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PMR116-03 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Mainau Island in Lake Constance: view of the lake with the flower-plan of Lake Constance in the foreground. Keywords: picturesque, colourful, island, Swabia, Bodensee, flowerbeds, display, striking, brilliant, bright-hued, vivid, bright, plants, flowers, parkland, gardens, botanical
PMR115-07 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Mainau Island in Lake Constance: plan of Lake Constance in grape hyacinths with tulips marking the towns. Keywords: picturesque, colourful, island, Swabia, Bodensee, flowerbeds, display, striking, brilliant, bright-hued, vivid, bright, plants, flowers, parkland, gardens, botanical
PMR112-11 Italy, Ravenna: entrance to the Church of San Vitale, consecrated in 548 AD, containing the famous mosaics. It was buit to a Byzantine plan, begun under the Goths in 526 AD. Keywords: architecture, historic, heritage, antiquity, mediaeval, picturesque, Byzantine
PMR049-03 East Germany (GDR), Saxony, Dresden: ruins of the former Residenz, bombed by the RAF on the night of 13.2.45. A rebuild is planned (1977) Keywords: city, rebuilding, River Elbe, Rococo, metropolis, architecture, Baroque
PMR047-09 Poland, Warsaw: a radial road tunnelling under the reconstructed houses on the Krakowskie Przedmiescie (main street) (1977) Keywords: architecture, underpass, omnibus, town planning, tunnel
PMR-D11925 Greece, Island of Yali: plan of the pumice quarry. Keywords: cosmetics, Dodecanese, exports, Greek Islands, Hellas, minerals, pumicite, site plan, volcanic
PMR-D9080 Argentina, Buenos Aires: built according to plans of the architect Francesco Tamburini in neo-Renaissance style. the Theatro Colon (Columbus Theatre) was opened on 25th May 1908. The acoustics rate with the best opera houses of the world. Keywords: South America, culture, heritage, historic, drama, performance, music, architecture, capital city, Latin America
PMR-D9002 Chile, Punta Arenas: Cathedral of the Sacred Heart (Catedral del Sagrado Corazon), begun in 1892 based on the plans made by the father of the Salesian Order, Juan Bernabe. The 30-metre high belltower was completed in 1898. It stands in the Plaza Munoz Gamero. Keywords: South America, belltower, clocktower, architecture, Latin America, Andes, Patagonia
PMR-D8697 Chile, Pargua: car ferry "Cruz del Sur" arriving from Chacao, Chiloe Island. It is planned to replace the ferry across the Chacao Channel with a bridge. Keywords: South America, Latin America, ferryboat
PMR-D8571 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schleissheim: Lustheim Palace, a garden villa built to plans of Enrico Zuccalli 1684-88 in Baroque style, contains one of the largest cellections of Meissen porcelaine in the world. It stands in the grounds of the Palace of Schleissheim. Keywords: architecture, winter, snow, formal gardens, Schleißheimer Schloß, Baroque architecture, Schloss Schleissheim, park
PMR-D8570 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schleissheim: east facade of the New Palace built 1701-27 for Elector Max Emanuel of Bavaria to plans of architects Enrico Zuccalli and Joseph Effner, after a heavy fall of snow. Keywords: architecture, formal gardens, Schleißheimer Schloß, Baroque architecture, Schloss Schleissheim, park, winter
PMR-D8569 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schleissheim: east facade of the New Palace built 1701-27 for Elector Max Emanuel of Bavaria to plans of architects Enrico Zuccalli and Joseph Effner, after a heavy fall of snow. Keywords: architecture, formal gardens, Schleißheimer Schloß, Baroque architecture, Schloss Schleissheim, park, winter
PMR-D8568 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schleissheim: east facade of the New Palace built 1701-27 for Elector Max Emanuel of Bavaria to plans of architects Enrico Zuccalli and Joseph Effner, after a heavy fall of snow. Keywords: architecture, formal gardens, Schleißheimer Schloß, Baroque architecture, Schloss Schleissheim, park, winter
PMR-D8567 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schleissheim: south wing of the New Palace built 1701-27 for Elector Max Emanuel of Bavaria to plans of architects Enrico Zuccalli and Joseph Effner, after a heavy fall of snow. Keywords: architecture, winter, formal gardens, Schleißheimer Schloß, Baroque architecture, Schloss Schleissheim, park
PMR-D8577 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schleissheim: north pavilion of the Lustheim Palace, a garden villa built to plans of Enrico Zuccalli 1684-88 in Baroque style, after a heavy fall of snow. It stands in the grounds of the Palace of Schleissheim. Keywords: architecture, snow, formal gardens, Schleißheimer Schloß, Baroque architecture, Schloss Schleissheim, park, winter
PMR-D8576 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schleissheim: north pavilion of the Lustheim Palace, a garden villa built to plans of Enrico Zuccalli 1684-88 in Baroque style, after a heavy fall of snow. It stands in the grounds of the Palace of Schleissheim. Keywords: architecture, park, Schloss Schleissheim, Baroque architecture, Schleißheimer Schloß, formal gardens, snow
PMR-D8574 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schleissheim: Lustheim Palace, a garden villa built to plans of Enrico Zuccalli 1684-88 in Baroque style, contains one of the largest cellections of Meissen porcelaine in the world. It stands in the grounds of the Palace of Schleissheim. Keywords: architecture, snow, formal gardens, Schleißheimer Schloß, Baroque architecture, Schloss Schleissheim, park, winter
PMR-D8573 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schleissheim: Lustheim Palace, a garden villa built to plans of Enrico Zuccalli 1684-88 in Baroque style, contains one of the largest cellections of Meissen porcelaine in the world. It stands in the grounds of the Palace of Schleissheim. Keywords: architecture, park, Schloss Schleissheim, Baroque architecture, Schleißheimer Schloß, formal gardens, snow, winter
PMR-D8355 Greece, Island of Naxos: Portara or lintel of the unfinished Temple of Apollo on the islet of Palatia. Work was begun in 530 BC by the tyrant Lygdamis with the intention of making it the largest temple in Greece, but the plan proved too ambitious. View shortly after sunset. Keywords: Greek Islands, ruin, archeology, culture, heritage, historic, architecture, Cyclades, island hopping, Hellas
PMR-D8354 Greece, Island of Naxos: Portara or lintel of the unfinished Temple of Apollo on the islet of Palatia. Work was begun in 530 BC by the tyrant Lygdamis with the intention of making it the largest temple in Greece, but the plan proved too ambitious. View shortly after sunset. Keywords: Greek Islands, ruin, archeology, culture, heritage, historic, architecture, Cyclades, island hopping, Hellas
PMR-D8350 Greece, Island of Naxos: Portara or lintel of the unfinished Temple of Apollo on the islet of Palatia. Work was begun in 530 BC by the tyrant Lygdamis with the intention of making it the largest temple in Greece, but the plan proved too ambitious. Keywords: Greek Islands, ruin, archeology, culture, heritage, historic, architecture, Cyclades, island hopping, Hellas
PMR-D8348 Greece, Island of Naxos: Portara or lintel of the unfinished Temple of Apollo on the islet of Palatia. Work was begun in 530 BC by the tyrant Lygdamis with the intention of making it the largest temple in Greece, but the plan proved too ambitious. Keywords: Greek Islands, ruin, archeology, culture, heritage, historic, architecture, Cyclades, island hopping, Hellas
PMR-D8200 Sweden, Smaland, Kalmar: the castle and moat originally date back to the 12th century, but in 1891 a reconstruction was completed to the shape of a Renaissance castle according to plans of architect Carl Möller. The Kalmar Union, between Denmark, Norway and Sweden, was signed here in 1397. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, defence, fortifications, Scandinavia, reflections
PMR-D8199 Sweden, Smaland, Kalmar: the castle and moat originally date back to the 12th century, but in 1891 a reconstruction was completed to the shape of a Renaissance castle according to plans of architect Carl Möller. The Kalmar Union, between Denmark, Norway and Sweden, was signed here in 1397. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, defence, fortifications, Scandinavia, reflections
PMR-D7974 Germany, Bavaria, Würzburg: Stift Haug, the first large Boroque church in Franconia, built between 1670 and 1691 according to plans of architect Antonio Petrini. Keywords: picturesque, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, heritage, mediaeval, historic
PMR-D7211 Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: "planning the route", with expedition vehicle and impressive rock formation in the background, in Wadi In Tehak in the Tadrart mountains. Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar
PMR-D6336 Germany, Bavaria, Mittelfranken, Dinkelsbühl: nave of St. George's Minster, a fine example of a gothic hall church, was built between 1448 and 1499 to plans of Nikolaus Eseler, who was active in this part of the country. Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, vaulting, stone-carving
PMR-D5869 Oman, Jabrin: plan of Jabreen Castle (Gabrin Fort) which dates back to about 1672 and has recently been throughly renovated. Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, architecture, fortress, defence, historic
PMR-D5313 Uzbekistan, Samarkand: spacious, tree-lined University Boulevard. Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, town-planning, traffic, landscaping
PMR-D5299 Uzbekistan, Samarkand: approach road to the huge Bibi Khanum mosque, showing two of the eight planned minarets. Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, UNESCO
PMR-D5202 Uzbekistan, Province Khorezm, Khiva, a walled, desert city founded about the beginning of the millennium: colourful plan of the city on tiles. Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, UNESCO
PMR-D5182 Uzbekistan, Province Khorezm, Khiva, a walled, desert city founded about the beginning of the millennium: the colourful Kalta Minar or "Short Minaret" was planned to be 79.5 metres high, but only reached 29.4 metres before it was abandoned in 1852. It belongs to the adjacent Mohammed Amin Khan medrasa. Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, UNESCO
PMR600-02 Spain, Oviedo: Picos de Europa, Covadonga: neo-Romanesque pilgrimage basilica, built between 1886 and 1901 to the plans of Roberto Frasinelli. Spain, Oviedo: Picos de Europa, Covadonga: neo-Romanesque pilgrimage basilica, built between 1886 and 1901 to the plans of Roberto Frasinelli. Keywords: architecture, church
PMR-D4485 United Arab Emirates, Dubai: aerial view of modern motorway junction and moving traffic. Keywords: Arab state, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab, construction, turnpikes, road planning, engineering, concrete, vehicles, flow
PMR-D4471 Thailand, Phuket Island: guide map to Phuket Bird Park. Keywords: picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, plan , diagram, illustration
PMR-D4469 Thailand, Phuket Island: guide map to Phuket Zoo. Keywords: picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, plan, diagram, illustration
PMR-D0755 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schleissheim: west facade of the New Palace built 1701-27 for Elector Max Emanuel of Bavaria to plans of architects Enrico Zuccalli and Joseph Effner, with part of the formal gardens designed by the Frenchmen, Carbonet and Girard.. Keywords: architecture, formal gardens, Schleißheimer Schloß, Baroque architecture, Schloss Schleissheim, park, flower gardens
PMR-D0754 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schleissheim: west facade of the New Palace built 1701-27 for Elector Max Emanuel of Bavaria to plans of architects Enrico Zuccalli and Joseph Effner, with part of the formal gardens designed by the Frenchmen, Carbonet and Girard.. Keywords: architecture, formal gardens, Schleißheimer Schloß, Baroque architecture, Schloss Schleissheim, park, flower gardens
PMR-D0178 Argentina, San Miguel de Tucumán: guide to the city, with a list of the sights worth visiting. Keywords: city guide, plan of the city
PMR330-09 Sweden, Stockholm: the Royal Palace, completed 1770 to plans of Nicodemus Tessin the Younger, containing 500+ rooms, only a handful of which are open to the public. South entrance, with a triumphal arch motiv, dedicated to Charles XII. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, heritage, capital city
PMR330-03 Sweden, Stockholm: the Royal Palace, completed 1770 to plans of Nicodemus Tessin the Younger, containing 500+ rooms, only a handful of which are open to the public. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, heritage, capital city
PMR330-02 Sweden, Stockholm: Stall Bridge and entrance arch to the Riksdagshuset (Parliament Building) on Helgeands Island, built 1894-1906 to plans of architect Aron Johansson. On the left, the classical Kanslihuset (Chancellery), built 1922-36. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, heritage, capital city
PMR321-10 USSR, Novgorod: plan of the Kremlin with its buildings on a signboard. Keywords: culture, historic, heritage, map, guide, orienteerung, diagram
PMR302-01 Germany, Rhineland Palatinate, Koblenz: handsome facades in the square 'Am Plan', with the twin towers of the Church of Our Lady in the background. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval
PMR275-05 U.S.A., Florida, Orlando, Walt Disney World: World Showcase in the EPCOT Center: replica of a vintage bus leaving the French Showcase. In the background is a one-tenth scale model of the Eiffel Tower built from original plans. Keywords: colourful, picturesque, culture, geographical, educational, new-technology, human achievement, innovation, recreation
PMR240-09 France, Grenoble: stage of the 9th Transeuropeenne de vol a voile (Transeuropean Glider Competition). Planning the route for the next flight, with the Nimbus 3 in the background. Keywords: aircraft, aviation, airplane, aeroplane, glider, sailplane
PMR212-04 Czechoslovakia, Prague: Old Town Square, the centre of old Prague, with the John Huss memorial (1915) and the Baroque Church of St. Nicholas, built to plans of Ignaz Dienzenhofer in 1732-35. Keywords: historic, national heritage, metropolis, architecture, capital city, culture, picturesque, cobblestones, UNESCO
PMR-D3088 The Philippines, Samar Island, Calbayog: street map of the Philippines' 5th largest city. Keywords: Samar Island, guide, street plan
PMR-D3087 The Philippines, Samar Island, Calbayog: street map of the Philippines' 5th largest city. Keywords: Samar Island, guide, street plan
PMR-D2985 Netherlands, Amsterdam, Zaandam: the pedestrian shopping precinct reflected in the water of the canal. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, Holland, reflections, town-planning
PMR198-09 Austria, Tyrol: the Plansee (Lake Plan) reflecting the mountains. Keywords: alpine, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range, calm
PMR191-05 Italy, Campania, Isle of Capri: map of the island on ceramic tiles, on a terrace in the town. Keywords: colourful, heritage, plan, illustration, geography, guide
PMR171-04 U.S.A., California, San Francisco: view to the north-east from Twin Peaks over the San Francisco Peninsula, across the bay to Oakland. Market Street divides the city into two grid systems of street planning. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city, panorama
PMR-D2712 Turkey, Erzurum: aerial view of housing estates on the edge of the mountains, west of Erzurum. Keywords: geography, geographical, bird's eye view, panorama, vista, town planning
PMR-D2504 Iran, Isfahan: Naqsh-e Jahan Square is the world's second largest, after Tiananmen, and was planned by Shah Abbas the Great in 1602 as the centre of his new capital. Originally used for polo games, now offering flower beds and reflecting pools. Horse-drawn carriage passing Lotfollah Mosque. Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, frescoes, reflections, pool
PMR-D2503 Iran, Isfahan: Naqsh-e Jahan Square is the world's second largest, after Tiananmen, and was planned by Shah Abbas the Great in 1602 as the centre of his new capital. Originally used for polo games, now offering flower beds and reflecting pools. One of many horse-drawn carriages offering rides round the square. Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, frescoes, reflections, pool
PMR-D2501 Iran, Isfahan: Naqsh-e Jahan Square is the world's second largest, after Tiananmen, and was planned by Shah Abbas the Great in 1602 as the centre of his new capital. Originally used for polo games, now offering flower beds and reflecting pools. Horse-drawn carriage awaiting custom. Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, frescoes, reflections, pool
PMR-D2500 Iran, Isfahan: Naqsh-e Jahan Square is the world's second largest, after Tiananmen, and was planned by Shah Abbas the Great in 1602 as the centre of his new capital. Originally used for polo games, now offering flower beds and reflecting pools. Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, frescoes, reflections, pool
PMR-D1973 England, Northumberland, Holy Island, Lindisfarne Castle (National Trust), on its whinstone hill, Beblowe Hill, was founded in the 16th century but much modified by Sir Edwin Lutyens at the beginning of the 20th century. Here, the walled garden, planned by Gertrude Jekyll, a short distance from the castle. Keywords: architecture, fortifications, castle, conservation, preservation, estate, ancestral home, historic, culture, picturesque, heritage
PMR-D1972 England, Northumberland, Holy Island, Lindisfarne Castle (National Trust), on its whinstone hill, Beblowe Hill, was founded in the 16th century but much modified by Sir Edwin Lutyens at the beginning of the 20th century. Here, the walled garden, planned by Gertrude Jekyll, a short distance from the castle. Keywords: architecture, fortifications, castle, conservation, preservation, estate, ancestral home, historic, culture, picturesque, heritage
PMR485-12 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schleissheim: west facade of the New Palace built 1701-27 for Elector Max Emanuel of Bavaria to plans of architects Enrico Zuccalli and Joseph Effner, with part of the formal gardens designed by the Frenchmen, Carbonet and Girard, a riot of colour. Keywords: architecture, colourful, formal gardens, Schleißheimer Schloß, Baroque architecture, Schloss Schleissheim, park, flower gardens
PMR485-11 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schleissheim: west facade of the New Palace built 1701-27 for Elector Max Emanuel of Bavaria to plans of architects Enrico Zuccalli and Joseph Effner, with newly-installed fountains. Keywords: architecture, formal gardens, Schleißheimer Schloß, Baroque architecture, Schloss Schleissheim, park, flower gardens
PMR473-10 Spain, Catelonia, Barcelona: Parc Guell, planned and executed by Antoni Gaudí at the beginning of the 20th century: The stairway leading up to the promenade deck, with the "Hall of One Hundred Columns" at the top of the steps and fountains in the middle. Keywords: artistic, colourful, national heritage, historic, culture, picturesque
PMR473-09 Spain, Catelonia, Barcelona: Parc Guell, planned and executed by Antoni Gaudí at the beginning of the 20th century: A giant, mosaic lizard in the centre of the stairway, also acts as a fountain. Keywords: artistic, colourful, national heritage, historic, culture, picturesque
PMR473-08 Spain, Catelonia, Barcelona: Parc Guell, planned and executed by Antoni Gaudí at the beginning of the 20th century: Inclined columns of the grotto-like gallery under the promenade. Keywords: artistic, national heritage, culture
PMR473-07 Spain, Catelonia, Barcelona: Parc Guell, planned and executed by Antoni Gaudí at the beginning of the 20th century: The rainwater catchment channels lead water through concealed pipes to irregate the park. Keywords: artistic, colourful, national heritage, historic, culture, picturesque
PMR473-06 Spain, Catelonia, Barcelona: Parc Guell, planned and executed by Antoni Gaudí at the beginning of the 20th century: A serpentine, endless bench, formed from a mosaic of broken tiles, on the roof of the "Hall of One Hundred Columns". The local inhabitants, as well as the tourists, use the bench to relax. Keywords: artistic, colourful, national heritage, historic, culture, picturesque
PMR473-05 Spain, Catelonia, Barcelona: Parc Guell, planned and executed by Antoni Gaudí at the beginning of the 20th century: A serpentine, endless bench, formed from a mosaic of broken tiles, on the roof of the "Hall of One Hundred Columns". Keywords: artistic, colourful, national heritage, historic, culture, picturesque
PMR473-04 Spain, Catelonia, Barcelona: Parc Guell, planned and executed by Antoni Gaudí at the beginning of the 20th century: a striking wrought-iron fence, with gallery and raised promenade behind. Keywords: architecture, national heritage, historic, culture, picturesque, artistic, iron-working
PMR473-03 Spain, Catelonia, Barcelona: Expiatory Temple of the Sagrada Familia, being built since 1882 to plans of Antoni Gaudí: Details of the carved figures on the east (Nativity) facade. Keywords: architecture, artistic, church, cathedral, stone-carving, Christian, culture, historic, national heritage
PMR473-02 Spain, Catelonia, Barcelona: Expiatory Temple of the Sagrada Familia, being built since 1882 to plans of Antoni Gaudí: Newly completed columns and roof of the nave. Keywords: architecture, cathedral, church, Christian, culture, historic, national heritage
PMR471-08 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schleissheim: west facade of the New Palace built 1701-27 for Elector Max Emanuel of Bavaria to plans of architects Enrico Zuccalli and Joseph Effner. Keywords: architecture, winter, snow scene, Schleißheimer Schloß, Baroque architecture, Schloss Schleissheim, park
PMR467-01 Romania, Wallachia, Bucharest: the University, built 1857-69 to plans of architect Alexandru Orascu. Traces of bullet holes on the facade after the 1989 uprising, have been removed. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, education, Neo-classical, Dacia, capital city, Bucuresti, culture, historic, national heritage
PMR458-03 Slovakia, Bratislava: Slovakia's National Theatre, built according to plans of Viennese architects in 1884-6. The Ganymede Fountain, in front of the theatre, is the work of V.O. Tilgner. Keywords: picturesque, culture, capital city, Pressburg, architecture, national heritage
PMR455-09 Hungary, Szeged: facade of the monumental Votive Church, built between 1913 and 1929 according to plans of Frigyes Schulek, showing the 3-metre-high figure of the Virgin and Child and mosaics of the Apostles. Keywords: national heritage, stone carvings, sculpture, architecture, historical, Christian, religion
PMR455-07 Hungary, Szeged: facade of the monumental Votive Church, built between 1913 and 1929 according to plans of Frigyes Schulek. Keywords: national heritage, architecture, historical, Christian, religion
PMR453-12 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schleissheim: west facade of the New Palace built 1701-27 for Elector Max Emanuel of Bavaria to plans of architects Enrico Zuccalli and Joseph Effner, with part of the formal gardens designed by the Frenchmen, Carbonet and Girard.. Keywords: architecture, formal gardens, Schleißheimer Schloß, Baroque architecture, Schloss Schleissheim, park, flower gardens
PMR453-11 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schleissheim: west facade of the New Palace built 1701-27 for Elector Max Emanuel of Bavaria to plans of architects Enrico Zuccalli and Joseph Effner, with part of the formal gardens designed by the Frenchmen, Carbonet and Girard.. Keywords: architecture, formal gardens, Schleißheimer Schloß, Baroque architecture, Schloss Schleissheim, park, flower gardens
PMR453-07 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schleissheim: west facade of the New Palace built 1701-27 for Elector Max Emanuel of Bavaria to plans of architects Enrico Zuccalli and Joseph Effner. Oblique view. Keywords: architecture, formal gardens, Schleißheimer Schloß, Baroque architecture, Schloss Schleissheim, park, flower gardens
PMR453-06 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schleissheim: west facade of the New Palace built 1701-27 for Elector Max Emanuel of Bavaria to plans of architects Enrico Zuccalli and Joseph Effner, with formal gardens. Keywords: architecture, flower gardens, park, Schloss Schleissheim, Baroque architecture, Schleißheimer Schloß, formal gardens
PMR523-12 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schleissheim: winter sunshine on the New Palace built 1701-27 for Elector Max Emanuel of Bavaria to plans of architects Enrico Zuccalli and Joseph Effner, with canal and part of the formal gardens designed by the Frenchmen, Carbonet and Girard. Keywords: architecture, park, Schloss Schleissheim, Baroque architecture, Schleißheimer Schloß, formal gardens, reflections, winter
PMR523-11 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schleissheim: winter sunshine on the New Palace built 1701-27 for Elector Max Emanuel of Bavaria to plans of architects Enrico Zuccalli and Joseph Effner, with canal and part of the formal gardens designed by the Frenchmen, Carbonet and Girard. Keywords: architecture, park, Schloss Schleissheim, Baroque architecture, Schleißheimer Schloß, formal gardens, reflections, winter
PMR523-10 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schleissheim: winter sunshine on the New Palace built 1701-27 for Elector Max Emanuel of Bavaria to plans of architects Enrico Zuccalli and Joseph Effner, with canal and part of the formal gardens designed by the Frenchmen, Carbonet and Girard. Keywords: architecture, park, Schloss Schleissheim, Baroque architecture, Schleißheimer Schloß, formal gardens, reflections, winter
PMR126K-32 Germany, Brandenburg, Potsdam: the Orangery in Sans Souci Park, built 1851-62 to plans of L. Persius, with part of the flower gardens in the foreground. Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque
PMR126K-12 Germany, Brandenburg, Potsdam: facade of Sans Souci Palace, "a masterwork of Prussian Rococo", built 1745 to plans of Frederick the Great. The stone carving was done by F.C. Glume. Keywords: East Germany, Rococo, picturesque, architecture, historic, national heritage, metropolis
PMR125K-36 Germany, Brandenburg, Potsdam: Sans Souci Palace, planned by Frederick the Great in 1745, with fountain and vine terraces. Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque
PMR107K-09 Peru, Lima: Basilica Catedral (1535) in Plaza de Armas, destroyed in the earthquake of 1746, but rebuilt to the same plans. Keywords: capital city, street scene, architecture, Plaza Mayor, religious architecture, church, Lima Cathedral, colonial architecture, Spanish Baroque
PMR084K-26 Pause for a beer while planning which sight to see next. Keywords: Czech capital, historic, national heritage, metropolis, architecture, refreshment
PMR079K-23 Germany, Hessen, Lorsch: plan of the former Benedictine Monastery, founded in the 8th century. A UNESCO World Heritage Site. Keywords: historic town, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage, Carolingian architecture
PMR024K-10 Malaysia, Selangor, Kuala Lumpur: The famous Moorish-style railway station in Kuala Lumpur, built in 1911; the architect was A.B. Hubbock, who also contributed to the planning of the Selangor Council Building. Keywords: archtecture
PMR023K-26 Malaysia, Selangor, Kuala Lumpur: The former Selangor Council Building, completed in 1897 from the plans of architect A.C. Norman, seen from the Padang (now called Merdeka Square). Now overshadowed by modern tower blocks. Keywords: architecture
PMR023K-07 Viet Nam: Cu Chi tunnels, 35 kilometres north west of Saigon, which were used to conceal Viet Cong movements from the eyes of U.S. Troops. The tunnel system extended for about 200 kilometres. Here, the planning and conference room of the guerillas on the surface, covered by a rattan roof. Keywords: Vietnam
PMR023K-06 Viet Nam: Cu Chi tunnels, 35 kilometres north west of Saigon, which were used to conceal Viet Cong movements from the eyes of U.S. Troops. The tunnel system extended for about 200 kilometres. Here, the planning and conference room of the guerillas on the surface, covered by a rattan roof. Keywords: Vietnam
PMR023K-03 Viet Nam, Cu Chi: Plan of the Cu Chi tunnels, 35 kilometres north west of Saigon, which were used to conceal Viet Cong movements from the eyes of U.S. Troops. The tunnel system extended for about 200 kilometres. Keywords: Vietnam, guerillas
PMR021K-08 France, Savoy, Chamonix: Mont Blanc (4807 metres) & Aiguille du Midi (3842 metres) from Plan de la Cry, with trees in autumn colours in the foreground. Keywords: Alps, mountains
PMR021K-07 France, Savoy, Chamonix: Mont Blanc (4807 metres) from Plan de la Cry, with autumn foliage in the foreground. Keywords: Alps, mountains
PMR015K-34 Iraq: Babylon ("Bab El" = "Gate of the Gods"): probably dating from the 3rd millennium BC, capital of southern Mesopotamia under Hammurabi (1792-1750 BC), later the greatest city of its day under Nebuchadnezzar II (604-562 BC): plan of the city under Nebuchadnezzar II in 600 BC. Keywords: archeology, excavations, Mesopotamia, Bible
PMR014K-20 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Purple and yellow colour contrasts in the flower beds at the Botanical Gardens, Munich. Keywords: gardens, flora, flowering plants, garden planning, colors
PMR001K-28 Poland: Plan of the nature reserve at Gorki Wschodnie near Gdansk.
PMR040K-06 Romania, Maramures, Baia Mare: Notice board with plan and history of the open air ethnological museum.
PMR074K-13 Spain, Lanzarote: "Monumento al Campesino" ("Monument to the Farmers"), planned and designed by César Manrique. Here: a spiral stairway leads down into a volcanic crater which provides access to the domed restaurant. Above: the museum of farmers' and craftsmens' implements. Keywords: Canary Islands, volcanic, leisure, holidays, sunshine
PMR074K-12 Spain, Lanzarote: "Monumento al Campesino" ("Monument to the Farmers"), planned and designed by César Manrique. Here: the flight of steps leading down from the monument to the patio, shaded by palm trees. Keywords: Canary Islands, volcanic, leisure, holidays, sunshine
PMR074K-11 Spain, Lanzarote; "Monumento al Campesino" ("Monument to the Farmers"), planned and designed by César Manrique. Here: the doorway leading to the dazzling white courtyard. Keywords: Canary Islands, sunshine, holidays, leisure, volcanic
PMR072K-12 Sweden, Gothenburg: Statue of King Gustav II Adolf in Gustav Adolf Square, Gothenburg, with the Commodity Exchange Building behind, built 1844-9 to the plans of Johan Ekmans. Keywords: architecture, monuments
PMR061K-30 Bulgaria, Burgas: Orthodox Church of Saints Kiril and Methodi, built 1894-5 to plans of architect Ricardo Toscani.
PMR417-02 Slovakia, Kezmarok (formerly Kesmark): the New Protestant Church, completed in 1894, after plans provided by the Danish architect Theophil Hansen (who also designed the Greek Academy of Science, and the Greek National Library). Keywords: cottages, Kesmark, historic, heritage, Czechoslovakia, architecture
PMR552-9 Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur: The famous Moorish-style railway station, built in 1911. The architect was A.B. Hubbock, who also contributed to the planning of the Selangor Council Building (q.v.) Keywords: architecture, railway architecture
PMR551-4 The former Selangor Council Building (now called Bangunan Sultan Abdul Samad), completed in 1897 from plans of architect A.C. Norman, showing details of the Islamic architecture. Keywords: historic building, colonial architecture, clocktower, Islamic architecture
PMR551-3 Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur: The former Selangor Council Building (now called Bangunan Sultan Abdul Samad), completed in 1897 from plans of architect A.C. Norman. View through the ornamental fountain, with columns in the foreground. Keywords: historic building, Islamic architecture, clocktower, colonial architecture
PMR551-2 Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur: The former Selangor Council Building (now called Bangunan Sultan Abdul Samad), completed in 1897 from plans of architect A.C. Norman. View from the ornamental pool on the Padang (now called Merdeka Square). Keywords: historic building, Islamic architecture, clocktower, colonial architecture
PMR547-07 France, Savoy, Chamonix: Mont Blanc (4807 metres) from above Plan de la Cry, with the outskirts of Les Houches in the valley. Keywords: Alps, highest mountain, glacial, dramatic, rugged, hiking, scenery, spectacular, alpine, scenic, snow, mountains
PMR680-04 Russia, Siberia, Irkutsk: the Catholic Polish Curch, built for Polish exiles in wood in 1826, burnt down in 1879, and rebuilt in stone according to plans of the architect Tamulevich. Keywords: historic, architecture, colourful, national heritage, picturesque
PMR667-12 Germany, Berlin: main facade of (protestant) Berlin Cathedral, built 1894-1905, after plans of Julius Raschdorff to the order of Kaiser Wilhelm II; with fountain in the Lustgarten. Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque, capital city
PMR667-11 Germany, Berlin: Berlin Cathedral, built 1894-1905, after plans of Julius Raschdorff to the order of Kaiser Wilhelm II, with statue of St. George and the Dragon and the enormous Granite Bowl, carved from one boulder in 1830. Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque, capital city
PMR622-09 Turkey, Lycia, Patara: Already settled in the 7th century BC, the ancient site of Patara became one of the leading Lycian cities under the Romans, thanks to its flourishing harbour. When the battle against the sand was finally lost and the harbour silted up about 800 years ago, the city was abandoned. In recent years significant Roman building works have been freed from the sand. Here: this is believed to be the remains of a well known Roman lighthouse, mentioned a number of times in written histories. Reconstruction is planned. Keywords: Roman remains, Roman architecture, Graeco-Roman remains, archeological excavations, cities of antiquity
PMR605-02 Malta, Mdina: St. Peter and Paul Cathedral, erected according to plans of Lorenzo Gafa in 1702, after the old cathedral was destroyed in the earthquake of 1693. Keywords: architecture, neo-Gothic
PMR580-09 Russia, Goritzi: Notice board with numbered plan of the Monastery of St Kirill on Lake Beloye (in English). The monastery was founded in 1397 and is the second largest in Russia.

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