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Aircraft (27 files)

PMR-D12791
Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Sinsheim: 099 North American AT-16 Harvard IIB (c-n 14-555) (ex 42-12308, FE281, B-164) in the Auto und Technik Museum.
Keywords: aeroplane, air transport, aircraft, airplane, aviation, trainer

PMR-D13242
Germany, Berlin, Schonefeld: 472218 (G-HAEC) North American P-51D Mustang (c/n CACM.192.1517) "Big Beautiful Doll" (crashed and written-off at Duxford 10.07.2011) at the Internationale Luftfahrt Ausstellung (ILA2000).
Keywords: aeroplane, air transport, aircraft, airplane, aviation, fighter, warbird

PMR-D13173
Germany, Saxony, Grossenhain: N11T North American P-51D Mustang
(c/n 122-40965) (marked 4744425 "Damn Yankee") at the Flying Legends Airshow, 18.05.96.
Keywords: aeroplane, air transport, aircraft, airplane, aviation, warbirds

PMR-D13172
Germany, Saxony, Grossenhain: N167F North American P-51D Mustang (c/n 122-40417) (marked 473877 "Old Crow") of the Scandinavian Historical Flight at the Flying Legends Airshow, 18.05.96.
Keywords: aeroplane, air transport, aircraft, airplane, aviation, warbirds

PMR-D13170
Germany, Saxony, Grossenhain: OE-ESA North American T.28B (c/n 200-250) of the Flying Bulls at the Flying Legends Airshow, 18.05.96.
Keywords: aeroplane, air transport, aircraft, airplane, aviation, warbirds

PMR-D11617
Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Tannheim: D-FAML North American AT-6D Harvard III (c/n 88-17026).
Keywords: aeroplane, air transport, aircraft, airplane, aviation, warbird

PMR-D11616
Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Tannheim: D-FAML North American AT-6D Harvard III (c/n 88-17026).
Keywords: aeroplane, air transport, aircraft, airplane, aviation, warbird

PMR-D11615
Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Tannheim: D-FAML North American AT-6D Harvard III (c/n 88-17026).
Keywords: aeroplane, air transport, aircraft, airplane, aviation, warbird

PMR-D11614
Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Tannheim: D-FAML North American AT-6D Harvard III (c/n 88-17026).
Keywords: aeroplane, air transport, aircraft, airplane, aviation, warbird

PMR-D13039
Germany, Bavaria, Oberschleissheim: D-FABE North American (CCF) T-6J Texan (c/n CCF4-499) at the celebratory opening of the Deutsches Museum Flugwerft on 13th September 1992.
Keywords: aeroplane, air transport, aircraft, airplane, aviation, warbird

PMR-D10381
Germany, Bavaria, Warngau: N2965S North American SNJ-5 Texan (c/n 88-1471).
Keywords: aeroplane, air transport, aircraft, airplane, aviation, trainer, warbird

PMR-D10346
France, Paris, Le Bourget: N416FS North American F-100F Super Sabre (c/n 243-192) (Formerly 56-3916) of Tracer Flight Services at the 38th Salon International de l'Aeronautique et de l'Espace 1989.
Keywords: aeroplane, air transport, aircraft, airplane, aviation

PMR-D11057
Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Tannheim: D-FAML North American AT-6D Harvard (c
88-17026)
Keywords: aeroplane, air transport, aircraft, airplane, aviation, warbird

PMR-D10277
Germany, North Rhein Westphalia, Borkenberge: PH-780 Hoffmann H.36 Dimona (c/n 36151).
Keywords: aeroplane, air transport, aircraft, airliner, airplane, aviation, lightplane

PMR-D10174
Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Leutkirch: D-FDEM North American AT.6F Texan (c/n 121-42500).
Keywords: aircraft, aeroplane, airplane, aviation, air transport, warbird

PMR-D10120
Germany, Bavaria, Augsburg: D-FABE North American T.6J Texan (Harvard IVM) (c/n CCF4-499) at Augsburg airport.
Keywords: aircraft, air transport, aviation, airplane, aeroplane, warbird

PMR-D10075
Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: D-FABE North American Harvard IVM (c/n CCF4-499) (Ex 52-8578, AA-409) at Albrecht Durer Airport for the airport's 25th anniversary celebrations.
Keywords: aircraft, warbird, air transport, aviation, airplane, aeroplane

PMR-D10109
England, Cambridgeshire, Duxford: G-JUDI North American AT-6D Harvard III (c/n 88-14722) in RAF colours as FX301 at the Imperial War Museum.
Keywords: aircraft, warbird, air transport, aviation, airplane, aeroplane

PMR-D9368
Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Mannheim: PH-NKD North American AT-6A Texan (Harvard) (c/n 78-6922) of Skylight at the 1976 Fly-in.
Keywords: aircraft, warbird, aviation, airplane, aeroplane, veteran, vintage

PMR-D7757
England, Warwickshire, Gaydon: 56-3239 North American F-100D Super Sabre (c/n 235-337) of the U.S.A.F. at the 1960 Battle of Britain display at RAF Gaydon.
Keywords: aircraft, air transport, aviation, airplane, aeroplane, military, fighter

PMR-D9130
England, Sussex, Shoreham: G-NWFC Cessna 172P Skyhawk (c/n 76305) of North Weald Flying Club at Shoreham airport.
Keywords: aircraft, aeroplane, airplane, aviation, airliner, air transport

PMR013K-10
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Memmingen: Fly-in at Memmingen Airfield, 13th May 2000: NL51EA/463684 North American P-51D-20-NA Mustang "Double Trouble II" (c/n 122-38942).
Keywords: aircraft, airplane, aeroplane, airliner, aviation

PMR006K-20
Germany, Berlin: Internationale Luftfahrt Ausstellung (International Air Show), Schönefeld Airport, Berlin, June 1998: N6123C North American B-25J Mitchell (c/n 108/47647).
Keywords: aeroplane, aircraft, airliner, airplane, aviation

PMR001K-02
Germany, Berlin: ILA International Air Show, Berlin Schönefeld, 1996: N2965S North American SNJ-5 Texan (c/n 88-14713) of the Flying Bulls (later D-FHGL).
Keywords: aeroplane, airplane

PMR-D6109
England, West Sussex, Shoreham: G-AZBN (FT391) North American AT16 Harvard IIB at Shoreham airport.
Keywords: aircraft, veteran, air transport, airliner, aviation, airplane, aeroplane

PMR-D6107
England, West Sussex, Shoreham: G-BKRA (51-15227) North American T.6G Texan (c/n 188-90) at Shoreham airport.
Keywords: aircraft, veteran, air transport, airliner, aviation, airplane, aeroplane

PMR238-08
Germany, Hanover: Internationale Luftfahrt Ausstellung (ILA) June 1986: G-AMPY DC-3 of Air Atlantique (in North-West Airlines livery) (c/n 15124/26569).
Keywords: aircraft, historic, air transport, airliner, aviation, airplane, aeroplane, air show, exhibition

Travel (616 files)

PMR-D13430
Greece, Island of Karpathos, Olympos: view of the rocky coastline to the north, below Profitis Elias (718m).
Keywords: architecture, blue and white, colourful, Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, Olymbos, picturesque, traditional

PMR136-04
Germany, North Rhine-Westphalia, Bonn: capital of West Germany from 1949 until 1990. The University, seen from the lawns of the Hofgarten, with magnolia tree in the foreground.
Keywords: architecture, historic, heritage, neo-Classical, statuary, columns

PMR136-03
Germany, North Rhine-Westphalia, Bonn: capital of West Germany from 1949 until 1990. The 11th century Romanesque cloister adjoining the cathedral (Munster).
Keywords: architecture, historic, heritage, gallery, arcade, columns, arches

PMR136-02
Germany, North Rhine-Westphalia, Bonn: capital of West Germany from 1949 until 1990. The 11th century Romanesque cloister adjoining the cathedral (Munster).
Keywords: architecture, historic, heritage, gallery, arcade, columns, arches

PMR136-01
Germany, North Rhine-Westphalia, Bonn: capital of West Germany from 1949 until 1990. Ludwig von Beethoven statue in the Cathedral Square, with the imposing Heard Post Office in the background.
Keywords: architecture, historic, heritage, monument, memorial, music, composer, ode to joy

PMR135-12
Germany, North Rhine-Westphalia, Bonn: capital of West Germany from 1949-1990. The Collegiate Church (Munster) dating from the 12th century, built in Romanesque style.
Keywords: architecture, mediaeval, historic, heritage, belltowers, dwarf gallery

PMR135-11
Germany, North Rhine-Westphalia, Bonn: "Mississippi Sternwheeler" on the River Rhine with the Siebengebirge (Seven Hills) in the background.
Keywords: quayside, jetty, mooring, boat, steamer, pleasure boat, cruiser

PMR135-10
Germany, North Rhine-Westphalia, Bonn: "Mississippi Sternwheeler" on the River Rhine with the Siebengebirge (Seven Hills) in the background.
Keywords: quayside, jetty, mooring, boat, steamer, pleasure boat, cruiser

PMR135-06
Austria, Tyrol, Innsbruck: view across the Inn valley from the woods on the lower slopes of Mount Patscherkofel (2247 metres), with snow-covered mountains on the north of the Inn valley as backdrop.
Keywords: alpine, outdoor life, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range, winter sport, skiing

PMR135-05
Austria, Tyrol, Innsbruck: competitor in a ski-slalom on the upper slopes of Mount Patscherkofel (2247 metres), with snow-covered mountains on the north of the Inn valley as backdrop.
Keywords: alpine, outdoor life, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range, winter sport, skiing

PMR135-01
Austria, Tyrol, Innsbruck: view of the town from the ski-slopes of Mount Patscherkofel (2247 metres), with snow-covered mountains on the north of the Inn valley as backdrop.
Keywords: alpine, outdoor life, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range, winter sport, skiing

PMR134-04
Germany, North Rhine-Westphalia, Cologne: winter scene on an autobahn layby near Cologne.
Keywords: snow, frost, hoar frost, picturesque

PMR134-03
Germany, North Rhine-Westphalia, Cologne: winter scene on an autobahn layby near Cologne.
Keywords: snow, frost, hoar frost, picturesque

PMR134-02
Germany, North Rhine-Westphalia, Cologne: winter scene on an autobahn layby near Cologne.
Keywords: snow, frost, hoar frost, picturesque

PMR122-10
Upper Austria, Kremsmunster: founded in the 8th century by Tassilo III, Duke of Bavaria, the Benedictine Abbey has been a centre of culture for centuries. Entrance to the inner courtyard on the north side, from the abbey church portico.
Keywords: architecture, Baroque, heritage, Kremsmünster, historic

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

PMR120-04
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

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

PMR114-11
Italy, Lombardy, Chiavenna: a rocky river gorge divides the town, the capital of Valchiavenna, north of Lake Como, overlooked by the snow-capped Alps.
Keywords: historic, heritage, picturesque, mountains, spring

PMR114-10
Italy, Lombardy, Chiavenna: a rocky river gorge divides the town, the capital of Valchiavenna, north of Lake Como, overlooked by the snow-capped Alps.
Keywords: historic, heritage, picturesque, mountains, spring

PMR111-03
Egypt, Thebes: the Great Temple of Amun-Ra at Karnak: the great North Gate of the temple with vulture goddess Nekhbet surmounting the portal.
Keywords: Egyptology, archeology, antiquity, historical, hieroglyphics, architecture, culture

PMR110-10
Egypt, Thebes: the Great Temple of Amun-Ra at Karnak: view of the temple from the north-east.
Keywords: Egyptology, archeology, antiquity, historical, hieroglyphics, architecture, culture

PMR110-04
Egypt, Thebes: the Great Temple of Amun-Ra at Karnak: twin rose granite pillars bearing the papyri of Upper and Lower Egypt signifying the unity of north and south.
Keywords: Egyptology, archeology, antiquity, historical, hieroglyphics, architecture, culture

PMR099-08
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Olympia Park, site of the 1972 Olympic Games: view to the north-east with the North Ring Road and BMW Tower and Museum from the top of the Olympia Tower.
Keywords: München, architecture, picturesque, panorama, ring road

PMR099-06
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Olympia Park, site of the 1972 Olympic Games: view of the underpass on the North Ring Road, with the BMW Tower and Museum in the background; from the Olympia Park Bridge.
Keywords: München, architecture, urban motorway, traffic flow

PMR096-06
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Lindau: Beer Festival: tables in front of the north face of the Rathaus (Town Hall) with its double staircase. Germany, Upper Bavaria, Lindau: Beer Festival: tables in front of the north face of the Rathaus (Town Hall) with its double staircase.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, island, Swabia, Bodensee, Lake Constance, historic, heritage, mediaeval, drinking, architecture

PMR094-01
Austria, Krems: Gothic and Baroque houses on the north side of the parish church square in the old quarter.
Keywords: architecture, traditional, picturesque, mediaeval, step-gable

PMR064-09
South Africa, Western Cape Province, Cape Town: view north from the top of Table Mountain, across Table Bay, with Robben Island in the distance, Signal Hill top left, and the docks right centre
Keywords: panorama, metropolis, harbour, port, coastline, overview, bird's eye view, freight-ships

PMR064-01
South Africa, Western Cape Province, Cape Town: view north from the top of Table Mountain, across Table Bay, with Robben Island in the distance, Signal Hill in the centre, and the docks right centre
Keywords: panorama, metropolis, harbour, port, coastline, overview, bird's eye view, freight-ships

PMR063-12
South Africa, Western Cape Province, Cape Town: view north from the top of Table Mountain in the morning, overlooking the centre of the city and docks
Keywords: panorama, metropolis, coastline, settlements

PMR063-03
South Africa, Western Cape Province: the Cape of Good Hope - Cape Point - meeting point of the Atlantic and Indian Oceans: view north, looking towards Muizenberg and Cape Town
Keywords: headland, seascape, picturesque, coastline

PMR060-11
South Africa, Natal, Durban: the beach from the north, with surfboards in the foreground
Keywords: bathing, sunbathing, swimming, surfboarding, city skyline, paddling, sand, surf, seashore

PMR049-05
East Germany (GDR), Saxony, Dresden: courtyard and north pavilion of the Zwinger, a Baroque Palace built by Poppelmann between 1711 -28. Rebuilt after war damage 1945-64. (1977)
Keywords: city, rebuilding, River Elbe, Rococo, metropolis, architecture, Baroque

PMR-D12261
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: the former stable block in the north wing of Nymphenburg Palace, now the home of the museum "Mensch und Natur" ("Mankind and Nature").
Keywords: architecture, baroque, magnificence, München, pomp, Schloss Nymphenburg, splendour, Wittelsbach Family

PMR-D11981
Greece, Island of Chalki: a small green oasis on the barren north coast of the island.
Keywords: coast, Dodecanese, geology, Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, isolated, picturesque

PMR-D11915
Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Neubrandenburg: the Fangelturm or Mönchenturm, a 19-metre reinforcing defence tower with 2.3-metre thick walls, stands in the north-west of the town. Originally a second tower stood nearby.
Keywords: architecture, Brick-Gothic, culture, heritage, mediaeval, picturesque, Wiekhaus

PMR-D11912
Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Neubrandenburg: Friedländer Tor, the north-eastern gate in the 2.3 km town wall, looking towards the outer gate. Built just after 1300, the oldest gate. The house on the left, between the inner and outer gates, is home to the town registry office.
Keywords: architecture, Brick-Gothic, culture, heritage, mediaeval, picturesque

PMR-D11911
Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Neubrandenburg: Friedländer Tor, the north-eastern gate in the 2.3 km town wall, looking towards the inner gate. Built just after 1300, the oldest gate. The house on the right, between the inner and outer gates, is home to the town registry office.
Keywords: architecture, Brick-Gothic, culture, heritage, mediaeval, picturesque

PMR-D11842
Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Stralsund (Hansa Town): the shoal fish of the North Atlantic are displayed in this huge tank in the Ozeaneum Museum. It has an area of 300 square metres and an acryl screen 10 metres x 5 metres x 30 cm thick, and holds 2.6 million litres of water.
Keywords: attraction, culture, fauna, Hanseatic League, heritage, marine life, picturesque, spectacle, UNESCO World Heritage

PMR-D11841
Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Stralsund (Hansa Town): the shoal fish of the North Atlantic are displayed in this huge tank in the Ozeaneum Museum. It has an area of 300 square metres and an acryl screen 10 metres x 5 metres x 30 cm thick, and holds 2.6 million litres of water.
Keywords: attraction, culture, fauna, Hanseatic League, heritage, marine life, picturesque, spectacle, UNESCO World Heritage

PMR-D11840
Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Stralsund (Hansa Town): the shoal fish of the North Atlantic are displayed in this huge tank in the Ozeaneum Museum. It has an area of 300 square metres and an acryl screen 10 metres x 5 metres x 30 cm thick, and holds 2.6 million litres of water.
Keywords: attraction, culture, fauna, Hanseatic League, heritage, marine life, picturesque, spectacle, UNESCO World Heritage

PMR-D11441
Greece, Island of Corfu, Porto Timoni: outlook with Ionian Islands to the north-west, with the long island of Nisida Karavi nearest, and the island of Mathraki about 10 kilometres in the distance.
Keywords: archipelago, coast, sea view, seascape, spectators, viewing seat

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-D10694
Germany, Bavaria, Unterschleissheim: north rotunda and classrooms of the Education Centre for the Visually Impaired (SBZ). The architects, Pagenstecher & Moosmang, chose red clinker masonry to blend with the existing buildings. Autumn foliage enhances the colour.
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, culture, colourful, blind, sight-disabled

PMR-D10693
Germany, Bavaria, Unterschleissheim: north rotunda of the Education Centre for the Visually Impaired (SBZ). The architects, Pagenstecher & Moosmang, chose red clinker masonry to blend with the existing buildings. Autumn foliage enhances the colour.
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, culture, colourful, blind, sight-disabled

PMR-D10492
Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel, Miradouro de Santa Iria: view of Ponta Formosa on the north coast, with Agapanthus flowers in the foreground.
Keywords: landscape, mist-bank, cape, coastline, cliffs, bay, flowers

PMR-D10428
Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel: View of Ribeira Grande, on the north coast, from Pico da Barrosa (947m).
Keywords: panorama, scenic, coastal plain

PMR-D10422
Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel: View of Ribeira Grande, on the north coast, from Pico da Barrosa (947m.).
Keywords: panorama, scenic, coastal plain

PMR-D10403
Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel, Miradouro de Santa Iria: view of Ponta Formosa on the north coast, with Agapanthus flowers in the foreground.
Keywords: landscape, cape, coastline, cliffs, bay, flowers

PMR-D10402
Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel, Miradouro de Santa Iria: view of Ponta do Cintrao on the north coast.
Keywords: landscape, coastline, Cape Cintrao

PMR-D9941
Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel, Ponta do Escalvado: view of the cliffs to the north, with eroded volcanic rock pinnacles.
Keywords: picturesque, coast, geological

PMR-D9940
Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel, Ponta do Escalvado: view of the cliffs to the north, with the town of Mosteiros in the distance.
Keywords: picturesque, geological, coast, seascape, landscape

PMR-D9902
Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel: Ponta do Cintrao from Ponta do Maia, on the north coast.
Keywords: landscape, coastline, picturesque, fields, cultivation, farming

PMR-D9641
Iceland, Island of Heimaey: Dalfjall, grassy cliffs on the north-west tip of the island, home of puffins on the seaward side.
Keywords: Westman Islands, volcanic, picturesque, landscape

PMR-D9639
Iceland, Island of Heimaey: a typical street, running north from the harbour.
Keywords: Westman Islands, port, architecture

PMR-D9567
Iceland: a small settlement and fishing port on the north coast of the sparsely populated Melrakkasletta peninsula in the far north of the island, just a few kilometres from the Arctic Circle.
Keywords: landscape, isolated, lighthouse

PMR-D9566
Iceland: a farmhouse with barn on the sparsely populated Melrakkasletta peninsula in the far north of the island.
Keywords: landscape, isolated, farming, reflections

PMR-D9565
Iceland: a suspension bridge on the sparsely populated Melrakkasletta peninsula in the far north of the island.
Keywords: engineering, construction

PMR-D9559
Iceland, Húsavik: whale watching ship "Gardar" of the North Sailing group.
Keywords: boat, vessel

PMR-D9545
Iceland, Húsavik: approaching the fishing port in Skjálfandi bay on the north coast.
Keywords: panorama, landscape

PMR-D9538
Iceland, Grundarfjordur: fishing vessels at their moorings and at the jetty in a bay on the north coast of the Snaefellsnes Peninsula.
Keywords: countryside, boats, landscape

PMR-D9525
Iceland, Thingvellir: view over the rift which separates the Eurasian and North American continental plates and which divides Iceland into two parts.
Keywords: picturesque, geology

PMR-D9175
Germany, Upper Bavaria, MIttenwald: flowers of Snowy Mespilus. Serviceberry or Juneberry (Amelanchier lamarckii), a shrub originally from eastern North America, on Mount Kranzberg.
Keywords: nature, wild flowers, botany, countryside

PMR-D8752
Chile. Puyuhuapi: situated at the north end of the Seno (Sound) Ventisquero, this pretty village was founded by a group of German immigrants, and had grown to 826 inhabitants at the last census. A colourful display of lilies in the garden of the teashop.
Keywords: South America, Patagonia, community, picturesque, Latin America, Andes

PMR-D8751
Chile. Puyuhuapi: situated at the north end of the Seno (Sound) Ventisquero, this pretty village was founded by a group of German immigrants, and had grown to 826 inhabitants at the last census. View of the shore and moored boat.
Keywords: South America, Patagonia, Andes, community, picturesque, Latin America

PMR-D8750
Chile. Puyuhuapi: situated at the north end of the Seno (Sound) Ventisquero, this pretty village was founded by a group of German immigrants, and had grown to 826 inhabitants at the last census. Here, the illustrated bus stop shelter.
Keywords: South America, Patagonia, Andes, Latin America, picturesque, community, colourful

PMR-D8749
Chile. Puyuhuapi: situated at the north end of the Seno (Sound) Ventisquero, this pretty village was founded by a group of German immigrants, and had grown to 826 inhabitants at the last census.
Keywords: South America, Patagonia, community, picturesque, Latin America, Andes

PMR-D8623
Chile. Santiago: high-rise buildings in Santiago's newly developing north-east provide accommodation - at a price.
Keywords: South America, Latin America, skyscrapers, high-rise, developments

PMR-D8621
Chile. Santiago: high-rise buildings in Santiago's newly developing north-east, including the Gran Torre Santiago, the second highest building in Latin America (right).
Keywords: South America, Latin America, skyscrapers, high-rise

PMR-D8619
Chile. Santiago: high-rise buildings in Santiago's newly developing north-east, including the Gran Torre Santiago, and the Titanium La Portada building (left).
Keywords: South America, high-rise, skyscrapers, Latin America

PMR-D8577
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schleissheim: north pavilion of the Lustheim Palace, a garden villa built to plans of Enrico Zuccalli 1684-88 in Baroque style, after a heavy fall of snow. It stands in the grounds of the Palace of Schleissheim.
Keywords: architecture, snow, formal gardens, Schleißheimer Schloß, Baroque architecture, Schloss Schleissheim, park, winter

PMR-D8576
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schleissheim: north pavilion of the Lustheim Palace, a garden villa built to plans of Enrico Zuccalli 1684-88 in Baroque style, after a heavy fall of snow. It stands in the grounds of the Palace of Schleissheim.
Keywords: architecture, park, Schloss Schleissheim, Baroque architecture, Schleißheimer Schloß, formal gardens, snow

PMR-D8358
Greece, Island of Naxos: .roll cloud, formed by the "Meltemi" wind blowing from the north, on the mountains.
Keywords: Greek Islands, culture, heritage, historic, Cyclades, island hopping, Hellas, panorama, meteorology, cloud formations

PMR-D8345
Greece, Island of Naxos: the town of Naxos (population 7,000+) is expanding to the north west. The island is the largest of the Cyclades.
Keywords: Greek Islands, culture, heritage, historic, architecture, Cyclades, island hopping, Hellas

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-D8263
Germany, Niedersachsen, Wolfenbüttel: Herzog August Bibliothek or Biblioteca Augusta is one of the world's most important libraries. Founded in1572, by the time of the 17th century it was the largest library north of the Alps. It contains over 900,000 books and 11,500 manuscripts which have survived the turbulent centuries intact. Famous librarians include Gottfried Wilhelm Leibnitz and Gotthold Ephraim Lessing.
Keywords: picturesque, volumes, collections, incunabula, literature, culture, architecture, heritage, historic

PMR-D8113
Norway, Rogaland: peaceful scene with lakes and woodland on the "North Sea Route", the coastal road between Flekkefjord and Sandnes.
Keywords: Scandinavia, countryside, picturesque, landscape, scenery

PMR-D8112
Norway, Rogaland: granite rocks provide dramatic scenery on the "North Sea Route", the coastal road between Flekkefjord and Sandnes.
Keywords: Scandinavia, picturesque, landscape, scenery, striking, reflections, impressive

PMR-D8111
Norway, Vest-Agder, Magma Geopark: granite rocks provide dramatic scenery on the "North Sea Route", the coastal road between Flekkefjord and Sandnes.
Keywords: Scandinavia, picturesque, landscape, scenery, striking, reflections, impressive

PMR-D8110
Norway, Rogaland, Heuge: an attractive wooden church on the "North Sea Route", the coastal road between Flekkefjord and Sandnes.
Keywords: Scandinavia, white-painted, timber, architecture, picturesque

PMR-D8109
Norway, Rogaland: granite rocks provide dramatic scenery on the "North Sea Route", the coastal road between Flekkefjord and Sandnes. Jossingfjord, famous for the "Altmark Incident" and RAF Beaufighter attack on German warships in the 2WW.
Keywords: Scandinavia, picturesque, landscape, scenery, striking, reflections, impressive

PMR-D8108
Norway, Rogaland: granite rocks provide dramatic scenery on the "North Sea Route", the coastal road between Flekkefjord and Sandnes. Jossingfjord, famous for the "Altmark Incident" and RAF Beaufighter attack on German warships in the 2WW.
Keywords: Scandinavia, picturesque, landscape, scenery, striking, reflections, impressive

PMR-D8107
Norway, Rogaland: granite rocks provide dramatic scenery on the "North Sea Route", the coastal road between Flekkefjord and Sandnes. Jossingfjord, famous for the "Altmark Incident" and RAF Beaufighter attack on German warships in the 2WW.
Keywords: Scandinavia, picturesque, landscape, scenery, striking, reflections, impressive

PMR-D8106
Norway, Vest-Agder, Magma Geopark: granite rocks provide dramatic scenery on the "North Sea Route", the coastal road between Flekkefjord and Sandnes.
Keywords: Scandinavia, picturesque, landscape, scenery, striking, reflections, impressive

PMR-D8105
Norway, Vest-Agder, Magma Geopark: granite rocks provide dramatic scenery on the "North Sea Route", the coastal road between Flekkefjord and Sandnes.
Keywords: Scandinavia, impressive, reflections, striking, scenery, landscape, picturesque

PMR-D8104
Norway, Vest-Agder, Magma Geopark: granite rocks provide dramatic scenery on the "North Sea Route", the coastal road between Flekkefjord and Sandnes.
Keywords: Scandinavia, impressive, reflections, striking, scenery, landscape, picturesque

PMR-D8103
Norway, Vest-Agder, Magma Geopark: granite rocks provide dramatic scenery on the "North Sea Route", the coastal road between Flekkefjord and Sandnes.
Keywords: Scandinavia, impressive, reflections, striking, scenery, landscape, picturesque

PMR-D8074
Norway, Oslo: Norwegian Museum of Cultural History (Norsk Folkemuseum) was founded in 1881 and is regarded as the world's oldest open air museum. It has a collection of over 150 typical Norwegian buildings, some dating back to the 13th century. A farmhouse from Porsanger in Finnmark in the far north now houses an exhibition about Finnmark and the people who live there.
Keywords: picturesque, timber, agriculture, farming, historical, capital city, Scandinavia, architecture

PMR-D8034
Norway, Oslo: view north from the roof of the Opera House, with Oslo Cathedral in the distance.
Keywords: architecture, panorama, Scandinavia, capital city, culture

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-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-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

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-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-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-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-D6824
Ireland, County Kerry, Valentia Island: colourful montbretia flowers line the road near the north coast.
Keywords: picturesque, Valencia, Crocosmia, wild flowers, botany

PMR-D6823
Ireland, County Galway, Kinvara: Dunguaire Castle, a 16th century tower house. It has featured in the US films "Guns in the Heather" (1969) and "North Sea Hijack" (1979).
Keywords: picturesque, historic, heritage, culture, architecture, imposing, defence, stone-built

PMR-D6822
Ireland, County Galway, Kinvara: Dunguaire Castle, a 16th century tower house. It has featured in the US films "Guns in the Heather" (1969) and "North Sea Hijack" (1979).
Keywords: picturesque, historic, heritage, culture, architecture, imposing, defence, stone-built

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-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-D6515
England, Merseyside, Liverpool: Memorial to the Engine Room Heroes of the Titanic which sank in the North Atlantic on 15th April 1912, with the Royal Liver Building, completed on 19th July 1911, in the background. One of Liverpool's "Three Graces", standing on the Pier Head.
Keywords: historic, heritage, architecture, monument, memorial, sculpture, culture, UNESCO

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-D6432
Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Bad Mergentheim: north-east wing of the courtyard of the Castle of the Knights of the Teutonic Order, currently occupied by the Finanzamt (Tax Department).
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, sanatorium, spa, health-resort, Teutonic Order

PMR-D6428
Germany, Bavaria, Unterfranken, Röttingen: part of the intact 470-metre-long north-western defence wall, with the spire of the Catholic parish church, St. Kilian.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6388
Germany, Bavaria, Mittelfranken, Dinkelsbühl: the park warden's house, in the north-western corner of the town wall, on the Rothenburg Pool.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6387
Germany, Bavaria, Mittelfranken, Dinkelsbühl: Rothenburger Tor, the town's north gate, dates from about 1390. The barbican in front of the tower was added in 16th century.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6285
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Nördlingen: the Löpsinger Tor, the north-eastern town gate, dates originally from ca. 1388 but was rebuilt in 1592 in the style of the Deininger Gate. It guarded the trade route to Nuremberg.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6283
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Nördlingen: the Löpsinger Tor, the north-eastern town gate, dates originally from ca. 1388 but was rebuilt in 1592 in the style of the Deininger Gate. It guarded the trade route to Nuremberg.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D5954
Oman: flock of gulls and terns on the beach, north of Duqm.
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, birds, ornithology, seagulls

PMR-D5953
Oman: Toyota Landcruisers in sight of the sea, north of Duqm.
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, desert , expedition

PMR-D5617
Greece, Island of Milos: rising abruptly from the sea, this volcanic rock formation at Glaronissia on the north coast is visible from afar.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, heritage, Cyclades, geology, vulcanism

PMR-D5571
Greece, Island of Santorini: view of the steep lip of the ex-volcano at the narrowest part of the island, looking north from Imerovigli.
Keywords: picturesque, geological, geology, shoreline, volcanic, cape, ridge, Hellas, Thera, Thira, Greek Islands, Cyclades

PMR-D5570
Greece, Island of Santorini: view of the steep lip of the ex-volcano at the narrowest part of the island, looking north from Imerovigli.
Keywords: picturesque, geological, geology, shoreline, volcanic, cape, ridge, Hellas, Thera, Thira, Greek Islands, Cyclades

PMR-D5283
Uzbekistan, Samarkand, Registan: facade and iwan on the north-west side of the inner courtyard of Tilya-Kori ("gilded") madrasa, built 1646-60, from the shade of the trees in the centre of the courtyard.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam

PMR-D5279
Uzbekistan, Samarkand, Registan: facade and iwan on the north-west side of the inner courtyard of Tilya-Kori ("gilded") madrasa, built 1646-60.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, UNESCO

PMR-D5244
Uzbekistan, Samarkand: the Shah-i-Zinda ("Living King") necropolis contains about 28 mausoleums and mosques, dating from 11th to 18th centuries, but most were built during the reign of Timur (Tamerlane): view of mausoleums looking north.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, tiles, faience, glazed, polychrome, ornamentation, decoration, arabesques

PMR-D5226
Uzbekistan, Province Khorezm, Khiva, a walled, desert city founded about the beginning of the millennium: view of the fortified wall of Ichan Kala from the watch tower in the Kohna Ark, looking north.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, UNESCO, crenellation

PMR-D5077
Tajikistan, Sughd Province: spectacular scenery from the Pamir Highway, threading its way via innumerable tunnels through the Pamir Mountains to Dushanbe.. Approaching the Anzob Pass (3337 metres) in the Zarafshan Range which divides north and south Tajikistan. One of the most treacherous mountain passes of Central Asia.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, geology, topography, landscape, barren, rocky, desolate, scenic, picturesque

PMR-D4538
The Philippines, Samar Island, Calbayog City: tranquil scene at sunset on the north-east coast.
Keywords: Samar Island, colourful, mood, peaceful, nature, landscape

PMR-D4537
The Philippines, Samar Island, Calbayog City: tranquil scene at sunset on the north-east coast.
Keywords: Samar Island, colourful, mood, peaceful, nature, landscape, reflections

PMR-D4536
The Philippines, Samar Island, Calbayog City: tranquil scene at sunset on the north-east coast.
Keywords: Samar Island, colourful, mood, peaceful, nature, landscape, reflections

PMR-D4494
England, Devon, Dartmoor Otter Sanctuary: North American river otters (Lontra canadensis).
Keywords: wild animals, mammals, carnivores, feeding

PMR-D4493
England, Devon, Dartmoor Otter Sanctuary: North American river otter (Lontra canadensis).
Keywords: wild animals, mammals, carnivores, feeding

PMR-D4203
Turkey, Mugia Province, Labranda: Although dating back to the Carians in the 7th century BC, most remaining buildings were erected by Persian satrap, Mausolos, in 4th century BC.
Retaining wall to the north of the Propylaeum.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, picturesque, Roman, Greek, architecture, Aegean, heritage, Hellenic, Labraunda

PMR-D4200
Turkey, Mugia Province, Labranda: Although dating back to the Carians in the 7th century BC, most remaining buildings were erected by Persian satrap, Mausolos, in 4th century BC.
Partly preserved building at the east end of the North Stoa.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, picturesque, Roman, Greek, architecture, Aegean, heritage, Hellenic, Labraunda

PMR-D2781
Cyprus, Khirokitia-Vouni (Choirokoitia) aceramic Neolithic site, a settlement dating from approximately 6800 BC, in process of ongoing excavation. The village comprises large numbers of circular dwellings built of stone, complemented with pisé and mudbrick
General view of the site and car park from the north-west..
Keywords: archeology, excavations, ruins, prehistoric, ancient, antiquity

PMR-D1096
Qatar, Doha: new developments on the north side of the bay, with green areas and palm trees.
Keywords: modern architecture, ultra-modern, luxurious, air conditioning, Arab state, Muslim, Islam, desert city, emirate, oil wealth, skyscrapers

PMR-D1090
Qatar, Doha: new developments on the north side of the bay.
Keywords: modern architecture, ultra-modern, luxurious, air conditioning, Arab state, Muslim, Islam, desert city, emirate, oil wealth, skyscrapers

PMR-D1089
Qatar, Doha: new developments on the north side of the bay.
Keywords: modern architecture, ultra-modern, luxurious, air conditioning, Arab state, Muslim, Islam, desert city, emirate, oil wealth, skyscrapers

PMR-D1088
Qatar, Doha: new developments on the north side of the bay.
Keywords: modern architecture, ultra-modern, luxurious, air conditioning, Arab state, Muslim, Islam, desert city, emirate, oil wealth, skyscrapers

PMR-D0977
Myanmar, Bagan: Upali Thein, on the North Plain of Bagan, is a mid-13th century ordination hall and houses some brightly painted frescoes.
Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples

PMR-D0976
Myanmar, Bagan: a pair of bearers with a gong, in the grounds of Alo-pyi Paya on the North Plain of Bagan.
Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples

PMR-D0853
Myanmar, Yangon: Kandawgyi Palace Hotel, reflected in Kandawgyi Lake, in the north of the city.
Keywords: Buddhist, Rangoon, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, temples

PMR-D0852
Myanmar, Yangon: Kandawgyi Palace Hotel, on Kandawgyi Lake, in the north of the city.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, capital city, metropolis, architecture, colourful, religious, Burma, Rangoon

PMR-D0776
Cyprus (North): Crown Anemones (Anemone coronaria) on the Karpas Peninsula.
Keywords: Mediterranean, flora, botanical, botany, wild flowers, picturesque, Aphrodite's birthplace, island

PMR-D0775
Cyprus (North): one of the "wild" donkeys living on the Karpas Peninsula in the north-east of the island.
Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, Aphrodite's birthplace, picturesque, historic, landscape

PMR-D0774
Cyprus (North): "wild" donkeys thrive on the Karpas Peninsula in the north-east of the island.
Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, Aphrodite's birthplace, picturesque, historic, landscape

PMR-D0773
Cyprus (North): Cape Apostolos Andreas and the Klidhes Islands at the tip of the Karpas Peninsula in the north east of the island.
Keywords: Mediterranean, landscape, historic, picturesque, Aphrodite's birthplace, holiday resort, island

PMR-D0772
Cyprus (North), Kantara: mediaeval Kantara Crusader Castle on its almost impregnable rock.
Keywords: Mediterranean, Byzantine, island, holiday resort, Aphrodite's birthplace, picturesque, historic, landscape, fortress defance, ruin

PMR-D0771
Cyprus (North), Kantara: buttress of mediaeval Kantara Crusader Castle.
Keywords: Mediterranean, Byzantine, island, holiday resort, Aphrodite's birthplace, picturesque, historic, landscape, fortress defance, ruin

PMR-D0770
Cyprus (North), Kantara: ruins of mediaeval Kantara Crusader Castle.
Keywords: Mediterranean, ruin, fortress defance, landscape, historic, picturesque, Aphrodite's birthplace, holiday resort, island, Byzantine

PMR-D0769
Cyprus (North), Kantara: Barbican and defence tower of mediaeval Kantara Crusader Castle.
Keywords: Mediterranean, Byzantine, island, holiday resort, Aphrodite's birthplace, picturesque, historic, landscape, fortress defance, ruin

PMR-D0768
Cyprus (North), Kantara: ruins of the Barbican of mediaeval Kantara Crusader Castle.
Keywords: Mediterranean, Byzantine, island, holiday resort, Aphrodite's birthplace, picturesque, historic, landscape, fortress defance, ruin

PMR-D0767
Cyprus (North), Kantara: Barbican and entrance gate of mediaeval Kantara Crusader Castle, with Kyrenia mountain range behind.
Keywords: Mediterranean, Byzantine, island, holiday resort, Aphrodite's birthplace, picturesque, historic, landscape, fortress defance, ruin

PMR-D0766
Cyprus (North), Bogaz: fishing boats in the harbour.
Keywords: Mediterranean, landscape, historic, picturesque, Aphrodite's birthplace, holiday resort, island

PMR344-02
Germany, North Rhine-Westphalia, Cologne: pink flamingoes in the zoological gardens.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, Köln, birds, waders

PMR344-01
Germany, North Rhine-Westphalia, Cologne: old warehouses on the banks of the River Rhine.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, mediaeval, medieval, heritage, gables, Köln

PMR343-12
Germany, North Rhine-Westphalia, Cologne: Old Town Hall, part 14th century Gothic, with portal from the Renaissance period.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, heritage, imposing, wattle and daub, gables, Köln

PMR343-11
Germany, North Rhine-Westphalia, Cologne: Renaissance portal of the Old Town Hall.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, mediaeval, medieval, heritage, gables, Köln

PMR343-10
Germany, North Rhine-Westphalia, Cologne: floodlit gabled houses and open air restaurants on the Frankenwerft, with Gross St. Martin and the ghostly towers of the cathedral in the background.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, mediaeval, medieval, heritage, Köln

PMR343-09
Germany, North Rhine-Westphalia, Cologne: evening on the Rhine quays, with floodlit gables, Gross St. Martin and cathedral. The brightly-lit restaurant ships are reflected in the waters of the Rhine.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, mediaeval, medieval, heritage, Köln, illuminated, night lights

PMR343-08
Germany, North Rhine-Westphalia, Cologne: evening on the Rhine quays, with floodlit gables, Gross St. Martin, TV-Tower and cathedral.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, mediaeval, medieval, heritage, Köln, illuminated, night lights

PMR343-07
Germany, North Rhine-Westphalia, Cologne: Gothic 15th century tower of the Old Town Hall seen from th Old Market Place (Alter Markt).
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, heritage, Köln, monument

PMR343-06
Germany, North Rhine-Westphalia, Cologne: facade of the Gothic south transept of the cathedral, with a forest of flying buttresses.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, mediaeval, medieval, heritage, imposing, Köln

PMR343-05
Germany, North Rhine-Westphalia, Cologne: tall, narrow, gabled, burgher houses (rebuilt after the war) overlooked by the apses of Gross St. Martin, on the Frankenwerft in the pedestrian zone. The open air restaurants come to life in the evenings.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, heritage, Köln

PMR343-04
Germany, North Rhine-Westphalia, Cologne: tall, narrow, gabled, burgher houses (rebuilt after the war) and modern fountain on the Frankenwerft in the pedestrian zone.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, heritage, Köln

PMR343-01
Germany, North Rhine-Westphalia, Cologne: Hahnentor, formerly the main entrance gate to the city from the west.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, mediaeval, medieval, heritage, Köln, castellations

PMR339-12
Switzerland, Bernese Oberland, Interlaken: north face of the Eiger (3970 metres) or "Eigerwand", with Jungfraujoch Railway Tunnel, from the Männlichen-Wengernalp path.
Keywords: picturesque, Alps, mountain range, snow-capped, alpine scenery, alpine meadows, mighty, awe-inspiring, challenge, majestic

PMR332-03
Sweden: boats on the lake adjoining a camping site, a few kilometres north of Ljungby.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, reflections, calm, peaceful, tranquil, birch wood, rural, countryside

PMR329-07
Finland, Turku (in Swedish: Abo): Finland's oldest town, and capital city until Helsinki took its place in 1812. Granite-faced office block on the north bank of the River Aurajoki, with returning fishing boat.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, imposing, watercraft, moorings

PMR322-11
USSR, Leningrad: north west facade of the Winter Palace, 250 metres long, overlooking the River Neva Designed mainly by Bartolomeo Rastrelli, it was the seat of the Tsars from the early 18th century.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, imposing, Baroque, Rococo, Hermitage, St. Petersburg

PMR315-02
Germany, Bavaria, Franconia, Eichstätt: Willibaldsburg (St. Willibald's Castle), built in 1353 - view of the Gemmingen Building with north tower.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, mediaeval, medieval, heritage, fortifications, defence

PMR314-05
Switzerland, Basel: main entrance of the Münster (cathedral), with carvings in the red sandstone and handsome wooden doors. Begun in the 12th century, the building is partly Romanesque and partly Gothic. The gravestone of Erasmus is to be seen in the north aisle.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, mediaeval, medieval, heritage, Christian, religion

PMR314-04
Switzerland, Basel: the famous Romanesque portal known as the St. Gall in the Münster (cathedral) Begun in the 12th century, the building is partly Romanesque and partly Gothic. The gravestone of Erasmus is to be seen in the north aisle.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, mediaeval, medieval, heritage, Christian, religion

PMR314-03
Switzerland, Basel: Münster (cathedral), south west facade. Begun in the 12th century, the building is partly Romanesque and partly Gothic. The gravestone of Erasmus is to be seen in the north aisle.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, mediaeval, medieval, heritage, Christian, religion

PMR313-02
Switzerland, Basel: tethered ferry boat arriving from the north bank of the River Rhine, with the city's fireboat, ever ready for action.
Keywords: metropolis, picturesque, culture, quayside, ferry crossing

PMR312-03
France, Alsace, Riquewihr, a well preserved mediaeval village on the edge of the Vosges: fountain by the north gate with view down the main street.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster, heritage, cobblestones

PMR311-09
France, Alsace, Riquewihr, a well preserved mediaeval village on the edge of the Vosges: view of the north gatetower, the Dolder, with cafe tables on the street.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster, heritage, cobblestones

PMR300-01
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Tegernsee: Early morning view of Lake Tegern from the north, with Mount Wallberg in the distance.
Keywords: Tegernsee, alpine scenery, mountains, Alps, nature, countryside, meadows, landscape, vista

PMR291-04
Turkey: Lombardy Poplars dwarfed by the mighty Taurus Mountains, a few kilometres north of Pozanti.
Keywords: rural, landscape, countryside, picturesque, unspoilt, vegetation, wooded, snowcapped, trees, scenic

PMR272-07
U.S.A., Florida: Playalinda Beach, north of Cape Canaveral.
Keywords: sand, sea, sunshine, sunbathing, bathing, surf, unfrequented

PMR249-01
Italy, Campania, Island of Ischia: view to the north-west from the summit of Mount Epomeo, with the town of Forio to the left, and Lacco Ameno to the right; Punta di Caruso at upper left.
Keywords: cliffs, picturesque, colourful, photogenic, steep hillside, landscape, panorama, woods

PMR235-04
Romania, Moldavia, Sucevita: the monastery church from the entry gate. Founded by the Movila Brothers and built in 1582-4, it was the last of the "painted monasteries" to be completed. The fresco "Ladder of the Virtues" on the north wall of the church, is one of the most highly regarded.
Keywords: frescoes, fortifications, defence, colourful, painted monastery, mediaeval, architecture, Orthodox, Christian, rustical, rural, landscape, picturesque

PMR227-10
Greece, Piraeus: mixed small craft in the smallest, Tourkolimano, basin, looking north.
Keywords: port , harbour, jetty, fishing boats, yachts, moorings, sailing boats, motor boats

PMR226-08
Greece, Athens: view of the Acropolis from the north-west with flowering shrubs and Judas tree in the foreground.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, Greek, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, architecture, classical, heritage, monument, capital city

PMR217-11
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Tegernsee: view of Lake Tegernsee, looking north towards Munich, with Rottach-Egern in the foreground and a hang glider in flight.
Keywords: alpine, outdoor life, trekking, hiking, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range, panorama

PMR217-10
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Tegernsee: hikers surveying Lake Tegernsee, looking north towards Munich.
Keywords: alpine, outdoor life, trekking, hiking, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range, panorama

PMR217-09
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Tegernsee: hiker surveying Lake Tegernsee, looking north towards Munich.
Keywords: alpine, outdoor life, trekking, hiking, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range, panorama

PMR209-11
Israel, Jerusalem: the Damascus Gate, the main entrance to the old city from the north-west.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, tradition, culture, capital city, religious centre, Christian, Jewish, Muslim, Orthodox, walled city, fortifications, defence, cosmopolitan, picturesque

PMR206-05
Israel, Jerusalem: Muslim graveyard outside the city wall on the north-east side, seen from the ramparts.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, tradition, culture, capital city, religious centre, Christian, Jewish, Muslim, Orthodox, walled city, fortifications, defence, cosmopolitan, picturesque

PMR203-05
Israel, Negev Desert: ruins of Avdat, a city founded in the third century BC by the Nabateans at a fork in the caravan route. North apse of the Byzantine Chapel of St. Theodore.
Keywords: desert, sandstone, geological, rock formations, barren, waterless, colourful, picturesque, archeology, historical

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

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-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-D2949
The Philippines: Biri Island, off the north-west coast of Samar, is a marine protected reserve. Some of the fantastically eroded rocks.
Keywords: Samar Island, sunshine, ecology, biotope, coral reef, marine life, marine animals, rock formations, erosion, fantastic, reservation

PMR-D3141
Thailand, Chonburi, Pattaya: view to the north-west, with Pattaya Bay, from Yensabai Condotel.
Keywords: holiday resort, Siam, seaside, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, sunshine, night life, beach

PMR-D3012
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Bayerischzell: view from the summit of Mount Wendelstein (1838 metres), looking north-east, with Mangfall mountains in the foreground.
Keywords: alpine, outdoor life, trekking, hiking, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range

PMR-D3011
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Bayerischzell: view from the summit of Mount Wendelstein (1838 metres), looking north towards Munich, with some of the antenna-aray.
Keywords: alpine, outdoor life, trekking, hiking, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range

PMR-D2968
The Philippines: Biri Island, off the north-west coast of Samar, is a marine protected reserve. Walkway for visitors through the mangroves.
Keywords: Samar Island, sunshine, ecology, biotope, coral reef, marine life, marine animals, rock formations, erosion, fantastic, reservation

PMR-D2967
The Philippines: Biri Island, off the north-west coast of Samar, is a marine protected reserve. One of the fantastically eroded rock formations: Mushroom Rock, reflected in a pool.
Keywords: Samar Island, sunshine, ecology, biotope, coral reef, marine life, marine animals, rock formations, erosion, fantastic, reservation

PMR-D2966
The Philippines: Biri Island, off the north-west coast of Samar, is a marine protected reserve. Marine eel or sea snake?
Keywords: Samar Island, sunshine, ecology, biotope, coral reef, marine life, marine animals, rock formations, erosion, fantastic, reservation

PMR-D2965
The Philippines: Biri Island, off the north-west coast of Samar, is a marine protected reserve. One of the fantastically eroded rock formations: Mushroom Rock.
Keywords: Samar Island, sunshine, ecology, biotope, coral reef, marine life, marine animals, rock formations, erosion, fantastic, reservation

PMR-D2964
The Philippines: Biri Island, off the north-west coast of Samar, is a marine protected reserve. Some of the fantastically eroded rock formations.
Keywords: Samar Island, sunshine, ecology, biotope, coral reef, marine life, marine animals, rock formations, erosion, fantastic, reservation

PMR-D2963
The Philippines: Biri Island, off the north-west coast of Samar, is a marine protected reserve. Some of the fantastically eroded rocks reflected in the colourful rock pools.
Keywords: Samar Island, sunshine, ecology, biotope, coral reef, marine life, marine animals, rock formations, erosion, fantastic, reservation

PMR-D2962
The Philippines: Biri Island, off the north-west coast of Samar, is a marine protected reserve. Some of the fantastically eroded rock formations.
Keywords: Samar Island, sunshine, ecology, biotope, coral reef, marine life, marine animals, rock formations, erosion, fantastic, reservation

PMR-D2961
The Philippines: Biri Island, off the north-west coast of Samar, is a marine protected reserve. Some of the fantastically eroded rock formations.
Keywords: Samar Island, sunshine, ecology, biotope, coral reef, marine life, marine animals, rock formations, erosion, fantastic, reservation

PMR-D2960
The Philippines: Biri Island, off the north-west coast of Samar, is a marine protected reserve. The mangrove swamps have been extensively replanted and are now protected.
Keywords: Samar Island, sunshine, ecology, biotope, coral reef, marine life, marine animals, rock formations, erosion, fantastic, reservation

PMR-D2959
The Philippines: Biri Island, off the north-west coast of Samar, is a marine protected reserve. Some of the fantastically eroded rock formations.
Keywords: Samar Island, sunshine, ecology, biotope, coral reef, marine life, marine animals, rock formations, erosion, fantastic, reservation

PMR-D2958
The Philippines: Biri Island, off the north-west coast of Samar, is a marine protected reserve. Some of the fantastically eroded rock formations.
Keywords: Samar Island, sunshine, ecology, biotope, coral reef, marine life, marine animals, rock formations, erosion, fantastic, reservation

PMR-D2957
The Philippines: Biri Island, off the north-west coast of Samar, is a marine protected reserve. Some of the fantastically eroded rocks with colourful rock pools.
Keywords: Samar Island, sunshine, ecology, biotope, coral reef, marine life, marine animals, rock formations, erosion, fantastic, reservation

PMR-D2956
The Philippines: Biri Island, off the north-west coast of Samar, is a marine protected reserve. Some of the fantastically eroded rock formations.
Keywords: Samar Island, sunshine, ecology, biotope, coral reef, marine life, marine animals, rock formations, erosion, fantastic, reservation

PMR-D2955
The Philippines: Biri Island, off the north-west coast of Samar, is a marine protected reserve. Some of the fantastically eroded rock formations.
Keywords: Samar Island, sunshine, ecology, biotope, coral reef, marine life, marine animals, rock formations, erosion, fantastic, reservation

PMR-D2954
The Philippines: Biri Island, off the north-west coast of Samar, is a marine protected reserve. Black-naped Tern (Sterna sumatrana).
Keywords: Samar Island, sunshine, ecology, biotope, coral reef, marine life, marine animals, rock formations, erosion, fantastic, reservation, ornithology, sea birds

PMR-D2953
The Philippines: Biri Island, off the north-west coast of Samar, is a marine protected reserve. Some of the fantastically eroded rocks with colourful rock pools.
Keywords: Samar Island, sunshine, ecology, biotope, coral reef, marine life, marine animals, rock formations, erosion, fantastic, reservation

PMR-D2952
The Philippines: Biri Island, off the north-west coast of Samar, is a marine protected reserve. Some of the fantastically eroded rocks with colourful rock pools.
Keywords: Samar Island, sunshine, ecology, biotope, coral reef, marine life, marine animals, rock formations, erosion, fantastic, reservation

PMR-D2951
The Philippines: Biri Island, off the north-west coast of Samar, is a marine protected reserve. Some of the fantastically eroded rocks with colourful rock pools.
Keywords: Samar Island, sunshine, ecology, biotope, coral reef, marine life, marine animals, rock formations, erosion, fantastic, reservation

PMR-D2950
The Philippines: Biri Island, off the north-west coast of Samar, is a marine protected reserve. Some of the fantastically eroded rocks.
Keywords: Samar Island, sunshine, ecology, biotope, coral reef, marine life, marine animals, rock formations, erosion, fantastic, reservation

PMR-D2948
The Philippines: Biri Island, off the north-west coast of Samar, is a marine protected reserve. Eroded caves in the cliffs provide welcome shade from the sun.
Keywords: Samar Island, sunshine, ecology, biotope, coral reef, marine life, marine animals, rock formations, erosion, fantastic, reservation

PMR-D2947
The Philippines: Biri Island, off the north-west coast of Samar, is a marine protected reserve. Fantastic patterns of erosion on the rocks.
Keywords: Samar Island, sunshine, ecology, biotope, coral reef, marine life, marine animals, rock formations, erosion, fantastic, reservation

PMR-D2946
The Philippines: Biri Island, off the north-west coast of Samar, is a marine protected reserve. Colourful coral.
Keywords: Samar Island, sunshine, ecology, biotope, coral reef, marine life, marine animals, rock formations, erosion, fantastic, reservation

PMR-D2945
The Philippines: Biri Island, off the north-west coast of Samar, is a marine protected reserve. Marine worm with tentacles.
Keywords: Samar Island, sunshine, ecology, biotope, coral reef, marine life, marine animals, rock formations, erosion, fantastic, reservation

PMR-D2944
The Philippines: Biri Island, off the north-west coast of Samar, is a marine protected reserve. Fantastically eroded cliffs on one of the islets.
Keywords: Samar Island, sunshine, ecology, biotope, coral reef, marine life, marine animals, rock formations, erosion, fantastic, reservation

PMR-D2943
The Philippines: Biri Island, off the north-west coast of Samar, is a marine protected reserve. In these shallow, warm waters a multitude of marine animals thrive.
Keywords: Samar Island, sunshine, ecology, biotope, coral reef, marine life, marine animals, rock formations, erosion, fantastic, reservation

PMR-D2942
The Philippines: Biri Island, off the north-west coast of Samar, is a marine protected reserve. In these shallow, warm waters a multitude of marine animals thrive.
Keywords: Samar Island, sunshine, ecology, biotope, coral reef, marine life, marine animals, rock formations, erosion, fantastic, reservation

PMR197-09
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Garmisch-Partenkirchen: view north from Kreuz Eck (1652 metres) with the town in the foreground, Wank cablecar opposite, and the Loisach Valley leading to Munich in the distance.
Keywords: alpine, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range, panorama, good visiblity

PMR197-04
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Raisting: one of the dish-antenna-receivers of radio/TV transmissions via Intelsat, at Raisting, on the north fringe of the Alps, surrounded by fields of maize. Built by Siemens and M.A.N.
Keywords: electrical, electronic, engineering, radio signals, space, satellite

PMR197-03
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Raisting: three of the dish-antenna-receivers of radio/TV transmissions via Intelsat, at Raisting, on the north fringe of the Alps. The oldest of the six antennae is covered by a radome, later no longer necessary. Built by Siemens and M.A.N.
Keywords: electrical, electronic, engineering, radio signals, space, satellite

PMR197-02
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Raisting: three of the dish-antenna-receivers of radio/TV transmissions via Intelsat, at Raisting, on the north fringe of the Alps. Built by Siemens and M.A.N.
Keywords: electrical, electronic, engineering, radio signals, space, satellite

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

PMR173-03
U.S.A., New York: the aircraft carrier "Intrepid", moored on the Hudson River, is now a naval museum. Among the aircraft displayed on deck are Grumman Albatross, North American Fury, Lockheed Neptune.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city, carrier-borne, aviation, fighter, amphibian

PMR173-02
U.S.A., New York: the aircraft carrier "Intrepid", moored on the Hudson River, is now a naval museum. Among the aircraft displayed on deck are Grumman Albatross, North American Fury, Lockheed Neptune.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city, carrier-borne, aviation, fighter, amphibian

PMR172-04
U.S.A., New York: evening view of Manhattan Island to the north-west from the top of the World Trade Center (1350 feet high, 110 storeys. Nearest is the Woolworth Building, completed in 1913 and the world's highest building until 1931.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city, panorama, bird's-eye view, skyscrapers, tower blocks, high-rise

PMR171-05
U.S.A., California, San Francisco: view to the north from Twin Peaks over the San Francisco Peninsula, with the green mound of Buena Vista Park in the centre, the end of Golden Gate Park on the left, and Alcatraz Island in San Francisco Bay.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city, panorama

PMR171-04
U.S.A., California, San Francisco: view to the north-east from Twin Peaks over the San Francisco Peninsula, across the bay to Oakland. Market Street divides the city into two grid systems of street planning.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city, panorama

PMR170-10
U.S.A., California, San Francisco: city skyline, seen from the north end of the Golden Gate Bridge.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city

PMR167-12
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

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

PMR163-05
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

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

PMR162-05
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

PMR162-01
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

PMR161-09
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

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

PMR156-11
U.S.A., California, Los Angeles: view of the coast to the north of Marineland, with a carpet of flowers in the foreground.
Keywords: coastal, coastline, landscape, cliffs, breakers, surf, flora, botany

PMR154-08
Germany, Upper Bavaria: view on a clear day from the top of the Zugspitze (2964 metres), looking north, with Garmisch-Partenkirchen, the Loisach Valley, Lake Ammer, Lake Starnberg and Munich in the far distance.
Keywords: alpine, outdoor life, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range, good visibility, distant view, clear

PMR-D2580
Iran, Teheran: the city has expanded rapidly in the north, right up to the foothills of the Alborz Mountains.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, metropolis, capital city, panorama

PMR-D2557
Iran, Teheran: view over the city from the hills in the north.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, metropolis, capital city

PMR-D2439
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 north-eastern half of Persepolis from Mount Mithra.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, bas-reliefs, historic, heritage, ruins, UNESCO, archeology

PMR-D2429
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.
Files of the "Immortal Guard" on the north wing of the eastern stairway to the Apadana.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, bas-reliefs, historic, heritage, ruins, UNESCO, archeology

PMR-D2371
Iran, Haft Tappeh: Choqa Zanbil Ziggurat, the best surviving example of Elamite architecture, part of the town of Dur Untash, founded by King Untash Gal in mid-13th century BC. Built of red brick, it was dedicated to Inshushinak, chief god of the Elamite pantheon. North-eastern stairway to the first terrace.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, archeology, ancient, antiquity, historic, heritage, UNESCO

PMR-D2370
Iran, Haft Tappeh: Choqa Zanbil Ziggurat, the best surviving example of Elamite architecture, part of the town of Dur Untash, founded by King Untash Gal in mid-13th century BC. Built of red brick, it was dedicated to Inshushinak, chief god of the Elamite pantheon. View from the north-east.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, archeology, ancient, antiquity, historic, heritage, UNESCO

PMR-D2369
Iran, Haft Tappeh: Choqa Zanbil Ziggurat, the best surviving example of Elamite architecture, part of the town of Dur Untash, founded by King Untash Gal in mid-13th century BC. Built of red brick, it was dedicated to Inshushinak, chief god of the Elamite pantheon. View from the north-east.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, archeology, ancient, antiquity, historic, heritage, UNESCO

PMR-D2333
Iran: cattle market near Orumiyeh in north-western Iran.
Keywords: goats, sheep, trading, livestock, buying-selling, shepherds

PMR-D2332
Iran: cattle market near Orumiyeh in north-western Iran.
Keywords: goats, sheep, trading, livestock, buying-selling, shepherds

PMR-D2331
Iran: cattle market near Orumiyeh in north-western Iran.
Keywords: goats, sheep, trading, livestock, buying-selling, shepherds

PMR-D2330
Iran: cattle market near Orumiyeh in north-western Iran.
Keywords: goats, sheep, trading, livestock, buying-selling, shepherds

PMR-D2329
Iran: cattle market near Orumiyeh in north-western Iran: a stall with colourful spices on display.
Keywords: goats, sheep, trading, livestock, buying-selling, shepherds

PMR-D2328
Iran: cattle market near Orumiyeh in north-western Iran.
Keywords: goats, sheep, trading, livestock, buying-selling, shepherds

PMR-D2327
Turkey, Anatolia: Güzelzu ruined fortress in north-eastern Anatolia.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, fortifications, castle, ruin

PMR-D2320
Turkey, Anatolia: nomads camping on the plains of north-east Anatolia with their herds of sheep.
Keywords: heritage, shepherd, flock, tent, landscape, plain, hills

PMR-D2319
Turkey, Anatolia: nomads camping on the plains of north-east Anatolia with their herds of sheep.
Keywords: heritage, shepherd, flock, tent, landscape, plain, hills

PMR012K-30
Cyprus (North), Kyrenia: Grey-leaved Cistus (Cistus parviflorus) in the Kyrenia Mountains.
Keywords: flowers, flora, botany, flowering plants

PMR-D2055
Scotland, Caithness, John o'Groats: the Stacks at Duncansby Head, the north-east tip of Scotland.
Keywords: Highlands, geological, geology, cliffs, pinnacles, rock formations, coast, rugged, settlement

PMR-D2054
Scotland, Caithness, John o'Groats: the Stacks at Duncansby Head, the north-east tip of Scotland.
Keywords: Highlands, geological, geology, cliffs, pinnacles, rock formations, coast, rugged, settlement

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-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-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-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-D1899
Somerset: fountain in the North Garden of Montacute House (NT).
Keywords: architecture, manor house, heritage, picturesque, culture, historic, landscape garden, park, ancestral home, estate, preservation, conservation

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

PMR146K-21
Thailand, Chonburi, Pattaya: North Pattaya and floating restaurants, with Bougainvillea flowers in the foreground.
Keywords: holiday resort, Siam, seaside, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, sunshine, night life, beach

PMR146K-14
Thailand, Chiang Mai: panorama view of the city from Doi Suthep Hill (1676 metres), 16 kilometres north-west of the city centre.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, architecture, colourful, religious

PMR690-12
Qatar, Doha: new high-rise buildings, Palm Towers, Tornado Tower, Al Bidda Tower, Qatar World Trade Centre, Burj Qatar and other unfinished developments, from the north end of La Corniche.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, air conditioning, luxurious, ultra-modern

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

PMR690-04
Thailand, Chonburi: hotels of North Pattaya, with Bougainvillea and Frangipani blossom in the foreground, from Buddha Hill lookout.
Keywords: holiday resort, Siam, seaside, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, sunshine, night life, beach

PMR688-06
Myanmar, Yangon: floating Shin Upagot Shrine on Kandawgi Lake in the north of the city.
Keywords: Buddhist, golden, Rangoon, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, temples

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

PMR484-04
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

PMR480-11
Canada, Alberta, Calgary: Heritage Park Historical Village - log cabin of the Royal North West Mounted Police next to a wooden house with a green and white ornate veranda, tyoical of the early 20th century.
Keywords: metropolis, nostalgia, history , modern city, oil town

PMR515-07
Italy, Campania, Island of Procida: view over Corricella to the north coast where the ferry boats arrive, from the Castello.
Keywords: picturesque, Flegrean Islands, coast, coastline, bay, fishing boats, fishing community, colourful, photogenic

PMR506-03
Cyprus (North), Zafer Burnu/Cape Apostólou Andhréa: a rocky bay with sheltered swimming near "land's end", the north-eastern tip of the island.
Keywords: bathing , Mediterranean, crystal clear water

PMR506-02
Cyprus (North), Zafer Burnu/Cape Apostólou Andhréa: "land's end", the north-eastern tip of the island, with the tiny Klidhes Islands in the distance.
Keywords: bathing , Mediterranean, crystal clear water, rocks, surf

PMR506-01
Cyprus (North), Salamis: tracing its origins back to the 12th century BC, Salamis was by far the most famous and important ancient city of Cyprus. It was settled early by people from Mycenae, as may be seen from the burial customs. Greeks, Romans and Byzantines came and went, leaving much of archeological interest. Around the 7th century AD the city was abandoned after a series of Arab attacks and the silting-up of the harbour. Here: view showing the extent of the Necropolis of Cellarka, where the common people of Salamis had their tombs.
Keywords: archeology, ancient civilisation, Greek ruins, Roman ruins, Myceneans, Mycenean ruins

PMR505-12
Cyprus (North), Salamis: tracing its origins back to the 12th century BC, Salamis was by far the most famous and important ancient city of Cyprus. It was settled early by people from Mycenae, as may be seen from the burial customs. Greeks, Romans and Byzantines came and went, leaving much of archeological interest. Around the 7th century AD the city was abandoned after a series of Arab attacks and the silting-up of the harbour. Here: packed close together, hewn out of the rock, dozens of tombs of the common people of Salamis comprise the Necropolis of Cellarka.
Keywords: archeology, Mycenean ruins, Myceneans, Roman ruins, Greek ruins, ancient civilisation

PMR505-11
Cyprus, (North), Salamis: tracing its origins back to the 12th century BC, Salamis was by far the most famous and important ancient city of Cyprus. It was settled early by people from Mycenae, as may be seen from the burial customs. Greeks, Romans and Byzantines came and went, leaving much of archeological interest. Around the 7th century AD the city was abandoned after a series of Arab attacks and the silting-up of the harbour. Here: one of about 150 "Royal Tombs" dating from the 8th and 7th centuries BC discovered in 1957. Note the well faced stonework. Behind, over-roofed, is the largest tomb, number 3, a tumulus.
Keywords: archeology, ancient civilisation, Greek ruins, Roman ruins, Myceneans, Mycenean ruins

PMR505-10
Cyprus (North), Salamis: tracing its origins back to the 12th century BC, Salamis was by far the most famous and important ancient city of Cyprus. It was settled early by people from Mycenae, as may be seen from the burial customs. Greeks, Romans and Byzantines came and went, leaving much of archeological interest. Around the 7th century AD the city was abandoned after a series of Arab attacks and the silting-up of the harbour. Here: one of about 150 "Royal Tombs" dating from the 8th and 7th centuries BC discovered in 1957. The glass frame covers the skeletons of ritually sacrificed horses.
Keywords: archeology, ancient civilisation, Greek ruins, Roman ruins, Myceneans, Mycenean ruins

PMR505-09
Cyprus (North), Salamis: tracing its origins back to the 12th century BC, Salamis was by far the most famous and important ancient city of Cyprus. It was settled early by people from Mycenae, as may be seen from the burial customs. Greeks, Romans and Byzantines came and went, leaving much of archeological interest. Around the 7th century AD the city was abandoned after a series of Arab attacks and the silting-up of the harbour. Here: the Monastery of Apóstolos Varnávas, dating back to the 5th century AD but rebuilt in 1756, the former goal of Orthodox pilgrims is now used as an archeological museum.
Keywords: archeology, ancient civilisation, church, belltower

PMR505-08
Cyprus (North), Girne/Kyrenia: view of part of the harbour with fishermen and the Kyrenia Mountains in the background.
Keywords: Girne, reflections, fishing boats

PMR505-07
Cyprus (North), Besparmak/Pendadháktylos: the "Five-Finger-Mountain" (740 metres), near Buffavento, in late afternoon sun.
Keywords: Besparmak, outcrop, rocky eminence

PMR505-06
Cyprus (North), Buffavento: View from Buffavento Castle of the plain to the south, from the 6-kilometre unpaved access road.
Keywords: countryside, panorama

PMR505-05
Cyprus (North): St. Hilarion Castle, "a picture-book castle for elf-kings" (Rose Macaulay). Named after a seventh-century hermit, the almost impregnable site has been a monastery, a fortress and a royal palace, occupied by Crusaders, Lusignans, Byzantines, Venetians and lastly used as a Turkish retreat from EOKA attacks in 1964. Here: view in the lower enceinte, with the belvedere of the middle ward nearest.
Keywords: rocky pinnacle, fortifications, ruined castle, commanding view, crag

PMR505-04
Cyprus (North): St. Hilarion Castle, "a picture-book castle for elf-kings" (Rose Macaulay). Named after a seventh-century hermit, the almost impregnable site has been a monastery, a fortress and a royal palace, occupied by Crusaders, Lusignans, Byzantines, Venetians and lastly used as a Turkish retreat from EOKA attacks in 1964. Here: wild flowers in the lower enceinte, looking towards the buildings of the middle ward.
Keywords: rocky pinnacle, crag, commanding view, ruined castle, fortifications

PMR505-03
Cyprus (North): St. Hilarion Castle, "a picture-book castle for elf-kings" (Rose Macaulay). Named after a seventh-century hermit, the almost impregnable site has been a monastery, a fortress and a royal palace, occupied by Crusaders, Lusignans, Byzantines, Venetians and lastly used as a Turkish retreat from EOKA attacks in 1964. Here: wild flowers in the lower enceinte, looking towards the barbican.
Keywords: rocky pinnacle, crag, commanding view, ruined castle, fortifications

PMR505-02
Cyprus (North): St. Hilarion Castle, "a picture-book castle for elf-kings" (Rose Macaulay). Named after a seventh-century hermit, the almost impregnable site has been a monastery, a fortress and a royal palace, occupied by Crusaders, Lusignans, Byzantines, Venetians and lastly used as a Turkish retreat from EOKA attacks in 1964. Here: the lower enceinte, showing the outer wall and barbican, the main entrance.
Keywords: rocky pinnacle, fortifications, ruined castle, commanding view, crag

PMR505-01
Cyprus (North); St. Hilarion Castle, "a picture-book castle for elf-kings" (Rose Macaulay). Named after a seventh-century hermit, the almost impregnable site has been a monastery, a fortress and a royal palace, occupied by Crusaders, Lusignans, Byzantines, Venetians and lastly used as a Turkish retreat from EOKA attacks in 1964. Here: part of the lower enceinte and corner watch tower, with Giant Fennel flower (Ferula communis).
Keywords: rocky pinnacle, crag, commanding view, ruined castle, fortifications

PMR504-12
Cyprus (North): St. Hilarion Castle, "a picture-book castle for elf-kings" (Rose Macaulay). Named after a seventh-century hermit, the almost impregnable site has been a monastery, a fortress and a royal palace, occupied by Crusaders, Lusignans, Byzantines, Venetians and lastly used as a Turkish retreat from EOKA attacks in 1964. Here: Prince John's Tower, from whence this monarch's bodyguard were forced to jump in 1373, for suspected treasonous intentions!
Keywords: rocky pinnacle, fortifications, ruined castle, commanding view, crag

PMR504-11
Cyprus (North): St. Hilarion Castle, "a picture-book castle for elf-kings" (Rose Macaulay). Named after a seventh-century hermit, the almost impregnable site has been a monastery, a fortress and a royal palace, occupied by Crusaders, Lusignans, Byzantines, Venetians and lastly used as a Turkish retreat from EOKA attacks in 1964. Here: the upper enceinte or courtyard may have been planted with useful herbs in Byzantine times.
Keywords: rocky pinnacle, fortifications, ruined castle, commanding view, crag

PMR504-10
Cyprus (North): St. Hilarion Castle, "a picture-book castle for elf-kings" (Rose Macaulay). Named after a seventh-century hermit, the almost impregnable site has been a monastery, a fortress and a royal palace, occupied by Crusaders, Lusignans, Byzantines, Venetians and lastly used as a Turkish retreat from EOKA attacks in 1964. Here: view of the village of Karmi through "the Queen's Window", where, it is said, the queen was wont to pass the time.
Keywords: rocky pinnacle, fortifications, ruined castle, commanding view, crag

PMR504-09
Cyprus (North): St. Hilarion Castle, "a picture-book castle for elf-kings" (Rose Macaulay). Named after a seventh-century hermit, the almost impregnable site has been a monastery, a fortress and a royal palace, occupied by Crusaders, Lusignans, Byzantines, Venetians and lastly used as a Turkish retreat from EOKA attacks in 1964. Here: view of the village of Karmi through a Gothic window frame in the former royal apartments.
Keywords: rocky pinnacle, crag, commanding view, ruined castle, fortifications

PMR504-08
Cyprus (North): St. Hilarion Castle, "a picture-book castle for elf-kings" (Rose Macaulay). Named after a seventh-century hermit, the almost impregnable site has been a monastery, a fortress and a royal palace, occupied by Crusaders, Lusignans, Byzantines, Venetians and lastly used as a Turkish retreat from EOKA attacks in 1964. Here: the remains of one of the west-facing rooms, built into the rock, with part of the coastal plain in the background.
Keywords: rocky pinnacle, fortifications, ruined castle, commanding view, crag

PMR504-07
Cyprus (North): St. Hilarion Castle, "a picture-book castle for elf-kings" (Rose Macaulay). Named after a seventh-century hermit, the almost impregnable site has been a monastery, a fortress and a royal palace, occupied by Crusaders, Lusignans, Byzantines, Venetians and lastly used as a Turkish retreat from EOKA attacks in 1964. Here: view to the north over a jumble of rocks.
Keywords: rocky pinnacle, fortifications, ruined castle, commanding view, crag

PMR504-06
Cyprus (North): St. Hilarion Castle, "a picture-book castle for elf-kings" (Rose Macaulay). Named after a seventh-century hermit, the almost impregnable site has been a monastery, a fortress and a royal palace, occupied by Crusaders, Lusignans, Byzantines, Venetians and lastly used as a Turkish retreat from EOKA attacks in 1964. Here: view to the west with the village of Karmi and the north coastal plain.
Keywords: rocky pinnacle, crag, commanding view, ruined castle, fortifications

PMR504-05
Cyprus (North): St. Hilarion Castle, "a picture-book castle for elf-kings" (Rose Macaulay). Named after a seventh-century hermit, the almost impregnable site has been a monastery, a fortress and a royal palace, occupied by Crusaders, Lusignans, Byzantines, Venetians and lastly used as a Turkish retreat from EOKA attacks in 1964. Here: view from the highest point, showing the approach road and Kyrenia Mountains. The level area was used by the Crusaders for jousting tournaments.
Keywords: rocky pinnacle, fortifications, ruined castle, commanding view, crag

PMR504-04
Cyprus (North): St. Hilarion Castle, "a picture-book castle for elf-kings" (Rose Macaulay). Named after a seventh-century hermit, the almost impregnable site has been a monastery, a fortress and a royal palace, occupied by Crusaders, Lusignans, Byzantines, Venetians and lastly used as a Turkish retreat from EOKA attacks in 1964. Here: view of Girne/Kyrenia, with a few blackened trees still visible from the great bush fire of 1995.
Keywords: rocky pinnacle, crag, commanding view, ruined castle, fortifications

PMR504-03
Cyprus (North): St. Hilarion Castle, "a picture-book castle for elf-kings" (Rose Macaulay). Named after a seventh-century hermit, the almost impregnable site has been a monastery, a fortress and a royal palace, occupied by Crusaders, Lusignans, Byzantines, Venetians and lastly used as a Turkish retreat from EOKA attacks in 1964. Here: view of Girne/Kyrenia and the north coastal plain.
Keywords: rocky pinnacle, fortifications, ruined castle, commanding view, crag

PMR504-02
Cyprus (North), Salamis: tracing its origins back to the 12th century BC, Salamis was by far the most famous and important ancient city of Cyprus. It was settled early by people from Mycenae, as may be seen from the burial customs. Greeks, Romans and Byzantines came and went, leaving much of archeological interest. Around the 7th century AD the city was abandoned after a series of Arab attacks and the silting-up of the harbour. Here: view of the palaestra of the Gymnasium from the top of the amphitheatre.
Keywords: archeology, Mycenean ruins, Myceneans, Roman ruins, Greek ruins, ancient civilisation

PMR504-01
Cyprus (North), Salamis: tracing its origins back to the 12th century BC, Salamis was by far the most famous and important ancient city of Cyprus. It was settled early by people from Mycenae, as may be seen from the burial customs. Greeks, Romans and Byzantines came and went, leaving much of archeological interest. Around the 7th century AD the city was abandoned after a series of Arab attacks and the silting-up of the harbour. Here: the Roman amphitheatre dating from the reign of Augustus and seating about 15,000 persons.
Keywords: archeology, ancient civilisation, Greek ruins, Roman ruins, Myceneans, Mycenean ruins

PMR503-12
Cyprus (North), Salamis: tracing its origins back to the 12th century BC, Salamis was by far the most famous and important ancient city of Cyprus. It was settled early by people from Mycenae, as may be seen from the burial customs. Greeks, Romans and Byzantines came and went, leaving much of archeological interest. Around the 7th century AD the city was abandoned after a series of Arab attacks and the silting-up of the harbour. Here: the remaining columns of the colonnaded palaestra in the Gymnasium.
Keywords: archeology, Mycenean ruins, Myceneans, Roman ruins, Greek ruins, ancient civilisation

PMR503-11
Cyprus (North), Salamis: tracing its origins back to the 12th century BC, Salamis was by far the most famous and important ancient city of Cyprus. It was settled early by people from Mycenae, as may be seen from the burial customs. Greeks, Romans and Byzantines came and went, leaving much of archeological interest. Around the 7th century AD the city was abandoned after a series of Arab attacks and the silting-up of the harbour. Here: headless statues surround one of the swimming pools in the Gymnasium, dating from the Roman period.
Keywords: archeology, Mycenean ruins, Myceneans, Roman ruins, Greek ruins, ancient civilisation

PMR503-10
Cyprus (North), Gazimagusa/Famagusta: memorial cemetery for victims of EOKA attacks in 1974, with the city wall and Canbulat Gate in the background.
Keywords: Gazimagusa, graves

PMR503-09
Cyprus (North), Gazimagusa/Famagusta: view of the harbour from the Canbulat Bastion.
Keywords: Gazimagusa, dry dock, ship repair

PMR503-08
Cyprus (North), Gazimagusa/Famagusta: carpet of colourful flowering succulents (Lampranthus roseus) on the city walls; view towards the Canbulet Bastion.
Keywords: Gazimagusa, botany, Mediterranean flora

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

PMR503-05
Cyprus (North), Gazimagusa/Famagusta: the ruined Gothic church of St Mary of Carmel stands in a military zone at present, and cannot be visited.
Keywords: Gazimagusa, architecture, ruins

PMR503-04
Cyprus (North), Gazimagusa/Famagusta: south wall of the city from the Rivettina Bastion, with the crumbling tower blocks of the Greek "ghost city" of Varosha in the distance (right).
Keywords: Gazimagusa

PMR503-02
Cyprus (North), Gazimagusa/Famagusta: during the successful siege of 1570-71 by the Ottoman army, it is estimated that over 100,000 cannonballs were fired at the city, and a few have survived!
Keywords: Gazimagusa, cannon

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

PMR502-12
Cyprus (North), Gazimagusa/Famagusta: the ruins of St. George of the Latins, one of the oldest churches in Famagusta, originally part of a fortified monastery.
Keywords: Gazimagusa, ruin, church

PMR502-11
Cy<prus (North), Gazimagusa/Famagusta: entrance to the Lusignan Citadel (Shakespeare's Othello's Tower?) with its well preserved lion of St. Mark, acquired after subsequent rebuilding by the Venetians.
Keywords: Gazimagusa, fortress, William Shakespeare, 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

PMR502-09
Cyprus (North), Girne/Kyrenia: modern fountain with dove motif in the centre of town.
Keywords: Girne, sculpture

PMR502-08
Cyprus (North), Girne/Kyrenia Castle, built by the Byzantines on a Roman site, and extended by the Lusignans and then the Venetians, the castle has never been taken by force due to its massive defences. View from the east with palm tree and Giant Fennel (Ferula communis) in the foreground.
Keywords: fortress, fort, fortified castle, crenellations, Girne

PMR502-07
Cyprus (North), Girne/Kyrenia Castle, built by the Byzantines on a Roman site, and extended by the Lusignans and then the Venetians, the castle has never been taken by force due to its massive defences. View from the east; the ancient harbour was to the left of the picture.
Keywords: fortress, fort, fortified castle, crenellations, Girne

PMR502-06
Cyprus (North), Girne/Kyrenia Castle, built by the Byzantines on a Roman site, and extended by the Lusignans and then the Venetians, the castle has never been taken by force due to its massive defences. View of the south-east bastion with the ancient harbour in the foreground.
Keywords: fortress, fort, fortified castle, crenellations, Girne

PMR502-03
Cyprus (North), Girne/Kyrenia: partial view of the harbour from the castle entrance, with Indian Bead Tree (Melia azedarach) to the right.
Keywords: Mediterranean flora, sailing boats, fishing boats, port

PMR502-02
Cyprus (North), Girne/Kyrenia Castle, built by the Byzantines on a Roman site, and extended by the Lusignans and then the Venetians, the castle has never been taken by force due to its massive defences. View of the interior with colourful Crown Marigolds (Chrysanthemum coronarium) and Corn Poppies (Papaver rhoeas) in the foreground.
Keywords: fortress, fort, fortified castle, crenellations, Girne, Mediterranean flora, spring flowers

PMR502-01
Cyprus (North), Girne/Kyrenia Castle, built by the Byzantines on a Roman site, and extended by the Lusignans and then the Venetians, the castle has never been taken by force due to its massive defences. View of the interior with palm tree in the foreground.
Keywords: fortress, fort, fortified castle, crenellations, Girne

PMR501-12
Cyprus (North), Girne/Kyrenia: harbour view from the castle walls with the chain tower in the centre, from which a chain could be stretched to close the entrance.
Keywords: Girne, fishing boats, sailing ships, port

PMR501-11
Cyprus (North), Girne/Kyrenia: harbour view from the castle walls with Mallow-leaved Bindweed (Convolvulus althaeoides) in the foreground.
Keywords: Girne, fishing boats, sailing ships, port, Mediterranean flora

PMR501-10
Cyprus (North), Girne/Kyrenia Castle, built by the Byzantines on a Roman site, and extended by the Lusignans and then the Venetians, the castle has never been taken by force due to its massive defences. View of the interior, with the chapel of St. George just visible below the flag.
Keywords: fortress, fort, fortified castle, crenellations

PMR501-09
Cyprus (North), Girne/Kyrenia Castle, built by the Byzantines on a Roman site, and extended by the Lusignans and then the Venetians, the castle has never been taken by force due to its massive defences. Here: roof of the Byzantine chapel of St. George, squeezed between the Byzantine bastion and the newer Venetian bastion of the castle.
Keywords: fortress, crenellations, fortified castle, fort

PMR501-08
Cyprus (North), Girne/Kyrenia: harbour view from the castle walls with the chain tower (from which a chain could be slung across the entrance to the harbour) and a traditional Turkish sailing vessel.
Keywords: Girne, Turkish sailing ship

PMR501-06
Cyprus (North), Girne/Kyrenia: view of the harbour and quayside from the castle walls, including the whole basin and the small boat moorings.
Keywords: Girne, quayside, fishing boats, sailing boats, port

PMR501-05
Cyprus (North), Girne/Kyrenia: harbour view with the chain tower (from which a chain could be slung across the harbour entrance), and restaurant tables in the foreground.
Keywords: Girne, port, sailing boats, fishing boats

PMR501-04
Cyprus (North), Girne/Kyrenia: harbour view with north-west bastion of the castle.
Keywords: Girne, port, sailing boats, fishing boats

PMR501-03
Cyprus (North), Girne/Kyrenia: ancient burial holes under a restaurant in the centre of the town.
Keywords: Girne, archeology, tombs

PMR501-02
Cyprus (North), Lefkosa/ North Nicosia: a typical Turkish house near the UNO "green line" dividing north and south Cyprus.
Keywords: Lefkosa, dwelling

PMR501-01
Cyprus (North), Lefkosa/ North Nicosia: Ottoman houses facing the barbed wire of the UN "green line", which separates the north and south sectors of Nicosia.
Keywords: Lefkosa, dwelling, Turkish houses

PMR500-12
Cyprus (North), Lefkosa/ North Nicosia: Kyrenia Gate, showing part of the adjoining city wall, broken through for the modern road.
Keywords: Lefkosa, fortifications, defences

PMR500-11
Cyprus (North), Lefkosa/ North Nicosia: Atatürk Meydani (Square) with the granite column brought from Salamis by the Venetians and formerly bearing the Venetian Lion.
Keywords: Lefkosa, street view, modern shops

PMR500-10
Cyprus (North), Lefkosa/ North Nicosia: street tea stall with tables and chairs, and an ex-colonial pillar box in unfamiliar colours.
Keywords: Lefkosa, drinking, passing time

PMR500-08
Cyprus (North), Lefkosa/ North Nicosia: Selimiye Mosque, formerly the Ayía Sofía Roman Catholic Cathedral, was built between 1209 and 1326, but never completed.
Keywords: Lefkosa, Muslim, Islam, minaret, Gothic architecture

PMR500-07
Cyprus (North), Lefkosa/ North Nicosia: Sultan Mahmut Library, seen through a flying buttress of the Ayía Sofía.
Keywords: Lefkosa, street scene, Gothic architecture

PMR500-06
Cyprus (North), Lefkosa/ North Nicosia: Büyük Han, the largest remaining caravansarai from Ottoman times (1572), is in the process of restoration.
Keywords: Lefkosa, architecture, colonnaded galleries

PMR500-05
Cyprus (North), Lefkosa/ North Nicosia: Büyük Hamam, formerly a 14th century church, is now the largest public baths.
Keywords: Lefkosa, Byzantine architecture, street scene

PMR500-04
Cyprus (North), Lefkosa/ North Nicosia: Atatürk Meydani (Square) with the granite column brought from Salamis by the Venetians and formerly bearing the Venetian Lion.
Keywords: Lefkosa, street view

PMR500-03
Cyprus (North), Lefkosa/ North Nicosia: Kyrenia Gate now stands isolated from the city walls in the middle of the road.
Keywords: Lefkosa, street scene, flower beds, historic

PMR500-02
Cyprus (North), Lefke/Lefka: this dam provides water for the irrigation of the fertile fruit-growing area around Lefka.
Keywords: Lefke, reservoir, water conservation

PMR500-01
Cyprus (North), Güzelyurt/Morfóu: Church of Ayios Mámas, where the purported tomb of Mámas formerly attracted many pilgrims and visitors. It now houses a collection of ikons.
Keywords: Güzelyurt, ikon museum, Byzantine architecture

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

PMR494-09
Island of Crete, Samaria Gorge: looking back (north) from the Sidheresportes (Iron Gates).
Keywords: picturesque, walkers, hiking, hike, canyon, stoney, stones , cliffs, geology, geological, rocky, rocks

PMR493-04
Island of Crete: Bali, a small resort on the north coast between Iraklion and Rethimnon, looking northwards along the coastline, towards Iraklion.
Keywords: picturesque, village, coastline, bay, landscape, scenic

PMR493-03
Island of Crete: Bali, a small resort on the north coast between Iraklion and Rethimnon.
Keywords: picturesque, coastline, bay, landscape, scenic

PMR491-05
Island of Santorini, Oia: a tiny, whitewashed church on the outskirts of Oia, overlooking the sea to the north-west.
Keywords: photogenic, Orthodox, hilltop site, picturesque

PMR490-01
Island of Santorini: view of the steep lip of the ex-volcano at the narrowest part of the island, looking north from Imerovigli.
Keywords: picturesque, geological, geology, shoreline, volcanic, cape, ridge

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

PMR488-03
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

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

PMR445-10
Poland, Ketrzyn: Hitler's "Wolfsschanze" ("Wolf's Redoubt") near the Russian border was to be his eastern HQ and consists of nearly 40 massive concrete bunkers which the Nazis attempted to blow up in the face of the Russian advance:
Hitler's personal bunker had six entrances on the north side; the concrete roof was 8.5 metres thick. On top was an ant-aircraft gun post.
Keywords: defence, assassination attempt, Graf von Stauffenberg, Eastern Front, WWII, fortifications

PMR437-07
Poland, Milicz: lake in the bird and wildlife reserve, 30 kilometres north of Wroclaw.
Keywords: picturesque, reeds, scenery, rural, countryside, reflections

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

PMR540-11
Croatia, Sveti Jurai: moored boats in the harbour with church tower visible through the trees, in late afternoon sunlight.
Keywords: North Adriatic, picturesque, quayside, pleasure craft

PMR540-10
Croatia, Island of Krk, Baska: beach and promenade of this popular bathing resort in the North Adriatic Sea.
Keywords: colourful, bathing, swimming, sun-bathing, relaxing, holidays, sand, beach umbrellas

PMR540-09
Croatia, Island of Krk: harbour and jetty of the town of Krk on the Island of Krk in the north Adriatic Sea.
Keywords: colourful, pleasure craft, moorings, quayside, church tower

PMR533-04
Iraq, Hatra: a great Arab city, founded in the 3rd century BC after the fall of the Assyrian empire in 612 BC and Babylon in 539 BC. The buildings combine elements of Hellenistic/Roman and Syrian architecture:
Temple of Marn and Northern Gate from the north-east.
Keywords: architecture, natural heritage, archeology, archeological, historical, desert, ruined city, Mesopotamia

PMR532-11
Iraq: Bashiqa, a village in the north where Christians and Yazidi have lived together peaceably for centuries (2001). Yazidi normally speak Kurdish, but in Bashiqa Arabic is the norm. Their religion is a combination of Mithraism, Shamanism, Christianity and Islam. They are forbidden to marry outside their religion.
Yazidi family outside their house in Bashiqa.
Keywords: Mesopotamia, dwelling, Islam, Muslim

PMR532-10
Iraq: Bashiqa, a village in the north where Christians and Yazidi have lived together peaceably for centuries (2001). Yazidi normally speak Kurdish, but in Bashiqa Arabic is the norm. Their religion is a combination of Mithraism, Shamanism, Christianity and Islam. They are forbidden to marry outside their religion.
A traditional, conical Yazidi grave monument.
Keywords: Mesopotamia, burial, graveyard, natural heritage, Islam, Muslim

PMR532-09
Iraq: Bashiqa, a village in the north where Christians and Yazidi have lived together peaceably for centuries (2001). Yazidi normally speak Kurdish, but in Bashiqa Arabic is the norm. Their religion is a combination of Mithraism, Shamanism, Christianity and Islam. They are forbidden to marry outside their religion.
View of the village from the hilltop graveyard.
Keywords: Mesopotamia, natural heritage, Islam, Muslim, panorama, dwellings

PMR531-06
Iraq, Kalhu/Kalach (now known as "Nimrud"): refounded in 13th century BC on ancient foundations by the Assyrians, it became the seat of the royal house after Ashur:
view of the ziggurat from the entrance to the north-west palace, with oblique view of the "Lamassu" guarding the door.
Keywords: architecture, Kalach, Kalhu, natural heritage, archeology, archeological, historical, desert, ruined city, Mesopotamia

PMR531-05
Iraq, Kalhu/Kalach (now known as "Nimrud"): refounded in 13th century BC on ancient foundations by the Assyrians, it became the seat of the royal house after Ashur:
one of a pair of remaining winged bulls with human heads ("Lamassu") guarding the entrance to the throne room of the north-west palace.
Keywords: architecture, Mesopotamia, ruined city, desert, historical, archeological, archeology, natural heritage, Kalhu, Kalach

PMR531-02
Iraq, Samarra: Ma'shouq Palace ("Lovers' Palace") stands about 10 kilometres north-west of the town on a plateau. It was built in the 9th century by Al-Mu'tadhid before he moved to Baghdad.
Keywords: architecture, Muslim, Islam, natural heritage, Mesopotamia, archeology, archeological

PMR529-06
Iraq, Babylon ("Bab El" = "Gate of the Gods"): probably dating from the third millennium BC, capital of southern Mesopotamia under Hammurabi (1792-1750 BC), later the greatest city of its day under Nebuchadnezzar II (604-562 BC):
the Processional Way, walls reconstructed, roadway original, looking north, out of the city.
Keywords: architecture, archeological, archeology, natural heritage, colourful, Islam, Muslim, Mesopotamia

PMR527-12
Iraq: Ur, the oldest known large city, founded perhaps 6000 years ago, the Sumerian capital in its heyday, the third millennium BC, and according to the Bible, birthplace of Abraham as "Ur of the Chaldees":
the approach stairway to the ziggurat from the north.
Keywords: architecture, natural heritage, archeology, archeological, historical, desert, ruined city, Mesopotamia

PMR527-11
Iraq: Ur, the oldest known large city, founded perhaps 6000 years ago, the Sumerian capital in its heyday, the third millennium BC, and according to the Bible, birthplace of Abraham as "Ur of the Chaldees":
the partially reconstructed ziggurat from the north-west.
Keywords: architecture, natural heritage, archeology, archeological, historical, desert, ruined city, Mesopotamia

PMR524-12
Germany, North Rhine-Westphalia, Eschweiler: clouds of steam, lit by the late afternoon sun, from the power station.
Keywords: lighting effect, industry, coolers, chimneys

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

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

PMR137K-03
Mongolia, Övörkhangai Aimag (Province), Kharkhorin, formerly Karakorum: Erdene Zuu Khiid (Monastery) is Mongolia's oldest monastery, founded in 1586 by Altai Khaan. It contained up to 100 temples within its walls as well as numerous gers. Perhaps 1000 monks were in residence at its peak. With the exception of three temples, the monastery was laid waste in the Stalinist purges of 1937, and the monks dispersed or killed. Since 1990 it has resumed its religious role.
This picture: souvenir stalls outside the north-west gate, with grazing goats.
Keywords: Mongol, Buddhism, Buddhist, sharmanism, religious monuments, Chinggis Khaan, Genghis Khan, steppe, Outer Mongolia

PMR136K-15
Mongolia, Arkhangai Aimag (Province): a group of nomadic herdsmen from Uvs Aimag (in the north-west), driving a herd of camels in the direction of Ulaanbaatar. Bactrian camels in the foreground.
Keywords: Mongol, sharmanism, religious monuments, Chinggis Khaan, Genghis Khan, steppe, Outer Mongolia

PMR136K-14
Mongolia, Arkhangai Aimag (Province): a group of nomadic herdsmen from Uvs Aimag (in the north-west), driving a herd of sheep and goats in the direction of Ulaanbaatar.
Keywords: Mongol, sharmanism, religious monuments, Chinggis Khaan, Genghis Khan, steppe, Outer Mongolia

PMR136K-13
Mongolia, Arkhangai Aimag (Province): a group of nomadic herdsmen from Uvs Aimag (in the north-west), driving a herd of sheep and goats in the direction of Ulaanbaatar. Here a herdsman shows his "uurga" or traditional wooden lasso.
Keywords: Mongol, sharmanism, religious monuments, Chinggis Khaan, Genghis Khan, steppe, Outer Mongolia

PMR136K-12
Mongolia, Arkhangai Aimag (Province): a group of nomadic herdsmen from Uvs Aimag (in the north-west), driving a herd of camels in the direction of Ulaanbaatar.
Keywords: Mongol, sharmanism, religious monuments, Chinggis Khaan, Genghis Khan, steppe, Outer Mongolia

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

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

PMR121K-23
Thailand, Pattaya: the beach at Central Pattaya, with Holiday Inn, hotels and condominiums in the north.
Keywords: holiday resort, Siam, seaside, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, sunshine, night life, beach

PMR121K-22
Thailand, Pattaya: beach umbrellas at Central Pattaya, with the hotels of North Pattaya in the distance.
Keywords: holiday resort, Siam, seaside, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, sunshine, night life, beach

PMR121K-12
Thailand, Pattaya: new multi-storey hotels and condominiums at the north end of Pattaya Bay.
Keywords: holiday resort, Siam, seaside, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, sunshine, night life, beach

PMR121K-11
Thailand, Pattaya: view north from Pattaya Park Beach Hotel Tower (240 metres high) over Pattaya Bay.
Keywords: holiday resort, beach, night life, sunshine, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, seaside, Siam

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-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

PMR116K-24
Jordan, Aqaba: the beach, looking north, with some of the new hotels in the background.
Keywords: Muslim, palm trees, bathing beach, Islam, mediaeval, coast, desert town, Gulf of Aqaba

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-01
USA, Oregon: Whaleshead Rocks on the Oregon coast, about seven miles north of Brookings.
Keywords: countryside, cliffs, beach, breakers, deserted shore, coastline, rugged coast

PMR112K-19
Canada, Vancouver BC: view from Vancouver Lookout (177 metres) atop Harbour Centre Tower - view of Burrard Inlet, Container Port, railway marshalling yard and North Vancouver.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, high-rise buildings, metropolis, panorama, cityscape, western seaboard, commerce, exports, imports, trade

PMR112K-14
Canada, Vancouver BC: Burrard Inlet with the city skyline from North Vancouver.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, high-rise buildings, metropolis, panorama, cityscape, western seaboard

PMR112K-13
Canada, Vancouver BC: SeaBus ferry arriving at North Vancouver with the city skyline in the background.
Keywords: modern architecture, western seaboard, ferryboat, cityscape, panorama, metropolis

PMR111K-14
USA, Seattle WA: view from the top of the Columbia Center (328 metres), the highest building in Washington State, with view north, showing 4th Avenue, downtown skyscrapers, the Space Needle and Puget Sound.
Keywords: panorama, metropolis, modern architecture, cityscape, high-rise buildings, architecture

PMR107K-30
Germany, Munich, Nymphenburg Palace: statuary surrounding the cascades (north side) in the palace gardens.
Keywords: spring, sculpture, pool, grounds, park

PMR107K-18
Peru, Lima, Miraflores: view to the north-west, of the Pacific Ocean, beach, pier and coast road, from the vegetation-covered cliff.
Keywords: coastal resort, bathing, swimming, beach, holiday resort

PMR106K-31
Peru, Cusco, Ollantaytambo: an Inca town (2792 metres a.s.l.) built by Pachacuti in the 15th century, which largely retains intact the original layout of roads and houses. Many houses are today occupied by descendants of the Incas.
A perfectly preserved Inca spring, with the water still running, to the north of Manyakari Square.
Keywords: High Andes, Cuzco, Qosqo, Inca architecture, Urubamba Valley, Ullantaytampu, Inca waterworks

PMR106K-30
Peru, Cusco, Ollantaytambo: an Inca town (2792 metres a.s.l.) built by Pachacuti in the 15th century, which largely retains intact the original layout of roads and houses. Many houses are today occupied by descendants of the Incas.

An Inca bath with the water supply still functioning, to the north of Manyakari Square.
Keywords: High Andes, Inca waterworks, Ullantaytampu, Urubamba Valley, Inca architecture, Qosqo, Cuzco

PMR105K-27
Peru: Cusco/Cuzco/Qosqo (3300 metres a.s.l.), was occupied by the Killke people, from about 900 to 1200 AD, after which it became the capital city of the Incas. Inca legend has it that the city was built by Chief Pachacuti. In 1533 the Spanish arrived and largely rebuilt the city. UNESCO declared it a World Heritage Site in 1983.

Plaza San Blas, the artists' quarter, north of the centre.
Keywords: High Andes, Cuzco, Qosqo, La Ciudad Imperial, The Imperial City, Historical Capital of Peru, colonial architecture, architecture

PMR100K-09
Argentina, Salta: Quebrada (valley) de las Conchas stretches for 80 kilometres north of Cafayate along the Rio Las Conchas. Some of the bizarre and colourful rock formations through which the river flows.
Keywords: landscape, geological formations, rock formations, coloured minerals, mineral deposits, Las Conchas River

PMR100K-08
Argentina, Salta: Quebrada (valley) de las Conchas stretches for 80 kilometres north of Cafayate along the Rio Las Conchas. Some of the bizarre and colourful rock formations through which the river flows.
Keywords: landscape, geological formations, rock formations, coloured minerals, mineral deposits, Las Conchas River

PMR100K-07
Argentina, Salta: Quebrada (valley) de las Conchas stretches for 80 kilometres north of Cafayate along the Rio Las Conchas. Some of the bizarre and colourful rock formations through which the river flows.
Keywords: landscape, geological formations, rock formations, coloured minerals, mineral deposits, Las Conchas River

PMR100K-06
Argentina, Salta: Quebrada (valley) de las Conchas stretches for 80 kilometres north of Cafayate along the Rio Las Conchas. Some of the bizarre and colourful rock formations through which the river flows.
Keywords: landscape, geological formations, rock formations, coloured minerals, mineral deposits, Las Conchas River

PMR100K-05
Argentina, Salta: Quebrada (valley) de las Conchas stretches for 80 kilometres north of Cafayate along the Rio Las Conchas. Some of the bizarre and colourful rock formations through which the river flows.
Keywords: landscape, Las Conchas River, mineral deposits, coloured minerals, rock formations, geological formations

PMR100K-04
Argentina, Salta: Quebrada (valley) de las Conchas stretches for 80 kilometres north of Cafayate along the Rio Las Conchas. Some of the bizarre and colourful rock formations through which the river flows.
Keywords: landscape, Las Conchas River, mineral deposits, coloured minerals, rock formations, geological formations

PMR100K-03
Argentina, Salta: Quebrada (valley) de las Conchas stretches for 80 kilometres north of Cafayate along the Rio Las Conchas. Some of the bizarre and colourful rock formations through which the river flows.
Keywords: landscape, geological formations, rock formations, coloured minerals, mineral deposits, Las Conchas River

PMR100K-02
Argentina, Salta: Quebrada (valley) de las Conchas stretches for 80 kilometres north of Cafayate along the Rio Las Conchas. The sandy valley floor and emerging bare, red rocks of the sierra.
Keywords: landscape, Las Conchas River, mineral deposits, coloured minerals, rock formations, geological formations

PMR100K-01
Argentina, Salta: Quebrada (valley) de las Conchas stretches for 80 kilometres north of Cafayate along the Rio Las Conchas. Clouds on the peaks of the sierra.
Keywords: landscape, Las Conchas River, mineral deposits, coloured minerals, rock formations, geological formations

PMR094K-27
Libya, Tripolitania: ruins of the ancient city of Sabratha, founded about 500 BC as a Phoenician trading post, later being Romanised after Carthage fell to the Romans in the Third Punic War in 146 BC. It reached its peak under the Emperor Septimius Severus in the 2nd and 3rd centuries AD, but was severely damaged in an earthquake in 365 AD. After the Arab conquest it lost all importance to Leptis Magna. Here: view of the restored theatre (second century AD) from the north, the largest theatre in Africa.
Keywords: Roman architecture, Punic architecture, Maghreb, archeology, archeological excavations

PMR094K-26
Libya, Tripolitania: ruins of the ancient city of Sabratha, founded about 500 BC as a Phoenician trading post, later being Romanised after Carthage fell to the Romans in the Third Punic War in 146 BC. It reached its peak under the Emperor Septimius Severus in the 2nd and 3rd centuries AD, but was severely damaged in an earthquake in 365 AD. After the Arab conquest it lost all importance to Leptis Magna. Here: view of the restored theatre (second century AD) from the north, the largest theatre in Africa.
Keywords: Roman architecture, Punic architecture, Maghreb, archeology, archeological excavations

PMR094K-14
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich, Nymphenburg Palace: the north wing contains the popular museum "Mensch und Natur" (Man and Nature). Here reflected in a canal with Canada Geese.
Keywords: ecological museum, architecture, parkland

PMR092K-27
Turkey, Gallipoli Peninsula, Eceabat: view north from the hotel roof, of the ferry terminal, harbour and town square.
Keywords: First World War, Dardanelles Campaign, ANZAC, 25th April 1915, Allied landings, Battlefields, Military Cemeteries, Military Graves, Memorials, WWI Battlefields, Atatürk, Mustafa Kemal

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

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-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-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-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

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

PMR084K-01
Cyprus (North), Nicosia: Büyük Han, an Ottoman caravanserai dating from 1572, the only one to have survived in Cyprus. It is now used as a market for local artisans to sell their wares. Here, the courtyard vaulting seen from the entrance.
Keywords: Lefkosia, galleries, arches, architecture, heritage, historic, albergo, inn, Turkish

PMR083K-36
Cyprus (North), Nicosia: Büyük Han, an Ottoman caravanserai dating from 1572, the only one to have survived in Cyprus. It is now used as a market for local artisans to sell their wares. Here, one of the upper galleries with the courtyard below, and a Bougainvillea in a pot.
Keywords: Lefkosia, galleries, arches, architecture, heritage, historic, albergo, inn, Turkish

PMR083K-35
Cyprus (North), Nicosia: Büyük Han, an Ottoman caravanserai dating from 1572, the only one to have survived in Cyprus. It is now used as a market for local artisans to sell their wares. Here, a corner of the courtyard with flowering plants in pots.
Keywords: Lefkosia, Turkish, inn, albergo, historic, heritage, architecture, arches, galleries

PMR083K-34
Cyprus (North), Nicosia: Büyük Han, an Ottoman caravanserai dating from 1572, the only one to have survived in Cyprus. It is now used as a market for local artisans to sell their wares. Here, one of the galleries with boutiques offering local handiwork.
Keywords: Lefkosia, Turkish, inn, albergo, historic, heritage, architecture, arches, galleries

PMR083K-33
Cyprus (North), Nicosia: Büyük Han, an Ottoman caravanserai dating from 1572, the only one to have survived in Cyprus. It is now used as a market for local artisans to sell their wares. Here, the courtyard with ablutions kiosk in the centre.
Keywords: Lefkosia, Turkish, inn, albergo, historic, heritage, architecture, arches, galleries

PMR082K-20
Cyprus, Káthikas: Walking track and sparse landscape in the hills north of Káthikas.
Keywords: landscape, nature, outdoors

PMR081K-01
Tunisia, Monastir: The mighty Ribat, built in 796 by Harthama Ben Ayan, is the oldest in North Africa.
Keywords: Islamic, castle, fortress, Maghreb, historic, heritage, Mohamed, Muslim, picturesque

PMR080K-02
Tunisia: Kairouan, the fourth holiest place in Islam, after Mecca, Medina and Jerusalem: Sidi Oqba Mosque, founded in 672, the oldest in North Africa and model for later mosques throughout the Maghreb. UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site. View of the columns and capitals in the portico, mostly borrowed from Roman buildings.
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Mohammedan, Maghreb, historic, heritage, picturesque

PMR080K-01
Tunisia: Kairouan, the fourth holiest place in Islam, after Mecca, Medina and Jerusalem: Sidi Oqba Mosque, founded in 672, the oldest in North Africa and model for later mosques throughout the Maghreb. UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site. View of the courtyard, portico and minaret.
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Mohammedan, Maghreb, historic, heritage, picturesque

PMR079K-36
Tunisia: Kairouan, the fourth holiest place in Islam, after Mecca, Medina and Jerusalem: Sidi Oqba Mosque, founded in 672, the oldest in North Africa and model for later mosques throughout the Maghreb. UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site. Here: doorway to the minaret, incorporating borrowed Roman stonework.
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Mohammedan, Maghreb, historic, heritage, picturesque

PMR057K-12
England, Devon, North Bovey: the village green and pump in winter sunshine.

PMR057K-11
England, Devon: Ring of Bells, a thatched public house in North Bovey, on Dartmoor.

PMR057K-10
England, Devon: Converted barn used for tourist accommodation in North Bovey on Dartmoor.

PMR052K-06
Spain, Galicia: The harbour at Corcubion, a few kilometres north-east of Cabo Finisterre.

PMR049K-11
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Falconry demonstration at Oberschleissheim: Harris' Hawk from North America with handler.

PMR045K-24
Panama City: Bridge of the Americas, 1654 metres long, was opened on 16th May 1962. It crosses the (Pacific) end of the Panama Canal, uniting North and South America.

PMR028K-32
Australia, Western Australia: Striking aerial view of the parallel "waves" of rock which break up the plain in the Kimberley, north Western Australia.
Keywords: geology, rock formations, outback, typical scenery, untouched nature

PMR028K-31
Australia, Western Australia: Aerial view of part of the Carr Boyd mountain ranges in north Western Australia.
Keywords: geology, rock formations, outback, typical scenery, untouched nature

PMR028K-29
Australia, Western Australia: Aerial view of the parallel "waves" of rock which break up the plain in the Kimberley, north Western Australia.
Keywords: geology, rock formations

PMR028K-28
Australia, Western Australia: Aerial view of the parallel "waves" of rock which break up the plain in the Kimberley, north Western Australia.
Keywords: geology, rock formations

PMR027K-33
Australia, Western Australia, Broome: Cable beach, which extends for about 22 kilometres further to the north.
Keywords: promenade, bathing, swimming, sea shore, empty beach

PMR027K-21
Australia, Western Australia: Crossing the Tropic of Capricorn, north of Carnarvon.
Keywords: latitude 66 degrees south, cartography

PMR026K-36
Australia, Wesatern Australia: The red, rocky coast north of Kalbarri.
Keywords: geology

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-08
Australia, Tasmania: Typical countryside in the green and fertile north-east of Tasmania, where eucalyptus woods cover large areas.

PMR025K-07
Australia, Tasmania: Typical countryside in the green and fertile north-east of Tasmania, not unlike parts of the British Isles.
Keywords: nature

PMR023K-09
Viet Nam: Cu Chi tunnels, 35 kilometres north west of Saigon, which were used to conceal Viet Cong movements from the eyes of U.S. Troops. The tunnel system extended for about 200 kilometres. Here, a pair of dummies showing typical attire and weapons of the guerillas.
Keywords: Vietnam

PMR023K-08
Viet Nam: Cu Chi tunnels, 35 kilometres north west of Saigon, which were used to conceal Viet Cong movements from the eyes of U.S. Troops. The tunnel system extended for about 200 kilometres. Here, a pair of dummies showing typical attire and weapons of the guerillas with posing tourist.
Keywords: Vietnam

PMR023K-07
Viet Nam: Cu Chi tunnels, 35 kilometres north west of Saigon, which were used to conceal Viet Cong movements from the eyes of U.S. Troops. The tunnel system extended for about 200 kilometres. Here, the planning and conference room of the guerillas on the surface, covered by a rattan roof.
Keywords: Vietnam

PMR023K-06
Viet Nam: Cu Chi tunnels, 35 kilometres north west of Saigon, which were used to conceal Viet Cong movements from the eyes of U.S. Troops. The tunnel system extended for about 200 kilometres. Here, the planning and conference room of the guerillas on the surface, covered by a rattan roof.
Keywords: Vietnam

PMR023K-05
Viet Nam: Cu Chi tunnels, 35 kilometres north west of Saigon, which were used to conceal Viet Cong movements from the eyes of U.S. Troops. The tunnel system extended for about 200 kilometres. Here, the entrance to one of the tunnels, which were usually 0.6 metres wide and 1.5 metres high, and not concreted like this example.
Keywords: Vietnam, guerillas

PMR023K-04
Viet Nam: Cu Chi tunnels, 35 kilometres north west of Saigon, which were used to conceal Viet Cong movements from the eyes of U.S. Troops. The tunnel system extended for about 200 kilometres. Here, a booby trap for U.S. soldiers, consisting of a pivoting trapdoor covered with dead leaves concealing a pit with sharpened bamboo stakes at the bottom.
Keywords: Vietnam, guerillas

PMR023K-03
Viet Nam, Cu Chi: Plan of the Cu Chi tunnels, 35 kilometres north west of Saigon, which were used to conceal Viet Cong movements from the eyes of U.S. Troops. The tunnel system extended for about 200 kilometres.
Keywords: Vietnam, guerillas

PMR017K-22
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: View of north Munich from the top of the Olympic Tower (TV Tower).

PMR016K-26
Iraq: Bashiqa, a village in the north of Iraq where Christians and Yazida live together peaceably (2001). Members of this Yazid family make visitors very welcome.
Keywords: Mesopotamia, family group

PMR016K-12
Iraq, Kalhu or Kalach (now known as "Nimrud"): refounded in the 13th century BC on ancient foundations by the Assyrians, became the seat of the royal house after Ashur. Wall decoration from an inner room of the north-west palace, possibly a divine being.
Keywords: archeology, excavations, Mesopotamia

PMR015K-20
Iraq: Ur, the oldest known large city, founded perhaps 6000 years ago, excavated by Sir Leonard Woolley between 1922 and 1934, was the Sumerian capital in its heyday, the third millennium BC, and according to the Bible, birthplace of Abraham as "Ur of the Chaldees": view of the ziggurat from the north-west.
Keywords: Mesopotamia, Bible, first civilisation, archeology, excavations

PMR012K-33
Cyprus )North), Kyrenia: Memorial to 15 victims of the crash of Talia Airways Boeing 727 on 27th February 1988 in the Kyrenia Mountains.

PMR012K-32
Cyprus (North), Kyrenia: Common Rockrose (Sunrose) (Helianthemum nummularium) in the Kyrenia Mountains.
Keywords: flowers, flowering plants, botany, flora

PMR012K-31
Cyprus (North), Kyrenia: Common Rockrose (Sunrose) (Helianthemum nummularium) in the Kyrenia Mountains.
Keywords: flowers, flora, botany, flowering plants

PMR012K-29
Cyprus (North), Kyrenia: Naples (White) Garlic (Allium neapolitanum) in the Kyrenia Mountains.
Keywords: flowers, flowering plants, botany, flora

PMR012K-28
Cyprus (North), Kyrenia: Everlasting (Helichrysum siculum) in the Kyrenia Mountains.
Keywords: flowers, flora, botany, flowering plants

PMR012K-27
Cyprus (North), Kyrenia: Sage-leaved Cistus (Cistus salvifolius) in the Kyrenia Mountains.
Keywords: flowers, flowering plants, botany, flora

PMR012K-25
Cyprus (North), Famagusta: Greek "ghost city" of Varosha, isolated behind barbed wire in the Turkish sector and patrolled by U.N. soldiers. The multi storey hotels are beginning to collapse through neglect. Situated on the outskirts of Famagusta = Gazimagusa.

PMR012K-24
Cyprus (North), Guzelyurt: Ancient fertility goddess wearing rows of bulls' testicles in the Archeological Museum at Güzelyurt = Morfou.
Keywords: fertility rites, pagan

PMR042K-26
Cyprus: Aerial view towards the north, with the Troödhos Mountains in the distance.

PMR037K-27
Namibia: Sightseeing flight from Swakopmund: wreck of the "Shawnee" (1985), north of Coception Bay, almost covered by dunes.
Keywords: sand, sandhills, sand dunes, wind-carved shapes, aerial view, desert

PMR032K-03
Germany, Baden Wurttemberg, Oberstdorf: Skiers on the Kanzelwand in the Kleinwalsertal Alps, with a view to the north of the mountains.
Keywords: snow scene, skiing, mountains, snow sport, outdoor exercise

PMR031K-16
Cyprus: Rocky cove on the Akamas Peninsula, on the north-west coast, with waves dashing against the rocks.
Keywords: surf, sea spray, pebble beach, rock formations

PMR031K-15
Cyprus: Rocky cove on the Akamas Peninsula, on the north-west coast.
Keywords: surf, sea spray, pebble beach, rock formations

PMR030K-34
USA, Illinois, Chicago: Shopping precinct below street level, with waterfall, on North Michigan Avenue.
Keywords: sightseeing, pedestrian areas, open air cafe

PMR030K-33
USA, Illinois, Chicago: North Michigan Avenue, the city's showplace.
Keywords: modern architecture, high-rise buildings, multi-storey buildings, skyscrapers, architecture, street scene, traffic

PMR030K-28
USA, Illinois, Chicago: View of Aon Building, with Prudential II and 360 North Michigan buildings from Monroe Harbor, with motor boat arriving in the foreground.
Keywords: water transport, modern architecture, high-rise buildings, multi-storey buildings, skyscrapers, architecture

PMR030K-20
USA, Hawaii, Oahu: Sunset beach on the north coast of Oahu, with palm trees and sunbathers in the foreground.
Keywords: bathing, swimming, sunbathing, silver sand

PMR030K-19
USA, Hawaii, Oahu: Sunset beach on the north coast of Oahu.
Keywords: bathing, swimming, sunbathing, silver sand

PMR076K-09
Germany, Franconia, Nuremberg: the Kaiserburg fortress goes back to the 12th century, but most of the present building dates from the 15th and 16th centuries. It dominates the town in the north.
Keywords: mediaeval, historic, heritage, fortifications

PMR073K-16
Spain, Lanzarote: view of part of the island of La Graciosa and the narrow strait, from the Mirador del Rio, built into the cliffs on the north coast of Lanzarote by César Manrique.
Keywords: Canary Islands, sunshine, holidays, leisure, volcanic

PMR073K-15
Spain, Lanzarote: View of the island of La Graciosa from the Mirador del Rio lookout built into the cliffs on the north coast of Lanzarote, with the Salinas del Rio saltpans visible far below.
Keywords: Canary Islands, panorama, volcanic, straits

PMR071K-25
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Garmisch-Partenkirchen: view from the summit of the Zugspitze (2962 metres), Germany's highest mountain. Here: the view north with Lake Eibsee and the Alpine foothills over the glacial plain leading to Munich.
Keywords: mountains, Wetterstein Mountains, mountain peaks, good visibility, panorama, alpine, Alps, nature

PMR071K-21
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Garmisch-Partenkirchen: View from the summit of the Zugspitze (2962 metres), Germany's highest mountain. Here: the Loisach Valley, leading north, with the peak of Mount Waxenstein in the foreground and Garmisch-Partenkirchen (partly hidden).
Keywords: mountains, Wetterstein Mountains, mountain peaks, good visibility, panorama, alpine, Alps, nature

PMR068K-17
Germany, Thuringia, Erfurt: St Boniface created the first bishopric in Erfurt in 742 AD, since when the city has been a centre of trade and commerce, being incorporated into the Hanseatic League in the 15th century. Known as the centre of German humanism, Martin Luther studied and preached here 1505-11. Here: one of the few bridges in Europe on which buildings still stand, the Krämerbrücke (Grocers' Bridge) (1325) over the River Gera, with the north frontages of the timber-frame houses.
Keywords: mediaeval city, German heritage, historic buildings, Lutherism, protestantism, mediaeval architecture, Thuringia

PMR067K-30
Germany, Nordrhein-Westphalen, Brühl: Schloss Augustusburg was built between 1725 and 1768 by J.K. Schlaun and Francois de Cuvilliés for the Elector Clement-Augustus, Archbishop of Cologne, who was a scion of the Bavarian Wittelsbach family. The palace contains a fine rococo staircase attributed to Balthasar Neumann. Here: the south facade from the lake, with French-style formal gardens.
Keywords: North Rhine- Westphalia, Nordrhein-Westfalen, German architecture, German heritage, country houses, palace gardens, parks, formal gardens, French style gardens

PMR067K-29
Germany, Nordrhein-Westphalen, Brühl: Schloss Augustusburg was built between 1725 and 1768 by J.K. Schlaun and Francois de Cuvilliés for the Elector Clement-Augustus, Archbishop of Cologne, who was a scion of the Bavarian Wittelsbach family. The palace contains a fine rococo staircase attributed to Balthasar Neumann. Here: the east facade and entrance to the courtyard.
Keywords: North Rhine- Westphalia, French style gardens, formal gardens, parks, palace gardens, country houses, German heritage, German architecture, Nordrhein-Westfalen

PMR058K-12
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Nymphenburg Palace, east front dating from 1664, with north and south wings from 1702, with swan and reflections in the pool. The summer palace of the Wittelsbach electors.

PMR058K-11
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Nymphenburg Palace, north wing, containing the museum "Mensch und Natur" (Man and Nature), with reflections in the canal. The summer palace of the Wittelsbach electors.

PMR058K-10
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Nymphenburg Palace, east front dating from 1664, with north and south wings from 1702. The summer palace of the Wittelsbach electors.

PMR429-10
Madeira, Ponta do Pargo: the coastline to the north of the lighthouse is even steeper than that to the south.
Keywords: island, semi-tropical, resort, lush, luxuriant, flowers, botany

PMR427-07
Madeira, Penha de Aguia (Eagle Rock): it is said that eagles used to nest on the sheer walls of this massif, standing, isolated, on the north coast.
Keywords: island, landscape, monolith, flowers, luxuriant, lush, resort, semi-tropical

PMR427-06
Madeira, Faial: nestling in the mouth of a valley on the north coast, the town is dominated by its modern church.
Keywords: island, cultivation, agriculture, flowers, luxuriant, lush, resort, semi-tropical

PMR426-03
Madeira, Sao Roque do Faial: view to the north, showing scenery typical of the north side of the island.
Keywords: island, hilly, hills, flowers, luxuriant, lush, resort, semi-tropical

PMR407-08
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Ismaning: the reservoir and fish ponds are a major bird sanctuary and RAMSAR site north of the Alps. View of a number of fish ponds from the tower, with the reservoir in the background.
Keywords: autumn colours, ecology, ornithology, ecological, ornithological

PMR407-07
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Ismaning: the reservoir and fish ponds are a major bird sanctuary and RAMSAR site north of the Alps. Berries on the Guelder Rose (Viburnum opulus).
Keywords: autumn colours, ecology, ornithology, ecological, ornithological

PMR407-06
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Ismaning: the reservoir and fish ponds are a major bird sanctuary and RAMSAR site north of the Alps. One of the largest fish ponds with autumn herbiage and reflections.
Keywords: autumn colours, ecology, ornithology, ecological, ornithological

PMR407-05
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Ismaning: the reservoir and fish ponds are a major bird sanctuary and RAMSAR site north of the Alps. Autumn hues on one of the fish-breeding ponds.
Keywords: autumn colours, ecology, ornithology, ecological, ornithological

PMR393-10
New Zealand, North Island, Wellington: the Urban Motorway, looking south, with part of the Early Settlers Memorial Park.
Keywords: antipodes, Maori, cityscape, picturesque, port, architecture

PMR393-08
New Zealand, North Island, New Plymouth: park and coast, with two of the "submerged volcano" islands on the horizon.
Keywords: antipodes, Maori, landscape, picturesque

PMR393-07
New Zealand, North Island, New Plymouth: historic Richmond Cottage from 1853, 12 years after the first Europeans arrived.
Keywords: antipodes, Maori, landscape, picturesque, architecture

PMR393-06
New Zealand, North Island: the strange, hilly countryside of the "King Country" near the west coast.
Keywords: antipodes, Maori, landscape, picturesque

PMR393-05
New Zealand, North Island, Whakapapa: Mount Ngauruhoe (2290 metres) from below the snow line, with palm trees.
Keywords: antipodes, snow, mountains, Maori, landscape, picturesque

PMR393-04
New Zealand, North Island, Whakapapa: view of Mount Ngauruhoe from Whakapapa after a recent snowfall.
Keywords: antipodes, snow, mountains, Maori, landscape, picturesque

PMR393-03
New Zealand, North Island, Whakapapa: Top o' the Bruce, with skiers contemplating the Centennial chairlift at this popular ski resort.
Keywords: antipodes, snow-sports, snow, skiers, mountains, Maori, landscape, picturesque

PMR393-02
New Zealand, North Island, Whakapapa: ski-lifts on Mount Ruapehu at this popular ski resort.
Keywords: antipodes, snow-sports, snow, skiers, mountains, Maori, landscape, picturesque

PMR393-01
New Zealand, North Island: snow-covered Mount Ruapehu (2797 metres).
Keywords: antipodes, mountains, Maori, landscape, picturesque

PMR392-12
New Zealand, North Island: Lake Rotoaira, with the twin snow-capped peaks of Mounts Tongariro (1968m.) and Ngauruhoe (2290m.).
Keywords: antipodes, mountains, Maori, landscape, picturesque

PMR392-11
New Zealand, North Island,Taupo: the Waikato River races over the Huka Falls on its way to Lake Taupo.
Keywords: antipodes, white water, Maori, landscape, picturesque

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

PMR392-07
New Zealand, North Island, Rotorua, Wairakei Thermal Valley: area of former thermal activity, now dormant due to neighbouring commercial exploitation of the geothermal sources.
Keywords: antipodes, hot springs, eruption, volcano, volcanic, fumerole, geyser, Maori, landscape, picturesque

PMR392-06
New Zealand, North Island: Lake Rotomahana, adjoining the thermal area, where boat trips leave for the bird sanctuary.
Keywords: antipodes, Maori, landscape, picturesque

PMR392-05
New Zealand, North Island, Rotorua, Waiotapu Thermal Area: "Frying Pan Lake", formed on 01.04.1917, is the world's largest hot spring, with a depth of 6 metres and an area of 38,000 sq. metres. The average temperature is 55 degrees C.
Keywords: antipodes, hot springs, eruption, volcano, volcanic, fumerole, geyser, Maori, landscape, picturesque

PMR392-04
New Zealand, North Island, Rotorua, Waiotapu Thermal Area: "Emerald Pool", in the crater of a dormant (?) volcano, contains large clumps of spaghnum moss which grow in the cold water. Before the eruption of 10.06.1886 this whole area was normal countryside - rolling scrub-covered hills.
Keywords: antipodes, hot springs, eruption, volcano, volcanic, fumerole, geyser, Maori, landscape, picturesque

PMR392-03
New Zealand, North Island, Rotorua, Waiotapu Thermal Area: "Suplhur Cave Crater", whose walls are coated with delicate sulphur crystals.
Keywords: antipodes, hot springs, eruption, volcano, volcanic, fumerole, geyser, Maori, landscape, picturesque

PMR392-02
New Zealand, North Island, Rotorua, Waiotapu Thermal Area: "Devil's Bath", a deep pool of hot water with a very high sulphur content.
Keywords: antipodes, hot springs, eruption, volcano, volcanic, fumerole, geyser, Maori, landscape, picturesque

PMR392-01
New Zealand, North Island, Rotorua, Waiotapu Thermal Area: "Champagne Pool": with red algae and build-up of white sinter round the edges of the pool.
Keywords: antipodes, picturesque, landscape, Maori, geyser, fumerole, volcanic, volcano, eruption, hot springs

PMR391-12
New Zealand, North Island, Rotorua, Waiotapu Thermal Area: "Champagne Pool", the largest in the area, being 60 metres in diameter and 60 metres deep. Water temperature is 74 degrees C. and the bubbles are carbon dioxide.
Keywords: antipodes, hot springs, eruption, volcano, volcanic, fumerole, geyser, Maori, landscape, picturesque

PMR391-11
New Zealand, North Island, Rotorua, Waiotapu Thermal Area: panoramic view of part of the thermal area, with the "Frying Pan Flat" in the foreground. On the leeft in the distance is Lake Whangi-o-terangi ("Colour of the sky").
Keywords: antipodes, hot springs, eruption, volcano, volcanic, fumerole, geyser, Maori, landscape, picturesque

PMR391-10
New Zealand, North Island, Rotorua, Waiotapu Thermal Area: Danger! In this area the surface crust is very thin and may collapse into a new fumerole at any moment.
Keywords: antipodes, hot springs, eruption, volcano, volcanic, fumerole, geyser, Maori, landscape, picturesque

PMR391-09
New Zealand, North Island, Rotorua, Waiotapu Thermal Area: Alum Cliffs reflected in the water, and bright yellow springs surface at the edge of the lake.
Keywords: antipodes, hot springs, eruption, volcano, volcanic, fumerole, geyser, Maori, landscape, picturesque

PMR391-08
New Zealand, North Island, Rotorua, Waiotapu Thermal Area: "Opal Pool", a sulphurous spring.
Keywords: antipodes, picturesque, landscape, Maori, geyser, fumerole, volcanic, volcano, eruption, hot springs

PMR391-07
New Zealand, North Island, Rotorua, Waiotapu Thermal Area: "Artist's Palette". Colours of every tint and hue are constantly changing in hot and cold pools and hissing fumeroles. View during a brief break in the clouds of steam.
Keywords: antipodes, hot springs, eruption, volcano, volcanic, fumerole, geyser, Maori, landscape, picturesque

PMR391-06
New Zealand, North Island, Rotorua, Waiotapu Thermal Area: "Artist's Palette". Colours of every tint and hue are constantly changing in hot and cold pools and hissing fumeroles.
Keywords: antipodes, hot springs, eruption, volcano, volcanic, fumerole, geyser, Maori, landscape, picturesque

PMR391-05
New Zealand, North Island, Rotorua, Waiotapu Thermal Area: Lady Knox Geyser erupts daily at 10.15 (provided the staff arrive punctually to drop soap into the vent!). A cone of white sinter has built up around the vent.
Keywords: antipodes, picturesque, landscape, Maori, geyser, fumerole, volcanic, volcano, eruption, hot springs

PMR391-04
New Zealand, North Island, Rotorua, Waiotapu Thermal Area: Lady Knox Geyser erupts daily at 10.15 (provided the staff arrive punctually to drop soap into the vent!).
Keywords: antipodes, hot springs, eruption, volcano, volcanic, fumerole, geyser, Maori, landscape, picturesque

PMR391-03
New Zealand, North Island, Rotorua: the spectacular tourist information centre in the town.
Keywords: antipodes, Maori, landscape, picturesque, architecture

PMR391-02
New Zealand, North Island: late afternoon view of Lake Rotoiti near Rotorua, with its gorse-covered hills. Gorse was introduced from Europe.
Keywords: antipodes, Maori, landscape, cityscape, picturesque, harbour, port, architecture

PMR391-01
New Zealand, North Island, Rotorua: newly painted, wrought-iron bandstand in Government Gardens, with Tudor Towers in the background.
Keywords: antipodes, architecture, picturesque, landscape, Maori

PMR390-11
New Zealand, North Island, Rotorua: a game of bowls in Government Gardens, with palm trees and swimming baths behind.
Keywords: antipodes, architecture, picturesque, landscape, Maori

PMR390-10
New Zealand: North Island, Rotorua: Government Gardens, dominated by the ostentatious Tudor Towers, built in 1907 as a bath-house, and now converted to a museum and restaurant. Flower beds, with croquet game in progress.
Keywords: antipodes, architecture, picturesque, landscape, Maori

PMR390-09
New Zealand, North Island, Waipoua Kauri Forest: "Tane Mahuta" ("Lord of the Forest"), the largest surviving Kauri tree, 56 metres high with a 14-metre-thick trunk, estimated to be 1,200 years old. Its volume of wood is about 245 cubic metres. The crown of Tane Mahutra is a veritable ecosystem on its own, full of epiphytes and home to numerous creatures.
Keywords: antipodes, picturesque, Maori, flora and fauna, biology, ecology, arboriculture

PMR390-08
New Zealand, North Island, Waipoua Kauri Forest: "Tane Mahuta" ("Lord of the Forest"), the largest surviving Kauri tree, 56 metres high with a 14-metre-thick trunk, estimated to be 1,200 years old. Its volume of wood is about 245 cubic metres. The crown of Tane Mahutra is a veritable ecosystem on its own, full of epiphytes and home to numerous creatures.
Keywords: antipodes, arboriculture, ecology, biology, flora and fauna, Maori, picturesque

PMR390-07
New Zealand, North Island, Waitangi, Bay of Islands: Haruru Falls on the Waitangi River.
Keywords: antipodes, picturesque, landscape, Maori

PMR390-06
New Zealand, North Island, Waitangi, Bay of Islands: mouth of the Waitangi River and Bay of Islands from Mount Bledisloe. Tree-ferns in the foreground.
Keywords: antipodes, picturesque, landscape, Maori

PMR390-05
New Zealand, North Island, Waitangi, Bay of Islands: flagstaff in the Treaty Grounds, on the site of the original flagstaff at the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840.
Keywords: antipodes, picturesque, landscape, Maori

PMR390-04
New Zealand, North Island, Waitangi, Bay of Islands: the Treaty House, formerly the Residency, where the historic and controversial Treaty ofWaitangi between the British and the Maori Chiefs was signed on 5th February 1840.
Keywords: antipodes, heritage, Maori, landscape, picturesque

PMR390-03
New Zealand, North Island, Waitangi, Bay of Islands: parkland belonging to the Historic Reserve, with the bay in the background.
Keywords: antipodes, Maori, landscape, picturesque

PMR390-02
New Zealand, North Island, Kerikeri: "Old Stone Store and Museum" (1833) built as a mission storehouse, with daffodils on the lawn.
Keywords: antipodes, architecture, picturesque, landscape, Maori

PMR390-01
New Zealand, North Island: typical farmer's homestead in a vale near Kaitaia.
Keywords: antipodes, Maori, landscape, picturesque

PMR389-12
New Zealand: the lighthouse on Cape Reinga, the northernmost tip of North Island. According to Maori legend, souls of the dead depart from here to their homeland, "Hawaiki".
Keywords: antipodes, coast, landscape, picturesque

PMR389-03
Australia, Sydney Harbour Bridge at night: view from the north west, with south pylon and all the lights of south Sydney.
Keywords: architecture, landmark, metropolis, city, harbour, antipodes, modern architecture

PMR389-02
Australia, Sydney Harbour Bridge at night: view from the north west, with north and south pylons and part of the lights of south Sydney.
Keywords: architecture, landmark, metropolis, city, harbour, antipodes, modern architecture

PMR388-09
Australia, Sydney Harbour Bridge at night: partial view from the south west, with the lights of North Sydney.
Keywords: architecture, landmark, metropolis, city, harbour, antipodes, modern architecture

PMR384-01
Australia, Queensland: deserted beach at Yorkey's Knob on the Marlin Coast, about ten kilometres north of Cairns.
Keywords: outback, wildlife, flora and fauna, wilderness, bush, nature, natural, geology, vegetation, savannah, ecology, biotope, tropical

PMR379-12
Australia, Northern Territory: "The Devil's Marbles", eroded granite formations about 400 kilometres north of Alice Springs. The two "boulders" are actually joined to the rock on which they rest.
Keywords: outback, wilderness, bush, nature, natural, geology, vegetation, savannah, ecology, biotope, tropical

PMR379-11
Australia, Northern Territory: "The Devil's Marbles", eroded granite formations about 400 kilometres north of Alice Springs.
Keywords: outback, wilderness, bush, nature, natural, geology, vegetation, savannah, ecology, biotope, tropical

PMR374-07
Australia, Sydney: Opera House and city skyline in late afternoon, from the north shore.
Keywords: architecture, harbour, antipodes, Oz, modern architecture

PMR373-06
Australia, Sydney: the north facade of St Mary's Cathedral.
Keywords: architecture, harbour, antipodes, Oz, modern architecture

PMR370-12
Singapore: staue of Sir Stamford Raffles on North Boat Quay, where he is supposed to have first stepped ashore, with godowns and high-rise buildings behind.
Keywords: historic, island, tropics, orient, picturesque, shopping-mecca, financial-centre, far east

PMR370-05
Singapore: staue of Sir Stamford Raffles on North Boat Quay, where he is supposed to have first stepped ashore.
Keywords: historic, far east, financial-centre, shopping-mecca, picturesque, orient, tropics, island

PMR565-7
Hawaii, Ka'a'awa: typical scenery on the north-east coast of Oahu, with palm tree in the foreground.
Keywords: tropical paradise, luxuriant vegetation

PMR565-11
U.S.A., Chicago: view from the top of Sears Tower (1450 feet = 442 metres high), "the world's tallest building from street level to rooftop", with the junction of the north and south arms of the Chicago River and North Western Railway Station.
Keywords: architecture, panorama, Lake Michigan, high rise buildings, tower blocks, skyscrapers, windy city

PMR558-4
Australia, Western Australia, Broome: Part of Cable Beach, which extends for about 22 kilometres further (to the north of Broome). Golden sand, turquoise sea, cloudless sky, palm trees - room for everyone!
Keywords: tropical, bathing, sunbathing

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

PMR552-04
Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur: View north from the Petronas Twin Towers, the highest building in the world at 452 metres when completed in 1998. The twin towers are joined by a glass bridge, the "Skybridge", at the 41st/42nd floors, which is open to the public. The architect was Cesar Pelli, an American.
Keywords: world's tallest building, business centres, stainless steel, architecture, office buildings, skyscrapers, world's highest building

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

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

PMR683-03
Greece, Island of Symi: view of Panormitis Monastery and the bay on the north side of the island, with departing yacht.
Keywords: Greek Isles, island hopping, Hellas, Helenic, Dodecanese, Ionian Islands, picturesque, colourful, yachts, Greek Orthodox Church

PMR683-01
Greece, Island of Symi: the quayside at Panormitis, on the north side of the island.
Keywords: Greek Isles, island hopping, Hellas, Helenic, Dodecanese, Ionian Islands, picturesque, colourful, yachts, Greek Orthodox Church

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

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

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

PMR633-12
Cyprus (North), Nicosia/Lefkosia: the Büyük Han, one of the earliest (1572) Ottoman public works after the conquest, was a mediaeval Turkish inn for merchant travellers. It has now been restored to house a number of boutiques where local artisans offer their wares.
Keywords: Lefkosia, Muslim, Islam, Ottoman architecture

PMR633-10
Cyprus: The flags of Turkey and the Turkish Republic of Cyprus fly together on a prominence on the tip of the Karpas Peninsula in the north east of the island.
Keywords: coast, bay, rocky, crystal waters

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

PMR631-09
Tunisia, Dougga: the old Roman city of Thugga, the best preserved in north Africa, probably built on the site of an existing Numidian city about 105 BC. A UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site. The Forum (Marketplace), laid out between 14 and 37 AD, was surrounded on three sides by a columned portico. In the foreground a commemorative tablet by the entrance.
Keywords: architecture, archeology, ruined city, historic, heritage, Maghreb

PMR631-08
Tunisia, Dougga: the old Roman city of Thugga, the best preserved in north Africa, probably built on the site of an existing Numidian city about 105 BC. A UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site. The well preserved Capitol, Temple of Jupiter, Juno and Minerva, built 166-7 AD. In the Tympanum is a relief showing an eagle raising the fugure of a man.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historic, ruined city

PMR631-07
Tunisia, Dougga: the old Roman city of Thugga, the best preserved in north Africa, probably built on the site of an existing Numidian city about 105 BC. A UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site. Here: a pair of Dolmen graves from pre-Roman times.
Keywords: architecture, historic, heritage

PMR631-06
Tunisia, Dougga: the old Roman city of Thugga, the best preserved in north Africa, probably built on the site of an existing Numidian city about 105 BC. A UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site. The sparse remains of a Minerva Temple, built between 138 and 161 AD. Beyond, the cultivated plains, with olive groves.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historic, ruined city

PMR631-05
Tunisia: Dougga: the old Roman city of Thugga, the best preserved in north Africa, probably built on the site of an existing Numidian city about 105 BC. A UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site. View of the Juno Caelestis Temple, founded between 222 and 235 AD by Julius Gabinius, and half surrounded by a crescent-shaped wall.
Keywords: architecture, ruined city, historic, heritage, Maghreb

PMR631-03
Tunisia, Monastir: the Ribat, dating from 796 AD, the oldest in north Africa. View from the watch tower, showing the central court, (into which the entire population would crowd in times of danger), the twin minarets of the Bourguiba Mausoleum, and the surrounding burial ground.
Keywords: Muslim, Mohamed, historic, heritage, Islam, architecture

PMR631-02
Tunisia, Monastir: view inside the Ribat, dating from 796 AD, the oldest in north Africa, with original watch tower. The turreted section is the oldest part of the Ribat (ca. 800 AD) and now houses a museum.
Keywords: Muslim, Mohamed, historic, heritage, Islam, architecture

PMR631-01
Tunisia, Monastir: the Ribat, dating from 796 AD, the oldest in north Africa. This side entrance with columns betrays the thickness of the walls.
Keywords: Muslim, Mohamed, historic, heritage, Islam, architecture

PMR630-02
Tunisia: Kairouan, the fourth holiest place in Islam, after Mecca, Medina and Jerusalem: courtyard and minaret of Sidi Oqba Mosque, dating from the eighth century, the oldest in north Africa, and model for later mosques throughout the Mahgreb. The minaret, 35 metres high, built in 724-8, the oldest part of the mosque, was formerly a watch tower. UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site.
Keywords: Muslim, Mohamed, historic, heritage, Islam, architecture, Maghreb

PMR630-01
Tunisia: Kairouan, the fourth holiest place in Islam, after Mecca, Medina and Jerusalem: courtyard and minaret of Sidi Oqba Mosque, dating from the eighth century, the oldest in north Africa, and model for later mosques throughout the Mahgreb. View through an arch. UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site.
Keywords: Muslim, Maghreb, architecture, Islam, heritage, historic, Mohamed

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

PMR628-04
Spain, Lanzarote, Canary Islands: black, volcanic larva studs the sandy beach on the north-east coast where the larva stream from the volcano Monte Corona ran directly into the sea.
Keywords: vocano, eruption, magma

PMR626-07
Spain, Lanzarote: Mirador del Rio: view of the island of La Graciosa with its tiny harbour of Caleta del Sebo, from the lookout built into the cliffs on the north coast by Cesar Manrique. The saltpans "Salinas del Rio" are visible at the foot of the cliff.
Keywords: volcanic landscape, straits, panoramic view, barren, volcano, Canary Islands

PMR624-06
Turkey, Lycia, Arykanda: The ancient city of Arykanda or Arykandos which may date back to the 20th century BC, disappeared from the map of the known world after the Graeco-Roman inhabitants left, until rediscovered by Charles Fellows in 1838. Since then many Graeco-Roman remains have come to light. Situated on the side of a steep, rocky hill, Arykanda was easy to defend, and required no extensive fortifications. Here: the "State Agora", with three arched doorways on the north side leading into the Odeon, the concert and meeting hall.
Keywords: Greek ruins, towns of antiquity, excavations, archeology, Lycians, Graeco-Roman architecture, Graeco-Roman ruins, Roman ruins

PMR620-05
Germany, North Rhine-Westphalia, Bruhl: Schloss Augustusburg was built between 1725 and 1768 by J.K. Schlaun and Francois de Cuvillies for the Elector Clement-Augustus, Archbishop of Cologne, who was a scion of the Bavarian Wittelsbach family. The palace contains a fine rococo staircase attributed to Balthasar Neumann. Here: in the extensive grounds stands this "Hunting Lodge", Schloss Falkenlust, built 1729-33.
Keywords: North Rhine- Westphalia, German architecture, German heritage, country houses, palace gardens, parks, formal gardens, French style gardens, UNESCO world heritage site

PMR620-04
Germany, North Rhine-Westphalia, Bruhl: Schloss Augustusburg was built between 1725 and 1768 by J.K. Schlaun and Francois de Cuvillies for the Elector Clement-Augustus, Archbishop of Cologne, who was a scion of the Bavarian Wittelsbach family. The palace contains a fine rococo staircase attributed to Balthasar Neumann. Here: a shady walk in the grounds of the palace, leading to the Hunting Lodge, "Schloss Falkenlust".
Keywords: North Rhine- Westphalia, German architecture, German heritage, country houses, palace gardens, parks, formal gardens, French style gardens, UNESCO world heritage site

PMR620-03
Germany, Thuringia, Bruhl: Schloss Augustusburg was built between 1725 and 1768 by J.K. Schlaun and Francois de Cuvillies for the Elector Clement-Augustus, Archbishop of Cologne, who was a scion of the Bavarian Wittelsbach family. The palace contains a fine rococo staircase attributed to Balthasar Neumann. Here: view of the south facade and gardens from the lake, with ornamental urn in the foreground.
Keywords: North Rhine- Westphalia, UNESCO world heritage site, French style gardens, formal gardens, parks, palace gardens, country houses, German heritage, German architecture

PMR620-02
Germany, North Rhine-Westphalia, Bruhl: Schloss Augustusburg was built between 1725 and 1768 by J.K. Schlaun and Francois de Cuvillies for the Elector Clement-Augustus, Archbishop of Cologne, who was a scion of the Bavarian Wittelsbach family. The palace contains a fine rococo staircase attributed to Balthasar Neumann. Here: south facade with the French-style formal gardens (parterre) in the foreground.
Keywords: North Rhine- Westphalia, German architecture, German heritage, country houses, palace gardens, parks, formal gardens, French style gardens, UNESCO world heritage site

PMR620-01
Germany, North Rhine-Westfalia, Bruhl: Schloss Augustusburg was built between 1725 and 1768 by J.K. Schlaun and Francois de Cuvillies for the Elector Clement-Augustus, Archbishop of Cologne, who was a scion of the Bavarian Wittelsbach family. The palace contains a fine rococo staircase attributed to Balthasar Neumann. Here: ornamental paved approach to the east facade of the palace, with the arms of the House of Wittelsbach over the entrance.
Keywords: North Rhine- Westphalia, German architecture, German heritage, country houses, palace gardens, parks, formal gardens, French style gardens, UNESCO world heritage site

PMR619-12
Germany, North Rhine-Wesphalia, Bruhl: Schloss Augustusburg was built between 1725 and 1768 by J.K. Schlaun and Francois de Cuvillies for the Elector Clement-Augustus, Archbishop of Cologne, who was a scion of the Bavarian Wittelsbach family. The palace contains a fine rococo staircase attributed to Balthasar Neumann. Here: east entrance to the palace and main gate.
Keywords: North Rhine- Westphalia, French style gardens, formal gardens, parks, palace gardens, country houses, German heritage, German architecture, UNESCO world heritage site

PMR619-07
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Berchtesgaden: In winter 2005/6 the Königssee at Berchtesgaden froze over, a very unusual circumstance, and people were able to walk the length of the lake to the well known chapel of St. Bartholomä. View from the chapel looking north, with numerous sightseers walking back to the jetty.
Keywords: winter, mountains, Alps, snow, frozen lake, ice

PMR614-09
Bulgaria, Dospat: Fishing in Lake Golyam Beglik in the Rodopi Mountains, north of Dospat.
Keywords: angling, woods, conifer forest, mountain lake, fisherman, angler

PMR613-04
Bulgaria, Shipka: View north from the Shipka Pass in the "Stara Planina" Balkan Mountains.
Keywords: panorama view, Bulgarian landscape, plains

PMR613-02
Bulgaria: Preobrashenski ("Transfiguration") Monastery sits high on the rim of the Yantra Valley, about 6 kilometres north of Veliko Tarnovo facing a convent on the opposite side. Main entrance.
Keywords: religious building, Orthodox monastery, monks, retreat

PMR613-01
Bulgaria: Preobrashenski ("Transfiguration") Monastery sits high on the rim of the Yantra Valley, about 6 kilometres north of Veliko Tarnovo facing a convent on the opposite side. Part of the living quarters.
Keywords: religious building, retreat, monks, Orthodox monastery

PMR612-04
Bulgaria: Veliko Tarnovo, situated on a rocky hill within a loop of the River Yantra, was the first capital of Bulgaria from 1187, after the foundation of the Second Bulgarian Empire (1185-1393) by the Assen Brothers, Peter and Ivan. The site was previously occupied by the Thracians and then the Romans before the Bulgarians came in the 12 th century. Here: the main north-south arterial road tunnels under the town.
Keywords: historical site, archeological site, Bulgarian heritage, fortifications, battlements, defence towers, ruined fortifications, archeological excavations

PMR603-10
Malta: Hagar Qim, a prehistoric temple from about 3000 BC formed from stone monoliths. Little is known of the builders.
Stone altars, with (behind) the highest monolith in the north eastern wall.
Keywords: architecture, prehistoric temple, ruin, copper age

PMR595-02
Mexico City: Arterial road north, Lazaro Cardenas, with Plaza Garibaldi in the distance, and Palacio de los Correos (Main Post Office) on the right in the foreground. View from the top of the Torre/Tower Latinoamericano.

PMR589-09
Mexico: Uxmal, the second largest Maya site, centre of the puuc area, flourished between VI and IX centuries AD. Part of the north building of the "Nunnery Quadrangle" - a complex arrangement of geometric elements.
Keywords: Maya

PMR584-04
Honduras, Tegucigalpa: Typical mountainous landscape in central Honduras, about 30 km. north-west of Tegucigalpa.

PMR567-03
Cyprus: Kouris Dam, north of the Akrotiri Peninsula.
Keywords: water preservation

PMR660-02
Canada, Vancouver BC: view from the Vancouver Lookout north-east, with downtown skyscrapers, Hastings Street and Stanley Park.
Keywords: modern architecture, cityscape, panorama, metropolis

PMR660-01
Canada, Vancouver BC: view from the Vancouver Lookout of downtown skyscrapers, Burrard Inlet and North Vancouver.
Keywords: modern architecture, cityscape, panorama, metropolis

PMR650-05
Libya, Tripolitania: ruins of the ancient city of Leptis Magna. The city was founded by Phoenician colonists about 1100 BC but became part of the Roman Empire when Carthage fell in the Third Punic War, in 146 BC. It became the largest and most prosperous city in Roman Africa. Now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The magnificent Arch of Septimius Severus built in 203 AD in the emperor's native town, is in a state of continual reconstruction. View from the north-west, looking along the Decumanus.
Keywords: Roman architecture, Punic architecture, Maghreb, archeology, archeological excavations, stone carving, artistic, historical city

PMR649-02
Libya, Tripolitania: ruins of the ancient city of Leptis Magna. The city was founded by Phoenician colonists about 1100 BC but became part of the Roman Empire when Carthage fell in the Third Punic War, in 146 BC. It became the largest and most prosperous city in Roman Africa. Now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Adjacent to the north-eastern side of the Forum stood the Basilica of Septimius Severus, 92 metres long by 40 metres wide, the nave lined by red granite columns, some of which are presently lying in the Forum. Carved limestone column in the apse showing a Bachanalian figure mounted on a lion, which is standing on a vase.
Keywords: Roman architecture, Punic architecture, Maghreb, archeology, archeological excavations, stone carving, artistic, historical city

PMR649-01
Libya, Tripolitania: ruins of the ancient city of Leptis Magna. The city was founded by Phoenician colonists about 1100 BC but became part of the Roman Empire when Carthage fell in the Third Punic War, in 146 BC. It became the largest and most prosperous city in Roman Africa. Now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Adjacent to the north-eastern side of the Forum stood the Basilica of Septimius Severus, 92 metres long by 40 metres wide, the nave lined by red granite columns, some of which are presently lying in the Forum. Carved limestone columns in the apse, with scenes ornamented with vines and bunches of grapes.
Keywords: Roman architecture, historical city, artistic, stone carving, archeological excavations, archeology, Maghreb, Punic architecture

PMR648-12
Libya, Tripolitania: ruins of the ancient city of Leptis Magna. The city was founded by Phoenician colonists about 1100 BC but became part of the Roman Empire when Carthage fell in the Third Punic War, in 146 BC. It became the largest and most prosperous city in Roman Africa. Now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Adjacent to the north-eastern side of the Forum stood the Basilica of Septimius Severus, 92 metres long by 40 metres wide, the nave lined by red granite columns, some of which are presently lying in the Forum.
Keywords: Roman architecture, historical city, artistic, stone carving, archeological excavations, archeology, Maghreb, Punic architecture

PMR648-02
Libya, Tripolitania: ruins of the ancient city of Leptis Magna. The city was founded by Phoenician colonists about 1100 BC but became part of the Roman Empire when Carthage fell in the Third Punic War, in 146 BC. It became the largest and most prosperous city in Roman Africa. Now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The magnificent Arch of Septimius Severus built in 203 AD in the emperor's native town, is in a state of continual reconstruction. The Arch of Antoninus Pius is visible in the distance to the north-west along the Decumanus.
Keywords: Roman architecture, Punic architecture, Maghreb, archeology, archeological excavations, stone carving, artistic, historical city

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