-11
Germany, Bavaria, Straubing: a high fortified wall surrounds the Basilica of St. Peter and its graveyard.
Keywords: historical, fortifications, defence, national heritage, mediaeval

PMR477-10
Germany, Bavaria, Straubing: the Romanesque towers of St. Peter's Basilica with part of the evocative ancient graveyard.
Keywords: picturesque, national heritage, mediaeval, historical

PMR477-09
Germany, Bavaria, Straubing: old gravestones in the graveyard of St. Peter's Basilica are protected under the "ancient monuments" act.
Keywords: picturesque, stone-carving, national heritage, mediaeval, historical

PMR477-06
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Chiemgau: Herrenchiemsee Palace, on an island in Lake Chiem, was built by King Ludwig II of Bavaria in 1878, after being inspired by the French King Louis IV and the Palace of Versailles. The "Fountain of Fortune", crowned by the figure of Flora, with a river god in the foreground and the palace behind.
Keywords: architecture, allegory, sculptures, national heritage, picturesque, magnificence, splendour, pomp, historic

PMR477-05
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Chiemgau: Herrenchiemsee Palace, on an island in Lake Chiem, was built by King Ludwig II of Bavaria in 1878, after being inspired by the French King Louis IV and the Palace of Versailles. The richly decorated entrance hall containing the state staircase, based on the "Escalier des Ambassadeurs" at Versailles.
Keywords: architecture, sculptures, marble, national heritage, picturesque, magnificence, splendour, pomp, historic

PMR477-04
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Chiemgau: Herrenchiemsee Palace, on an island in Lake Chiem, was built by King Ludwig II of Bavaria in 1878, after being inspired by the French King Louis IV and the Palace of Versailles. The "Fountain of Fame" in the grounds, with putti in the foreground.
Keywords: architecture, allegory, sculpture, national heritage, picturesque, magnificence, splendour, pomp, historic

PMR477-02
Germany, Bavaria, Straubing: the castle of Duke Albrecht I, built in 1356, reflected in the waters of the River Danube.
Keywords: picturesque, national heritage, mediaeval, historical

PMR477-01
Germany, Bavaria, Straubing: the Romanesque towers of St. Peter's Basilica, dating back to the late 12th century.
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, national heritage, mediaeval, historical

PMR476-12
Germany, Bavaria, Straubing: Ludwigsplatz, lined with well-preserved burgher houses, ending in Ludwig's Gate (1810).
Keywords: picturesque, cobblestones, national heritage, mediaeval, historical

PMR476-11
Germany, Bavaria, Straubing: the palace of Duke Albrecht I, built in 1356, where Agnes Bernauer, a barber's daughter, was imprisoned before being drowned, for the crime of marrying the son of Duke Ernst in 1435.
Keywords: picturesque, cobblestones, national heritage, mediaeval, historical

PMR476-10
Germany, Bavaria, Straubing: the former seat of Electoral Government; the Rococo decoration on the facade is the work of Effner and Gunetzrhainer.
Keywords: historical, Rococo, Baroque, Renaissance, architecture, national heritage

PMR476-09
Germany, Bavaria, Straubing: the water tower.
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, national heritage, historical

PMR476-08
Germany, Bavaria, Straubing: the Registry Office, with fountain and flowerbeds in the foreground.
Keywords: picturesque, cobblestones, national heritage, historical

PMR476-07
Germany, Bavaria, Straubing: Theresienplatz, with the column erected in thanksgiving for the ending of the plague, and watchtower, symbol of the town, in the background.
Keywords: picturesque, cobblestones, national heritage, mediaeval, historical

PMR476-06
Germany, Bavaria, Straubing: Theresienplatz with the watchtower, symbol of the town, dating from 1393, and one of the fountains.
Keywords: picturesque, cobblestones, national heritage, mediaeval, historical

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

PMR476-01
Spain, Catelonia, Barcelona: typical scene on the tree-shaded Ramblas, the bustling heart of the city.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, historic, culture, picturesque, metropolis, pedestrians, street scene

PMR475-12
Spain, Catelonia, Barcelona: dragon and umbrella, trade signs on the Casa Bruno Quadros on the Ramblas for businesses long since closed or moved on.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, national heritage

PMR475-10
Spain, Catelonia, Barcelona, Montjuic, Olympic Stadium: originally built for the 1929 World Exhibition, the "Estadi Olimpic" was completely modernised for the 1992 Olympic Games.
Keywords: architecture, arena, sportsfield, historic, national heritage

PMR475-06
Spain, Catelonia, Barcelona, Montjuic, Jardins de Joan Maragall, part of the King's Residence, Palauet Albéniz: view of the Palau Nacional with sculpture and fountain.
Keywords: national heritage, gardens, park, architecture, culture, picturesque, metropolis

PMR475-05
Spain, Catelonia, Barcelona, Montjuic, Jardins de Joan Maragall, part of the King's Residence, Palauet Albéniz: central fountain, with Palau Nacional in the background.
Keywords: national heritage, gardens, park, culture, picturesque, metropolis

PMR475-04
Spain, Catelonia, Barcelona, Montjuic, Jardins de Joan Maragall, part of the King's Residence, Palauet Albéniz: partial view of the Pulau Nacional, with ornamental lanterns and Judas tree.
Keywords: national heritage, gardens, park, culture, picturesque, metropolis

PMR475-03
Spain, Catelonia, Barcelona, Montjuic, Jardins de Joan Maragall, part of the King's Residence, Palauet Albéniz: shaded walk with ornate seats, monopteros in the background.
Keywords: national heritage, gardens, metropolis, picturesque, culture, park

PMR475-02
Spain, Catelonia, Barcelona, Montjuic, Jardins de Joan Maragall, part of the King's Residence, Palauet Albéniz: view of the Palau Nacional, with newly-laid marble surround to the open-air theatre.
Keywords: national heritage, gardens, metropolis, picturesque, culture, architecture, historic

PMR475-01
Spain, Catelonia, Barcelona, Montjuic, Jardins de Joan Maragall, part of the King's Residence, Palauet Albéniz: fountain and sculptures among trim flowerbeds, with the Palau Nacional in the background.
Keywords: national heritage, gardens, park, culture, picturesque, metropolis

PMR474-12
Spain, Catelonia, Barcelona: view of Placa d' Espanya and Mount Tibidabo from the terrace of the National Art Gallery of Catalonia (Palau Nacional), with exhibition halls in the foreground.
Keywords: architecture, panorama, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage

PMR474-11
Spain, Catelonia, Barcelona: Placa d'Espanya, with central fountain by Josep M. Jujol (1929) and "Placa de Toros" arena in the background.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, national heritage

PMR474-10
Spain, Catelonia, Barcelona: a strikingly decorated administrative building in the Carrer de Lleida.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, national heritage

PMR474-09
Spain, Catelonia, Girona: Palau dels Agullana, a Baroque mansion formerly the home of a viscount, with picturesque archway to the left.
Keywords: architecture, historic, national heritage, dwellings

PMR474-08
Spain, Catelonia, Girona: view of the cathedral, with the truncated spire of the church of Sant Filiu to the left.
Keywords: architecture, Catholic, historic, national heritage, dwellings

PMR474-07
Spain, Catelonia, Girona: view of the cathedral from the town wall, with part of the Gothic Convent de Sant Doménec in the foreground.
Keywords: architecture, Catholic, historic, national heritage, picturesque, dwellings

PMR474-06
Spain, Catelonia, Girona: Església de Sant Nicolau, a Romanesque church dating back to the 12th century.
Keywords: architecture, Catholic, historic, national heritage, picturesque

PMR474-05
Spain, Catelonia, Girona: a religious float prepared for the Good Friday candlelight procession of penitents.
Keywords: picturesque, decorations, wood-carvings, Catholic, Christian, tradition, national heritage

PMR474-03
Spain, Catelonia, Girona: a typical street in the old town.
Keywords: architecture, street scene, national heritage, picturesque, dwellings

PMR474-01
Spain, Catelonia, Barcelona: Ajuntament, the historic Town Hall in the Placa de Sant Jaume, parts of which date back to the 14th century.
Keywords: architecture, Neo-classical, metropolis, culture, historic, national heritage

PMR473-12
Spain, Catelonia, Barcelona: Zoological Museum, built originally by Lluís Doménech i Montaner as a restaurant for the 1888 World Exhibition.
Keywords: architecture, culture, historic, national heritage

PMR473-11
Spain, Catelonia, Barcelona: "Arc de Triomf", erected in 1888 for the World Exhibition, by Josep Vilaseca.
Keywords: architecture, culture, historic, national heritage

PMR473-10
Spain, Catelonia, Barcelona: Parc Guell, planned and executed by Antoni Gaudí at the beginning of the 20th century:
The stairway leading up to the promenade deck, with the "Hall of One Hundred Columns" at the top of the steps and fountains in the middle.
Keywords: artistic, colourful, national heritage, historic, culture, picturesque

PMR473-09
Spain, Catelonia, Barcelona: Parc Guell, planned and executed by Antoni Gaudí at the beginning of the 20th century:
A giant, mosaic lizard in the centre of the stairway, also acts as a fountain.
Keywords: artistic, colourful, national heritage, historic, culture, picturesque

PMR473-08
Spain, Catelonia, Barcelona: Parc Guell, planned and executed by Antoni Gaudí at the beginning of the 20th century:
Inclined columns of the grotto-like gallery under the promenade.
Keywords: artistic, national heritage, culture

PMR473-07
Spain, Catelonia, Barcelona: Parc Guell, planned and executed by Antoni Gaudí at the beginning of the 20th century:
The rainwater catchment channels lead water through concealed pipes to irregate the park.
Keywords: artistic, colourful, national heritage, historic, culture, picturesque

PMR473-06
Spain, Catelonia, Barcelona: Parc Guell, planned and executed by Antoni Gaudí at the beginning of the 20th century:
A serpentine, endless bench, formed from a mosaic of broken tiles, on the roof of the "Hall of One Hundred Columns". The local inhabitants, as well as the tourists, use the bench to relax.
Keywords: artistic, colourful, national heritage, historic, culture, picturesque

PMR473-05
Spain, Catelonia, Barcelona: Parc Guell, planned and executed by Antoni Gaudí at the beginning of the 20th century:
A serpentine, endless bench, formed from a mosaic of broken tiles, on the roof of the "Hall of One Hundred Columns".
Keywords: artistic, colourful, national heritage, historic, culture, picturesque

PMR473-04
Spain, Catelonia, Barcelona: Parc Guell, planned and executed by Antoni Gaudí at the beginning of the 20th century: a striking wrought-iron fence, with gallery and raised promenade behind.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, historic, culture, picturesque, artistic, iron-working

PMR473-03
Spain, Catelonia, Barcelona: Expiatory Temple of the Sagrada Familia, being built since 1882 to plans of Antoni Gaudí:
Details of the carved figures on the east (Nativity) facade.
Keywords: architecture, artistic, church, cathedral, stone-carving, Christian, culture, historic, national heritage

PMR473-02
Spain, Catelonia, Barcelona: Expiatory Temple of the Sagrada Familia, being built since 1882 to plans of Antoni Gaudí:
Newly completed columns and roof of the nave.
Keywords: architecture, cathedral, church, Christian, culture, historic, national heritage

PMR473-01
France, Languedoc, Béziers: 13th century Gothic Cathedral of St. Nazaire and the old stone bridge (Pont Vieux) spanning the River Orb reflected in the waters.
Keywords: mediaeval, historic, reflections, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR472-12
France, Languedoc, Béziers: 13th century Gothic Cathedral of St. Nazaire and the old stone bridge (Pont Vieux) spanning the River Orb, with flowerbeds in the foreground.
Keywords: mediaeval, colourful, historic, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR472-11
France, Languedoc, Béziers: 13th century Gothic Cathedral of St. Nazaire and the old stone bridge (Pont Vieux) spanning the River Orb reflected in the waters.
Keywords: mediaeval, historic, reflections, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR472-10
France, Provence, Arles: facade and porch of the church of St. Trophime, built from 1080 onwards, a masterpiece of Provencal Romanesque architecture. The stone was taken from the old Roman Theatre.
Keywords: picturesque, national heritage, architecture, culture, historic, mediaeval

PMR472-09
France, Provence, Arles: belltower of the church of St. Trophime with part of the cloisters, dating partly from the12th century and partly from the 14th century (south and west). The stone was taken from the old Roman Theatre.
Keywords: picturesque, Romanesque, national heritage, architecture, culture, historic, mediaeval

PMR472-08
France, Provence, Arles: a corner of the cloisters of the church of St. Trophime, famous for the carvings of Biblical scenes, built from 1080 onwards, a masterpiece of Provencal Romanesque architecture. The stone was taken from the old Roman Theatre.
Keywords: picturesque, national heritage, architecture, culture, historic, mediaeval

PMR472-07
France, Provence, Arles: porch of the church of St. Trophime, built from 1080 onwards, a masterpiece of Provencal Romanesque architecture. The stone was taken from the old Roman Theatre.
Keywords: picturesque, mediaeval, historic, culture, architecture, national heritage

PMR472-05
France, Provence, Arles: the Roman arena, built in 75 AD, has a capacity of 20,000 spectators, and is now used for bullfights.
Keywords: picturesque, historic, culture, architecture, national heritage

PMR472-04
France, Provence, Avignon: Pont Saint Bénézet was the only stone bridge over the Rhone whenit was built in 1177.
Keywords: mediaeval, historic, culture, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR472-03
France, Provence, Avignon: Musée du Petit Palais with flowering Judas tree in the foreground.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, culture, architecture, national heritage

PMR472-02
France, Provence, Avignon: Place du Palais, with the Musée du Petit Palais at the far end.
Keywords: national heritage, culture, historic, architecture

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

PMR471-12
France, Provence, Avignon: main facade of the Opera House.
Keywords: mediaeval, culture, picturesque, national heritage, architecture, reflections, theatre, drama centre, Neo-classical

PMR470-11
Romania, Wallachia, Curtea de Arges: facade of the lovely Bishopric Church, built 1512-17 by masterbuilder Manole for Neagoe Basarab on the site of the old metropolitan church of 1359. One of the most visited churches in Romania. Late afternoon shot, highlighting the Byzantine influence.
Keywords: national heritage, Byzantine, architecture, historic, culture, picturesque

PMR470-10
Romania, Wallachia, Curtea de Arges: facade of the lovely Bishopric Church, built 1512-17 by masterbuilder Manole for Neagoe Basarab on the site of the old metropolitan church of 1359. One of the most visited churches in Romania. The present-day red-brick monastery is visible in the background.
Keywords: national heritage, Byzantine, architecture, historic, culture, picturesque

PMR470-09
Romania, Wallachia, Curtea de Arges: facade of the lovely Bishopric Church, built 1512-17 by masterbuilder Manole for Neagoe Basarab on the site of the old metropolitan church of 1359. One of the most visited churches in Romania.
Keywords: national heritage, Byzantine, architecture, historic, culture, picturesque

PMR470-08
Romania, Wallachia, Curtea de Arges: modern statue of King Basarab I who ruled Wallachia 1310-52 from this capital, and founded the Princely Church which contains some of the oldest and finest frescoes in Romania.
Keywords: national heritage, historic, culture, picturesque, mediaeval, bronze, sculpture, monument, memorial

PMR469-10
Romania. Transylvania, Sighisoara: the massive tower of the citadel, last rebuilt in 1676 after a fire, with clock, carillon and fading frescoes, is designed to withstand the toughest of sieges.
Keywords: mediaeval, Schaessburg, Siebenbürgen, picturesque, national heritage, architecture, fortifications, defence, Saxon Land

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

PMR469-08
Romania. Transylvania, Sighisoara: a pictureque row of mediaeval houses in the old quaerter on the hill.
Keywords: mediaeval, cobblestones, colourful, Schaessburg, Siebenbürgen, picturesque, national heritage, architecture, fortifications, defence, Saxon Land

PMR469-07
Romania. Transylvania, Sighisoara: one of 16 defence towers, each of which was maintained and manned by one of the guilds during the middle-ages.
Keywords: mediaeval, Saxon Land, defence, fortifications, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, Siebenbürgen, Schaessburg

PMR469-06
Romania. Transylvania, Sighisoara: view of the fortress tower, 64 metres high, built in the 14th century, from one of the bastions.
Keywords: mediaeval, Saxon Land, defence, fortifications, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, Siebenbürgen, Schaessburg

PMR469-05
Romania. Transylvania: a typical fortified church with gate tower near Brateiu.
Keywords: mediaeval, Siebenbürgen, picturesque, national heritage, architecture, fortifications, defence, Hermannstadt, Saxon Land

PMR469-04
Romania. Transylvania, Medias: view of the town square, with the spire of the Gothic church prominent. The church is protected by a fortified wall with gate tower.
Keywords: mediaeval, fortifications, defence, Saxon Land, national heritage, picturesque, Siebenbürgen, Mediasch

PMR469-03
Romania. Transylvania, Medias: view of the town from the municipal park, with the spire of the Gothic church prominent.
Keywords: mediaeval, Saxon Land, national heritage, picturesque, Siebenbürgen, Mediasch

PMR469-02
Romania. Transylvania, Sibiu: 6th March Square, where the 20 mediaeval guilds had their separate buildings.
Keywords: mediaeval, Siebenbürgen, picturesque, national heritage, architecture, Hermannstadt, Saxon Land

PMR469-01
Romania. Transylvania, Sibiu: the Brukenthal Museum, dating from1790, opened to the public in 1817 and is thus one of Europe's oldest. The building, in Austrian Baroque style, was the Palace of Samuel von Brukenthal, Habsburg governor of Transylvania.
Keywords: Saxon Land, art collection, culture, Hermannstadt, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, Siebenbürgen

PMR468-12
Romania. Transylvania, Sibiu: a section of the town wall and bastion, showing the wooden gallery for defenders.
Keywords: mediaeval, Siebenbürgen, picturesque, national heritage, architecture, fortifications, defence, Hermannstadt, Saxon Land

PMR468-11
Romania. Transylvania, Sibiu: a fine pair of caryatids supporting the balcony of one of the older houses.
Keywords: Saxon Land, sculptures, Siebenbürgen, picturesque, national heritage, architecture, Hermannstadt

PMR468-10
Romania. Transylvania, Sibiu: an old alley by the church, formerly Strada Pempflinger, now Pasajul Scarilor, appears in many guidebooks.
Keywords: mediaeval, alleyway, street scene, Siebenbürgen, picturesque, national heritage, architecture, Hermannstadt, Saxon Land

PMR468-09
Romania. Transylvania, Sibiu: spire of the Gothic Evangelical Church, built in 14th and 15th centuries. It contains many artistically significant gravestones.
Keywords: mediaeval, Saxon Land, Hermannstadt, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, Siebenbürgen

PMR468-08
Romania. Transylvania, Sibiu: balcony of al old house adjoining the Evangelical Church, with traditional tiled roof with window slits.
Keywords: mediaeval, Siebenbürgen, picturesque, national heritage, architecture, Hermannstadt, Saxon Land

PMR468-07
Romania. Transylvania, Sibiu: spire of the Gothic Evangelical Church, built in 14th and 15th centuries, from Strada Turnului.
Keywords: mediaeval, Saxon Land, Hermannstadt, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, Siebenbürgen

PMR468-06
Romania. Transylvania, Sibiu: Strada Morilor with a remaining section of the fortified town wall and defence tower.
Keywords: mediaeval, Siebenbürgen, picturesque, national heritage, architecture, fortifications, defence, Hermannstadt, Saxon Land

PMR468-05
Romania. Transylvania, Sibiu: the high town walls protected the inhabitants from attacks by Turk and Tatar for 800 years.
Keywords: mediaeval, Siebenbürgen, picturesque, national heritage, architecture, fortifications, defence, Hermannstadt, Saxon Land

PMR468-04
Romania. Transylvania, Sibiu: old houses in March 6th Square, where the local artisans used to live and work.
Keywords: Saxon Land, Siebenbürgen, picturesque, national heritage, architecture, Hermannstadt

PMR468-03
Romania. Transylvania, Sibiu: the Old Townhall Tower, dating from 13th/14th centuries, with the "Haller House" and "Generalsloch" (archway).
Keywords: mediaeval, Siebenbürgen, picturesque, national heritage, architecture, Hermannstadt, Saxon Land

PMR468-02
Romania. Transylvania, Sibiu: Nicolae Balcescu, a pedestrian area, and favourite venue for an afternoon stroll.
Keywords: Saxon Land, street scene, Siebenbürgen, picturesque, national heritage, architecture, Hermannstadt

PMR468-01
Romania. Transylvania, Sibiu: Piata Republicii, with Baroque Roman Catholic Cathedral, built 1726-33.
Keywords: Saxon Land, Siebenbürgen, picturesque, national heritage, architecture, Hermannstadt

PMR467-12
Romania, Wallachia, Bucharest: details of the wood-carving on a wooden gate in the Village and Folk Art Museum.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, Dacia, capital city, Bucuresti, culture, historic, national heritage

PMR467-11
Romania, Wallachia, Bucharest: old wooden dwelling house with carved and roofed wooden gate in the Village and Folk Art Museum.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, historic, culture, Bucuresti, capital city, Dacia, metropolis

PMR467-10
Romania, Wallachia, Bucharest: Ceausescu's "Palace of the People", reputed to be the largest building in the world after the Pentagon, contains over 7000 rooms and several assembly halls. It was built to house both houses of parliament, all principal government ministries, conference centres, as well as the president's own suite. Only the best craftmen were allowed to work on the project. The cost so far (1998) amounts to US$3.3 billion. Front view from the big fountain in the Boulevardul Unirii, approximately one kilometre away..
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, historic, culture, Bucuresti, capital city, metrolpolis, Dacia

PMR467-09
Romania, Wallachia, Bucharest: Ceausescu's "Palace of the People", reputed to be the largest building in the world after the Pentagon, contains over 7000 rooms and several assembly halls. It was built to house both houses of parliament, all principal government ministries, conference centres, as well as the president's own suite. Only the best craftmen were allowed to work on the project. The cost so far (1998) amounts to US$3.3 billion. Front view from the Boulevardul Unirii, with one of the fountains playing.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, historic, culture, Bucuresti, capital city, metrolpolis, Dacia

PMR467-08
Romania, Wallachia, Bucharest: Ceausescu's "Palace of the People", reputed to be the largest building in the world after the Pentagon, contains over 7000 rooms and several assembly halls. It was built to house both houses of parliament, all principal government ministries, conference centres, as well as the president's own suite. Only the best craftmen were allowed to work on the project. The cost so far (1998) amounts to US$3.3 billion. Front view from the Boulevardul Unirii.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, historic, culture, Bucuresti, capital city, metrolpolis, Dacia

PMR467-07
Romania, Wallachia, Bucharest: Central Library of the University on the Piata Gh. Gheorghiu Dej, which was burnt out during the 1989 uprising.
Keywords: architecture, literature, Neo-classical, metropolis, Dacia, capital city, Bucuresti, culture, historic, national heritage

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

PMR467-05
Romania, Wallachia, Bucharest: Central Library of the University on the Piata Gh. Gheorghiu Dej, which was burnt out during the 1989 uprising.
Keywords: architecture, literature, Neo-classical, metropolis, Dacia, capital city, Bucuresti, culture, historic, national heritage

PMR467-04
Romania, Wallachia, Bucharest: the little "Odeon Theatre" with fountains and reflecting pool.
Keywords: architecture, drama centre, metropolis, Dacia, capital city, Bucuresti, culture, historic, national heritage

PMR467-03
Romania, Wallachia, Bucharest: a potential customer studies the books on offer at one of the second-hand-book sellers on the pavement near the university.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, historic, culture, Bucuresti, capital city, Dacia, metropolis, free enterprise, literature

PMR467-02
Romania, Wallachia, Bucharest: second-hand-book sellers on the pavement near the university.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, historic, culture, Bucuresti, capital city, Dacia, metropolis, free enterprise, literature

PMR467-01
Romania, Wallachia, Bucharest: the University, built 1857-69 to plans of architect Alexandru Orascu. Traces of bullet holes on the facade after the 1989 uprising, have been removed.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, education, Neo-classical, Dacia, capital city, Bucuresti, culture, historic, national heritage

PMR466-10
Romania, Wallachia, Bucharest: Ceausescu's "Palace of the People", reputed to be the largest building in the world after the Pentagon, contains over 7000 rooms and several assembly halls. It was built to house both houses of parliament, all principal government ministries, conference centres, as well as the president's own suite. Only the best craftmen were allowed to work on the project. The cost so far (1998) amounts to US$3.3 billion. Side view.
Keywords: architecture, Dacia, metrolpolis, capital city, Bucuresti, culture, historic, national heritage

PMR466-09
Romania, Wallachia, Bucharest: Triumphal Arch, inspired by the Arc de Triomphe in Paris, built in 1935-6 in honour of the Romanian soldiers who fell in the First World War.
Keywords: architecture, cenotaph, memorial, monument, Dacia, metrolpolis, capital city, Bucuresti, culture, historic, national heritage

PMR466-06
Romania, Wallachia, Bucharest: "Casa de Scinteia", later "Casa Pressi Libere", a soviet-style building from 1970, source of most Romanian new publications, now being used as the Commodity Exchange.
Keywords: architecture, press office, media centre, Dacia, metrolpolis, capital city, Bucuresti, culture, national heritage

PMR466-04
Romania, Wallachia, Bucharest: the National Theatre, completed in 1973, has three auditoria.
Keywords: architecture, opera house, stage, drama centre, Dacia, metrolpolis, capital city, Bucuresti, culture, national heritage

PMR466-03
Romania, Wallachia, Bucharest: Palace of the Ministry for Foreign Affairs in Piata Victoriei.
Keywords: architecture, foreign office, government, modern, Dacia, metrolpolis, capital city, Bucuresti, culture, national heritage

PMR466-01
Romania, Moldavia, Iasi (pronounced "Yash"): the capital of Moldavia and of Romania from 1859-62, and third largest city of Romania, is a rich cultural centre.

Evening shot of the Palace of Culture, built 1890-1926 in neo-Gothic style, originally an administrative building but now housing four museums.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, historic, culture, picturesque

PMR465-10
Romania, Moldavia, Iasi (pronounced "Yash"): the capital of Moldavia and of Romania from 1859-62, and third largest city of Romania, is a rich cultural centre.

East front of the Orthodox Cathedral ( Mitropolia Moldovei), building of which began in 1833, with completion only in 1886, seat of the Metropolitan.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, historic, Orthodox, Christian, Neo-classical

PMR465-09
Romania, Moldavia, Iasi (pronounced "Yash"): the capital of Moldavia and of Romania from 1859-62, and third largest city of Romania, is a rich cultural centre.

Gheorghe Asachi Primary School, named after the first Romanian school teacher, whose statue stands in front of the school.
Keywords: architecture, pedagogues, education, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage

PMR465-08
Romania, Moldavia, Iasi (pronounced "Yash"): the capital of Moldavia and of Romania from 1859-62, and third largest city of Romania, is a rich cultural centre.

St. Nicholas' Princely Church, founded by Stefan cel Mare (Stephen the Great) in 1491-2, but demolished and rebuilt by French architect Lecomte de Noüy 1888-1904. Each blind window contains a colourful fresco.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, historic, culture, Christian, Orthodox, picturesque, mediaeval

PMR465-07
Romania, Moldavia, Iasi (pronounced "Yash"): the capital of Moldavia and of Romania from 1859-62, and third largest city of Romania, is a rich cultural centre.

White marble memorial cross, with St. Nicholas' Princely Church in the background.
Keywords: architecture, Orthodox, Christian, culture, historic, national heritage

PMR465-06
Romania, Moldavia, Iasi (pronounced "Yash"): the capital of Moldavia and of Romania from 1859-62, and third largest city of Romania, is a rich cultural centre.

Equestrian statue of Stefan cel Mare (Stephen the Great) in front of the Palace of Culture.
Keywords: national heritage, memorial, monument, sculpture, culture, historic

PMR465-05
Romania, Moldavia, Iasi (pronounced "Yash"): the capital of Moldavia and of Romania from 1859-62, and third largest city of Romania, is a rich cultural centre.

The Palace of Culture, built 1890-1926 in neo-Gothic style, was originally an administrative building but now houses four museums.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, historic, culture, picturesque

PMR465-04
Romania, Moldavia, Iasi (pronounced "Yash"): the capital of Moldavia and of Romania from 1859-62, and third largest city of Romania, is a rich cultural centre.

Dosoftei House, dating from the late 17th century, formerly housed the printing press which brought out the works of Metropolitan Dosoftei.
Keywords: architecture, Neo-classical, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage

PMR465-03
Romania, Moldavia, Iasi (pronounced "Yash"): the capital of Moldavia and of Romania from 1859-62, and third largest city of Romania, is a rich cultural centre.

St. Nicholas' Princely Church, founded by Stefan cel Mare (Stephen the Great) in 1491-2, but demolished and rebuilt by French architect Lecomte de Noüy 1888-1904.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, historic, culture, Christian, Orthodox, picturesque, mediaeval

PMR465-02
Romania, Moldavia, Iasi (pronounced "Yash"): the capital of Moldavia and of Romania from 1859-62, and third largest city of Romania, is a rich cultural centre.

New bust of Mihail Eminescu (1850-89), one of Romania's greatest poets, standing in the grounds of the Church of the Three Hierarchs.
Keywords: national heritage, celebrated, famous, author, monument, sculpture, statue, culture, historic

PMR465-01
Romania, Moldavia, Iasi (pronounced "Yash"): the capital of Moldavia and of Romania from 1859-62, and third largest city of Romania, is a rich cultural centre.

Church of the Three Hierarchs, built in 1635-9 by Vasile Lupu, has been destroyed several times but always faithfully rebuilt, surviving the rest of the monastery. Detail of the intricate geometric ornamentation, mainly of oriental origin, which covers all the facades. This was gilded in the original church.
Keywords: architecture, Orthodox, Christian, culture, historic, national heritage

PMR464-12
Romania, Moldavia, Iasi (pronounced "Yash"): the capital of Moldavia and of Romania from 1859-62, and third largest city of Romania, is a rich cultural centre.

Church of the Three Hierarchs, built in 1635-9 by Vasile Lupu, has been destroyed several times but always faithfully rebuilt, surviving the rest of the monastery. It is covered with fine, filligree carving.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, historic, culture, Christian, Orthodox

PMR464-10
Romania, Moldavia, Iasi (pronounced "Yash"): the capital of Moldavia and of Romania from 1859-62, and third largest city of Romania, is a rich cultural centre.

The National Theatre, built in 1894-6 to the design of Viennese architects Helmer and Fellner, with the statue of author and founder Vasile Alecsandri (1821-90) in front.
Keywords: architecture, culture, opera house, Neo-classical, drama centre, monument

PMR513-11
Italy, Lombardy, Milan: equestrian statue of Giuseppe Garibaldi in the Largo Cairoli, with Castello Sforzesco behind.
Keywords: architecture, monument, sculpture, metropolis, culture, historic, national heritage

PMR513-10
Italy, Lombardy, Milan: details of the stone carving on the roof of the cathedral, showing ornamentation on a flying buttress.
Keywords: architecture, sculptures, metropolis, Christian, culture, historic, national heritage

PMR513-09
Italy, Lombardy, Milan: on the roof of the magnificent Gothic cathedral, begun in 1386 but only completed in 1809 on the orders of Napoleon. On the central tower reigns the golden Madonna, 108.5 metres abovve the ground.
Keywords: architecture, pinnacles, carving, stone work, church, metropolis, picturesque, Christian, culture, historic, national heritage

PMR513-08
Italy, Lombardy, Milan: Galleria Vittorio Emenuele II and part of the Piazza del Duomo, from the roof of the cathedral, with the tower of Castello Sforzesco in the distance.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, historic, culture, metropolis

PMR513-07
Italy, Lombardy, Milan: Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II from the roof of the cathedral, with some of the pinnacles and stone figures of the latter in the foreground.
Keywords: architecture, statues, carving, stone work, church, metropolis, picturesque, Christian, culture, historic, national heritage

PMR513-06
Italy, Lombardy, Milan: on the roof of the magnificent Gothic cathedral, begun in 1386 but only completed in 1809 on the orders of Napoleon. On the central tower reigns the golden Madonna, 108.5 metres abovve the ground.
Keywords: architecture, pinnacles, carving, stone work, church, metropolis, picturesque, Christian, culture, historic, national heritage

PMR513-05
Italy, Lombardy, Milan: detail of the carving on the facade of the magnificent Gothic cathedral, begun in 1386 but only completed in 1809 on the orders of Napoleon. Also visible are the magnificent bronze doors.
Keywords: architecture, carving, stone work, church, metropolis, picturesque, Christian, culture, historic, national heritage

PMR513-04
Italy, Lombardy, Milan: facade of the magnificent Gothic cathedral, begun in 1386 but only completed in 1809 on the orders of Napoleon, Golden in the late afternoon sun.
Keywords: architecture, carving, stone work, church, metropolis, picturesque, Christian, culture, historic, national heritage

PMR513-03
Italy, Lombardy, Milan: built in 1386, demolished by a lightning strike on the arsenal in 1521, the main tower of Castello Sforzesco lay in ruins until the rebuilding in 1880.
Keywords: architecture, portcullis, metropolis, mediaeval, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage

PMR513-02
Italy, Lombardy, Milan: the water lily pool in the park behind Castello Sforzesco, built under Galeazzo Visconti in 1386.
Keywords: architecture, reflections, national heritage, historic, culture, metropolis, mediaeval

PMR513-01
Italy, Lombardy, Milan: main courtyard and circular defence tower of Castello Sforzesco, built under Galeazzo Visconti in 1386.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, historic, culture, metropolis, mediaeval

PMR512-12
Italy, Lombardy, Milan: some of the 135 pinnacles, each with its figure, which adorn the magnificent Gothic cathedral, begun in 1386 but only completed in 1809 on the orders of Napoleon. Surmounting all is the golden figure of the Madonna.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, historic, culture, Christian, picturesque, metropolis, church, stone work, carving

PMR512-11
Italy, Lombardy, Milan: Piazza del Duomo and Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, from the cathedral.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, historic, culture, Christian, metropolis, street scene, square

PMR512-10
Italy, Lombardy, Milan: facade of the magnificent Gothic cathedral, begun in 1386 but only completed in 1809 on the orders of Napoleon.
Keywords: architecture, carving, stone work, church, metropolis, picturesque, Christian, culture, historic, national heritage

PMR512-09
Italy, Lombardy, Milan: equestrian statue of Vittorio Emanuele II in the Piazza del Duomo, a popular resting place for foot-weary tourists and pigeons.
Keywords: architecture, street scene, sculpture, monument, metropolis, culture, historic, national heritage

PMR512-08
Italy, Lombardy, Milan: facade of the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II from the Piazza del Duomo.
Keywords: architecture, street scene, metropolis, culture, historic, national heritage

PMR512-07
Italy, Lombardy, Milan: Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II connects Piazza del Duomo with Piazza della Scala. The floor mosaic was laid in 1965 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the building.
Keywords: architecture, indoor shopping, shopping arcade, gallery , metropolis, 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

PMR511-11
Italy, South Tyrol, Bolzano's summer pageant "Spectaculum" 2000: a clown makes his debut on the tight-rope.
Keywords: alpine, fancy dress, flag wavers, mediaeval dress, colourful, national costumes, festivities, procession, picturesque, Bozen

PMR511-10
Italy, South Tyrol, Bolzano's summer pageant "Spectaculum" 2000: a tight-rope artiste performing in the main square.
Keywords: alpine, fancy dress, flag wavers, mediaeval dress, colourful, national costumes, festivities, procession, picturesque, Bozen

PMR511-09
Italy, South Tyrol, Bolzano's summer pageant "Spectaculum" 2000: a snake handler with an enormous python round his neck is a centre of attraction.
Keywords: alpine, fancy dress, flag wavers, mediaeval dress, colourful, national costumes, festivities, procession, picturesque, Bozen

PMR511-08
Italy, South Tyrol, Bolzano's summer pageant "Spectaculum" 2000: band of drummers in black and yellow livery.
Keywords: alpine, fancy dress, flag wavers, mediaeval dress, colourful, national costumes, festivities, procession, picturesque, Bozen

PMR511-07
Italy, South Tyrol, Bolzano's summer pageant "Spectaculum" 2000: some of the rich costumes worn by gentlemen and their ladies.
Keywords: alpine, fancy dress, flag wavers, mediaeval dress, colourful, national costumes, festivities, procession, picturesque, Bozen

PMR511-06
Italy, South Tyrol, Bolzano's summer pageant "Spectaculum" 2000: a belly-dancer with accompanying musicians.
Keywords: alpine, fancy dress, flag wavers, mediaeval dress, colourful, national costumes, festivities, procession, picturesque, Bozen

PMR511-05
Italy, South Tyrol, Bolzano's summer pageant "Spectaculum" 2000: part of the procession, with burghers in mediaeval costumes.
Keywords: alpine, fancy dress, flag wavers, mediaeval dress, colourful, national costumes, festivities, procession, picturesque, Bozen

PMR511-02
Italy, South Tyrol, Bolzano's summer pageant "Spectaculum" 2000: a colourful hand-carved "Witch" puppet on one of the stalls.
Keywords: alpine, fancy dress, mediaeval dress, colourful, national costumes, festivities, procession, picturesque, Bozen

PMR511-01
Italy, South Tyrol, Bolzano's summer pageant "Spectaculum" 2000: a wide range of handicrafts supply the street stalls with their products.
Keywords: alpine, fancy dress, mediaeval dress, colourful, national costumes, festivities, procession, picturesque, Bozen

PMR510-12
Italy, South Tyrol, Bolzano's summer pageant "Spectaculum" 2000: a dollmaker in traditional mediaeval costume with her wares on her back.
Keywords: alpine, fancy dress, mediaeval dress, colourful, national costumes, festivities, procession, picturesque, Bozen

PMR510-10
Italy, South Tyrol, Bolzano's summer pageant "Spectaculum" 2000: demonstration of the use of a spinning wheel by an expert.
Keywords: alpine, mediaeval dress, colourful, national costumes, festivities, procession, picturesque, Bozen

PMR510-08
Italy, South Tyrol, Bolzano's summer pageant "Spectaculum" 2000: crowds thronging Walther Square. overlooked by the statue of Walther von der Vogelweide, one of the "Meistersingers".
Keywords: alpine, Minne Singers, monument, fancy dress, flag wavers, mediaeval dress, colourful, national costumes, festivities, procession, picturesque, Bozen

PMR510-07
Italy, South Tyrol, Bolzano's summer pageant "Spectaculum" 2000: mediaeval nobles and burghers show off their rich costumes.
Keywords: alpine, fancy dress, flag wavers, mediaeval dress, colourful, national costumes, festivities, procession, picturesque, Bozen

PMR510-06
Italy, South Tyrol, Bolzano's summer pageant "Spectaculum" 2000: a group of arbalesters carrying their crossbows.
Keywords: alpine, fancy dress, flag wavers, mediaeval dress, colourful, national costumes, festivities, procession, picturesque, Bozen

PMR510-05
Italy, South Tyrol, Bolzano's summer pageant "Spectaculum" 2000: group of drummers in traditional dress, from Kaufbeuren, with the Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption in the background.
Keywords: alpine, fancy dress, flag wavers, mediaeval dress, colourful, national costumes, festivities, procession, picturesque, Bozen

PMR498-07
England, Gloucestershire, Upper Slaughter: the church tower and snow-covered churchyard and gravestones.
Keywords: winter, Cotswolds, picturesque, Cotswold stone, architecture, snow, historic, national heritage

PMR498-06
England, Gloucestershire, Upper Slaughter: snow-covered cottages on the high street.
Keywords: winter, Cotswolds, picturesque, Cotswold stone, architecture, snow, historic, national heritage

PMR498-05
England, Gloucestershire, Upper Slaughter: snow-covered footbridge over the stream, not far from the ford.
Keywords: winter, national heritage, historic, snow, architecture, Cotswold stone, picturesque, Cotswolds

PMR498-04
England, Gloucestershire, Upper Slaughter: snow-covered bush with red berries in the garden of a cottage.
Keywords: winter, Cotswolds, picturesque, Cotswold stone, architecture, snow, historic, national heritage

PMR498-03
England, Gloucestershire, Lower Slaughter: mansion house in the snow.
Keywords: winter, Cotswolds, picturesque, Cotswold stone, architecture, snow, historic, national heritage

PMR498-02
England, Gloucestershire, Lower Slaughter: snowy scene in the picturesque village, with wooden footbridge over the stream in the foreground.
Keywords: winter, Cotswolds, picturesque, Cotswold stone, architecture, snow, historic, national heritage

PMR498-01
England, Gloucestershire, Lower Slaughter: cottages in winter sunshine cast reflections in the duck pond.
Keywords: winter, Cotswolds, picturesque, Cotswold stone, architecture, snow, historic, national heritage

PMR497-12
England, Gloucestershire, Lower Slaughter: mellow stone cottages in the winter sun.
Keywords: winter, Cotswolds, picturesque, Cotswold stone, architecture, snow, historic, national heritage

PMR497-11
England, Gloucestershire, Lower Slaughter: footbridge over the stream, with red-brick water mill in the background.
Keywords: winter, Cotswolds, picturesque, Cotswold stone, architecture, snow, historic, national heritage

PMR497-10
England, Gloucestershire, Lower Slaughter: the village green and cottages in the snow.
Keywords: winter, national heritage, historic, snow, architecture, Cotswold stone, picturesque, Cotswolds

PMR497-09
England, Gloucestershire, Stow-on-the-Wold: the Unicorn Hotel.
Keywords: winter, pub, public house, national heritage, historic, snow, architecture, Cotswold stone, picturesque, Cotswolds

PMR497-08
England, Gloucestershire, Stow-on-the-Wold: the Royalist Hotel, "the oldest inn in England" (947 AD).
Keywords: winter, pub, public house, Cotswolds, picturesque, Cotswold stone, architecture, snow, historic, national heritage

PMR496-11
Island of Crete, Rethimnon: the harbour, fishing boats and lighthouse, with the town and beaches in the background.
Keywords: national heritage, picturesque, haven, beacon, jetty, port, historic, reflections

PMR496-10
Island of Crete, Rethimnon: fishing boats in the harbour with the lighthouse in the background.
Keywords: national heritage, picturesque, haven, beacon, jetty, port, historic, reflections

PMR496-09
Island of Crete, Rethimnon: the harbour and lighthouse, with angler.
Keywords: national heritage, historic, port, jetty, beacon, fisherman, haven

PMR496-08
Island of Crete, Rethimnon: inside the enormous Venetian fortress; in the foreground is the roof of a storeroom which is in the process of restoration.
Keywords: national heritage, castle, historic, archeological, archeology, fortifications, defence

PMR496-07
Island of Crete, Aptera: the old Turkish fortress commands the passage of all shipping into and out of Soudha port.
Keywords: national heritage, vantage point, castle, fortifications, defence, historic

PMR496-06
Island of Crete, Aptera: view across Soudha Bay to Akrotiri with currently used fortress in the foreground, and the heavily defended island of Nea Soudha.
Keywords: national heritage, fortifications, defence, landscape, coastline

PMR496-05
Island of Crete, Aptera: recently uncovered Roman water cisterns.
Keywords: national heritage, excavations, historic, archeology, archeological

PMR496-03
Island of Crete, Palace of Festos: view towards the Psiloritis Mountains; in the cleft between the two peaks is the Kamares cave, where Zeus was said to have been born.
Keywords: national heritage, archeology, archeological, excavations, historic, mythology

PMR496-02
Island of Crete, Palace of Festos: the "grand stairway" from the "theatral area".
Keywords: national heritage, historic, excavations, archeological, archeology

PMR496-01
Island of Crete, Ayia Triada: view of the site (partly roofed-over) from the south east, with ruins of a Minoan house in the foreground.
Keywords: national heritage, historic, excavations, archeological, archeology

PMR495-12
Island of Crete, Ayia Triada: view of the ruins of the Minoan market place and row of stores (right) with columned portico.
Keywords: national heritage, shops, historic, excavations, archeological, archeology

PMR495-10
Island of Crete, Palace of Festos: view of the Minoan ruins from the north-west, showing the grand stairway and the central court.
Keywords: national heritage, excavations, historic, archeological, archeology, architecture

PMR495-08
Island of Crete, Falasarna: view of the site of the ruined city, founded prior to the 6th century BC; the harbour has completely disappeared..
Keywords: national heritage, historic, archeology, archeological

PMR495-07
Island of Crete, Falasarna: the stone "throne" of unknown origin on the outskirts of the ruined city, founded prior to the 6th century BC.
Keywords: national heritage, historic, archeology, archeological

PMR495-06
Island of Crete, Akrotiri: facade of the church in the monastery of Ayia Triadha.
Keywords: national heritage, Orthodox, historic, architecture

PMR495-05
Island of Crete, Akrotiri: well and cloisters of the Gouvernetou Monastery.
Keywords: national heritage, monks, Orthodox, historic, architecture

PMR495-04
Island of Crete, Akrotiri: facade and belltower of the Gouvernetou Monastery Church.
Keywords: national heritage, Orthodox, historic, architecture

PMR495-03
Island of Crete, Akrotiri: Gouvernetou Monastery in its barren surroundings.
Keywords: mediaeval, historic, historic, picturesque, national heritage, architecture, Orthodox, monks

PMR495-02
Island of Crete, Akrotiri: statue near the grave of Eleftherios Venizelos commemorating an uprising against theTurks in 1897.
Keywords: national heritage, historic, sculpture, monument

PMR494-03
Island of Crete, Harnia: Mosque of the Janissaries, reflected in the waters of the harbour.
Keywords: mediaeval, reflections, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR494-02
Island of Crete, Harnia: cathedral, or Church of the Three Martyrs, built in the 19th century.
Keywords: national heritage, Christian, Orthodox, architecture

PMR493-12
Island of Crete, Harnia: one of a small number of minarets remaining in the old town.
Keywords: mediaeval, Muslim, Islam, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR493-11
Island of Crete, Harnia: a small remnant of the town walls, overgrown with Bougainvillea and Oleander.
Keywords: mediaeval, colourful, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR493-10
Island of Crete, Harnia: Hotel Palazzo in the old town, with its handsome wrought-iron balconies.
Keywords: picturesque, inn, street scene, architecture, national heritage

PMR493-09
Island of Crete, Harnia: Mosque of the Janissaries, built by the Turks in 1645, is the oldest Ottoman building on the island. With horse carriage in the foreground.
Keywords: picturesque, Muslim, Islam, architecture, national heritage

PMR493-07
Island of Crete, Harnia: statue of Kostaros K. Voludakis in Platia 1866 ("1866 Square").
Keywords: national heritage, historic, monument, sculpture

PMR493-06
Island of Crete, Harnia: Platia 1866 ("1866 Square") with Venetian fountain and palm trees. Statue of Kostaros K. Voludakis behind.
Keywords: picturesque, national heritage, historic

PMR488-10
Island of Crete, Iraklion: harbour and Venetian fortress at night.
Keywords: mediaeval, historic, fishing boats, reflections, architecture, national heritage

PMR488-09
Island of Crete, Palace of Knossos: "House of the Frescoes", adjacent to the "Royal Road".
Keywords: architecture, restoration, preservation, history, historic, excavations, archeological, archeology, national heritage

PMR488-08
Island of Crete, Palace of Knossos: the "Royal Road", looking towards the palace. A number of large private houses gave on to this way.
Keywords: architecture, restoration, preservation, history, historic, excavations, archeological, archeology, national heritage

PMR488-07
Island of Crete, Palace of Knossos: "North Lustral Bath", probably a shrine with religious significance.
Keywords: picturesque, restoration, preservation, history, historic, excavations, archeological, archeology, national heritage, architecture

PMR488-06
Island of Crete, Palace of Knossos: restored pithos (urn) and porch above the north entrance.
Keywords: picturesque, restoration, preservation, history, historic, excavations, archeological, archeology, national heritage, architecture

PMR488-05
Island of Crete, Palace of Knossos: reconstructed walls in the south east section.
Keywords: architecture, restoration, preservation, history, historic, excavations, archeological, archeology, national heritage

PMR488-04
Island of Crete, Palace of Knossos: reconstructed stairway to the King's Megaron.
Keywords: picturesque, restoration, preservation, history, historic, excavations, archeological, archeology, national heritage, architecture

PMR488-03
Island of Crete, Palace of Knossos: restored portico with columns and relief fresco of the bull, above the north entrance.
Keywords: picturesque, restoration, preservation, history, historic, excavations, archeological, archeology, national heritage, architecture

PMR459-12
Hungary, Debrecen: Déri Museum and gardens, contains many works of art collected by industrialist Frigyes Déri, and "Ecce Homo" by Mihály Munkácsy.
Keywords: national heritage, historical, architecture, culture

PMR459-10
Hungary, Debrecen: the Reformed College, centre of Calvinist teaching. The present building, built by Mihály Péchy in 1816, replaced one dating from 1675.
Keywords: national heritage, panorama, historical, Neoclassical, architecture

PMR459-09
Hungary, Debrecen: Monument to Lajos Kossuth, erected in 1914. Here Kossuth declared the independence of Hungary from Austria in 1849.
Keywords: national heritage, freedom fighter, architecture, historical, sculpture, national hero, memorial, statue, sculpture

PMR459-08
Hungary, Debrecen: the Calvinist "Great Reform Church", completed in 1819, is the well-known landmark of the city. The Lajos Kossuth monument stands on the left.
Keywords: national heritage, sculpture, statue, heritage, historical, neo-classical, architecture

PMR458-11
Austria, Dürnstein in the Wachau: wine tavern supporting luxuriant vines, where the local "Heurige" (new) wines are on sale.
Keywords: mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage

PMR458-10
Austria, Dürnstein in the Wachau: vineyards below the town, overlooked by the ruins of the castle where Richard the Lionheart was allegedly imprisoned until discovered by his faithful servant, Blondel.
Keywords: mediaeval, countryside, rustical, defence, fortifications, national heritage, picturesque

PMR458-09
Austria, Dürnstein in the Wachau: "Gasthof Goldener Strauss" ("Golden Ostrich Inn"), mecca for thirsty cyclists.
Keywords: mediaeval, old quarter, picturesque, national heritage, architecture

PMR458-08
Austria, Dürnstein in the Wachau: the River Danube winds its way between the typical green hills of the Wachau.
Keywords: picturesque, landscape, countryside, rustic, bucilic, national heritage

PMR458-07
Austria, Dürnstein in the Wachau: houses built against the steep, rocky mountainside, overlooked by the remains of the old town fortifications.
Keywords: mediaeval, defence, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR458-06
Austria, Dürnstein in the Wachau: main street and part of the town hall.
Keywords: mediaeval, old quarter, cottages, village, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR458-04
Austria, Dürnstein in the Wachau: the ornate Baroque belltower of the parish church can be seen from afar.
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, national heritage

PMR458-03
Slovakia, Bratislava: Slovakia's National Theatre, built according to plans of Viennese architects in 1884-6. The Ganymede Fountain, in front of the theatre, is the work of V.O. Tilgner.
Keywords: picturesque, culture, capital city, Pressburg, architecture, national heritage

PMR458-01
Slovakia, Bratislava: "U Salvatora" pharmacy, in a still-to-be-renovated Neo-Renaissance building at Panská (Street) 35.
Keywords: national heritage, capital city, Pressburg, architecture

PMR457-11
Slovakia, Bratislava: Bratislava Fortress (Hrad), visible for miles around, was destroyed in a fire in 1811, rebuilt from 1953. The first fortress on this site was built by the Slavs in the 9th century. Known locally as "the bedstead".
Keywords: mediaeval, capital city, Pressburg, defence, fortifications, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR457-10
Slovakia, Bratislava: SNP Bridge ("Bridge of the Uprising of the Slovakian People") spans the River Danube to the residential area "Petrzalka", where 150,000 people live. Atop the bridge supports is a restaurant with a panoramic view.
Keywords: picturesque, dormitory suburb, river barges, capital city, Pressburg, architecture, national heritage

PMR457-09
Slovakia, Bratislava: St. Martin's Cathedral was used from 1563 to 1830 for the coronations of the kings of Hungary, when Budapest was occupied by the Turks; hence the gold crown atop the spire. The red building is an extension to the Slovakian National Gallery. River Danube can be seen in the distance.
Keywords: mediaeval, panorama, capital city, Pressburg, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR457-08
Slovakia, Bratislava: the "Good Shepherd" ("U dobrého pastiera"), a carefully restored Rococo building, is home to a museum of clocks and watches.
Keywords: picturesque, capital city, Pressburg, architecture, national heritage

PMR457-07
Slovakia, Bratislava: the "Good Shepherd" ("U dobrého pastiera"), a carefully restored Rococo building, is home to a museum of clocks and watches.
Keywords: picturesque, capital city, Pressburg, architecture, national heritage

PMR457-06
Slovakia, Bratislava: the Austrian Embassy, newly restored.
Keywords: picturesque, wood-carving, stone-carving, capital city, Pressburg, architecture, national heritage

PMR457-05
Slovakia, Bratislava: Michalská (Street) with Michalský brána, the sole survivor of three town gate-towers, the oldest part of which dates back to the 14th century.
Keywords: mediaeval, street scene, capital city, Pressburg, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

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

PMR457-03
Slovakia, Bratislava: Palais Grassalkowich, built 1760-65 for Prince Anton Grassalkowich, until recently used by the communist youth organisation "Young Pioneers". View of the entrance with Slovakian flag.
Keywords: picturesque, national heritage, architecture, Pressburg, capital city, palace, mansion

PMR457-02
Slovakia, Bratislava: Palais Grassalkowich, built 1760-65 for Prince Anton Grassalkowich, until recently used by the communist youth organisation "Young Pioneers".
Keywords: picturesque, national heritage, architecture, Pressburg, capital city, palace, mansion

PMR457-01
Slovakia, Bratislava: Renaissance arcades in the inner court of the Old Town Hall (Stará radnica), dating in part from 13/14th century. It now houses the City Museum.
Keywords: mediaeval, capital city, Pressburg, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR456-12
Slovakia, Bratislava: Hlavné námestie (square) with the tower of the Old Town Hall and the Roland statue over the fountain of the same name.
Keywords: mediaeval, cobblestones, capital city, Pressburg, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR456-11
Slovakia, Bratislava: the castle facade of the new parliament building.
Keywords: national heritage, capital city, architecture, Pressburg, congress

PMR456-10
Slovakia, Bratislava: Slavín Monument, erected in 1960 to the memory of 6000 soviet soldiers who lost their lives in the battle for Bratislava.
Keywords: architecture, capital city, statue, sculpture, memorial, national heritage, Pressburg

PMR456-08
Slovakia, Bratislava: Slavín Monument, erected in 1960 to the memory of 6000 soviet soldiers who lost their lives in the battle for Bratislava.
Keywords: architecture, capital city, statue, sculpture, memorial, national heritage, Pressburg

PMR456-05
Hungary, Hortobágy: group of bronze figures in traditional dress gathered round a well near the entrance to the national park (puszta). Behind is the famous stone bridge with nine arches, built in 1830, the longest such in Hungary.
Keywords: monument, statues, picturesque, historical, heritage

PMR455-12
Hungary, Budapest: view of the River Danube and city from the Citadel, with Elizabeth Bridge in the foreground.
Keywords: picturesque, metropolis, capital city, national heritage

PMR455-11
Hungary, Szeged: statue of Lajos Kossuth (?) in Klauzál Square where he gave his last public address on 12th July 1849 before going into exile.
Keywords: national heritage, national hero, monument, sculpture, historical, neo-classical, architecture, freedom fighter

PMR455-10
Hungary, Szeged: view of the cathedral square from the porch of the Votive Church. The arcades house a pantheon of busts and memorials to eminent Hungarians.
Keywords: national heritage, stone carvings, architecture, historical, Christian, religion

PMR455-09
Hungary, Szeged: facade of the monumental Votive Church, built between 1913 and 1929 according to plans of Frigyes Schulek, showing the 3-metre-high figure of the Virgin and Child and mosaics of the Apostles.
Keywords: national heritage, stone carvings, sculpture, architecture, historical, Christian, religion

PMR455-08
Hungary, Szeged: Greek Orthodix Church of St. Nicholas used by the Serbs, with adjacent Jugendstil/Art Nouveau building.
Keywords: national heritage, Christian, religion, Baroque, historical, architecture

PMR455-07
Hungary, Szeged: facade of the monumental Votive Church, built between 1913 and 1929 according to plans of Frigyes Schulek.
Keywords: national heritage, architecture, historical, Christian, religion

PMR455-06
Hungary, Szeged: brick-built house in the Jugendstil/Art Nouveau style in the Var utca (street).
Keywords: architecture, Art Deco, national heritage

PMR455-05
Hungary, Szeged: Palace of Culture, which houses the Ferenc Móra Museum and city library.
Keywords: national heritage, heritage, historical, neo-classical, architecture

PMR455-04
Hungary, Szeged: Palace of Culture, which houses the Ferenc Móra Museum and city library.
Keywords: national heritage, heritage, historical, neo-classical, architecture

pmr451-03
Latvia, Riga: newly renovated buildings in the Old Town, with the restaurant "Pút Bé´jin" in the foreground.
Keywords: city, national heritage, historic, picturesque, capital city, metropolis, architecture

PMR453-05
Poland, Stargard: gable of the Town Hall with a tower of St. Mary's Parish Church behind.
Keywords: mediaeval, Gothic, historic, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR453-04
Poland, Stargard: the oldest town gate is the Brama Pyrzycka from the end of the 13th century.
Keywords: mediaeval, historic, defence, fortifications, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR453-03
Poland, Stargard: towers belonging to the town's fortifications built in the late 15th century, now used as a museum.
Keywords: mediaeval, historic, defence, fortifications, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR453-02
Poland, Stargard: a brick, Gothic burgher house, dating back to the 15th century, but altered in mid-17th century.
Keywords: mediaeval, historic, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR453-01
Poland, Stargard: the Gothic Town Hall acquired some Renaissance features during a rebuild in 1638, and the gable now displays terracotta filigree-work.
Keywords: mediaeval, historic, picturesque, national heritage, architecture, decolourful

PMR452-12
Poland, Stargard: Parish Church of St. Mary, dating back to the late 13th century, with newly renovated "Old Guard-house" (left) and gable houses.
Keywords: mediaeval, historic, picturesque, national heritage, architecture, red-brick, Gothic

PMR451-05
Latvia, Ventspils: Russian Orthodox Church.
Keywords: architecture, Christian, Byzantine, national heritage, picturesque

PMR451-04
Latvia, Riga: the National Opera House, previously the Deutsches Theater, opened in 1856 (architect: Ludwig Bonstedt).
Keywords: architecture, colourful, flowerbeds, national heritage, historic, picturesque, neo-classical, capital city, metropolis

PMR451-02
Latvia, Riga: statue to the "Red Latvian Marksmen". Behind (right) the Museum of Soviet Achievement awaits redevelopment.
Keywords: city, national heritage, historic, capital city, metropolis, architecture

PMR451-01
Latvia, Riga: the Latvian Academy of Science Building, completed in 1957, houses 13 research institutes.
Keywords: city, skyscraper, high-rise, national heritage, capital city, metropolis, architecture

PMR450-12
Estonia, Tartu: the main university building, completed in 1809.
Keywords: architecture, columns, neoclassical, urban, national heritage, historic, picturesque

PMR450-11
Estonia, Tartu: the new university building.
Keywords: architecture, urban, national heritage, picturesque

PMR450-10
Estonia, Tartu: the classical Town Hall Building, dating from1789 (architect: Bartholomäus Walter), with youngsters selling newspapers in the foreground.
Keywords: architecture, urban, national heritage, historic, picturesque

PMR450-08
Estonia, Tartu: Town Hall Square, with the Town Hall at the head.
Keywords: architecture, urban, national heritage, historic, picturesque

PMR450-07
Estonia, Tartu: the "Crooked House", no. 18 Town Hall Square, owes its appearance to ground subsidence.
Keywords: architecture, urban, national heritage, historic, picturesque

PMR450-06
Estonia, Narva: the tower "Langer Hermann" in Hermann's Fortress stands eyeball-to-eyeball with the Russian fortress Ivangorod, on the opposite side of the River Narva. It now houses a number of museums.
Keywords: picturesque, historic, national heritage, mediaeval, fortifications, defence

PMR450-05
Estonia, Narva: the Russian fortress Ivangorod from the walls of Hermann's Fortress with historic mortar in the foreground.
Keywords: picturesque, historic, national heritage, mediaeval, fortifications, defence

PMR450-04
Estonia, Narva: the Russian fortress Ivangorod from the bank of the River Narva.
Keywords: picturesque, historic, national heritage, mediaeval, fortifications, defence

PMR450-03
Estonia, Narva: the Russian fortress Ivangorod from the walls of Hermann's Fortress.
Keywords: picturesque, historic, national heritage, mediaeval, fortifications, defence

PMR450-02
Estonia, Narva: the tower "Langer Hermann" in Hermann's Fortress stands eyeball-to-eyeball with the Russian fortress Ivangorod, on the opposite side of the River Narva. It now houses a number of museums.
Keywords: picturesque, historic, national heritage, mediaeval, fortifications, defence

PMR450-01
Estonia, Tallinn: the Estonian Open Air Museum: farm building from Rusi, South Estonia (end of 19th century).
Keywords: picturesque, old implements, handwork, living conditions, country life, wooden buildings, village life, national heritage, historic

PMR449-12
Estonia, Tallinn: the Estonian Open Air Museum: two windmills from: Saaremaa (1871-6) and Sutlepa, West Estonia (1748).
Keywords: picturesque, old implements, handwork, living conditions, country life, wooden buildings, village life, national heritage, historic

PMR449-11
Estonia, Tallinn: the Estonian Open Air Museum: tenant-farm building from the island of Hiiumaa (second half of the 19th century).
Keywords: picturesque, old implements, handwork, living conditions, country life, wooden buildings, village life, national heritage, historic

PMR449-10
Estonia, Tallinn: the Estonian Open Air Museum: North Estonian farm building from Kutsari (late 19th century) with contemporary crops in the garden.
Keywords: picturesque, old implements, handwork, living conditions, country life, wooden buildings, village life, national heritage, historic

PMR449-09
Estonia, Tallinn: the Estonian Open Air Museum: West Estonian tenant-farm building from the second half of the 19th century, with traditional well in the foreground.
Keywords: picturesque, old implements, handwork, living conditions, country life, wooden buildings, village life, national heritage, historic

PMR449-08
Estonia, Tallinn: the Estonian Open Air Museum: West Estonian farm building from mid 18th century, with traditional well in the foreground.
Keywords: picturesque, old implements, handwork, living conditions, country life, wooden buildings, village life, national heritage, historic

PMR449-07
Estonia, Tallinn: entrance to Palmse, in the Lahemaa National Park: Palmse Manor House, built for the Governor-General Carl Magnus von der Pahlen in 1697, is now used as a hotel.
Keywords: city, national heritage, historic, picturesque, capital city, metropolis, architecture

PMR449-06
Estonia, Tallinn: the stone-built Estonian Drama Theatre.
Keywords: city, repertory, stage, national heritage, capital city, metropolis, architecture

PMR449-05
Estonia, Tallinn: a corner of Townhall Square (Raekoja plats) with the old apothecary's shop on the left. This has been in business since 1422 and is thus one of the oldest in Europe.
Keywords: city, pharmacy, chemist, mediaeval, national heritage, historic, picturesque, capital city, metropolis, architecture

PMR449-03
Estonia, Tallinn: a terrace of houses on Kooli (Street) overlooked by the defence tower called "Loewenschede".
Keywords: city, mediaeval, national heritage, historic, picturesque, capital city, metropolis, architecture

PMR449-02
Estonia, Tallinn: the "Three Sisters", three gable houses built in the 15th century by a rich merchant for his three daughters.
Keywords: city, mediaeval, national heritage, historic, picturesque, capital city, metropolis, architecture

PMR449-01
Estonia, Tallinn: "Alexander Nevski" Russian Orthodox Cathedral, completed in 1900, on Cathedral Hill.
Keywords: city, Byzantine, national heritage, historic, picturesque, capital city, metropolis, architecture

PMR448-12
Estonia, Tallinn: an old burgher house with storage space on the upper floors.
Keywords: city, mediaeval, national heritage, historic, picturesque, capital city, metropolis, architecture

PMR448-11
Estonia, Tallinn: four of the remaining defence towers on the town wall. In the 17th century there were 50 such towers and each had a name.
Keywords: city, fortifications, mediaeval, national heritage, historic, picturesque, capital city, metropolis, architecture

PMR448-10
Estonia, Tallinn: town wall with defence towers and wooden gallery.
Keywords: city, fortifications, architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, historic, national heritage, mediaeval

PMR448-09
Estonia, Tallinn: Toompea Palace, seat of the Estonian Parliament.
Keywords: city, national heritage, historic, picturesque, capital city, metropolis, architecture

PMR448-05
Latvia, Riga: National Parliament Building.
Keywords: city, national heritage, historic, capital city, metropolis, architecture

PMR448-04
Latvia, Riga: National Theatre.
Keywords: city, Art Deco, national heritage, historic, picturesque, neo-classical, capital city, metropolis, architecture

PMR448-03
Latvia, Riga: Church of Saints Peter and Paul.
Keywords: city, national heritage, historic, picturesque, neo-classical, capital city, metropolis, architecture

PMR448-02
Latvia, Riga: city skyline, with the castle in the centre, from the Vansu Suspension Bridge.
Keywords: city, national heritage, historic, picturesque, mediaeval, capital city, metropolis, architecture

PMR448-01
Latvia, Riga: view of the castle, built in 1350 by the Knights of theTeutonic Order, which now houses museums and the national art gallery.
Keywords: city, architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, historic, national heritage

PMR447-12
Latvia, Riga: Russian Orthodox Cathedral of Christ, built in 1884, was used as a planetarium before independence.
Keywords: city, Byzantine, national heritage, historic, capital city, metropolis, architecture

PMR447-11
Latvia, Riga: statue of the seated Jánis Rainis, national poet, with the domes of the Russian Orthodox Cathedral behind.
Keywords: city, monument, sculpture, national heritage, historic, capital city, metropolis, architecture

PMR447-10
Latvia, Riga: the French Embassy on Raina bulvári.
Keywords: city, national heritage, historic, capital city, metropolis, architecture

PMR447-09
Latvia, Riga: the base of the Freedom Monument. The inscription, "Tévzemei un Brivibai", means "For Fatherland and Freedom".
Keywords: city, national heritage, historic, capital city, metropolis, architecture

PMR447-08
Latvia, Riga: the old Powder Tower on Smilsu iela (street).
Keywords: city, national heritage, historic, picturesque, mediaeval, capital city, metropolis, architecture

PMR447-07
Latvia, Riga: view of the cathedral, the castle, St. Jacob's Church, the River Daugava and the docks, with Cathedral Square in the centre, from the tower of St. Peter's Church.
Keywords: city, panorama, national heritage, historic, picturesque, capital city, metropolis, architecture

PMR447-06
Latvia, Riga: view of the cathedral, the castle and Vansu Suspension Bridge over the River Daugava, from the tower of St. Peter's Church.
Keywords: city, panorama, national heritage, historic, picturesque, capital city, metropolis, architecture

PMR447-05
Latvia, Riga: view of the cathedral, the castle and Vansu Suspension Bridge over the River Daugava, from the tower of St. Peter's Church.
Keywords: city, panorama, national heritage, historic, picturesque, capital city, metropolis, architecture

PMR447-04
Latvia, Riga: The "Bremer Musikanten", a modern sculpture presented to Riga by its patron city, Bremen, on the Skarnu iela (street).
Keywords: city, architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, historic, national heritage, monument, bronze

PMR447-03
Latvia, Riga: two of the three burgher houses known as "The Three Brothers", dating from 15-18th centuries.
Keywords: city, architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, historic, national heritage, mediaeval

PMR447-02
Latvia, Riga: newly restored buildings in the centre of the city.
Keywords: city, national heritage, historic, picturesque, capital city, metropolis, architecture

PMR447-01
Latvia, Riga: tower of Riga Cathedral whose foundation stone was laid in 1211 by Bishop Albert of Bremen, the founder of the town.
Keywords: city, national heritage, historic, picturesque, capital city, metropolis, architecture

PMR446-12
Latvia, Riga: superbly restored terrace on Torna iela (street), containing boutiques and offices.
Keywords: city, national heritage, historic, picturesque, capital city, metropolis, architecture

PMR446-11
Latvia, Riga: the national freedom monument in the heart of the capital. The three stars held aloft by the figure symbolise the three provinces of Latvia.
Keywords: city, statue, national heritage, historic, picturesque, capital city, metropolis, architecture

PMR446-09
Lithuania, Trakai: this striking wooden building with columned portico is the office of the National Park administration.
Keywords: picturesque, historic, architecture

PMR445-04
Poland, Gdansk: the tower of St. Katharine's Church, dating from the 14th century.
Keywords: mediaeval, Danzig, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR445-02
Poland, Gdansk: Long Market Place ("Dlugi Targ") with Town Hall and clocktower in the background.
Keywords: mediaeval, Danzig, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR445-01
Poland, Gdansk: entrance to one of the burgher houses dated 1660, built above street level to prevent flooding.
Keywords: mediaeval, Danzig, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR444-12
Poland, Gdansk: gabled houses on Mariacka overshadowed by St. Mary's Cathedral.
Keywords: mediaeval, Danzig, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR444-07
Poland, Gdansk: 14th century St. Katharine's Church was formerly the parish church of the old town.
Keywords: mediaeval, red brick, Danzig, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR444-06
Poland, Gdansk: the Big Mill, built in 14th century and the biggest mill in Europe, employing 18 waterwheels driven by the Raduni Canal, and producing 200 tons of flour a day. Still in use at the start of WWII. Behind is the tower of St. Catharine's Church, dating back to 1185.
Keywords: mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage, architecture, reflections, Danzig

PMR443-12
Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Island of Rügen: typical half-timbered cottage in the village of Garz.
Keywords: mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage, architecture

PMR443-11
Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Island of Rügen: pond weed covering a wooded swamp in the Jasmund National Park.
Keywords: countryside, green, water plants, nature, landscape

PMR443-10
Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Island of Rügen: the village church with typical wooden belfry.
Keywords: mediaeval, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR443-09
Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Island of Rügen: one of many brick-built, old, thatched cottages.
Keywords: mediaeval, home, dwelling, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR443-07
Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Greifswald: sailing barge "Aenna te Condern" at her mooring.
Keywords: picturesque, ship, boat, sail, maritime, nautical, national heritage

PMR443-06
Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Greifswald: market and newly-renovated houses, with the church tower in the background.
Keywords: mediaeval, gables, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR443-05
Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Greifswald: a corner of the marketplace.
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, national heritage

PMR443-04
Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Greifswald: market and newly-renovated houses.
Keywords: mediaeval, gables, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR442-08
France, Paris: Church of L'Hotel national des Invalides with rainbow (built 1676, architect: J. Hardouin-Mansart).
Keywords: capital city, Baroque, architecture, metropolis

PMR437-06
Poland, Wroclaw: Mlynski Bridge crosses an arm of the River Oder; seen from Cathedral Bridge.
Keywords: mediaeval, Breslau, reflections, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR437-05
Poland, Wroclaw: Cathedral Bridge (Most Tumski) with the twin towers of the cathedral in the background.
Keywords: mediaeval, Breslau, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR437-04
Poland, Wroclaw: Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, built in the 13th century, but destroyed in 1945 and rebuilt in the original Gothic style.
Keywords: mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage, architecture, Breslau

PMR437-03
Poland, Wroclaw: gabled houses on the west side of the Rynek or Market Place with the "Griffin House" ("Pod Gryfami") in Flemish Renaissance style (right).
Keywords: mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage, architecture, Breslau, colourful

PMR437-02
Poland, Wroclaw: rotunda, specially built to house the famous panorama painting "The Battle of Raclawice", (120 metres in circumference and 15 metres high), painted in 1894 by Wojciech Kossak with Jan Styka in nine months.
Keywords: national heritage, art, Breslau, architecture

PMR437-01
Poland, Wroclaw: repaving the Rynek (Market Place) with cobblestones. Row of gabled burgher houses in the background.
Keywords: mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage, architecture, Breslau

PMR436-12
Poland, Wroclaw: newly renovated gabled houses in the north east corner of the Rynek or Market Place.
Keywords: mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage, architecture, Breslau, colourful

PMR436-11
Poland, Wroclaw: newly renovated gabled houses on the Rynek or Market Place.
Keywords: mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage, architecture, Breslau, colourful

PMR436-10
Poland, Wroclaw: the famous east facade of the Town Hall is Gothic in style and boasts an astronomical clock dating from 1580.
Keywords: mediaeval, Breslau, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR436-09
Poland, Wroclaw: filigree carving on a Renaissance oriel of the 700-year-old Town Hall.
Keywords: mediaeval, Breslau, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR436-06
Lithuania, Trakai: view from the camping site on Lake Galvé, in Trakai National Park.
Keywords: countryside, rural, parkland

PMR540-08
Croatia: Plitvice: woodland stream falling into an emerald lake in Plitvicka Jezera National Park.
Keywords: vista, shadows, trees, colourful

PMR540-04
Slovenia, Radovljica: fountain with statue of Josipini
Hocervarjevi in the main street.
Keywords: architecture, sculpture, monument, historic, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage

PMR540-03
Slovenia, Radovljica: frescoed facade of one of the mediaeval houses in the old market square.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, historic

PMR540-02
Slovenia, Bukovje: Predjama Castle, built into a system of natural caves in a 123-metre-high cliff, dates back to 1202, although the site has been occupied since prehistoric times. It was the refuge of the legendary15th century robber baron, Erazem of Predjama who held out for over a year under siege from Habsberg forces. It lies about 11 kilometres from Postojna.
Keywords: picturesque, mediaeval, national heritage, historic, architecture, defence, fortifications

PMR539-12
Slovakia, Kremnica: the 12-metre-high defence walls of the town, complete with bastions, were built in the early 14th century.
Keywords: architecture, fortifications, defence, Kremnitz, national heritage, picturesque, historic

PMR539-11
Slovakia, Kremnica: the Gothic church of St. Catherine with separate belltower and turreted clocktower with gallery, standing within the walls of the castle, which is the best preserved mediaeval castle in the area.
Keywords: architecture, historic, picturesque, national heritage, Kremnitz, mediaeval, defence, fortifications

PMR539-10
Slovakia, Kremnica: the Gothic church of St. Catherine with separate belltower and turreted clocktower with gallery, standing within the walls of the castle, which is the best preserved mediaeval castle in the area.
Keywords: architecture, historic, picturesque, national heritage, Kremnitz, mediaeval, defence, fortifications

PMR539-09
Slovakia, Kremnica: the Baroque Plague Column, erected in thanksgiving for the end of the plague in the 17th century, with St. Catherines Church in the background.
Keywords: architecture, Kremnitz, national heritage, picturesque, historic, stone carving, sculpture, statues, monument

PMR539-08
Slovakia, Zilina: Budatin Castle now houses the town's museum.
Keywords: defence, Sillein, historic, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage, architecture, fortifications

PMR539-07
Slovakia, Zilina: attractive facades of the shops in a pedestrian street, Narodna ulica.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, picturesque, Sillein, Baroque, street scene

PMR539-05
Slovakia, Zilina: the twin towers of the Baroque church overlook new buildings and fountain in Marianske Namestie.
Keywords: architecture, pedestrian area, Sillein, national heritage, picturesque, cobblestones

PMR539-04
Slovakia, Zilina: a corner of Marianske Namestie (Square), with arcaded shops, ancient oriel, and carillon.
Keywords: architecture, Sillein, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, historic

PMR539-03
Slovakia, Zilina: entrance gate and former drawbridge of Strecno Castle which dates back to the early 14th century.
Keywords: defence, Sillein, fortifications, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, historic, ruin

PMR539-02
Slovakia, Zilina: view of the River Vah from the ramparts of Strecno Castle, looking towards Zilina.
Keywords: defence, Sillein, fortifications, national heritage, mediaeval, historic, panorama

PMR539-01
Slovakia, Zilina: approach to Strecno Castle which dates back to the early 14th century.
Keywords: defence, Sillein, fortifications, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, historic

PMR538-12
Austria, Vienna: fountain, with part of the orangery belonging to Schonbrunn Palace.
Keywords: picturesque, national heritage, capital city, sculptures, formal gardens, architecture, potted shrubs

PMR538-10
Austria, Vienna: the Neptune Fountain in the grounds of Schonbrunn Palace.
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, Rococo, formal gardens, sculptures, capital city, national heritage

PMR538-09
Austria, Vienna: Schonbrunn Palace and gardens framed by the horses of the Neptune Fountain.
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, Rococo, formal gardens, sculptures, capital city, national heritage

PMR435-04
Poland, Chmielewo: typical wayside crucifix, lovingly decorated with flowers and coloured ribbons. Stork's nest on the roof in the background.
Keywords: picturesque, national heritage, tradition, Catholic

PMR435-01
Poland, Gdansk: the Arsenal (Zeughaus), a fine example of Renaissance architecture, completed in 1605 by Anthony van Obbergen, who was responsible for a number of buildings in Danzig at this time.
Keywords: mediaeval, red brick, Danzig, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR434-12
Poland, Gdansk: view from the Town Hall Tower: rows of gabled burgher houses, all rebuilt after WWII, with some complete facades visible in the foreground.
Keywords: mediaeval, Danzig, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR434-11
Poland, Gdansk: view from the Town Hall Tower: rows of gabled burgher houses, all rebuilt after WWII.
Keywords: mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage, architecture, Danzig

PMR434-10
Poland, Gdansk: view of the spires of St. Mary's Cathedral from the top of the Town Hall Tower, with the docks of Danzig in the background.
Keywords: mediaeval, red brick, Danzig, reflections, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR434-09
Poland, Gdansk: St. Mary's Cathedral, the largest Gothic church in Poland, can accommodate 25,000 worshippers. Consecrated in 1502, after 159 years in construction, the building survived WWII, but was burnt out in 1945.
Keywords: mediaeval, red brick, Danzig, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR434-08
Poland, Gdansk: gabled frontages on the River Motlawa with the Green Gate and Long Quay behind.
Keywords: mediaeval, Danzig, reflections, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR434-07
Poland, Gdansk: the Big Crane, erected in 1444, was used for heavy loads (e.g. ships' masts) and was operated by a 20-foot wooden tread-wheel driven by prisoners from the Stock Tower.
Keywords: mediaeval, Danzig, reflections, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR434-06
Poland, Gdansk: ruins of one of the huge warehouses on Speicherinsel ("Warehouse Island"). In the 17th century almost 300 such warehouses extended over more than one kilometre, connected by railway lines.
Keywords: mediaeval, Danzig, reflections, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR434-05
Poland, Gdansk: gables and the Big Crane on the Long Quay reflected in the waters of the River Motlawa, with the towers of St. Mary's Cathedral behind.
Keywords: mediaeval, Danzig, reflections, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR434-04
Poland, Gdansk: the Green Gate (1568) whose arches separate the Long Quay from the Long Marketplace.
Keywords: mediaeval, Renaissance, Danzig, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR434-02
Poland, Gdansk: the famous Neptune Fountain in the Long Marketplace was cast in 1633 by a bellmaker from Augsburg.
Keywords: mediaeval, monument, statue, bronze, Danzig, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR433-03
Poland, Gdansk: the Big Mill, built in 14th century and the biggest mill in Europe, employing 18 waterwheels driven by the Raduni Canal, and producing 200 tons of flour a day. Still in use at the start of WWII. Behind is the tower of St. Catharine's Church, dating back to 1185.
Keywords: mediaeval, Danzig, reflections, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR433-02
Poland, Gdansk: the Maritime Museum with its collection of boats, including "Soldek", the first freighter built in the modern shipyard.
Keywords: mediaeval, Danzig, reflections, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR433-01
Poland, Gdansk: High Gate (Brama Wyzynna), formerly the splendid main entrance to the Hansa City. To the rear is the Stock Tower, formerly the prison, and adjoining Torture Chamber.
Keywords: mediaeval, Danzig, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR536-10
Syria, Damascus: courtyard of the Umayyad Mosque (built 705-15 AD) from the eastern arcade, showing the inlaid marble floor.
Keywords: architecture, colourful, artistic, national heritage, Muslim, Islam, picturesque, culture, capital city, historical, metropolis

PMR536-09
Syria, Damascus: courtyard of the Umayyad Mosque (built 705-15 AD) with roofed fountain for ablutions in the centre, flanked by two columns, Al-Sa'at (clock) and Al-Mal (money).
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, historical, capital city, culture, picturesque, Islam, Muslim, national heritage, artistic

PMR536-08
Syria, Damascus: the famous former treasury (Kubbat al-khazina) of the Umayyad Mosque (built 705-15 AD), standing on 8 antique columns in the courtyard, and dating from 788 AD (the mosaics have been much restored). Behind, the AL-Arous (Brides') Minaret, from the 11th century.
Keywords: architecture, artistic, national heritage, Muslim, Islam, picturesque, culture, capital city, historical, metropolis

PMR536-01
Syria, Palmyra: one of the best preserved tower-graves dating from the end of the first century AD, in the Valley of the Graves.
Keywords: architecture, memorial, burial, national heritage, ruined city, desert, historical, archeological, archeology, Roman

PMR535-11
Syria, Palmyra: gate, through which sacrificial animals entered the courtyard of the Baal Temple which was consecrated in 32 AD.
Keywords: architecture, Roman, archeology, archeological, historical, desert, ruined city, national heritage, columns

PMR535-10
Syria, Palmyra: west facade and entrance portal to the Baal Temple which was consecrated in 32 AD.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, ruined city, desert, historical, archeological, archeology, Roman

PMR534-09
Iraq, Baghdad: Abbasid Palace, believed to have been built under Caliph Al-Nasser Lidinillah (1179-1225). Some scholars believe it to have been the Sharabiya School, mentioned by historians. Extensively restored after Ottoman use. View from the gardens at the back of the building.
Keywords: architecture, cupola, dome, national heritage, historic, culture, Mesopotamia, Muslim, Islam

PMR534-08
Iraq, Baghdad: main gate of the Abbasid Palace, believed to have been built under Caliph Al-Nasser Lidinillah (1179-1225). Some scholars believe it to have been the Sharabiya School, mentioned by historians. Extensively restored after Ottoman use.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, historic, culture, Mesopotamia, Muslim, Islam

PMR524-10
England, London: the Houses of Parliament with Big Ben floodlit, from the south bank, with light reflections in the River Thames.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage

PMR524-09
England, London: the Houses of Parliament with Big Ben floodlit, from the south bank, with light reflections in the River Thames.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage

PMR524-08
England, London: St. Paul's Cathedral floodlit, with Blackfriars Bridge, from the south bank, with light reflections in the River Thames.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, historic, culture, picturesque, capital city, metropolis

PMR524-07
England, London: St. Paul's Cathedral floodlit at dusk, from the south bank, with light reflections in the River Thames.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage

PMR524-06
England, London: River Thames with Blackfriars railway bridge and station, from Blackfriars road bridge, with St. Paul's Cathedral in the background.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, culture, historic, national heritage

PMR524-05
England, London: River Thames and city skyline from Waterloo Bridge with pleasure cruiser and floating jetty in the foreground.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, historic, culture, picturesque, capital city, metropolis

PMR523-03
Italy, Sicily, Vieste: the famous chalk pillar "Pizzomunno", 25 metres high, trademark of Vieste, stands on the beach. Behind, the town huddles together on top of the chalk cliffs. The resort is on the tip of the Gargano peninsula, in Gargano National Park.
Keywords: picturesque, clean water, monolith, beach, coast, coastline, breakers, sandy

PMR523-02
Italy, Sicily, Vieste: no work for the lifeguard's boat; behind the town huddles together on top of the chalk cliffs. The resort is on the tip of the Gargano peninsula, in Gargano National Park.
Keywords: picturesque, beach, coast, coastline, breakers, sandy

PMR523-01
Italy, Sicily, Vieste: empty beaches of this resort on the tip of the Gargano peninsula, in Gargano National Park.
Keywords: picturesque, sandy, breakers, coastline, coast, beach

PMR522-02
Italy, Apulia, Lecce: Santo Oronzo, with half-excavated Roman amphitheatre and column bearing the figure of Santo Oronzo, the city's patron saint. The column is one of a pair which used to mark the end of the Via Appia in Brindisi.
Keywords: archeological, national heritage, historical, archeology, excavations, architecture, monument, statue

PMR522-01
Italy, Apulia, Lecce: Santo Oronzo, with half-excavated Roman amphitheatre and column bearing the figure of Santo Oronzo, the city's patron saint. The column is one of a pair which used to mark the end of the Via Appia in Brindisi.
Keywords: archeological, national heritage, historical, archeology, excavations, architecture, monument, statue

PMR521-11
Italy, Sicily, Cefalu: Piazza Garibaldi, overlooked by the fortress on the Rocca di Cefalu.
Keywords: architecture, defence, fortifications, mediaeval, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage

PMR521-10
Italy, Sicily, Palermo: Porta felice and the Fontana del Cavallo Marino in Piazza Santo Spirito.
Keywords: architecture, Baroque, sculpture, fountain, metropolis, capital city, culture, national heritage

PMR521-07
Italy, Sicily, Palermo: gallery above the Porta Nuova, built as a triumphal arch to celebrate the capture of Tunis by Charles V in 1535.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage

PMR521-04
Italy, Sicily, Palermo: monument to Philip V in the Piazza Vittoria.
Keywords: national heritage, sculpture, statue, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic

PMR521-03
Italy, Sicily, Palermo: Gothic porch of the cathedral, added in the 15th century; the Baroque dome is a more recent addition, from 1781-1801.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, mediaeval, picturesque, Christian, culture, historic, national heritage

PMR521-01
Italy, Sicily, Palermo: east facade of the cathedral, which is pure Norman style from the late 12th century.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, mediaeval, picturesque, Christian, culture, historic, national heritage

PMR520-12
Italy, Sicily, Palermo: the Cathedral, Santa Maria dell' Assunta, built in 1185 in Sicilian Norman style with a Gothic west front added in the 14th-15th centuries. On the left is the statue of Santa Rosalia, patroness of Palermo.
Keywords: architecture, saint, sculpture, monument, metropolis, capital city, mediaeval, picturesque, Christian, culture, historic, national heritage

PMR520-11
Italy, Sicily, Palermo: Quattro Canti (Piazza Vigliena): one of the four opposing facades (west), showing the four seasons, four kings of Sicily and the four patronesses of the city quarters, measured from this point. (summer, Philip II, Santa Ninfa of Seralcadio/Capo district). Laid out 1608-20 by Giulio Lasso in Baroque style.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, culture, historic, national heritage

PMR520-10
Italy, Sicily, Selinunte: a street on the Acropolis.
Keywords: archeological, Sicilia, excavations, archeology, historical, national heritage

PMR520-08
Italy, Sicily, Selinunte: Temple of Hera (?) was built after the battle of Himera in mid-5th century BC and re-erected in 1956.
Keywords: archeological, national heritage, historical, archeology, excavations, Sicilia, Doric columns, architecture

PMR520-07
Italy, Sicily, Agrigento: remains of the city wall, 12 kilometres long, subsequently hollowed out in many places for Byzantine burial sites; Temple of "Juno Lacinia" in the background.
Keywords: archeological, Sicilia, excavations, archeology, historical, national heritage

PMR520-06
Italy, Sicily, Agrigento: recently uncovered monument with scrolled stone bench; the new town in the background.
Keywords: archeological, architecture, Sicilia, excavations, archeology, historical, national heritage

PMR520-05
Italy, Sicily, Agrigento: Temple of "Castor and Pollux" (the Dioscuri) was reconstructed with elements from various different buildings.
Keywords: archeological, architrave, Doric columns, architecture, Sicilia, excavations, archeology, historical, national heritage

PMR520-04
Italy, Sicily, Agrigento: reassembled telamon figure almost 8 metres high, used to support the architrave of the Temple of Olympian Zeus, with many others.
Keywords: archeological, architecture, Sicilia, excavations, archeology, historical, national heritage

PMR520-03
Italy, Sicily, Agrigento: temple of Olympian Zeus; half of a capital is one of the few remaining recognisable features of the largest Greek Temple in the world, started in 480 BC but never finished. The new town in the background.
Keywords: archeological, agave, Sicilia, excavations, archeology, historical, national heritage

PMR520-01
Italy, Sicily, Agrigento: the remaining columns of the Temple of Hercules (6th century BC) re-erected by Sir Alexander Hardcastle in 1923.
Keywords: archeological, architecture, Doric columns, Sicilia, excavations, archeology, historical, national heritage

PMR519-11
Italy, Sicily, Agrigento: Tomb of "Theron", a funerary monument in Greek style, with columns of the Temple of Hercules in the distance.
Keywords: archeological, mausoleum, grave, architecture, Sicilia, excavations, archeology, historical, national heritage

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

PMR519-09
Italy, Sicily, Agrigento: the Temple of Concord, dating from 450-440 BC, the culminating phase of the Doric order, is one of the most complete Greek temples in existence.
Keywords: archeological, Doric columns, architecture, Sicilia, archeology, historical, national heritage

PMR519-08
Italy, Sicily, Agrigento: corner of the Temple of Concord, dating from 450-440 BC, the culminating phase of the Doric order, with the new town in the background.
Keywords: archeological, Doric columns, architecture, Sicilia, archeology, historical, national heritage

PMR519-06
Italy, Sicily, Agrigento: the cathedral, San Gerlando, with adjoining square belltower, occupies the highest point of the old town.
Keywords: national heritage, church, Catholic, architecture, Sicilia, historical

PMR519-03
Italy, Sicily, Siracusa: facade of the Church of San Giovanni alle Catacombe, the original cathedral of the city, dating from the 3rd century AD, but rebuilt after an earthquake in 1693.
Keywords: national heritage, Romanesque, architecture, Sicilia, historical

PMR519-02
Italy, Sicily, Siracusa: Piazza Duomo with Palazzo Beneventano del Bosco facing the Municipio and Duomo.
Keywords: national heritage, architecture, Sicilia, historical

PMR518-12
Italy, Sicily, Siracusa: Baroque facade of the cathedral, Santa Maria delle Colonne, which incorporates a Greek temple with 28 Doric columns, and Arabic, Norman and Byzantine elements; a building sacred for 2,500 years!
Keywords: national heritage, architecture, Sicilia, historical

PMR518-09
Italy, Sicily, Siracusa: Roman amphitheatre from the 3rd century AD, well equipped for flooding to stage "sea battles", or wild animal fights.
Keywords: archeological, Sicilia, excavations, archeology, historical, national heritage

PMR518-08
Italy, Sicily, Siracusa: the remains of the enormous Altar of Zeus, built for Hiero II, which was 192 metres long and hewn from the bedrock for public sacrifices.
Keywords: archeological, Sicilia, excavations, archeology, historical, national heritage

PMR518-07
Italy, Sicily, Siracusa: the Greek amphitheatre, carved out of the bedrock, for 15.000 spectators, probably dated from the 3rd century BC. At the top right is the Nymphaeum, a cave where a spring gushes.
Keywords: archeological, Sicilia, excavations, archeology, historical, national heritage

PMR518-06
Italy, Sicily, Piazza Armerina, Villa Romana del Casale: detail of a floor mosaic showing bikini-clad girls exercising in a gymnasium. (3rd century AD).
Keywords: Sicilia, national heritage, historic

PMR518-05
Italy, Sicily, Piazza Armerina, Villa Romana del Casale: detail of a floor mosaic showing the capture of wild animals for Roman arenas (3rd century AD).
Keywords: Sicilia, national heritage, historic

PMR518-04
Italy, Sicily, Castiglione: this mediaeval town clusters around the Arab-Norman fortifications on the top of a hill, about 20 kilometres from Taormina.
Keywords: picturesque, defence, Sicilia, national heritage, historic, landscape, architecture

PMR518-03
Italy, Sicily, Taormina: a typical street in the old quarter.
Keywords: architecture, street scene, Sicilia, national heritage

PMR517-12
Italy, Sicily, Taormina: view from the old Saracen Castle with the village of Castelmola on its rock.
Keywords: picturesque, hills, Opuntia, cactus, Sicilia, national heritage, historic, landscape

PMR517-10
Italy, Sicily, Taormina: Porta Catania, the western gate.
Keywords: historic, architecture, Sicilia, national heritage

PMR517-09
Italy, Sicily, Taormina: Piazza del Duomo with 15th century facade of St. Nicholas Cathedral. The Baroque fountain is crowned with a stone centaur, the symbol of Taormina.
Keywords: picturesque, Sicilia, mediaeval, national heritage, historic, architecture

PMR517-02
Italy, Campania, Acciaroli: the main square. Hemingway spent 3 months here in 1953. The town lies inside the boundary of the Cilento National Park.
Keywords: picturesque, street scene

PMR517-01
Italy, Campania, Acciaroli: tower and church from the harbour. Hemingway spent 3 months here in 1953. The town lies inside the boundary of the Cilento National Park.
Keywords: picturesque, defence, fortifications, fishing boats

pmr143K-26
Laos, Vientiane: the Prime Minister's Office, with reflections in the Patuxai fountain pool.
Keywords: Buddhist, architecture, picturesque, national heritage, monument, colourful, temple

PMR143K-36
Laos, Vientiane: Wat That Fune temple stands in its own grounds near the Patuxai triumphal arch.
Keywords: Buddhist, architecture, picturesque, national heritage, monument, colourful, temple

PMR143K-35
Laos, Vientiane: the Presidential Office stands in its own grounds, looking up Lane Xang Avenue.
Keywords: Buddhist, architecture, picturesque, national heritage, monument, colourful, temple

PMR143K-34
Laos, Vientiane: the Prime Minister's Office, from the top of the Patuxai triumphal arch.
Keywords: Buddhist, architecture, picturesque, national heritage, monument, colourful, temple

PMR143K-33
Laos, Vientiane: Patuxai triumphal arch from the gardens, with pool and shrubs in the foreground.
Keywords: Buddhist, architecture, picturesque, national heritage, monument, colourful, temple

PMR143K-32
Laos, Vientiane: two handsome shrines in the gardens of Wat Inpeng temple, restored 1968-75.
Keywords: Buddhist, architecture, picturesque, national heritage, monument, colourful, temple

PMR143K-31
Laos, Vientiane: Wat Haysok temple, noted for its 5-tier-roof and elaborately carved temple doors on themes from the Ramayana.
Keywords: Buddhist, architecture, picturesque, national heritage, monument, colourful, temple

PMR143K-30
Laos, Vientiane: Ornately decorated gable depicting Buddha preaching, in Wat Mixay (?) temple grounds.
Keywords: Buddhist, temple, colourful, monument, national heritage, picturesque, architecture

PMR143K-29
Laos, Vientiane: Wat Mixay temple gate from inside with twin naga serpents guarding the temple entrance.
Keywords: Buddhist, architecture, picturesque, national heritage, monument, colourful, temple

PMR143K-28
Laos, Vientiane: Wat Mixay temple gate with guardian "yaks", from outside.
Keywords: Buddhist, temple, colourful, monument, national heritage, picturesque, architecture

PMR143K-27
Laos, Vientiane: the Prime Minister's Office, the facade from the road.
Keywords: Buddhist, architecture, picturesque, national heritage, monument, colourful, temple

PMR143K-24
Laos, Vientiane: Wat Si Saket temple, built 1819-24 by Chao Anou, is Vientiane's oldest surviving temple. View of the cloisters where are displayed many of the 6400 Buddha figures in the temple, from the courtyard.
Keywords: Buddhist, temple, colourful, monument, national heritage, picturesque, architecture

PMR143K-23
Laos, Vientiane: Wat Si Saket temple, built 1819-24 by Chao Anou, is Vientiane's oldest surviving temple.
Keywords: Buddhist, architecture, picturesque, national heritage, monument, colourful, temple

PMR142K-24
Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: cafe of the Handwerkerhof (artisans' market) next to Königstor, which has a wide range of hand-made goods on offer.
Keywords: Nürnberg, defence, fortifications, autumn colours, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval

PMR142K-23
Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: Frauentor Gate, one of 4 principal round towers, in the south-west, named for the adjoining Klara Nunnery.
Keywords: Nürnberg, defence, fortifications, autumn colours, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval

PMR142K-22
Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: one of the fortified towers in the Frauentor wall on the south side of the city.
Keywords: Nürnberg, defence, fortifications, autumn colours, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval

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

PMR142K-19
Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: outer and inner fortified walls with defence towers on the south side of the city, with colourful autumn trees.
Keywords: Nürnberg, defence, fortifications, autumn colours, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval

PMR142K-18
Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: Königstrasse, with the twin towers of the Church of St. Laurence (Lorenzkirche) in the background.
Keywords: Nürnberg, defence, fortifications, autumn colours, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval

PMR142K-17
Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: Nassauer Haus, one of the best-preserved examples of mediaeval tower houses.
Keywords: Nürnberg, defence, fortifications, autumn colours, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval

PMR142K-16
Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: the Schöner Brunnen (Beautiful Fountain) erected 1389-96 by Heinrich Beheim in the Market Place, showing some of the 40 stone figures adorning the 19-metre-high Gothic spire.
Keywords: Nürnberg, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage, architecture, autumn colours, fortifications, defence

PMR142K-15
Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: the Gothic Schöner Brunnen (Beautiful Fountain), erected 1389-96 by Heinrich Beheim in the Market Place, with the twin spires of St. Sebald's cathedral behind, and shoppers in mediaeval dress.
Keywords: Nürnberg, defence, fortifications, autumn colours, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval

PMR142K-14
Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: the square "Beim Tiergärtner Tor" with the Kaiserburg (Imperial Castle) rising up in the background.
Keywords: Nürnberg, defence, fortifications, autumn colours, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval

PMR142K-13
Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: the restaurant "Zum Albrecht Dürer" in the square "Beim Tiergärtner Tor" overlooked by the Kaiserburg (Imperial Castle).
Keywords: Nürnberg, defence, fortifications, autumn colours, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval

PMR142K-12
Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: Albrecht Dürer Haus, the timber-framed residence and workplace of Albrecht Dürer (1471-1528).
Keywords: Nürnberg, defence, fortifications, autumn colours, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval

PMR142K-11
Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: the stone well in the square "Beim Tiergärtner Tor" surrounded by old timber-frame houses.
Keywords: Nürnberg, defence, fortifications, autumn colours, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval

PMR142K-10
Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: gable and tower of the Palas (main building) in the Kaiserburg (Imperial Castle), with painted window shutters.
Keywords: Nürnberg, defence, fortifications, autumn colours, reflections, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval

PMR142K-09
Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: the half-timbered wellhouse in the forecourt of the Kaiserburg (Imperial Castle) , built in 1564, houses the Deep Well.
Keywords: Nürnberg, defence, fortifications, autumn colours, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval

PMR142K-08
Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: the Kaiserburg (Imperial Castle) with Sinwell Tower, on its sandstone outcrop, dominates the city in the north.
Keywords: Nürnberg, defence, fortifications, autumn colours, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval

PMR142K-07
Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: Sinwell Tower (15-16 th century) in the Kaiserburg (Imperial Castle), built on a sandstone outcrop.
Keywords: Nürnberg, defence, fortifications, autumn colours, reflections, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval

PMR142K-06
Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: the impressive Renaissance facade of the Fembohaus, now the home of the City Museum.
Keywords: Nürnberg, defence, fortifications, autumn colours, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval

PMR142K-05
Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: Laufer Schlagturm ("Strike-Tower") dating from 1250, named for its striking clock.
Keywords: Nürnberg, defence, fortifications, autumn colours, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval

PMR142K-04
Germany, Bavaria, Lauf an der Pegnitz: approach to the Nürnberger Tor, the south-west gate to the town.
Keywords: mediaeval, autumn colours, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR142K-03
Germany, Bavaria, Lauf an der Pegnitz: the Industry Museum, reflected in the River Pegnitz, was formerley the home of Dietz & Pfriem, a leading manufacturer of engine valves, and displays their workshops and machinery.
Keywords: mediaeval, autumn colours, reflections, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR142K-02
Germany, Bavaria, Lauf an der Pegnitz: view of the Old Mill and waterwheel with the tower of St. John's Church behind.
Keywords: mediaeval, autumn colours, reflections, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR142K-01
Germany, Bavaria, Lauf an der Pegnitz: Wenzelschloss (Kaiserburg) on the Schlossinsel (Castle-island) in the River Pegnitz, dates from th 12th century.
Keywords: mediaeval, autumn colours, reflections, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR141K-36
Germany, Bavaria, Lauf an der Pegnitz: Oberer Martktplatz (Marketplace) with half-timbered houses and the Hersbrucker Tor, the main north-east gate to the mediaeval town, behind.
Keywords: mediaeval, autumn colours, reflections, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR141K-35
Germany, Bavaria, Lauf an der Pegnitz: tower of the ruined Sankt-Leonhards-Kirche (St. Leonards Church).
Keywords: mediaeval, autumn colours, reflections, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR141K-34
Germany, Bavaria, Lauf an der Pegnitz: the Altes Rathaus (Old Townhall) separates the Upper and Lower Marketplaces.
Keywords: mediaeval, autumn colours, reflections, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR141K-33
Germany, Bavaria, Lauf an der Pegnitz: Unterer Marktplatz (Marketplace) with the Altes Rathaus (Old Townhall) on the right.
Keywords: mediaeval, autumn colours, reflections, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR141K-32
Germany, Bavaria, Lauf an der Pegnitz: Johanniskirche (St. John's Church) from Johannisstrasse.
Keywords: mediaeval, autumn colours, reflections, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR141K-31
Germany, Bavaria, Lauf an der Pegnitz: the half-timbered Judenturm (Jews' Tower), built about 1430, was formerly a part of the town wall.
Keywords: mediaeval, autumn colours, reflections, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR141K-30
Germany, Bavaria, Lauf an der Pegnitz: view from the Wasserbrücke bridge encompassing the weir, Judenturm (Jews' Tower), water mill, and St. John's Church.
Keywords: mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage, architecture, reflections, autumn colours

PMR141K-29
Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: Heilig-Geist-Spital (Holy Ghost Hospital), built 1332-39, reflected in the River Pegnitz.
Keywords: Nürnberg, defence, fortifications, autumn colours, reflections, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval

PMR141K-28
Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: Sinwell Tower in the 13th century Kaiserburg (Imperial Castle).
Keywords: Nürnberg, defence, fortifications, autumn colours, reflections, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval

PMR141K-27
Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: figure of St. George and the dragon on the corner of a building in "Beim Tiergärtnertor" Square.
Keywords: Nürnberg, defence, fortifications, autumn colours, reflections, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval

PMR141K-26
Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: tower of the Tiergärtnertor (gate) where the road tunnels under the fortifications.
Keywords: Nürnberg, defence, fortifications, autumn colours, reflections, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval

PMR141K-25
Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: half-timbered buildings in "Beim Tiergärtnertor" Square with the Imperial Fortress towering in the background.
Keywords: Nürnberg, defence, fortifications, autumn colours, reflections, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval

PMR141K-24
Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg cafe in "Beim Tiergärtnertor" Square, overlooked by a wooden defence gallery on the city wall.
Keywords: Nürnberg, defence, fortifications, autumn colours, reflections, 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-22
Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: city wall in the west with defence tower just visible through autumn foliage.
Keywords: Nürnberg, defence, fortifications, autumn colours, reflections, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval

PMR141K-21
Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: Hallertor was the main gate in the weat wall of the mediaeval city and spans the River Pegnitz.
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

PMR141K-19
Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: reflections of the Maxbrücke (bridge) and Hangman's House in the River Pegnitz.
Keywords: Nürnberg, defence, fortifications, autumn colours, reflections, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval

PMR141K-18
Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: burgher houses reflected in the River Pegnitz, from the old wooden Henkersteg (Hangman's Bridge).
Keywords: Nürnberg, defence, fortifications, autumn colours, reflections, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval

PMR141K-17
Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: Hangman's House and former wine hall "Weinstadel", reflected in the River Pegnitz.
Keywords: Nürnberg, defence, fortifications, autumn colours, reflections, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval

PMR141K-16
Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: Hangman's House and former wine hall "Weinstadel", reflected in the River Pegnitz.
Keywords: Nürnberg, defence, fortifications, autumn colours, reflections, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval

PMR141K-15
Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: 14th century Gothic Church of Our Lady (Frauenkirche) with 16th century gable by Adam Krafft and carillon with figures of the seven Electors swearing allegiance to the Emperor in 1356.
Keywords: Nürnberg, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage, architecture, reflections, autumn colours, fortifications, defence

PMR141K-14
Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: the Gothic Schöner Brunnen (Beautiful Fountain) in the Market Place, with the twin spires of St. Sebald's cathedral behind.
Keywords: Nürnberg, defence, fortifications, autumn colours, reflections, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval

PMR137K-36
Mongolia, Övörkhangai Aimag (Province), Khangai Nuruu National Park: visit from a ger (yurt) owner and his daughter.
Keywords: Mongol, sharmanism, religious monuments, Chinggis Khaan, Genghis Khan, steppe, Outer Mongolia, Buddhist, Buddhism

PMR137K-35
Mongolia, Övörkhangai Aimag (Province), Khangai Nuruu National Park: the remains of a bronze age burial site, one of many.
Keywords: Mongol, archeological, archeology, Buddhism, Buddhist, Outer Mongolia, steppe, Genghis Khan, Chinggis Khaan, religious monuments, sharmanism

PMR137K-34
Mongolia, Övörkhangai Aimag (Province), Khangai Nuruu National Park: Rotel bus parked for the night at a "wildernis site" by the Orkhol River. Picturesque landscape and skyscape.
Keywords: Mongol, Buddhism, Buddhist, Outer Mongolia, steppe, Genghis Khan, Chinggis Khaan, religious monuments, sharmanism

PMR137K-33
Mongolia, Övörkhangai Aimag (Province), Khangai Nuruu National Park: Rotel bus parked for the night at a "wildernis site" by the Orkhol River.
Keywords: Mongol, Buddhism, Buddhist, Outer Mongolia, steppe, Genghis Khan, Chinggis Khaan, religious monuments, sharmanism

PMR137K-32
Mongolia, Övörkhangai Aimag (Province), Khangai Nuruu National Park: Rotel bus parked for the night at a "wildernis site" by the Orkhol River.
Keywords: Mongol, Buddhism, Buddhist, Outer Mongolia, steppe, Genghis Khan, Chinggis Khaan, religious monuments, sharmanism

PMR137K-31
Mongolia, Övörkhangai Aimag (Province), Khangai Nuruu National Park: landscape with the Orkhon River in the foreground.
Keywords: Mongol, picturesque, Buddhism, Buddhist, Outer Mongolia, steppe, Genghis Khan, Chinggis Khaan, religious monuments, sharmanism

PMR137K-30
Mongolia, Övörkhangai Aimag (Province), Khangai Nuruu National Park: a typical "multi-track" route across the steppe. After heavy rain all the tracks may be impassable for wheeled traffic.
Keywords: Mongol, Buddhism, Buddhist, Outer Mongolia, steppe, Genghis Khan, Chinggis Khaan, religious monuments, sharmanism

PMR137K-29
Mongolia, Övörkhangai Aimag (Province), Khangai Nuruu National Park: a group of yaks.
Keywords: Mongol, Buddhism, Buddhist, Outer Mongolia, steppe, Genghis Khan, Chinggis Khaan, religious monuments, sharmanism

PMR137K-28
Mongolia, Övörkhangai Aimag (Province), Khangai Nuruu National Park: Edelweiss (Leontopodium alpinum) is not uncommon in the park.
Keywords: Mongol, alpine flowers, botanical, botany, sharmanism, religious monuments, Chinggis Khaan, Genghis Khan, steppe, Outer Mongolia, Buddhist, Buddhism

PMR137K-27
Mongolia, Övörkhangai Aimag (Province), Khangai Nuruu National Park: a mare with foal near the Orkhon Waterfall.
Keywords: Mongol, Buddhism, Buddhist, Outer Mongolia, steppe, Genghis Khan, Chinggis Khaan, religious monuments, sharmanism

PMR137K-26
Mongolia, Övörkhangai Aimag (Province), Khangai Nuruu National Park: Orkhon Khöndii (Valley of the River Orkhon). A picturesque view of the river above the waterfall.
Keywords: Mongol, Buddhism, Buddhist, Outer Mongolia, steppe, Genghis Khan, Chinggis Khaan, religious monuments, sharmanism

PMR137K-25
Mongolia, Övörkhangai Aimag (Province), Khangai Nuruu National Park: Orkhon Khöndii (Valley of the River Orkhon). The river flows through a gorge with pine trees after the waterfall.
Keywords: Mongol, Buddhism, Buddhist, Outer Mongolia, steppe, Genghis Khan, Chinggis Khaan, religious monuments, sharmanism

PMR137K-24
Mongolia, Övörkhangai Aimag (Province), Khangai Nuruu National Park: Orkhon Khöndii (Valley of the River Orkhon). Orkhon Khürkhree (Orkhon Waterfall) drops 20 metres abruptly into a gorge. An attraction for tourists, although it is likely to be dry for about 10 months of the year.
Keywords: Mongol, Buddhism, Buddhist, Outer Mongolia, steppe, Genghis Khan, Chinggis Khaan, religious monuments, sharmanism

PMR137K-23
Mongolia, Övörkhangai Aimag (Province), Khangai Nuruu National Park: Orkhon Khöndii (Valley of the River Orkhon). Orkhon Khürkhree (Orkhon Waterfall) drops 20 metres abruptly into a gorge. An attraction for tourists, although it is likely to be dry for about 10 months of the year.
Keywords: Mongol, Buddhism, Buddhist, Outer Mongolia, steppe, Genghis Khan, Chinggis Khaan, religious monuments, sharmanism

PMR137K-22
Mongolia, Övörkhangai Aimag (Province), Khangai Nuruu National Park: Orkhon Khöndii (Valley of the River Orkhon). Visitors arriving at the gorge to see the waterfall.
Keywords: Mongol, Buddhism, Buddhist, Outer Mongolia, steppe, Genghis Khan, Chinggis Khaan, religious monuments, sharmanism

PMR137K-21
Mongolia, Övörkhangai Aimag (Province), Khangai Nuruu National Park: Orkhon Khöndii (Valley of the River Orkhon). A flock of goats drinking at the river on a deep valley floor.
Keywords: Mongol, Buddhism, Buddhist, Outer Mongolia, steppe, Genghis Khan, Chinggis Khaan, religious monuments, sharmanism

PMR137K-20
Mongolia, Övörkhangai Aimag (Province), Khangai Nuruu National Park: Orkhon Khöndii (Valley of the River Orkhon). Here the river flows along the bottom of an escarpment where a few trees manage to thrive.
Keywords: Mongol, Buddhism, Buddhist, Outer Mongolia, steppe, Genghis Khan, Chinggis Khaan, religious monuments, sharmanism

PMR137K-19
Mongolia, Övörkhangai Aimag (Province), Khangai Nuruu National Park: Orkhon Khöndii (Valley of the River Orkhon), with the river and leaves of Iris lactea in the foreground.
Keywords: Mongol, Buddhism, Buddhist, Outer Mongolia, steppe, Genghis Khan, Chinggis Khaan, religious monuments, sharmanism

PMR137K-18
Mongolia, Övörkhangai Aimag (Province), Khangai Nuruu National Park: Orkhon Khöndii (Valley of the River Orkhon). Young Great Crested Grebes (Podiceps cristatus) scurrying for cover.
Keywords: Mongol, Buddhism, Buddhist, Outer Mongolia, steppe, Genghis Khan, Chinggis Khaan, religious monuments, sharmanism

PMR137K-17
Mongolia, Övörkhangai Aimag (Province), Khangai Nuruu National Park: Orkhon Khöndii (Valley of the River Orkhon), with shamanistic "ovoo" and blue cloth offerings.
Keywords: Mongol, Buddhism, Buddhist, Outer Mongolia, steppe, Genghis Khan, Chinggis Khaan, religious monuments, sharmanism

PMR137K-16
Mongolia, Övörkhangai Aimag (Province), Khangai Nuruu National Park: Orkhon Khöndii (Valley of the River Orkhon).
Keywords: Mongol, Buddhism, Buddhist, Outer Mongolia, steppe, Genghis Khan, Chinggis Khaan, religious monuments, sharmanism

PMR137K-15
Mongolia, Övörkhangai Aimag (Province), Khangai Nuruu National Park: Orkhon Khöndii (Valley of the River Orkhon).
Keywords: Mongol, Buddhism, Buddhist, Outer Mongolia, steppe, Genghis Khan, Chinggis Khaan, religious monuments, sharmanism

PMR135K-31
Mongolia, Ulaanbaatar: the National Museum of Mongolian History.
Keywords: Mongol, architecture, Chinggis Khaan, Genghis Khan, statue, monument, capital, Outer Mongolia

PMR133K-16
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: an unusual pool and golden chedi in the gardens of the monastery.
Keywords: historic, shrine, Khmer, architecture, religion, Buddhist, Hindu, temples, picturesque, national heritage

PMR133K-15
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: the golden boat built by the Venerable Monk Cheakaro to commemorate the legend.
Keywords: historic, shrine, Khmer, architecture, religion, Buddhist, Hindu, temples, picturesque, national heritage

PMR133K-14
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: view of the gardens and chedis in front of the monastery.
Keywords: historic, shrine, Khmer, architecture, religion, Buddhist, Hindu, temples, picturesque, national heritage

PMR133K-13
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: the entrance to the monastery, with assorted chedis in line.
Keywords: historic, shrine, Khmer, architecture, religion, Buddhist, Hindu, temples, picturesque, national heritage

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

PMR133K-11
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: the main entrance gate to the monastery, showing the handsome tiled floor.
Keywords: historic, shrine, Khmer, architecture, religion, Buddhist, Hindu, temples, picturesque, national heritage

PMR132K-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: Angkor Thom, a large, walled city, built in the late 12th century: the gods (on the left) and the demons (on the right) each tugging on a 7-headed naga (foreground) on the south causeway, with the south gate in the background.
Keywords: historic, shrine, Khmer, architecture, religion, Buddhist, Hindu, temples, picturesque, national heritage

PMR132K-35
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: the peaceful, rural view from the south causeway.
Keywords: historic, national heritage, picturesque, temples, Hindu, Buddhist, religion, architecture, Khmer, shrine

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-33
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: the south gate, decorated with 3-headed elephants and human faces.
Keywords: historic, national heritage, picturesque, temples, Hindu, Buddhist, religion, architecture, Khmer, shrine

PMR132K-32
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: The Bayon (13th century), the state temple of King Jayavarman VII, is famous for its numerous carved faces. View from the south-east pool, now almost dry, with reflections in the water.
Keywords: historic, shrine, Khmer, architecture, religion, Buddhist, Hindu, temples, picturesque, national heritage

PMR132K-31
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: The Bayon (13th century), the state temple of King Jayavarman VII, is famous for its numerous carved faces. A bas relief of dancing "apsaras" (celestial dancers) on a column of the outer gallery.
Keywords: historic, shrine, Khmer, architecture, religion, Buddhist, Hindu, temples, picturesque, national heritage

PMR132K-30
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: The Bayon (13th century), the state temple of King Jayavarman VII, is famous for its numerous carved faces.
Keywords: historic, shrine, Khmer, architecture, religion, Buddhist, Hindu, temples, picturesque, national heritage

PMR132K-29
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: The Bayon (13th century), the state temple of King Jayavarman VII, is famous for its numerous carved faces. 37 of the original 49 towers are still standing.
Keywords: historic, shrine, Khmer, architecture, religion, Buddhist, Hindu, temples, picturesque, national heritage

PMR132K-28
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: Ta Prohm ("Jungle Temple"), built by King Jayavarman VII in 12th-13th centuries, has been left in its natural ("as found") state as an example for visitors; the east "gopura" (entrance pavilion) to the third enclosure, with the remains of the Hall of Dancers.
Keywords: historic, shrine, Khmer, architecture, religion, Buddhist, Hindu, temples, picturesque, national heritage

PMR132K-27
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: Ta Prohm ("Jungle Temple"), built by King Jayavarman VII in 12th-13th centuries, has been left in its natural ("as found") state as an example for visitors; silk-cotton tree growing on a boundary wall, with sanctuary towers in the background.
Keywords: historic, shrine, Khmer, architecture, religion, Buddhist, Hindu, temples, picturesque, national heritage

PMR132K-26
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: Ta Prohm ("Jungle Temple"), built by King Jayavarman VII in 12th-13th centuries, has been left in its natural ("as found") state as an example for visitors; silk-cotton trees growing on a low building in an open courtyard.
Keywords: historic, shrine, Khmer, architecture, religion, Buddhist, Hindu, temples, picturesque, national heritage

PMR132K-25
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: Ta Prohm ("Jungle Temple"), built by King Jayavarman VII in 12th-13th centuries, has been left in its natural ("as found") state as an example for visitors; side gallery with square pillars and carved stone roof imitating tiles.
Keywords: historic, shrine, Khmer, architecture, religion, Buddhist, Hindu, temples, picturesque, national heritage

PMR132K-24
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: Ta Prohm ("Jungle Temple"), built by King Jayavarman VII in 12th-13th centuries, has been left in its natural ("as found") state as an example for visitors; blind door in the side ofa sanctuary, with "devatas" (female deities) flanking the window.
Keywords: historic, shrine, Khmer, architecture, religion, Buddhist, Hindu, temples, picturesque, national heritage

PMR132K-22
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: Ta Prohm ("Jungle Temple"), built by King Jayavarman VII in 12th-13th centuries, has been left in its natural ("as found") state as an example for visitors; strangler-fig roots enveloping a sanctuary tower.
Keywords: historic, shrine, Khmer, architecture, religion, Buddhist, Hindu, temples, picturesque, national heritage

PMR132K-21
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: Ta Prohm ("Jungle Temple"), built by King Jayavarman VII in 12th-13th centuries, has been left in its natural ("as found") state as an example for visitors; strangler-fig roots covering a sanctuary tower.
Keywords: historic, shrine, Khmer, architecture, religion, Buddhist, Hindu, temples, picturesque, national heritage

PMR132K-19
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: Ta Prohm ("Jungle Temple"), built by King Jayavarman VII in 12th-13th centuries, has been left in its natural ("as found") state as an example for visitors; silk-cotton tree roots embracing the corner of an enclosure.
Keywords: historic, shrine, Khmer, architecture, religion, Buddhist, Hindu, temples, picturesque, national heritage

PMR132K-18
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: Ta Prohm ("Jungle Temple"), built by King Jayavarman VII in 12th-13th centuries, has been left in its natural ("as found") state as an example for visitors; silk-cotton tree roots embracing a gallery.
Keywords: historic, shrine, Khmer, architecture, religion, Buddhist, Hindu, temples, picturesque, national heritage

PMR132K-17
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: rice field and typical countryside close to Banteay Srei Temple (Citadel of the Women), built by King Rajendravarman in the 10th century.
Keywords: historic, national heritage, picturesque, temples, Hindu, Buddhist, religion, architecture, Khmer, shrine

PMR132K-16
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: Banteay Srei Temple (Citadel of the Women), built by King Rajendravarman in the 10th century: all three sanctuaries with guardian figures, from the west.
Keywords: historic, shrine, Khmer, architecture, religion, Buddhist, Hindu, temples, picturesque, national heritage

PMR132K-15
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: Banteay Srei Temple (Citadel of the Women), built by King Rajendravarman in the 10th century: central sanctuary with "mandapa" (antechamber) and "antarala" (connecting corridor).
Keywords: historic, national heritage, picturesque, temples, Hindu, Buddhist, religion, architecture, Khmer, shrine

PMR132K-14
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: Banteay Srei Temple (Citadel of the Women), built by King Rajendravarman in the 10th century: guardian figures (modern replicas) with human and monkey heads
Keywords: historic, national heritage, picturesque, temples, Hindu, Buddhist, religion, architecture, Khmer, shrine

PMR132K-13
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: Banteay Srei Temple (Citadel of the Women), built by King Rajendravarman in the 10th century: bas relief on a lintel, with nagas and elephants.
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-11
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: south-east view of Angkor Wat, the world's largest religious monument, built by King Suryavarman II.
Keywords: historic, shrine, Khmer, architecture, religion, Buddhist, Hindu, temples, picturesque, national heritage

PMR132K-10
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: one of the seven-headed nagas in Angkor Wat Temple.
Keywords: historic, shrine, Khmer, architecture, religion, Buddhist, Hindu, temples, picturesque, national heritage

PMR132K-09
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 east, showing three of the five towers, gopura, and nagas.
Keywords: historic, national heritage, picturesque, temples, Hindu, Buddhist, religion, architecture, Khmer, shrine

PMR132K-08
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: the east gallery, level one, from the east gopura of Angkor Wat Temple, with corner pavilion.
Keywords: historic, shrine, Khmer, architecture, religion, Buddhist, Hindu, temples, picturesque, national heritage

PMR132K-06
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: apsara dancers taking a break between performances in Angkor Wat Temple.
Keywords: historic, shrine, Khmer, architecture, religion, Buddhist, Hindu, temples, picturesque, national heritage

PMR132K-05
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: bas relief of the fight of the monkey brothers, Valin and Sugriva, from the Ramayana legend in Angkor Wat.
Keywords: historic, shrine, Khmer, architecture, religion, Buddhist, Hindu, temples, picturesque, national heritage

PMR132K-04
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: part of one of the four (now dry) basins in the "Cruciform Cloister" in Angkor Wat Temple. Formerly fish were probably stocked here.
Keywords: historic, national heritage, picturesque, temples, Hindu, Buddhist, religion, architecture, Khmer, shrine

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

PMR130K-15
Holland, Maastricht: pleasure boats moored at the jetty on the River Maas.
Keywords: historic, picturesque, national heritage, architecture

PMR130K-14
Holland, Maastricht: open air cafés on Frijthof.
Keywords: historic, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR130K-13
Holland, Maastricht: Boschstraat, with St. Matthew's Church and monument to Jan Pieter Minckeleers.
Keywords: historic, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR130K-12
Holland, Maastricht: Market Square with the Stadhuis (Townhall), built in the 17th century by Pieter Post.
Keywords: historic, mediaeval, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR130K-11
Holland, South Limburg, Valkenburg: Kasteel (Castle) den Halder (14th century) and Halder Park.
Keywords: historic, mediaeval, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR130K-10
Holland, South Limburg, Valkenburg: St. Nicholas' Church (15th century) and the historic town wall, seen from Wilhelminalaan.
Keywords: historic, mediaeval, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR130K-09
Holland, South Limburg, Valkenburg: Berkelpoort medieval city gate, with ruined castle on the hill in the background.
Keywords: historic, mediaeval, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR130K-08
Holland, South Limburg, Valkenburg: Theodoor Dorrenplein Square with group of bronze figures in the foreground.
Keywords: historic, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR129K-36
Germany, Bavaria, Munich: Badenburg Pavilion and Lake with colourful maple tree in Nymphenburg Park.
Keywords: national heritage, capital of Bavaria, München, picturesque, Baroque, architecture, historic

PMR129K-35
Germany, Bavaria, Munich: Greek Monopteros with Barnacle Geese (Branta leucopsis) in Nymphenburg Park.
Keywords: national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque, München, capital of Bavaria

PMR129K-34
Germany, Bavaria, Munich: autumn view of Badenburg Lake in Nymphenburg Park.
Keywords: national heritage, historic, picturesque, München, capital of Bavaria

PMR129K-33
Germany, Bavaria, Munich: Greek Monopteros on Badenburg Lake with reflections, in Nymphenburg Park.
Keywords: national heritage, capital of Bavaria, München, picturesque, architecture, historic

PMR129K-32
Germany, Bavaria, Munich: gilded glass lanterns and the facade of Nymphenburg Palace.
Keywords: metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque, München, capital of Bavaria

PMR129K-27
Canada, Ontario, Niagara-on-the-Lake: the town centre with clock tower and colourful flower beds.
Keywords: metropolis, cityscape, autumn, historic, national heritage, picturesque, capital city, architecture

PMR129K-26
Canada, Ontario, Niagara-on-the-Lake: view towards the town centre and clock tower.
Keywords: metropolis, cityscape, autumn, historic, national heritage, picturesque, capital city, architecture

PMR129K-14
Canada, Ontario, Ottawa: waterside houses on Ottawa River in Gatineau, Quebec Province.
Keywords: metropolis, architecture, capital city, picturesque, national heritage, historic, autumn, cityscape

PMR129K-13
Canada, Ontario, Ottawa: Rideau Hall, 1 Sussex Drive, since 1867 the official residence of the Governor-General of Canada.
Keywords: metropolis, architecture, capital city, picturesque, national heritage, historic, autumn, cityscape

PMR129K-12
Canada, Ontario, Ottawa: waterfall over the weir, near where the Rideau Canal leaves the Rideau River.
Keywords: metropolis, architecture, capital city, picturesque, national heritage, historic, autumn, cityscape

PMR129K-11
Canada, Ontario, Ottawa: "Reconciliation", a monument to Canada's peacekeepers (1992), with the twin spires of Notre-Dame Cathedral in the background.
Keywords: metropolis, architecture, capital city, picturesque, national heritage, historic, autumn, cityscape

PMR129K-10
Canada, Ontario, Ottawa: Parliament Buildings with library rotunda, reflected in the Ottawa River, with vivid autumn foliage in the foreground.
Keywords: metropolis, architecture, capital city, picturesque, national heritage, historic, autumn, cityscape

PMR129K-09
Canada, Ontario, Ottawa: Parliament Buildings with library rotunda, reflected in Ottawa River, as seen from Gatineau, Quebec Province.
Keywords: metropolis, architecture, capital city, picturesque, national heritage, historic, autumn, cityscape

PMR129K-08
Canada, Ontario, Ottawa: the National Gallery and Ottawa River through autumn foliage.
Keywords: metropolis, architecture, capital city, picturesque, national heritage, historic, autumn, cityscape

PMR129K-07
Canada, Ontario, Ottawa: the Supreme Court of Canada on Wellington Street.
Keywords: metropolis, architecture, capital city, picturesque, national heritage, historic, autumn, cityscape

PMR129K-06
Canada, Ontario, Ottawa: bucolic scene - Victoria Island in the Ottawa River.
Keywords: metropolis, architecture, capital city, picturesque, national heritage, historic, autumn, cityscape

PMR129K-05
Canada, Ontario, Ottawa: Black-capped Chickadees (Parus atricapillus), killed after flying into the glass-walled Bank of Canada.
Keywords: metropolis, architecture, capital city, picturesque, national heritage, historic, autumn, cityscape

PMR129K-04
Canada, Ontario, Ottawa: the Confederation Building, opened in 1931, provides accommodation for parliamentarians.
Keywords: metropolis, architecture, capital city, picturesque, national heritage, historic, autumn, cityscape

PMR129K-03
Canada, Ontario, Ottawa: the Peace Tower on Parliament Hill, built from local stone in 1927, flying the national flag.
Keywords: metropolis, architecture, capital city, picturesque, national heritage, historic, autumn, cityscape

PMR129K-02
Canada, Ontario, Ottawa: view to the east from Parliament Hill terrace, with Alexandra Bridge over the Ottawa River.
Keywords: metropolis, architecture, capital city, picturesque, national heritage, historic, autumn, cityscape

PMR129K-01
Canada, Ontario, Ottawa: view to the west from Parliament Hill terrace, with Victoria Island and Portage Bridge over the Ottawa River.
Keywords: metropolis, cityscape, autumn, historic, national heritage, picturesque, capital city, architecture

PMR128K-36
Canada, Ontario, Ottawa: statue of Sir George-Etienne Cartier on Parliament Hill, a work of the sculptor Philippe Hébert.
Keywords: metropolis, cityscape, autumn, historic, national heritage, picturesque, capital city, architecture

PMR128K-35
Canada, Ontario, Ottawa: Parliament Building, in the "Gothic revival" style, started in 1859, houses the Senate and Commons Chambers, with the central Peace Tower, which was not completed until 1927.
Keywords: metropolis, cityscape, autumn, historic, national heritage, picturesque, capital city, architecture

PMR128K-34
Canada, Ontario, Ottawa: Parliament Building, in the "Gothic revival" style, started in 1859, houses the Senate and Commons Chambers, with the central Peace Tower, which was not completed until 1927.
Keywords: metropolis, cityscape, autumn, historic, national heritage, picturesque, capital city, architecture

PMR128K-33
Canada, Ontario, Ottawa: series of locks on the steeply descending Rideau Canal where it flows into the Ottawa River.
Keywords: metropolis, architecture, capital city, picturesque, national heritage, historic, autumn, cityscape

PMR128K-32
Canada, Ontario, Ottawa: the Museum of Civilisation on the north side of the Ottawa River, in Gatineau, Quebec Province.
Keywords: metropolis, architecture, capital city, picturesque, national heritage, historic, autumn, cityscape

PMR128K-31
Canada, Ontario, Ottawa: Parliament Buildings from Major's Hill Park, with autumn foliage.
Keywords: metropolis, architecture, capital city, picturesque, national heritage, historic, autumn, cityscape

PMR128K-30
Canada, Ontario, Ottawa: the glass "domes" of the National Gallery, with colourful flower beds in Major's Hill Park in the foreground.
Keywords: metropolis, architecture, capital city, picturesque, national heritage, historic, autumn, cityscape

PMR128K-29
Canada, Ontario, Ottawa: Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica and the National Gallery, with colourful flower beds in Major's Hill Park in the foreground.
Keywords: metropolis, cityscape, autumn, historic, national heritage, picturesque, capital city, architecture

PMR128K-28
Canada, Ontario, Ottawa: Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica and the National Gallery, with colourful flower beds in Major's Hill Park in the foreground.
Keywords: metropolis, cityscape, autumn, historic, national heritage, picturesque, capital city, architecture

PMR128K-27
Canada, Ontario, Ottawa: the skyline looking west, with Victoria Island and Portage Bridge over the Ottawa River.
Keywords: metropolis, architecture, capital city, picturesque, national heritage, historic, autumn, cityscape

PMR128K-26
Canada, Ontario, Ottawa: the spires of Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica, seem through trees in autumn foliage.
Keywords: metropolis, architecture, capital city, picturesque, national heritage, historic, autumn, cityscape

PMR128K-25
Canada, Ontario, Ottawa: statue and colourful flower beds in Major's Hill Park.
Keywords: metropolis, architecture, capital city, picturesque, national heritage, historic, autumn, cityscape

PMR128K-24
Canada, Ontario, Ottawa: view of Alexandra Bridge over the Ottawa River.
Keywords: metropolis, architecture, capital city, picturesque, national heritage, historic, autumn, cityscape

PMR128K-23
Canada, Ontario, Ottawa: series of locks on the steeply descending Rideau Canal, where it flows into the Ottawa River.
Keywords: metropolis, architecture, capital city, picturesque, national heritage, historic, autumn, cityscape

PMR128K-22
Canada, Ontario, Ottawa: the neo-Gothic East Block of Parliament Buildings, started in 1859.
Keywords: metropolis, architecture, capital city, picturesque, national heritage, historic, autumn, cityscape

PMR128K-21
Canada, Ontario, Ottawa: National War Memorial in Cofederation Square, a granite cenotaph/triumphal arch.
Keywords: metropolis, architecture, capital city, picturesque, national heritage, historic, autumn, cityscape

PMR128K-20
Canada, Quebec City: "trompe l'oeil" historical scene on a blank wall in the Quartier Petit-Champlain.
Keywords: metropolis, picturesque, French-speaking, national heritage, historic, autumn, cityscape

PMR128K-19
Canada, Quebec City: Chateau Frontenac, with cruise-liner terminal on the St. Lawrence River, viewed from the Citadel.
Keywords: metropolis, picturesque, French-speaking, national heritage, historic, autumn, cityscape

PMR128K-18
Canada, Quebec City: Chateau Frontenac from the Parc des Traversiers, near the ferry terminal, with preserved red and green buoys in the foreground.
Keywords: metropolis, cityscape, autumn, historic, national heritage, French-speaking, picturesque

PMR128K-17
Canada, Quebec City: Chateau Frontenac from the Parc des Traversiers, near the ferry terminal, with preserved buoy in the foreground.
Keywords: metropolis, cityscape, autumn, historic, national heritage, French-speaking, picturesque

PMR128K-16
Canada, Quebec City: Quartier Petit-Champlain, an old pedestrian street crammed with boutiques and restaurants.
Keywords: metropolis, cityscape, autumn, historic, national heritage, French-speaking, picturesque

PMR128K-15
Canada, Quebec City: Quartier Petit-Champlain, an old pedestrian street crammed with boutiques and restaurants.
Keywords: metropolis, cityscape, autumn, historic, national heritage, French-speaking, picturesque

PMR128K-14
Canada, Quebec City: autumn colours in Montmorency Park, with Chateau Frontenac behind.
Keywords: metropolis, picturesque, French-speaking, national heritage, historic, autumn, cityscape

PMR128K-13
Canada, Quebec City: view from the ramparts, typical of the older houses are the exterior stairways which saved on heating expenses.
Keywords: metropolis, picturesque, French-speaking, national heritage, historic, autumn, cityscape

PMR128K-12
Canada, Quebec City: Place d'Armes, previously known as the Grand Place and used for military parades.
Keywords: metropolis, picturesque, French-speaking, national heritage, historic, autumn, cityscape

PMR128K-11
Canada, Quebec City: the lower town and cruise ship quay, from the ramparts.
Keywords: metropolis, picturesque, French-speaking, national heritage, historic, autumn, cityscape

PMR128K-10
Canada, Quebec City: the Old City Hall from the Dufferin Terrace, with ornamental railings and autumn foliage.
Keywords: metropolis, picturesque, French-speaking, national heritage, historic, autumn, cityscape

PMR128K-09
Canada, Quebec City: ornamental cast-iron railings on the Dufferin Terrace, with autumn foliage.
Keywords: metropolis, picturesque, French-speaking, national heritage, historic, autumn, cityscape

PMR128K-08
Canada, Quebec City: Parc Montmorency, with cannons on the ramparts, and Quebec Seminary behind.
Keywords: metropolis, picturesque, French-speaking, national heritage, historic, autumn, cityscape

PMR128K-07
Canada, Quebec City: cruise liner, MSC Poesia, on a cruise from Japan, visiting for the day.
Keywords: metropolis, picturesque, French-speaking, national heritage, historic, autumn, cityscape

PMR127K-19
Canada, Quebec, Montreal: the 1976 Olympic Stadium, with its 175-metre inclined tower, the world's highest.
Keywords: metropolis, picturesque, French-speaking, national heritage, historic, autumn, cityscape

PMR127K-08
Germany, Brandenburg, Potsdam: the Baroque Film Museum, originally an orangery, then later, stables to the Prussian kings.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque

PMR127K-07
Germany, Berlin: the Neptune Fountain (1891) with the tower of the "Red Townhall", seat of the Bürgermeister of Berlin.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque, capital city

PMR127K-06
Germany, Berlin: tower of the Marienkirche and the 365-metre-high TV-Tower.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque, capital city

PMR127K-05
Germany, Berlin: the 207-metre-high viewing platform and revolving restaurant of the TV Tower.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque, capital city

PMR127K-04
Germany, Berlin: the Holocaust Memorial, opened in May 2005, comprises 2711 natural stone blocks, weighing up to 16 tonnes each.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque, capital city

PMR127K-03
Germany, Berlin: Dome of the Reichstag Building designed by Sir Norman Foster, with the original inscription "Dem Deutschen Volke" ("To the German People") over the entrance.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque, capital city

PMR127K-02
Germany, Berlin: frontal view of the Reichstag Building with its new dome designed by Sir Norman Foster.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque, capital city

PMR127K-01
Germany, Berlin: pleasure cruiser on the River Spree passing sunbathers taking advantage of the free deckchairs.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque, capital city

PMR126K-36
Germany, Brandenburg, Potsdam: avenue of trees between the Orangery and the Belvedere in Sans Souci Park.
Keywords: East Germany, picturesque, historic, national heritage, metropolis

PMR126K-35
Germany, Brandenburg, Potsdam: the Dragon House in Sans Souci Park, built in 1770 and once the home of the royal vintner, now houses a cafe.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque

PMR126K-34
Germany, Brandenburg, Potsdam: the Belvedere in Sans Souci Park, built 1770-72, was rebuilt after being burnt out in 1945.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque

PMR126K-33
Germany, Brandenburg, Potsdam: view of the Belvedere in Sans Souci Park, looking along a double tree-lined avenue, from the arch of the Orangery.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque

PMR126K-32
Germany, Brandenburg, Potsdam: the Orangery in Sans Souci Park, built 1851-62 to plans of L. Persius, with part of the flower gardens in the foreground.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque

PMR126K-31
Germany, Brandenburg, Potsdam: the Orangery in Sans Souci Park, built 1851-62 in the style of an Italian Renaissance Palace, with reflections in the pool.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque

PMR126K-30
Germany, Brandenburg, Potsdam: approach to the east facade of the Neues Palais in Sans Souci Park, showing some of the 428 sandstone figures lining the roof.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque

PMR126K-29
Germany, Brandenburg, Potsdam: east facade of the Neues Palais in Sans Souci Park, with 200 rooms plus a theatre. Statuary in the foreground.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque

PMR126K-28
Germany, Brandenburg, Potsdam: east facade of the Neues Palais in Sans Souci Park, built for Frederick the Great 1763-9, after the end of the seven-year-war.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque

PMR126K-27
Germany, Brandenburg, Potsdam: the severely classical Charlottenhof Palace, built 1826-29 in Sans Souci Park, was once the home of Prince Frederick William IV and his wife.
Keywords: East Germany, picturesque, architecture, historic, national heritage, metropolis

PMR126K-26
Germany, Brandenburg, Potsdam: colourful flower gardens of Charlottenhof Palace in Sans Souci Park.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque

PMR126K-25
Germany, Brandenburg, Potsdam: ornamental pool near the Roman Baths in Sans Souci Park.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque

PMR126K-24
Germany, Brandenburg, Potsdam: island retreat in the River Schafgraben, Sans Souci Park, with Roman figure on a column.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque

PMR126K-23
Germany, Brandenburg, Potsdam: part of the Roman Baths complex in Sans Souci Park, in the shape of an Italian mansion, reflected in its lake.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque

PMR126K-22
Germany, Brandenburg, Potsdam: a gilded squatting mandarin figure crowns the cupola of the Chinese Teahouse, typical of the 18th century fashion for Chinoiserie. Figure by J.G. Büring (1754-7).
Keywords: East Germany, Rococo, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque

PMR126K-21
Germany, Brandenburg, Potsdam: a gilded musician on the Chinese Teahouse, a Rococo work typical of the 18th century fashion for Chinoiserie.
Keywords: East Germany, Rococo, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque

PMR126K-20
Germany, Brandenburg, Potsdam: gilded figures on the Chinese Teahouse, a Rococo work typical of the 18th century fashion for Chinoiserie.
Keywords: East Germany, Rococo, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque

PMR126K-19
Germany, Brandenburg, Potsdam: sunlit glades in Sans Souci Park.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque

PMR126K-18
Germany, Brandenburg, Potsdam: the New Orangery in Sans Souci Park, with formal staircase to the terrace, and bronze statue of an archer in the foreground.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque

PMR126K-17
Germany, Brandenburg, Potsdam: the Sicilian Gardens in Sans Souci Park.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque

PMR126K-16
Germany, Brandenburg, Potsdam: the New Guestrooms and historic windmill in Sans Souci Park, from the par terre, with pool, fountain and statuary.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque

PMR126K-15
Germany, Brandenburg, Potsdam: the New Guestrooms (formerly the Orangery) in Sans Souci Park, were converted 1771-4. The historic windmill in the background.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque

PMR126K-14
Germany, Brandenburg, Potsdam: historic windmill, a working replica of the original from 1790, in Sans Souci Park, is open to visitors.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, picturesque

PMR126K-13
Germany, Brandenburg, Potsdam: Sans Souci Palace, "a masterwork of Prussian Rococo", from the side, with statuary.
Keywords: East Germany, picturesque, architecture, historic, national heritage, metropolis, Rococo

PMR126K-12
Germany, Brandenburg, Potsdam: facade of Sans Souci Palace, "a masterwork of Prussian Rococo", built 1745 to plans of Frederick the Great. The stone carving was done by F.C. Glume.
Keywords: East Germany, Rococo, picturesque, architecture, historic, national heritage, metropolis

PMR126K-11
Germany, Brandenburg, Potsdam: closer view of the grapevine terraces with "cupboards" for the plants, in front of Sans Souci Palace.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque

PMR126K-10
Germany, Brandenburg, Potsdam: Sans Souci Palace, "a masterwork of Prussian Rococo", with grapevine terraces and pool with fountain.
Keywords: East Germany, picturesque, Baroque, architecture, historic, national heritage, metropolis

PMR126K-09
Germany, Brandenburg, Potsdam: Picture Gallery Pavilion in Sans Souci Park, with fountain and statuary in the foreground.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque

PMR126K-08
Germany, Brandenburg, Potsdam: facades on Brandenburger Strasse.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque

PMR126K-07
Germany, Brandenburg, Potsdam: Biergarten inside the Nauener Gate.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque

PMR126K-06
Germany, Brandenburg, Potsdam: Nikolai Church (1830-37), another work of Karl Friedrich Schinkel, with obelisk in the foreground.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque

PMR126K-05
Germany, Berlin, Lichtenberg: Friedrichsfelde Palace (under restoration) and colourful flower gardens with statuary.
Keywords: East Germany, garden, park, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque, capital city

PMR126K-02
Germany, Brandenburg, Potsdam: Sans Souci Palace with grapevine terraces and statuary on columns.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque

PMR126K-01
Germany, Brandenburg, Potsdam: the Chinese House in Sans Souci Park, seen through the trees, with reflection in the River Schafgraben.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque

PMR125K-36
Germany, Brandenburg, Potsdam: Sans Souci Palace, planned by Frederick the Great in 1745, with fountain and vine terraces.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque

PMR125K-35
Germany, Berlin: the "French Cathedral" with ornate cast iron lamp cluster on Gendarmenmarkt.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque, capital city

PMR125K-34
Germany, Berlin: Jugendstil (Art Nouveau) building on Friedrichstrasse
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque, capital city

PMR125K-33
Germany, Berlin: bronze chariot pulled by two mythical beasts atop the Schauspielhaus in Gendarmenmarkt.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque, capital city

PMR125K-32
Germany, Berlin: the Gendarmenmarkt, with Schauspielhaus, "French Cathedral" and portico of the "German Cathedral".
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque, capital city

PMR125K-31
Germany, Berlin: classical portico of the Schauspielhaus (now a concert hall), another work of Karl Friedrich Schinkel (1821).
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque, capital city

PMR125K-30
Germany, Berlin: the Friedrich Schiller Memorial in front of the Schauspielhaus in the Gendarmenmarkt.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque, capital city

PMR125K-29
Germany, Berlin: facade of the Baroque Arsenal (Zeughaus) built 1695-1706, with roof figures by Guillaume Hulot.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque, capital city

PMR125K-28
Germany, Berlin: the Arsenal (Zeughaus) from the bridge on Unter den Linden, with parapet decorated with sea horses.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque, capital city

PMR125K-27
Germany, Berlin: the Marx-Engels Forum (Marx sitting), a bronze sculpture by Ludwig Engelhardt, was unveiled in 1986.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque, capital city

PMR125K-26
Germany, Berlin: view of the "Scheunenviertel", before the war the Jewish mercantile quarter, now completely redeveloped.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque, capital city

PMR125K-25
Germany, Berlin: view east from the observation deck of the TV Tower, with Karl-Marx-Allee and Frankfurt Gate in the former German Democratic Republic.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque, capital city

PMR125K-24
Germany, Berlin: Alexanderplatz, from the observation deck of the TV Tower.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque, capital city

PMR125K-23
Germany, Berlin: the Red Townhall, Nikolai Church, and the Mühlendamm (street) from the observation deck of the TV Tower.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque, capital city

PMR125K-22
Germany, Berlin: the Cathedral, the Arsenal, the National Opera, St. Hedwig's Church and Unter den Linden, from the observation deck of the TV Tower.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque, capital city

PMR125K-21
Germany, Berlin: view north-west from the observation deck of the TV Tower (203 metres).
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque, capital city

PMR125K-20
Germany, Berlin: the Neptune Fountain" (1891) with the Marienkirche, Berlin's oldest church, behind.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque, capital city

PMR125K-19
Germany, Berlin, Spandau: the Citadel, erected from 1560 on the site of a "water castle" for the defence of Berlin.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque, capital city

PMR125K-18
Germany, Berlin: the base of the "cone of mirrors" through which light is reflected into the Plenary Chamber of the Bundestag.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque, capital city

PMR125K-17
Germany, Berlin: the Brandenburg Gate, seen from the dome of the Reichstag Building.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque, capital city

PMR125K-16
Germany, Berlin: the "cone of mirrors" in the dome of the Reichstag Building.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque, capital city

PMR125K-15
Germany, Berlin: view of Jakob-Kaiser-Haus (Bundestag) from the roof of the Reichstag Building.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque, capital city

PMR125K-14
Germany, Berlin: view from the roof of the Reichstag Building - River Spree and Friedrichstrasse Station with the TV Tower in the background.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque, capital city

PMR125K-13
Germany, Berlin: the "German Cathedral" which shares Gendarmenmarkt with its twin, the "French Cathedral".
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque, capital city

PMR125K-12
Germany, Berlin: the twin towers of the 14th century Gothic Nikolai Church, built on the site of a Romanesque basilica.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque, capital city

PMR125K-11
Germany, Berlin: barrel-organ player (Dreh-orgel Spieler) in Prussian uniform with "Pickel-Helm".
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque, capital city

PMR125K-10
Germany, Berlin: central facade of the Baroque Arsenal (Zeughaus), built 1695-1706, which now houses the Historical Museum.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque, capital city

PMR125K-09
Germany, Berlin: the crossing of "Unter den Linden" and Friedrichstrasse.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque, capital city

PMR125K-08
Germany, Berlin: Brandenburg Gate, from Pariser Platz, with fountain and flower gardens.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque, capital city

PMR125K-07
Germany, Berlin: the Brandenburg Gate, from Pariser Platz, with a civil-rights-campaigner, a victim of Polish state confiscation.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque, capital city

PMR125K-06
Germany, Berlin: quadriga driven by the goddess Victoria on the Brandenburg Gate, replaced after war damage in1958.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque, capital city

PMR125K-05
Germany, Berlin: Bundestag - Paul-Löbe-Haus (left of the River Spree) is linked to Marie-Elisabeth-Lüders-Haus by a footbridge.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque, capital city

PMR125K-04
Germany, Berlin: the new Hauptbahnhof (Main Station) opened in May 2006 by Angela Merkel, from the Alt-Moabit Bridge over the River Spree.
Keywords: East Germany, capital city, picturesque, architecture, historic, national heritage, metropolis

PMR125K-03
Germany, Berlin: the new Hauptbahnhof (Main Station) opened in May 2006 by Angela Merkel, with the River Spree in the foreground.
Keywords: East Germany, capital city, picturesque, architecture, historic, national heritage, metropolis

PMR125K-02
Germany, Berlin: the twin spires of the Nikolai Church and wrought-iron hotel sign in the "Nikolai Quarter".
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque, capital city

PMR125K-01
Germany, Berlin: tower of th Red Townhall (1861-69) flying the Berlin flag. The seat of the Bürgermeister and the Berlin Senate.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque, capital city

PMR124K-36
Germany, Thuringia, Gotha: outer facade of the west wing of Friedenstein Palace which now houses a museum.
Keywords: East Germany, picturesque, Baroque, architecture, historic, national heritage

PMR124K-35
Germany, Thuringia, Gotha: courtyard and east wing of Friedenstein Palace, built between 1643-54 (early Baroque).
Keywords: East Germany, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque

PMR124K-34
Germany, Thuringia, Gotha: the fine Townhall in Renaissance style stands in the Hauptmarkt square.
Keywords: East Germany, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque

PMR124K-33
Germany, Thuringia, Gotha: the newly renovated Gothic main doorway of St. Margaret's Church.
Keywords: East Germany, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque

PMR124K-32
Germany, Thuringia, Gotha: St. Margaret's Church (late Gothic) on the Neumarkt square.
Keywords: East Germany, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque

PMR124K-31
Germany, Saxony, Bautzen: ruins of the Nikolai Church (1444) destroyed during the 30-years-war.
Keywords: East Germany, "capital" of Oberlausitz, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque

PMR124K-30
Germany, Saxony, Bautzen: colourful figures over the entrance arch of the cathedral chapter.
Keywords: East Germany, "capital" of Oberlausitz, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque

PMR124K-29
Germany, Saxony, Bautzen: colourful house facades on Schloss Strasse.
Keywords: East Germany, picturesque, architecture, historic, national heritage, "capital" of Oberlausitz

PMR124K-28
Germany, Saxony, Bautzen: the Gothic Mathias Tower (built 1486) with the figure of the Hungarian King, Mathias Corvinus on the front.
Keywords: East Germany, "capital" of Oberlausitz, picturesque, architecture, historic, national heritage

PMR124K-27
Germany, Saxony, Bautzen: Reichen Tower (built 1490-92), the "Leaning Tower", is 1.44 metres out of true at the top.
Keywords: East Germany, "capital" of Oberlausitz, picturesque, architecture, historic, national heritage

PMR124K-26
Germany, Saxony, Bautzen: view along Reichenstrasse with the Townhall tower and St Peter's Cathedral (Petridom) rising above the roofs.
Keywords: East Germany, "capital" of Oberlausitz, picturesque, architecture, historic, national heritage

PMR124K-25
Germany, Saxony, Bautzen: Wendischer Tower and the old barracks, from the top of the Reichenturm.
Keywords: East Germany, "capital" of Oberlausitz, picturesque, architecture, historic, national heritage

PMR124K-24
Germany, Saxony, Bautzen: the Nikolaiturm (Tower) (pre 1522), the northern gate through the town's fortifications.
Keywords: East Germany, "capital" of Oberlausitz, picturesque, architecture, historic, national heritage

PMR124K-23
Germany, Saxony, Bautzen: market stalls in the Hauptmarkt, with facades of Patrician houses in the background.
Keywords: East Germany, "capital" of Oberlausitz, picturesque, Baroque, architecture, historic, national heritage

PMR124K-22
Germany, Saxony, Bautzen: market stalls in the Hauptmarkt, with the imposing Baroque Townhall, built 1729-32.
Keywords: East Germany, "capital" of Oberlausitz, picturesque, Baroque, architecture, historic, national heritage

PMR124K-21
Germany, Saxony, Bautzen: carved stone monument to King Albert von Sachsen from his grateful citizens.
Keywords: East Germany, picturesque, architecture, historic, national heritage

PMR124K-20
Germany, Saxony, Bautzen: the River Spree, with the Old Waterworks Tower, St. Michael's Church and the cathedral spire in the distance.
Keywords: East Germany, picturesque, architecture, historic, national heritage

PMR124K-19
Germany, Saxony, Görlitz: the former Karstadt department store, built in 1913, the oldest such still surviving.
Keywords: East Germany, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque

PMR124K-18
Germany, Saxony, Görlitz: two sundials on the Ratsapotheke (Pharmacy) (1550) in Untermarkt Square.
Keywords: East Germany, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque

PMR124K-17
Germany, Saxony, Görlitz: fountain in Obermarkt, with view of Schönhof and the Townhall tower in Untermarkt.
Keywords: East Germany, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque

PMR124K-16
Germany, Saxony, Görlitz: "Schönhof" (1526), one of the finest, oldest Renaissance burgher houses in Germany.
Keywords: East Germany, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque

PMR124K-15
Germany, Saxony, Görlitz: the frescoed "Acanthus House" at 20 Neisse Strasse houses a restaurant.
Keywords: East Germany, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque

PMR124K-14
Germany, Saxony, Görlitz: terrace of renovated 19th century houses with stone balconies on Ufer Strasse.
Keywords: East Germany, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque

PMR124K-13
Germany, Saxony, Görlitz: houses in Zgorzelec, on the Polish side, reflected in the waters of the River Neisse.
Keywords: East Germany, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque

PMR124K-12
Germany, Saxony, Görlitz: Reichnbacher Turm (Tower) (pre 1376) received its Baroque cupola in 1782.
Keywords: East Germany, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque

PMR124K-11
Germany, Saxony, Görlitz: view from the Dicker Turm, with the municipal theatre in the background.
Keywords: East Germany, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque

PMR124K-10
Germany, Saxony, Görlitz: view from the Dicker Turm, with Holy Trinity Church, the Townhall tower and the twin spires of St. Peter and Paul's Church.
Keywords: East Germany, picturesque, architecture, historic, national heritage

PMR124K-09
Germany, Saxony, Görlitz: Dicker Turm (Fat Tower) (pre 1305) with the town's coat of arms carved in sandstone.
Keywords: East Germany, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque

PMR124K-08
Germany, Saxony, Görlitz: colourful flowerbeds in Wilhelmsplatz (Square).
Keywords: East Germany, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque

PMR119K-35
Germany, Bavaria, Munich: striking red and yellow hybrid tulips "Abu Hassan" in Munich's Botanical Gardens.
Keywords: metropolis, flower colour, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque, München, capital of Bavaria, mediaeval

PMR119K-34
Germany, Bavaria, Munich: HQ Building with blooming Magnolia trees and beds of vivid tulips in Munich's Botanical Gardens.
Keywords: metropolis, flower colour, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque, München, capital of Bavaria, mediaeval

PMR119K-33
Germany, Bavaria, Munich: massed tulips fill the spring beds with colour in Munich's Botanical Gardens.
Keywords: metropolis, flower colour, mediaeval, capital of Bavaria, München, picturesque, Baroque, architecture, historic, national heritage

PMR119K-32
Germany, Bavaria, Munich: red and white hybrid Lily-Tulips "Ballade" contrast with blue bedding plants in Munich's Botanical Gardens.
Keywords: metropolis, flower colour, mediaeval, capital of Bavaria, München, picturesque, Baroque, architecture, historic, national heritage, spring flowers

PMR119K-31
Germany, Bavaria, Munich: Arabis, Alyssum and Aubretia vie with blossoming trees and spring bedding plants in Munich's Botanical Gardens.
Keywords: metropolis, flower colour, mediaeval, capital of Bavaria, München, picturesque, Baroque, architecture, historic, national heritage

PMR119K-30
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Bad Tölz: Heiligkreuzkirche (Church of the Holy Cross) and the tiny Leonhardi-Kapelle (chapel) on the Kalvarienburg.
Keywords: architecture, tradition, national heritage, picturesque, colourful facades, painted facades, frescoes, Bavarian village

PMR119K-29
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Bad Tölz: pavement café and facades of burgher houses stretching down the Marktstrasse towards the River Isar.
Keywords: architecture, Bavarian village, frescoes, painted facades, colourful facades, picturesque, national heritage, tradition

PMR119K-28
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Bad Tölz: statue of Kaspar Winzerer III, who captured the French King Franz/Francois in 1525, after the battle of Pavia.
Keywords: architecture, tradition, national heritage, picturesque, colourful facades, painted facades, frescoes, Bavarian village

PMR119K-27
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Bad Tölz: a row of historic burgher houses on the Marktstrasse, with the Altes Rathaus (Old Town Hall) in the foreground.
Keywords: architecture, tradition, national heritage, picturesque, colourful facades, painted facades, frescoes, Bavarian village

PMR119K-26
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Bad Tölz: pavement café on the main street, Marktstrasse, with the onion dome of the Altes Rathaus (Old Town Hall) in the background.
Keywords: architecture, tradition, national heritage, picturesque, colourful facades, painted facades, frescoes, Bavarian village

PMR119K-25
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Bad Tölz: Heiligkreuzkirche (Church of the Holy Cross), built ca. 1720 for Friedrich Nockher, who was responsible for the important salt trade of the time.
Keywords: architecture, tradition, national heritage, picturesque, colourful facades, painted facades, frescoes, Bavarian village

PMR119K-24
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Bad Tölz: Heiligkreuzkirche (Church of the Holy Cross) on the Kalvarienberg, from the bank of the River Isar.
Keywords: architecture, spring blossom, tradition, national heritage, picturesque, colourful facades, painted facades, frescoes, Bavarian village

PMR118K-24
Jordan: Umm Qais, in the north of the country, dates back to the 7th century BC, and was formerly called "Gadara" (cf. the "Gadarene Swine" of the Bible). House doorway in the derelict Ottoman village, with Hercules' club carved into the basalt lintel.
Keywords: Roman architecture, archeological site, national heritage, classical architecture, archeology, excavations, ruined city, Gadara

PMR118K-23
Jordan: Umm Qais, in the north of the country, dates back to the 7th century BC, and was formerly called "Gadara" (cf. the "Gadarene Swine" of the Bible). Courtyard in Beit Russan, a former Ottoman residence, now a museum with a fine sarcophagus on display.
Keywords: Roman architecture, Gadara, ruined city, excavations, archeology, classical architecture, national heritage, archeological site

PMR118K-22
Jordan: Umm Qais, in the north of the country, dates back to the 7th century BC, and was formerly called "Gadara" (cf. the "Gadarene Swine" of the Bible). Masses of yellow daisies, with the Yarmouk Valley and southern Golan Heights behind.
Keywords: Roman architecture, archeological site, national heritage, classical architecture, archeology, excavations, ruined city, Gadara

PMR118K-21
Jordan: Umm Qais, in the north of the country, dates back to the 7th century BC, and was formerly called "Gadara" (cf. the "Gadarene Swine" of the Bible). Carpet of flowers, with ruined Nymphaeum (2nd century AD), and Lake Tiberius in the distance.
Keywords: Roman architecture, archeological site, national heritage, classical architecture, archeology, excavations, ruined city, Gadara

PMR118K-20
Jordan: Umm Qais, in the north of the country, dates back to the 7th century BC, and was formerly called "Gadara" (cf. the "Gadarene Swine" of the Bible). The black basalt Theatre, built in the 2nd century AD, commands a spectacular view of the countryside.
Keywords: Roman architecture, archeological site, national heritage, classical architecture, archeology, excavations, ruined city, Gadara

PMR118K-19
Jordan: Umm Qais, in the north of the country, dates back to the 7th century BC, and was formerly called "Gadara" (cf. the "Gadarene Swine" of the Bible). Colonnaded courtyard on the terrace, with basalt, marble and limestone Corinthian columns.
Keywords: Roman architecture, Gadara, ruined city, excavations, archeology, classical architecture, national heritage, archeological site

PMR118K-18
Jordan: Umm Qais, in the north of the country, dates back to the 7th century BC, and was formerly called "Gadara" (cf. the "Gadarene Swine" of the Bible). Paved street with a row of 2nd-century stone shops under the Basilica Terrace.
Keywords: Roman architecture, archeological site, national heritage, classical architecture, archeology, excavations, ruined city, Gadara

PMR118K-17
Jordan: Umm Qais, in the north of the country, dates back to the 7th century BC, and was formerly called "Gadara" (cf. the "Gadarene Swine" of the Bible). View of the Yarmouk Valley and southern Golan Heights on the Israeli side.
Keywords: Roman architecture, archeological site, national heritage, classical architecture, archeology, excavations, ruined city, Gadara

PMR118K-16
Jordan: Umm Qais, in the north of the country, dates back to the 7th century BC, and was formerly called "Gadara" (cf. the "Gadarene Swine" of the Bible). Palestinian exiles can view their homeland in Israel from this raised lookout platform.
Keywords: Roman architecture, archeological site, national heritage, classical architecture, archeology, excavations, ruined city, Gadara

PMR118K-15
Jordan: Umm Qais, in the north of the country, dates back to the 7th century BC, and was formerly called "Gadara" (cf. the "Gadarene Swine" of the Bible). The Decumanus Maximus paving has survived the centuries, but the buildings are in need of restoration.
Keywords: Roman architecture, archeological site, national heritage, classical architecture, archeology, excavations, ruined city, Gadara

PMR118K-14
Jordan: Umm Qais, in the north of the country, dates back to the 7th century BC, and was formerly called "Gadara" (cf. the "Gadarene Swine" of the Bible). A group of Jordanian archeology students, all equipped with digital cameras and mobile phones.
Keywords: Roman architecture, pretty girls, girl students, archeological site, Gilead Hills, Gerasa, national heritage, classical architecture, archeology, excavations, ruined city

PMR118K-12
Jordan, Jerash: already settled in Neolithic times, Jerash was later occupied by Greeks and Romans, and the latter are responsible for most of the surviving architecture which dates from 64 BC. By the first/second century AD the town had a population of about 15-20,000 inhabitants and was known as "Gerasa".

This picture: South Theatre with reconstructed stage, was built between 90-92 AD, and seats 3000+ spectators.
Keywords: Roman architecture, ruined city, excavations, archeology, classical architecture, national heritage, Gerasa, Gilead Hills, archeological site

PMR118K-11
Jordan, Jerash: already settled in Neolithic times, Jerash was later occupied by Greeks and Romans, and the latter are responsible for most of the surviving architecture which dates from 64 BC. By the first/second century AD the town had a population of about 15-20,000 inhabitants and was known as "Gerasa".

This picture: Bedouin musicians with drums and bagpipes demonstrate the acoustics of the South Theatre.
Keywords: Roman architecture, ruined city, excavations, archeology, classical architecture, national heritage, Gerasa, Gilead Hills, archeological site

PMR118K-10
Jordan, Jerash: already settled in Neolithic times, Jerash was later occupied by Greeks and Romans, and the latter are responsible for most of the surviving architecture which dates from 64 BC. By the first/second century AD the town had a population of about 15-20,000 inhabitants and was known as "Gerasa".

This picture: The spacious Oval Plaza, 90 x 80 metres, is surrounded by a colonnade of 1st -century Ionic columns.
Keywords: Roman architecture, ruined city, excavations, archeology, classical architecture, national heritage, Gerasa, Gilead Hills, archeological site

PMR118K-09
Jordan, Jerash: already settled in Neolithic times, Jerash was later occupied by Greeks and Romans, and the latter are responsible for most of the surviving architecture which dates from 64 BC. By the first/second century AD the town had a population of about 15-20,000 inhabitants and was known as "Gerasa".

This picture: South Decumanus runs east to a 73-metre bridge, beyond which it is buried under the modern city.
Keywords: Roman architecture, archeological site, Gilead Hills, Gerasa, national heritage, classical architecture, archeology, excavations, ruined city

PMR118K-08
Jordan, Jerash: already settled in Neolithic times, Jerash was later occupied by Greeks and Romans, and the latter are responsible for most of the surviving architecture which dates from 64 BC. By the first/second century AD the town had a population of about 15-20,000 inhabitants and was known as "Gerasa".

This picture: A remarkable, reconstructed, water-powered saw for cutting stone, originally built in the 6th century AD.
Keywords: Roman architecture, mechanised tools, archeological site, Gilead Hills, Gerasa, national heritage, classical architecture, archeology, excavations, ruined city

PMR118K-07
Jordan, Jerash: already settled in Neolithic times, Jerash was later occupied by Greeks and Romans, and the latter are responsible for most of the surviving architecture which dates from 64 BC. By the first/second century AD the town had a population of about 15-20,000 inhabitants and was known as "Gerasa".

This picture: North Theatre, with the North Tetrapylon, Cardo Maximus, and modern city of Jerash in the background.
Keywords: Roman architecture, ruined city, excavations, archeology, classical architecture, national heritage, Gerasa, Gilead Hills, archeological site

PMR118K-05
Jordan, Jerash: already settled in Neolithic times, Jerash was later occupied by Greeks and Romans, and the latter are responsible for most of the surviving architecture which dates from 64 BC. By the first/second century AD the town had a population of about 15-20,000 inhabitants and was known as "Gerasa".

This picture: The North Gate, built in 115 AD, marks the end of the city and start of the road to Pella.
Keywords: Roman architecture, ruined city, excavations, archeology, classical architecture, national heritage, Gerasa, Gilead Hills, archeological site

PMR118K-04
Jordan, Jerash: already settled in Neolithic times, Jerash was later occupied by Greeks and Romans, and the latter are responsible for most of the surviving architecture which dates from 64 BC. By the first/second century AD the town had a population of about 15-20,000 inhabitants and was known as "Gerasa".

This picture: North Gate and Cardo Maximus with Ionic columns, from within the North Tetrapylon.
Keywords: Roman architecture, ruined city, excavations, archeology, classical architecture, national heritage, Gerasa, Gilead Hills, archeological site

PMR118K-03
Jordan, Jerash: already settled in Neolithic times, Jerash was later occupied by Greeks and Romans, and the latter are responsible for most of the surviving architecture which dates from 64 BC. By the first/second century AD the town had a population of about 15-20,000 inhabitants and was known as "Gerasa".

This picture: Beautifully carved fallen architrave - waiting for possible re-erection?
Keywords: Roman architecture, ruined city, excavations, archeology, classical architecture, national heritage, Gerasa, Gilead Hills, archeological site

PMR118K-02
Jordan, Jerash: already settled in Neolithic times, Jerash was later occupied by Greeks and Romans, and the latter are responsible for most of the surviving architecture which dates from 64 BC. By the first/second century AD the town had a population of about 15-20,000 inhabitants and was known as "Gerasa".

This picture: Row of Corinthian columns with wild Hollyhock (Alcea pallida) in the foreground.
Keywords: Roman architecture, ruined city, excavations, archeology, classical architecture, national heritage, Gerasa, Gilead Hills, archeological site

PMR118K-01
Jordan, Jerash: already settled in Neolithic times, Jerash was later occupied by Greeks and Romans, and the latter are responsible for most of the surviving architecture which dates from 64 BC. By the first/second century AD the town had a population of about 15-20,000 inhabitants and was known as "Gerasa".

This picture: Roman legionnaires of the VI Legion lined up after performing in the Hippodrome, which originally seated 15,000 people and was built in the 2nd century AD.
Keywords: Roman architecture, ruined city, excavations, archeology, classical architecture, national heritage, Gerasa, Gilead Hills, archeological site

PMR117K-36
Jordan, Jerash: already settled in Neolithic times, Jerash was later occupied by Greeks and Romans, and the latter are responsible for most of the surviving architecture which dates from 64 BC. By the first/second century AD the town had a population of about 15-20,000 inhabitants and was known as "Gerasa".

This picture: Final line-up of the participants in the spectacle in the Hippodrome, which originally seated 15,000 people, and was built in the 2nd century AD.
Keywords: Roman architecture, ruined city, excavations, archeology, classical architecture, national heritage, Gerasa, Gilead Hills, archeological site

PMR117K-35
Jordan, Jerash: already settled in Neolithic times, Jerash was later occupied by Greeks and Romans, and the latter are responsible for most of the surviving architecture which dates from 64 BC. By the first/second century AD the town had a population of about 15-20,000 inhabitants and was known as "Gerasa".

This picture: Closer view of a chariot in the straight during a race in the Hippodrome, which originally seated 15,000 people, and was built in the 2nd century AD.
Keywords: Roman architecture, ruined city, excavations, archeology, classical architecture, national heritage, Gerasa, Gilead Hills, archeological site

PMR117K-34
Jordan, Jerash: already settled in Neolithic times, Jerash was later occupied by Greeks and Romans, and the latter are responsible for most of the surviving architecture which dates from 64 BC. By the first/second century AD the town had a population of about 15-20,000 inhabitants and was known as "Gerasa".

This picture: Three chariots thundering down the straight during a race in the Hippodrome, which originally seated 15,000 people, and was built in the 2nd century AD.
Keywords: Roman architecture, ruined city, excavations, archeology, classical architecture, national heritage, Gerasa, Gilead Hills, archeological site

PMR117K-33
Jordan, Jerash: already settled in Neolithic times, Jerash was later occupied by Greeks and Romans, and the latter are responsible for most of the surviving architecture which dates from 64 BC. By the first/second century AD the town had a population of about 15-20,000 inhabitants and was known as "Gerasa".

This picture: Three chariots taking the corner during a race in the Hippodrome, which originally seated 15,000 people, and was built in the 2nd century AD.
Keywords: Roman architecture, archeological site, Gilead Hills, Gerasa, national heritage, classical architecture, archeology, excavations, ruined city

PMR117K-32
Jordan, Jerash: already settled in Neolithic times, Jerash was later occupied by Greeks and Romans, and the latter are responsible for most of the surviving architecture which dates from 64 BC. By the first/second century AD the town had a population of about 15-20,000 inhabitants and was known as "Gerasa".

This picture: The culmination of a simulated gladiatorial combat in the Hippodrome, built in the 2nd century AD.
Keywords: Roman architecture, ruined city, excavations, archeology, classical architecture, national heritage, Gerasa, Gilead Hills, archeological site

PMR117K-31
Jordan, Jerash: already settled in Neolithic times, Jerash was later occupied by Greeks and Romans, and the latter are responsible for most of the surviving architecture which dates from 64 BC. By the first/second century AD the town had a population of about 15-20,000 inhabitants and was known as "Gerasa".

This picture: A group of Roman legionnaires demonstrating the defensive "box" formation created with their shields in the Hippodrome, built in the 2nd century AD.
Keywords: Roman architecture, archeological site, Gilead Hills, Gerasa, national heritage, classical architecture, archeology, excavations, ruined city

PMR117K-30
Jordan, Jerash: already settled in Neolithic times, Jerash was later occupied by Greeks and Romans, and the latter are responsible for most of the surviving architecture which dates from 64 BC. By the first/second century AD the town had a population of about 15-20,000 inhabitants and was known as "Gerasa".

This picture: A group of legionnaires of the VI Legion demonstrating drill procedures in the Hippodrome, built in the 2nd century AD.
Keywords: Roman architecture, archeological site, Gilead Hills, Gerasa, national heritage, classical architecture, archeology, excavations, ruined city

PMR117K-29
Jordan, Jerash: already settled in Neolithic times, Jerash was later occupied by Greeks and Romans, and the latter are responsible for most of the surviving architecture which dates from 64 BC. By the first/second century AD the town had a population of about 15-20,000 inhabitants and was known as "Gerasa".

This picture: Part of the Tetrapylon which marked the crossing of the Cardo Maximus and the South Decumanus.
Keywords: Roman architecture, ruined city, excavations, archeology, classical architecture, national heritage, Gerasa, Gilead Hills, archeological site

PMR117K-28
Jordan, Jerash: already settled in Neolithic times, Jerash was later occupied by Greeks and Romans, and the latter are responsible for most of the surviving architecture which dates from 64 BC. By the first/second century AD the town had a population of about 15-20,000 inhabitants and was known as "Gerasa".

This picture: The octagonal Macellum (food market), built in 130 AD, surrounded by columns, with a fountain in the centre.
Keywords: Roman architecture, ruined city, excavations, archeology, classical architecture, national heritage, Gerasa, Gilead Hills, archeological site

PMR117K-26
Jordan, Jerash: already settled in Neolithic times, Jerash was later occupied by Greeks and Romans, and the latter are responsible for most of the surviving architecture which dates from 64 BC. By the first/second century AD the town had a population of about 15-20,000 inhabitants and was known as "Gerasa".

This picture: The 800-metre-long Cardo Maximus still bears the tracks of ancient wagons near the Macellum entrance.
Keywords: Roman architecture, ruined city, excavations, archeology, classical architecture, national heritage, Gerasa, Gilead Hills, archeological site

PMR117K-25
Jordan, Jerash: already settled in Neolithic times, Jerash was later occupied by Greeks and Romans, and the latter are responsible for most of the surviving architecture which dates from 64 BC. By the first/second century AD the town had a population of about 15-20,000 inhabitants and was known as "Gerasa".

This picture: The Cardo Maximus, the main columned way, had pedestrian sidewalks and underground sewers.
Keywords: Roman architecture, ruined city, excavations, archeology, classical architecture, national heritage, Gerasa, Gilead Hills, archeological site

PMR117K-24
Jordan, Jerash: already settled in Neolithic times, Jerash was later occupied by Greeks and Romans, and the latter are responsible for most of the surviving architecture which dates from 64 BC. By the first/second century AD the town had a population of about 15-20,000 inhabitants and was known as "Gerasa".

This picture: Temple of Zeus, built in 162 AD on the site of earlier religious buildings, dominates the Oval Plaza.
Keywords: Roman architecture, ruined city, excavations, archeology, classical architecture, national heritage, Gerasa, Gilead Hills, archeological site

PMR117K-23
Jordan, Jerash: already settled in Neolithic times, Jerash was later occupied by Greeks and Romans, and the latter are responsible for most of the surviving architecture which dates from 64 BC. By the first/second century AD the town had a population of about 15-20,000 inhabitants and was known as "Gerasa".

This picture: The South Gate of the city, built about 130 AD, whose columns are decorated with acanthus leaves.
Keywords: Roman architecture, ruined city, excavations, archeology, classical architecture, national heritage, Gerasa, Gilead Hills, archeological site

PMR117K-22
Jordan, Jerash: already settled in Neolithic times, Jerash was later occupied by Greeks and Romans, and the latter are responsible for most of the surviving architecture which dates from 64 BC. By the first/second century AD the town had a population of about 15-20,000 inhabitants and was known as "Gerasa".

This picture: An authentic-looking legionnaire of the Roman VI Legion.
Keywords: Roman architecture, ruined city, excavations, archeology, classical architecture, national heritage, Gerasa, Gilead Hills, archeological site

PMR117K-21
Jordan, Jerash: already settled in Neolithic times, Jerash was later occupied by Greeks and Romans, and the latter are responsible for most of the surviving architecture which dates from 64 BC. By the first/second century AD the town had a population of about 15-20,000 inhabitants and was known as "Gerasa".

This picture: The Triumphal Arch, erected to mark the visit of Emperor Hadrian in 129 AD, is under constant restoration.
Keywords: Roman architecture, archeological site, Gilead Hills, Gerasa, national heritage, classical architecture, archeology, excavations, ruined city

PMR117K-20
Jordan, Al-Karak: the Crusader castle built by Baldwin I of Jerusalem in 1142 AD, which was beseiged and taken by Saladin in 1183. View along the formidable defence walls and extensive "glacis", which prevented attackers from climbing up.
Keywords: picturesque, desert, Muslim, Islamic, national heritage, historic, defensive, fortifications, fortress

PMR117K-19
Jordan, Al-Karak: the Crusader castle built by Baldwin I of Jerusalem in 1142 AD, which was beseiged and taken by Saladin in 1183. View of the main road and the upper town, from the castle ramparts, showing the defensive "glacis" (slope) to prevent attackers from climbing up.
Keywords: picturesque, desert, Muslim, Islamic, national heritage, historic, defensive, fortifications, fortress

PMR117K-18
Jordan, Al-Karak: flowers of Pink Viper's Grass (Scorzonera papposa) growing on the castle ramparts.
Keywords: picturesque, fortress, fortifications, defensive, historic, national heritage, Islamic, Muslim, desert, flora, botany

PMR117K-17
Jordan, Al-Karak: the Crusader castle built by Baldwin I of Jerusalem in 1142 AD, which was beseiged and taken by Saladin in 1183. View from the battlements of the surrounding countryside and cultivated fields.
Keywords: picturesque, fortress, fortifications, defensive, historic, national heritage, Islamic, Muslim, desert

PMR117K-16
Jordan, Al-Karak: the Crusader castle built by Baldwin I of Jerusalem in 1142 AD, which was beseiged and taken by Saladin in 1183.
Keywords: picturesque, fortress, fortifications, defensive, historic, national heritage, Islamic, Muslim, desert

PMR116K-34
Jordan, As-Shobak: Shobak Castle, built by Crusader King Baldwin I in 1115, fell to Saladin in 1189 after an 18-month siege. One of the defence towers, with a view of the surrounding landscape.
Keywords: picturesque, fortress, fortifications, defensive, historic, national heritage, Islamic, Muslim, desert

PMR116K-33
Jordan, As-Shobak: Shobak Castle, built by Crusader King Baldwin I in 1115, fell to Saladin in 1189 after an 18-month siege.
Keywords: picturesque, fortress, fortifications, defensive, historic, national heritage, Islamic, Muslim, desert

PMR113K-34
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Harburg: Harburg Castle, former home of the Swabian branch of the Hohenstaufens. Inner courtyard with princely living quarters, dating from the mid-12th century.
Keywords: architecture, Gothic architecture, picturesque, national heritage, historic, mediaeval, Schwaben

PMR113K-33
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Harburg: Harburg Castle, former home of the Swabian branch of the Hohenstaufens. Inner courtyard with the chapel and defence gallery along the curtain wall.
Keywords: architecture, Schwaben, mediaeval, historic, national heritage, picturesque, Gothic architecture

PMR113K-32
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Harburg: south view of Harburg Castle, former home of the Swabian branch of the Hohenstaufens.
Keywords: architecture, Schwaben, mediaeval, historic, national heritage, picturesque, Gothic architecture

PMR113K-31
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Donauwörth: the former Benedictine Monastery of the Holy Cross dating from 1125 AD. Note the storks' nest on the right chimney.
Keywords: architecture, Schwaben, park, formal gardens, mediaeval, historic, national heritage, picturesque, Gothic architecture

PMR113K-30
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Donauwörth: the former Benedictine Monastery of the Holy Cross dating from 1125 AD.
Keywords: architecture, Schwaben, park, formal gardens, mediaeval, historic, national heritage, picturesque, Gothic architecture

PMR113K-28
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Donauwörth: Färbertörl, one of originally 18 town wall towers, is now used for exhibitions.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, national heritage, historic, mediaeval, Schwaben

PMR113K-27
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Donauwörth: Rieder Gate and bridge reflected in a branch of the River Wörnitz.
Keywords: architecture, Gothic architecture, picturesque, national heritage, historic, mediaeval, Schwaben

PMR113K-26
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Donauwörth: a windowbox with flowers; street lamps.
Keywords: picturesque, lanterns, Schwaben, mediaeval, historic, national heritage

PMR113K-24
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Donauwörth: view along the River Wörnitz with bridge and reflections.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, national heritage, historic, mediaeval, Schwaben

PMR113K-23
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Donauwörth: pavement café on Hindenburg Strasse, Ried Island.
Keywords: architecture, Gothic architecture, picturesque, national heritage, historic, mediaeval, Schwaben

PMR113K-22
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Donauwörth: Rieder Gate and bridge and open air café from Ried Island.
Keywords: architecture, Gothic architecture, picturesque, national heritage, historic, mediaeval, formal gardens, Schwaben

PMR113K-21
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Donauwörth: houses built on to the old town wall, with the parish church tower behind.
Keywords: architecture, Gothic architecture, picturesque, national heritage, historic, mediaeval, formal gardens, park, Schwaben

PMR113K-20
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Donauwörth: Gothic Rathaus (Townhall) from 1236, with the oriel of the Stadtzoll (Customs), behind on the left.
Keywords: architecture, Gothic architecture, picturesque, national heritage, historic, mediaeval, formal gardens, Schwaben

PMR113K-12
USA, Oregon, Newport: the beach and coast to the north of Yaquina Head Outstanding National Area, from the top of the hill.
Keywords: countryside, rugged coast, coastline, deserted shore, breakers, beach, cliffs

PMR113K-11
USA, Oregon, Newport: Agate Beach from the hill on Yaquina Head Outstanding National Area.
Keywords: countryside, rugged coast, coastline, deserted shore, breakers, beach, cliffs

PMR112K-29
Canada, Vancouver BC: the geodesic dome of Science World, seen across False Creek, with the all-glass Plaza of Nations (left) from Expo '86.
Keywords: modern architecture, metropolis, panorama, cityscape, park

PMR111K-18
USA, Seattle WA: Arctic Building (1917) on Cherry Street originally had 25 walrus heads with original ivory tusks, but these had to be replaced with artificial ones after they began to fall out. Entrance to the Arctic Club Hotel.
Keywords: metropolis, modern architecture, high-rise buildings, architecture, historic, national heritage

PMR111K-11
USA, Seattle WA: Arctic Building (1917) on Cherry Street originally had 25 walrus heads with original ivory tusks, but these had to be replaced with artificial ones after they began to fall out. Now Arctic Club Hotel.
Keywords: metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, high-rise buildings, modern architecture

PMR111K-10
USA, Seattle WA: Pioneer Building (1891), designed by Elmer Fisher, who was responsible for many of Seattle's early public buildings.
Keywords: metropolis, modern architecture, high-rise buildings, architecture, historic, national heritage

PMR110K-31
Canada, Vancouver Island, Victoria BC: British Colombia's Parliament Buildings, opened in 1898, were designed by architect F. Rattenbury.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, national heritage, capital city

PMR110K-30
Canada, Vancouver Island, Victoria BC: sellers of native artefacts under their umbrellas, with flowerbeds overlooking the Inner Harbour.
Keywords: architecture, tourism, national heritage, picturesque

PMR110K-29
Canada, Vancouver Island, Victoria BC: the 460-room Empress Hotel was opened in 1908 by Canadian Pacific Railway.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, national heritage, quay, jetty, promenade

PMR110K-28
Canada, Vancouver Island, Victoria BC: Inner Harbour Promenade with the Empress Hotel in the background.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, national heritage, quay, jetty

PMR110K-23
Canada, Vancouver Island, Victoria BC: houseboats moored at Fisherman's Wharf, with some of the canoes which are available for hire in a variety of colours.
Keywords: architecture, desirable residences, floating homes, national heritage, picturesque, wooden homes, canoeing

PMR110K-22
Canada, Vancouver Island, Victoria BC: artistic advertising on a hut at Fisherman's Wharf, adjacent to the small-boat moorings.
Keywords: floating homes, motor boats, vessels, boats, picturesque, national heritage

PMR110K-21
Canada, Vancouver Island, Victoria BC: enjoying the seafood on the quay at Fisherman's Wharf, with a ferry in the background.
Keywords: architecture, desirable residences, national heritage, picturesque, food, restaurant, eating

PMR110K-20
Canada, Vancouver Island, Victoria BC: floating garden - a houseboat with an array of flower boxes moored at Fisherman's Wharf.
Keywords: architecture, desirable residences, floating homes, national heritage, picturesque

PMR110K-19
Canada, Vancouver Island, Victoria BC: architect-designed houseboat moored at Fisherman's Wharf.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, national heritage, floating homes, desirable residences, wooden home

PMR110K-18
Canada, Vancouver Island, Victoria BC: houseboats moored at Fisherman's Wharf.
Keywords: architecture, desirable residences, floating homes, national heritage, picturesque

PMR110K-08
Austria, Tyrol, Scharnitz: ruined fortifications of the "Porta Claudia" erected by the Archduchess Claudia de Medici in 1633 on a steep mountainside, to keep the Bavarians out of Tyrol.
Keywords: alpine, national heritage, historical, ruins, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range

PMR110K-07
France, Périgord, Domme: this "bastide" or fortified town was laid out by Philippe le Hardi ("the Bold") in 1281.
Keywords: Dordogne, picturesque, national heritage, architecture, Neanderthal, stone-age man, cave dwellings, historic, mediaeval, Cro-Magnon

PMR110K-06
France, Périgord: a street in the mediaeval village of Castelnaud, at the foot of the castle.
Keywords: Dordogne, picturesque, national heritage, architecture, Neanderthal, stone-age man, cave dwellings, historic, mediaeval, Cro-Magnon

PMR110K-05
France, Périgord: kitchen gardens of Chateau Castelnaud with the keep and inner curtain wall behind.
Keywords: Dordogne, picturesque, national heritage, architecture, Neanderthal, stone-age man, cave dwellings, historic, mediaeval, Cro-Magnon, fortifications

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

PMR110K-02
France, Périgord: the Donjon ("Keep") of Chateau Castelnaud, and view along the Dordogne Valley, showing the heavily wooded countryside.
Keywords: Dordogne, Cro-Magnon, mediaeval, historic, cave dwellings, stone-age man, Neanderthal, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR110K-01
France, Périgord: view over the River Dordogne from Chateau Castelnaud, showing Chateau Beynac, its traditional rival on the other side of the river.
Keywords: Dordogne, picturesque, national heritage, architecture, Neanderthal, stone-age man, cave dwellings, historic, mediaeval, Cro-Magnon

PMR109K-36
France, Périgord: view over the River Dordogne from Chateau Castelnaud, showing the heavily wooded countryside.
Keywords: Dordogne, picturesque, national heritage, architecture, Neanderthal, stone-age man, cave dwellings, historic, mediaeval, Cro-Magnon

PMR109K-35
France, Périgord: La Roque Saint-Christophe, probably first occupied by Neanderthal and Cro-Magnon peoples perhaps 50,000 years ago. The extent of one of the five terraces, used as sheltered dwellings for about 50,000 years by Neanderthal and Cro-Magnon peoples and their successors.
Keywords: Dordogne, Cro-Magnon, mediaeval, historic, cave dwellings, stone-age man, Neanderthal, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR109K-34
France, Périgord: La Roque Saint-Christophe, probably first occupied by Neanderthal and Cro-Magnon peoples perhaps 50,000 years ago. View of the rock shelter and steps down to the road below, in use until the 20th century.
Keywords: Dordogne, picturesque, national heritage, architecture, Neanderthal, stone-age man, cave dwellings, historic, mediaeval, Cro-Magnon

PMR109K-33
France, Périgord: La Roque Saint-Christophe, probably first occupied by Neanderthal and Cro-Magnon peoples perhaps 50,000 years ago. A modern winch for hoisting up provisions for more modern occupants.
Keywords: Dordogne, picturesque, national heritage, architecture, Neanderthal, stone-age man, cave dwellings, historic, mediaeval, Cro-Magnon

PMR109K-32
France, Périgord, Saint Léon sur Vézere: Restaurant de la Poste, with the Manoir de la Salle (right) in the distance.
Keywords: Dordogne, village life, Cro-Magnon, mediaeval, historic, cave dwellings, stone-age man, Neanderthal, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR109K-31
France, Périgord, Saint Léon sur Vézere: the oldest Romanesque church in Périgord, dating from the 12th century, was formerly a Benedictine church. View of the church and village, reflected in the waters of the River Vézere.
Keywords: Dordogne, picturesque, national heritage, architecture, Neanderthal, stone-age man, cave dwellings, historic, mediaeval, Cro-Magnon, reflections

PMR109K-30
France, Périgord, Saint Léon sur Vézere: the oldest Romanesque church in Périgord, dating from the 12th century, was formerly a Benedictine church.
Keywords: Dordogne, picturesque, national heritage, architecture, Neanderthal, stone-age man, cave dwellings, historic, mediaeval, Cro-Magnon

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

PMR109K-26
France, Périgord: canoeing on the tree-lined River Vézere, seen here from the ramparts of Chateau de Losse.
Keywords: Dordogne, picturesque, national heritage, architecture, Neanderthal, stone-age man, cave dwellings, historic, mediaeval, Cro-Magnon

PMR109K-25
France, Périgord: Le Thot Museum displays some of the present-day animals depicted in the Lascaux Caves.
Keywords: Dordogne, picturesque, national heritage, architecture, Neanderthal, stone-age man, cave dwellings, historic, mediaeval, Cro-Magnon

PMR109K-24
France, Périgord: Chateau de Fénelon dates from the 13th century but most of the present fabric is 16th century. Its two round towers retain their traditional roofs of lauze stones.
Keywords: Dordogne, fortifications, Cro-Magnon, mediaeval, historic, cave dwellings, stone-age man, Neanderthal, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR109K-23
France, Périgord: Chateau de Fénelon dates from the 13th century but most of the present fabric is 16th century. It possesses formidable defences, including triple walls.
Keywords: Dordogne, picturesque, national heritage, architecture, Neanderthal, stone-age man, cave dwellings, historic, mediaeval, Cro-Magnon, fortifications

PMR109K-22
France, Périgord: Chateau de Fénelon dates from the 13th century but most of the present fabric is 16th century.
Keywords: Dordogne, picturesque, national heritage, architecture, Neanderthal, stone-age man, cave dwellings, historic, mediaeval, Cro-Magnon

PMR109K-21
France, Périgord, St. Genies: the 15th century castle and (right) church, parts of which reveal its Romanesque origin.
Keywords: Dordogne, Christian religion, Cro-Magnon, mediaeval, historic, cave dwellings, stone-age man, Neanderthal, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR109K-20
France, Périgord, St. Genies: Chapelle du Cheylard contains a number of valuable 14th century frescoes depicting the life of Christ.
Keywords: Dordogne, picturesque, national heritage, architecture, Neanderthal, stone-age man, cave dwellings, historic, mediaeval, Cro-Magnon, chapel, Christian religion

PMR109K-19
France, Périgord, St. Genies: view of the castle and church from the newly asphalted main road.
Keywords: Dordogne, picturesque, national heritage, architecture, Neanderthal, stone-age man, cave dwellings, historic, mediaeval, Cro-Magnon, village

PMR109K-18
France, Périgord, St. Genies: old stone cottages on the main road.
Keywords: Dordogne, picturesque, national heritage, architecture, Neanderthal, stone-age man, cave dwellings, historic, mediaeval, Cro-Magnon

PMR109K-17
France, Périgord, St. Genies: view of stone-built houses from across the village green.
Keywords: Dordogne, picturesque, national heritage, architecture, Neanderthal, stone-age man, cave dwellings, historic, mediaeval, Cro-Magnon

PMR109K-16
France, Périgord, Montignac: market stalls overlooking the river Vézere from the high stone embankment.
Keywords: Dordogne, Cro-Magnon, mediaeval, historic, cave dwellings, stone-age man, Neanderthal, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, market day

PMR109K-14
France, Périgord, Les Eyzies: modern houses standing on the ledge where dwellings have been for thousands of years, sheltered by the overhanging cliffs.
Keywords: Dordogne, picturesque, national heritage, Neanderthal, stone-age man, cave dwellings, historic, Cro-Magnon, natural shelters

PMR109K-13
France, Périgord, Les Eyzies: modern houses standing on the ledge where dwellings have been for thousands of years, sheltered by the overhanging cliffs.
Keywords: Dordogne, picturesque, national heritage, Neanderthal, stone-age man, cave dwellings, historic, Cro-Magnon, natural shelters

PMR109K-12
France, Périgord, Les Eyzies: view of the main street with overhanging cliffs sheltering the dwellings on the ledge.
Keywords: Dordogne, picturesque, national heritage, Neanderthal, stone-age man, cave dwellings, historic, Cro-Magnon, natural shelters

PMR109K-11
France, Périgord, Les Eyzies: symbol of the town - the statue of a Neanderthal man overlooks the high street.
Keywords: Dordogne, natural shelters, Cro-Magnon, historic, cave dwellings, stone-age man, Neanderthal, national heritage, picturesque

PMR109K-10
France, Périgord, Les Eyzies: terrace beneath the overhanging cliffs, with the Musée Préhistorique and figure of a Neanderthal man.
Keywords: Dordogne, natural shelters, Cro-Magnon, historic, cave dwellings, stone-age man, Neanderthal, national heritage, picturesque

PMR109K-09
France, Périgord, Les Eyzies: the overhanging cliffs have provided shelter for homo sapiens for over 7000 years.
Keywords: Dordogne, natural shelters, Cro-Magnon, historic, cave dwellings, stone-age man, Neanderthal, national heritage, picturesque

PMR109K-06
Germany, Baden-Württemberg: the church of Zwiefalten Abbey (founded 1089) , built in 1747 by Johann M. Fischer in Baroque style.
Keywords: picturesque, historic, Catholic, religious building, national heritage, architecture, monastery

PMR109K-05
Germany, Baden-Württemberg: rows of fruit trees in the orchard, in the grounds of the Cistercian Monastery Heiligkreuztal, consecrated in 1227.
Keywords: picturesque, historic, Catholic, religious building, national heritage

PMR109K-04
Germany, Baden-Württemberg: the "Ladies' House", part of the Cistercian Monastery Heiligkreuztal, consecrated in 1227.
Keywords: picturesque, historic, architecture, Catholic, religious building, national heritage, timber frame

PMR109K-03
Germany, Baden-Württemberg: former entry lodge of the Cistercian Monastery Heiligkreuztal, consecrated in 1227.
Keywords: picturesque, mediaeval, timber-frame, national heritage, religious building, Catholic, architecture, historic

PMR109K-02
Germany, Baden-Württemberg: the Cistercian Monastery Heiligkreuztal, consecrated in 1227, showing a wing of the monastery now cared for by the Stefanus-Gemeinschaft Trust.
Keywords: picturesque, historic, architecture, Catholic, religious building, national heritage

PMR109K-01
Germany, Baden-Württemberg: Gothic church of the Cistercian Monastery Heiligkreuztal, consecrated in 1227.
Keywords: picturesque, historic, architecture, Catholic, religious building, national heritage

PMR108K-34
Germany, Saxony, Dresden: restoration work on the Renaissance inner court of the Schloss, with the Hausmannsturm (tower) on the right.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque

PMR108K-33
Germany, Saxony, Dresden: Schloss Albrechtsberg, Schloss Eckberg and Villa Stockhausen in the Elbe Valley (UNESCO site of natural beauty).
Keywords: East Germany, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque, countryside, river, watermeadows

PMR108K-32
Germany, Saxony, Dresden: Schloss Eckberg, completeted in 1861 in Tudor style for an industrialist, is situated in the Elbe Valley and serves as a luxury hotel.
Keywords: East Germany, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque, palace, mansion, castle

PMR108K-31
Germany, Saxony, Dresden: Schloss Albrechtsberg, built 1853, the former home of Prinz Albrecht von Preussen, in the Dresdner Elbtal (Elbe Valley).
Keywords: East Germany, palace, mansion, picturesque, architecture, historic, national heritage

PMR108K-29
Germany, Saxony: Baroque Palace of Rammenau, built 1721-37 by Christoph Knöffel, showing the courtyard and entry lodge.
Keywords: East Germany, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque

PMR108K-28
Germany, Saxony: Burg Stolpen, standing 357 metres high on basalt rocks, dates back to 1100, and has an 82-metre deep well, excavated through sheer basalt. View of the village of Stolpen from the castle walls. The dowager Duchess Cosel was imprisoned in this castle for 49 years.
Keywords: East Germany, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque, castle, Schloss, fortifications, mediaeval

PMR108K-27
Germany, Saxony: Burg Stolpen, standing 357 metres high on basalt rocks, dates back to 1100, and has an 82-metre deep well, excavated through sheer basalt. Part of the wall is used as a rock garden, where stonecrops and other plants flourish.
Keywords: East Germany, rock plants, mediaeval, fortifications, Schloss, castle, picturesque, architecture, historic, national heritage

PMR108K-26
Germany, Saxony: Burg Stolpen, standing 357 metres high on basalt rocks, dates back to 1100, and has an 82-metre deep well, excavated through sheer basalt.
Keywords: East Germany, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque, castle, Schloss, fortifications, mediaeval

PMR108K-25
Germany, Saxony, Dresden: the Frauenkirche, reconsecrated in 2005 after wartime destruction, towering over the newly rebuilt burgher houses.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque

PMR108K-24
Germany, Saxony, Dresden: the Frauenkirche, reconsecrated in 2005 after wartime destruction, showing parts of the original building in dark stone.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque

PMR108K-23
Germany, Saxony, Dresden: view from the dome of the Frauenkirche showing the Kunstakademie with golden figure of Fama/Nike and Carola Bridge over the Elbe.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque, panorama, city panorama

PMR108K-22
Germany, Saxony, Dresden: view from the dome of the Frauenkirche showing the Taschenbergpalais and Augustus Bridge over the Elbe.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque

PMR108K-21
Germany, Saxony, Dresden: the Coselpalais (1765), one of the finest Baroque buildings in the city, now an exclusive restaurant.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque

PMR108K-20
Germany, Saxony, Dresden: a horse-drawn omnibus takes visitors on a tour of the city.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque, vintage transport

PMR108K-19
Germany, Saxony, Dresden: the Frauenkirche (Church of Our Lady), a Baroque jewell, reconsecrated in 2005 after wartime destruction, dominates the Neumarkt.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque, religious architecture

PMR108K-18
Germany, Saxony, Dresden: newly cleaned Renaissance gables of the Schloss (castle), former residence of the Saxon Electors.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque

PMR108K-17
Germany, Saxony, Dresden: the Semper Opera, built 1871-8 by Manfred Semper, with statue of King Johann in Theaterplatz, and colourful flower gardens and fountain in the foreground.
Keywords: East Germany, picturesque, Baroque, architecture, historic, national heritage, metropolis

PMR108K-16
Germany, Saxony, Dresden: some of the Italian-influenced sculpture by Balthasar Permoser (1651-1752) in the grounds of the Zwinger, a Baroque masterpiece created by Matthäus Daniel Pöppelmann.
Keywords: East Germany, fountains, formal gardens, picturesque, Baroque, architecture, historic, national heritage, metropolis

PMR108K-15
Germany, Saxony, Dresden: Wallpavillon surmounted by the figure of Hercules carrying the world, in the Zwinger, a Baroque masterpiece created by Matthäus Daniel Pöppelmann.
Keywords: East Germany, fountains, formal gardens, picturesque, Baroque, architecture, historic, national heritage, metropolis

PMR108K-14
Germany, Saxony, Dresden: Kronentor (Crown Gate) sumounted by 4 golden eagles bearing the Polish crown, in the Zwinger, a Baroque masterpiece created by Matthäus Daniel Pöppelmann.
Keywords: East Germany, formal gardens, picturesque, Baroque, architecture, historic, national heritage, metropolis

PMR108K-13
Germany, Saxony, Dresden: grounds of the Zwinger, a Baroque masterpiece created by Matthäus Daniel Pöppelmann.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque, formal gardens, fountains

PMR108K-12
Germany, Saxony, Dresden: facade of the Semper Opera, built 1871-8 by Manfred Semper, with statue of King Johann in Theaterplatz.
Keywords: East Germany, picturesque, Baroque, architecture, historic, national heritage, metropolis

PMR108K-11
Germany, Saxony, Dresden: equestrian statue of Saxon King Johann erected in 1889 by sculptor Johannes Schilling, with Semper Opera in the background.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque, plastic arts, monument

PMR108K-10
Germany, Saxony, Dresden: the Brühlsche Terrasse with cruiseboat moorings, Cathedral and Semper Opera behind.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque

PMR108K-09
Germany, Saxony, Dresden: Saxon State Chancellery, formerly Ministry of the Interior, built 1900-04 on the River Elbe.
Keywords: East Germany, picturesque, architecture, historic, national heritage, metropolis

PMR108K-08
Germany, Saxony, Dresden: Saxon State Chancellery, formerly Ministry of the Interior, built 1900-04 on the River Elbe.
Keywords: East Germany, picturesque, architecture, historic, national heritage, metropolis

PMR108K-07
Germany, Saxony, Pirna: view of the town from the River Elbe.
Keywords: East Germany, national heritage, historic, picturesque, landscape, panorama

PMR108K-06
Germany, Saxony, Pirna: veteran sidewheel paddle steamer on the River Elbe, with grey geese in the foreground.
Keywords: East Germany, national heritage, historic, picturesque, ship, paddle boat, pleasure steamer

PMR106K-14
Peru, Cusco, Pisac: In the vicinity of Pisac and the "Sacred Valley" a number of important Inca sites are to be found.

A colourful group of Quechua women and children, the probable descendants of the Inca, with the Sacred Valley in the background.
Keywords: High Andes, Cuzco, Qosqo, Inca architecture, Urubamba Valley, Quechua dress, traditional dress, national dress

PMR103K-33
Bolivia, Nuestra Senora de La Paz, at 3660 metres, the highest capital city in the world. Classical facade of the imposing Palacio Legislativo or Congreso Nacional, on Plaza Murillo.
Keywords: High Andes, National Congress, Legislative Palace, classical architecture, street scene, architecture

PMR103K-30
Bolivia, Nuestra Senora de La Paz, at 3660 metres, the highest capital city in the world. Equestrian statue of Simon Bolívar (1783-1830), known as "The Liberator", in the Avenida 16 de Julio (El Prado).
Keywords: High Andes, architecture, street scene, monument, national hero, bronze sculpture

PMR103K-11
Bolivia, Nuestra Senora de La Paz, at 3660 metres, the highest capital city in the world. Avenida 16 de Julio (El Prado) with equestrian statue of Simon Bolívar (1783-1830) known as "The Liberator".
Keywords: High Andes, architecture, street scene, monument, national hero

PMR103K-08
Bolivia, Oruro Department: Nevado Sajama (6542 metres), an extinct stratovolcano, and the highest peak in Bolivia, is situated in the Sajama National Park
Keywords: High Andes, nature reserve

PMR103K-07
Chile, Parinacota: Lauca National Park encompasses an area of 1379 square kilometres comprising altiplano, lakes and huge volcanoes. It adjoins Las Vicunas National Reserve to the south. Notice board announcing the Bolivian border amid the barren mountains.
Keywords: High Andes, nature reserve, barren landscape

PMR103K-06
Chile, Parinacota: Lauca National Park encompasses an area of 1379 square kilometres comprising altiplano, lakes and huge volcanoes. It adjoins Las Vicunas National Reserve to the south. Snow-capped volcano reflected in the cobalt blue waters of Lake Chungará.
Keywords: High Andes, nature reserve, flora and fauna, camelids

PMR103K-05
Chile, Parinacota: Lauca National Park encompasses an area of 1379 square kilometres comprising altiplano, lakes and huge volcanoes. It adjoins Las Vicunas National Reserve to the south. Snow-capped volcano Parinacota (6348 metres) reflected in the cobalt blue Lake Chungará, with flamingoes and other waterfowl.
Keywords: High Andes, birds, wildlife, camelids, flora and fauna, nature reserve

PMR103K-04
Chile, Parinacota: Lauca National Park encompasses an area of 1379 square kilometres comprising altiplano, lakes and huge volcanoes. It adjoins Las Vicunas National Reserve to the south. Fascinating landscape of pools and rocky islands with volcanoes in the distance.
Keywords: High Andes, nature reserve, flora and fauna, colourful

PMR103K-03
Chile, Parinacota: Lauca National Park encompasses an area of 1379 square kilometres comprising altiplano, lakes and huge volcanoes. It adjoins Las Vicunas National Reserve to the south. Volcano Parinacota (6348 metres) with Pomerape (6282 metres) behind.
Keywords: High Andes, barren landscape, nature reserve

PMR103K-02
Chile, Parinacota: Lauca National Park encompasses an area of 1379 square kilometres comprising altiplano, lakes and huge volcanoes. It adjoins Las Vicunas National Reserve to the south. Alpaca with ear tag.
Keywords: High Andes, nature reserve, flora and fauna, camelids

PMR103K-01
Chile, Parinacota: Lauca National Park encompasses an area of 1379 square kilometres comprising altiplano, lakes and huge volcanoes. It adjoins Las Vicunas National Reserve to the south. Llamas and alpacas grazing, with the volcanoes Parinacota and Pomerape as backdrop.
Keywords: High Andes, camelids, flora and fauna, nature reserve

PMR102K-36
Chile, Parinacota: Lauca National Park encompasses an area of 1379 square kilometres comprising altiplano, lakes and huge volcanoes. It adjoins Las Vicunas National Reserve to the south. Chilean Flamingoes (Phoenicopterus chilensis) in their natural habitat.
Keywords: High Andes, nature reserve, flora and fauna, camelids, wildlife, birds, water birds , waders, ornithology

PMR102K-35
Chile, Parinacota: Lauca National Park encompasses an area of 1379 square kilometres comprising altiplano, lakes and huge volcanoes. It adjoins Las Vicunas National Reserve to the south. A group of grazing Alpacas, with snow-capped volcanoes in the distance.
Keywords: High Andes, nature reserve, flora and fauna, camelids

PMR102K-34
Chile, Parinacota: Lauca National Park encompasses an area of 1379 square kilometres comprising altiplano, lakes and huge volcanoes. It adjoins Las Vicunas National Reserve to the south. A group of grazing Alpacas.
Keywords: High Andes, camelids, flora and fauna, nature reserve

PMR102K-33
Chile, Parinacota: Lauca National Park encompasses an area of 1379 square kilometres comprising altiplano, lakes and huge volcanoes. It adjoins Las Vicunas National Reserve to the south. Volcanoes near the Bolivian border.
Keywords: High Andes, nature reserve, flora and fauna, barren landscape, snowcapped volcanoes

PMR102K-32
Chile, Parinacota: Lauca National Park encompasses an area of 1379 square kilometres comprising altiplano, lakes and huge volcanoes. It adjoins Las Vicunas National Reserve to the south. Lloreta or Yareta (Azorella compacta) is as firm as the rock itself and grows about 1mm. a year between 3200 and 4500 metres a.s.l.
Keywords: High Andes, botanical, botany, plants, flora and fauna, nature reserve

PMR102K-31
Chile, Parinacota: Lauca National Park encompasses an area of 1379 square kilometres comprising altiplano, lakes and huge volcanoes. It adjoins Las Vicunas National Reserve to the south. A viscacha (Lagidium peruanum), a rodent of the chinchilla family, enjoying the sunshine.
Keywords: High Andes, rabbit, flora and fauna, nature reserve

PMR102K-30
Chile, Parinacota: Lauca National Park encompasses an area of 1379 square kilometres comprising altiplano, lakes and huge volcanoes. It adjoins Las Vicunas National Reserve to the south. A wary vicuna by a waterhole.
Keywords: High Andes, wildlife, camelids, flora and fauna, nature reserve

PMR102K-29
Chile, Parinacota: Lauca National Park encompasses an area of 1379 square kilometres comprising altiplano, lakes and huge volcanoes. It adjoins Las Vicunas National Reserve to the south. A group of grazing Vicunas with young.
Keywords: High Andes, camelids, flora and fauna, nature reserve

PMR102K-28
Chile, Parinacota: Entering the Lauca National Park with snow-capped volcanoes on all sides.
Keywords: High Andes, barren landscape

PMR102K-27
Chile, Parinacota: Putre, capital of the Parinacota Region, lies at 3500 metres in the Andes, where the Taapaca volcanic complex provides a majestic backdrop. A convenient centre for visiting the Lauca National Park.
Keywords: High Andes, volcano, snow-capped

PMR102K-19
Chile, Parinacota, Arica: Founded by the Spanish in 1541, the city is surrounded by the Atacama Desert, enjoys minimal rainfall, and is known as "the city of eternal spring, where the sun shines every day". Until 1880 it was part of Peru. Chilean flag on El Morro (the Bluff) with one of many Turkey Vultures (Cathartes Aura) flying over.
Keywords: Pacific Coast, cape, national flag, raptor, ornithology

PMR102K-17
Chile, Parinacota, Arica: Founded by the Spanish in 1541, the city is surrounded by the Atacama Desert, enjoys minimal rainfall, and is known as "the city of eternal spring, where the sun shines every day". Until 1880 it was part of Peru. Equestrian statue of Bernardo O'Higgins (1778-1842) the liberator of Chile from the Spaniards, in the Plaza Colón.
Keywords: Pacific Coast, monument, national hero

PMR099K-22
Argentina: San Miguel de Tucumán, the largest city in northern Argentina, was founded in 1565 by Spanish Conquistador, Diego de Villarroel. Well in the gardens of the Casa Historica de Independencia, where an historic congress declared independence from Spain on 9th July 1816.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, historic building, street scene

PMR099K-21
Argentina: San Miguel de Tucumán, the largest city in northern Argentina, was founded in 1565 by Spanish Conquistador, Diego de Villarroel. Bronze plaque in the Casa Historica de Independencia comemmorating the historic congress which declared independence from Spain on 9th July 1816.
Keywords: architecture, street scene, historic building, national heritage, tableau

PMR099K-20
Argentina: San Miguel de Tucumán, the largest city in northern Argentina, was founded in 1565 by Spanish Conquistador, Diego de Villarroel. Gardens of the Casa Historica de Independencia, where an historic congress declared independence from Spain on 9th July 1816.
Keywords: architecture, street scene, historic building, national heritage

PMR099K-13
Argentina: San Miguel de Tucumán, the largest city in northern Argentina, was founded in 1565 by Spanish Conquistador, Diego de Villarroel. Entrance to the Casa Historica de Independencia, where an historic congress declared independence from Spain on 9th July 1816.
Keywords: architecture, street scene, historic building, national heritage

PMR098K-29
Paraguay, Asunción (full name: Nuestra Senora Santa Maria de la Asunción): "El Cabildo" , built in 1844, was the seat of the Executive until 1894 and then of the National Congress of Paraguay until 2003. It now houses the Cultural Centre of the Republic. Here reflected in the pool in Plaza de la Independencia.
Keywords: capital city, architecture

PMR098K-24
Paraguay, Asunción (full name: Nuestra Senora Santa Maria de la Asunción): "El Cabildo" , built in 1844, was the seat of the Executive until 1894 and then of the National Congress of Paraguay until 2003. It now houses the Cultural Centre of the Republic.
Keywords: capital city, architecture

PMR093K-18
Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: the square "Beim Tiergärtner Tor", with café terrace in the foreground and the Imperial Castle in the background.
Keywords: Nürnberg, eating, restarant, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, historic town

PMR093K-17
Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: Imperial Castle, with the Pentagonal Tower (left), Imperial Stables, and Luginsland Tower (behind).
Keywords: Nürnberg, fortress, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, historic town

PMR093K-16
Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: "Heathens' Tower" in the Imperial Castle, with the Palas buildings behind, and a section of the city's fortified defence wall.
Keywords: Nürnberg, fortress, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, historic town

PMR093K-15
Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: half timbered Secretarial Building dating from 1564, in the Imperial Castle courtyard.
Keywords: Nürnberg, historic town, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage

PMR093K-14
Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: Double Eagle arms above the Inner Gate of the Imperial Castle, which separates the Forecourt from the Inner Court.
Keywords: Nürnberg, historic town, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage, fortress, fortifications, gateway

PMR093K-13
Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: forecourt of the Imperial Castle with the "Heathens' Tower" flying the Bavarian flag.
Keywords: Nürnberg, fortress, castle, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, historic town

PMR093K-12
Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: Imperial Castle with "Heathens' Tower" (left) and the small building housing the deep well.
Keywords: Nürnberg, historic town, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage, castle, fortress, half timbered buildings, Bavarian flag

PMR093K-11
Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: old burgher houses with their reflections in the River Pegnitz.
Keywords: Nürnberg, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, historic town

PMR092K-11
Macedonia, Bitola: the ruins of Heraclea Lyncestis, a Greek town probably founded by Philip II of Macedon in the 4th century BC as Lynkestis. During the Roman period it was an important town on the Via Egnatia. In the Byzantine period the town was an important episcopal centre, but was sacked by Ostrogoth/Visigoth forces led by Theodoric the Great in 472 and 479 AD. In the 6th century AD it fell to the Slavs after successive attacks. Here: the Roman amphitheatre, built by the Emperor Hadrian on a hill in the middle of the town, now restored with 20 rows of Prilep marble seats.
Keywords: Byzantine, mosaics, archeological excavations, Byzantine ruins, Roman ruins, Greek ruins, Christian, historic, national heritage, Yugoslavia

PMR092K-10
Macedonia, Bitola: the ruins of Heraclea Lyncestis, a Greek town probably founded by Philip II of Macedon in the 4th century BC as Lynkestis. During the Roman period it was an important town on the Via Egnatia. In the Byzantine period the town was an important episcopal centre, but was sacked by Ostrogoth/Visigoth forces led by Theodoric the Great in 472 and 479 AD. In the 6th century AD it fell to the Slavs after successive attacks. Here: the three panels with fish motifs on the front of the town fountain.
Keywords: Byzantine, Yugoslavia, national heritage, historic, Christian, Greek ruins, Roman ruins, Byzantine ruins, archeological excavations, mosaics

PMR092K-09
Macedonia, Bitola: the ruins of Heraclea Lyncestis, a Greek town probably founded by Philip II of Macedon in the 4th century BC as Lynkestis. During the Roman period it was an important town on the Via Egnatia. In the Byzantine period the town was an important episcopal centre, but was sacked by Ostrogoth/Visigoth forces led by Theodoric the Great in 472 and 479 AD. In the 6th century AD it fell to the Slavs after successive attacks. Here: an almost complete mosaic of a red deer surrounded by plaited-work.
Keywords: Byzantine, Yugoslavia, national heritage, historic, Christian, Greek ruins, Roman ruins, Byzantine ruins, archeological excavations, mosaics

PMR092K-08
Macedonia, Bitola: the ruins of Heraclea Lyncestis, a Greek town probably founded by Philip II of Macedon in the 4th century BC as Lynkestis. During the Roman period it was an important town on the Via Egnatia. In the Byzantine period the town was an important episcopal centre, but was sacked by Ostrogoth/Visigoth forces led by Theodoric the Great in 472 and 479 AD. In the 6th century AD it fell to the Slavs after successive attacks. Here: part of the mosaic in the Large Basilica, showing a lion and a bull. Part of this mosaic appears on the reverse side of the Macedonian 5000 denari banknote issued in 1996.
Keywords: Byzantine, Yugoslavia, national heritage, historic, Christian, Greek ruins, Roman ruins, Byzantine ruins, archeological excavations, mosaics

PMR092K-07
Macedonia, Bitola: the ruins of Heraclea Lyncestis, a Greek town probably founded by Philip II of Macedon in the 4th century BC as Lynkestis. During the Roman period it was an important town on the Via Egnatia. In the Byzantine period the town was an important episcopal centre, but was sacked by Ostrogoth/Visigoth forces led by Theodoric the Great in 472 and 479 AD. In the 6th century AD it fell to the Slavs after successive attacks. Here: a well-preserved mosaic depicting two red deer and a fountain.
Keywords: Byzantine, Yugoslavia, national heritage, historic, Christian, Greek ruins, Roman ruins, Byzantine ruins, archeological excavations, mosaics

PMR092K-06
Macedonia, Bitola: the ruins of Heraclea Lyncestis, a Greek town probably founded by Philip II of Macedon in the 4th century BC as Lynkestis. During the Roman period it was an important town on the Via Egnatia. In the Byzantine period the town was an important episcopal centre, but was sacked by Ostrogoth/Visigoth forces led by Theodoric the Great in 472 and 479 AD. In the 6th century AD it fell to the Slavs after successive attacks. Here: statue of Nemesis in the courthouse, with head and hand missing.
Keywords: Byzantine, mosaics, archeological excavations, Byzantine ruins, Roman ruins, Greek ruins, Christian, historic, national heritage, Yugoslavia

PMR092K-05
Macedonia, Bitola: the ruins of Heraclea Lyncestis, a Greek town probably founded by Philip II of Macedon in the 4th century BC as Lynkestis. During the Roman period it was an important town on the Via Egnatia. In the Byzantine period the town was an important episcopal centre, but was sacked by Ostrogoth/Visigoth forces led by Theodoric the Great in 472 and 479 AD. In the 6th century AD it fell to the Slavs after successive attacks. Here: the hypocaust and underfloor heat circulation system of the baths.
Keywords: Byzantine, mosaics, archeological excavations, Byzantine ruins, Roman ruins, Greek ruins, Christian, historic, national heritage, Yugoslavia

PMR092K-04
Macedonia, Bitola: the ruins of Heraclea Lyncestis, a Greek town probably founded by Philip II of Macedon in the 4th century BC as Lynkestis. During the Roman period it was an important town on the Via Egnatia. In the Byzantine period the town was an important episcopal centre, but was sacked by Ostrogoth/Visigoth forces led by Theodoric the Great in 472 and 479 AD. In the 6th century AD it fell to the Slavs after successive attacks. Here: general view of the ruins, with the baths (left) and the courthouse (right).
Keywords: Byzantine, mosaics, archeological excavations, Byzantine ruins, Roman ruins, Greek ruins, Christian, historic, national heritage, Yugoslavia

PMR092K-03
Macedonia, Bitola: the ruins of Heraclea Lyncestis, a Greek town probably founded by Philip II of Macedon in the 4th century BC as Lynkestis. During the Roman period it was an important town on the Via Egnatia. In the Byzantine period the town was an important episcopal centre, but was sacked by Ostrogoth/Visigoth forces led by Theodoric the Great in 472 and 479 AD. In the 6th century AD it fell to the Slavs after successive attacks. Here: part of a well-preserved mosaic composed of geometrical patterns.
Keywords: Byzantine, Yugoslavia, national heritage, historic, Christian, Greek ruins, Roman ruins, Byzantine ruins, archeological excavations, mosaics

PMR092K-02
Macedonia, Bitola: the ruins of Heraclea Lyncestis, a Greek town probably founded by Philip II of Macedon in the 4th century BC as Lynkestis. During the Roman period it was an important town on the Via Egnatia. In the Byzantine period the town was an important episcopal centre, but was sacked by Ostrogoth/Visigoth forces led by Theodoric the Great in 472 and 479 AD. In the 6th century AD it fell to the Slavs after successive attacks. Here: a mosaic with illustrations of a variety of different birds amid geometrical patterns.
Keywords: Byzantine, mosaics, archeological excavations, Byzantine ruins, Roman ruins, Greek ruins, Christian, historic, national heritage, Yugoslavia

PMR092K-01
Macedonia, Bitola: the ruins of Heraclea Lyncestis, a Greek town probably founded by Philip II of Macedon in the 4th century BC as Lynkestis. During the Roman period it was an important town on the Via Egnatia. In the Byzantine period the town was an important episcopal centre, but was sacked by Ostrogoth/Visigoth forces led by Theodoric the Great in 472 and 479 AD. In the 6th century AD it fell to the Slavs after successive attacks. Here: part of the "small" Basilica with its mosaic floor.
Keywords: Byzantine, Yugoslavia, national heritage, historic, Christian, Greek ruins, Roman ruins, Byzantine ruins, archeological excavations, mosaics

PMR091K-36
Macedonia, Bitola: the pedestrian precinct with minarets of the two mosques, Isaac Beg (left) and Yeni (right).
Keywords: Yugoslavia, picturesque, national heritage, historic

PMR091K-31
Macedonia, Bitola: Isaac Beg Mosque, with its 45-metre minaret, was commissioned by Isaac Chelebi Ibn Asa in 1508, and is set in well tended flower gardens.
Keywords: Yugoslavia, picturesque, national heritage, historic, minaret, Islam, Muslim

PMR091K-30
Macedonia, Bitola: Isaac Beg Mosque, with its 45-metre minaret, was commissioned by Isaac Chelebi Ibn Asa in 1508, and is set in well tended flower gardens.
Keywords: Yugoslavia, picturesque, national heritage, historic, minaret, Islam, Muslim

PMR091K-29
Macedonia, Bitola: the 35-metre Clock Tower dates back to 1664, but acquired its present appearance in the 19th century.
Keywords: Yugoslavia, historic, national heritage, picturesque

PMR091K-26
Macedonia, Skopje: devastated by an earthquake on 26th July 1963, the capital city has been largely rebuilt. Fortress Kale, overlooking the city, was first built in 536 after Roman Scupi was destroyed by an earthquake in 518 AD. The present fortifications date mainly from Ottoman times.
Keywords: historic, reflections, castle, fortifications, picturesque, national heritage, Yugoslavia

PMR091K-25
Macedonia, Skopje: devastated by an earthquake on 26th July 1963, the capital city has been largely rebuilt. The Clock Tower, built in 1566-72, was damaged in the 1963 earthquake and the clockwork was lost. It has now been replaced and is visible all over the bazaar.
Keywords: historic, Yugoslavia, picturesque, national heritage

PMR091K-24
Macedonia, Skopje: devastated by an earthquake on 26th July 1963, the capital city has been largely rebuilt. Sveta Bogorodica Church, built in 1835, burnt down by Bulgarians in 1944 and now rebuilt once more.
Keywords: Orthodox church, Yugoslavia, picturesque, national heritage, historic, Christian

PMR091K-23
Kosovo, Pristina, the new capital city of a new country: an Orthodox church and cemetery on the outskirts of the city.
Keywords: Orthodox church, Yugoslavia, picturesque, national heritage, historic, Christian

PMR091K-22
Kosovo, Pristina, the new capital city of a new country: the National Library, opened in 1982, designed by a Croatian architect, Andrija Mutnjakovic.
Keywords: modern architecture, Yugoslavia

PMR091K-18
Kosovo, Pristina, the new capital city of a new country: equestrian statue of national hero Skanderbeg (Gjergj Kastrioti).
Keywords: historic, Yugoslavia, monument, national heritage

PMR091K-17
Macedonia, Skopje: devastated by an earthquake on 26th July 1963, the capital city has been largely rebuilt. Isa Beu Mosque and Medrese (religious university), founded in 1440.
Keywords: historic, medrasa, minaret, Muslim, Islam, picturesque, national heritage

PMR091K-16
Macedonia, Skopje: devastated by an earthquake on 26th July 1963, the capital city has been largely rebuilt. "Carsija" Bazaar is about one thousand years old; a typical cobbled street in the "Bitbazaar" with minaret behind and distant dome of Mustafa Pasha Mosque.
Keywords: historic, Yugoslavia, street scene, picturesque, national heritage

PMR091K-15
Macedonia, Skopje: devastated by an earthquake on 26th July 1963, the capital city has been largely rebuilt. "Carsija" Bazaar is about one thousand years old; a typical cobbled street in the "Bitbazaar".
Keywords: historic, Yugoslavia, picturesque, national heritage, street scene

PMR091K-14
Macedonia, Skopje: devastated by an earthquake on 26th July 1963, the capital city has been largely rebuilt. "Carsija" Bazaar is about one thousand years old; a typical cobbled street with minaret behind.
Keywords: historic, Yugoslavia, street scene, picturesque, national heritage

PMR091K-13
Macedonia, Skopje: devastated by an earthquake on 26th July 1963, the capital city has been largely rebuilt. 15th century Daut-Pasha Amam (baths), architecturally notable, is now home to the city's modern art gallery.
Keywords: historic, Yugoslavia, national heritage, picturesque, Turkish baths, architecture

PMR091K-12
Macedonia, Skopje: devastated by an earthquake on 26th July 1963, the capital city has been largely rebuilt. Fortress Kale, overlooking the city, was first built in 536 after Roman Scupi was destroyed by an earthquake in 518 AD. The present fortifications date mainly from Ottoman times.
Keywords: historic, Yugoslavia, national heritage, picturesque, fortifications, castle

PMR091K-11
Macedonia, Skopje: devastated by an earthquake on 26th July 1963, the capital city has been largely rebuilt. 15th century Ottoman stone bridge linking the two sides of the city over the River Vardar.
Keywords: historic, Yugoslavia, national heritage, picturesque

PMR091K-10
Macedonia, Skopje: the ruins of Skupi, a Roman colony founded by Domitian between 81 and 96 AD, but abandoned in 518 AD after an earthquake completely destroyed the city.
Keywords: historic, archeology, excavation, Yugoslavia, national heritage

PMR091K-09
Macedonia, Tetovo: Arabati Baba Tekke, a Bekteshi Dervish prayer hall built by Redzep Pasha in the 18th century, in its well-tended gardens.
Keywords: historic, Muslim, Islam, minaret, mosque, Yugoslavia, national heritage

PMR091K-08
Macedonia, Mavrovo: Monastery of St. Jovan Bigorsky (St John the Baptist) on the steep side of the gorge of the River Radika. Founded in 1020, the monastery church (right) contains an iconostasis which is a masterpiece of woodcarving. The entrance is decorated with the Macedonian flag.
Keywords: Orthodox church, Byzantine architecture, Yugoslavia, national heritage, historic, Christian

PMR091K-07
Macedonia, Mavrovo: Monastery of St. Jovan Bigorsky (St John the Baptist) on the steep side of the gorge of the River Radika. Founded in 1020, the monastery church contains an iconostasis which is a masterpiece of woodcarving. On these wooden galleries are the "konaks" or lodgings for visitors.
Keywords: Orthodox church, Christian, historic, national heritage, Yugoslavia

PMR091K-06
Macedonia, Ohrid: statue of the town's patron saint, St. Clement, by Tome Serafimovski, in the town centre.
Keywords: Christian, Yugoslavia, monument, national heritage, historic

PMR091K-05
Macedonia, Ohrid: display of religious wooden carvings for pilgrims, in the Fortress of King Samuil, who reigned from 976 to 1014 AD.
Keywords: Orthodox church, Yugoslavia, national heritage, historic, Christian

PMR091K-04
Macedonia, Ohrid: the Upper Gate (Gorna Porta) of the Fortress of King Samuil, who reigned 976-1014 AD, is the only remaining gate.
Keywords: national heritage, fortifications, historic castle, Yugoslavia

PMR091K-03
Macedonia, Ohrid: St. Clement's Monastery of Bogoroditsa-Peribleptos commissioned by Progon Zgur in 1295.
Keywords: Byzantine architecture, Yugoslavia, Orthodox church, Christian, historic, national heritage

PMR091K-02
Macedonia, Ohrid: 3rd century BC Greek amphitheatre with 13 rows of seats (rebuilt 2002) and a capacity of 5000 people.
Keywords: national heritage, excavation, archeology, historic site, Greek architecture, Yugoslavia

PMR091K-01
Macedonia, Ohrid: the Romanesque Church of St. Sofia, built in the 11th century, contains uniquely important frescoes.
Keywords: Byzantine architecture, Yugoslavia, Orthodox church, Christian, historic, national heritage

PMR090K-31
Macedonia, Ohrid: the Romanesque Church of St. Sofia, built in the 11th century, contains uniquely important frescoes.
Keywords: Byzantine architecture, Yugoslavia, Orthodox church, Christian, historic, national heritage

PMR090K-30
Macedonia, Ohrid: originally founded by St. Clement in 893, the Monastery of St. Panteleimon was completely rebuilt in 2002 after the site had been occupied by the Sultan Mohamed Mosque for 450 years.
Keywords: Byzantine architecture, Yugoslavia, national heritage, historic, Christian, Orthodox church

PMR090K-29
Macedonia, Ohrid: the fortress of King Samuil, who reigned 976-1014 AD, with a view of the town beyond the crenellated corner tower. The site was already fortified in the 4th century BC.
Keywords: historic, Yugoslavia, national heritage, castle, panorama

PMR090K-28
Macedonia, Ohrid: view of the town and Lake Ohrid from the fortress of King Samuil, who reigned 976-1014 AD.
Keywords: historic, Yugoslavia, national heritage, panorama, waterside

PMR090K-27
Macedonia, Ohrid: originally founded by St. Clement in 893, the Monastery of St. Panteleimon was completely rebuilt in 2002 after the site had been occupied by the Sultan Mohamed Mosque for 450 years.
Keywords: Byzantine architecture, Yugoslavia, national heritage, historic, Christian, Orthodox church

PMR090K-26
Macedonia, Ohrid: the fortress of King Samuil, who reigned 976-1014 AD, with a view of the crenellated walls and defence towers. The site was already fortified in the 4th century BC. Lake Ohrid in the background.
Keywords: historic, Yugoslavia, national heritage, fortifications, historic building

PMR090K-25
Macedonia, Ohrid: the fortress of King Samuil, who reigned 976-1014 AD, with a view of the town beyond the fortifications. The site was already fortified in the 4th century BC.
Keywords: historic, Yugoslavia, national heritage

PMR090K-20
Albania: Kruja, site of Skanderbeg's fortress, from where he resisted the might of the Ottoman army from 1443 to 1466. Equestrian statue of national hero Skanderbeg (Gjergi Kastrioti, 1405-1466).
Keywords: Shqiperia, monument, Kruje, fortifications, ruined fortress, citadel

PMR090K-15
Albania, Berat: Ottoman houses mounting the hillside give the town its pseudonym "town of a thousand windows". In the 6th century BC it 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: houses in the Gorica quarter, on the other side of the River Osum, in late afternoon.
Keywords: Shqiperia, architecture, Turkish houses, historic town, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval

PMR090K-14
Albania, Berat: Ottoman houses mounting the hillside give the town its pseudonym "town of a thousand windows". In the 6th century BC it 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: the 16th century "Leaden Mosque" (Xhamie e Plumbit), so called after the lead-coated domes of the roof.
Keywords: Shqiperia, Muslim, Islam, minaret, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage, historic town, architecture

PMR090K-13
Albania, Berat: Ottoman houses mounting the hillside give the town its pseudonym "town of a thousand windows". In the 6th century BC it 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: the bus terminus for the yellow "furgons" (minibuses) with the Orthodox Cathedral behind.
Keywords: Shqiperia, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage, historic town, Turkish houses, architecture

PMR090K-12
Albania, Berat: Ottoman houses mounting the hillside give the town its pseudonym "town of a thousand windows". In the 6th century BC it 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: Helveti-teqe (prayer hall) of the Bekteshi Dervish order, built in 1782.
Keywords: Shqiperia, Muslim, Islam, Ottoman, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage, historic town, architecture

PMR090K-11
Albania, Berat: Ottoman houses mounting the hillside give the town its pseudonym "town of a thousand windows". In the 6th century BC it 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: Helveti-teqe (prayer hall) of the Bekteshi Dervish order, built in 1782, and local inhabitant.
Keywords: Shqiperia, Muslim, Islam, architecture, Turkish houses, historic town, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, Ottoman

PMR090K-10
Albania, Berat: Ottoman houses mounting the hillside give the town its pseudonym "town of a thousand windows". In the 6th century BC it 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 former "Han" (Turkish inn), built at the end of the17th century, in the town centre.
Keywords: Shqiperia, architecture, Turkish houses, historic town, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval

PMR090K-09
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 square in the old walled citadel on the hill ("Kala"), with curved-roofed Ottoman hall in the foreground, and the fortified walls and towers of the citadel behind.
Keywords: Shqiperia, Ottoman, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage, historic town, Turkish houses, architecture

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

PMR090K-07
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 cobbled street in the old walled citadel on the hilltop ("Kala"), with whitewashed Ottoman houses grow vines and flowers.
Keywords: Shqiperia, Ottoman, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage, historic town, Turkish houses, architecture

PMR090K-06
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 cobbled street in the old walled citadel on the hilltop ("Kala"), with a row of Ottoman houses.
Keywords: Shqiperia, Ottoman, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage, historic town, Turkish houses, architecture

PMR090K-05
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 cobbled street in the old walled citadel on the hilltop ("Kala"), with the owner of the five-roomed house, Abdulla, a confirmed Communist and supporter of Enver Hoxha, standing in front of the door.
Keywords: Shqiperia, architecture, Turkish houses, historic town, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, Ottoman

PMR090K-04
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 ship-like house in the old town occupies an acute angle between two streets.
Keywords: Shqiperia, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage, historic town, Turkish houses, architecture

PMR090K-03
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 diminutive ironmonger's shop with a large variety of wares on display.
Keywords: Shqiperia, small business, free enterprise, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage, historic town, Turkish houses, architecture

PMR090K-02
Albania, Berat: Ottoman houses mounting the hillside give the town its pseudonym "town of a thousand windows". In the 6th century BC it 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.
Keywords: Shqiperia, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage, historic town, Turkish houses, architecture

PMR090K-01
Albania, Berat: Ottoman houses mounting the hillside give the town its pseudonym "town of a thousand windows". In the 6th century BC it 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.
Keywords: Shqiperia, architecture, Turkish houses, historic town, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval

PMR089K-26
Albania, Tirana: National Historical Museum in Sheshi Skenderbej (Skanderbeg Square), with flower gardens and pool in the foreground..
Keywords: Shqiperia, mosaic, modern architecture, capital city

PMR089K-25
Albania, Tirana: "The Albanians", a mosaic on the facade of the National Historical Museum in Sheshi Skenderbej (Skanderbeg Square).
Keywords: Shqiperia, capital city, architecture, socialism, social activism, revolutionaries, proletariat, people's struggle

PMR089K-24
Albania, Tirana: Sheshi Skenderbej (Skanderbeg Square) with the Skanderbeg (Gjeerhi Kastrioti) equestrian statue. Skanderbeg (1405-1468) is the national hero of Albania, having driven out the Ottoman occupiers for a period of 20 years. In the background is the Et'hem Beu Mosque and the Palace of Culture. Flowerbeds in the foreground.
Keywords: Shqiperia, minaret, mosque, architecture, capital city

PMR089K-23
Albania, Tirana: Sheshi Skenderbej (Skanderbeg Square) with the Skanderbeg (Gjeerhi Kastrioti) equestrian statue. Skanderbeg (1405-1468) is the national hero of Albania, having driven out the Ottoman occupiers for a period of 20 years. In the background is the Et'hem Beu Mosque.
Keywords: Shqiperia, minaret, mosque, architecture, capital city

PMR089K-21
Montenegro, Cetinje (the old capital): Vlaska Crkva (church) dates from 1450 and is believed to be the oldest building in Montenegro.
Keywords: picturesque, mediaeval, national heritage, historic city, Yugoslavia

PMR089K-20
Montenegro, Cetinje (the old capital): a typical street in this small town of 19,000 inhabitants.
Keywords: picturesque, mediaeval, national heritage, historic city, Yugoslavia

PMR089K-19
Montenegro, Cetinje (the old capital): Orthodox Monastery of Cetinje, founded by Ivan Crnojevic in 1484, showing the main entrance and belltower.
Keywords: picturesque, mediaeval, national heritage, Yugoslavia

PMR089K-18
Montenegro, Cetinje (the old capital): Orthodox Monastery of Cetinje, founded by Ivan Crnojevic in 1484.
Keywords: picturesque, mediaeval, national heritage, Yugoslavia

PMR089K-17
Montenegro: Kotor, a UNESCO World Heritage site, has a history going back to Roman times when it was known as Acruvium.
The massive Kampana Bastion and the town's north wall, with Mount Lovcen and Castel St. John, an Illyrian fort, in the background.
Keywords: picturesque, Yugoslavia, port, historic city, bastions, ramparts, fortifications, fortress, national heritage, mediaeval

PMR089K-16
Montenegro: Kotor, a UNESCO World Heritage site, has a history going back to Roman times when it was known as Acruvium.
The Sea Gate, West Gate (1555) and Duke's (Providur's) Palace above it, from the Riva.
Keywords: picturesque, Yugoslavia, port, historic city, bastions, ramparts, fortifications, fortress, national heritage, mediaeval

PMR089K-15
Montenegro: Kotor, a UNESCO World Heritage site, has a history going back to Roman times when it was known as Acruvium.
the Gurdic Bastion and the South Gate, which has three doors, from the 13th, 17th, and 18th centuries.
Keywords: picturesque, Yugoslavia, port, historic city, bastions, ramparts, fortifications, fortress, national heritage, mediaeval

PMR089K-14
Montenegro: Kotor, a UNESCO World Heritage site, has a history going back to Roman times when it was known as Acruvium.
a street in the old town (Stari Grad), overlooked by Mount Lovcen and Castel St. John, an Illyrian fort.
Keywords: picturesque, Yugoslavia, port, historic city, bastions, ramparts, fortifications, fortress, national heritage, mediaeval

PMR089K-13
Montenegro: Kotor, a UNESCO World Heritage site, has a history going back to Roman times when it was known as Acruvium.
View of the Gulf of Kotor, surrounded by precipitous mountains, and the new town.
Keywords: picturesque, Yugoslavia, port, historic city, bastions, ramparts, fortifications, fortress, national heritage, mediaeval

PMR089K-12
Montenegro: Kotor, a UNESCO World Heritage site, has a history going back to Roman times when it was known as Acruvium.
View of the Gulf of Kotor with part of the old town (Stari Grad) and part of the Castel St. John, an Illyrian fort (260 metres high).
Keywords: picturesque, Yugoslavia, port, historic city, bastions, ramparts, fortifications, fortress, national heritage, mediaeval

PMR089K-11
Montenegro: Kotor, a UNESCO World Heritage site, has a history going back to Roman times when it was known as Acruvium.
Bird's eye view of the complete harbour from the Castel St. John, an Illyrian fort (260 metres high).
Keywords: picturesque, Yugoslavia, port, historic city, bastions, ramparts, fortifications, fortress, national heritage, mediaeval

PMR089K-10
Montenegro: Kotor, a UNESCO World Heritage site, has a history going back to Roman times when it was known as Acruvium.
View of the Gulf of Kotor and flag of Montenegro from Castel St. John, an Illyrian fort, (260 metres high).
Keywords: picturesque, mediaeval, national heritage, fortress, fortifications, ramparts, bastions, historic city, port, Yugoslavia

PMR089K-09
Montenegro: Kotor, a UNESCO World Heritage site, has a history going back to Roman times when it was known as Acruvium.
View of the old town (Stari Grad) and jetty from the Church of Our Lady of Remedy.
Keywords: picturesque, panorama, Yugoslavia, port, historic city, bastions, ramparts, fortifications, fortress, national heritage, mediaeval

PMR089K-08
Montenegro: Kotor, a UNESCO World Heritage site, has a history going back to Roman times when it was known as Acruvium.
Part view of the old town (Stari Grad) and jetty, from the Roko fortification.
Keywords: picturesque, Yugoslavia, mediaeval, national heritage, fortress, fortifications, ramparts, bastions, historic city, port

PMR089K-04
Montenegro, Podgorica: Turkish (?) belltower in the centre of the new capital city.
Keywords: mediaeval, Yugoslavia, historic city, national heritage

PMR088K-33
Croatia, Sveti Stefan: the tiny hotel island, connected by a causeway to the mainland, is a fashionable resort.
Keywords: picturesque, mediaeval, national heritage, port, Yugoslavia

PMR088K-32
Croatia, Dalmatia, Dubrovnik: the wooded island of Lokrum, seen over the rooftops from Fort Minceta.
Keywords: picturesque, Yugoslavia, port, historic city, bastions, ramparts, impregnable, fortifications, fortress, national heritage, mediaeval

PMR088K-31
Croatia, Dalmatia, Dubrovnik: the wooded island of Lokrum, seen over the rooftops of the city.
Keywords: picturesque, Yugoslavia, port, historic city, bastions, ramparts, impregnable, fortifications, fortress, national heritage, mediaeval

PMR088K-30
Croatia, Dalmatia, Dubrovnik: the Belltower on Placa, as seen from the city walls over the Pile Gate.
Keywords: picturesque, Yugoslavia, port, historic city, bastions, ramparts, impregnable, fortifications, fortress, national heritage, mediaeval

PMR088K-29
Croatia, Dalmatia, Dubrovnik: the main street, Placa (or Stradun) with the belltower at the end, and the Franciscan Monastery on the left.
Keywords: picturesque, Yugoslavia, port, historic city, bastions, ramparts, impregnable, fortifications, fortress, national heritage, mediaeval

PMR088K-28
Croatia, Dalmatia, Dubrovnik: Big Onofrio's Fountain, designed by Onofrio della Casa in 1438, near Pile Gate.
Keywords: picturesque, mediaeval, national heritage, fortress, fortifications, impregnable, ramparts, bastions, historic city, port, Yugoslavia

PMR088K-27
Croatia, Dalmatia, Dubrovnik: Fort Minceta and the north-west city wall with the Pile Gate and some of the museum exhibits in the foreground.
Keywords: picturesque, mediaeval, national heritage, fortress, fortifications, impregnable, ramparts, bastions, historic city, port, Yugoslavia

PMR088K-26
Croatia, Dalmatia, Dubrovnik: restaurant in the forrmer cloisters of the Convent of St. Claire, founded in 1290.
Keywords: picturesque, mediaeval, national heritage, fortress, fortifications, impregnable, ramparts, bastions, historic city, port, Yugoslavia

PMR088K-25
Croatia, Dalmatia, Dubrovnik: part of the south wall standing on precipitate cliffs above the sea.
Keywords: picturesque, Yugoslavia, port, historic city, bastions, ramparts, impregnable, fortifications, fortress, national heritage, mediaeval

PMR088K-24
Croatia, Dalmatia, Dubrovnik: Fort Minceta and the entrance to the city walls, with the Franciscan Monastery in the foreground.
Keywords: picturesque, port, historic city, bastions, ramparts, impregnable, fortifications, fortress, national heritage, mediaeval

PMR088K-23
Croatia, Dalmatia, Dubrovnik: old roofs and new!
Keywords: picturesque, mediaeval, national heritage, fortress, fortifications, impregnable, ramparts, bastions, historic city, port, Yugoslavia

PMR088K-22
Croatia, Dalmatia, Dubrovnik: the triangular-shaped Fort Lovrijenac (11th century)(left, perched on its rock) and Fort Bokar (right, part of the city walls).)
Keywords: picturesque, Yugoslavia, port, historic city, bastions, ramparts, impregnable, fortifications, fortress, national heritage, mediaeval

PMR088K-21
Croatia, Dalmatia, Dubrovnik: close-up view of a speed boat and passengers, from the walls of the city.
Keywords: picturesque, Yugoslavia, port, historic city, bastions, ramparts, impregnable, fortifications, fortress, national heritage, mediaeval

PMR088K-20
Croatia, Dalmatia, Dubrovnik: part of Fort St. John, with a view of the coast to the south, and speed boat.
Keywords: picturesque, Yugoslavia, port, historic city, bastions, ramparts, impregnable, fortifications, fortress, national heritage, mediaeval

PMR088K-19
Croatia, Dalmatia, Dubrovnik: a section of the south wall, and seascape.
Keywords: picturesque, Yugoslavia, port, historic city, bastions, ramparts, impregnable, fortifications, fortress, national heritage, mediaeval

PMR088K-18
Croatia, Dalmatia, Dubrovnik: the mighty Fort Bokar, the city wall, and sunbathers on the rocks outside the walls.
Keywords: picturesque, mediaeval, national heritage, fortress, fortifications, impregnable, ramparts, bastions, historic city, port, Yugoslavia

PMR088K-17
Croatia, Dalmatia, Dubrovnik: view of Fort Minceta and north wall over the (mostly new) rooftops of the city.
Keywords: picturesque, Yugoslavia, port, historic city, bastions, ramparts, impregnable, fortifications, fortress, national heritage, mediaeval

PMR088K-16
Croatia, Dalmatia, Dubrovnik: the harbour with Fort Revelin and the Ploce Gate, from Fort St. John.
Keywords: picturesque, Yugoslavia, port, historic city, bastions, ramparts, impregnable, fortifications, fortress, national heritage, mediaeval

PMR088K-15
Croatia, Dalmatia, Dubrovnik: the harbour and quay with the Dominican Monastery, from the city walls.
Keywords: picturesque, mediaeval, national heritage, fortress, fortifications, impregnable, ramparts, bastions, historic city, port, Yugoslavia

PMR088K-14
Croatia, Dalmatia, Dubrovnik: musician in traditional costume playing the tambura by Onofrio's Fountain.
Keywords: picturesque, mediaeval, national heritage, fortress, fortifications, impregnable, ramparts, bastions, historic city, port, Yugoslavia

PMR088K-13
Croatia, Dalmatia, Dubrovnik: Romanesque columns and courtyard in the cloister of the Franciscan Monastery.
Keywords: picturesque, Yugoslavia, port, historic city, bastions, ramparts, impregnable, fortifications, fortress, national heritage, mediaeval

PMR088K-12
Croatia, Dalmatia, Dubrovnik: a variety of carved stone column capitals in the Romanesque cloister of the Franciscan Monastery.
Keywords: picturesque, Yugoslavia, port, historic city, bastions, ramparts, impregnable, fortifications, fortress, national heritage, mediaeval

PMR088K-11
Croatia, Dalmatia, Dubrovnik: view of the city's mighty north wall and bastions, from Fort Minceta.
Keywords: picturesque, Yugoslavia, port, historic city, bastions, ramparts, impregnable, fortifications, fortress, national heritage, mediaeval

PMR088K-10
Croatia, Dalmatia, Dubrovnik: Fort Minceta and the city walls from Pile Gate, with palm trees and Oleanders in bloom.
Keywords: picturesque, Yugoslavia, port, historic city, bastions, ramparts, impregnable, fortifications, fortress, national heritage, mediaeval

PMR088K-09
Croatia, Dalmatia, Dubrovnik: Orlando's Column (= Roland) has stood for centuries in Placa and is regarded as a symbol of Dubrovnik's freedom.
Keywords: picturesque, statue, Yugoslavia, port, historic city, bastions, ramparts, impregnable, fortifications, fortress, national heritage, mediaeval

PMR088K-08
Croatia, Dalmatia, Dubrovnik: the Small Onofrio's Fountain, provides fresh water from the Dubrovnik River (designed by Onofrio della Casa in 1438).
Keywords: picturesque, Yugoslavia, port, historic city, bastions, ramparts, impregnable, fortifications, fortress, national heritage, mediaeval

PMR088K-07
Croatia, Dalmatia, Dubrovnik: view along the main street, Placa (or Stradun) with belltower and marble paving, polished by the feet of innumerable residents and visitors.
Keywords: picturesque, Yugoslavia, port, historic city, bastions, ramparts, impregnable, fortifications, fortress, national heritage, mediaeval

PMR088K-06
Croatia, Dalmatia, Dubrovnik: view down on the city, with harbour and fortifications, from the coast road.
Keywords: picturesque, Yugoslavia, port, historic city, bastions, ramparts, impregnable, fortifications, fortress, national heritage, mediaeval

PMR088K-05
Bosnia and Herzegovina: notice reading "Welcome to Republic of Srpska" (Serbia) south of Trebinje, an area occupied chiefly by Serbs.
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Bosniaks, Ottoman, historic, national heritage, picturesque, Yugoslavia

PMR088K-02
Bosnia and Herzegovina, Trebinje: River Trebisnijica and the Stone Bridge and mountains, looking north.
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Bosniaks, Ottoman, historic, national heritage, picturesque, Yugoslavia

PMR088K-01
Bosnia and Herzegovina, Trebinje: fortified wall of the Stari Grad (old town), viewed from the town park.
Keywords: Islam, Yugoslavia, picturesque, national heritage, historic, Ottoman, Bosniaks, Muslim

PMR087K-36
Bosnia and Herzegovina, Trebinje: the road from Sarajevo drops down revealing Trebinje spread out below.
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Bosniaks, Ottoman, historic, national heritage, picturesque, panorama

PMR087K-35
Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bileca: azure-blue Bilecko jez (lake), about 15 kilometres north of Trebinje.
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Bosniaks, Ottoman, historic, national heritage, picturesque

PMR087K-34
Bosnia and Herzegovina, Sarajevo: the Latin Bridge over the River Miljacka where Archduke Ferdinand was assassinated in 1914, plunging the world into war.
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Bosniaks, Ottoman, historic, national heritage, picturesque, momentous events

PMR087K-33
Bosnia and Herzegovina, Sarajevo: the bridge over the River Miljacka reflected in the water, looking towards Zmajevac.
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Bosniaks, Ottoman, historic, national heritage, picturesque

PMR087K-32
Bosnia and Herzegovina, Sarajevo: the sebilj (fountain) in "Pigeon Square" is the centre of old Sarajevo.
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Bosniaks, Ottoman, historic, national heritage, picturesque, minaret, mosque

PMR087K-31
Bosnia and Herzegovina, Sarajevo: bazaar area with numerous cafés and the Bascarsija Mosque.
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Bosniaks, Ottoman, historic, national heritage, picturesque, minaret

PMR087K-30
Bosnia and Herzegovina, Sarajevo: typical cobbled street in the old Ottoman Bascarsija quarter
Keywords: Islam, picturesque, national heritage, historic, Ottoman, Bosniaks, Muslim

PMR087K-29
Bosnia and Herzegovina, Blagaj: the River Buna, gushing from an underground "karst system", is a popular outing for residents of Mostar, 15 kilometres away.
Keywords: Islam, picturesque, national heritage, historic, Ottoman, Bosniaks, Muslim

PMR087K-28
Bosnia and Herzegovina, Mostar: some of the damaged buildings are still empty shells, waiting to be rebuilt.
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Bosniaks, Ottoman, historic, national heritage, picturesque, war damage

PMR087K-27
Bosnia and Herzegovina, Mostar: the old Turkish bridge (Stari Most) spanning the Neretva River, destroyed on 9th November 1993 by shellfire, has been rebuilt and was reopened in July 2004. View from the Ottoman quarter, showing the bridge towers "Tara" (left) and "Helebija" (right).
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Bosniaks, Ottoman, historic, national heritage, picturesque

PMR087K-26
Bosnia and Herzegovina, Mostar: Kujundziluk cobbled old town got its name from "kujunzije" (copper smith).
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Bosniaks, Ottoman, historic, national heritage, picturesque, mosque, minaret

PMR087K-25
Bosnia and Herzegovina, Mostar: the River Neretva with the Koski Mehmet Pasa Mosque and the old Ottoman quarter.
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Bosniaks, Ottoman, historic, national heritage, picturesque, minaret

PMR087K-24
Bosnia and Herzegovina, Mostar: the new road bridge over the River Neretva, downstream fro the Stari Most.
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Bosniaks, Ottoman, historic, national heritage, picturesque

PMR087K-23
Bosnia and Herzegovina, Mostar: the old Turkish bridge (Stari Most) spanning the Neretva River, destroyed on 9th November 1993 by shellfire, has been rebuilt and was reopened in July 2004.
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Bosniaks, Ottoman, historic, national heritage, picturesque

PMR087K-22
Bosnia and Herzegovina, Mostar: the old Turkish bridge (Stari Most) spanning the Neretva River, destroyed on 9th November 1993 by shellfire, has been rebuilt and was reopened in July 2004. A young man plunging from the parapet into the river for the spectators.
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Bosniaks, Ottoman, historic, national heritage, picturesque, daring, high diving

PMR087K-21
Bosnia and Herzegovina, Mostar: many of the old stone houses have new roofs after shell damage 1992-5.
Keywords: Islam, picturesque, national heritage, historic, Ottoman, Bosniaks, Muslim

PMR087K-20
Bosnia and Herzegovina, Mostar: shops and cafés in restored Ottoman houses are attracting tourists again after the fighting of 1992-5.
Keywords: Islam, minaret, mosque, picturesque, national heritage, historic, Ottoman, Bosniaks, Muslim

PMR087K-18
Croatia, Dalmatiia,Trogir, a UNESCO World Heritage site: late afternoon view of the island, promenade and quayside filled with moored yachts, from Kamerlengo Castle.
Keywords: national heritage, harbour, panorama, Yugoslavia, Romanesque architecture, mediaeval, picturesque, historic town

PMR087K-17
Croatia, Dalmatiia,Trogir, a UNESCO World Heritage site: the clocktower of St. Sebastian and the 15th century town hall in trg (square) Ivana Pavla.
Keywords: national heritage, historic town, picturesque, mediaeval, Romanesque architecture, Yugoslavia

PMR087K-16
Croatia, Dalmatiia,Trogir, a UNESCO World Heritage site: the magnificent Romanesque doorway of the church of St. Lawrence carved by Master Radovan in 1240 AD, showing Adam and Eve, the birth of Christ (centre), and the two lions.
Keywords: national heritage, historic town, picturesque, mediaeval, Romanesque architecture, Yugoslavia

PMR087K-15
Croatia, Dalmatiia,Trogir, a UNESCO World Heritage site: the magnificent Romanesque doorway of the church of St. Lawrence carved by Master Radovan in 1240 AD.
Keywords: national heritage, historic town, picturesque, mediaeval, Romanesque architecture, Yugoslavia

PMR087K-14
Croatia, Dalmatiia,Trogir, a UNESCO World Heritage site: a closer view of the private yachts and pleasure craft moored at the quay.
Keywords: national heritage, historic town, picturesque, mediaeval, Romanesque architecture, Yugoslavia

PMR087K-12
Croatia, Dalmatiia,Trogir, a UNESCO World Heritage site: view of the island with promenade and quayside from Kamerlengo Castle, dating from 1420.
Keywords: national heritage, panorama, Yugoslavia, Romanesque architecture, mediaeval, picturesque, historic town

PMR087K-11
Croatia, Dalmatia, Solin: ruins of the ancient town of Salona, capital of the Roman province of Dalmatia, inhabited until 614 AD when it was taken by barbarians. Here: a beautifully carved sarcophagus cover, just unearthed.
Keywords: Roman ruins, Yugoslavia, national heritage, historic, excavations, archeology, Roman architecture

PMR087K-10
Croatia, Dalmatia, Solin: ruins of the ancient town of Salona, capital of the Roman province of Dalmatia, inhabited until 614 AD when it was taken by barbarians. General view of the ruins with the town basilica discernible at the rear.
Keywords: Roman ruins, Roman architecture, archeology, excavations, historic, national heritage, Yugoslavia

PMR087K-09
Croatia, Dalmatia, Solin: ruins of the ancient town of Salona, capital of the Roman province of Dalmatia, inhabited until 614 AD when it was taken by barbarians. The amphitheatre, dating from the 2nd century AD.
Keywords: Roman ruins, Roman architecture, archeology, excavations, historic, national heritage, Yugoslavia

PMR087K-08
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: a Romanesque clocktower and belfry, flanking the passage to the Roman "Iron Gate" in Narodni Trg.
Keywords: national heritage, Yugoslavia, Roman architecture, mediaeval, picturesque, historic town

PMR087K-07
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: a colourful Bougainvillea, spreading itself right across a square within the Roman walls of the palace.
Keywords: national heritage, Yugoslavia, Roman architecture, mediaeval, picturesque, historic town

PMR087K-06
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: an ancient house, still occupied, within the Roman walls.
Keywords: national heritage, Yugoslavia, Roman architecture, mediaeval, picturesque, historic town

PMR087K-05
Croatia, Dalmatia, Split: Trg Republike (Republic Square) surrounded by the 19th century neo-Renaissance "Prokuratien".
Keywords: national heritage, arcade, Renaissance architecture, Yugoslavia, picturesque, historic town

PMR087K-04
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: some of the dwellings built onto the ancient Roman walls.
Keywords: national heritage, historic town, picturesque, mediaeval, Roman architecture, Yugoslavia

PMR087K-03
Croatia, Dalmatia, Split: the new marble promenade, "Riva", laid out with palm trees, shrubs and fountains.
Keywords: national heritage, Yugoslavia, picturesque, historic town

PMR087K-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 200-metre-long south wall, overlooking the new marble promenade, "Riva", laid out with palm trees, shrubs and fountains. Fishing boat to the left.
Keywords: national heritage, Yugoslavia, Roman architecture, mediaeval, picturesque, historic town

PMR086K-29
Croatia, Dalmatia, Zadar: street scene, with a row of typical house facades and carved stone bay window. The Croatian flag flies from an adjacent building.
Keywords: national heritage, mediaeval, picturesque, historic town

PMR086K-28
Croatia, Dalmatia, Zadar: Fosa basin and the Renaissance Land Gate, with the winged Venetian lion of St Mark, built by Michele Sanmicheli in 1543. It was formerly the main gate of the city.
Keywords: national heritage, architecture, pleasure craft, fishing boats, harbour, mediaeval, picturesque, historic town

PMR086K-27
Croatia, Dalmatia, Zadar: Fosa basin and the Renaissance Land Gate, with the winged Venetian lion of St Mark, built by Michele Sanmicheli in 1543. It was formerly the main gate of the city.
Keywords: national heritage, architecture, pleasure craft, fishing boats, harbour, mediaeval, picturesque, historic town

PMR086K-26
Croatia, Dalmatia, Zadar: the footbridge across Jazine harbour.
Keywords: national heritage, historic town, picturesque, mediaeval, fishing boats, pleasure craft

PMR086K-25
Croatia, Dalmatia, Zadar: fishing boats and pleasure craft moored under the fortified city wall.
Keywords: national heritage, historic town, picturesque, mediaeval, harbour, jetty

PMR086K-24
Croatia, Dalmatia, Zadar: view of the peninsula and Siroka ulica from the belltower of St. Anastasia Cathedral.
Keywords: national heritage, rooftops, panorama, mediaeval, picturesque, historic town

PMR086K-23
Croatia, Dalmatia, Zadar: view of the yacht harbour from the belltower of St. Anastasia Cathedral.
Keywords: national heritage, historic town, picturesque, mediaeval, paorama

PMR086K-16
Germany, Lower Saxony, Hildesheim: the Church of St. Michael, built at the beginning of the 11th century in Ottonian (Romanesque) style. UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1985. Closed for restoration until 2010.
Keywords: historic town, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage, Niedersachsen

PMR086K-15
Germany, Lower Saxony, Hildesheim: fountain in the market square surmounted by the figure of a mediaeval watchman.
Keywords: historic town, Niedersachsen, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, architecture

PMR086K-14
Germany, Lower Saxony, Hamelin: modern fountain and Burgher house in Weser Renaissance style.
Keywords: historic town, Renaissance architecture, legends, rat catcher, pied piper of Hamelin, Hameln, Niedersachsen, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval

PMR086K-13
Germany, Lower Saxony, Hamelin: Bäckerstrasse in the pedestrian zone with the spire of the church of St. Nicolai at the end.
Keywords: historic town, Renaissance architecture, legends, rat catcher, pied piper of Hamelin, Hameln, Niedersachsen, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval

PMR086K-12
Germany, Lower Saxony, Hamelin: bronze statue of the Pied Piper of Hamelin with rats running up the pedestal.
Keywords: historic town, Renaissance architecture, legends, rat catcher, pied piper of Hamelin, Hameln, Niedersachsen, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval

PMR086K-11
Germany, Lower Saxony, Hamelin: top-hatted barrel organ player with monkey, in front of the "Leisthaus".
Keywords: historic town, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage, Niedersachsen, Hameln, pied piper of Hamelin, rat catcher, legends, Renaissance architecture

PMR086K-10
Germany, Lower Saxony, Hamelin: a row of handsome Burgher houses in the Osterstrasse pedestrian zone.
Keywords: historic town, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage, Niedersachsen, Hameln, pied piper of Hamelin, rat catcher, legends, Renaissance architecture

PMR086K-09
Germany, Lower Saxony, Hamelin: an example of "Weser Renaissance" architecture, with carved and brightly painted decorations on the timber frames, the "Stiftsherrenhaus" built in 1558 which now houses the town museum. In front is a large pavement café.
Keywords: historic town, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage, Niedersachsen, Hameln, pied piper of Hamelin, rat catcher, legends, Renaissance architecture, timber framed buildings, half timbered houses

PMR086K-08
Germany, Lower Saxony, Hamelin: an example of "Weser Renaissance" architecture, with carved and brightly painted decorations on the timber frames - detail of copious corner decorations on the"Stiftsherrenhaus" built in 1558.
Keywords: historic town, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage, Niedersachsen, Hameln, pied piper of Hamelin, rat catcher, legends, Renaissance architecture, timber framed buildings, half timbered houses

PMR086K-07
Germany, Lower Saxony, Hamelin: an example of "Weser Renaissance" architecture, the "Leisthaus", built 1585-98 for corn merchant Gerd Leist, with barrel organ playing in the foreground.
Keywords: historic town, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage, Niedersachsen, Hameln, pied piper of Hamelin, rat catcher, legends, Renaissance architecture

PMR086K-06
Germany, Lower Saxony, Hamelin: an example of "Weser Renaissance" architecture, with carved and brightly painted decorations on the timber frames (late 16th to early 17th century).
Keywords: historic town, half timbered houses, timber framed buildings, Renaissance architecture, legends, rat catcher, pied piper of Hamelin, Hameln, Niedersachsen, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval

PMR086K-05
Germany, Lower Saxony, Hamelin: an example of "Weser Renaissance" architecture, with carved and brightly painted decorations on the timber frames (late 16th to early 17th century).
Keywords: historic town, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage, Niedersachsen, Hameln, pied piper of Hamelin, rat catcher, legends, Renaissance architecture, timber framed buildings, half timbered houses

PMR086K-04
Germany, Thuringia, Eisenach: the "Bach House", devoted to exhibits and memorabilia of Johann Sebastian Bach, who was born in the city.
Keywords: historic town, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR086K-03
Germany, Thuringia, Eisenach: a meticulously restored "Jugendstil" (Art Nouveau) building containing shops and offices.
Keywords: historic town, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR086K-02
Germany, Thuringia, Eisenach: Theatre Square with the Landestheater, opened in 1879, with flower beds and a modern fountain in the foreground.
Keywords: historic town, picturesque, national heritage, architecture

PMR086K-01
Germany, Thuringia, Eisenach: the Baroque Stadtschloss (Palace) was built in the mid 18th century for Duke Ernst August, but now houses a museum.
Keywords: historic town, picturesque, national heritage, architecture

PMR085K-36
Germany, Thuringia, Eisenach: The Wartburg Fortress, an indissoluble part of German history, dating back to the 12th century. Here the Minnesänger (troubadours) took part in the famous jousts, recalled in Wagner's opera Tannhäuser. Here Martin Luther studied before translating the New Testament. It was the seat of the dukes of Saxe-Eisenach until 1741 when it was ceded to the house of Saxe-Weimar. The castle is perched on a rocky spur overlooking the town of Eisenach.
Here: the "Gadem", built in 1874-7, was formerly the royal stables but now houses a restaurant. View from the south tower.
Keywords: picturesque, mediaeval, historic castle, architecture, national heritage

PMR085K-35
Germany, Thuringia, Eisenach: The Wartburg Fortress, an indissoluble part of German history, dating back to the 12th century. Here the Minnesänger (troubadours) took part in the famous jousts, recalled in Wagner's opera Tannhäuser. Here Martin Luther studied before translating the New Testament. It was the seat of the dukes of Saxe-Eisenach until 1741 when it was ceded to the house of Saxe-Weimar. The castle is perched on a rocky spur overlooking the town of Eisenach.
Here: end view of the 12th century "Palas" building, the oldest part of the Wartburg, with surrounding countryside.
Keywords: picturesque, national heritage, architecture, historic castle, mediaeval

PMR085K-34
Germany, Thuringia, Eisenach: The Wartburg Fortress, an indissoluble part of German history, dating back to the 12th century. Here the Minnesänger (troubadours) took part in the famous jousts, recalled in Wagner's opera Tannhäuser. Here Martin Luther studied before translating the New Testament. It was the seat of the dukes of Saxe-Eisenach until 1741 when it was ceded to the house of Saxe-Weimar. The castle is perched on a rocky spur overlooking the town of Eisenach.
Here: view from the windows of the 12th century "Palas" (living quarters) wing of the castle.
Keywords: picturesque, national heritage, architecture, historic castle, mediaeval

PMR085K-33
Germany, Thuringia, Eisenach: The Wartburg Fortress, an indissoluble part of German history, dating back to the 12th century. Here the Minnesänger (troubadours) took part in the famous jousts, recalled in Wagner's opera Tannhäuser. Here Martin Luther studied before translating the New Testament. It was the seat of the dukes of Saxe-Eisenach until 1741 when it was ceded to the house of Saxe-Weimar. The castle is perched on a rocky spur overlooking the town of Eisenach.
Here: a historic well with highly ornate cast iron yoke, in the outer courtyard.
Keywords: picturesque, national heritage, architecture, historic castle, mediaeval

PMR085K-32
Germany, Thuringia, Eisenach: The Wartburg Fortress, an indissoluble part of German history, dating back to the 12th century. Here the Minnesänger (troubadours) took part in the famous jousts, recalled in Wagner's opera Tannhäuser. Here Martin Luther studied before translating the New Testament. It was the seat of the dukes of Saxe-Eisenach until 1741 when it was ceded to the house of Saxe-Weimar. The castle is perched on a rocky spur overlooking the town of Eisenach.
Here: a historic well with highly ornate cast iron yoke, in the outer courtyard.
Keywords: picturesque, mediaeval, historic castle, architecture, national heritage

PMR085K-31
Germany, Thuringia, Schmalkalden: Renaissance Schloss Wilhelmsburg was built in 1585-90 for Duke Wilhelm IV. View of the town through the gateway of the castle.
Keywords: historic town, picturesque, national heritage, architecture, castles

PMR085K-30
Germany, Thuringia, Schmalkalden: Renaissance Schloss Wilhelmsburg was built in 1585-90 for Duke Wilhelm IV.
Keywords: historic town, picturesque, national heritage, architecture, castles

PMR084K-34
Czech Republic, Prague: statue of Bedrich Smetana on the Smetana Embankment, with St. Vitus' Cathedral in the background.
Keywords: Czech capital, historic, national heritage, metropolis, architecture, musician, composer

PMR084K-33
Czech Republic, Prague: Hradcany, Prague Castle and St. Vitus' Cathedral from the Smetana Embankment of the River Vltava/Moldau.
Keywords: Czech capital, architecture, metropolis, national heritage, historic

PMR084K-32
Czech Republic, Prague: Charles Bridge (Karluv most) and Hradcany from the Smetana Embankment.
Keywords: Czech capital, historic, national heritage, metropolis, architecture

PMR084K-31
Czech Republic, Prague: Charles Bridge and the River Vltava/Moldau from the Legii Bridge.
Keywords: Czech capital, historic, national heritage, metropolis, architecture

PMR084K-30
Czech Republic, Prague: east end of the Charles Bridge (Karluv most) with the dome of St. Francis' Church, from a cruise boat on the River Vltava/Moldau.
Keywords: Czech capital, architecture, metropolis, national heritage, historic

PMR084K-29
Czech Republic, Prague: National Theatre/Opera House with the west part of the Legii most (bridge) and weir on the River Vltava/Moldau.
Keywords: Czech capital, architecture, metropolis, national heritage, historic

PMR084K-28
Czech Republic, Prague: east end of the Charles Bridge (Karluv most) with the dome of St. Francis' Church, from a cruise boat on the River Vltava/Moldau.
Keywords: Czech capital, architecture, metropolis, national heritage, historic

PMR084K-27
Czech Republic, Prague: west end of the Charles Bridge (Karluv most), viewed from a cruise boat on the River Vltava/Moldau.
Keywords: Czech capital, historic, national heritage, metropolis, architecture

PMR084K-26
Pause for a beer while planning which sight to see next.
Keywords: Czech capital, historic, national heritage, metropolis, architecture, refreshment

PMR084K-25
Czech Republic, Prague: one of the winged figures on the Mánesuv most (bridge) over the River Vltava/Moldau.
Keywords: Czech capital, historic, national heritage, metropolis, architecture, statue

PMR084K-24
Czech Republic, Prague: View over the city from the castle terrace.
Keywords: Czech capital, historic, national heritage, metropolis, architecture

PMR084K-23
Czech Republic, Prague: view of the Charles Bridge (Karluv most) from the castle terrace.
Keywords: Czech capital, historic, national heritage, metropolis, architecture

PMR084K-22
Czech Republic, Prague: view over the city with the castle terrace in the foreground.
Keywords: Czech capital, historic, national heritage, metropolis, architecture

PMR084K-21
Czech Republic, Prague: Hradcany Square with the Archiepiscopal Palace on the left, facade by Jan Wirch 1763-4.
Keywords: Czech capital, historic, national heritage, metropolis, architecture

PMR084K-20
Czech Republic, Prague: Loretto Church (Loreta), built in 1626, contains the Casa Santa (House of Mary) in its courtyard.
Keywords: Czech capital, Catholic, architecture, metropolis, national heritage, historic

PMR084K-18
Czech Republic, Prague: Hradcany and Prague Castle from the River Vltava/Moldau, with cruise boats in the foreground.
Keywords: Czech capital, historic, national heritage, metropolis, architecture

PMR084K-17
Czech Republic, Prague: Hradcany and Prague Castle from the River Vltava/Moldau.
Keywords: Czech capital, historic, national heritage, metropolis, architecture

PMR083K-03
Germany, Franconia, Nuremberg: the square "Beim Tiergärtner Tor" with part of the fortified town wall and castle in the background.
Keywords: Nürnberg, historic town, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage

PMR083K-02
Germany, Franconia, Nuremberg: timber-framed houses, including the town's oldest (centre) in the square "Beim Tiergärtner Tor", with the castle in the background.
Keywords: Nürnberg, historic town, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage

PMR083K-01
Germany, Franconia, Nuremberg: "St. George and the Dragon" figure on the corner of a building inthe square "Beim Tiergärtner Tor".
Keywords: Nürnberg, historic town, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage

PMR082K-26
England, London: View from the London Eye: The River Thames with the Royal Festival Hall and National Theatre on the South Bank.
Keywords: metropolis, panorama, city

PMR082K-03
England, Buckingham: Waddesdon Manor (National Trust), near Aylesbury, built 1874-89 for Baron Ferdinand Rothschild.
Keywords: Manor House, national heritage, historic house, architecture, gracious living, art collections, chateaux

PMR081K-33
Tunisia, Park National de l'Ichkeul: Dramatic evening sky, with reflections in a stream.
Keywords: Islamic, picturesque, Muslim, Mohamed, Maghreb, moods of nature, evening

PMR081K-26
Tunisia: Bizerta, founded by the Phoenicians in the 9th century BC under the name of Hippo Diarrytus, possesses a fine natural harbour. A group of Tunisian men, two wearing traditional Sheshiya headgear, at a cafe table.
Keywords: Islamic, national dress, Maghreb, historic, heritage, Mohamed, Muslim, picturesque

PMR079K-32
Tunisia, Sousse: young supporters of the national football team, with the walls of the Medina in the background.
Keywords: football fans, Islam, Muslim, Mohammedan, Maghreb, historic, heritage, picturesque

PMR079K-24
Germany, Hessen, Lorsch: charming fountain with three bronze figures, with the Old Town Hall (Rathaus), built in 1715, in the background.
Keywords: historic town, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage, timber frame buildings, half timbered buildings, arcitecture

PMR079K-23
Germany, Hessen, Lorsch: plan of the former Benedictine Monastery, founded in the 8th century. A UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Keywords: historic town, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage, Carolingian architecture

PMR079K-22
Germany, Hessen, Lorsch: Carolingian "King's Hall", sole remaining building of the great Abbey founded in 774 AD. A UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Keywords: historic town, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage, Carolingian architecture

PMR079K-21
Germany, Rhineland-Palatinate, Mainz: statue of Johannes Gutenberg (1398-1468), citizen of Mainz and father of modern printing.
Keywords: historic town, Rhineland Palatinate, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval

PMR079K-20
Germany, Rhineland-Palatinate, Mainz: the "Holzturm" on Rheinstrasse, originally part of the city walls.
Keywords: historic town, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage, Rhineland Palatinate

PMR079K-17
Germany, Rhineland-Palatinate: Mainz Cathedral, a prime example of the Rhineland Romanesque style with two chancels, one in the west and one in the east, Dating from 975, it was continually added to until completion, around 1200, but further Gothic and even Baroque additions were made over the centuries. After considerable war damage it has been faithfully restored. Here: the view from Leichhof Square, showing the Gothic and Baroque influences on the lantern tower.
Keywords: historic town, Rhineland Palatinate, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, Christian, church, architecture, sandstone

PMR079K-16
Germany, Rhineland-Palatinate: Mainz Cathedral, a prime example of the Rhineland Romanesque style with two chancels, one in the west and one in the east, Dating from 975, it was continually added to until completion, around 1200, but further Gothic and even Baroque additions were made over the centuries. After considerable war damage it has been faithfully restored. Here: the sandstone figure of a horseman surmounting the roof.
Keywords: historic town, Rhineland Palatinate, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, Christian, church, architecture, sandstone

PMR079K-15
Germany, Rhineland-Palatinate: Mainz Cathedral, a prime example of the Rhineland Romanesque style with two chancels, one in the west and one in the east, Dating from 975, it was continually added to until completion, around 1200, but further Gothic and even Baroque additions were made over the centuries. After considerable war damage it has been faithfully restored. Here: the triple towers of the west end with "dwarf gallery" round the apse.
Keywords: historic town, Rhineland Palatinate, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, Christian, church, architecture, sandstone

PMR079K-14
Germany, Rhineland-Palatinate, Mainz: fruit, vegetable and flower market with old burgher houses in the background.
Keywords: historic town, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage, Rhineland Palatinate

PMR079K-13
Germany, Rhineland-Palatinate, Mainz: the Renaissance fountain, one of the oldest and most aesthetically pleasing in Germany.
Keywords: historic town, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage, Rhineland Palatinate

PMR079K-12
Germany, Rhineland-Palatinate, Mainz: the Renaissance fountain in the market square amid the market stalls, is one of the oldest and most aesthetically pleasing in Germany.
Keywords: historic town, Rhineland Palatinate, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval

PMR079K-11
Germany, Rhineland-Palatinate, Mainz: fruit, vegetable and flower market with old burgher houses in the background.
Keywords: historic town, Rhineland Palatinate, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval

PMR079K-10
Germany, Rhineland-Palatinate, Mainz: fruit, vegetable and flower market with old burgher houses in the background.
Keywords: historic town, Rhineland Palatinate, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval

PMR079K-09
Germany, Rhineland-Palatinate, Mainz: fruit, vegetable and flower market with old burgher houses in the background.
Keywords: historic town, Rhineland Palatinate, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval

PMR079K-08
Germany, Rhineland-Palatinate, Mainz: Madonna figure in a niche of a tower-like dwelling near the market place.
Keywords: historic town, Rhineland Palatinate, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval

PMR079K-07
Germany, Rhineland-Palatinate, Mainz: the Old University, "Domus Universitatis", built in 1615-18 as part of the Jesuit College.
Keywords: historic town, architecture, Rhineland Palatinate, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval

PMR079K-06
Germany, Rhineland-Palatinate, Mainz: the State Theatre, built 1829-33 by Georg Moller, was rebuilt after WWII and modernised in 1951-2.
Keywords: historic town, architecture, Rhineland Palatinate, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval

PMR079K-05
Germany, Rhineland-Palatinate, Mainz: this bronze "Fastnacht Fountain" by Blasius Spreng, 1967, with figures of carnival mummers, adorns the centre of Schillerplatz.
Keywords: historic town, bronze monuments, Rhineland Palatinate, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval

PMR079K-04
Germany, Rhineland-Palatinate, Mainz: this bronze "Fastnacht Fountain" by Blasius Spreng, 1967, with figures of carnival mummers, adorns the centre of Schillerplatz.
Keywords: historic town, bronze monuments, Rhineland Palatinate, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval

PMR079K-03
Germany, Rhineland-Palatinate, Mainz: "Schönborner Hof" , a former palace in the Schillerstrasse, built in 1668-70 in Renaissance style.
Keywords: historic town, architecture, Rhineland Palatinate, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval

PMR079K-02
Germany, Rhineland-Palatinate, Mainz: "Haus zum Römischen Kaiser", built in the Renaissance style in 1653-64 (but rebuilt after WWII), now hosts part of the Gutenberg Museum. Here: the entrance, surmounted by an armoured figure.
Keywords: historic town, architecture, Rhineland Palatinate, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval

PMR079K-01
Germany, Rhineland-Palatinate, Mainz: "Haus zum Römischen Kaiser", built in the Renaissance style in 1653-64 (but rebuilt after WWII), now hosts part of the Gutenberg Museum.
Keywords: historic town, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage, Rhineland Palatinate, architecture

PMR078K-36
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Oktoberfest Ceremonial Procession 2007: some of the youngest wearers of " Trachten" (traditional regional costumes).
Keywords: Münchener Oktoberfest, Münchner Oktoberfest, beer festival, traditional costumes, colourful, Munich beer, breweries, folk costumes, national and regional dress, celebration

PMR078K-35
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Oktoberfest Ceremonial Procession 2007: exiles from Siebenbürgen, Transylvania, (now in Romania), in their traditional costumes.
Keywords: Münchener Oktoberfest, Münchner Oktoberfest, beer festival, traditional costumes, colourful, Munich beer, breweries, folk costumes, national and regional dress, celebration

PMR078K-34
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Oktoberfest Ceremonial Procession 2007: Germering Municipal Band in the uniform of the Bavarian Grenadier Guards from around 1814; the Theatine Church in the background.
Keywords: Münchener Oktoberfest, Münchner Oktoberfest, beer festival, traditional costumes, colourful, Munich beer, breweries, folk costumes, national and regional dress, celebration

PMR078K-33
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Oktoberfest Ceremonial Procession 2007: Munich exiles from Schreiberhau, Silesia, in traditional costume, with maypole ribbons.
Keywords: Münchener Oktoberfest, Münchner Oktoberfest, beer festival, traditional costumes, colourful, Munich beer, breweries, folk costumes, national and regional dress, celebration

PMR078K-32
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Oktoberfest Ceremonial Procession 2007: 18th century Tennengau costumes worn by "Prangerschützen", shouldering their "saluting guns".
Keywords: Münchener Oktoberfest, Münchner Oktoberfest, beer festival, traditional costumes, colourful, Munich beer, breweries, folk costumes, national and regional dress, celebration

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

PMR078K-30
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Oktoberfest Ceremonial Procession 2007: Unterschleissheim Municipal Band, wearing remodelled Ampertal costumes.
Keywords: Münchener Oktoberfest, Münchner Oktoberfest, beer festival, traditional costumes, colourful, Munich beer, breweries, folk costumes, national and regional dress, celebration

PMR078K-29
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Oktoberfest Ceremonial Procession 2007: Munich's Lord Mayor, Christian Ude, with his wife in an open, flower-bedecked carriage.
Keywords: Münchener Oktoberfest, Münchner Oktoberfest, beer festival, traditional costumes, colourful, Munich beer, breweries, folk costumes, national and regional dress, celebration

PMR078K-28
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Oktoberfest Ceremonial Procession 2007: 19th century historical citizen's militia standards from Rottweil, Baden Württemburg, borne by militiamen.
Keywords: Münchener Oktoberfest, Münchner Oktoberfest, beer festival, traditional costumes, colourful, Munich beer, breweries, folk costumes, national and regional dress, celebration

PMR078K-27
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Oktoberfest Ceremonial Procession 2007: flower-bedecked historical horse-drawn carriage with city dignitaries.
Keywords: Münchener Oktoberfest, Münchner Oktoberfest, beer festival, traditional costumes, colourful, Munich beer, breweries, folk costumes, national and regional dress, celebration

PMR078K-26
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Oktoberfest Ceremonial Procession 2007: historic 9-seater coupé mail coach, with coachmen in the uniforms of the Royal Bavarian Post around 1900.
Keywords: Münchener Oktoberfest, celebration, national and regional dress, folk costumes, breweries, Munich beer, colourful, traditional costumes, beer festival, Münchner Oktoberfest

PMR078K-25
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Oktoberfest Ceremonial Procession 2007: woman wearing traditional burgher costume, mounted on a horse; the Theatine Church in the background.
Keywords: Münchener Oktoberfest, celebration, national and regional dress, folk costumes, breweries, Munich beer, colourful, traditional costumes, beer festival, Münchner Oktoberfest

PMR078K-24
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Oktoberfest Ceremonial Procession 2007: two flag wavers in colourful costumes.
Keywords: Münchener Oktoberfest, Münchner Oktoberfest, beer festival, traditional costumes, colourful, Munich beer, breweries, folk costumes, national and regional dress, celebration

PMR078K-23
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Oktoberfest Ceremonial Procession 2007: men in traditional green loden suits carrying banners of their various shooting clubs.
Keywords: Münchener Oktoberfest, celebration, national and regional dress, folk costumes, breweries, Munich beer, colourful, traditional costumes, beer festival, Münchner Oktoberfest

PMR078K-22
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Oktoberfest Ceremonial Procession 2007: standard bearer with blue and white striped hose, celebrating the 600-year jubilee of the Patenverein.
Keywords: Münchener Oktoberfest, Münchner Oktoberfest, beer festival, traditional costumes, colourful, Munich beer, breweries, folk costumes, national and regional dress, celebration

PMR078K-21
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Oktoberfest Ceremonial Procession 2007: young standard bearer of the Herbertshofen Shooting Club Ceremonial Band.
Keywords: Münchener Oktoberfest, Münchner Oktoberfest, beer festival, traditional costumes, colourful, Munich beer, breweries, folk costumes, national and regional dress, celebration

PMR078K-20
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Oktoberfest Ceremonial Procession 2007: close-up of a pretty young girl wearing a dirndl and tall black hat.
Keywords: Münchener Oktoberfest, Münchner Oktoberfest, beer festival, traditional costumes, colourful, Munich beer, breweries, folk costumes, national and regional dress, celebration

PMR078K-19
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Oktoberfest Ceremonial Procession 2007: Hörgertshausen Shooting Club Ceremonial Band wearing grey uniforms with black trousers.
Keywords: Münchener Oktoberfest, Münchner Oktoberfest, beer festival, traditional costumes, colourful, Munich beer, breweries, folk costumes, national and regional dress, celebration

PMR078K-18
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Oktoberfest Ceremonial Procession 2007: women's costume group wearing long black skirts and green hats, waving bouquets.
Keywords: Münchener Oktoberfest, Münchner Oktoberfest, beer festival, traditional costumes, colourful, Munich beer, breweries, folk costumes, national and regional dress, celebration

PMR078K-17
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Oktoberfest Ceremonial Procession 2007: young members of the Langquaid Ceremonial Band in orange costumes.
Keywords: Münchener Oktoberfest, celebration, national and regional dress, folk costumes, breweries, Munich beer, colourful, traditional costumes, beer festival, Münchner Oktoberfest

PMR078K-16
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Oktoberfest Ceremonial Procession 2007: flower-bedecked historical horse-drawn carriage with city dignitaries.
Keywords: Münchener Oktoberfest, Münchner Oktoberfest, beer festival, traditional costumes, colourful, Munich beer, breweries, folk costumes, national and regional dress, celebration

PMR078K-15
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Oktoberfest Ceremonial Procession 2007: standard bearers of the Freising Voluntary Fire Brigade.
Keywords: Münchener Oktoberfest, Münchner Oktoberfest, beer festival, traditional costumes, colourful, Munich beer, breweries, folk costumes, national and regional dress, celebration

PMR078K-14
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Oktoberfest Ceremonial Procession 2007: "Schleissheimer Schlosspfeifer" pipe band wearing uniform of the Kurfürst's Second Infantry Regiment.
Keywords: Münchener Oktoberfest, Münchner Oktoberfest, beer festival, traditional costumes, colourful, Munich beer, breweries, folk costumes, national and regional dress, celebration

PMR078K-13
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Oktoberfest Ceremonial Procession 2007: ceremonial beer dray of the Augustiner Brewery.
Keywords: Münchener Oktoberfest, Münchner Oktoberfest, beer festival, traditional costumes, colourful, Munich beer, breweries, folk costumes, national and regional dress, celebration

PMR078K-12
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Oktoberfest Ceremonial Procession 2007: historical cannon belonging to a group wearing Prussian military uniform of the 1870s.
Keywords: Münchener Oktoberfest, Münchner Oktoberfest, beer festival, traditional costumes, colourful, Munich beer, breweries, folk costumes, national and regional dress, celebration

PMR078K-11
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Oktoberfest Ceremonial Procession 2007: drum and fife band in 19th century costumes of the Royal Bavarian Militia.
Keywords: Münchener Oktoberfest, celebration, national and regional dress, folk costumes, breweries, Munich beer, colourful, traditional costumes, beer festival, Münchner Oktoberfest

PMR078K-10
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Oktoberfest Ceremonial Procession 2007: young girls from the "Goldachtaler" costume group wearing traditional dresses.
Keywords: Münchener Oktoberfest, celebration, national and regional dress, folk costumes, breweries, Munich beer, colourful, traditional costumes, beer festival, Münchner Oktoberfest

PMR078K-09
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Oktoberfest Ceremonial Procession 2007: men and women of the costume group "Goldachtaler" from Eicherloh carrying flower-decorated hoops.
Keywords: Münchener Oktoberfest, celebration, national and regional dress, folk costumes, breweries, Munich beer, colourful, traditional costumes, beer festival, Münchner Oktoberfest

PMR078K-08
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Oktoberfest Ceremonial Procession 2007: men and women of the costume group "Goldachtaler" from Eicherloh carrying flower-decorated hoops.
Keywords: Münchener Oktoberfest, celebration, national and regional dress, folk costumes, breweries, Munich beer, colourful, traditional costumes, beer festival, Münchner Oktoberfest

PMR078K-07
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Oktoberfest Ceremonial Procession 2007: members of one of the bands, dressed in black uniforms, Lederhosen (leather trousers) and feathered hats.
Keywords: Münchener Oktoberfest, celebration, national and regional dress, folk costumes, breweries, Munich beer, colourful, traditional costumes, beer festival, Münchner Oktoberfest

PMR078K-06
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Oktoberfest Ceremonial Procession 2007: ceremonial beer dray of the Hofbräu Brewery.
Keywords: Münchener Oktoberfest, Münchner Oktoberfest, beer festival, traditional costumes, colourful, Munich beer, breweries, folk costumes, national and regional dress, celebration

PMR078K-05
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Oktoberfest Ceremonial Procession 2007: city dignitaries in an open horse-drawn coach profusely decorated with flowers.
Keywords: Münchener Oktoberfest, Münchner Oktoberfest, beer festival, traditional costumes, colourful, Munich beer, breweries, folk costumes, national and regional dress, celebration

PMR078K-04
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Oktoberfest Ceremonial Procession 2007: traditional costume group "D'Ampertaler" wearing dresses from 19th century Dachau.
Keywords: Münchener Oktoberfest, Münchner Oktoberfest, beer festival, traditional costumes, colourful, Munich beer, breweries, folk costumes, national and regional dress, celebration

PMR078K-03
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Oktoberfest Ceremonial Procession 2007: Crailsheim military band in the uniform of the Württemburg army of about 1864-71.
Keywords: Münchener Oktoberfest, Münchner Oktoberfest, beer festival, traditional costumes, colourful, Munich beer, breweries, folk costumes, national and regional dress, celebration

PMR078K-02
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Oktoberfest Ceremonial Procession 2007: Löwenbräu ceremonial beer dray pulled by a span of six black horses.
Keywords: Münchener Oktoberfest, Münchner Oktoberfest, beer festival, traditional costumes, colourful, Munich beer, breweries, folk costumes, national and regional dress, celebration

PMR078K-01
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Oktoberfest Ceremonial Procession 2007: welcoming waves from a young couple, mounted high on a float.
Keywords: Münchener Oktoberfest, Münchner Oktoberfest, beer festival, traditional costumes, colourful, Munich beer, breweries, folk costumes, national and regional dress, celebration

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-35
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Oktoberfest Ceremonial Procession 2007: one of the brass bands in traditional Lederhosen (leather trousers); the Theatine Church in the background.
Keywords: Münchener Oktoberfest, Münchner Oktoberfest, beer festival, traditional costumes, colourful, Munich beer, breweries, folk costumes, national and regional dress, celebration

PMR077K-34
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Oktoberfest Ceremonial Procession 2007: Achensee Rifle Company with a four-horse-drawn historic mail coach.
Keywords: Münchener Oktoberfest, Münchner Oktoberfest, beer festival, traditional costumes, colourful, Munich beer, breweries, folk costumes, national and regional dress, celebration

PMR077K-33
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Oktoberfest Ceremonial Procession 2007: mediaeval Morris Dancers from the Technical University of Munich.
Keywords: Münchener Oktoberfest, Münchner Oktoberfest, beer festival, traditional costumes, colourful, Munich beer, breweries, folk costumes, national and regional dress, celebration

PMR077K-32
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Oktoberfest Ceremonial Procession 2007: the "Münchner Kindl" leads the main processionon a horse.
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

PMR077K-29
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Oktoberfest Ceremonial Procession 2007: flower-bedecked horse-drawn Angermeier float with lots of balloons.
Keywords: Münchener Oktoberfest, Münchner Oktoberfest, beer festival, traditional costumes, colourful, Munich beer, breweries, folk costumes, national and regional dress, celebration

PMR077K-28
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Oktoberfest Ceremonial Procession 2007: a welcoming wave from a pretty girl in a traditional "dirndl".
Keywords: Münchener Oktoberfest, celebration, national and regional dress, folk costumes, breweries, Munich beer, colourful, traditional costumes, beer festival, Münchner Oktoberfest

PMR077K-27
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Oktoberfest Ceremonial Procession 2007: Munich's Viktualienmarkt (market) serving girls in a flower-bedecked float.
Keywords: Münchener Oktoberfest, Münchner Oktoberfest, beer festival, traditional costumes, colourful, Munich beer, breweries, folk costumes, national and regional dress, celebration

PMR077K-26
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Oktoberfest Ceremonial Procession 2007: Narhalla decorated float with span of four horses.
Keywords: Münchener Oktoberfest, celebration, national and regional dress, folk costumes, breweries, Munich beer, colourful, traditional costumes, beer festival, Münchner Oktoberfest

PMR0084K-19
Czech Republic, Prague: Loretto Church (Loreta), built in 1626, contains the Casa Santa (House of Mary) in its courtyard.
Keywords: Czech capital, Catholic, architecture, metropolis, national heritage, historic

PMR054K-16
Spain, Extremadura, Caceres: View of the River Tajo (Tagus) and bridge from the castle tower in the Monfragüe National Park.

PMR054K-15
Spain, Andalusia, El Rocio: About 50 kilometres from Seville, El Rocio lies on the edge of the Donana National Park and Water Bird Reserve. Here, "La Rocina" Visitor Centre serving the park.

PMR054K-14
Spain, Andalusia, El Rocio: About 50 kilometres from Seville, El Rocio lies on the edge of the Donana National Park and Water Bird Reserve. Here,
flamingoes, black-tailed godwits and black-winged stilts in the lagoon.

PMR054K-13
Spain, Andalusia, El Rocio: About 50 kilometres from Seville, El Rocio lies on the edge of the Donana National Park and Water Bird Reserve. Here, the Iglesia de Nuestra Senora (Church of the Virgin) object of the gipsy pilgrimage every Whitsun. Tethered horses in the foreground.

PMR054K-12
Spain. Andalusia, El Rocio: About 50 kilometres from Seville, El Rocio lies on the edge of the Donana National Park and Water Bird Reserve. Here, the village well, with one of the many churches in the background.

PMR054K-11
Spain, Andalusia, El Rocio: About 50 kilometres from Seville, El Rocio lies on the edge of the Donana National Park and Water Bird Reserve. Here, equestrian figures representing the gipsy pilgrimage to the Iglesia de Nuestra Senora (Church of the Virgin) every Whitsun, for which the town is famous. It stands in the centre of the (grass) Plaza Mayor.

PMR054K-10
Spain, Andalusia, El Rocio: About 50 kilometres from Seville, El Rocio lies on the edge of the Donana National Park and Water Bird Reserve. Here, "azulejos" - coloured tiles illustrating the "romeria", the gipsy pilgrimage to the Church of the Virgin at Whitsun, May 2001.
(The tiles are on the pedestal of the statue shown in slide number 11/54).

PMR054K-09
Spain, Andalusia, El Rocio: About 50 kilometres from Seville, El Rocio lies on the edge of the Donana National Park and Water Bird Reserve. Many of the houses still have tethering posts for horses.

PMR054K-08
Spain, Andalusia, El Rocio: About 50 kilometres from Seville, El Rocio lies on the edge of the Donana National Park and Water Bird Reserve. Here, a typican row of houses, all with verandas.

PMR054K-07
Spain, Andalusia, El Rocio: About 50 kilometres from Seville, El Rocio lies on the edge of the Donana National Park and Water Bird Reserve. Here, typical wide street of sand, with the church, Nuestra Senora del Rocio in the distance.

PMR054K-06
Spain, Andalusia, El Rocio: About 50 kilometres from Seville, El Rocio lies on the edge of the Donana National Park and Water Bird Reserve. Here, the lagoon with flamingoes and other water birds.

PMR054K-05
Spain, Andalusia, El Rocio: About 50 kilometres from Seville, El Rocio lies on the edge of the Donana National Park and Water Bird Reserve. Here, bronze figure of a drummer on the promenade, with the lagoon and water birds in the background.

PMR054K-04
Spain, Andalusia, El Rocio: About 50 kilometres from Seville, El Rocio lies on the edge of the Donana National Park and Water Bird Reserve. Here, Volvo being ignominiously towed backwards out of the sand, which constitutes the surface of all the streets in the town.

PMR052K-01
Spain, Oviedo, Covadonga: Young Spanish girl in traditional costume near Lago de la Ercina, Picos de Europa.
Keywords: national dress

PMR047K-21
Guatemala City: Stained glass windows of the Sala de Recepcion in the Palacio Nacional.
Keywords: Reception Hall, National Palace

PMR046K-12
Costa Rica, Cartago: Irazu Volcano National Park, 3432 metres above sea level: semi-tame ant-eater making short work of a bread roll.
Keywords: wild animals, flora and fauna

PMR046K-11
Coata Rica, Cartago: Irazu Volcano National Park, 3432 metres above sea level: semi-tame ant-eater on a park bench.
Keywords: wild animals, flora and fauna

PMR046K-10
Costa Rica, Cartago: Irazu Volcano National Park, 3432 metres above sea level: flowers of Trailing Lily (Alstroemeria multiflora) or (Bomaria multiflora).
Keywords: botany, flowering plants, shrubs, wild flowers.

PMR046K-09
Costa Rica, Cartago: Irazu Volcano National Park, 3432 metres above sea level: some of the abundant flora.
Keywords: botany, flowering plants

PMR046K-08
Costa Rica, Cartago: Irazu Volcano National Park, 3432 metres above sea level: some of the abundant flora.
Keywords: botany, flowering plants

PMR046K-07
Costa Rica, Cartago: Irazu Volcano National Park, 3432 metres above sea level: flowers of Trailing Lily (Alstroemeria multiflora) or (Bomaria multiflora).
Keywords: botany, flowering plants, shrubs, wild flowers.

PMR046K-06
Costa Rica, Cartago: Irazu Volcano National Park, 3432 metres above sea level: view fom the highest point, with a sea of clouds obscuring the Atlantic Ocean.

PMR046K-05
Costa Rica, Cartago: Principal crater in Irazu Volcano National Park, 3432 metres above sea level.

PMR029K-33
Australia, Queensland: "The Pyramid", a smooth, granite monolith in Girraween (= "place of flowers") National Park, in the granite belt.
Keywords: geology, rock formations, mineralogy

PMR029K-32
Australia, Queensland: Granite boulders in Girraween (= "place of flowers") National Park, lying in the granite belt.
Keywords: geology, rock formations

PMR029K-19
Australia, Northern Territory: Innumerable termite mounds in Kakadu National Park.
Keywords: outback, typical scenery

PMR029K-18
Australia, Northern Territory: Yellow Water Cruise on the Alligator River, Kakadu National Park, with reflections of trees in the water.
Keywords: wetlands, tropical vegetation, untouched nature

PMR029K-17
Australia, Northern Territory: Controlled bush fire in Kakadu National Park - aftermath of the flames. Many plants depend on bush fires for propagation of their seeds.
Keywords: outback, nature, burning policy

PMR029K-16
Australia, Northern Territory: Controlled bush fire in Kakadu National Park, with black kites hunting small animals and insects fleeing from the flames..
Keywords: outback, wild life, birds, ornithology, burning policy

PMR029K-15
Australia, Northern Territory: Controlled bush fire in Kakadu National Park.
Keywords: outback, burning policy

PMR029K-03
Australia, Northern Territory: Florence Falls in Litchfield National Park, with swimmers enjoying the cool water.
Keywords: waterfalls, swimming, natural rock pool, cooling down

PMR029K-02
Australia, Northern Territory: Tolmer Falls in Litchfield National Park.
Keywords: waterfalls, geology, cliffs

PMR029K-01
Australia, Northern Territory: Wangi Falls in Litchfield National Park, with pandanus in the foreground.
Keywords: waterfalls, tropical vegetation

PMR028K-35
Australia, Northern Territory: Northern Snake-necked Turtle (Chelodina rugosa/longicollis) in Litchfield National Park.
Keywords: wild life, reptiles, nature, wild animals

PMR028K-34
Australia, Northern Territory: Cooling down in Buley Rock Holes, Litchfield National Park.
Keywords: bathing, hot weather relief, river, waterfall, swimming

PMR028K-27
Australia, Western Australia: Aerial view of the Purnululu National Park (Bungle Bungles) in the Kimberley, with banded rock humps created by erosion, only recently discovered by Europeans. The bands of colour are superficial, caused by different types of algae. Here: the western wall of the massif.
Keywords: geology, weather erosion, rock formations

PMR028K-26
Australia, Western Australia: Aerial view of the Purnululu National Park (Bungle Bungles) in the Kimberley, with banded rock humps created by erosion, only recently discovered by Europeans. The bands of colour are superficial, caused by different types of algae. Here: the western edge of the massif, before erosion causes the beehive humps to form.
Keywords: geology, rock formations, weather erosion

PMR028K-25
Australia, Western Australia: Aerial view of the Purnululu National Park (Bungle Bungles) in the Kimberley, with banded rock humps created by erosion, only recently discovered by Europeans. The bands of colour are superficial, caused by different types of algae. Here: Bellburn Creek emerging from the massif.
Keywords: geology, rock formations, weather erosion

PMR028K-23
Australia, Western Australia: view of the Purnululu National Park (Bungle Bungles) in the Kimberley, with banded rock humps created by erosion, only recently discovered by Europeans. The bands of colour are superficial, caused by different types of algae. Here: this rock formation ressembles an elephant when silhouetted (left).
Keywords: geology, weather erosion, rock formations

PMR028K-22
Australia, Western Australia: View of the Purnululu National Park (Bungle Bungles) in the Kimberley, with banded rock humps created by erosion, only recently discovered by Europeans. The bands of colour are superficial, caused by different types of algae.
Keywords: geology, weather erosion, rock formations

PMR028K-21
Australia, Western Australia: View of the Purnululu National Park (Bungle Bungles) in the Kimberley, with banded rock humps created by erosion, only recently discovered by Europeans. The bands of colour are superficial, caused by different types of algae.
Keywords: geology, rock formations, weather erosion

PMR028K-20
Australia, Western Australia: View of the Purnululu National Park (Bungle Bungles) in the Kimberley, with banded rock humps created by erosion, only recently discovered by Europeans. The bands of colour are superficial, caused by different types of algae, as can be clearly seen in this picture in cathedral gorge.
Keywords: geology, weather erosion, rock formations

PMR028K-19
Australia, Western Australia: view of the Purnululu National Park (Bungle Bungles) in the Kimberley, with banded rock humps created by erosion, only recently discovered by Europeans. The bands of colour are superficial, caused by different types of algae. Here: sunlight illuminating a cave, high up in the wall of cathedral gorge.
Keywords: geology, weather erosion, rock formations

PMR028K-18
Australia, Western Australia: View of the Purnululu National Park (Bungle Bungles) in the Kimberley, with banded rock humps created by erosion, only recently discovered by Europeans. The bands of colour are superficial, caused by different types of algae. Here: reflection of the walls of the gorge in the pool in "cathedral" cave.
Keywords: geology, rock formations, weather erosion

PMR028K-17
Australia, Western Australia: View of the Purnululu National Park (Bungle Bungles) in the Kimberley, with banded rock humps created by erosion, only recently discovered by Europeans. The bands of colour are superficial, caused by different types of algae. Here: in the "cathedral" cave, the walls of the gorge reflected in the pool.
Keywords: geology, rock formations, weather erosion

PMR028K-16
Australia, Western Australia: View of the Purnululu National Park (Bungle Bungles) in the Kimberley, with banded rock humps created by erosion, only recently discovered by Europeans. The bands of colour are superficial, caused by different types of algae. Here: walking through Cathedral Gorge.
Keywords: geology, weather erosion, rock formations

PMR028K-15
Australia, Western Australia: View of the Purnululu National Park (Bungle Bungles) in the Kimberley, with banded rock humps created by erosion, only recently discovered by Europeans. The bands of colour are superficial, caused by different types of algae.
Keywords: geology, weather erosion, rock formations

PMR028K-14
Australia, Western Australia: View of the Purnululu National Park (Bungle Bungles) in the Kimberley, with banded rock humps created by erosion, only recently discovered by Europeans. The bands of colour are superficial, caused by different types of algae.
Keywords: geology, rock formations, weather erosion

PMR028K-13
Australia, Western Australia: View of the Purnululu National Park (Bungle Bungles) in the Kimberley, with banded rock humps created by erosion, only recently discovered by Europeans. The bands of colour are superficial, caused by different types of algae.
Keywords: geology, rock formations, weather erosion

$PMR028K-12 Australia, Western Australia: Flowering tree: Grevillea refracta in Purnululu National Park. Keywords: Botany, Grevillea$

PMR028K-11
Australia, Western Australia: View of the Purnululu National Park (Bungle Bungles) in the Kimberley, with banded rock humps created by erosion, only recently discovered by Europeans. The bands of colour are superficial, caused by different types of algae.
Keywords: geology, weather erosion, rock formations

PMR028K-10
Australia, Western Australia: Aerial view of the Purnululu National Park (Bungle Bungles) in the Kimberley, with banded rock humps created by erosion, only recently discovered by Europeans. The bands of colour are superficial, caused by different types of algae. Here: the southern tip of the massif.
Keywords: geology, weather erosion, rock formations

PMR028K-09
Australia, Western Australia: Aerial view of the Purnululu National Park (Bungle Bungles) in the Kimberley, with banded rock humps created by erosion, only recently discovered by Europeans. The bands of colour are superficial, caused by different types of algae. Here: Piccaninny Gorge and Piccaninny Creek flowing out of it.
Keywords: geology, weather erosion, rock formations

PMR028K-08
Australia, Western Australia: Aerial view of the Purnululu National Park (Bungle Bungles) in the Kimberley, with banded rock humps created by erosion, only recently discovered by Europeans. The bands of colour are superficial, caused by different types of algae. Here: a general view of the extent of the phenomenon.
Keywords: geology, weather erosion, rock formations

PMR028K-05
Australia, Western Australia: Cliffs at Geike Gorge National Park. The limestone cliffs were laid down in the Devonian era, about 350 million years ago. Here, sandbanks deposited in the trees by the last floods. Guided boat trips are available for visitors to the park.
Keywords: geology

PMR028K-04
Australia, Western Australia: Cliffs at Geike Gorge National Park. The limestone cliffs were laid down in the Devonian era, about 350 million years ago. The high water mark shows how high the river rises in the rainy season. Guided boat trips are available for visitors to the park.
Keywords: geology

PMR028K-03
Australia, Western Australia: Cliffs at Geike Gorge National Park. The limestone cliffs were laid down in the Devonian era, about 350 million years ago. Guided boat trips are available for visitors to the park.
Keywords: geology

PMR028K-02
Australia, Western Australia: Cliffs at Geike Gorge National Park. The limestone cliffs were laid down in the Devonian era, about 350 million years ago. Guided boat trips are available for visitors to the park.
Keywords: geology

PMR028K-01
Australia, Western Australia: Hollowed-out caves in the cliff-bottom at Geike Gorge National Park. The limestone cliffs were laid down in the Devonian era, about 350 million years ago. Guided boat trips are available for visitors to the park.
Keywords: geology

PMR027K-06
Australia, Western Australia, Kalbarri: Eroded Tumblagooda sandstone with well defined strata in Kalbarri National Park, with the Murchison River below.
Keywords: geology, gorge, strata, natural hole in rock, rock formations, red rocks

PMR027K-05
Australia, Western Australia, Kalbarri: "Nature's Window", eroded from Tumblagooda sandstone, in Kalbarri National Park.
Keywords: geology, red rocks, rock formations, natural hole in rock, strata, gorge

PMR027K-04
Australia, Western Australia, Kalbarri: The Murchison River, at the bottom of a deep gorge, in the Kalbarri National Park.
Keywords: geology, rock formations

PMR027K-03
Australia, Western Australia: "Nature's Window", eroded from Tumblagooda sandstone, in Kalbarri National Park, with the Murchison River below.
Keywords: geology, red rocks, rock formations, natural hole in rock, strata, gorge

PMR026K-17
Australia, Victoria, Port Campbell: Natural rock arch near Loch Ard Gorge in Port Campbell National Park.
Keywords: geology, Shipwreck Coast, cliffs, erosion, rocky coast, pinacles, rock formations

PMR026K-15
Australia, Victoria, Port Campbell: Aerial view of four of the "Twelve Apostles" and the Great Ocean Road in Port Campbell National Park.
Keywords: geology, Shipwreck Coast, cliffs, erosion, rocky coast, pinacles, rock formations

PMR026K-14
Australia, Victoria, Port Campbell: Aerial view along the "Shipwreck Coast", with the Twelve Apostles visible in the distance, in Port Campbell National Park.
Keywords: geology, fantastic shapes, Shipwreck Coast, cliffs, erosion, rocky coast, pinacles, rock formations

PMR026K-13
Australia, Victoria, Port Campbell: Aerial view along the "Shipwreck Coast", with the Twelve Apostles visible in the distance, in Port Campbell National Park.
Keywords: geology, Shipwreck Coast, cliffs, erosion, rocky coast, pinacles, rock formations

PMR026K-12
Australia, Victoria, Port Campbell: Aerial view of Loch Ard Gorge and natural rock arches in Port Campbell National Park.
Keywords: geology, rock formations, pinacles, rocky coast, erosion, cliffs, Shipwreck Coast

PMR026K-11
Australia, Victoria, Port Campbell: The spectacular "Twelve Apostles" in Port Campbell National Park.
Keywords: geology, rock formations, pinacles, rocky coast, erosion, cliffs, Shipwreck Coast

PMR026K-10
Australia, Victoria, Port Campbell: The spectacular "Twelve Apostles" in Port Campbell National Park.
Keywords: geology, rock formations, pinacles, rocky coast, erosion, cliffs, Shipwreck Coast

PMR025K-36
View of Cradle Mountain, Dove Lake and the boat shed, from the north-west shore of Dove Lake in the Cradle Mountain National Park.
Keywords: wilderness scenery, unspoilt nature

PMR025K-35
Australia, Tasmania: View of Cradle Mountain from south-east shore of Dove Lake in the Cradle Mountain National Park.
Keywords: wilderness scenery, unspoilt nature

PMR025K-34
Australia, Tasmania: View south from Hansons Peak, with part of the Twisted Lakes, in the Cradle Mountain National Park.
Keywords: wilderness scenery, unspoilt nature, walkers, hikers, outdoor life

PMR025K-33
Australia, Tasmania: View of Cradle Mountain from Hansons Peak (1185 metres) in the Cradle Mountain National Park.
Keywords: wilderness scenery, unspoilt nature

PMR025K-32
Australia, Tasmania: Dove Lake and Cradle Mountain in the National Park. View from the carpark.
Keywords: wilderness scenery, unspoilt nature

PMR025K-30
Australia, Tasmania: View over Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park from Donaghy's Hill Lookout.
Keywords: wilderness, unspoilt nature, forest, tree covered landscape

PMR025K-28
Australia, Tasmania: A eucalyptus grove on the bank of Lake St. Clair in the National Park.
Keywords: wilderness, unspoilt nature, copse of trees

PMR025K-27
Australia, Tasmania: Platypus Bay on Lake St. Clair in the National Park. With a little patience it is possible to see the platypus here.
Keywords: wilderness, unspoilt nature

PMR025K-26
Australia, Tasmania: Wilderness scenery in the Lake St. Clair National Park.
Keywords: nature, unspoilt nature, untouched nature

PMR025K-25
Australia, Tasmania: Flower of Banksia tree in Cradle Mountain/Lake St. Clair National Park. A favourite with the honey-eater birds.
Keywords: Australian flora, flowering trees, nature

PMR025K-12
Australia, Tasmania, Swansea: Sunset at Swansea, across the bay from Freycinet National Park.
Keywords: nature

PMR025K-11
Australia, Tasmania, Swansea: Sunset at Swansea, across the bay from Freycinet National Park.
Keywords: nature

PMR025K-10
Australia, Tasmania: Lichen-covered boulders on Wineglas Bay beach in Freycinet National Park.
Keywords: beaches, swimming, bathing

PMR025K-09
Australia, Tasmania: Wineglas Bay in Freycinet National Park, seen from the Lookout.
Keywords: beaches, swimming, bathing

PMR024K-09
Malaysia, Selangor, Kuala Lumpur: Ethnographic tableau in the National Museum Negara, Kuala Lumpur.
Keywords: ethnography, traditional costumes, heritage

PMR019K-35
Hungary, Hortobagy National Park and Wildlife Reserve: herd of grazing horses on the puszta, with traditional Hungarian well in the background.
Keywords: stud, horse breeding

PMR019K-34
Hungary, Hortobagy National Park and Wildlife Reserve: cowboy ("cskiko") in traditional blue robes, demonstrating the use of the bullwhip from his prone horse on the puszta.
Keywords: stud, horse breeding

PMR019K-33
Hungary, Hortobagy National Park and Wildlife Reserve: herd of longhorn Hungarian grey cattle, last of the species, on the puszta, with calf in the foreground.
Keywords: white cows, cowman

PMR019K-32
Hungary, Hortobagy National Park and Wildlife Reserve: herd of Hungarian grey cattle, last of the species, on the puszta with cowboy ("cskiko").
Keywords: white cows, cowman

PMR019K-31
Hungary, Hortobagy National Park and Wildlife Reserve: herd of Hungarian grey cattle, last of the species, on the puszta with cowboy ("cskiko") and his dog.
Keywords: white cows, cowman

PMR019K-30
Hungary, Hortobagy National Park and Wildlife Reserve: water buffalo with cowboy ("cskiko") and traditional puszta well in the distance.

PMR019K-29
Hungary, Hortobagy National Park and Wildlife Reserve: herd of water buffalo in the charge of a cowboy ("cskiko") on the puszta, with a herd of horses in the background.

PMR019K-28
Hungary, Hortobagy National Park and Wildlife Reserve: watering the horses at a traditional Hungarian well on the puszta.
Keywords: horse-drawn carriage

PMR019K-27
Hungary, Hortobagy: Meadows rich in colourful wild flowers in the Hortobagy National Park and Wildlife Reserve.

PMR018K-35
Croatia, Plitvice: One of the lakes in the Plitvicka Jezera National Park with cave and reflections.
Keywords: Jugoslavia, clear water, Yugoslavia

PMR018K-34
Croatia, Plitvice: Trout in one of the lakes in the Plitvicka Jezera National Park.
Keywords: Jugoslavia, clear water, freshwater fish, Yugoslavia, Adriatic

PMR011K-23
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Participants in the Oktoberfest Procession in national costumes waiting in front of Münchener Rathaus (Town Hall).
Keywords: national dress, traditional costumes, culture, heritage

PMR011K-01
Canada, Alberta: Lake Louise in Banff National Park with glacier. Canadian Rocky Mountains.

PMR010K-29
Canada, Alberta, Calgary: Kananaskis National Park: Columbian Ground Squirrel.
Keywords: wild animals, rodents

PMR010K-28
Canada, Alberta, Calgary: Kananaskis National Park: Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep.
Keywords: wild animals

PMR010K-25
Canada, Alberta, Calgary: Kananaskis National Park: taking a breather during a hike.
Keywords: hiking, walking, open air, exercise, fitness

PMR010K-24
Canada, Alberta, Calgary: Kananaskis National Park: Western Anemone (Anemone occidentalis).
Keywords: spring flowers, anemone

PMR010K-23
Canada, Alberta, Calgary: Kananaskis National Park: chance encounter during a hike.
Keywords: hiking, walking, fitness, open air, mountains

PMR010K-20
Canada, Alberta, Calgary: Kananaskis National Park: admiring the view, with Rocky Mountains in the distance.
Keywords: hiking, fitness, open air, walking

PMR010K-19
Canada, Alberta, Calgary: Kananaskis National Park: admiring the view, with snow-capped Rocky Mountains in the distance.
Keywords: hiking, fitness, open air, walking

PMR010K-17
Canada, Alberta, Calgary: Kananaskis National Park: the dog , waiting for a stick to be thrown.

PMR010K-16
Canada, Alberta, Calgary: Kananaskis National Park: taking a breather during a hike.
Keywords: hiking, fitness, exercise, open air, walking

PMR010K-15
Canada, Alberta, Calgary: Kananaskis National Park: on the lookout for Black Bears.

PMR010K-14
Canada, Alberta, Calgary: Kananaskis National Park: the dog enjoying the open air.

PMR010K-13
Canada, Alberta, Calgary: Kananaskis National Park: Picnicking during a hike.

PMR010K-11
Canada, Alberta, Calgary: Kananaskis National Park: Sisrynchiums.
Keywords: flower, plant, wild flower

PMR010K-10
Canada, Alberta, Calgary: Kananaskis National Park: Rock Rose (Helianthemum nummularium).
Keywords: flower, alpine plant, plant

PMR009K-21
Spain, Barcelona: Placa d'Espanya or Plaza de Espana with Mount Tibidabo in the background, as seen from the balcony of the National Art Gallery.
Keywords: statues, fountains, squares

PMR001K-31
Lithuania, Trakai: Small lake in Trakai National Park.

PMR041K-20
Moldova, Chisinau/ Kisinev: National History Museum.

PMR040K-04
Hungary, Hortobagy: Three fledgling Barn Swallows (Hirundo rustica) on a fence in Hortobagy National Park.
Keywords: baby swallows, young birds

PMR039K-22
Namibia: Etosha National Park: a blue wildebeest.
Keywords: wild animals, safari, African wildlife, flora and fauna

PMR039K-21
Namibia: Etosha National Park: a pair of blue wildebeeste.
Keywords: wild animals, safari, African wildlife, flora and fauna

PMR039K-20
Namibia: Etosha National Park: a Damara dik-dik in the veldt.
Keywords: wild animals, antelopes, flora and fauna, African wildlife, safari

PMR039K-19
Namibia: Etosha National Park: a red hartebeest in the veldt.
Keywords: wild animals, safari, African wildlife, flora and fauna, antelopes

PMR039K-18
Namibia: Etosha National Park: a group of four giraffes at a waterhole.
Keywords: wild animals, safari, African wildlife, flora and fauna

PMR039K-17
Namibia: Etosha National Park: giraffe, drinking at a waterhole.
Keywords: wild animals, safari, African wildlife, flora and fauna

PMR039K-16
Namibia: Etosha National Park: watching a giraffe from a car, with dead branches in the foreground.
Keywords: wild animals, safari, African wildlife, flora and fauna

PMR039K-15
Namibia: Etosha National Park: a giraffe with two zebras in the veldt.
Keywords: wild animals, safari, African wildlife, flora and fauna

PMR039K-14
Namibia: Etosha National Park: a giraffe in the veldt.
Keywords: wild animals, safari, African wildlife, flora and fauna

PMR039K-13
Namibia: Etosha National Park: closer shot of a springbok in the veldt.
Keywords: wild animals, antelopes, flora and fauna, African wildlife, safari

PMR039K-12
Namibia: Etosha National Park: a group of Glossy Starlings (Lamprotornis nitens) at the Moringa Lodge.
Keywords: wild animals, flora and fauna, African wildlife, safari, birds, ornithology

PMR039K-11
Namibia: Etosha National Park: a large group of Burchell's zebras drinking at the Moringa waterhole.
Keywords: wild animals, safari, African wildlife, flora and fauna

PMR039K-10
Namibia: Etosha National Park: elephant and a large number of zebras at the Moringa waterhole.
Keywords: wild animals, safari, African wildlife, flora and fauna

PMR039K-09
Namibia: Etosha National Park: view over Moringa Lodge and the camping area, from a local hill.

PMR039K-08
Namibia: Etosha National Park: a group of springbok in the veldt.
Keywords: wild animals, safari, African wildlife, flora and fauna, antelopes

PMR039K-07
Namibia: Etosha National Park: two pairs of Burchell's zebras.
Keywords: wild animals, safari, African wildlife, flora and fauna

PMR039K-06
Namibia: Etosha National Park: a pair of Burchell's zebras.
Keywords: wild animals, safari, African wildlife, flora and fauna

PMR039K-05
Namibia: Etosha National Park: oryx with five male ostriches.
Keywords: wild animals, safari, African wildlife, flora and fauna, antelopes

PMR039K-04
Namibia: Etosha National Park: oryx, zebras and ostriches at a waterhole.
Keywords: wild animals, antelopes, flora and fauna, African wildlife, safari

PMR039K-03
Namibia: Etosha National Park: oryx, zebras, springbok and ostriches at a waterhole.
Keywords: wild animals, antelopes, flora and fauna, African wildlife, safari

PMR039K-01
Namibia: Etosha National Park: a group of Burchell's zebras on the veldt.
Keywords: wild animals, safari, African wildlife, flora and fauna, antelopes

PMR038K-32
Namibia: Etosha National Park: three oryx, with kudu and many springbok at the Okaukuejo waterhole.
Keywords: wild animals, safari, African wildlife, flora and fauna, antelopes

PMR038K-31
Namibia: Etosha National Park: three oryx with many springbok in the Okaukuejo waterhole, drinking.
Keywords: wild animals, antelopes, flora and fauna, African wildlife, safari

PMR038K-30
Namibia: Etosha National Park: springbok in the Okaukuejo water hole, drinking.
Keywords: wild animals, antelopes, flora and fauna, African wildlife, safari

PMR038K-29
Namibia: Etosha National Park: Burchell's zebras and springbok, with reflections in the Okaukuejo water hole.
Keywords: wild animals, antelopes, flora and fauna, African wildlife, safari

PMR038K-28
Namibia: Etosha National Park: Burchell's zebras and springbok, with reflections in the Okaukuejo water hole.
Keywords: wild animals, antelopes, flora and fauna, African wildlife, safari

PMR038K-27
Namibia: Etosha National Park: a group of springbok, with reflections in the Okaukuejo water hole.
Keywords: wild animals, flora and fauna, African wildlife, safari

PMR038K-26
Namibia: Etosha National Park: four springbok at Okaukuejo water hole.
Keywords: wild animals, flora and fauna, African wildlife, safari, antelopes

PMR038K-25
Namibia: Etosha National Park: a group of elephants at the Okaukuejo water hole.
Keywords: wild animals, flora and fauna, African wildlife, safari

PMR038K-24
Namibia: Etosha National Park :elephants, zebra and springbok.
Keywords: wild animals, safari, African wildlife, flora and fauna

PMR038K-23
Namibia: Etosha National Park: three male ostriches.
Keywords: wild animals, safari, African wildlife, flora and fauna

PMR038K-22
Namibia: Etosha National Park: elephants at a small water hole.
Keywords: wild animals, flora and fauna, African wildlife, safari

PMR037K-25
Namibia, Sossusvlei: Sightseeing flight from Swakopmund: sand dune shapes at Sossusvlei in the Namib Naukluft National Park. Some of the highest in the world - up to 380 metres high. Diamonds collect in the hollows under the sand.
Keywords: sand, sandhills, sand dunes, wind-carved shapes, aerial view, desert

PMR037K-24
Namibia, Sossusvlei: Sightseeing flight from Swakopmund: sand dune shapes at Sossusvlei in the Namib Naukluft National Park. Some of the highest in the world - up to 380 metres high. The saltpans contain water from the River Tsauch every 10-12 years.
Keywords: sand, sandhills, sand dunes, wind-carved shapes, aerial view, desert

PMR037K-23
Namibia, Sossusvlei: Sightseeing flight from Swakopmund: sand dune shapes at Sossusvlei in the Namib Naukluft National Park. Some of the highest in the world - up to 380 metres high. The saltpans contain water from the River Tsauch every 10-12 years.
Keywords: sand, desert, aerial view, wind-carved shapes, sand dunes, sandhills

PMR037K-22
Namibia, Sossusvlei: Sightseeing flight from Swakopmund: sand dune shapes at Sossusvlei in the Namib Naukluft National Park. Some of the highest in the world - up to 380 metres high. The saltpans contain water from the River Tsauch every 10-12 years.
Keywords: sand, sandhills, sand dunes, wind-carved shapes, aerial view, desert

PMR037K-21
Namibia, Sossusvlei: Sightseeing flight from Swakopmund: sand dune shapes at Sossusvlei in the Namib Naukluft National Park. Some of the highest in the world - up to 380 metres high.
Keywords: sand, desert, aerial view, wind-carved shapes, sand dunes, sandhills

PMR037K-20
Namibia, Sossusvlei: Sightseeing flight from Swakopmund: sand dune shapes at Sossusvlei in the Namib Naukluft National Park. Some of the highest in the world - up to 380 metres high.
Keywords: sand, desert, aerial view, wind-carved shapes, sand dunes, sandhills

PMR037K-19
Namibia, Sossusvlei: Sightseeing flight from Swakopmund: sand dune shapes at Sossusvlei in the Namib Naukluft National Park. Some of the highest in the world - up to 380 metres high.
Keywords: sand, desert, aerial view, wind-carved shapes, sand dunes, sandhills

PMR037K-18
Namibia, Sossusvlei: Sightseeing flight from Swakopmund: sand dune shapes at Sossusvlei in the Namib Naukluft National Park. Some of the highest in the world - up to 380 metres high.
Keywords: sand, sandhills, sand dunes, wind-carved shapes, aerial view, desert

PMR037K-11
Namiba, Sossusvlei: The Nabib-Naukluft National Park: the bleak outlook on crossing the Namib Desert on the C14 road.
Keywords: sand, desert, arid landscape

PMR037K-10
Namibia: The Nabib-Naukluft National Park: grazing camels near the Kuiseb Pass.
Keywords: sand, wind-carved shapes, sand dunes, sandhills

PMR037K-08
Namibia, Sossusvlei: The Nabib-Naukluft National Park: silhouetted tree against sunset over the sand dunes.
Keywords: sand, tranquillity, evening mood, wind-carved shapes, sand dunes, sandhills

PMR037K-07
Namibia, Sossusvlei: The Nabib-Naukluft National Park: tree casting its shadow on a sand dune, late afternoon.
Keywords: sand, sandhills, sand dunes, wind-carved shapes

PMR037K-06
Namibia, Sossusvlei: The Nabib-Naukluft National Park: sand dunes with skeletal tree, late afternoon.
Keywords: sand, sandhills, sand dunes, wind-carved shapes

PMR037K-05
Namibia, Sossusvlei: The Nabib-Naukluft National Park: an assortment of wind-carved sand dune shapes.
Keywords: sand, sandhills, sand dunes, wind-carved shapes

PMR037K-04
Namibia, Sossusvlei: The Nabib-Naukluft National Park: the track down from the top of the sand dune, among the highest in the world.
Keywords: sand, sandhills, sand dunes, wind-carved shapes

PMR037K-03
Namibia, Sossusvlei: The Nabib-Naukluft National Park: flowers on an acacia tree.
Keywords: sand, sandhills, sand dunes, wind-carved shapes, flora, desert flora

PMR037K-02
Namibia, Sossusvlei: The Nabib-Naukluft National Park: a saltpan, with surrounding vegetation.
Keywords: sand, sandhills, sand dunes, wind-carved shapes

PMR037K-01
Namibia, Sossusvlei: The Nabib-Naukluft National Park: view of a saltpan from the top of a sand dune.
Keywords: sand, sandhills, sand dunes, wind-carved shapes

PMR036K-36
Namibia, Sossusvlei: The Nabib-Naukluft National Park: knife-edge ridges of sand dunes, with mountains in the distance.
Keywords: sand, wind-carved shapes, sand dunes, sandhills

PMR036K-35
Namibia, Sossusvlei: The Nabib-Naukluft National Park: climbing a sand dune - the view below, with dried-up slat lake.
Keywords: sand, sandhills, sand dunes, wind-carved shapes

PMR036K-34
Namibia, Sossusvlei: The Nabib-Naukluft National Park: climbing a sand dune along the knife-edge ridge
Keywords: sand, sandhills, sand dunes, wind-carved shapes

PMR036K-33
Namiba, Sossusvlei: The Nabib-Naukluft National Park: Cape Sparrows (Passer melanurus) live happily in the desert conditions.
Keywords: sand, sandhills, sand dunes, wind-carved shapes, ornithology, birds

PMR033K-33
England, Warwickshire, Knowle: Bluebell wood in the grounds of Baddesley Clinton Manor House (National Trust).
Keywords: famous gardens, spring flowers

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

PMR033K-24
England, Derbyshire: The walled garden and greenhouses of Calke Abbey (National Trust).
Keywords: famous gardens, flower beds

PMR033K-21
England, Derbyshire: Grounds of Kedleston Hall (National Trust), home of the Curzon family, built between 1759 and 1765, has some of the finest Robert Adam interiors in the country. The park, with lake and bridge were also the creation of Robert Adam.
Keywords: stately homes, Lord Curzon, Viceroy of India, architecture, mansions

PMR033K-20
England, Derbyshire: Kedleston Hall (National Trust), home of the Curzon family, built between 1759 and 1765, has some of the finest Robert Adam interiors in the country.
Keywords: stately homes, Lord Curzon, Viceroy of India, architecture, mansions

PMR030K-17
USA, Hawaii, Waikiki: Japanese participants wearing traditional costumes in the procession to celebrate the Pan-Pacific Festival.
Keywords: national dress, celebration, kimonos

PMR030K-16
USA, Hawaii, Waikiki: Japanese participants wearing traditional costumes in the procession to celebrate the Pan-Pacific Festival: here, a dragon dance by younger participants.
Keywords: national dress, celebration, kimonos

PMR030K-15
USA, Hawaii, Waikiki: Japanese participants wearing traditional costumes in the procession to celebrate the Pan-Pacific Festival.
Keywords: national dress, celebration, kimonos

PMR030K-14
USA, Hawaii, Waikiki: Japanese participants wearing traditional costumes in the procession to celebrate the Pan-Pacific Festival: here, a percussion band.
Keywords: national dress, kimonos, celebration

PMR030K-13
USA, Hawaii, Waikiki: Japanese participants wearing traditional costumes in the procession to celebrate the Pan-Pacific Festival: here, lion dancers.
Keywords: national dress, celebration, kimonos

PMR030K-12
USA, Hawaii, Waikiki: Japanese participants wearing traditional costumes in the procession to celebrate the Pan-Pacific Festival.
Keywords: national dress, celebration, kimonos

PMR075K-18
Spain, Lanzarote: view of the black larva fields from the crater of "Caldera Blanca" in the Montanas de Fuego, Timanfaya National Park.
Keywords: Canary Islands, volcanic, leisure, holidays, sunshine

PMR075K-17
Spain, Lanzarote: view of the crater of "Caldera Blanca" in the Montanas de Fuego, Timanfaya National Park.
Keywords: Canary Islands, sunshine, holidays, leisure

PMR075K-16
Spain, Lanzarote: plants with coloured leaves, growing in the larva in the Montanas de Fuego, Timanfaya National Park.
Keywords: Canary Islands, botany, leisure, holidays, sunshine

PMR075K-15
Spain, Lanzarote: visit from a raven (Corvus corax canariensis) in the Montanas de Fuego, Timanfaya National Park.
Keywords: Canary Islands, leisure, holidays, sunshine

PMR075K-14
Spain, Lanzarote: an "Islote" - an island which escaped coverage by the last lava eruption in the Montanas de Fuego, Timanfaya National Park.
Keywords: Canary Islands, geology, volcanic, leisure, holidays, sunshine

PMR075K-13
Spain, Lanzarote: cushion of pink flowers (Spergularia?) in the Montanas de Fuego, Timanfaya National Park.
Keywords: Canary Islands, sunshine, holidays, leisure, botany

PMR074K-36
Spain, Fuerteventura: the sand plains and beaches of Jandia National Park seen from Montana Cardón.
Keywords: Canary Islands, volcanic, leisure, holidays, sunshine

PMR074K-31
Spain, Fuerteventura: a green oasis between the barren mountains of the Betancuria National Park.
Keywords: Canary Islands, volcanic, leisure, holidays, sunshine

PMR074K-30
Spain, Fuerteventura: red, volcanic earth makes a striking contrast in Betancuria National Park.
Keywords: Canary Islands, volcanic, leisure, holidays, sunshine

PMR074K-26
Spain, Fuerteventura: mountainous view from the Mirador Morro Velosa, in Betancuria National Park, under lifting fog banks.
Keywords: Canary Islands, volcanic, leisure, holidays, sunshine

PMR074K-10
Spain, Lanzarote: desolate volcanic landscape: Montanas de Fuego in Timanfaya National Park.
Keywords: Canary Islands, leisure, holidays, sunshine, volcano

PMR074K-08
Spain, Lanzarote: desolate volcanic landscape: Montanas de Fuego in Timanfaya National Park.
Keywords: Canary Islands, volcano, sunshine, holidays, leisure

PMR074K-07
Spain, Lanzarote: desolate volcanic landscape: Montanas de Fuego in Timanfaya National Park.
Keywords: Canary Islands, volcano, sunshine, holidays, leisure

PMR074K-06
Spain, Lanzarote: desolate volcanic landscape: Montanas de Fuego in Timanfaya National Park.
Keywords: Canary Islands, volcano, sunshine, holidays, leisure

PMR074K-05
Spain, Lanzarote: desolate volcanic landscape: Montanas de Fuego in Timanfaya National Park; a frozen wall of lava.
Keywords: Canary Islands, leisure, holidays, sunshine, volcano

PMR074K-04
Spain, Lanzarote: desolate volcanic landscape: Montanas de Fuego in Timanfaya National Park.
Keywords: Canary Islands, volcano, sunshine, holidays, leisure

PMR074K-03
Spain, Lanzarote: desolate volcanic landscape: Montanas de Fuego in Timanfaya National Park.
Keywords: Canary Islands, volcano, sunshine, holidays, leisure

PMR074K-02
Spain, Lanzarote: a straw bundle bursts into flames with the heat from a volcanic vent at Islote de Hilario in the Montanas de Fuego in Timanfaya National Park.
Keywords: Canary Islands, volcano, sunshine, holidays, leisure

PMR074K-01
Spain, Lanzarote: dromedaries returning from a safari in the Montanas de Fuego in Timanfaya National Park.
Keywords: Canary Islands, volcano, sunshine, holidays, leisure

PMR071K-20
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Oktoberfest Procession, Munich: Massenhausen Riding Group - Munich Civic Guard.
Keywords: tradition, Munich, München, national dress, beer festival, lederhosen, dirndl, traditional costume, regional costume, local costume, national costume

PMR071K-19
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Oktoberfest Procession, Munich: mixed brass band in black and white uniforms.
Keywords: tradition, Munich, München, national dress, beer festival, lederhosen, dirndl, traditional costume, regional costume, local costume, national costume

PMR071K-18
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Oktoberfest Procession, Munich: brass band in black costumes, red waistcoats, hats with buckles.
Keywords: tradition, uniform, Munich, München, national dress, beer festival, lederhosen, dirndl, traditional costume, regional costume, local costume, national costume

PMR071K-17
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Oktoberfest Procession, Munich: band in red and white costumes, playing bugles and drumming.
Keywords: tradition, uniform, Munich, München, national dress, beer festival, lederhosen, dirndl, traditional costume, regional costume, local costume, national costume

PMR071K-16
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Oktoberfest Procession, Munich: animated young men and girls in traditional local dress.
Keywords: tradition, uniform, Munich, München, national dress, beer festival, lederhosen, dirndl, traditional costume, regional costume, local costume, national costume

PMR071K-15
Germany, Upper bavaria, Oktoberfest Procession, Munich: three young girls in traditional local dress, with tall, black headgear.
Keywords: tradition, national costume, local costume, regional costume, traditional costume, dirndl, lederhosen, beer festival, national dress, München, Munich, uniform

PMR071K-14
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Oktoberfest Procession, Munich: brass and wind instrument band with young girls in the foreground.
Keywords: tradition, national costume, local costume, regional costume, traditional costume, dirndl, lederhosen, beer festival, national dress, München, Munich, uniform

PMR071K-13
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Oktoberfest Procession, Munich: garden and alotments group with artistically displayed produce on a wagon.
Keywords: tradition, uniform, Munich, München, national dress, beer festival, lederhosen, dirndl, traditional costume, regional costume, local costume, national costume

PMR071K-11
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Oktoberfest Procession, Munich: garden and alotments group pulling handcarts with vegetable produce on display.
Keywords: tradition, national costume, local costume, regional costume, traditional costume, dirndl, lederhosen, beer festival, national dress, München, Munich, uniform

PMR071K-10
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Oktoberfest Procession, Munich: local costume group, "d' Lechgauer" (from Lechgau), with red skirts, black bodices and flowered aprons.
Keywords: tradition, national costume, local costume, regional costume, traditional costume, dirndl, lederhosen, beer festival, national dress, München, Munich, uniform

PMR071K-09
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Oktoberfest Procession, Munich: the "Schandkarren", a wagon for making public disgraced wives.
Keywords: tradition, uniform, Munich, München, national dress, beer festival, lederhosen, dirndl, traditional costume, regional costume, local costume, national costume

PMR071K-08
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Oktoberfest Procession, Munich: "Schützkönige" - champion sharpshooters from various sport shooting clubs, each wearing the club's silver chain of office.
Keywords: tradition, national costume, local costume, regional costume, traditional costume, dirndl, lederhosen, beer festival, national dress, München, Munich, uniform

PMR064K-25
Bulgaria, Sofia: The Bulgarian National Assembly/Bulgarian Parliament.

PMR059K-18
Hungary, Hortobagy: Water buffalo in Hortobagy National Park.

PMR059K-17
Hungary, Hortobagy: Water buffalo in Hortobagy National Park.

PMR059K-16
Hungary, Hortobagy: Water buffalo in Hortobagy National Park.

PMR059K-14
Hungary, Hortobagy: The old nine-arched bridge with reflections in an unusually high water level, in Hortobagy National Park.

PMR058K-21
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: the National Garden Show (BUGA) in summer 2005: wild flowers provide a yellow carpet.

PMR058K-20
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: the National Garden Show (BUGA) in summer 2005: the "giant bird's nest", complete with eggs.

PMR058K-19
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: the National Garden Show (BUGA) in summer 2005: the "giant bird's nest", surrounded by wild flowers.

PMR058K-18
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: the National Garden Show (BUGA) in summer 2005: red, foam rubber paths provide a new walking sensation.

PMR058K-17
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: the National Garden Show (BUGA) in summer 2005: red, foam rubber paths provide a new walking sensation.

PMR417-02
Slovakia, Kezmarok (formerly Kesmark): the New Protestant Church, completed in 1894, after plans provided by the Danish architect Theophil Hansen (who also designed the Greek Academy of Science, and the Greek National Library).
Keywords: cottages, Kesmark, historic, heritage, Czechoslovakia, architecture

PMR414-05
Germany, Bavaria, Franconia, Ellingen: the Town Hall (Rathaus).
Keywords: picturesque, historic, architecture, national heritage

PMR414-04
Germany, Bavaria, Franconia, Ellingen: the church with its belltower, an integral part of the Residenz, or palace, which was the home of Field Marshal Carl Philipp, Prince of Wrede from 1815.
Keywords: picturesque, Knights, Teutonic, historic, architecture, national heritage

PMR414-03
Germany, Bavaria, Franconia, Ellingen: main facade of the Residenz, seat of the Knights of the Teutonic Order for the Province of Southern Germany (Bailiwick of Franconia) for almost 500 years, until 1789. The present building dates mainly from the 18th century.
Keywords: picturesque, historic, architecture, national heritage

PMR414-02
Germany, Bavaria, Franconia, Weissenburg: narrow cobbled streets with half-timbered houses.
Keywords: mediaeval, wattle and daub, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR414-01
Germany, Bavaria, Franconia, Weissenburg: town gate and half-timbered houses.
Keywords: mediaeval, wattle and daub, towers, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR413-12
Germany, Bavaria, Franconia, Weissenburg: statue of Ludwig the Bavarian on the fountain in the market square.
Keywords: mediaeval, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR413-11
Germany, Bavaria, Franconia, Weissenburg: half-timbered "Old Latin School" in Martin Luther Square.
Keywords: mediaeval, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR413-10
Germany, Bavaria, Franconia, Weissenburg: Gothic church portal with carved tympanum representing the death of the Virgin Mary.
Keywords: mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage, architecture

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

PMR405-02
Germany, Rhineland Palatinate: Burg Eltz, on the Eifel Massif, is a mighty fortress dating back to the 9th or 10th century. It has been constantly expanded and is still in possession of the same families who lived there in th12th century, 33 generations ago. Visble in this view are the fourth Rodendorf House and the Rübenach House, added in the 15th and 16th centuries.
Keywords: historic place, defence, fortifications, national heritage, castle, turrets, mediaeval

PMR405-01
Germany, Rhineland Palatinate: Burg Eltz, on the Eifel Massif, is a mighty fortress dating back to the 9th or 10th century. It has been constantly expanded and is still in possession of the same families who lived there in th12th century, 33 generations ago.
Keywords: historic place, mediaeval, turrets, castle, national heritage, fortifications, defence

PMR404-11
Germany, Rhineland Palatinate, Mosel Valley: view of the River Mosel with town and bridge of Löf, from the vinyards of Burg Thurant.
Keywords: historic place, Moselle Valley, defence, fortifications, national heritage, castle

PMR404-10
Germany, Rhineland Palatinate, Mosel Valley: Burg Thurant with its twin towers, each of which was once occupied by rival scions of the same family.
Keywords: historic place, Moselle Valley, defence, fortifications, national heritage, castle

PMR404-09
Germany, Rhineland Palatinate: entrance (formerly a drawbridge) to Burg Thurant, which overlooks Alken, in the Mosel Valley.
Keywords: historic place, Moselle Valley, castle, national heritage, fortifications, defence

PMR404-08
Germany, Rhineland Palatinate: a sunny corner of Wiltberger Schloss (castle) in Alken.
Keywords: historic place, Moselle Valley, picturesque, sun-enjoyment, sun-worship, flowery, courtyard, national heritage

PMR404-07
Germany, Rhineland Palatinate: 15th-17th century castle in the Mosel Valley between Kobern and Gondorf, formerly surrounded by water.
Keywords: historic place, vinyard, defence, fortifications, national heritage

PMR404-06
Germany, Rhineland-Palatinate: Arnstein Abbey on the River Lahn, with two Romanesque and two Gothic towers.
Keywords: historic place, Moselle Valley, picturesque, landscape, panorama, valley, church, architecture, national heritage

PMR404-04
Germany, Koblenz: "Deutsches Eck" ("German Corner"), at the confluence of the Rivers Rhine and Mosel, with the newly replaced equestrian statue of Kaiser Wilhelm I.
Keywords: monument, esteemed place, cruise ships, national heritage, historic place

PMR401-10
Germany, Brandenburg, Potsdam: the New Orangery in Sans Souci Park, the creation of Frederick the Great, with formal staircase to the terrace, bronze statue of an archer, and equestrian statue in the foreground.
Keywords: East Germany, Baroque, picturesque, architecture, historic, national heritage

PMR392-10
New Zealand, North Island, Rotorua, Wairakei Geothermal Power Station of the Electricity Corporation of New Zealand. Together with Ohaaki, it produces about 8% of the national output of electricity. Pipelines taking steam to the power station. In the 48" line, steam travels at up to 130 m.p.h.
Keywords: antipodes, hot springs, eruption, volcano, volcanic, fumerole, geyser, Maori, landscape, picturesque

PMR392-09
New Zealand, North Island, Rotorua, Wairakei Geothermal Power Station of the Electricity Corporation of New Zealand. Together with Ohaaki, it produces about 8% of the national output of electricity. Expansion loops in the pipelines. A
2-mile length of pipeline must allow 20 feet for expansion.
Keywords: antipodes, hot springs, eruption, volcano, volcanic, fumerole, geyser, Maori, landscape, picturesque

PMR392-08
New Zealand, North Island, Rotorua, Wairakei Geothermal Power Station of the Electricity Corporation of New Zealand. Together with Ohaaki, it produces about 8% of the national output of electricity. Panoramic view of the steam field and start of the pipelines.
Keywords: antipodes, hot springs, eruption, volcano, volcanic, fumerole, geyser, Maori, landscape, 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

PMR384-05
Australia, Queensland: path through the tropical rainforest in the Cape Tribulation National Park, with the large, round leaves of the palm, Licuala muelleri, in the foreground.
Keywords: outback, tropical, biotope, ecology, savannah, vegetation, geology, natural, nature, bush, wilderness, flora and fauna, wildlife

PMR384-04
Australia, Queensland: tropical rainforest in the Cape Tribulation National Park.
Keywords: outback, tropical, biotope, ecology, savannah, vegetation, geology, natural, nature, bush, wilderness, flora and fauna, wildlife

PMR382-02
Australia, Northern Territory, Kakadu National Park: the sun's afterglow through the trees at Yellow Water (mosquitos not visible!)
Keywords: outback, sunset, wildlife, flora and fauna, wilderness, bush, nature, natural, geology, vegetation, savannah, ecology, biotope, tropical

PMR382-01
Australia, Northern Territory, Kakadu National Park: sunset at Yellow Water.
Keywords: outback, wildlife, flora and fauna, wilderness, bush, nature, natural, geology, vegetation, savannah, ecology, biotope, tropical

PMR381-12
Australia, Northern Territory, Kakadu National Park: Nourlangie Rock, where numerous caves have been used by the Aborigines for hundreds of years, and some well-preserved paintings may be seen.
Keywords: outback, wildlife, flora and fauna, wilderness, bush, nature, natural, geology, vegetation, savannah, ecology, biotope, tropical

PMR381-11
Australia, Northern Territory, Kakadu National Park: distant sandstone escarpment of the Arnhem Land Plateau, seen from Nourlangie Rock.
Keywords: outback, wildlife, flora and fauna, wilderness, bush, nature, natural, geology, vegetation, savannah, ecology, biotope, tropical

PMR381-10
Australia, Northern Territory, Kakadu National Park: a gnarled, old Eucalyptus tree on the bank of the Alligator River.
Keywords: outback, wildlife, flora and fauna, wilderness, bush, nature, natural, geology, vegetation, savannah, ecology, biotope, tropical

PMR381-03
Australia, Northern Territory: Katherine Gorge National Park (Aboriginal: "Nitmiluk") - this termite mound has acquired a personality of its own with the help of some old clothes!
Keywords: outback, wilderness, bush, nature, natural, geology, vegetation, savannah, ecology, biotope, tropical

PMR381-02
Australia, Northern Territory: Katherine Gorge National Park (Aboriginal: "Nitmiluk") - late afternoon reflections, with a White-faced Heron (Ardea novaehollandiae) just discernible at the water's edge.
Keywords: outback, wilderness, bush, nature, natural, geology, vegetation, savannah, ecology, biotope, tropical

PMR381-01
Australia, Northern Territory: Katherine Gorge National Park (Aboriginal: "Nitmiluk") - one of the smaller, Freshwater Crocodiles (Crocodylus johnstoni) found only in Australia. They may grow to 3 metres long.
Keywords: outback, wilderness, bush, nature, natural, geology, vegetation, savannah, ecology, biotope, tropical

PMR380-12
Australia, Northern Territory: Katherine Gorge National Park (Aboriginal: "Nitmiluk") - bed-rocks worn smooth with the passage of water.
Keywords: outback, tropical, biotope, ecology, savannah, vegetation, geology, natural, nature, bush, wilderness

PMR380-11
Australia, Northern Territory: Katherine Gorge National Park (Aboriginal: "Nitmiluk") - these curiously eroded rocks are used as stepping stones to cross the water.
Keywords: outback, wilderness, bush, nature, natural, geology, vegetation, savannah, ecology, biotope, tropical

PMR380-10
Australia, Northern Territory: Katherine Gorge National Park (Aboriginal: "Nitmiluk") - the fifth gorge, and furthest point of the trip, which is popular for swimming and picknicking.
Keywords: outback, wilderness, bush, nature, natural, geology, vegetation, savannah, ecology, biotope, tropical

PMR380-09
Australia, Northern Territory: Katherine Gorge National Park (Aboriginal: "Nitmiluk") - looking back from the boat; Aborigine paintings of some antiquity may be seen high on the left wall of the gorge near this point.
Keywords: outback, wilderness, bush, nature, natural, geology, vegetation, savannah, ecology, biotope, tropical

PMR380-08
Australia, Northern Territory: Katherine Gorge National Park (Aboriginal: "Nitmiluk") - the inclination of the strata is evident in this view along the fourth gorge.
Keywords: outback, wilderness, bush, nature, natural, geology, vegetation, savannah, ecology, biotope, tropical

PMR380-07
Australia, Northern Territory: Katherine Gorge National Park (Aboriginal: "Nitmiluk") - view of the start of the steep-sided fourth gorge from the rocks at the end.
Keywords: outback, wilderness, bush, nature, natural, geology, vegetation, savannah, ecology, biotope, tropical

PMR380-06
Australia, Northern Territory: Katherine Gorge National Park (Aboriginal: "Nitmiluk") - the party embarked for the trip along the third gorge. The light-weight boats are returned to Katherine for storage during th dry season.
Keywords: outback, wilderness, bush, nature, natural, geology, vegetation, savannah, ecology, biotope, tropical

PMR380-05
Australia, Northern Territory: Katherine Gorge National Park (Aboriginal: "Nitmiluk") - view along the third gorge, from the top of the rocks.
Keywords: outback, wilderness, bush, nature, natural, geology, vegetation, savannah, ecology, biotope, tropical

PMR380-04
Australia, Northern Territory: Katherine Gorge National Park (Aboriginal: "Nitmiluk") - end of the lake; canoes have to be man-handled over these rocks to the next lake.
Keywords: outback, wilderness, bush, nature, natural, geology, vegetation, savannah, ecology, biotope, tropical

PMR380-03
Australia, Northern Territory: Katherine Gorge National Park (Aboriginal: "Nitmiluk") - canoes under the sheer wall of the second gorge.
Keywords: outback, wilderness, bush, nature, natural, geology, vegetation, savannah, ecology, biotope, tropical

PMR380-02
Australia, Northern Territory: Katherine Gorge National Park (Aboriginal: "Nitmiluk") - view ahead to the second lake and steepening walls of the gorge.
Keywords: outback, wilderness, bush, nature, natural, geology, vegetation, savannah, ecology, biotope, tropical

PMR380-01
Australia, Northern Territory: Katherine Gorge National Park (Aboriginal: "Nitmiluk") - canoes on the lake in the first gorge of the thirteen gorge system.
Keywords: outback, wilderness, bush, nature, natural, geology, vegetation, savannah, ecology, biotope, tropical

PMR379-09
Australia, Northern Territory: Simpsons Gap, in the national park of the same name, reflected in the pool.
Keywords: outback, wilderness, bush, nature, natural, geology, vegetation, savannah, ecology, biotope, tropical

PMR379-08
Australia, Northern Territory: a large Ghost Gum tree (Eucalyptus papuana), between 200 and 600 years old, in Simpsons Gap National Park.
Keywords: outback, wilderness, bush, nature, natural, geology, vegetation, savannah, ecology, biotope, tropical

PMR378-02
Australia, Northern Territory: Uluru National Park - "Upside-down Plant" (Leptosema chambersii) flowers at the base of the stem. The flowers contain honey - a valuable food source for desert-dwelling animals.
Keywords: outback, wilderness, bush, nature, natural, geology, vegetation, savannah, ecology, biotope, tropical

PMR376-05
Australia, Victoria: The "Shipwreck Coast" in Port Campbell National Park: the Twelve Apostles on a winter's afternoon.
Keywords: cliffs, limestone, rock pinnacles, caves, coastline, erosion, geology, strata, natural holes, natural bridges, natural phenomena

PMR376-02
Australia, Melbourne: wrought iron balconies on a Victorian house near the cathedral, now the home of the National Trust of Australia.
Keywords: architecture, modern architecture, Oz, antipodes, harbour

PMR375-12
Australia, Melbourne: "Como", an historic country mansion dating back to 1847, was taken over by the National Trust of Australia in 1959; view of the house from the well-wooded grounds.
Keywords: architecture, modern architecture, Oz, antipodes

PMR375-11
Australia, Melbourne: "Como", an historic country mansion dating back to 1847, was taken over by the National Trust of Australia in 1959; garden facade with fountain.
Keywords: architecture, modern architecture, Oz, antipodes, harbour

PMR372-06
Australia, Sydney: view of Darling Harbour with veteran ferry boat belonging to the National Maritime Museum in the foreground.
Keywords: architecture, harbour, antipodes, Oz, modern architecture

PMR370-08
Singapore: National Museum, built in 1887, with an unusual group of characters sitting on the bench.
Keywords: historic, far east, financial-centre, shopping-mecca, picturesque, orient, tropics, island

PMR563-4
Girraween (= "place of flowers") National Park: lies in the granite belt. View from the summit of "The Pyramid", a very smooth and steep climb.
Keywords: outback, wilderness, bush, nature, natural, widlife, geology, vegetation, savannah, ecology, biotope

PMR563-3
Australia, Queensland, Girraween (= "place of flowers") National Park: lies in the granite belt. Typical weathered outcrops.
Keywords: outback, wilderness, bush, nature, natural, widlife, geology, vegetation, savannah, ecology, biotope

PMR563-2
Australia, Queensland, Girraween (= "place of flowers") National Park: lies in the granite belt. Huge boulders form a natural gateway.
Keywords: outback, wilderness, bush, nature, natural, widlife, geology, vegetation, savannah, ecology, biotope

PMR562-5
Australia. Northern Territory, Kakadu National Park: "Termite Towers", an unusual termite residence.
Keywords: outback, tropical, biotope, ecology, savannah, vegetation, geology, widlife, natural, nature, bush, wilderness

PMR562-3
Australia. Northern Territory, Kakadu National Park: East Alligator River.
Keywords: outback, tropical, biotope, ecology, savannah, vegetation, geology, widlife, natural, nature, bush, wilderness

PMR561-2
Australia, Northern Territiry, Litchfield National Park: Wangi Falls and bathing pool, where the smaller Freshwater Crocodiles are sometimes found!
Keywords: outback, biotope, ecology, savannah, vegetation, geology, widlife, natural, nature, bush, wilderness

PMR561-1
Australia, Northern Territory. Litchfield National Park: Wangi Falls.
Keywords: outback, biotope, ecology, savannah, vegetation, geology, widlife, natural, nature, bush, wilderness

PMR561-03
Australia, Northern Territory: Florence Falls in Lichfield National Park.
Keywords: outback, nature reserve, wildlife, wilderness, bush, nature, natural, geology, vegetation, savannah, ecology, biotope, tropical

PMR560-6
Australia, Western Australia, Kununurra: Mirima or Hidden Valley National Park: this Boab tree (Adansonia gregorii) lurks in its rocky niche like an octopus.
Keywords: outback, wilderness, bush, nature, natural, widlife, geology, vegetation, savannah, ecology, biotope

PMR560-5
Australia, Western Australia, Kununurra: Mirima or Hidden Valley National Park: a grove of Boab saplings (Adansonia gregorii).
Keywords: outback, biotope, ecology, savannah, vegetation, geology, widlife, natural, nature, bush, wilderness

PMR560-4
Australia, Western Australia, Kununurra: Mirima or Hidden Valley National Park: much-eroded sandstone cliffs by the signed path.
Keywords: outback, biotope, ecology, savannah, vegetation, geology, widlife, natural, nature, bush, wilderness

PMR560-3
Australia, Western Australia, Kununurra: Mirima or Hidden Valley National Park has its own spectacular "Mini-Bungles", beehive-shaped rocks.
Keywords: outback, biotope, ecology, savannah, vegetation, geology, widlife, natural, nature, bush, wilderness

PMR560-12
Australia, Northern Territory, Litchfield National Park: one of the many streams, useful for cooling down in hot weather, near Florence Falls.
Keywords: outback, biotope, ecology, savannah, vegetation, geology, widlife, natural, nature, bush, wilderness

PMR560-11
Australia, Northern Territory, Litchfield National Park: a 17-foot high termite mound.
Keywords: outback, biotope, ecology, savannah, vegetation, geology, widlife, natural, nature, bush, wilderness

PMR560-1
Australia, Western Australia, Kununurra: Mirima or Hidden Valley National Park: the pinnacle, formed from eroded sandstone.
Keywords: outback, biotope, ecology, savannah, vegetation, geology, widlife, natural, nature, bush, wilderness

PMR560-02
Australia, Western Australia, Kununurra: Mirima or Hidden Valley National Park, with view over Kununurra, the Kimberley's newest town, from one of the hills (most of the buildings are hidden in the trees).
Keywords: outback, wilderness, bush, nature, natural, geology, vegetation, savannah, ecology, biotope, tropical

PMR559-9
Australia, Western Australia, The Kimberley: Purnululu National Park (Bungle Bungles), with the banded rock humps only recently discovered by Europeans. View along Cathedral Gorge; during the wet season the area is under water much of the time.
Keywords: outback, biotope, ecology, savannah, vegetation, geology, widlife, natural, nature, bush, wilderness

PMR559-8
Australia, Western Australia, The Kimberley: Purnululu National Park (Bungle Bungles), with the banded rock humps only recently discovered by Europeans. Freshwater pool in Cathedral Gorge, closely enclosed by the rock domes. Important for the prolific wildlife.
Keywords: outback, biotope, ecology, savannah, vegetation, geology, widlife, natural, nature, bush, wilderness

PMR559-7
Australia, Western Australia, The Kimberley: Purnululu National Park (Bungle Bungles), with the banded rock humps only recently discovered by Europeans. Inside the enormous cathedral-like cave at the end of Cathedral Gorge, with reflections in the pool.
Keywords: outback, biotope, ecology, savannah, vegetation, geology, widlife, natural, nature, bush, wilderness

PMR559-6
Australia, Western Australia, The Kimberley: Purnululu National Park (Bungle Bungles), with the banded rock humps only recently discovered by Europeans. A freshwater pool in Cathedral Gorge, important for the prolific wildlife.
Keywords: outback, biotope, ecology, savannah, vegetation, geology, widlife, natural, nature, bush, wilderness

PMR559-5
The Kimberley: Purnululu National Park (Bungle Bungles), with the banded rock humps only recently discovered by Europeans. The path through Cathedral Gorge.
Keywords: outback, wilderness, bush, nature, natural, widlife, geology, vegetation, savannah, ecology, biotope

$PMR559-4 Australia, Western Australia, The Kimberley: Purnululu National Park (Bungle Bungles), with the banded rock humps only recently discovered by Europeans. The entrance to Cathedral Gorge with typical vegetation, including Grevillea refracta (tallest tree). Keywords: outback, wilderness, bush, nature, natural, widlife, geology, vegetation, savannah, ecology, biotope$

PMR559-12
Australia, Western Australia, The Kimberley: Purnululu National Park (Bungle Bungles), with the banded rock humps only recently discovered by Europeans. The banding is said to be caused by coatings of silica (orange) and lichen (black). Closer view of a banded rock face, with eucalyptus tree in the foreground.
Keywords: outback, biotope, ecology, savannah, vegetation, geology, widlife, natural, nature, bush, wilderness

PMR559-11
Australia, Western Australia, The Kimberley: Purnululu National Park (Bungle Bungles), with the banded rock humps only recently discovered by Europeans. The banding is said to be caused by coatings of silica (orange) and lichen (black).
Keywords: outback, wilderness, bush, nature, natural, widlife, geology, vegetation, savannah, ecology, biotope

PMR559-10
Australia, Western Australia, The Kimberley: Purnululu National Park (Bungle Bungles), with the banded rock humps only recently discovered by Europeans. Cathedral Gorge: where the rock has broken away, it can be seen that the "banding" is only superficial.
Keywords: outback, wilderness, bush, nature, natural, widlife, geology, vegetation, savannah, ecology, biotope

PMR559-03
Australia, Western Australia, The Kimberley: Purnululu National Park (Bungle Bungles), with the banded rock humps only recently discovered by Europeans. The banding is said to be caused by coatings of silica (orange) and lichen (black).
Keywords: outback, biotope, ecology, savannah, vegetation, geology, widlife, natural, nature, bush, wilderness

PMR556-9
Australia, Westwen Australia, Kalbarri: The Murchison River in Kalbarri National Park flows past an outcrop of spectacular Tumblagoods sandstone.
Keywords: tropical, gorge, strata, red rocks, geology

PMR556-8
Australia, Western Australia, Kalbarri: The Murchison River makes a loop in a deep gorge in Kalbarri National Park.
Keywords: tropical, outback, gorge, strata, red rocks, geology

PMR556-10
Australia, Weatern Australia, Kalbarri: "Nature's Window" in Kalbarri National Park, through which the Murchison River can be seen, far below.
Keywords: tropical, sandstone, Tumblagooda, gorge, strata, red rocks, geology

PMR556-1
Australia, Victoria: The "Shipwreck Coast" in Port Campbell National Park: view of the limestone cliffs and along the coast from a flower-covered clifftop.
Keywords: cliffs, limestone, rock pinnacles, caves, coastline, erosion, geology, strata, natural holes, natural bridges, natural phenomena

PMR555-9
Australia, Victoria: The "Shipwreck Coast" in Port Campbell National Park: aerial view of the fantastic rock formations, with Loch Ard Gorge in the centre, where 51 people died in the wreck of the "Loch Ard" in 1878, and where a memorial now stands.
Keywords: cliffs, limestone, rock pinnacles, caves, coastline, erosion, geology, strata, natural holes, natural bridges, natural phenomena

PMR555-8
Australia, Victoria: The "Shipwreck Coast" in Port Campbell National Park: aerial view of the coast, with the Twelve Apostles in the distance.
Keywords: cliffs, limestone, rock pinnacles, caves, coastline, erosion, geology, strata, natural holes, natural bridges, natural phenomena

PMR555-7
Australia, Victoria: The "Shipwreck Coast" in Port Campbell National Park: the Twelve Apostles, with part of the public viewing platform.
Keywords: cliffs, natural phenomena, natural bridges, natural holes, strata, geology, erosion, coastline, caves, rock pinnacles, limestone

PMR555-6
Australia, Victoria: The "Shipwreck Coast" in Port Campbell National Park: the Twelve Apostles, standing more or less in line.
Keywords: cliffs, natural phenomena, natural bridges, natural holes, strata, geology, erosion, coastline, caves, rock pinnacles, limestone

PMR555-4
Australia, Victoria: The "Shipwreck Coast" in Port Campbell National Park: two of the rock pinnacles comprising the Twelve Apostles.
Keywords: cliffs, natural phenomena, natural bridges, natural holes, strata, geology, erosion, coastline, caves

PMR555-12
Australia, Victoria: The "Shipwreck Coast" in Port Campbell National Park: two of the yellow limestone natural arches near Loch Ard Gorge.
Keywords: cliffs, limestone, rock pinnacles, caves, coastline, erosion, geology, strata, natural holes, natural bridges, natural phenomena

PMR555-11
Australia, Victoria: The "Shipwreck Coast" in Port Campbell National Park: aerial view of the Twelve Apostles and the Great Ocean Road.
Keywords: cliffs, limestone, rock pinnacles, natural phenomena, natural bridges, natural holes, strata, geology, erosion, coastline, caves

PMR555-10
Australia, Victoria: The "Shipwreck Coast" in Port Campbell National Park: aerial view of the Twelve Apostles and the Great Ocean Road, with new car park and pedestrian underpass.
Keywords: cliffs, limestone, rock pinnacles, natural phenomena, natural bridges, natural holes, strata, geology, erosion, coastline, caves

PMR555-05
Australia, Victoria: The "Shipwreck Coast" in Port Campbell National Park: the Twelve Apostles,
Keywords: cliffs, limestone, rock pinnacles, caves, coastline, erosion, geology, strata, natural holes, natural bridges, natural phenomena

PMR554-9
Australia, Tasmania: Cradle Mountain/Lake St. Clair National Park: view of the north end of Dove Lake with boat house.
Keywords: wilderness, wild country, untamed nature, untamed

PMR554-8
Australia, Tasmania: Cradle Mountain/Lake St. Clair National Park: Twisted Lakes, near Hansons Peak, lie much higher than Dove Lake.
Keywords: wilderness, wild country, untamed nature, untamed

PMR554-7
Australia, Tasmania: Cradle Mountain/Lake St. Clair National Park: view of Dove Lake from Hansons Peak (1185 metres).
Keywords: wilderness, wild country, untamed nature, untamed

PMR554-6
Australia, Tasmania: Cradle Mountain/Lake St. Clair National Park: Cradle Mountain and Dove Lake, from Truganini Point.
Keywords: wilderness, wild country, untamed nature, untamed

PMR554-5
Australia, Tasmania: Cradle Mountain/Lake St. Clair National Park: Cradle Mountain and Dove Lake, with people standing on Glacier Rock in the distance (left).
Keywords: wilderness, untamed, untamed nature, wild country

PMR554-4
Australia, Tasmania: Cradle Mountain/Lake St. Clair National Park: Pencil Pine Falls, near to the Cradle Mountain Visitor Centre.
Keywords: wilderness, waterfalls, wild country, untamed nature, untamed

PMR554-3
Australia, Tasmania: Cradle Mountain/Lake St. Clair National Park: Camping with tent at the camp site by Cradle Mountain. Wallabies raid unguarded tents for food.
Keywords: wilderness, Toyota Camry, open air life, wild country, untamed nature, untamed

PMR554-2
Australia, Tasmania: Cradle Mountain/Lake St. Clair National Park: view of Lake St. Clair with canoes in the foreground.
Keywords: wilderness, untamed, untamed nature, wild country

PMR554-12
Australia, Tasmania: Cradle Mountain/Lake St. Clair National Park: Cradle Mountain rises abruptly from the tangled vegetation at the southern end of Dove Lake.
Keywords: wilderness, wild country, untamed nature, untamed

PMR554-11
Cradle Mountain/Lake St. Clair National Park: a sandy beach at the southern end of Dove Lake.
Keywords: wilderness, wild country, untamed nature, untamed

PMR554-10
Australia, Tasmania: Cradle Mountain/Lake St. Clair National Park: Cradle Mountain from the south-east shore of Dove Lake.
Keywords: wilderness, wild country, untamed nature, untamed

PMR553-9
Australia, Tasmania: Lichen-covered boulders on the beach at Wineglass Bay in Freycinet National Park.
Keywords: bathing, sunbathing, swimming

PMR552-8
Part of the luxuriant gardens surrounding the National Monument.
Keywords: fan palms

PMR552-7
Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur: The National Monument, dedicated to the soldiers killed fighting communist rebels; created by Felix de Weldon, and based on his design for the Iwo Jima Memorial in Arlington National Cemetery, USA.
Keywords: statue, war memorial, memorial group, group of soldiers with flag

PMR550-11
Vietnam, Saigon/Ho Chi Min City: the Opera House, built 1900, was used as the parliament house until 1975.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, historic building, colonial architecture

PMR548-02
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: Department of Tourism Building, Dubai Municipality Building and the Sheraton Hotel from across Dubai Creek, with national flag in the foreground.
Keywords: modern architecture, blooming desert, irrigation, desert state, Islamic architecture

PMR547-12
France, Savoy, Annecy: houses fronting on to the Thiou canal in the old quarter, with reflections in the water, and mountains in the distance.
Keywords: picturesque, alpine, national heritage, architecture

PMR547-11
France, Savoy, Annecy: the old quarter, with bridge over the Thiou canal and Hotel de Savoie.
Keywords: picturesque, national heritage, architecture, pedestrian area

PMR686-09
Laos, Vientiane: gilded figure of Buddha seated on the coils of a seven-headed naga in Wat Ong Teu Mahawihan.
Keywords: Buddhist, architecture, picturesque, national heritage, monument, colourful, temple

PMR686-08
Laos, Vientiane: meditation tower of Wat Ong Teu Mahawihan, founded in 1566 by King Sai Setthathirat.
Keywords: Buddhist, architecture, picturesque, national heritage, monument, colourful, temple

PMR686-07
Laos, Vientiane: Wat Ong Teu Mahawihan, founded in 1566 by King Sai Setthathirat, formerly functioned as the king's temple. The name refers to the "heavy Buddha" (Phra Ong Tu) at the rear of the sim.
Keywords: Buddhist, architecture, picturesque, national heritage, monument, colourful, temple

PMR686-06
Laos, Vientiane: view north-east from the top of the Patuxai triumphal arch, with Kaysone Phomvihane Road.
Keywords: Buddhist, architecture, picturesque, national heritage, monument, colourful, temple

PMR686-05
Laos, Vientiane: view south-west from the top of the Patuxai triumphal arch, with Lane Xang Avenue and gardens.
Keywords: Buddhist, architecture, picturesque, national heritage, monument, colourful, temple

PMR686-04
Laos, Vientiane: entrance to the monks' accommodation, Wat Chan.
Keywords: Buddhist, architecture, picturesque, national heritage, monument, colourful, temple

PMR686-03
Laos, Vientiane: monks' quarters in Wat Ong Teu Mahawihan, with two nagas guarding the entrance to the sim.
Keywords: Buddhist, architecture, picturesque, national heritage, monument, colourful, temple

PMR686-02
Laos, Vientiane: That Dam black stupa, reputed to be inhabited by a 7-headed naga which helped to protect the citizens during an attack by the Siamese army in 1827.
Keywords: Buddhist, architecture, picturesque, national heritage, monument, colourful, temple

PMR686-01
Laos, Vientiane: the capital's landmark, the Patuxai triumphal arch, based on the Arc de Triomphe in Paris, was built of American concrete in the 1960s.
Keywords: monument, national heritage, picturesque, architecture

PMR685-12
Laos, Vientiane: Pha That Luang stupa, 45 metres tall and completely gilded, is the country's biggest, and seeks to imitate a lotus flower bud. It was built in this form by King Setthathirath from 1566 onwards.
Keywords: Buddhist, temple, colourful, monument, national heritage, picturesque, architecture

PMR685-11
Laos, Vientiane: the capital's landmark, the Patuxai triumphal arch, based on the Arc de Triomphe in Paris, was built of American concrete in the 1960s.
Keywords: monument, national heritage, picturesque, architecture

PMR685-04
Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: Heilig-Geist-Spital (Holy Ghost Hospital), built 1332-39, reflected in the River Pegnitz.
Keywords: Nürnberg, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage, architecture, reflections, autumn colours, fortifications, defence

PMR685-03
Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: Spitlertor-Turm (Spitler Gate Tower), built as a square tower in 1385, acquiring a circular outer wall in 1558.
Keywords: Nürnberg, defence, fortifications, autumn colours, reflections, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval

PMR685-02
Germany, Bavaria, Lauf an der Pegnitz: Hersbrucker Tor, the north-east gate to the mediaeval town.
Keywords: mediaeval, autumn colours, reflections, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR685-01
Germany, Bavaria, Lauf an der Pegnitz: Wasserbrücke bridge reflected in the River Pegnitz with the tower of St. John's Church in the background.
Keywords: mediaeval, autumn colours, reflections, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR684-12
Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: 14th century Gothic Church of Our Lady (Frauenkirche) with 16th century gable by Adam Krafft and carillon with figures of the seven Electors swearing allegiance to the Emperor in 1356.
Keywords: Nürnberg, defence, fortifications, autumn colours, reflections, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval

PMR684-11
Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: Hangman's House and former wine hall "Weinstadel", reflected in the River Pegnitz.
Keywords: Nürnberg, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage, architecture, reflections, autumn colours, fortifications, defence

PMR684-10
Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: Hangman's House and former wine hall "Weinstadel", reflected in the River Pegnitz.
Keywords: Nürnberg, defence, fortifications, autumn colours, reflections, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval

PMR684-09
Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: reflections of houses "am Fleischbänken" in the River Pegnitz, with the island "Trödelmarkt" (left).
Keywords: Nürnberg, defence, fortifications, autumn colours, reflections, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval

PMR680-11
Russia, Siberia, Irkutsk: a newly renovated facade on Uritzkovo Street.
Keywords: historic, picturesque, national heritage, colourful

PMR680-10
Russia, Siberia, Irkutsk: example of the early traditional wooden-built housing.
Keywords: historic, typical dwellings, original settlement, colourful, national heritage, picturesque

PMR680-09
Russia, Siberia, Irkutsk: example of the early traditional wooden-built housing.
Keywords: historic, typical dwellings, original settlement, colourful, national heritage, picturesque

PMR680-08
Russia, Siberia, Irkutsk: example of the early traditional wooden-built housing.
Keywords: historic, typical dwellings, original settlement, colourful, national heritage, picturesque

PMR680-06
Russia, Siberia, Irkutsk: Uritzkovo Street, a pedestrian shopping area.
Keywords: historic, architecture, colourful, national heritage, picturesque

PMR680-05
Russia, Siberia, Irkutsk: Biology Department (?) of the University of Irkutsk.
Keywords: historic, architecture, colourful, national heritage, picturesque

PMR680-04
Russia, Siberia, Irkutsk: the Catholic Polish Curch, built for Polish exiles in wood in 1826, burnt down in 1879, and rebuilt in stone according to plans of the architect Tamulevich.
Keywords: historic, architecture, colourful, national heritage, picturesque

PMR680-03
Russia, Siberia, Irkutsk: Othodox Cathedral of the Epiphany ("Sobor Bogoyavleniya"), completed in 1723, had a huge bell weighing 12 tons which was destroyed in the big fire of 1879.
Keywords: historic, architecture, colourful, national heritage, picturesque

PMR680-02
Russia, Siberia, Irkutsk: Kirov Square with colourful flowerbeds in front of the County Hall (Irkutsk Oblast Administrative Centre).
Keywords: historic, architecture, colourful, national heritage, picturesque

PMR680-01
Russia, Siberia, Irkutsk: the Institute of Social Sciences on Karl Marx Street.
Keywords: historic, architecture, colourful, national heritage, picturesque

PMR679-12
Russia, Siberia, Irkutsk: statue of Tzar Alexander III in Kirov Square.
Keywords: historic, colourful, national heritage, picturesque

PMR679-11
Russia, Siberia, Irkutsk: Znamenskaya Church (the Sign of the Cross Church), built in1757 on the site of a wooden church, where several members of the exiled Decembrists are buried.
Keywords: historic, colourful, national heritage, picturesque

PMR679-10
Russia, Siberia, Listvyanka on Lake Baikal: the Bol'shaya River flows through meadows of flowers to the village.
Keywords: historic, typical dwellings, original settlement, colourful, national heritage, picturesque

PMR679-09
Russia, Siberia, Listvyanka on Lake Baikal: the colourful Orthodox church of St. Nicholas is the parish church.
Keywords: historic, typical dwellings, original settlement, colourful, national heritage, picturesque

PMR679-08
Russia, Siberia, Listvyanka on Lake Baikal: a typical example of the older wooden houses.
Keywords: historic, typical dwellings, original settlement, colourful, national heritage, picturesque

PMR679-07
Russia, Siberia, Listvyanka on Lake Baikal: new tourist developments on the lakeside.
Keywords: historic, colourful, national heritage, picturesque

PMR679-06
Russia, Siberia, Listvyanka on Lake Baikal, Tal'tsi Open Air Museum: the outdoor market for local handicrafts and souvenirs with the new Hotel Mayak in the background.
Keywords: historic, original settlement, colourful, national heritage, picturesque

PMR679-05
Russia, Siberia, Listvyanka on Lake Baikal: part of the beach and lake with children bathing.
Keywords: historic, original settlement, colourful, national heritage, picturesque

PMR679-04
Russia, Siberia, Listvyanka on Lake Baikal: the covered market for local handicrafts and souvenirs.
Keywords: historic, picturesque, national heritage, colourful

PMR679-03
Russia, Siberia, Listvyanka on Lake Baikal, Tal'tsi Open Air Museum: "Volosnoye Pravlenye" ("District Administration") Building, built of wooden logs, relocated from an early settlement.
Keywords: historic, typical dwellings, original settlement, colourful, national heritage, picturesque

PMR679-02
Russia, Siberia, Listvyanka on Lake Baikal, Tal'tsi Open Air Museum: a row of re-erected wooden houses, typical dwellings of farmers and land workers of the 18th/19th century.
Keywords: historic, typical dwellings, original settlement, colourful, national heritage, picturesque

PMR679-01
Russia, Siberia, Listvyanka on Lake Baikal, Tal'tsi Open Air Museum: 19th century wooden church with dome, from an early settlement.
Keywords: historic, church, typical dwellings, original settlement, colourful, national heritage, picturesque

PMR678-12
Russia, Siberia, Listvyanka on Lake Baikal, Tal'tsi Open Air Museum: view of Lake Baikal from the museum grounds.
Keywords: historic, typical dwellings, original settlement, colourful, national heritage, picturesque

PMR678-11
Russia, Siberia, Listvyanka on Lake Baikal, Tal'tsi Open Air Museum: part of a wooden farmhouse from the late 18th/early 19th century from an early settlement.
Keywords: historic, typical dwellings, original settlement, colourful, national heritage, picturesque

PMR678-10
Russia, Siberia, Listvyanka on Lake Baikal, Tal'tsi Open Air Museum: 18th century wooden church with part of the schoolhouse from early settlements.
Keywords: historic, typical dwellings, original settlement, colourful, national heritage, picturesque

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

PMR675-10
Mongolia, Övörkhangai: Yolyn Am (Vulture's Mouth) Gorge in the Saikhan National Park (Gobi Desert) where Griffon Vultures are always to be seen.
Keywords: Mongol, Outer Mongolia, steppe, Genghis Khan, Chinggis Khaan, religious monuments, sharmanism

PMR675-04
Mongolia, Övörkhangai: picturesque landscape in Orkhon Gol (River) Valley in the Khangaii Nuruu National Park.
Keywords: Mongol, sharmanism, religious monuments, Chinggis Khaan, Genghis Khan, steppe, Outer Mongolia

PMR675-03
Mongolia, Övörkhangai: the Orkhon Gol (River) in the Khangaii Nuruu National Park before it reaches the waterfall.
Keywords: Mongol, Outer Mongolia, steppe, Genghis Khan, Chinggis Khaan, religious monuments, sharmanism

PMR675-02
Mongolia, Övörkhangai: Orkhon Khürkhree (Waterfall) in the Khangaii Nuruu National Park drops 20 metres into a gorge where numerous pine trees grow. It is dry for about 10 months of the year.
Keywords: Mongol, Outer Mongolia, steppe, Genghis Khan, Chinggis Khaan, religious monuments, sharmanism

PMR675-01
Mongolia, Övörkhangai: Orkhon Khürkhree (Waterfall) in the Khangaii Nuruu National Park drops 20 metres into a gorge where numerous pine trees grow. It is dry for about 10 months of the year.
Keywords: Mongol, Outer Mongolia, steppe, Genghis Khan, Chinggis Khaan, religious monuments, sharmanism

PMR674-12
Mongolia, Övörkhangai: landscape in Orkhon Gol (River) Valley in the Khangaii Nuruu National Park. Trees growing in the shelter of the escarpment.
Keywords: Mongol, Outer Mongolia, steppe, Genghis Khan, Chinggis Khaan, religious monuments, sharmanism

PMR674-11
Mongolia, Övörkhangai: landscape in Orkhon Gol (River) Valley in the Khangaii Nuruu National Park. Leaves of Iris lactea plants in the foreground.
Keywords: Mongol, sharmanism, religious monuments, Chinggis Khaan, Genghis Khan, steppe, Outer Mongolia

PMR674-10
Mongolia, Övörkhangai: landscape in Orkhon Gol (River) Valley in the Khangaii Nuruu National Park.
Keywords: Mongol, Outer Mongolia, steppe, Genghis Khan, Chinggis Khaan, religious monuments, sharmanism

PMR673-02
Cambodia, Siem Reap: Preah Prohm Rath Monastery, founded about 500 years ago by King Ang Chan is the oldest monastery in Siem Reap. Here: a row of gilded chedis with a stone lion in the foreground.
Keywords: historic, shrine, Khmer, architecture, religion, Buddhist, Hindu, temples, picturesque, national heritage

PMR673-01
Cambodia, Siem Reap: Preah Prohm Rath Monastery, founded about 500 years ago by King Ang Chan is the oldest monastery in Siem Reap. Here: a row of gilded chedis with a finely carved stone chedi in the foreground.
Keywords: historic, shrine, Khmer, architecture, religion, Buddhist, Hindu, temples, picturesque, national heritage

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

PMR672-11
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: head of one of the "asuras" (demons) tugging a "naga" (7-headed serpent) on the causeway leading to the south gate of the city of Angkor Thom, built by King Jayavarman VII and successors, from the late 12th century. Angkor Thom was one of the largest cities built by the Khmer.
Keywords: historic, national heritage, picturesque, temples, Hindu, Buddhist, religion, architecture, Khmer, shrine

PMR672-10
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: south gate to the city of Angkor Thom, built by King Jayavarman VII and successors, from the late 12th century, showing the 3-headed elephants and "face tower". Angkor Thom was one of the largest cities built by the Khmer.
Keywords: historic, national heritage, picturesque, temples, Hindu, Buddhist, religion, architecture, Khmer, shrine

PMR672-09
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: Ta Keo, built by King Jayavarman V in the late 10th to early 11th centuries, has five massive towers, the largest, central one representing Mount Meru, the centre of the world and seat of the gods.
Keywords: historic, national heritage, picturesque, temples, Hindu, Buddhist, religion, architecture, Khmer, shrine

PMR672-08
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: the well-preserved east "gopura" (entrance pavilion) to the third enclosure of Ta Prohm (the "Jungle Temple") built in the late 12th to early 13th centuries.
Keywords: historic, shrine, Khmer, architecture, religion, Buddhist, Hindu, temples, picturesque, national heritage

PMR672-07
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: Ta Prohm (the "Jungle Temple") built in the late 12th to early 13th centuries by King Jayavarman VII, was deliberately left "as discovered", in the grip of strangler fig and silk cotton trees, as an example.
Keywords: historic, shrine, Khmer, architecture, religion, Buddhist, Hindu, temples, picturesque, national heritage

PMR672-06
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: Ta Prohm (the "Jungle Temple") built in the late 12th to early 13th centuries by King Jayavarman VII, was deliberately left "as discovered", in the grip of strangler fig and silk cotton trees, as an example.
Keywords: historic, national heritage, picturesque, temples, Hindu, Buddhist, religion, architecture, Khmer, shrine

PMR672-05
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: Banteay Srei, built by King Rajendravarman in the 10th century, displays some of the finest Khmer sandstone carving in its peaceful setting.
Keywords: historic, shrine, Khmer, architecture, religion, Buddhist, Hindu, temples, picturesque, national heritage

PMR672-04
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, built by King Suryavarman II between 1113 and 1150, showing the steps leading to the upper level, where the four basins occupy the courtyard, with the central tower in the background.
Keywords: historic, national heritage, picturesque, temples, Hindu, Buddhist, religion, architecture, Khmer, shrine

PMR672-03
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: Angkor Wat, built by King Suryavarman II between 1113 and 1150, showing one of the four basins in the "cruciform cloister" of the temple.
Keywords: historic, national heritage, picturesque, temples, Hindu, Buddhist, religion, architecture, Khmer, shrine

PMR671-02
Canada, Ontario, Ottawa: maple tree in full autumn colour on the Ottawa River near Rockcliffe park
Keywords: picturesque, capital city, season of mists and melow fruitfullness, russet and gold, fall, autumn leaves, autumn, national heritage

PMR671-01
Canada, Ontario, Ottawa: Parliament Buildings from south of the Ottawa River (Quebec Province), with vivid red shrub in the left foreground and reflections in the water.
Keywords: metropolis, architecture, capital city, picturesque, national heritage, historic, autumn, cityscape

PMR670-12
Canada, Ontario, Ottawa: Parliament Buildings from south of the Ottawa River (Quebec Province), with reflections in the water and autumn foliage.
Keywords: metropolis, cityscape, autumn, historic, national heritage, picturesque, capital city, architecture

PMR670-11
Canada, Ontario, Ottawa: Parliament Buildings from south of the Ottawa River (Quebec Province), with the circular Gothic library building nearest.
Keywords: metropolis, cityscape, autumn, historic, national heritage, picturesque, capital city, architecture

PMR670-10
Canada, Ontario, Ottawa: frontal view of the Parliament Buildings and Peace Tower, in Gothic Revival style.
Keywords: metropolis, cityscape, autumn, historic, national heritage, picturesque, capital city, architecture

PMR670-09
Canada, Ontario, Ottawa: the equestrian statue of Queen Elizabeth II on Parliament Hill was sculpted by Jack Harman and unveiled in 1992.
Keywords: metropolis, architecture, capital city, picturesque, national heritage, historic, autumn, cityscape

PMR670-08
Canada, Ontario, Ottawa: the National Gallery, from Major's Hill Park with its colourful flowerbeds.
Keywords: metropolis, architecture, capital city, picturesque, national heritage, historic, autumn, cityscape

PMR670-07
Canada, Ontario, Ottawa: the National War Memorial in Confederation Square, a granite cenotaph/triumphal arch with bronze sculptures.
Keywords: metropolis, architecture, capital city, picturesque, national heritage, historic, autumn, cityscape

PMR670-06
Canada, Ontario, Ottawa: Parliament Buildings, begun in 1859, with the Peace Tower which was completed in 1927.
Keywords: metropolis, architecture, capital city, picturesque, national heritage, historic, autumn, cityscape

PMR670-05
Canada, Ontario, Ottawa: Parliament Buildings on Parliament Hill with trees in autumn foliage.
Keywords: metropolis, cityscape, autumn, historic, national heritage, picturesque, capital city, architecture

PMR670-04
Canada, Ontario, Ottawa: National Gallery of Canada, seen through the legs of a bronze sculpture of a giant spider, "Maman", by Louise Bourgeois, which cost $3.2 million in May 2005.
Keywords: metropolis, modern art, architecture, capital city, picturesque, national heritage, historic, autumn, cityscape

PMR670-03
Canada, Quebec: Chateau Frontenac from the Parc des Traversiers, with preserved red and green buoys.
Keywords: metropolis, picturesque, French-speaking, national heritage, historic, autumn, cityscape

PMR670-02
Canada, Quebec: Parc Montmorency, with cannons on the ramparts, and Quebec Seminary in the background.
Keywords: metropolis, picturesque, French-speaking, national heritage, historic, autumn, cityscape

PMR669-11
Germany, Bavaria, Munich: the Stadtmuseum in the historic "Zeughaus" (Arsenal), dating back to the fifteenth century, puts the city's history on display.
Keywords: metropolis, mediaeval, capital of Bavaria, München, picturesque, architecture, historic, national heritage

PMR669-10
Germany, Munich: originally the "Marstall" (stables), this edifice in Jakobsplatz was rebuilt after WWII to house the Film Museum which shows historic films in its own cinema.
Keywords: historic, mediaeval, architecture, capital of Bavaria, metropolis, national heritage, München, picturesque

PMR669-09
Germany, Berlin: the Reichstag Building with its new glass dome, redesigned by Sir Norman Foster, the home of the Bundestag (German Parliament) since 1909.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque, capital city

PMR669-08
Germany, Brandenburg, Potsdam: Comun, one of two similar, as yet unrenovated, buildings facing the New Palace on the east side, formerly provided servants' accommodation, but now houses part of the university.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque

PMR669-07
Germany, Brandenburg, Potsdam: view of the east facade of the huge New Palace, erected 1763-9 by Frederick the Great as a symbol of Prussian might after the end of the Seven-year-war. The building is 240 metres long, contains more than 200 rooms plus a theatre, and displays 428 over-life-size sandstone figures along the parapet. Statue on pedestal in the foreground.
Keywords: East Germany, picturesque, Baroque, architecture, historic, national heritage, metropolis

PMR669-06
Germany, Brandenburg, Potsdam: the centre of the east facade of the huge New Palace, erected 1763-9 by Frederick the Great as a symbol of Prussian might after the end of the Seven-year-war. The building is 240 metres long, contains more than 200 rooms plus a theatre, and displays 428 over-life-size sandstone figures along the parapet. Note the extensive Rococo decoration on the cupola.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque

PMR669-05
Germany, Brandenburg, Potsdam: the east facade of the huge New Palace, erected 1763-9 by Frederick the Great as a symbol of Prussian might after the end of the Seven-year-war. The building is 240 metres long, contains more than 200 rooms plus a theatre, and displays 428 over-life-size sandstone figures along the parapet.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque

PMR669-04
Germany, Brandenburg, Potsdam: centre of the west facade of the huge New Palace, erected 1763-9 by Frederick the Great as a symbol of Prussian might after the end of the Seven-year-war. The building is 240 metres long, contains more than 200 rooms plus a theatre, and displays 428 over-life-size sandstone figures along the parapet.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque

PMR669-03
Germany, Brandenburg, Potsdam: the Chinese Teahouse in the park, an example of wild Rococo by J.G. Büring, built 1754-7, contains a collection of porcelain.
Keywords: East Germany, gilt figures, Chinoiserie, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque

PMR669-02
Germany, Brandenburg, Potsdam: the facade of the oval Marble Hall of Sans Souci Palace, with its finely sculptured figures providing support for the roof.
Keywords: East Germany, Rococo, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque

PMR669-01
Germany, Brandenburg, Potsdam: the Sans Souci Palace, a masterpiece of the Rococo period, built for Friedrich II (Frederick the Great) from 1744, with its terraces of vines.
Keywords: East Germany, picturesque, Baroque, architecture, historic, national heritage, metropolis, statue

PMR668-12
Germany, Brandenburg, Potsdam: the Baroque Brandenburg Gate marks the eastern end of Brandenburger Strasse.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque

PMR668-11
Germany, Brandenburg, Potsdam: a row of typically gabled red-brick houses in the Dutch quarter.
Keywords: East Germany, Dutch gables, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque

PMR668-09
Germany, Brandenburg, Potsdam: the newly renovated classical Nikolaikirche (St. Nicholas Church) (1837), another work of architect Karl Friedrich Schinkel, stands in the Alter Markt, which was almost totally laid to waste during WWII.
Keywords: East Germany, Egyptian obelisk, Neo Classical architecture, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque

PMR668-08
Germany, Berlin: the "French Cathedral", built 1701-5 for the Huguenots, in Gendarmenmarkt, with part of the Schauspielhaus (left) and the Friedrich Schiller memorial.
Keywords: East Germany, statues, Neo Classical architecture, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque, capital city

PMR668-07
Germany, Berlin: the newly rebuilt classical Schauspielhaus (1821) in Gendarmenmarkt, now used as a concert hall, a work of Karl Friedrich Schinkel, with the Friedrich Schiller memorial in front.
Keywords: East Germany, capital city, picturesque, Baroque, architecture, historic, national heritage, metropolis, Neo Classical architecture, statues

PMR668-06
Germany, Berlin: the classical Schauspielhaus (1821) in Gendarmenmarkt, with the "French Cathedral", built 1701-5 for the Huguenots, and the Schiller memorial in the centre of the square.
Keywords: East Germany, statues, Neo Classical architecture, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque, capital city

PMR668-05
Germany, Berlin: Marienkirche, the city's oldest existing church, built beteween 1270-1380, behind the Neptune Fountain, ornamented by four allegorical figures representing the rivers Elbe, Oder, Rhine and Weichsel.
Keywords: East Germany, statues, monument, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque, capital city

PMR668-04
Germany, Berlin: St. Hedwig's Cathedral (1747-73) built to emulate the Roman Pantheon.
Keywords: East Germany, Neo Classical architecture, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque, capital city

PMR668-03
Germany, Berlin: the "German Cathedral" on the south side of Gendarmenmarkt, built 1701-8 for the Lutheran Church, has a counterpart, the "French Cathedral" on the north side of the square.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque, capital city

PMR668-02
Germany, Berlin: Humboldt University on Unter den Linden, with statue of its founder, Alexander von Humboldt.
Keywords: East Germany, Corinthian columns, Neo Classical architecture, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque, capital city

PMR668-01
Germany, Berlin: Brandenburg Gate, erected 1788-91, with its quadriga driven by the goddess Victoria, replaced after WWII.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque, capital city

PMR667-12
Germany, Berlin: main facade of (protestant) Berlin Cathedral, built 1894-1905, after plans of Julius Raschdorff to the order of Kaiser Wilhelm II; with fountain in the Lustgarten.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque, capital city

PMR667-11
Germany, Berlin: Berlin Cathedral, built 1894-1905, after plans of Julius Raschdorff to the order of Kaiser Wilhelm II, with statue of St. George and the Dragon and the enormous Granite Bowl, carved from one boulder in 1830.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque, capital city

PMR667-10
Germany, Saxony, Bautzen: the 1000-year-old city is the "capital" of the Slavic Oberlausitz Sorb people. Part of the old city wall and the Hofrichterhaus, with its unusual chimney in late Renaissance style.
Keywords: East Germany, mediaeval, Oberlausitz, Sorbs, picturesque, architecture, historic, national heritage, metropolis

PMR667-09
Germany, Saxony, Bautzen: the 1000-year-old city is the "capital" of the Slavic Oberlausitz Sorb people. Entrance to the Cathedral Chapter (Domstift) with its colourful figures.
Keywords: East Germany, Oberlausitz, Sorbs, picturesque, Baroque, architecture, historic, national heritage, metropolis

PMR667-08
Germany, Saxony, Bautzen: the 1000-year-old city is the "capital" of the Slavic Oberlausitz Sorb people. Hauptmarkt Square, with the handsome, Baroque Rathaus (townhall) (1729-32) and the tower of St. Peter's Cathedral (Petridom), built in 1213-1497 behind.l
Keywords: East Germany, Oberlausitz, Sorbs, picturesque, Baroque, architecture, historic, national heritage, metropolis

PMR667-07
Germany, Saxony, Bautzen: the 1000-year-old city is the "capital" of the Slavic Oberlausitz Sorb people. The River Spree with the old, round Waterworks Tower and St. Michael's Church behind.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque, Sorbs, Oberlausitz

PMR667-06
Germany, Saxony, Görlitz: facades on the Kloster-Platz, with the Ratsapotheke (court apothecary) (1550) with two different sun dials, on the corner.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque

PMR639-11
Macedonia, Skopje: devastated by earthquake on 26th July 1963, the capital city has been largely rebuilt. Here:a few kilometres from the present city centre lie the ruins of the Roman town of Skupi, antecedent of Skopje, which was completely wiped out by an earthquake in 518 AD.
Keywords: national heritage, Roman ruins, excavations, archeological site

PMR639-10
Macedonia, Skopje: devastated by earthquake on 26th July 1963, the capital city has been largely rebuilt. The 15th century stone bridge which has linked the two parts of the city over the River Vardar since Ottoman times, with floral foreground.
Keywords: historic, national heritage, picturesque

PMR639-07
Macedonia, Ohrid: the church of St. John (Sv. Jovan) Kaneo, probably dating from the 13th century, occupies an idyllic site overlooking Lake Ohrid (Ohridsko Ezero).
Keywords: Byzantine architecture, national heritage, historic, Christian, Orthodox church

PMR639-02
Albania, Berat: Ottoman houses mounting the hillside give the town its pseudonym "town of a thousand windows". In the 6th century BC it 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. View of the modern town from the Kala (citadel) whose walls go back to Roman and Byzantine times.
Keywords: Shqiperia, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage, historic town, Turkish houses, architecture

PMR639-01
Albania, Berat: Ottoman houses mounting the hillside give the town its pseudonym "town of a thousand windows". In the 6th century BC it 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.
Keywords: Shqiperia, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage, historic town, Turkish houses, architecture

PMR638-12
Albania, Berat: Ottoman houses mounting the hillside give the town its pseudonym "town of a thousand windows". In the 6th century BC it 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.
Keywords: Shqiperia, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage, historic town, Turkish houses, architecture

PMR638-09
Montenegro: Kotor, a UNESCO World Heritage site, has a history going back to Roman times when it was known as Acruvium. The massive bastion (Kampana Tower and Citadel) and wall on the north side of the old town (Stari Grad) flanking the River Skurda, date back to the 13th century.
Keywords: picturesque, port, historic city, bastions, ramparts, fortifications, fortress, national heritage, mediaeval

PMR638-08
Montenegro: Kotor, a UNESCO World Heritage site, has a history going back to Roman times when it was known as Acruvium. High above the town, the 17th century church of Our Lady of the Remedy (Crkva Gospa od zdravlja) commands a fine view of the Gulf of Kotor.
Keywords: picturesque, port, historic city, bastions, ramparts, fortifications, fortress, national heritage, mediaeval

PMR638-07
Montenegro: Kotor, a UNESCO World Heritage site, has a history going back to Roman times when it was known as Acruvium. Bird's eye view of the jetty and part of the old town (Stari Grad), from Castel St. John, 260 metres above the city.
Keywords: picturesque, port, historic city, bastions, ramparts, fortifications, fortress, national heritage, mediaeval

PMR638-06
Montenegro: Kotor, a UNESCO World Heritage site, has a history going back to Roman times when it was known as Acruvium. View of the promenade and gulf from the Castel St. John, an Illyrian fort 260 metres above the city; with Two-tailed Pasha butterfly (Charaxes jasius) near the Montenegro flag.
Keywords: picturesque, mediaeval, national heritage, fortress, fortifications, ramparts, bastions, historic city, port

PMR638-05
Montenegro: Kotor, a UNESCO World Heritage site, has a history going back to Roman times when it was known as Acruvium. View of the gulf from the Roko fortification showing the old water conduits which fed the cisterns.
Keywords: picturesque, mediaeval, national heritage, fortress, fortifications, ramparts, bastions, historic city, port

PMR638-04
Montenegro: Kotor, a UNESCO World Heritage site, has a history going back to Roman times when it was known as Acruvium. The recently completed promenade, planted with ornamental trees, and jetty for small craft.
Keywords: picturesque, mediaeval, national heritage, fortress, fortifications, ramparts, bastions, historic city, port

PMR638-03
Montenegro: Kotor, a UNESCO World Heritage site, has a history going back to Roman times when it was known as Acruvium. View of the old town (Stari Grad) at the foot of Mount Lovcen.
Keywords: picturesque, mediaeval, national heritage, fortress, fortifications, ramparts, bastions, historic city, port

PMR638-02
Montenegro: Kotor, a UNESCO World Heritage site, has a history going back to Roman times when it was known as Acruvium. View of the town on the Gulf of Kotor (Boka Kotoska), surrounded by precipitous mountains, from the Cetinje road.
Keywords: picturesque, port, historic city, bastions, ramparts, fortifications, fortress, national heritage, mediaeval

PMR637-11
Croatia, Dalmatia, Dubrovnik: the wooded island of Lokrum, seen over the (mostly new) rooftops of the city.
Keywords: picturesque, mediaeval, national heritage, fortress, fortifications, impregnable, ramparts, bastions, historic city, port, panorama

PMR637-10
Croatia, Dalmatia, Dubrovnik: Fort Lovrijenac (left), with walls up to 12 metres thick, was built in the 11th century, and now hosts stage plays. On the right, part of the bastion Fort Bokar.
Keywords: picturesque, port, historic city, bastions, ramparts, impregnable, fortifications, fortress, national heritage, mediaeval

PMR637-09
Croatia, Dalmatia, Dubrovnik: sunbathers on the rocks outside the city walls.
Keywords: picturesque, port, historic city, bastions, ramparts, impregnable, fortifications, fortress, national heritage, mediaeval

PMR637-08
Croatia, Dalmatia, Dubrovnik: view of the harbour, quayside and Dominican Monastery from St. John's Fort.
Keywords: picturesque, mediaeval, national heritage, historic city, port

PMR637-07
Croatia, Dalmatia, Dubrovnik: the late Gothic Sponza Palace was built in 1516 as a customs house, but now houses the state archives.
Keywords: picturesque, mediaeval, national heritage, historic city, Gothic architecture

PMR637-06
Croatia, Dalmatia, Dubrovnik: view of the city from the coast road, with the harbour, St. John Fort, and the city ramparts.
Keywords: picturesque, mediaeval, national heritage, fortress, fortifications, impregnable, ramparts, bastions, historic city, port

PMR637-04
Bosnia and Herzegovina, Sarajevo: the New Serbian Orthodox Church (Saborna crkva) from the town park, with modern sculpture in the foreground.
Keywords: national heritage, picturesque, Christian, Baroque architecture, monument

PMR637-03
Bosnia and Herzegovina, Mostar: the old Turkish bridge (Stari Most) spanning the Neretva River, destroyed on 9th November 1993 by shellfire, has been rebuilt and was reopened in July 2004. View of the bridge and adjacent towers from the new town.
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Bosniaks, Ottoman, historic, national heritage, picturesque

PMR637-02
Bosnia and Herzegovina, Mostar: tourists thronging the cobbled streets of the old Ottoman quarter where the boutiques are again in business.
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Bosniaks, Ottoman, historic, national heritage, picturesque

PMR637-01
Bosnia and Herzegovina, Mostar: the old Turkish bridge (Stari Most) spanning the Neretva River, destroyed on 9th November 1993 by shellfire, has been rebuilt and was reopened in July 2004.
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Bosniaks, Ottoman, historic, national heritage, picturesque

PMR636-12
Croatia, Dalmatia, Trogir, a UNESCO World Heritage site: view of the town from the Kamerlengo Fortress (built 1420-37) with the tower of St. Lawrence's Cathedral (dating from 1200) in the distance.
Keywords: national heritage, Romanesque architecture, mediaeval, picturesque, historic town, panorama view

PMR636-11
Croatia, Dalmatia, Trogir, a UNESCO World Heritage site: view of the palm-lined quayside with many visiting luxury yachts moored for the night.
Keywords: national heritage, historic town, picturesque, mediaeval, Romanesque architecture

PMR636-10
Croatia, Dalmatia, Trogir, a UNESCO World Heritage site: the 15th century town hall in the main square.
Keywords: national heritage, historic town, picturesque, mediaeval, Romanesque architecture

PMR636-09
Croatia, Dalmatia, Trogir, a UNESCO World Heritage site: view of the town from the Kamerlengo Fortress (built 1420-37) with the tower of St. Lawrence's Cathedral (dating from 1200) in the distance.
Keywords: national heritage, Romanesque architecture, mediaeval, picturesque, historic town

PMR636-08
Croatia, Dalmatia, Solin: ruins of the ancient town of Salona, capital of the Roman province of Dalmatia, inhabited until 614 AD when it was taken by barbarians. Here: octagonal baptistery with the font reconstructed in brickwork.
Keywords: Roman ruins, Roman architecture, archeology, excavations, historic, national heritage

PMR636-07
Croatia, Dalmatia, Solin: ruins of the ancient town of Salona, capital of the Roman province of Dalmatia, inhabited until 614 AD when it was taken by barbarians. Here: part of the town's public baths (thermae).
Keywords: Roman ruins, Roman architecture, archeology, excavations, historic, national heritage

PMR636-06
Croatia, Dalmatia, Solin: ruins of the ancient town of Salona, capital of the Roman province of Dalmatia, inhabited until 614 AD when it was taken by barbarians. Remains of the town's first-century east gate, Porta Caesarea, with wagon wheel tracks in the paving clearly to be seen.
Keywords: Roman ruins, Roman architecture, archeology, excavations, historic, national heritage

PMR636-05
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. The north wall and gate of the palace have survived largely unchanged.
Keywords: national heritage, historic town, picturesque, mediaeval, Roman architecture

PMR636-04
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. The statue of Gregorius of Nin, a 10th century Slavic religious leader, standing outside the north gate of the palace, was created by Ivan Mestrovic in 1929.
Keywords: national heritage, historic town, picturesque, mediaeval, Roman architecture, monuments

PMR636-03
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. The octagonal Cathedral of St. Domnius was built as his mausoleum by Diocletian, but turned into a catholic cathedral in the 7th century. It is 24 metres high and the walls are 2.75 metres thick. The Romanesque-Gothic belltower was added in the 13th century, but had to be rebuilt between 1890-1906 due to erosion.
Keywords: national heritage, historic town, picturesque, mediaeval, Roman architecture, Romanesque architecture

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

PMR636-01
Croatia, Dalmatia, Zadar: the 16th century City Sentinel (Gradsza Straza), built in Renaissance style, formerly housed a section of the National Museum.
Keywords: national heritage, historic town, picturesque, mediaeval, Renaissance architecture

PMR635-12
Croatia, Dalmatia, Zadar: street scene
Keywords: national heritage, mediaeval, picturesque, historic town

PMR635-11
Croatia, Dalmatia, Zadar: Church and Monastery of St. Mary (Sv. Marije) with Romanesque belltower built in 1105, belonging to a Benedictine Order founded in 1066.
Keywords: national heritage, Romanesque architecture, mediaeval, picturesque, historic town

PMR635-10
Croatia, Dalmatia, Zadar: Church of St. Donatus (Sv. Donata), a monumental round building dating from the 9th century, in pre-Romanesque style; the most imprtant preserved structure of its period in Dalmatia. Reconstructed Romanesque belltower behind.
Keywords: national heritage, historic town, picturesque, mediaeval

PMR635-06
Germany, Lower Saxony, Hildesheim: the Rathaus (town hall), built between 1268 and 1290, has frequently been altered and extended; the fountain on the east side of the market square dates from 1540.
Keywords: historic town, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage, Niedersachsen

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

PMR635-03
Germany, Lower Saxony, Hamelin: street scene on the Osterstrasse with a row of timber framed houses behind.
Keywords: historic town, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage, Niedersachsen, Hameln, pied piper of Hamelin, rat catcher, legends, Renaissance architecture

PMR635-02
Germany, Lower Saxony, Hamelin: a row of timber framed houses with characteristic local embellishments.
Keywords: historic town, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage, Niedersachsen, Hameln, pied piper of Hamelin, rat catcher, legends, Renaissance architecture

PMR635-01
Germany, Lower Saxióny, Hamelin: a fine facade on the main street with projection ("Utlucht") typical of the Weser Renaissance style.
Keywords: historic town, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage, Niedersachsen, Hameln, pied piper of Hamelin, rat catcher, legends, Renaissance architecture

PMR634-12
Germany, Thuringia, Eisenach: St. George's Fountain in the Market Place, with the Renaissance Rathaus (town hall) and clocktower behind.
Keywords: historic town, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval

PMR634-11
Germany, Thuringa, Eisenach: Karlsplatz with the Nikolaikirche, a Romanesque basilica, and the sole remaining town gate, the Nikolaitor, the only extant town gate in Thuringia in Romanesque style.
Keywords: historic town, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval

PMR634-10
Germany, Thuringia, Eisenach: the Wartburg, embedded in German conciousness for almost 1000 years through connections with Martin Luther and Wagner's Tannhäuser, evolved in different periods, the half timbered part dating from the 15th and 16th centuries. A UNESCO World Heritage site. Here: view of the black and white timber framed outer courtyard, with an old cannon in the foreground.
Keywords: historic town, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage

PMR634-09
Germany, Thuringia, Eisenach: the Wartburg, embedded in German conciousness for almost 1000 years through connections with Martin Luther and Wagner's Tannhäuser, evolved in different periods, the half timbered part dating from the 15th and 16th centuries. A UNESCO World Heritage site. Here: view of the timber framed buildings in the outer courtyard with ornamental cast-iron well yoke.
Keywords: historic town, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage

PMR634-08
Germany, Thuringia, Eisenach: the Wartburg, embedded in German conciousness for almost 1000 years through connections with Martin Luther and Wagner's Tannhäuser, evolved in different periods, the half timbered part dating from the 15th and 16th centuries. A UNESCO World Heritage site. Here: view of the tower and 3-storey "Palas" (partly 13th century) where the Landgraves lived.
Keywords: historic town, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval

PMR634-07
Germany, Thuringia, Eisenach: the Wartburg, embedded in German conciousness for almost 1000 years through connections with Martin Luther and Wagner's Tannhäuser, evolved in different periods, the half timbered part dating from the 15th and 16th centuries. A UNESCO World Heritage site.
Keywords: historic town, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage

PMR634-06
Germany, Thuringia, Schmalkalden: Schloss (Palace) Wilhelmsburg, built in 1585-90 as a summer residence for Duke Wilhelm IV of Hessen-Kassel, is regarded as one of the most important Renaissance buildings in Germany, with a particularly well preserved interior.
Keywords: national heritage, picturesque, historic town, Renaissance architecture

PMR634-05
Switzerland, Schaffhausen, Stein am Rhein: Rathaus (town hall), dating from 1542, with frescoes depicting the town's history.
Keywords: historic, mediaeval, national heritage, clocktower, architecture

PMR634-04
Switzerland, Schaffhausen, Stein am Rhein: Untertor, the lower gate to the town, with clocktower and Gothic step-gables.
Keywords: historic, Gothic architecture, mediaeval, national heritage

PMR634-02
Czech Republic, Prague: view of the city and terrace of Hradcany Castle, with the River Vltava (Moldau) below.
Keywords: Czech capital, historic, national heritage, metropolis, architecture

PMR633-08
Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: the Tiergärtner Gate and tower and the fortified town wall with its wooden defence gallery.
Keywords: Nürnberg, historic town, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage, fortifications, timber-framed houses

PMR633-07
Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: the stone well in the square "Beim Tiergärtner Tor", with the fortified town wall in the background, and Albrecht Dürer's House (15th century timber framed) on the left.
Keywords: Nürnberg, cobbles, fortifications, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, historic town

PMR633-06
Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: overlooking the town, the castle stands on a sandstone outcrop to the north. Its present appearance dates from the 15-16th centuries, including the 30-metre-high, round Sinwell Tower.
Keywords: Nürnberg, ramparts, fortifications, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, historic town

PMR633-05
Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: the Heilig-Geist-Spital, a 14th-15th century almshouse, astride the River Pegnitz.
Keywords: Nürnberg, historic town, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage, Gothic architecture

PMR633-04
Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: the market place (Hauptmarkt) with the Frauenkirche, a 14th century Gothic church, with 16th century gable designed by Adam Krafft, which attracts visitors daily at noon to its Glockenspiel with mechanical figures depicting the homage of the seven electors.
Keywords: Nürnberg, historic town, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage

PMR632-07
England, London: view of the River Thames, the Royal Festival Hall, the National Theatre, St. Paul's Cathedral and the city, from the "London Eye".
Keywords: metropolis, millennium wheel, city, panorama

PMR628-12
Germany, Baden-Wurttenberg, Sigmaringen: the mighty castle which was the home of the Swabian (Catholic) branch of the Hohenzollerns, reflected in the River Danube.
Keywords: historic town, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage

PMR628-11
Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: the Kaiserburg or Imperial Castle, rebuilt during the 15th and 16th centuries after its destruction in 1420, stands on a sandstone outcrop in the north of the city.
Keywords: Nürnberg, fortress, fortifications, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, historic town

PMR628-10
Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: the Frauenkirche, a 14th century Gothic church, with 16th century gable designed by Adam Krafft, attracts visitors daily at noon to its glockenspiel with mechanical figures depicting the homage of the seven electors.
Keywords: Nürnberg, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, historic town

PMR628-09
Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: Heilig-Geist-Spital, a 14-15th century Almshouse, astride the River Pegnitz.
Keywords: Nürnberg, historic town, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage

PMR628-08
Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: a row of old, timber-framed burgher houses in the Weissgerber Gasse in the old quarter.
Keywords: Nürnberg, historic town, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage, half-timbered buildings, gables

PMR628-03
Spain, Lanzarote, Canary Islands: Timanfaya National Park, Montanas de Fuego - looking into the crater of Caldera Blanca from the rim, other volcanoes in the distance.
Keywords: volcano , volcanic, eruption, larva, magma

PMR628-02
Spain, Lanzarote, Canary Islands: Timanfaya National Park, Montanas de Fuego - looking into the crater of Caldera Blanca from the rim, other volcanoes in the distance.
Keywords: volcano , volcanic, eruption, larva, magma

PMR627-07
Spain, Fuerteventura: A pocket of green between barren hills in the Montana Cardon National Park in the south-east of the island.
Keywords: volcano, eruption, magma, larva, barren, volcanic, Canary Islands

PMR620-08
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: Theaterplatz, with the German National Theatre, the famous statue of Goethe and Schiller, and colourful flowerbeds in the foreground.
Keywords: German heritage, German architecture, European city of culture 1999

PMR620-07
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 well known statue of the authors and friends, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and Friedrich von Schiller, stands before the German National Theatre in Theaterplatz.
Keywords: German heritage, German architecture, European city of culture 1999

PMR616-12
Germany, Upper Bavaria: National Theatre (Opera House) in Munich, built in 1818 but destroyed in the war and rebuilt by 1963, with the statue of its founder, King Maximilian I Joseph, in Max-Joseph-Platz.
Keywords: German architecture, pediment, columned portico, classical architecture, Corinthian columns, tympanum, cobble stones

PMR615-08
Bulgaria, Sofia: Ivan Vasov National Theatre, built in 1907 in German classical style, rebuilt in 1923 after a disastrous fire, by architect Dülfer.
Keywords: classical columns, architrave, tympanum, entablatures

PMR615-07
Bulgaria, Sofia: Fountain in the town park, with the Ivan Vasov National Theatre in the background.
Keywords: modern sculpture, water-play, water-jets

PMR610-11
Romania, N. Dobruja: Constanta, founded about 500 BC, was known in Greek and Roman times as "Tomis" or "Tomi". It is now Romania's chief port on the Black Sea, and a number of tourist resorts have been developed on the adjacent fine beaches. Here: the Ovid Theatre (Oleg Danovski National Theatre of Opera and Ballet).
Keywords: Romanian architecture, theatre architecture, cultural centre, stage presentations

PMR609-01
Germany, Upper Bavaria: Ornamental flowerbeds at the German National Garden Show (BUGA) in München 28th April to 9th October 2005.
Keywords: formal gardens, exhibitions, bedding plants

PMR606-05
Malta, Gozo, Gharb: Ta' Pinu Sanctuary is a national shrine and centre of pilgrimage, built between 1920 and 1931, and raised to the dignity of Basilica by Pope Pius IX in 1932.
Keywords: architecture, basilica, pilgrimage

PMR604-08
Malta, Gozo: Ta' Pinu Sanctuary is a national shrine and centre of pilgrimage, built between 1920 and 1931.
Keywords: architecture, church, pilgrimage church, shrine

PMR602-09
Spain, Caceres: River Tajo in Monfrague National Park, showing some of the surrounding countryside.

PMR602-08
Spain, Caceres: River Tajo in Monfrague National Park - rocky gorge near the Castillo de Monfrague.

PMR602-07
Spain, Caceres: River Tajo in Monfrague National Park - confluence with the River Tietar.

PMR602-06
Spain, Caceres: River Tajo with road bridge in Monfrague National Park - view from the Castillo de Monfrague.
Keywords: ruined castle

PMR602-05
Spain, Caceres: River Tajo in Monfrague National Park.

PMR600-01
Spain, Leon: Picos de Europa, Mount Covadonga National Park: alpine cattle by Lago (Lake) de la Ercina.
Keywords: cows

PMR599-12
Spain, Leon: The Picos de Europa, the highest range in the Cantabrian Cordillera, are now part of a national park, lying about 30 kilometres from the sea. Part of the Los Reyes Defile near Oseja de Sajambre.
Keywords: hiking country, rugged mountains

PMR599-11
Spain, Leon: The Picos de Europa, the highest range in the Cantabrian Cordillera, are now part of a national park, lying about 30 kilometres from the sea. View of the reservoir at Riano, with rock and yellow flowers in the foreground.
Keywords: hiking country, rugged mountains

PMR599-10
Spain, Leon: The Picos de Europa, the highest range in the Cantabrian Cordillera, are now part of a national park, lying about 30 kilometres from the sea. View of the reservoir at Riano, with fence and yellow flowers in the foreground.
Keywords: hiking country, rugged mountains

PMR599-09
Spain, Leon: The Picos de Europa, the highest range in the Cantabrian Cordillera, are now part of a national park, lying about 30 kilometres from the sea. 15th century Infantado Tower which serves as the town hall.
Keywords: hiking country, rugged mountains

PMR599-08
Spain, Leon: The Picos de Europa, the highest range in the Cantabrian Cordillera, are now part of a national park, lying about 30 kilometres from the sea. Bridge over the river at Potes, with some of the older buildings.
Keywords: hiking country, rugged mountains

PMR599-07
Spain, Leon: The Picos de Europa, the highest range in the Cantabrian Cordillera, are now part of a national park, lying about 30 kilometres from the sea. Farmhouse at Fuente De, with peaks in the background.
Keywords: hiking country, rugged mountains

PMR599-06
Spain, Leon: The Picos de Europa, the highest range in the Cantabrian Cordillera, are now part of a national park, lying about 30 kilometres from the sea. Hotel Rebeco at Fuente De, dominated by sheer rock faces.
Keywords: hiking country, rugged mountains

PMR599-05
Spain, Leon: The Picos de Europa, the highest range in the Cantabrian Cordillera, are now part of a national park, lying about 30 kilometres from the sea. 10th century church of Nuestra Senora de Lebena, with loft peaks behind.
Keywords: hiking country, rugged mountains

PMR599-04
Spain, Leon: The Picos de Europa, the highest range in the Cantabrian Cordillera, are now part of a national park, lying about 30 kilometres from the sea. La Hermida Defile at Urdon, on the road from Panes to Potes.
Keywords: hiking country, rugged mountains

PMR591-12
Mexico: Vera Cruz, the first town founded by Cortes in Mexico, in the year 1519. Statue of Benito Pablo Juarez (1806-72), four times president of Mexico, with the national emblem (eagle with snake) and the national flag.

PMR582-12
Costa Rica, Cartago: Irazu Volcano National Park, 3432 metres high (highest in Costa Rica): view over the principal crater towards the Atlantic Ocean, obscured by a sea of cloud.

PMR582-11
Costa Rica, Cartago: Irazu Volcano National Park, 3432 metres high (highest in Costa Rica): Diego de la Haya crater, 100 metres deep and 600 metres in diameter.

PMR582-10
Costa Rica, Cartago: Irazu Volcano National Park, 3432 metres high (highest in Costa Rica): principal crater, 300 metres deep and 1050 metres in diameter.

PMR574-02
Hungary, Hortobagy: Birdwatchers' hide overlooking a fishpond in the Hortobagy National Park.

PMR574-01
Hungary, Hortobagy: Fringed Water Lilies (Nymphoides peltata) on a fishpond in Hortobagy National Park.

PMR572-02
Namibia: Sand dune landscape with a sharp summit ridge in the Namib Naukluft National Park.

PMR572-01
Namibia: Photographing among the sand dunes in the Namib Naukluft National Park.

PMR571-12
Namibia: Namib Naukluft National Park: photographing the Namib Desert from an eminence.

PMR571-11
Namibia: Namib Naulkuft National Park: layers of black, volcanic stone in the strata, called "Damara", are probably ca. 1 billion years old.

PMR571-10
Namibia: Namib Naukluft National Park: Euphorbia virosa is a plant which survives happily in almost waterless conditions.

PMR571-09
Namibia: Namib Naukluft National Park: a group of Welwitschia mirabilis plants on the "Welwitschia Trail". The plant is reputed to live to an age of 1500 years on occasions. Water is obtained from the morning coastal mists: there is almost no rain in Namibia. It may be likened to a tree whose trunk grows downwards from the surface.

PMR571-08
Namibia: Namib Naukluft National Park: a male plant of Welwitschia mirabilis. The plant is reputed to live to an age of 1500 years on occasions. Water is obtained from the morning coastal mists: there is almost no rain in Namibia. It may be likened to a tree whose trunk grows downwards from the surface.

PMR571-07
Namibia: Namib Naukluft National Park: close up of a plant of Welwitschia mirabilis in flower; there are separate male and female plants. The plant is reputed to live to an age of 1500 years on occasions. Water is obtained from the morning coastal mists: there is almost no rain in Namibia. It may be likened to a tree whose trunk grows downwards from the surface.

PMR571-06
Namibia: Namib Naukluft National Park: a plant of Welwitschia mirabilis. The plant is reputed to live to an age of 1500 years on occasions. Water is obtained from the morning coastal mists: there is almost no rain in Namibia. It may be likened to a tree whose trunk grows downwards from the surface.

PMR571-05
Namibia: Namib Naukluft National Park: a variety of lichens, brought together by the park wardens for visitors, obtain their moisture from the morning mists: ther is almost no rain in Namibia.

PMR571-04
Namibia: Namib Naukluft National Park: Euphorbia namarona shelters a small aloe plant.

PMR571-03
Namibia: Namib Naukluft National Park: Tsumas or wild melons contain a bitter juice.

PMR571-02
Namibia: Namib Naukluft National Park: the fleet of 4-wheel drive vehicles which are used for trips into the desert, with view of surrounding countryside.

PMR571-01
Namibia: Namib Naukluft National Park: a barren landscape devoid of plant life.

PMR666-03
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Bad Tölz: view of Marktstrasse, looking towards the River Isar, with the Town Hall's onion dome prominent.
Keywords: architecture, tradition, national heritage, picturesque, colourful facades, painted facades, frescoes, Bavarian village

PMR666-02
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Bad Tölz: the Sporrer Haus, no. 45 Marktstrasse, whose facade is decorated with many frescoes.
Keywords: architecture, tradition, national heritage, picturesque, colourful facades, painted facades, frescoes, Bavarian village

PMR666-01
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Bad Tölz: Altes Rathaus (the former Town Hall - until 1905), dating from about 1476, sports an onion dome.
Keywords: architecture, Bavarian village, frescoes, painted facades, colourful facades, picturesque, national heritage, tradition

PMR665-12
Jordan, Jerash: already settled in Neolithic times, Jerash was later occupied by Greeks and Romans, and the latter are responsible for most of the surviving architecture which dates from 64 BC. By the first/second century AD the town had a population of about 15-20,000 inhabitants and was known as "Gerasa".

This picture: the Temple of Zeus, which stands on a prominence dominating the city, was built in about 165 AD, and has been badly damaged by earthquakes. It is under constant (French) restoration.
Keywords: Roman architecture, ruined city, excavations, archeology, classical architecture, national heritage, Gerasa, Gilead Hills, archeological site

PMR665-11
Jordan, Jerash: already settled in Neolithic times, Jerash was later occupied by Greeks and Romans, and the latter are responsible for most of the surviving architecture which dates from 64 BC. By the first/second century AD the town had a population of about 15-20,000 inhabitants and was known as "Gerasa".

This picture: top part of the stone stairway, leading through another gate, to the Temple of Artemis, whose columns are just visible.
Keywords: Roman architecture, archeological site, Gilead Hills, Gerasa, national heritage, classical architecture, archeology, excavations, ruined city

PMR665-10
Jordan, Jerash: already settled in Neolithic times, Jerash was later occupied by Greeks and Romans, and the latter are responsible for most of the surviving architecture which dates from 64 BC. By the first/second century AD the town had a population of about 15-20,000 inhabitants and was known as "Gerasa".

This picture: the well-preserved Nymphaeum on the Cardo Maximus, built about 191 AD, originally had a pool with fountains. a half-dome roof, and was faced with marble throughout.
Keywords: Roman architecture, archeological site, Gilead Hills, Gerasa, national heritage, classical architecture, archeology, excavations, ruined city

PMR665-09
Jordan, Jerash: already settled in Neolithic times, Jerash was later occupied by Greeks and Romans, and the latter are responsible for most of the surviving architecture which dates from 64 BC. By the first/second century AD the town had a population of about 15-20,000 inhabitants and was known as "Gerasa".

This picture: remains of the monumental Propylaeum and stone stairway up to the Temple of Artemis, built 150-170 AD, and the most important temple in the city.
Keywords: Roman architecture, ruined city, excavations, archeology, classical architecture, national heritage, Gerasa, Gilead Hills, archeological site

PMR665-08
Jordan, Jerash: already settled in Neolithic times, Jerash was later occupied by Greeks and Romans, and the latter are responsible for most of the surviving architecture which dates from 64 BC. By the first/second century AD the town had a population of about 15-20,000 inhabitants and was known as "Gerasa".

This picture: part of the colonnaded street, the Cardo Maximus, with original paving still bearing the tracks of cart wheels and complete with sidewalk and drainage sewers. The Corinthian columns mark the entrance to the Macellum or market place.
Keywords: Roman architecture, ruined city, excavations, archeology, classical architecture, national heritage, Gerasa, Gilead Hills, archeological site

PMR665-07
Jordan, Jerash: already settled in Neolithic times, Jerash was later occupied by Greeks and Romans, and the latter are responsible for most of the surviving architecture which dates from 64 BC. By the first/second century AD the town had a population of about 15-20,000 inhabitants and was known as "Gerasa".

This picture: the Triumphal Arch of Hadrian, built for the Emperor's visit in 129 AD, is under constant restoration.
Keywords: Roman architecture, ruined city, excavations, archeology, classical architecture, national heritage, Gerasa, Gilead Hills, archeological site

PMR665-03
Jordan, Aqaba: the recently excavated "Egyptian Gate" of the old Islamic town of Ayla, predecessor of Aqaba, built about 650 AD:
Keywords: archeology, ruined town, Islamic ruins, national heritage, historic, excavations

PMR567-12
England, Staffordshire: Shugborough House (National Trust), home of Lord Lichfield (the Anson family): front portico, designed by Samuel Wyatt in the 18th century. Bluebells in foreground.

PMR567-11
England: Kedleston Hall, Derbyshire (National Trust). home of the Curzon family; south front with bluebells in foreground.

PMR567-10
England, Kent: Bluebell wood in Scotney castle Gardens, Kent (National Trust)
Keywords: spring

PMR567-09
England, Kent: Scotney Castle Gardens (National Trust), with the new house in the background.
Keywords: spring

PMR567-08
England, Kent: Scotney Castle (National Trust), standing in its lake, with daffodils in the foreground.
Keywords: spring

PMR658-09
France, Périgord, Domme: view of the Dordogne Valley from the belvedere of the "bastide" or fortified town laid out by Philippe le Hardi ("the Bold") in 1281.
Keywords: historic, mediaeval, fortifications, national heritage, Dordogne, countryside, wooded countryside

PMR658-08
France, Périgord: the square keep (donjon) of Chateau Castelnaud with the entrance below, and surrounding countryside.
Keywords: historic, defence, battlements, mediaeval, fortifications, national heritage, Dordogne, castle, countryside, wooded countryside

PMR658-07
France, Périgord: the village of Castelnaud, at the foot of the castle, with surrounding thickly wooded countryside.
Keywords: historic, national heritage, Dordogne, castle, countryside, wooded countryside

PMR658-06
France, Périgord: view of the bridge and canoes on the River Dordogne from the high ramparts of Chateau Castelnaud.
Keywords: historic, wooded countryside, countryside, castle, Dordogne, national heritage

PMR658-05
France, Périgord, Chateau de Fénelon: view of a defence tower and surrounding countryside from the ramparts.
Keywords: mediaeval, castle, fortifications, Dordogne, national heritage, historic

PMR658-04
France, Périgord: Chateau de Fénelon displays its formidable defences. It dates back to 13th century, but most of the present structure was built in the 16th century. Note the "lauze" stone roofs.
Keywords: mediaeval, castle, fortifications, Dordogne, national heritage, historic

PMR658-03
France, Périgord, St. Genies: picturesque houses on the village green with its wrought iron cross
Keywords: historic, Dordogne, national heritage

PMR658-02
France, Périgord, Montignac: market-day stalls on the bank of the River Vézere, with reflections of the town in the water.
Keywords: mediaeval, Dordogne, national heritage, historic

PMR658-01
France, Périgord, Les Eyzies: main street in the shelter of the rock overhang, with the figure of a Neanderthal man on the terrace above.
Keywords: historic, cave man, cave dwellings, Dordogne, cave, national heritage

PMR657-12
France, Périgord, Les Eyzies: houses built under the rock overhang on the main road.
Keywords: mediaeval, cave dwellings, Dordogne, cave, national heritage, historic

PMR657-11
France, Périgord, Les Eyzies: rock overhang near the entrance to the Grotte du Grand Roc.
Keywords: mediaeval, cave dwellings, Dordogne, cave, national heritage, historic

PMR657-10
France, Périgord, Sarlat: picturesque old stone house in the historic centre of the town
Keywords: Architecture, Dordogne, national heritage, historic, mediaeval

PMR657-09
France, Périgord, Périgueux: the Romanesque church of St-Etienne-de-la-Cité, has two massive domes, the older one dating from ca. 1117.
Keywords: Architecture, national heritage, historic, religious institution, mediaeval, Dordogne

PMR657-08
Germany, Baden-Württemberg: twin Baroque towers of Zwiefalten Abbey (founded 1089), built in 1747 by architect Johann M. Fischer.
Keywords: East Germany, monastery, religious institution, Catholic, picturesque, national heritage

PMR657-07
Germany, Baden-Württemberg: lake in the grounds of the Cistercian Monastery Heiligkreuztal, consecrated in 1227.
Keywords: East Germany, countryside, nature, national heritage, picturesque

PMR657-03
Germany, Saxony, Dresden: view, from the top of the Hausmannsturm (tower), of Schlossplatz, with an old paddle-wheel steamer on the Elbe.
Keywords: East Germany, picturesque, Baroque, architecture, historic, national heritage, metropolis

PMR657-02
Germany, Saxony, Dresden: view, from the top of the Hausmannsturm (tower), of the Semperoper and Theaterplatz, with statues of saints andapostles on the roof of the cathedral, and part of the Maria Bridge. In the distance the old Yenidze mosque-like tobacco factory, by the architect Martin Hammitzsch.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque, opera house

PMR657-01
Germany, Saxony, Dresden: view, from the top of the Hausmannsturm (tower), of the Semperoper and Theaterplatz. In the distance the old Yenidze mosque-like tobacco factory, by the architect Martin Hammitzsch.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque, opera house

PMR656-12
Germany, Saxony, Stolpen: Burg Stolpen, standing 357 metres high on basalt rocks, dates back to 1100 and has an 82-metre well. The Sieger Tower (left) and Johannis Tower (right) with surrounding landscape. The respected Duchess Cosel was imprisoned here for 49 years.
Keywords: East Germany, fortifications, castle, picturesque, Baroque, architecture, historic, national heritage

PMR656-11
Germany, Saxony, Stolpen: the main square of the village with a large display of roses in the foreground.
Keywords: East Germany, picturesque, Baroque, architecture, historic, national heritage

PMR656-10
Germany, Saxony, Dresden: view from the dome of the Frauenkirche - the Kunstakademie (Academy of Arts) with, behind, the Carola Bridge and the Albert Bridge over the River Elbe, and on the far bank the Saxon State Chancellery, formerly Interior Ministry, built 1900-04.
Keywords: East Germany, picturesque, Baroque, architecture, historic, national heritage, metropolis

PMR656-09
Germany, Saxony, Dresden: the Frauenkirche (Church of Our Lady), in all its glory, reconsecrated in 2005 after its wartime destruction, dominates the Neumarkt. The dark stones are survivors from the original building.
Keywords: East Germany, picturesque, Baroque, architecture, historic, national heritage, metropolis

PMR656-08
Germany, Saxony, Dresden: the Frauenkirche (Church of Our Lady), reconsecrated in 2005 after its wartime destruction, with some of the newly built burgher houses.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque

PMR656-07
Germany, Saxony, Dresden: the Nymphenbad (Bath of the Nymphs), in the Zwinger, a Baroque masterpiece created by Matthäus Daniel Pöppelmann between 1710 and 1728 for August the Strong, shows Italian influence.
Keywords: East Germany, picturesque, Baroque, architecture, historic, national heritage, metropolis

PMR656-06
Germany, Saxony, Dresden: the Wallpavillon, supported by Atlantans and surmounted by the figure of Hercules carrying the world. In the Zwinger, a Baroque masterpiece created by Matthäus Daniel Pöppelmann between 1710 and 1728 for August the Strong. Rebuilt after WWII.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque

PMR656-05
Germany, Saxony, Dresden: the Kronentor (Crown Gate), surmounted by 4 golden eagles bearing the Polish crown. In the Zwinger, a Baroque masterpiece created by Matthäus Daniel Pöppelmann between 1710 and 1728 for August the Strong. Rebuilt after WWII.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque

PMR656-04
Germany, Saxony, Dresden: the grounds of the Zwinger, a Baroque masterpiece created by Matthäus Daniel Pöppelmann between 1710 and 1728 for August the Strong. Rebuilt after WWII.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque

PMR656-03
Germany, Saxony, Dresden: facade of the Semperoper (opera), built 1871-8 by Manfred Semper, with panther quadriga and statue of Dionysos over the portal.
Keywords: East Germany, picturesque, Baroque, architecture, historic, national heritage, metropolis

PMR656-02
Germany, Saxony, Dresden: the Brühlsche Terrace with cruiseboat moorings and the Kunstakademie (Academy of Arts), castle and cathedral in the background.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque

PMR654-09
Chile, Parinacota: Lauca National Park encompasses an area of 1379 square kilometres comprising altiplano, lakes and huge volcanoes. It adjoins Las Vicunas National Reserve to the south. Volcanoes near the Bolivian border, with cobalt blue Lake Chungará and waterbirds.
Keywords: High Andes, nature reserve, flora and fauna, barren landscape, snowcapped volcanoes

PMR654-08
Chile, Parinacota: Lauca National Park encompasses an area of 1379 square kilometres comprising altiplano, lakes and huge volcanoes. It adjoins Las Vicunas National Reserve to the south. The snow-capped volcano Parinacota (6348 metres) and Lake Chungará with waterbirds on the shore.
Keywords: High Andes, nature reserve, flora and fauna, barren landscape, snowcapped volcanoes

PMR654-07
Chile, Parinacota: Lauca National Park encompasses an area of 1379 square kilometres comprising altiplano, lakes and huge volcanoes. It adjoins Las Vicunas National Reserve to the south. The snow-capped volcanoes, Pomerape (6282 metres) and Parinacota (6348 metres) on the border of Chile and Bolivia.
Keywords: High Andes, nature reserve, flora and fauna, barren landscape, snowcapped volcanoes

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