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PMR-D13466 Greece, Island of Rhodes, Rhodes: a coastguard vessel entering Mandraki Harbour, with deer and stag, the heraldic symbols of the island, on columns flanking the entrance. Opposite, the Fortress of St. Nicholas with (later) lighthouse, built 1464-7 for the protection of the harbour. The Colossus of Rhodes, erected 292 BC, may have stood astride this harbour entrance. Keywords: architecture, Byzantine, Crusaders, historic, holiday resort, island, Knights Hospitaller, Knights of St. John, mediaeval, Mediterranean, picturesque, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO
PMR-D13465 Greece, Island of Rhodes, Rhodes: entrance to Mandraki Harbour, with deer and stag, the heraldic symbols of the island, on columns either side. Opposite, the Fortress of St. Nicholas with (later) lighthouse, built 1464-7 for the protection of the harbour. The Colossus of Rhodes, erected 292 BC, may have stood astride this harbour entrance. Keywords: architecture, Byzantine, Crusaders, historic, holiday resort, island, Knights Hospitaller, Knights of St. John, mediaeval, Mediterranean, picturesque, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO
PMR-D13388 Greece, Island of Chalki, Emporio: view of the town (pop. 300) and filligree belltower of St. Nicholas, with small boats moored in the foreground. Keywords: colourful, Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Halki, harbour, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, port
PMR-D13387 Greece, Island of Chalki, Emporio: view of the town (pop. 300) and waterfront, dominated by the filligree belltower of St. Nicholas. Keywords: colourful, Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Halki, harbour, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, port
PMR-D13384 Greece, Island of Chalki, Emporio: view of the town (pop. 300) and waterfront, dominated by the filligree belltower of St. Nicholas. Keywords: colourful, Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Halki, harbour, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, port
PMR-D11891 Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Stralsund (Hansa Town): the church of St. Nicholas (Nikolaikirche) dates back to 1234 but was completed in its present form (with two towers) in the late 14th century. It is the principal and oldest church in the city. Keywords: architecture, brick-Gothic, colourful, culture, Hanseatic League, heritage, mediaeval, picturesque, UNESCO World Heritage
PMR-D11857 Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Greifswald (Hansa Town: the 98-metre-high Gothic tower of Dom St. Nikolai (Cathedral of St. Nicholas), where the artist Caspar David Friedrich was baptised. The church was first mentioned in writing in 1280. Keywords: architecture, culture, Hanseatic League, heritage, mediaeval, picturesque
PMR-D11835 Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Stralsund (Hansa Town): a traditional gaff-rigged Baltic cutter, in full sail, with the skyline of Stralsund and church of St. Nicholas, behind. Keywords: colourful, culture, Hanseatic League, heritage, picturesque, sailing boat, UNESCO World Heritage
PMR-D11833 Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Stralsund (Hansa Town): the skyline from the sea, with the churches of St. Mary, St. Jacob and St. Nicholas, from left to right. Keywords: architecture, culture, Hanseatic League, heritage, mediaeval, picturesque, UNESCO World Heritage
PMR-D11832 Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Stralsund (Hansa Town): the skyline from the sea, with the church of St. Nicholas behind a number of brick-built trading warehouses. Keywords: architecture, colourful, culture, Hanseatic League, heritage, mediaeval, picturesque, UNESCO World Heritage
PMR-D11831 Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Stralsund (Hansa Town): the skyline from the sea, with the church of St. Nicholas in the centre. Keywords: architecture, colourful, culture, Hanseatic League, heritage, mediaeval, picturesque, UNESCO World Heritage
PMR-D11823 Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Stralsund (Hansa Town): the historic Hafenamt (Harbourmaster) on the Hansakai, with a tower of St. Nicholas in the background. Keywords: architecture, culture, Hanseatic League, heritage, mediaeval, picturesque, UNESCO World Heritage
PMR-D11821 Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Stralsund (Hansa Town): view of the harbour from a sightseeing boat, with facades of burgher houses and the church towers of St. Nicholas in the background. Keywords: architecture, colourful, culture, Hanseatic League, heritage, mediaeval, picturesque, UNESCO World Heritage
PMR-D11820 Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Stralsund (Hansa Town): view of the harbour with sightseeing boat, and the church towers of St. Nicholas in the background. Keywords: architecture, colourful, culture, Hanseatic League, heritage, mediaeval, picturesque, UNESCO World Heritage
PMR-D11812 Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Stralsund (Hansa Town): the Gothic arches of the side isles of St. Nicholas' church have been restored to their original striking colours. The Renaissance pulpit dates from 1611. Keywords: architecture, colourful, culture, Hanseatic League, heritage, mediaeval, picturesque, UNESCO World Heritage
PMR-D11811 Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Stralsund (Hansa Town): view of the nave of St. Nicholas' church from the ambulatory. Keywords: architecture, colourful, culture, Hanseatic League, heritage, mediaeval, picturesque, UNESCO World Heritage
PMR-D11810 Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Stralsund (Hansa Town): the Gothic arches of the side isles of St. Nicholas' church have been restored to their original striking colours. Keywords: architecture, colourful, culture, Hanseatic League, heritage, mediaeval, picturesque, UNESCO World Heritage
PMR-D11809 Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Stralsund (Hansa Town): the impressive Gothic nave of St. Nicholas' Church Keywords: architecture, colourful, culture, Hanseatic League, heritage, mediaeval, picturesque, UNESCO World Heritage
PMR-D11807 Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Stralsund (Hansa Town): recently restored Baroque West Door of St Nicholas' Church with an image of St. Nicholas, the statues of Hope (Spes) and Faith (Fides) and cherubs carrying the instruments of the Passion (arma Christi). Keywords: architecture, colourful, culture, Hanseatic League, heritage, mediaeval, picturesque
PMR-D11407 Greece, Island of Corfu, Kerkyra (Corfu town): view of St. Nicholas Bay from the Paleo Frourio (Old Fortress), with yachts moored in the foreground. Keywords: bay, catamarans, Ionian Islands, picturesque, seascape
PMR-D11406 Greece, Island of Corfu, Kerkyra (Corfu town): view of St. Nicholas Bay from the Paleo Frourio (Old Fortress), with "pirate ship" on a pleasure cruise. Keywords: bay, catamarans, Ionian Islands, picturesque, seascape
PMR-D11350 Christmas tree with presents. Keywords: fairy lights, festive, merry, Noel, Saint Nicholas, Santa Claus, Xmas, Yuletide
PMR-D11250 Turkey, Lycia, Patara: formerly a major city of the Lycian League due to its outstanding port, has been ruled by Hittites, Persians, Egyptians, Greeks and Romans et al. since the 7th century BC. Birthplace of St. Nicholas (Santa Claus). Due to the silting-up of the harbour the city was finally deserted by 1340. This picture: the Roman lighthouse (built 60 AD), under reconstruction on its old foundations. Originally 26m high it was destroyed by an earthquake/tsunami. Keywords: archeology, architecture, Arsinoe, culture, heritage, historic, masonry, ruined city, Termilae, Tremilae, Xanthos Valley
PMR-D11249 Turkey, Lycia, Patara: formerly a major city of the Lycian League due to its outstanding port, has been ruled by Hittites, Persians, Egyptians, Greeks and Romans et al. since the 7th century BC. Birthplace of St. Nicholas (Santa Claus). Due to the silting-up of the harbour the city was finally deserted by 1340. This picture: the almost perfectly preserved Arch of Mettias Medustus (100 AD) which was the north gate to the city. Keywords: archeology, architecture, Arsinoe, culture, heritage, historic, masonry, ruined city, Termilae, Tremilae, Xanthos Valley
PMR-D11248 Turkey, Lycia, Patara: formerly a major city of the Lycian League due to its outstanding port, has been ruled by Hittites, Persians, Egyptians, Greeks and Romans et al. since the 7th century BC. Birthplace of St. Nicholas (Santa Claus). Due to the silting-up of the harbour the city was finally deserted by 1340. This picture: the main street which connects the harbour to the Agora and is lined with Ionic columns, granite on the east and marble on the west. Keywords: archeology, architecture, Arsinoe, culture, heritage, historic, masonry, ruined city, Termilae, Tremilae, Xanthos Valley
PMR-D11246 Turkey, Lycia, Patara: formerly a major city of the Lycian League due to its outstanding port, has been ruled by Hittites, Persians, Egyptians, Greeks and Romans et al. since the 7th century BC. Birthplace of St. Nicholas (Santa Claus). Due to the silting-up of the harbour the city was finally deserted by 1340. This picture: the cavea of the Bouleuterion or Prytaneion, which held 1400 people. Keywords: archeology, architecture, Arsinoe, culture, heritage, historic, masonry, ruined city, Termilae, Tremilae, Xanthos Valley
PMR-D11245 Turkey, Lycia, Patara: formerly a major city of the Lycian League due to its outstanding port, has been ruled by Hittites, Persians, Egyptians, Greeks and Romans et al. since the 7th century BC. Birthplace of St. Nicholas (Santa Claus). Due to the silting-up of the harbour the city was finally deserted by 1340. This picture: the well-preserved amphitheatre was rebuilt by Antoninus Pius in 147 AD after an earthquake. It held ca. 6000 spectators. Keywords: archeology, architecture, Arsinoe, culture, heritage, historic, masonry, ruined city, Termilae, Tremilae, Xanthos Valley
PMR-D11244 Turkey, Lycia, Patara: formerly a major city of the Lycian League due to its outstanding port, has been ruled by Hittites, Persians, Egyptians, Greeks and Romans et al. since the 7th century BC. Birthplace of St. Nicholas (Santa Claus). Due to the silting-up of the harbour the city was finally deserted by 1340. This picture: the well-preserved amphitheatre was rebuilt by Antoninus Pius in 147 AD after an earthquake. It held ca. 6000 spectators. Keywords: archeology, architecture, Arsinoe, culture, heritage, historic, masonry, ruined city, Termilae, Tremilae, Xanthos Valley
PMR-D11243 Turkey, Lycia, Patara: formerly a major city of the Lycian League due to its outstanding port, has been ruled by Hittites, Persians, Egyptians, Greeks and Romans et al. since the 7th century BC. Birthplace of St. Nicholas (Santa Claus). Due to the silting-up of the harbour the city was finally deserted by 1340. This picture: the well-preserved amphitheatre was rebuilt by Antoninus Pius in 147 AD after an earthquake. It held ca. 6000 spectators. Keywords: archeology, architecture, Arsinoe, culture, heritage, historic, masonry, ruined city, Termilae, Tremilae, Xanthos Valley
PMR-D11242 Turkey, Lycia, Patara: formerly a major city of the Lycian League due to its outstanding port, has been ruled by Hittites, Persians, Egyptians, Greeks and Romans et al. since the 7th century BC. Birthplace of St. Nicholas (Santa Claus). Due to the silting-up of the harbour the city was finally deserted by 1340. This picture: the Bouleuterion or Prytaneion, the assembly hall of the Lycian League (1st century BC). Keywords: archeology, architecture, Arsinoe, culture, heritage, historic, masonry, ruined city, Termilae, Tremilae, Xanthos Valley
PMR-D5655 Sea Daffodil (Pancratium maritimum) on the island if Milos. Keywords: botany, wild flowers, nature, scented, Sand Daffodil, Sand Lily, Lily of St. Nicholas
PMR-D2831 Greece, Island of Rhodes: entrance to Mandraki Harbour, with deer and stag, the heraldic symbols of the island, on columns either side. Opposite, the Fortress of St. Nicholas with (later) lighthouse, built 1464-7 for the protection of the harbour. The Colossus of Rhodes, erected 292 BC, may have stood astride this harbour entrance. Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, picturesque, historic, mediaeval, architecture, Byzantine, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, Knights Hospitaller
PMR-D2830 Greece, Island of Rhodes: entrance to Mandraki Harbour, with deer and stag, the heraldic symbols of the island, on columns either side. Opposite, the Fortress of St. Nicholas with (later) lighthouse, built 1464-7 for the protection of the harbour. The Colossus of Rhodes, erected 292 BC, may have stood astride this harbour entrance. Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, picturesque, historic, mediaeval, architecture, Byzantine, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, Knights Hospitaller
PMR-D2829 Greece, Island of Rhodes: entrance to Mandraki Harbour, with deer and stag, the heraldic symbols of the island, on columns either side. Opposite, the Fortress of St. Nicholas with (later) lighthouse, built 1464-7 for the protection of the harbour. The Colossus of Rhodes, erected 292 BC, may have stood astride this harbour entrance. Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, picturesque, historic, mediaeval, architecture, Byzantine, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, Knights Hospitaller
PMR-D2828 Greece, Island of Rhodes: the mole of Mandraki Harbour with the fortress and lighthouse of St. Nicholas at the end, and three 15th century windmills in the foreground. Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, picturesque, historic, landscape, mediaeval, architecture, Byzantine, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, Knights Hospitaller
PMR323-11 USSR, Leningrad: Nicholas I Monument, designed by Montferrand, the architect of St. Isaac's Cathedral, and unveiled in 1859. The allegorical figures have features of the Tsar's wife and daughters who commissioned the work. Keywords: metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, equestrian, statue, St. Petersburg
PMR323-10 USSR, Leningrad: Nicholas I Monument in Isaac Square with the gilded dome of St. Isaac's Cathedral providing an impressive background. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, Orthodox, equestrian, statue, St. Petersburg
PMR290-10 Turkey, Myra: Lycian tombs carved into the cliff, dating back to the 4th century BC, later used as living quarters by Byzantines. Adjacent to the ancient town where St. Nicholas was bishop and now lies buried. Keywords: ancient, historic, heritage, antiquity, archeology, architecture, culture, necropolis
PMR290-09 Turkey, Myra: Lycian tombs carved into the cliff, dating back to the 4th century BC, later used as living quarters by Byzantines. Adjacent to the ancient town where St. Nicholas was bishop and now lies buried. Keywords: ancient, historic, heritage, antiquity, archeology, architecture, culture, necropolis
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
PMR-D3262 Czech Republic, Cheb: late Gothic houses comprising the "Spalicek" Block in King Jiri (George) von Podebrady Square, with the spires of St. Nicholas' Church behind. Keywords: historic, architecture, heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, colourful, Eger
PMR-D3257 Czech Republic, Cheb: towers of St. Nicholas' Church, originally Romanesque style, but rebuilt many times, from the top of the Black Tower. Keywords: historic, architecture, heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, Eger, Gothic, panorama
PMR196-02 Germany, Rhineland Palatinate, Worms: St. Peters's Cathedral, built in Romanesque style in 1230. The Gothic south porch and main entrance (Ca. 1300), St. Nicholas Chapel, and the twin west towers. Germany, Rhineland Palatinate, Worms: St. Peters's Cathedral, built in Romanesque style in 1230. The Gothic south porch and main entrance (Ca. 1300), St. Nicholas Chapel, and the twin west towers. Keywords: aircraft, air transport, aviation, airplane, aeroplane, Rheinland Pfalz
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
PMR465-03 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
PMR503-07 Cyprus (North), Gazimagusa/Famagusta: the former Gothic cathedral of St. Nicholas, completed between 1298 and 1326, is probably the best preserved Lusignan monument, although it lost its twin towers during the Ottoman bombardment. Later a minaret was added and it became the Lala Mustafa Pasa Camii (Mosque). Here: view of the facade with Judas tree flowers (Cercis siliquastrum). Keywords: Gazimagusa, architecture, church-mosque
PMR503-06 Cyprus (North), Gazimagusa/Famagusta: the former Gothic cathedral of St. Nicholas, completed between 1298 and 1326, is probably the best preserved Lusignan monument, although it lost its twin towers during the Ottoman bombardment. Later a minaret was added and it became the Lala Mustafa Pasa Camii (Mosque). Here: the west facade with rose window. Keywords: Gazimagusa, architecture, church-mosque
PMR503-01 Cyprus (North), Gazimagusa/Famagusta: the former Gothic cathedral of St. Nicholas, completed between 1298 and 1326, is probably the best preserved Lusignan monument, although it lost its twin towers during the Ottoman bombardment. Later a minaret was added and it became the Lala Mustafa Pasa Camii (Mosque). Here: the east end apse with its buttresses, showing some fine carving. Keywords: Gazimagusa, church-mosque, architecture
PMR502-10 Cyprus (North), Gazimagusa/Famagusta: Lala Mustafa Pasa Mosque, formerly the Cathedral of St. Nicholas, from the city wall, with municipal gardens in the foreground. Keywords: Gazimagusa, park
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
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
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
PMR127K-09 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Pfronten: tower of the parish church of St. Nicholas, completed in 1749, with typical wooden farmhouse in the foreground. Keywords: alpine, Baroque, Gothic, village church, spring
PMR089K-05 Montenegro, Podgorica: equestrian statue of King Nicholas I (Kral Nikolai) (1841-1921), Montenegro's first and only king. Keywords: Yugoslavia, royal house, monument, new capital city
PMR043K-21 Russia, St. Petersburg: Facade of St. Nicholas's Cathedral ("the seamen's cathedral") , erected in 1762 by the architect Chevakinsky.
PMR043K-20 Russia, St. Petersburg: Belltower of St. Nicholas's Cathedral ("the seamen's cathedral") , erected in 1762 by the architect Chevakinsky.
PMR064K-24 Bulgaria, Sofia: Entrance porch of Sveti Nikolai Church, built 1912-14, financed by Russian emigrants. The bells were donated by Czar Nicholas II.
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
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
PMR579-12 Russia, St. Petersburg: St Nicholas's Cathedral, St. Petersburg, built in 1753-62. Architect: Chevakinsky. St. Nicholas is the patron saint of seafarers, who were the principal users.

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