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PMR-D13334
Germany, Bavaria, Ebermannstadt: Market place with Gasthof zur Post and flower-bedeckt Swan Brewery and restaurant.
Keywords: architecture, culture, heritage, historic, mediaeval, picturesque, Wiesent Valley

PMR-D13329
Germany, Bavaria, Ebermannstadt: Market place and Hauptstrasse at the time of the summer festival.
Keywords: architecture, culture, heritage, historic, mediaeval, picturesque, Wiesent Valley

PMR-D13326
Germany, Bavaria, Ebermannstadt: Market place with Gasthof zur Post and timber-frame building, now occupied by a bakery.
Keywords: architecture, culture, heritage, historic, mediaeval, picturesque, Wiesent Valley

PMR-D12842
Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Bad Wimpfen: the town dates back to Celtic times, and was an important Roman and Staufer centre when the Stauferpfalz (citadel) was built in the 12th century. Timber-framed houses in the market place (Marktplatz). Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Bad Wimpfen: the town dates back to Celtic times, and was an important Roman and Staufer centre when the Stauferpfalz (citadel) was built in the 12th century. Timber-framed houses in the market place (Marktplatz).
Keywords: architecture, cobbles, culture, heritage, historic, mediaeval, picturesque, timber-frame, wattle and daub

PMR-D12832
Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Bad Wimpfen: the town dates back to Celtic times, and was an important Roman and Staufer centre when the Stauferpfalz (citadel) was built in the 12th century. View towards the market place, with the towers of the parish church behind.
Keywords: architecture, cobbles, culture, heritage, historic, mediaeval, picturesque, timber-frame, wattle and daub

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

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

PMR116-11
Germany, Baden-Wurttemberg, Constance on the Bodensee: Hotel Barbarossa, an inn since 1419, and the "Haus zum hohen Hafen", built about 1425. The frescoes illustrate the investiture of Friedrich of Zollern as Count of Brandenburg which took place in front of the house.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, Konstanz, Swabia, architecture, historic, heritage, mediaeval

PMR114-09
Italy, Lombardy, Milan: equestrian statue of Garibaldi in the Piazza del Duomo in front of the cathedral, a favourite resting place for tourists.
Keywords: architecture, historic, heritage, famous, Milano, stage, music, ballet

PMR097-09
Germany, Baden Wurttemberg, Meersburg: Upper Gate Tower from the market place, with decorated oriel of the Bear Hotel on the left, and timber-framed Lion Hotel on the right.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, Swabia, Bodensee, Lake Constance, historic, heritage, mediaeval, architecture

PMR097-06
Germany, Baden Wurttemberg, Meersburg: tables set up in the Market Place for the Meesrsburg Wine Festival, 8th-9th September 1979, with an old wine press in the background.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, Swabia, Bodensee, Lake Constance, historic, heritage, architecture

PMR087-08
Italy, Verona, Volargne: the River Adige flowing through a gorge in the southern Alps. A nesting place for crag martins (Ptyonoprogne rupestris).
Keywords: heritage, cliffs, nature, countryside, Hirundinae, alpine, mountains

PMR086-10
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Wittelsbacherplatz with the Palais Ludwig Ferdinand (F.X. Widmann 1822) behind, now the administrative headquarters of the Siemens Group. In the foreground is the equestrian statue of Maximilian I, Elector of Bavaria.
Keywords: München, architecture, historic, monument, bronze figure, square, place

PMR074-08
Yugoslavia, Croatia, Zadar: the market place
Keywords: vegetables, potatoes, beans, trade, trading

PMR-D11990
Greece, Island of Chalki: the cats of the island have their own feeding place, protected from the elements.
Keywords: cats' cafe, Dodecanese, feline, Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, pets

PMR-D11934
Greece, Island of Nisyros: pavement restaurant on a terrace in Mandraki.
Keywords: Dodecanese, eating places, Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque

PMR-D11914
Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Neubrandenburg: sculptured stone figures of a baker's wife, Mudder Schulten, demanding payment for bread from Adolph Friedrich IV von Mecklenburg-Strelitz on the market place, made famous in a book from Fritz Reuther. Sculpture by Wilhelm Jaeger.
Keywords: culture, Dörchläuchting, heritage, legend, literature, mediaeval, picturesque

PMR-D11899
Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Neubrandenburg: 80% of the town was destroyed during WWII and the centre was rebuilt under the administration of the GDR. The central market place with the high-rise Haus der Kultur und Bildung (HKB = House of Culture and Education). The town wall and gates survived the war.
Keywords: architecture, culture, heritage, paving, picturesque

PMR-D11859
Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Greifswald (Hansa Town): handsome facades, many with gables, on the busy market place,
Keywords: architecture, Baroque, colourful, culture, Gothic, Hanseatic League, heritage, mediaeval, picturesque

PMR-D11858
Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Greifswald (Hansa Town): the Gothic-Baroque gable of the Rathaus (Town Hall) overlooks the busy market place.
Keywords: architecture, colourful, culture, Hanseatic League, heritage, picturesque

PMR-D11850
Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Greifswald (Hansa Town): handsome facades, many with gables, on the market place.
Keywords: architecture, Baroque, colourful, culture, Gothic, Hanseatic League, heritage, mediaeval, picturesque

PMR-D11846
Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Greifswald (Hansa Town): handsome facades, many with gables, on the market place, with the tower of the Marienkirche (St. Mary's Church) in the background.
Keywords: architecture, Baroque, colourful, culture, Gothic, Hanseatic League, heritage, mediaeval, picturesque

PMR-D9929
Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel, Mosteiros: picnic place with a display of flowering hydrangeas.
Keywords: picturesque, park, botanical, landscaped, flora

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

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

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

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

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

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

PMR-D8905
Argentina, Puerto Punta Bandera: Spegazzini Glacier, on an arm of Lago Argentino, has an area of 134 sq.km. and its "snout" (pictured) where calving takes place, can be up to 130 metres high.
Keywords: South America, UNESCO, lake, Latin America, Andes, Patagonia, strange forms, bizarre shapes, colourful

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

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

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

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

PMR-D8235
Germany, Niedersachsen, Wolfenbüttel: monument to Duke Augustus the Younger in the Market Place (Stadtmarkt).
Keywords: picturesque, culture, architecture, heritage, historic, statue

PMR-D8233
Germany, Niedersachsen, Wolfenbüttel: timber-frame burgher houses in the Market Place (Stadtmarkt) with the Town Hall (Rathaus) on the right.
Keywords: picturesque, historic, heritage, architecture, culture

PMR-D8212
Sweden, Öland Island: built in 1844-5, the lighthouse "Lange Erik" is 32 metres high and stands on the northern tip of the island. In the foreground the broken coastline, a feeding place for migrating wading birds.
Keywords: Scandinavia, unspoilt, conservation, countryside, ecology, biotope, nature, beacon

PMR-D8181
Norway, Hordaland, Bergen: Founded in the 11th century, the city was the ancient capital of the country and flourished as a centre of trade. The Sailors' Monument in Torgallmenningen Place was conceived by sculptor Dyre Vaa and unveiled in 1950. The twelve statues commemorate Norwegian sailors since Viking times. In front, a "wine-bottle musician" is giving a recital.
Keywords: Scandinavia, picturesque, historic, heritage, mediaeval, Hanseatic, commerce, mercantile, architecture, panorama, port

PMR-D8118
Norway, Rogaland, Stavanger: statue of Alexander L. Kielland, Norwegian playwright, in the market place, with the harbour in the background.
Keywords: Scandinavia, literature, monument, historic, oil industry, port, picturesque

PMR-D7945
Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Tauberbischofsheim: ´historic house facades on the Market Place, with half- timbered Stern Apothek in the centre.
Keywords: picturesque, mediaeval, heritage, Tauber Valley, architecture, Romantische Strasse, Romantic Road, culture

PMR-D7943
Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Tauberbischofsheim: mediaeval timber-frame houses on the Market Place, with the Baroque church of St. Lioba at the far end.
Keywords: picturesque, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, Tauber Valley, heritage, mediaeval

PMR-D7942
Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Tauberbischofsheim: historic fountain in the Market Place, with the town hall, dating from 1865, at the far end.
Keywords: picturesque, mediaeval, heritage, Tauber Valley, architecture, Romantische Strasse, Romantic Road, culture

PMR-D7941
Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Tauberbischofsheim: historic fountain in the Market Place, with the town hall, dating from 1865, at the far end.
Keywords: picturesque, mediaeval, heritage, Tauber Valley, architecture, Romantische Strasse, Romantic Road, culture

PMR000-03
Morocco, Marakech: Place Jemaa el-Fnaa, the long-established and loudly bustling heart of Marakech, where snake charmers, fortune-tellers, water-sellers, story-tellers, street-traders and food stalls are always to be found. Water-sellers in their traditional colourful costumes, with a string of polished brass drinking vessels, nowadays limit their trade to posing for tourist cameras (1962 picture).
Keywords: Africa, historic, culture, Maghreb, Muslim, Islam, Marakesh, medina, square, picturesque

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

PMR-D7581
Morocco, Marakech: the floodlit minaret of the Koutoubia mosque at sunset, with the carriage stand in the Place Jemaa el-Fnaa in the foreground.
Keywords: Africa, colourful, culture, Maghreb, Muslim, Islam, Marakesh, shopping

PMR-D7580
Morocco, Marakech: Place Jemaa el-Fnaa, the long-established and loudly bustling heart of Marakech, where snake charmers, fortune-tellers, water-sellers, story-tellers, street-traders and food stalls are always to be found. The food stalls burst into life in the evening and are popular with tourists and locals alike for their traditional dishes.
Keywords: Africa, eating, meals, square, medina, Marakesh, Islam, Muslim, Maghreb, culture

PMR-D7579
Morocco, Marakech: Place Jemaa el-Fnaa, the long-established and loudly bustling heart of Marakech, where snake charmers, fortune-tellers, water-sellers, story-tellers, street-traders and food stalls are always to be found. The food stalls burst into life in the evening and are popular with tourists and locals alike for their traditional dishes.
Keywords: Africa, eating, meals, square, medina, Marakesh, Islam, Muslim, Maghreb, culture

PMR-D7578
Morocco, Marakech: Place Jemaa el-Fnaa, the long-established and loudly bustling heart of Marakech, where snake charmers, fortune-tellers, water-sellers, story-tellers, street-traders and food stalls are always to be found. The food stalls burst into life in the evening and are popular with tourists and locals alike for their traditional dishes.
Keywords: Africa, eating, meals, square, medina, Marakesh, Islam, Muslim, Maghreb, culture

PMR-D7577
Morocco, Marakech: one of many colourful horse-drawn carriages which serve the public around the Place Jemaa el-Fnaa.
Keywords: Africa, Marakesh, Islam, Muslim, Maghreb, culture, transport

PMR-D7576
Morocco, Marakech: one of many colourful horse-drawn carriages which serve the public around the Place Jemaa el-Fnaa.
Keywords: Africa, Marakesh, Islam, Muslim, Maghreb, culture, transport

PMR-D7575
Morocco, Marakech: Place Jemaa el-Fnaa, the long-established and loudly bustling heart of Marakech, where snake charmers, fortune-tellers, water-sellers, story-tellers, street-traders and food stalls are always to be found. Water-sellers in their traditional colourful costumes, with a string of polished brass drinking vessels, nowadays limit their trade to posing for tourist cameras.
Keywords: Africa, picturesque, square, medina, Marakesh, Islam, Muslim, Maghreb, culture

PMR-D7574
Morocco, Marakech: Place Jemaa el-Fnaa, the long-established and loudly bustling heart of Marakech, where snake charmers, fortune-tellers, water-sellers, story-tellers, street-traders and food stalls are always to be found. Water-sellers in their traditional colourful costumes, with a string of polished brass drinking vessels, nowadays limit their trade to posing for tourist cameras.
Keywords: Africa, picturesque, square, medina, Marakesh, Islam, Muslim, Maghreb, culture

PMR-D7573
Morocco, Marakech: Place Jemaa el-Fnaa, the long-established and loudly bustling heart of Marakech, where snake charmers, fortune-tellers, water-sellers, story-tellers, street-traders and food stalls are always to be found. A fresh-fruit stallholder displays his wares with traditional precision.
Keywords: Africa, square, medina, tradition, Marakesh, Islam, Muslim, Maghreb, culture

PMR-D7572
Morocco, Marakech: Place Jemaa el-Fnaa, the long-established and loudly bustling heart of Marakech, where snake charmers, fortune-tellers, water-sellers, story-tellers, street-traders and food stalls are always to be found.
Keywords: Africa, square, medina, tradition, Marakesh, Islam, Muslim, Maghreb, culture

PMR-D7571
Morocco, Marakech: Place Jemaa el-Fnaa, the long-established and loudly bustling heart of Marakech, where snake charmers, fortune-tellers, water-sellers, story-tellers, street-traders and food stalls are always to be found.
Keywords: Africa, square, medina, tradition, Marakesh, Islam, Muslim, Maghreb, culture

PMR-D7570
Morocco, Marakech: Place Jemaa el-Fnaa, the long-established and loudly bustling heart of Marakech, where snake charmers, fortune-tellers, water-sellers, story-tellers, street-traders and food stalls are always to be found.
Keywords: Africa, square, medina, tradition, Marakesh, Islam, Muslim, Maghreb, culture

PMR-D7569
Morocco, Marakech: one of many horse-drawn carriages which serve the public around the Place Jemaa el-Fnaa, with the colourful shrubs of the Koutoubia Gardens in the background.
Keywords: Africa, Marakesh, Islam, Muslim, Maghreb, transport

PMR-D7568
Morocco, Marakech: in-situ re-shoeing a horse of one of the many colourful horse-drawn carriages which serve the public around the Place Jemaa el-Fnaa.
Keywords: Africa, well-shod, horseshoe, transport, culture, Maghreb, Muslim, Islam, Marakesh

PMR-D7567
Morocco, Marakech: one of many colourful horse-drawn carriages which serve the public around the Place Jemaa el-Fnaa.
Keywords: Africa, transport, culture, Maghreb, Muslim, Islam, Marakesh

PMR-D7485
Morocco, Ouad Todhra (Todra Valley) between the High Atlas Mountains and the Jebel Saghro range, Here the river flows through the Todra Gorge, whose walls rise 300 metres, and which is only 10 metres wide in some places.
Keywords: Africa, shady, rocky, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb, nature

PMR-D7484
Morocco, Ouad Todhra (Todra Valley) between the High Atlas Mountains and the Jebel Saghro range, Here the river flows through the Todra Gorge, whose walls rise 300 metres, and which is only 10 metres wide in some places.
Keywords: Africa, nature, Maghreb, Islam, Muslim, rocky, shady

PMR-D7483
Morocco, Ouad Todhra (Todra Valley) between the High Atlas Mountains and the Jebel Saghro range, Here the river flows through the Todra Gorge, whose walls rise 300 metres, and which is only 10 metres wide in some places. The hotel on the far shore was destroyed by a rock fall some years ago but has been partially rebuilt.
Keywords: Africa, nature, Maghreb, Islam, Muslim, rocky, shady

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

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

PMR-D7375
Morocco: Chefchaouen: the ancient town, founded in 1471, lies on the edge of the Rif mountains. Traditionally, the houses and walls in the narrow, winding streets of the old town are blue-washed. In the centre of the medina is the bustling Place Outa el Hammam, where colourful street cafes are ready to serve thirsty visitors.
Keywords: Africa, colourful, picturesque, Maghreb

PMR-D7374
Morocco: Chefchaouen: the ancient town, founded in 1471, lies on the edge of the Rif mountains. Traditionally, the houses and walls in the narrow, winding streets of the old town are blue-washed. In the centre of the medina is the bustling Place Outa el Hammam, where colourful street cafes are ready to serve thirsty visitors.
Keywords: Africa, colourful, picturesque, Maghreb

PMR-D7373
Morocco: Chefchaouen: the ancient town, founded in 1471, lies on the edge of the Rif mountains. Traditionally, the houses and walls in the narrow, winding streets of the old town are blue-washed. In the centre of the medina is the bustling Place Outa el Hammam, where the entrance to the mosque has a double studded door with blue and white painted surround.
Keywords: Africa, Maghreb, picturesque, colourful

PMR-D7372
Morocco: Chefchaouen: the ancient town, founded in 1471, lies on the edge of the Rif mountains. Traditionally, the houses and walls in the narrow, winding streets of the old town are blue-washed. In the centre of the medina is the bustling Place Outa el Hammam, dominated by the surrounding mountains.
Keywords: Africa, Maghreb, picturesque, colourful

PMR-D7371
Morocco: Chefchaouen: the ancient town, founded in 1471, lies on the edge of the Rif mountains. Traditionally, the houses and walls in the narrow, winding streets of the old town are blue-washed. In the centre of the medina is the bustling Place Outa el Hammam, dominated by the surrounding mountains.
Keywords: Africa, Maghreb, picturesque, colourful

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

PMR-D6881
Germany, Saxony, Leipzig: annual meeting of French and German enthusiasts in memory of the Battle of the Nations against Napoleon in 1813. The ceremony takes place at the "Battle of the Nations Monument" (1913) (Völkerschlchtdenkmal) and participants wear authentic copies of the military uniforms of the time, complete with period weapons.
Keywords: costumes, traditional, parade, commemoration, reunion, memorial service, colourful, historic, autumn, officers

PMR-D6880
Germany, Saxony, Leipzig: annual meeting of French and German enthusiasts in memory of the Battle of the Nations against Napoleon in 1813. The ceremony takes place at the "Battle of the Nations Monument" (1913) (Völkerschlchtdenkmal) and participants wear authentic copies of the military uniforms of the time, complete with period weapons.
Keywords: costumes, traditional, parade, commemoration, reunion, memorial service, colourful, historic, autumn, officers

PMR-D6879
Germany, Saxony, Leipzig: annual meeting of French and German enthusiasts in memory of the Battle of the Nations against Napoleon in 1813. The ceremony takes place at the "Battle of the Nations Monument" (1913) (Völkerschlchtdenkmal) and participants wear authentic copies of the military uniforms of the time, complete with period weapons.
Keywords: costumes, traditional, parade, commemoration, reunion, memorial service, colourful, historic, autumn, officers

PMR-D6878
Germany, Saxony, Leipzig: annual meeting of French and German enthusiasts in memory of the Battle of the Nations against Napoleon in 1813. The ceremony takes place at the "Battle of the Nations Monument" (1913) (Völkerschlchtdenkmal) and participants wear authentic copies of the military uniforms of the time, complete with period weapons.
Keywords: costumes, traditional, parade, commemoration, reunion, memorial service, colourful, historic, autumn, officers

PMR-D6877
Germany, Saxony, Leipzig: annual meeting of French and German enthusiasts in memory of the Battle of the Nations against Napoleon in 1813. The ceremony takes place at the "Battle of the Nations Monument" (1913) (Völkerschlchtdenkmal) and participants wear authentic copies of the military uniforms of the time, complete with period weapons.
Keywords: costumes, traditional, parade, commemoration, reunion, memorial service, colourful, historic, autumn, officers

PMR-D6876
Germany, Saxony, Leipzig: annual meeting of French and German enthusiasts in memory of the Battle of the Nations against Napoleon in 1813. The ceremony takes place at the "Battle of the Nations Monument" (1913) (Völkerschlchtdenkmal) and participants wear authentic copies of the military uniforms of the time, complete with period weapons.
Keywords: costumes, traditional, parade, commemoration, reunion, memorial service, colourful, historic, autumn, officers

PMR-D6875
Germany, Saxony, Leipzig: annual meeting of French and German enthusiasts in memory of the Battle of the Nations against Napoleon in 1813. The ceremony takes place at the "Battle of the Nations Monument" (1913) (Völkerschlchtdenkmal) and participants wear authentic copies of the military uniforms of the time, complete with period weapons.
Keywords: costumes, traditional, parade, commemoration, reunion, memorial service, colourful, historic, autumn, officers

PMR-D6874
Germany, Saxony, Leipzig: annual meeting of French and German enthusiasts in memory of the Battle of the Nations against Napoleon in 1813. The ceremony takes place at the "Battle of the Nations Monument" (1913) (Völkerschlchtdenkmal) and participants wear authentic copies of the military uniforms of the time, complete with period weapons.
Keywords: costumes, traditional, parade, commemoration, reunion, memorial service, colourful, historic, autumn, officers

PMR-D6873
Germany, Saxony, Leipzig: annual meeting of French and German enthusiasts in memory of the Battle of the Nations against Napoleon in 1813. The ceremony takes place at the "Battle of the Nations Monument" (1913) (Völkerschlchtdenkmal) and participants wear authentic copies of the military uniforms of the time, complete with period weapons.
Keywords: costumes, traditional, parade, commemoration, reunion, memorial service, colourful, historic, autumn, officers

PMR-D6872
Germany, Saxony, Leipzig: annual meeting of French and German enthusiasts in memory of the Battle of the Nations against Napoleon in 1813. The ceremony takes place at the "Battle of the Nations Monument" (1913) (Völkerschlchtdenkmal) and participants wear authentic copies of the military uniforms of the time, complete with period weapons.
Keywords: costumes, traditional, parade, commemoration, reunion, memorial service, colourful, historic, autumn, officers

PMR-D6536
Ireland, Wicklow, Glendalough, a monastic settlement founded in the 5th century by Saint Kevin: the 11th-century Reefert Church was the traditional burial place of the chiefs of the O'Toole family and 7 graves have been discovered. A number of rough stone crosses stand nearby.
Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, gravestones, celtic cross, cemetery

PMR-D6535
Ireland, Wicklow, Glendalough, a monastic settlement founded in the 5th century by Saint Kevin: the 11th-century Reefert Church was the traditional burial place of the chiefs of the O'Toole family and 7 graves have been discovered.
Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, gravestones, celtic cross, cemetery

PMR-D6534
Ireland, Wicklow, Glendalough, a monastic settlement founded in the 5th century by Saint Kevin: the 11th-century Reefert Church was the traditional burial place of the chiefs of the O'Toole family and 7 graves have been discovered. A number of rough stone crosses stand nearby.
Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, gravestones, celtic cross, cemetery

PMR-D6418
Germany, Bavaria, Mittelfranken, Feuchtwangen: colourful coat of arms on the fountain in the market place.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6398
Germany, Bavaria, Mittelfranken, Dinkelsbühl: tower of St. George's Minster from the Market Place. The red building on the left is the Weinmarkt, where visiting royalty used to be accommodated.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6320
Germany, Bavaria, Mittelfranken, Dinkelsbühl: gabled houses on the Market Place, adjoining the Minster.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6319
Germany, Bavaria, Mittelfranken, Dinkelsbühl: a horse-drawn carriage taking visitors through the Market Place.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, cobblestones

PMR-D6313
Germany, Bavaria, Mittelfranken, Dinkelsbühl: Market Place and Lion Fountain with Wörnitz Tor, the eastern town gate, in the background.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, cobblestones

PMR-D6296
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Nördlingen: cafe tables in the Market Place, with the Rathaus (town hall), the oldest stone building in the town, in the background.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, geology

PMR-D6059
Oman, Sama Al Wasil Desert Camp: tented majlis (place of assembly) where meals are served.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, desert resort, accommodation, Bedouin

PMR-D6020
Oman: Tawi Attair Sinkhole, at 210 metres, one of the world's deepest, caused by the collapse of an underground cavern, provides nesting places for Pale Crag Martins and many other birds.
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, nature, countryside, geology, limestone

PMR-D5825
Oman, Nakhal: the river, just below the warm springs of Ain A'Thawwarah, is a popular place for local people to paddle and bathe.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, historic, picturesque, oasis, spa

PMR-D5268
Uzbekistan, Samarkand, Registan: turquoise single dome of Tilya-Kori madrasa, asymetrically placed, with part of the two-storey facade, richly decorated with polychrome tiling.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, UNESCO

PMR-D4985
People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Kashgar, the Uighur capital, centre of regional trade and culture for two millennia: the 18-metres-high statue of Mao Zedong, one of the few remaining in China., stands in People's Place.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, Uighur, oasis-city, ancient, heritage, historic, tradition, cosmopolitan, monument, Mao tse Tung, Communism

PMR-D4304
Thailand, Phuket Island, Phuket City: Sang Tham Shrine, originally named Sin Jia Geng, was founded by the Hokkien Chinese descendants of the Tan Luan Jae family in 1891 to provide them with a holy place to worship their ancestors. The architecture shows traditional Hokkien Chinese influence.
Keywords: temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful

PMR-D4303
Thailand, Phuket Island, Phuket City: Sang Tham Shrine, originally named Sin Jia Geng, was founded by the Hokkien Chinese descendants of the Tan Luan Jae family in 1891 to provide them with a holy place to worship their ancestors. The architecture shows traditional Hokkien Chinese influence.
Keywords: temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful

PMR-D4066
Germany, Bavaria, Bayreuth: maypole in the market place.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, culture, mediaeval, village, cobblestones

PMR-D0930
Myanmar, Mandalay, Mingun: Hsinbyume Paya in Mingun, built by King Bagyidaw in 1816 as a representation of the Sulamani Paya, which stands atop Mt. Meru. The seven whitewashed wavy terraces around the stupa, represent the seven mountain ranges around Mt. Meru.
Scafolding in place for repairs to the upper part.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, architecture, colourful, religious, Burma

PMR-D0928
Myanmar, Mandalay, Mingun: Hsinbyume Paya in Mingun, built by King Bagyidaw in 1816 as a representation of the Sulamani Paya, which stands atop Mt. Meru. The seven whitewashed wavy terraces around the stupa, represent the seven mountain ranges around Mt. Meru.
Scafolding in place for repairs to the upper part.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, architecture, colourful, religious, Burma

PMR-D0286
Germany, Berlin, Pergammon Museum: the original Ishtar Gate, the eighth gate to inner Babylon, built to the orders of King Nebuchadnezzar in about 575 BC. A copy stands in its place in present-day Iraq.
Keywords: archeological, archeology, King Nebuchadnezzar, Babylon, unique

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

PMR330-10
Sweden, Stockholm: Stortorget (market place), where the Danish King Christian II had 80 members of the Swedish aristocracy executed in 1520 and the whole square ran red; stock exchange building, and the tower of Storkyrkan (cathedral).
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, heritage, capital city, street scene, trade sign

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

PMR329-06
Finland, Turku (in Swedish: Abo): Finland's oldest town, and capital city until Helsinki took its place in 1812. The red-painted house is the Qwensel House, the oldest wooden building in the town, now home to a pharmacy museum.
Keywords: architecture, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, watercraft, moorings, boats

PMR329-05
Finland, Turku (in Swedish: Abo): Finland's oldest town, and capital city until Helsinki took its place in 1812. Turku Art Museum, built with local granite.
Keywords: architecture, culture, heritage, imposing

PMR329-04
Finland, Turku (in Swedish: Abo): Finland's oldest town, and capital city until Helsinki took its place in 1812. fruit and flower market in the Market Square, with the green dome of the Orthodox Church in the background.
Keywords: picturesque, culture, colourful, gladioli, tiger lilies

PMR329-03
Finland, Turku (in Swedish: Abo): Finland's oldest town, and capital city until Helsinki took its place in 1812. Turku Castle dates back to 1280, but has been expanded a number of times. View of the inner courtyard. It now houses the town's historical museum.
Keywords: architecture, culture, historic, mediaeval, medieval, heritage, red-brick, cobblestones

PMR329-02
Finland, Turku (in Swedish: Abo): Finland's oldest town, and capital city until Helsinki took its place in 1812. Camping site on Ruissalo Island.
Keywords: tenting, open air, outdoor life, rural, countryside

PMR329-01
Finland, Turku (in Swedish: Abo): Finland's oldest town, and capital city until Helsinki took its place in 1812. Viking Line Ferry leaving Turku for Stockholm, passing Ruissalo Island, with striking cloud formation, typical at this latitude.
Keywords: picturesque, skyscape, meteorology

PMR328-12
Finland, Turku (in Swedish: Abo): Finland's oldest town, and capital city until Helsinki took its place in 1812. View from the camping site on Ruissalo Island with striking cloud formation, typical at this latitude.
Keywords: picturesque, skyscape, meteorology

PMR328-11
Finland, Turku (in Swedish: Abo): Finland's oldest town, and capital city until Helsinki took its place in 1812. Beach near the camping site on Ruissalo Island with returning fishing boat in the distance and striking cloud formation.
Keywords: picturesque, skyscape, meteorology

PMR328-10
Finland, Turku (in Swedish: Abo): Finland's oldest town, and capital city until Helsinki took its place in 1812. "Suomen Joutsen", the "Swan of Finland", a three-masted steel frigate, formerly sailed under the German flag as the "Oldenburg" from 1922 to 1928.
Keywords: picturesque, historic, heritage, sailing boat, sailing ship, training ship, graceful, stately, veteran, vintage

PMR328-09
Finland, Turku (in Swedish: Abo): Finland's oldest town, and capital city until Helsinki took its place in 1812. Samppalinna windmill, adjacent to the summer theatre arena on a hill above the south bank.
Keywords: picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage

PMR328-07
Finland, Turku (in Swedish: Abo): Finland's oldest town, and capital city until Helsinki took its place in 1812. View of the moorings along the River Aurajoki, with the cathedral in the distance.
Keywords: picturesque, boats, watercraft, jetty

PMR328-06
Finland, Turku (in Swedish: Abo): Finland's oldest town, and capital city until Helsinki took its place in 1812. The town has grown up around the River Aurajoki. The modern theatre lies on the south bank.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, watercraft, boats, moorings, stage, drama, plays

PMR328-05
Finland, Turku (in Swedish: Abo): Finland's oldest town, and capital city until Helsinki took its place in 1812. Turku Castle dates back to 1280, but has been expanded a number of times. It now houses the town's historical museum.
Keywords: architecture, culture, historic, mediaeval, medieval, heritage, red-brick

PMR317-04
Poland, Cracow: Town Hall Tower, completed in 1383, stands alone in the market place, the town hall having been demolished in 1820.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, mediaeval, medieval, heritage

PMR316-05
Czechoslovakia, Brno: market place (25th June Square) with view along Radnicka Street, and the old town hall.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, mediaeval, medieval, heritage, Slovakia, Brünn, Moravia, street scene

PMR316-04
Czechoslovakia, Brno: market place (25th June Square) with the tower of the old town hall.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, mediaeval, medieval, heritage, Slovakia, Brünn, Moravia, street scene

PMR314-09
Germany, Bavaria, Franconia, Eichstätt: St. Willibald's Fountain in the Market Place.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, heritage, Renaissance

PMR313-10
Switzerland, Basel: Market Place, with some of the varied facades, and tower of the city hall.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, heritage

PMR305-12
Italy, Tuscany, San Gimignano, famous for its fortified, soaring "Towers of Nobility" built in the Middle Ages during the struggle between the Guelphs and the Ghibellines: popular resting place for tourists are the steps around the cistern in the Piazza della Cisterna.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, mediaeval, medieval, Gothic, Romanesque

PMR298-12
Germany, Hessen, Limburg an der Lahn: Market place and Böhmergasse with sandstone fountain representing a figure drinking wine from a barrel held above his head.
Keywords: architecture, culture, historic, heritage, picturesque, colourful, mediaeval, timber frame, half timbered, lathe and plaster, street scene, oriel

PMR286-02
Turkey, Didyma: the huge Temple of Apollo, measuring 120 metres long by 60 metres wide, was begun in the 3rd century BC, worked on for 300 years, but never completed. The Oracle of Didyma probably goes back as far as 1000 BC and rivalled that of Delphi in influence and was older. One of a number of heads of Medusa, which occupied places of honour on the entablature.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, picturesque, national heritage, Roman, Greek, architecture

PMR283-09
Turkey, Pergamon: Via Tecta, the 1-kilometre-long approach road to the Asklepieion, with the Acropolis on a hill in the background. The original, ancient, paving stones are still mostly in place.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, picturesque, national heritage

PMR265-03
U.S.A., Florida, Miami: Vizcaya, a villa in the 16th century Italian Renaissance style, built 1914-16 for millionaire James Deering. View of the walled Secret Garden, with grotto, intended as a private place for the family.
Keywords: historic, national heritage, architecture, culture, picturesque, residence

PMR262-10
Germany, Rhineland Palatinate: church and landing place on the River Mosel of the 1000-year-old wine-growing village of Kesten. Vine-covered slopes in the background.
Keywords: picturesque, Rheinland-Pfalz, wine-growing, grapes, vineyards, cultivation

PMR255-08
France, Alsace-Lorraine, Strasbourg: half-timbered houses in the Place du Corbeau and Quai des Bateliers.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR255-07
France, Alsace-Lorraine, Strasbourg: statue of Gutenberg (inventor of printing) in the Place Gutenberg, overlooked by the cathedral tower.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, monument, sculpture

PMR255-03
France, Alsace-Lorraine, Strasbourg: Place Benjamin Zix and the Tanners' Quarter.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR255-02
France, Alsace-Lorraine, Strasbourg: Place Kléber.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster, street scene

PMR254-10
France, Alsace-Lorraine, Strasbourg: Renaissance-style "Kammerzell House" with its magificent carved woodwork (1467-1589) in the Cathedral Place.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR239-09
Germany, Bremen: view of the Market Place and Gothic Rathaus (Town Hall) from the corner of the Cathedral of St. Petri.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval

PMR239-07
Germany, Bremen: the 30-foot-high statue of Roland with Gothic canopy, dating from 1400, which dominates the old Market Place.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, monument

PMR231-11
Greece, Olympia: the original Olympic Stadium, where the first games were held, in (or before) 776 BC. Only the Hellanodikai, or judges, had seats, on the podium centre right. 30-40,000 spectators found places on the grass. The track is 600 (Greek) feet long.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, Greek, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, architecture, classical, heritage, monument, Olympic Games

PMR224-06
Greece, Delphi: the Stadium, where the Delphi Games took place. 177.55 metres long, accommodating 7000 spectators, with 17 or 18 running tracks. View of the seating, starting line, and remains of the Roman Triumphal Arch.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, Greek, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, sport, athletics, competition

PMR224-05
Greece, Delphi: the Stadium, where the Delphi Games took place. 177.55 metres long, accommodating 7000 spectators, with 17 or 18 running tracks.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, Greek, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, sport, athletics, competition

PMR212-03
Czechoslovakia, Prague: Powder Tower, dating from 1475, once one of the city's principal gates, now badly in need of cleaning, stands at the entrance to the Place of the Republic.
Keywords: historic, national heritage, metropolis, architecture, capital city, culture, picturesque, tram, UNESCO

PMR211-05
Israel, Akko: caravanserai Khan al-Umdan with watering place for camels in the centre of the courtyard. The clocktower (sans clock!) was added in 1906.
Keywords: Acre, galleries, arches, architecture, historic, security

PMR209-01
Israel, Bethlehem: view of the arab market place.
Keywords: street scene, street trader, soukh, bazaar

PMR203-02
Israel, Negev Desert: Hai-Bar Nature Reserve, dedicated to the reintroduction of animals found in this area in biblical times, several being endangered species.

Ibex (Capra ibex nubiana) are on the increase and can be found wild in several places
Keywords: desert, sandstone, geological, rock formations, barren, waterless, colourful, picturesque, wildlife, antelopes, game

PMR-D3683
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Guilin: Ming Emperor's burial site contaning the tombs of 11 princes of the Jingjiang Family, descendants of King Jingjiang, himself the nephew of a Ming Emperor (Ming Dynasty 1368-1644).
View of the Sacred Way and entrance lodge from the Prayer Hall.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, ancient, burial place, cemetery, tombs, mausoleum

PMR-D3682
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Guilin: Ming Emperor's burial site contaning the tombs of 11 princes of the Jingjiang Family, descendants of King Jingjiang, himself the nephew of a Ming Emperor (Ming Dynasty 1368-1644).
Stone statues lining the Sacred Way. The central stone path is reserved for the Emperor.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, ancient, burial place, cemetery, tombs, mausoleum

PMR-D3681
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Guilin: Ming Emperor's burial site contaning the tombs of 11 princes of the Jingjiang Family, descendants of King Jingjiang, himself the nephew of a Ming Emperor (Ming Dynasty 1368-1644).
Carvings on the roof of the Prayer Hall.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, ancient, burial place, cemetery, tombs, mausoleum

PMR-D3680
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Guilin: Ming Emperor's burial site contaning the tombs of 11 princes of the Jingjiang Family, descendants of King Jingjiang, himself the nephew of a Ming Emperor (Ming Dynasty 1368-1644).
One of the stone statues lining the sacred way.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, ancient, burial place, cemetery, tombs, mausoleum

PMR-D3679
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Guilin: typical Guangxi graveyard with traditional round graves.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, ancient, burial place, cemetery, tombs

PMR-D3678
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Guilin: typical Guangxi graveyard with traditional round graves.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, ancient, burial place, cemetery, tombs

PMR-D3677
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Guilin: typical Guangxi graveyard with traditional round graves.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, ancient, burial place, cemetery, tombs

PMR-D3348
Germany, Swiss Saxony (Sächsische Schweiz), Stolpen: Rathaus (Town Hall) and Market Place with its colourful rose gardens.
Keywords: picturesque, heritage, Swiss Saxony, architecture, mediaeval, historic, colourful

PMR-D3436
Germany, Saxony-Anhalt, Magdeburg: the Rathaus (Town Hall) was built in Renaissance style in 1698 and replaced an earlier building, destroyed in the 30-years war. It occupies the south side of the market place.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage

PMR-D3416
Germany, Saxony-Anhalt, Magdeburg: the first Gothic building on German territory was the cathedral, which began as Romanesque in 1209. A fortification stood on the site already in 805. The last resting place of Emperor Otto I who died in 973, in the sanctuary.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, mediaeval, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, stone carving

PMR-D3388
Germany, Saxony, Meissen, founded by King Henry I in 929: Market Place, with Rathaus (Town Hall) and neo-Renaissance facade of the Hirschhaus.
Keywords: picturesque, heritage, historic, ancient, architecture, mediaeval, culture, tradition, Misnia, Misno

PMR-D3386
Germany, Saxony, Meissen, founded by King Henry I in 929: Renaissance facades on the Market Place
Keywords: picturesque, heritage, historic, ancient, architecture, mediaeval, culture, tradition, Misnia, Misno

PMR-D3371
Germany, Saxony, Meissen, founded by King Henry I in 929: the Town Hall (Rathaus), a fine Late-Gothic building on the Market Place.
Keywords: picturesque, heritage, historic, ancient, architecture, mediaeval, culture, tradition, Misnia, Misno

PMR-D3351
Germany, Swiss Saxony (Sächsische Schweiz), Stolpen: Rathaus (Town Hall) and Market Place with its colourful rose gardens.
Keywords: picturesque, heritage, Swiss Saxony, architecture, mediaeval, historic, colourful

PMR-D3350
Germany, Swiss Saxony (Sächsische Schweiz), Stolpen: Market Place with historic inn "Zur alten Post" and colourful rose gardens.
Keywords: picturesque, heritage, Swiss Saxony, architecture, mediaeval, historic, colourful

PMR-D3349
Germany, Swiss Saxony (Sächsische Schweiz), Stolpen: Market Place with its historic mediaeval milestone and inn "Zur alten Post".
Keywords: picturesque, heritage, Swiss Saxony, architecture, mediaeval, historic, colourful

PMR-D3268
Germany, Saxony, Pirna: the town's arms on the clocktower of the Renaissance-style Rathaus (Town Hall) in the Market Place originally dating back to 1485.
Keywords: picturesque, historic, heritage, mediaeval, architecture, clocktower

PMR-D3266
Germany, Saxony, Pirna: Renaissance-style Rathaus (Town Hall) in the Market Place originally dates back to 1485.
Keywords: picturesque, historic, heritage, mediaeval, architecture, clocktower

PMR-D3058
Blue Tit (Cyanistes caeruleus).
Keywords: passerines, ornithology, bird-watching, wild birds, feeding-place, titmouse

PMR-D3057
Marsh Tit (Poecile palustris).
Keywords: passerines, ornithology, bird-watching, wild birds, feeding-place

PMR-D3056
Blue Tit (Cyanistes caeruleus).
Keywords: passerines, ornithology, bird-watching, wild birds, feeding-place, titmouse

PMR-D3055
Bramblings (Fringilla montifringilla) with Tree Sparrow (Passer montanus).
Keywords: passerines, ornithology, bird-watching, wild birds, feeding-place, finches

PMR191-12
Italy, Campania, Isle of Capri: brooms flowering in the Villa Iovis (Jupiter's Villa), the former palace of Tiberius, surmounting Mount Tiberius (275 metres). Visible for miles is the new statue of the Virgin and Child, unveiled by Pope John-Paul II after being lowered into place by a helicopter of the U.S. Forces.
Keywords: heritage, Roman, ruins, archeology, architecture, sculpture, Christian, monument, religious

PMR180-12
Germany, Baden Wurttemberg, Michelstadt in the Oden Forest: market place with town hall (Rathaus), parish church tower and geraniums on an ornamental 16th century fountain.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, architecture, traditional, Odenwald

PMR180-11
Germany, Baden Wurttemberg, Michelstadt in the Oden Forest: market place with town hall (Rathaus), parish church tower and ornamental 16th century fountain.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, architecture, traditional, Odenwald

PMR170-02
U.S.A., California, San Francisco: policemen in Portsmouth Square, leisure-time gathering place for Chinese.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city, park

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

PMR159-09
U.S.A., California: Death Valley National Park, at 86 metres below sea level, the second lowest place in the western hemisphere. Desert plants struggling for survival.
Keywords: desert, dry, salt flats, colourful, mineral deposits, drought, landscape, parched, mountains, rock formations, spectacular, flora, botany, botanical, succulents

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

PMR149-03
Germany, Baden Wurttemberg, Meersburg: Market Place and Upper Gate, with Gothic oriel in the foreground. Germany, Baden Wurttemberg, Meersburg: Market Place and Upper Gate, with Gothic oriel in the foreground.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, Swabia, Bodensee, Lake Constance, historic, heritage, mediaeval, architecture

PMR-D2624
Iran, Tabriz: Masjed-e- Kabud (Blue Mosque) was built in 1465 under Jahan Shah, leader of Qareh Koyunlu Dynasty and was renowned for the quality of its blue tiling. Virtually destroyed in earthquakes of 1727 and 1773, restoration began only in 1973 and continues. The Khaqani Garden, named after the 12th century poet, is a popular meeting place.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, Azari men, pensioners

PMR-D2556
Iran, Qom: Hazrat-e Masumeh is the burial place of Fatemah, sister of the 8th Imam Reza and is the spiritual centre of Qom, which itself is the spiritual centre of Iran. The shrine was begun by Shah Abbas I and completed by other Safavid shahs. Non-Muslims are not allowed in the shrine itself. Closer view of a minaret.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, mosaics

PMR-D2554
Iran, Qom: Hazrat-e Masumeh is the burial place of Fatemah, sister of the 8th Imam Reza and is the spiritual centre of Qom, which itself is the spiritual centre of Iran. The shrine was begun by Shah Abbas I and completed by other Safavid shahs. Non-Muslims are not allowed in the shrine itself. Closer view of three of the minarets.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, mosaics

PMR-D2553
Iran, Qom: Hazrat-e Masumeh is the burial place of Fatemah, sister of the 8th Imam Reza and is the spiritual centre of Qom, which itself is the spiritual centre of Iran. The shrine was begun by Shah Abbas I and completed by other Safavid shahs. Non-Muslims are not allowed in the shrine itself. Golden dome and minarets from the courtyard.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, mosaics

PMR-D2552
Iran, Qom: Hazrat-e Masumeh is the burial place of Fatemah, sister of the 8th Imam Reza and is the spiritual centre of Qom, which itself is the spiritual centre of Iran. The shrine was begun by Shah Abbas I and completed by other Safavid shahs. Non-Muslims are not allowed in the shrine itself. Golden dome and minarets from the courtyard.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, mosaics

PMR-D2419
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.
A party of Iranian university graduates celebrating their graduation in a historic place.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, bas-reliefs, historic, heritage, ruins, UNESCO

PMR147K-18
Germany, Bavaria, Freystadt: colourful gabled houses on the upper Market Place.
Keywords: picturesque, historical, mediaeval, national heritage, cobblestones, Franconia

PMR472-02
France, Provence, Avignon: Place du Palais, with the Musée du Petit Palais at the far end.
Keywords: national heritage, culture, historic, architecture

PMR472-01
France, Provence, Avignon: Place du Palais, with 17th century palace built in 1616 by the Papal Legate, Cardinal Borghese, now housing the Conservatory of Music.
Keywords: national heritage, panorama, historical, architecture

PMR512-09
Italy, Lombardy, Milan: equestrian statue of Vittorio Emanuele II in the Piazza del Duomo, a popular resting place for foot-weary tourists and pigeons.
Keywords: architecture, street scene, sculpture, monument, metropolis, culture, historic, national heritage

PMR495-12
Island of Crete, Ayia Triada: view of the ruins of the Minoan market place and row of stores (right) with columned portico.
Keywords: national heritage, shops, historic, excavations, archeological, archeology

PMR454-06
Austria, Styria, Mariazell: facade of the Benedictine Basilica; when the Gothic church was extended in 1644-1704 two Baroque towers were added on either side of the original porch and tower.
Keywords: alpine scenery, picturesque, countryside, nature, Catholic, pilgrim's goal, holy place

PMR454-04
Austria, Styria, Mariazell: facade of the Benedictine Basilica; when the Gothic church was extended in 1644-1704 two Baroque towers were added on either side of the original porch and tower.
Keywords: alpine scenery, picturesque, countryside, nature, Catholic, pilgrim's goal, holy place

PMR454-03
Austria, Styria, Mariazell: goal of pilgrims throughout the lands of the former Habsburg Empire, is situated on the escarpment of a verdant Alpine basin. Panorama of the town.
Keywords: alpine, historic, holy place, pilgrim's goal, Catholic, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range

PMR449-04
Estonia, Tallinn: a novel sculpture in the Tornide väljak ("Place of Towers") Park.
Keywords: city, architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, art, artistic, striking

PMR445-02
Poland, Gdansk: Long Market Place ("Dlugi Targ") with Town Hall and clocktower in the background.
Keywords: mediaeval, Danzig, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR443-01
France, Paris: Fontaine des Mers in the Place de la Concorde, with the Obelisque de Louqsor behind.
Keywords: capital city, architecture, metropolis

PMR442-12
France, Paris: Obélisque de Louqsor in the Place de la Concorde, from the Temple of Ramses II in Luxor. Erected in 1836.
Keywords: capital city, obelisk, needle, hieroglyphics, historical, Egyptology, architecture, metropolis

PMR437-03
Poland, Wroclaw: gabled houses on the west side of the Rynek or Market Place with the "Griffin House" ("Pod Gryfami") in Flemish Renaissance style (right).
Keywords: mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage, architecture, Breslau, colourful

PMR437-01
Poland, Wroclaw: repaving the Rynek (Market Place) with cobblestones. Row of gabled burgher houses in the background.
Keywords: mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage, architecture, Breslau

PMR436-12
Poland, Wroclaw: newly renovated gabled houses in the north east corner of the Rynek or Market Place.
Keywords: mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage, architecture, Breslau, colourful

PMR436-11
Poland, Wroclaw: newly renovated gabled houses on the Rynek or Market Place.
Keywords: mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage, architecture, Breslau, colourful

PMR435-05
Lithuania, Kaunas: wedding group posing in front of the Town Hall; other wedding groups wait to take their place.
Keywords: pedestrian zone, bride and groom, marriage, photogenic

PMR536-06
Syria, Damascus: Al Nawfara Coffee Shop, a popular place for a drink in the old quarter, near the east entrance to the Umayyad Mosque.
Keywords: architecture, Muslim, Islam, picturesque, culture, capital city, historical, metropolis

PMR520-07
Italy, Sicily, Agrigento: remains of the city wall, 12 kilometres long, subsequently hollowed out in many places for Byzantine burial sites; Temple of "Juno Lacinia" in the background.
Keywords: archeological, Sicilia, excavations, archeology, historical, national heritage

PMR517-07
Italy, Sicily, Mount Etna: black volcanic cinders from a recent eruption, about 100 metres below the lip of the crater. The ground is hot, and glows in places, but in others it overlies snow. The last eruption was about 18 months previously.
Keywords: Sicilia, lifeless, barren, lava, volcano

PMR517-06
Italy, Sicily, Mount Etna: black volcanic cinders from a recent eruption, about 100 metres below the lip of the crater. The ground is hot, and glows in places, but in others it overlies snow. The last eruption was about 18 months previously.
Keywords: Sicilia, lifeless, barren, lava, volcano

PMR142K-16
Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: the Schöner Brunnen (Beautiful Fountain) erected 1389-96 by Heinrich Beheim in the Market Place, showing some of the 40 stone figures adorning the 19-metre-high Gothic spire.
Keywords: Nürnberg, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage, architecture, autumn colours, fortifications, defence

PMR142K-15
Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: the Gothic Schöner Brunnen (Beautiful Fountain), erected 1389-96 by Heinrich Beheim in the Market Place, with the twin spires of St. Sebald's cathedral behind, and shoppers in mediaeval dress.
Keywords: Nürnberg, defence, fortifications, autumn colours, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval

PMR141K-14
Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: the Gothic Schöner Brunnen (Beautiful Fountain) in the Market Place, with the twin spires of St. Sebald's cathedral behind.
Keywords: Nürnberg, defence, fortifications, autumn colours, reflections, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval

PMR135K-18
Mongolia, Ulaanbaatar, Gandantegchinlen Khiid ("Great Place of Complete Joy"), one of Mongolia's largest and most important Buddhist monasteries. Started in 1838, it suffered under the Stalinist purges of 1937, when most other monasteries were completely demolished, but survived to resume its original purpose in 1990. It now has more than 600 monks.

This picture: a little Mongolian girl with the pigeons in the central courtyard.
Keywords: Mongol, Chinggis Khaan, Genghis Khan, statue, monument, capital, steppe, Outer Mongolia

PMR135K-17
Mongolia, Ulaanbaatar, Gandantegchinlen Khiid ("Great Place of Complete Joy"), one of Mongolia's largest and most important Buddhist monasteries. Started in 1838, it suffered under the Stalinist purges of 1937, when most other monasteries were completely demolished, but survived to resume its original purpose in 1990. It now has more than 600 monks.

This picture: the Boddhisattva Avalokiteshvara Temple contains a 26.5-metre-high gilded staue of Migjid Janraisag, a bodhisattva (a monk who has voluntarily decided not to enter Nirvana, but to devote himself to saving other souls). The yellow building in the foreground is the Dechengalpa Datsan, rebuilt in 1992.
Keywords: Mongol, Chinggis Khaan, Genghis Khan, statue, monument, capital, steppe, Outer Mongolia

PMR135K-16
Mongolia, Ulaanbaatar, Gandantegchinlen Khiid ("Great Place of Complete Joy"), one of Mongolia's largest and most important Buddhist monasteries. Started in 1838, it suffered under the Stalinist purges of 1937, when most other monasteries were completely demolished, but survived to resume its original purpose in 1990. It now has more than 600 monks.

This picture: the Boddhisattva Avalokiteshvara Temple contains a 26.5-metre-high gilded staue of Migjid Janraisag, a bodhisattva (a monk who has voluntarily decided not to enter Nirvana, but to devote himself to saving other souls). A mythical creature and a row of prayer wheels in the foreground.
Keywords: Mongol, Chinggis Khaan, Genghis Khan, statue, monument, capital, steppe, Outer Mongolia

PMR135K-15
Mongolia, Ulaanbaatar, Gandantegchinlen Khiid ("Great Place of Complete Joy"), one of Mongolia's largest and most important Buddhist monasteries. Started in 1838, it suffered under the Stalinist purges of 1937, when most other monasteries were completely demolished, but survived to resume its original purpose in 1990. It now has more than 600 monks.

This picture: the Boddhisattva Avalokiteshvara Temple contains a 26.5-metre-high gilded staue of Migjid Janraisag, a bodhisattva (a monk who has voluntarily decided not to enter Nirvana, but to devote himself to saving other souls). A gilded stupa surrounded by prayer wheels in the foreground.
Keywords: Mongol, Chinggis Khaan, Genghis Khan, statue, monument, capital, steppe, Outer Mongolia

PMR135K-14
Mongolia, Ulaanbaatar, Gandantegchinlen Khiid ("Great Place of Complete Joy"), one of Mongolia's largest and most important Buddhist monasteries. Started in 1838, it suffered under the Stalinist purges of 1937, when most other monasteries were completely demolished, but survived to resume its original purpose in 1990. It now has more than 600 monks.

This picture: a long row of brass prayer wheels behind the Golden Temple.
Keywords: Mongol, Chinggis Khaan, Genghis Khan, statue, monument, capital, steppe, Outer Mongolia

PMR135K-13
Mongolia, Ulaanbaatar, Gandantegchinlen Khiid ("Great Place of Complete Joy"), one of Mongolia's largest and most important Buddhist monasteries. Started in 1838, it suffered under the Stalinist purges of 1937, when most other monasteries were completely demolished, but survived to resume its original purpose in 1990. It now has more than 600 monks.

This picture: the central, cobbled courtyard has its resident population of pigeons.
Keywords: Mongol, Outer Mongolia, steppe, capital, monument, statue, Genghis Khan, Chinggis Khaan

PMR135K-12
Mongolia, Ulaanbaatar, Gandantegchinlen Khiid ("Great Place of Complete Joy"), one of Mongolia's largest and most important Buddhist monasteries. Started in 1838, it suffered under the Stalinist purges of 1937, when most other monasteries were completely demolished, but survived to resume its original purpose in 1990. It now has more than 600 monks.

This picture: a row of colourful shelters containing prayer wheels.
Keywords: Mongol, Outer Mongolia, steppe, capital, monument, statue, Genghis Khan, Chinggis Khaan

PMR128K-12
Canada, Quebec City: Place d'Armes, previously known as the Grand Place and used for military parades.
Keywords: metropolis, picturesque, French-speaking, national heritage, historic, autumn, cityscape

PMR115K-24
Jordan: Petra is a historical city dating back to about 500-600 BC, founded by the Nabataeans, whose capital it was. Lying in the Wadi Musa, many of its temples and tombs were carved out of the sandstone rock in gorges and in cliff faces, and some have been well preserved from erosion. The architecture shows evidence of Egyptian, and later, Graeco-Roman influence, but the Nabataeans had their own, distinctive style. The city in the desert thrived due to a well thought-out system of water control. Petra was designated a World Heritage Site on 6th December 1985.

This picture: The "Roman Soldier's" Tomb from the High Place of Sacrifice, with the Garden Triclinium (Feasting Hall) in front.
Keywords: rose red city, geology, archeological site, Egyptian architecture, Greek architecture, Roman architecture, rock tombs, natural caves, Nabataean capital

PMR112K-36
USA, Oregon, Port Orford: Battle Rock and the beach, looking south. A major battle with the natives took place here in 1851.
Keywords: countryside, cliffs, beach, breakers, deserted shore, coastline, rugged coast

PMR112K-21
Canada, Vancouver BC: view from Vancouver Lookout (177 metres) atop Harbour Centre Tower - view of Province House, Canada Place, Burrard Inlet and Stanley Park.
Keywords: modern architecture, western seaboard, cityscape, panorama, metropolis, high-rise buildings, skyscrapers

PMR112K-20
Canada, Vancouver BC: view from Vancouver Lookout (177 metres) atop Harbour Centre Tower - Canada Place served as the Canadian Pavilion at Expo '86.
Keywords: modern architecture, metropolis, panorama, cityscape, western seaboard

PMR112K-17
Canada, Vancouver BC: view from Vancouver Lookout (177 metres) atop Harbour Centre Tower - view of False Creek, site of Expo '86, and BC Place, the world's largest air-supported stadium.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, high-rise buildings, metropolis, panorama, cityscape, western seaboard

PMR112K-16
Canada, Vancouver BC: Canada Place, Convention Centre and Imax Theatre built for Expo '86 from the SeaBus ferry.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, high-rise buildings, metropolis, panorama, cityscape, western seaboard

PMR112K-15
Canada, Vancouver BC: view of the skyline from the SeaBus ferry, with the Harbour Centre and Canada Place.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, high-rise buildings, metropolis, panorama, cityscape, western seaboard

PMR092K-20
Turkey, Gallipoli Peninsula: the military cemetery at Lone Pine, 1 kilometre inland, where some of the bitterest fighting took place.
Keywords: First World War, Mustafa Kemal, Atatürk, WWI Battlefields, Memorials, Military Graves, Military Cemeteries, Battlefields, Allied landings, 25th April 1915, ANZAC, Dardanelles Campaign

PMR092K-17
Turkey, Gallipoli Peninsula: general view of ANZAC Cove; landings took place along the entire stretch.
Keywords: First World War, Mustafa Kemal, Atatürk, WWI Battlefields, Memorials, Military Graves, Military Cemeteries, Battlefields, Allied landings, 25th April 1915, ANZAC, Dardanelles Campaign

PMR082K-06
Cyprus, Akamas Peninsula: the upper reaches of the Avgas Gorge, where it narrows to 3 metres in places.
Keywords: cliffs, Avagas Gorge, narrow way, stony, rocky, chasm

PMR082K-05
Cyprus, Akamas Peninsula: the upper reaches of the Avgas Gorge, where it narrows to 3 metres in places.
Keywords: cliffs, Avagas Gorge, narrow way, stony, rocky, chasm

PMR082K-04
Cyprus, Akamas: Viklari Restaurant, "The Last Castle" on its hill, with orange groves in the valley in the foreground.
Keywords: landmarks, eating places

PMR081K-21
Tunisia: Dougga, Ruins of the city "Thugga", founded in the 4th century BC by Numidians, becoming Roman in the 2nd century AD, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the best preserved Roman city in Africa. Corinthian columns and the Tympanum of the Capitol, a temple dedicated to Jupiter, Juno and Minerva, built in 166 or 167 AD. View from the Forum (market place) against a foreboding sky.
Keywords: picturesque, archeological site, Numidian, architecture, heritage, historic, Maghreb, classical architecture

PMR080K-14
Tunisia: Kairouan, the fourth holiest place in Islam, after Mecca, Medina and Jerusalem: in this centre of carpet manufacture, carpets cover the facades two stories high in the Medina.
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Mohammedan, Maghreb, historic, heritage, picturesque

PMR080K-13
Tunisia: Kairouan, the fourth holiest place in Islam, after Mecca, Medina and Jerusalem: a carpet store in the Medina, with Andalusian-style (bowed for crinolines) wrought iron balconies.
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Mohammedan, Maghreb, historic, heritage, picturesque

PMR080K-12
Tunisia: Kairouan, the fourth holiest place in Islam, after Mecca, Medina and Jerusalem: stalls selling ceramics in the Medina.
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Mohammedan, Maghreb, historic, heritage, picturesque

PMR080K-11
Tunisia, Kairouan, the fourth holiest place in Islam, after Mecca, Medina and Jerusalem: view in the Medina (souks) looking towards the main gate, Bab ech Chouhada, with minaret.
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Mohammedan, Maghreb, historic, heritage, picturesque

PMR080K-10
Tunisia: Kairouan, the fourth holiest place in Islam, after Mecca, Medina and Jerusalem: Zaouia Sidi Sahab, burial place of Mohammed's companion, Sidi Sahab, built between 1629 and 1692, also known as the "Barber's Mosque": view of the arches and columns of the inner courtyard, showing the extent of the faience tiling.
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Mohammedan, Maghreb, historic, heritage, picturesque

PMR080K-09
Tunisia: Kairouan, the fourth holiest place in Islam, after Mecca, Medina and Jerusalem: Zaouia Sidi Sahab, burial place of Mohammed's companion, Sidi Sahab, built between 1629 and 1692, also known as the "Barber's Mosque": view of the ornate faience tiling on the portico of the inner courtyard (19th century Osman period).
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Mohammedan, Maghreb, historic, heritage, picturesque

PMR080K-08
Tunisia: Kairouan, the fourth holiest place in Islam, after Mecca, Medina and Jerusalem: Zaouia Sidi Sahab, burial place of Mohammed's companion, Sidi Sahab, built between 1629 and 1692, also known as the "Barber's Mosque": view of the porticoed courtyard.
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Mohammedan, Maghreb, historic, heritage, picturesque

PMR080K-07
Tunisia: Kairouan, the fourth holiest place in Islam, after Mecca, Medina and Jerusalem: Zaouia Sidi Sahab, burial place of Mohammed's companion, Sidi Sahab, built between 1629 and 1692, also known as the "Barber's Mosque": view of the minaret.
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Mohammedan, Maghreb, historic, heritage, picturesque

PMR080K-06
Tunisia: Kairouan, the fourth holiest place in Islam, after Mecca, Medina and Jerusalem: colourful, intricate faience tiling and wrought iron work on a modern closed-in balcony.
Keywords: Islam, picturesque, heritage, historic, Maghreb, Mohammedan, Muslim

PMR080K-05
Tunisia: Kairouan, the fourth holiest place in Islam, after Mecca, Medina and Jerusalem: traditional doors: the number of studs in the door was a measure of the wealth of the owner.
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Mohammedan, Maghreb, historic, heritage, picturesque

PMR080K-04
Tunisia: Kairouan, the fourth holiest place in Islam, after Mecca, Medina and Jerusalem: Aghlabad water reservoir built in the 9th century and supplied by a 36-kilometre-long aqueduct.
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Mohammedan, Maghreb, historic, heritage, picturesque

PMR080K-03
Tunisia: Kairouan, the fourth holiest place in Islam, after Mecca, Medina and Jerusalem: carpet stall outside the Sidi Oqba Mosque. Kairouan is famous for its production of carpets.
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Mohammedan, Maghreb, historic, heritage, 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

PMR079K-08
Germany, Rhineland-Palatinate, Mainz: Madonna figure in a niche of a tower-like dwelling near the market place.
Keywords: historic town, Rhineland Palatinate, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval

PMR029K-33
Australia, Queensland: "The Pyramid", a smooth, granite monolith in Girraween (= "place of flowers") National Park, in the granite belt.
Keywords: geology, rock formations, mineralogy

PMR029K-32
Australia, Queensland: Granite boulders in Girraween (= "place of flowers") National Park, lying in the granite belt.
Keywords: geology, rock formations

PMR025K-14
Australia, Tasmania, Hobart: Salamanca Place, where these old stone dock offices now house tourist boutiques and souvenir shops.

PMR017K-07
Syria: Palmyra, a city known from the first century BC, but became a Roman dependency after AD 18 and was extensively developed until destroyed by Aurelian in 273 AD. Here, carved vaulting still in place on the ruins of Hadrian's Gate, built after the visit of the emperor in 129 AD.
Keywords: archeology, desert city, excavations, architecture, ruined city

PMR015K-29
Iraq, Najaf: Golden dome of the mausoleum of the Imam Ali at Najaf.
Keywords: mosque, Islam, shrine, faience, holy place, religion, Mohammed, muslim

PMR015K-28
Iraq, Najaf: Gate and clock-tower of the mausoleumof the Imam Ali, intricately decorated with colourful faience.
Keywords: mosque, Islam, shrine, faience, holy place, religion, Mohammed, muslim

PMR015K-12
Iraq, Baghdad: Clocktower of Khadimain Shrine, intricately decorated with colourful faience work.
Keywords: mosque, muslim, Mohammed, religion, holy place, faience, shrine, Islam

PMR014K-27
Italy: Milan Cathedral, begun in1386 and finished only in 1809, is adorned with 135 pinnacles and white marble statues. Visitors can walk along the roof, between the pinnacles.
Keywords: Gothic, churches, inspiration, heritage, holy places, Christianity, architecture

PMR014K-26
Italy: Milan Cathedral, begun in1386 and finished only in 1809, is adorned with 135 pinnacles and white marble statues. A golden figure of the Madonna surmounts the highest pinnacle.
Keywords: Gothic, architecture, Christianity, holy places, heritage, inspiration, churches

PMR014K-25
Italy: Milan Cathedral, begun in1386 and finished only in 1809, is adorned with 135 pinnacles and white marble statues. View of the main facade,
Keywords: Gothic, churches, inspiration, heritage, holy places, Christianity, architecture

PMR012K-20
Turkey, Istanbul: Enormous jar, carved out of a single piece of stone, in the Aya Sofia, built on the orders of the Roman Emperor Justinian, and consecrated on 26th December 537. It has the second largest dome in the world. The mosaics were added in XI-XIII centuries.
Keywords: Hagia Sophia, Christianity, architecture, Historic building, Holy Place, Cathedral, Church, Constantinople, Byzantine, Byzanz

PMR012K-19
Turkey, Istanbul: Decorated capital of a column in the Aya Sofia, built on the orders of the Roman Emperor Justinian, and consecrated on 26th December 537 . It has the second largest dome in the world. The mosaics were added in XI-XIII centuries.
Keywords: Hagia Sophia, Constantinople, Church, Cathedral, Holy Place, Historic building, architecture, Christianity, Byzantine, Byzanz

PMR012K-18
Turkey, Istanbul: Byzantine mosaics in the Aya Sofia, built on the orders of the Roman Emperor Justinian, and consecrated on 26th December 537 . It has the second largest dome in the world. The mosaics were added in XI-XIII centuries. Illustrated here is Christ with his desciples (extensively damaged).
Keywords: Hagia Sophia, Constantinople, Church, Cathedral, Holy Place, Historic building, architecture, Christianity

PMR012K-17
Turkey, Istanbul: Byzantine mosaics in the Aya Sofia, built on the orders of the Roman Emperor Justinian, and consecrated on 26th December 537 . It has the second largest dome in the world. The mosaics were added in XI-XIII centuries. Illustrated here are Emperor Constantine IX Monomachos, the Virgin and Child, and Empress Zoe.
Keywords: Hagia Sophia, Constantinople, Church, Cathedral, Holy Place, Historic building, architecture, Christianity

PMR012K-16
Turkey, Istanbul: Byzantine mosaics in the Aya Sofia, built on the orders of the Roman Emperor Justinian, and consecrated on 26th December 537 . It has the second largest dome in the world. The mosaics were added in XI-XIII centuries. Illustrated here are Emperor Constantine IX Monomachos, Christ, and Empress Zoe.
Keywords: Hagia Sophia, Constantinople, Church, Cathedral, Holy Place, Historic building, architecture, Christianity

PMR012K-13
Turkey, Istanbul: Inside the mausoleum of Süleyman the Magnificent (ruled 1520-66).
Keywords: sarcophagus, mohamed, memorial, holy place, muslim

PMR011K-11
Germany, Bavaria, Regen: Market Place in Regen in the Bavarian Forest, with maypole and church tower. Flowering plants in the foreground.
Keywords: village, tradition

PMR010K-04
Canada, Alberta, Calgary: "Holy Place" of the Indians.
Keywords: tribal customs, religion, traditions, spiritual

PMR004K-11
Poland: Long Market Place with Town Hall and clocktower in the backround from the pedestrian zone of Gdansk/Danzig.
Keywords: architecture

PMR076K-14
Germany, Franconia, Nuremberg: some of the 40 gilded figures which adorn the famous 19-metre high Schöner Brunnen (Beautiful Fountain) in the Market Place,
Keywords: mediaeval, historic, heritage

PMR076K-13
Germany, Franconia, Nuremberg: the famous 14th century Gothic "Schöner Brunnen" ("Beautiful Fountain") which stands in the old market place.
Keywords: mediaeval, historic, heritage

PMR068K-15
Germany, Sachsen-Anhalt, Naumburg: founded before 1000 AD, Naumburg has retained its historic centre: late Gothic to Renaissance facades on the Market Place.
Keywords: German architecture, Sachsen-Anhalt, gables, old buildings, picturesque, historic town

PMR068K-10
Germany, Sachsen-Anhalt, Naumburg: founded before 1000 AD, Naumburg has retained its historic centre: the Market Place, with the tower of the Gothic church of St. Wenzel rising above the four-gabled "Schlösschen".
Keywords: German architecture, Sachsen-Anhalt, gables, old buildings, picturesque, historic town

PMR068K-06
Germany, Thuringia, Weimar: First mentioned in 975, Weimar reached its cultural zenith in the 18th century under Duchess Anna Amalia, when both Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and Friedrich von Schiller among other writers, settled and worked here. Painters Lucas Cranach and Arnold Böcklin were also active here, as was composer Franz Liszt. Usually regarded as the home of German culture. Here: a Renaissance facade with the figure of Neptune from the Neptune Fountain in the Market Place.
Keywords: German heritage, Thuringia, European city of culture 1999, German architecture

PMR068K-03
Germany, Thuringia, Weimar: First mentioned in 975, Weimar reached its cultural zenith in the 18th century under Duchess Anna Amalia, when both Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and Friedrich von Schiller among other writers, settled and worked here. Painters Lucas Cranach and Arnold Böcklin were also active here, as was composer Franz Liszt. Usually regarded as the home of German culture. Here: the Renaissance facade of the Lucas Cranach House (1549) on the Market Place.
Keywords: German heritage, Thuringia, European city of culture 1999, German architecture

PMR068K-02
Germany, Thuringia, Weimar: First mentioned in 975, Weimar reached its cultural zenith in the 18th century under Duchess Anna Amalia, when both Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and Friedrich von Schiller among other writers, settled and worked here. Painters Lucas Cranach and Arnold Böcklin were also active here, as was composer Franz Liszt. Usually regarded as the home of German culture. Here: Marktplatz (Market Place) with some fine Renaissance facades.
Keywords: German heritage, Thuringia, European city of culture 1999, German architecture

PMR067K-31
Germany, Thuringia, Weimar: First mentioned in 975, Weimar reached its cultural zenith in the 18th century under Duchess Anna Amalia, when both Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and Friedrich von Schiller among other writers, settled and worked here. Painters Lucas Cranach and Arnold Böcklin were also active here, as was composer Franz Liszt. Usually regarded as the home of German culture. Here: Marktplatz (Market Place) with Rathaus (Town Hall) (c.1500, but remodelled in the 19th century) and Neptune Fountain in the foreground.
Keywords: German heritage, Thuringia, European city of culture 1999, German architecture

PMR417-05
Slovakia, Kezmarok (formerly Kesmark): Old Market Place (Stare Trh) with the town's museum and town hall tower in the distance.
Keywords: historic, Kesmark, heritage, Czechoslovakia

PMR405-02
Germany, Rhineland Palatinate: Burg Eltz, on the Eifel Massif, is a mighty fortress dating back to the 9th or 10th century. It has been constantly expanded and is still in possession of the same families who lived there in th12th century, 33 generations ago. Visble in this view are the fourth Rodendorf House and the Rübenach House, added in the 15th and 16th centuries.
Keywords: historic place, defence, fortifications, national heritage, castle, turrets, mediaeval

PMR405-01
Germany, Rhineland Palatinate: Burg Eltz, on the Eifel Massif, is a mighty fortress dating back to the 9th or 10th century. It has been constantly expanded and is still in possession of the same families who lived there in th12th century, 33 generations ago.
Keywords: historic place, mediaeval, turrets, castle, national heritage, fortifications, defence

PMR404-11
Germany, Rhineland Palatinate, Mosel Valley: view of the River Mosel with town and bridge of Löf, from the vinyards of Burg Thurant.
Keywords: historic place, Moselle Valley, defence, fortifications, national heritage, castle

PMR404-10
Germany, Rhineland Palatinate, Mosel Valley: Burg Thurant with its twin towers, each of which was once occupied by rival scions of the same family.
Keywords: historic place, Moselle Valley, defence, fortifications, national heritage, castle

PMR404-09
Germany, Rhineland Palatinate: entrance (formerly a drawbridge) to Burg Thurant, which overlooks Alken, in the Mosel Valley.
Keywords: historic place, Moselle Valley, castle, national heritage, fortifications, defence

PMR404-08
Germany, Rhineland Palatinate: a sunny corner of Wiltberger Schloss (castle) in Alken.
Keywords: historic place, Moselle Valley, picturesque, sun-enjoyment, sun-worship, flowery, courtyard, national heritage

PMR404-07
Germany, Rhineland Palatinate: 15th-17th century castle in the Mosel Valley between Kobern and Gondorf, formerly surrounded by water.
Keywords: historic place, vinyard, defence, fortifications, national heritage

PMR404-06
Germany, Rhineland-Palatinate: Arnstein Abbey on the River Lahn, with two Romanesque and two Gothic towers.
Keywords: historic place, Moselle Valley, picturesque, landscape, panorama, valley, church, architecture, national heritage

PMR404-04
Germany, Koblenz: "Deutsches Eck" ("German Corner"), at the confluence of the Rivers Rhine and Mosel, with the newly replaced equestrian statue of Kaiser Wilhelm I.
Keywords: monument, esteemed place, cruise ships, national heritage, historic place

PMR372-07
Australia, Sydney: glass roofs of the Harbourside Festival Market Place on Cockle Bay. In the foreground, sailing ship 'James Craig' being rebuilt in dry dock.
Keywords: architecture, harbour, antipodes, Oz, modern architecture

PMR371-03
Singapore: Fullerton Building and Anderson Bridge over the mouth of the Singapore River, with the skyscrapers clustered around Raffles Place.
Keywords: historic, far east, financial-centre, shopping-mecca, picturesque, orient, tropics, island

PMR369-04
Thailand, Bangkok: the Grand Palace, Wat Phra Keo: Dusit Maha Prasad, built in 1783 as a Coronation Hall by Rama I, but now the traditional place for the royal lying-in-state. View of the gilded double main entrance and first of the nine stepped gables.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east

PMR369-03
Thailand, Bangkok: the Grand Palace, Wat Phra Keo: Dusit Maha Prasad, built in 1783 as a Coronation Hall by Rama I, but now the traditional place for the royal lying-in-state.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east

PMR563-4
Girraween (= "place of flowers") National Park: lies in the granite belt. View from the summit of "The Pyramid", a very smooth and steep climb.
Keywords: outback, wilderness, bush, nature, natural, widlife, geology, vegetation, savannah, ecology, biotope

PMR563-3
Australia, Queensland, Girraween (= "place of flowers") National Park: lies in the granite belt. Typical weathered outcrops.
Keywords: outback, wilderness, bush, nature, natural, widlife, geology, vegetation, savannah, ecology, biotope

PMR563-2
Australia, Queensland, Girraween (= "place of flowers") National Park: lies in the granite belt. Huge boulders form a natural gateway.
Keywords: outback, wilderness, bush, nature, natural, widlife, geology, vegetation, savannah, ecology, biotope

PMR634-12
Germany, Thuringia, Eisenach: St. George's Fountain in the Market Place, with the Renaissance Rathaus (town hall) and clocktower behind.
Keywords: historic town, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval

PMR633-04
Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: the market place (Hauptmarkt) with the Frauenkirche, a 14th century Gothic church, with 16th century gable designed by Adam Krafft, which attracts visitors daily at noon to its Glockenspiel with mechanical figures depicting the homage of the seven electors.
Keywords: Nürnberg, historic town, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage

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

PMR355-05
Belgium, Bruges: statue of the 15th century Flemish painter, Jan van Eyck overlooking Jan van Eyckplein (Square) and the Burghers' Lodge, a meeting place of prominent citizens and merchants, from the same period.
Keywords: Brügge, mediaeval, heritage, architecture, tradition

PMR351-01
Belgium, Bruges: statue of Jan Breydel and Pieter De Coninck in the Market Place.
Keywords: Brügge, tradition, architecture, heritage, mediaeval, monument, stone carving

PMR622-01
Germany, Thuringia, Arnstadt: Impressively restored facades with elaborately decorated doorway facing the Market Place in Arnstadt, where Johann Sebastian Bach played the organ in the local church 1703-7.
Keywords: German architecture, street scene

PMR621-01
Germany, Thuringia, Weimar: First mentioned in 975, Weimar reached its cultural zenith in the 18th century under Duchess Anna Amalia, when both Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and Friedrich von Schiller among other writers, settled and worked here. Painters Lukas Cranach and Arnold Böcklin were also active here, as was composer Franz Liszt. Usually regarded as the home of German culture. Here: the Lucas Cranach House in the Market Place, built in 1549 in Renaissance style, where the artist spent the last year of his life (1553).
Keywords: German heritage, German architecture, European city of culture 1999, gables

PMR597-04
Austria, Styria, Bruck an der Mur: monument to the Virgin of the crescent moon, flanked by three saints on either side, in the market place.
Keywords: statues, Christian, Catholic

PMR593-05
Mexico: Teotihuacan, probably the largest pre-Hispanic city in the Americas, covering about 156,000 square kilometres, with up to 200,000 inhabitants. Founded ca. 100 AD, flourished 300 to 650, abandoned by 750 AD. Identity of the builders is unknown. The Aztecs believed it was the work of giants. Restoration work taking place on the Temple of Quetzalcoatl with its four steps (Tablero-Talud System) and alternating heads of Tlaloc, the rain god, and Quetzalcoatl, the plumed serpent.

PMR588-07
Mexico, Chichen Itza: Weathered example of a "Chac-mool", a reclining figure on whose stomach the Maya placed sacrifices for onward transmission to the gods.

PMR578-04
Germany, Baden-Wurttemberg, Tubingen: Corner of the market place in front of the Town Hall, Tübingen, with Neptune Fountain and cafe tables.

PMR570-07
Namibia: Seriem Gorge, carved out by the River Tsauchab, is up to 30 metres deep, but only 2 metres wide in places.

PMR665-08
Jordan, Jerash: already settled in Neolithic times, Jerash was later occupied by Greeks and Romans, and the latter are responsible for most of the surviving architecture which dates from 64 BC. By the first/second century AD the town had a population of about 15-20,000 inhabitants and was known as "Gerasa".

This picture: part of the colonnaded street, the Cardo Maximus, with original paving still bearing the tracks of cart wheels and complete with sidewalk and drainage sewers. The Corinthian columns mark the entrance to the Macellum or market place.
Keywords: Roman architecture, ruined city, excavations, archeology, classical architecture, national heritage, Gerasa, Gilead Hills, archeological site

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