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PMR143-02 Bulgaria, Sofia: dominating the city from the highest point - the Alexander Nevsky Orthodox Cathedral, built in 1912 in memory of those who died during the Bulgarian war of independence. Keywords: capital city, metropolis, architecture, heritage, culture, historic
PMR-D13371 Greece, Island of Symi: the clocktower or belltower (1881), standing on the point, separates the two bays Keywords: culture, Dodecanese, Greek Islands, harbour, Hellas, island hopping, moorings, picturesque, pleasure boats, traditional, yachts
PMR131-03 Germany, Bavaria, Frankische Schweiz: houses built on and between the pointed limestone pinnacles in the village of Tuchersfeld in the Ailsbach Valley. Keywords: national heritage, picturesque, architecture, timber-framed, geology, geological
PMR063-04 South Africa, Western Cape Province: Duiker Point, Cape Peninsula, with wreck of the tanker "Romeria" which broke away from its towline 3-4 months previously (1977) in a gale, while being towed to the scrapyard. Now to be scrapped in situ. Keywords: headland, rocks, surf, settlements, salvage
PMR063-03 South Africa, Western Cape Province: the Cape of Good Hope - Cape Point - meeting point of the Atlantic and Indian Oceans: view north, looking towards Muizenberg and Cape Town Keywords: headland, seascape, picturesque, coastline
PMR063-02 South Africa, Western Cape Province: the Cape of Good Hope - Cape Point - meeting point of the Atlantic and Indian Oceans Keywords: headland, bay, cove, sand, promontary, seascape, picturesque
PMR055-11 Rhodesia, Victoria Falls: looking back to the main falls from Angel Point Keywords: waterfalls, cascade, water power, overflow, inundation, deluge, hydro power
PMR055-10 Rhodesia, Victoria Falls: the Rainbow Falls, from Angel Point (seasonally depleted), approximately 100 metres high Keywords: waterfalls, cascade, water power, overflow, inundation, deluge, hydro power
PMR-D12034 Greece, Island of Symi: the clocktower (1881), on the point, separates the two bays, with a colourful array of classical facades on the terraced hillside, reaching down to the waterfront. Keywords: culture, Dodecanese, fishing boats, Greek Islands, harbour, Hellas, island hopping, moorings, picturesque, pleasure boats, traditional, yachts
PMR-D12033 Greece, Island of Symi: a colourful array of classical facades on the terraced hillside, with church and belltower. The clocktower, on the point, dates from 1881. Keywords: culture, Dodecanese, fishing boats, Greek Islands, harbour, Hellas, island hopping, moorings, picturesque, pleasure boats, traditional, yachts
PMR-D10919 Germany, Bavaria, Munich: the gilded figure of Maria with the infant Jesus, on her column, which is regarded as the central point of the city. Keywords: architecture, culture, historical, national heritage, tourist attraction
PMR-D8890 Argentina, Puerto Punta Bandera: departure point for cruise catamarans visiting the glaciers on Lago Argentino; the harbour, with rainbow. Keywords: South America, jetty, moorings, port, Latin America, Andes, Patagonia, lake
PMR-D7927 Germany, Bavaria, Mittelfranken, Schillingsfürst: late 18th century baroque castle of the Princes of Hohenlohe-Schillingsfürst, now a falconry centre and health resort. It lies on the highest point of the Franconian Heights (545 metres), overlooking the town of Sschillingsfürst. Keywords: picturesque, architecture, Romantische Strasse, Romantic Road, culture, mediaeval, heritage, historic, colourful
PMR-D7926 Germany, Bavaria, Mittelfranken, Schillingsfürst: late 18th century baroque castle of the Princes of Hohenlohe-Schillingsfürst, now a falconry centre and health resort. It lies on the highest point of the Franconian Heights (545 metres), overlooking the town of Sschillingsfürst. Keywords: picturesque, architecture, Romantische Strasse, Romantic Road, culture, mediaeval, heritage, historic, colourful
PMR-D7925 Germany, Bavaria, Mittelfranken, Schillingsfürst: late 18th century baroque castle of the Princes of Hohenlohe-Schillingsfürst, now a falconry centre and health resort. It lies on the highest point of the Franconian Heights (545 metres), overlooking the town of Sschillingsfürst. Keywords: picturesque, architecture, Romantische Strasse, Romantic Road, culture, mediaeval, heritage, historic, colourful
PMR-D7416 Morocco, Meknes: the Moroccan flag with five-pointed star symbolising the five pillars of Islam. Keywords: Africa, Muslim, Islam, colourful, Maghreb, royal city
PMR-D6747 Northern Ireland, County Antrim, Causeway Coast: view from the cliff-top path to the west, with the "Giant's Chimneys" and Lacada Point. Keywords: picturesque, nature, cliffs, geology, National Trust, UNESCO, scenic
PMR-D6282 Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Nördlingen: defenders' gallery on the town wall, with the only "pointed defence tower". Nördlingen is the only German town with an unbroken town wall which one can circumambulate. Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture
PMR-D6000 Oman, Taqah: view of the town and its beach from a look-out point on the neighbouring cliffs. Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, geology, cliffs, picturesque, colourful, surf, sand, panorama
PMR-D5999 Oman, Taqah: view of the town and its beach from a look-out point on the neighbouring cliffs. Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, geology, cliffs, picturesque, colourful, surf, sand, panorama
PMR-D5901 Oman, the Saih Katenah: view from Lady Di's Point, 2200m, in the Jebel Akhdar Mountains on the Saiq Plateau, on the lip of Wadi Al Ayn, with Omani drivers wearing traditional dishdashas in the foreground. Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, rugged, barren, bleak, treeless, untamed, rocky, wild, geology, dirt-track, limestone, chasm
PMR-D5900 Oman, the Saih Katenah: view from Lady Di's Point, 2200m, in the Jebel Akhdar Mountains on the Saiq Plateau, on the lip of Wadi Al Ayn, with the village of Al Ayn on its rocky spur. Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, rugged, barren, bleak, treeless, untamed, rocky, wild, geology, dirt-track, limestone, chasm
PMR-D5899 Oman, the Saih Katenah: view from Lady Di's Point, 2200m, in the Jebel Akhdar Mountains on the Saiq Plateau, on the lip of Wadi Al Ayn, with the village of A'Sheragah and its terraces. Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, rugged, barren, bleak, treeless, untamed, rocky, wild, geology, dirt-track, limestone, chasm
PMR-D5898 Oman, the Saih Katenah: view from Lady Di's Point, 2200m, in the Jebel Akhdar Mountains on the Saiq Plateau, on the lip of Wadi Al Ayn. Villages of A'Sheragah (left) and Al Ayn (right) on the far side. Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, rugged, barren, bleak, treeless, untamed, rocky, wild, geology, dirt-track, limestone, chasm
PMR-D5478 Greece, Island of Symi, Gialos: the clocktower, built in 1881, on the point, separating the two bays. Keywords: Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, harbour, island hopping, quayside, jetty, architecture, picturesque
PMR-D5463 Greece, Island of Symi, Gialos: the clocktower, built in 1881, with the police department (left) on the point, separating the two bays. Keywords: Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, harbour, island hopping, quayside, jetty, architecture, picturesque
PMR-D2880 Greece, Island of Rhodes, Lindos: view of the town from the acropolis, with the 14th century Panagia Church and its belltower and the Platia Eleftherias, the starting point for buses and taxis. Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, picturesque, historic, mediaeval, architecture, Byzantine, Rhodos, Rodos, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, Knights Hospitaller, panorama
PMR-D1200 People's Republic of China, Tibet: a lookout terrace on the Yarlung Tsangpo/Brahmaputra River, at a former river-burial point. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion, landscape
PMR-D0867 Myanmar, Mandalay: pointing, standing Buddha (Shweyattaw Buddha) in the Byar Deik Paye Pagoda near the summit of Mandalay Hill. According to legend he once prophiesied that a great city would arise here in the year 2400 of the Buddhist Era (1857 AD, the year King Mindon founded Mandalay). Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples
PMR-D0542 Thailand, Pattaya: PATTAYA look-out point overlooking the harbour. The letters are illuminated at night and can be seen from afar. Keywords: Siam, holiday resort, seaside, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, sunshine, night life, beach
PMR-D0487 Greece, Island of Symi: the clocktower on the point, and waterfront houses. Keywords: Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, harbour, yachts, fishing boats, pleasure boats, moorings, island hopping
PMR-D0486 Greece, Island of Symi: the church and belltower on the point, overlooking the harbour. Keywords: Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, harbour, yachts, fishing boats, pleasure boats, moorings, island hopping
PMR-D0473 Greece, Island of Symi: view of the bay of Symi port, with the clocktower on the point. Keywords: Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, harbour, yachts, fishing boats, pleasure boats, moorings, island hopping
PMR331-03 Sweden, Stockholm: Stadshuset from the Klara Mälar-Strand, starting point for pleasure cruising trips. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, imposing, capital city, quayside, jetty
PMR266-02 U.S.A., Florida, Key West: at the southernmost point of continental U.S.A., 90 miles from Cuba. Keywords: extremities, buoy, colourful, historic, heritage
PMR266-01 U.S.A., Florida, Key West: at the southernmost point of continental U.S.A., 90 miles from Cuba. Keywords: extremities, buoy, colourful, historic, heritage
PMR282-01 Turkey, Troy: shepherd boy with flock near Kumkale Point. Keywords: picturesque, contryside, nature, bucholic, sheep, grazing
PMR281-03 Greece: lagoon, forming the northernmost point of the Aegean Sea, near Porto Lago. Haunt of Common Terns. Keywords: landscape, seascape, mountains, peaceful, tranquil, isolated, unpopulated
PMR268-08 U.S.A., Florida, Miami, Kennedy Space Center, Cape Canaveral: giant crawler-tractor-platform for conveying the rockets from the Vehicle Assembly Building to the launch point. Keywords: space vehicles, lunar modules, Saturn V, NASA, research, space technology, launch vehicles, rocket launches
PMR265-12 U.S.A., Florida, Key West: at the southernmost point of continental U.S.A., 90 miles from Cuba. Keywords: extremities
PMR257-06 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Reit-im-Winkl: skier pointing to the "Wilder Kaiser" mountain from the top of the Steinplatte (1860 metres). Keywords: alpine, outdoor life, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range, mountain peaks, winter sports, skiing, snow scene, piste
PMR227-01 Greece, Athens: Tower of the Winds, in the Roman Agora, decorated with figures representing the winds from 8 compass points. Built in the 1st century BC to contain an ingenious water clock designed by Andronikus Kyrrhestes. Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, Greek, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, architecture, classical, heritage, monument, capital city
PMR224-07 Greece, Delphi: view of the site from the highest point, with the Temple of Apollo, Treasure House of the Athenians, and in the distance, the Gymnasion and Marmaria. Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, Greek, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations
PMR216-09 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Passau: confluence of the Rivers Danube (left) and Inn (right). The different coloured waters flow side by side for several hundred metres beforemerging. View fron "Dreiflüsse-eck" ("three-river-point") Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, River Danube, River Inn, River Ilz, confluence, architecture, bishopric, port
PMR-D3968 People's Republic of China, Shanghai: feeding the goldfish in Yuyuan Garden, originally laid out in 1577. Keywords: colourful, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, child, toddler, pointing, curiosity
PMR-D3785 People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Yangshuo: bamboo rafting on the Yulong River with its remarkable landscape of tree-covered karst hills. Stacked rafts for return to the starting point. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, boats, waterway, sightseeing, extraordinary, breathtaking, topography, geology, limestone
PMR-D3774 People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Yangshuo: finishing point of the bamboo rafting on the Yulong River with its remarkable landscape of tree-covered karst hills. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, boats, waterway, sightseeing, extraordinary, breathtaking, topography, geology, limestone
PMR-D3762 People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Yangshuo: starting point for the bamboo rafting on the Yulong River with its remarkable landscape of tree-covered karst hills. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, boats, waterway, sightseeing, extraordinary, breathtaking, topography, geology, limestone
PMR-D1399 People's Republic of China, Tibet: check point and entry to Everest/Qomolangma Nature Reserve. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1234 People's Republic of China, Tibet: Samye Monastery, the first Buddhist monastery in Tibet, founded in the late 8th century in the reign of King Trisong Detsen, is laid out in the form of a mandala, representing the Buddhist cosmos. This picture: the green stupa, one of four, including black, white and red, standing at the four points of the compass. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1202 People's Republic of China, Tibet: shrine at the lookout terrace on the Yarlung Tsangpo/Brahmaputra River, at a former river-burial point. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion, landscape
PMR-D1201 People's Republic of China, Tibet: a lookout terrace on the Yarlung Tsangpo/Brahmaputra River, at a former river-burial point. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion, landscape
PMR176-05 U.S.A., New York State, Niagara Falls: the irregular lip of the American Falls, with Prospect Point Observation Tower, Rainbow Bridge, and Rainbow Carillon Tower. Keywords: heritage, picturesque, waterfalls, spume, white water, foam, cataract, cascade, force, deluge
PMR169-01 U.S.A., California, San Francisco: Golden Gate Suspension Bridge, opened in 1937, until 1964 the longest suspension bridge in the world. View from Fort Point. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city, engineering, link, artery
PMR168-12 U.S.A., California, San Francisco: Golden Gate Suspension Bridge, opened in 1937, until 1964 the longest suspension bridge in the world. View from Fort Point. The bridge was built incorporating a special span, to clear the historic fort. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city, engineering, link, artery
PMR166-12 U.S.A., Utah, Bryce Canyon: poplar saplings, eking out a precarious existence: Sunset Point, looking towards Sunrise Point. Keywords: spectacular, geology, ecology, fissure, erosion, strata, nature, picturesque, scenic, photogenic, heritage, pinnacles
PMR166-11 U.S.A., Utah, Bryce Canyon: serried ranks, as far as the eye can see - the view from Sunset Point. Keywords: spectacular, geology, ecology, fissure, erosion, strata, nature, picturesque, scenic, photogenic, heritage, pinnacles
PMR166-09 U.S.A., Utah, Bryce Canyon: view from Sunset Point. Keywords: spectacular, geology, ecology, fissure, erosion, strata, nature, picturesque, scenic, photogenic, heritage, pinnacles
PMR166-04 U.S.A., Utah, Bryce Canyon: flowers of Point-tip Bladderpod (Physaria floribunda) Keywords: nature, flora, flower, wildflower, botany, botanical, colourful, yellow, Brassicaciae
PMR165-08 U.S.A., Utah, Bryce Canyon: view from Bryce point. In the foreground is "the alligator". Keywords: spectacular, geology, ecology, fissure, erosion, strata, nature, picturesque, scenic, photogenic, heritage, pinnacles
PMR165-04 U.S.A., Utah, Bryce Canyon: Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel (Callospermophilus lateralis) at Bryce Point. Fully grown, it is about 25 cm. long. Keywords: nature, photogenic, Sciuridae, Mammalia, rodents, furry, fauna, wild animals
PMR165-03 U.S.A., Utah, Bryce Canyon: Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel (Callospermophilus lateralis) at Bryce Point. Fully grown, it is about 25 cm. long. Keywords: nature, photogenic, Sciuridae, Mammalia, rodents, furry, fauna, wild animals
PMR165-02 U.S.A., Utah, Bryce Canyon: Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel (Callospermophilus lateralis) at Bryce Point. Fully grown, it is about 25 cm. long. Keywords: nature, photogenic, Sciuridae, Mammalia, rodents, furry, fauna, wild animals
PMR164-06 U.S.A., Utah, Bryce Canyon: view from Sunrise Point. Keywords: spectacular, geology, ecology, fissure, erosion, strata, nature, picturesque, scenic, photogenic, heritage, pinnacles
PMR163-10 U.S.A., Arizona, Grand Canyon National Park: depth of the canyon is about one mile, and distance rim-to-rim up to 18 miles. Spectacular outcrops from the south rim in the region of Havasupai Point. Typical semi-circular erosion of cliffs to form an "amphitheatre". Seen from the air. Keywords: spectacular, geology, ecology, Colorado River, fissure, erosion, strata, nature, picturesque, scenic, photogenic, UNESCO, heritage, aerial view
PMR163-09 U.S.A., Arizona, Grand Canyon National Park: depth of the canyon is about one mile, and distance rim-to-rim up to 18 miles. Spectacular outcrops from the south rim in the region of Havasupai Point. Seen from the air. Keywords: spectacular, geology, ecology, Colorado River, fissure, erosion, strata, nature, picturesque, scenic, photogenic, UNESCO, heritage, aerial view
PMR163-02 U.S.A., Arizona, Grand Canyon National Park: depth of the canyon is about one mile, and distance rim-to-rim up to 18 miles. Evening outlook from Grandview Point, with Pinyon Pines in the foreground. Keywords: spectacular, geology, ecology, Colorado River, fissure, erosion, strata, nature, picturesque, scenic, photogenic, UNESCO, heritage
PMR163-01 U.S.A., Arizona, Grand Canyon National Park: depth of the canyon is about one mile, and distance rim-to-rim up to 18 miles. Evening outlook from Grandview Point. Keywords: spectacular, geology, ecology, Colorado River, fissure, erosion, strata, nature, picturesque, scenic, photogenic, UNESCO, heritage
PMR162-12 U.S.A., Arizona, Grand Canyon National Park: depth of the canyon is about one mile, and distance rim-to-rim up to 18 miles. Late afternoon at Grandview Point; view looking north-east, with "Wotan's Throne" and "Vishnu Temple" visible. Keywords: spectacular, geology, ecology, Colorado River, fissure, erosion, strata, nature, picturesque, scenic, photogenic, UNESCO, heritage
PMR162-11 U.S.A., Arizona, Grand Canyon National Park: depth of the canyon is about one mile, and distance rim-to-rim up to 18 miles. Late afternoon at Grandview Point (7399 feet), with the branch of a Pinyon Pine. Keywords: spectacular, geology, ecology, Colorado River, fissure, erosion, strata, nature, picturesque, scenic, photogenic, UNESCO, heritage
PMR162-10 U.S.A., Arizona, Grand Canyon National Park: depth of the canyon is about one mile, and distance rim-to-rim up to 18 miles. View through the trees at Moran Point. Keywords: spectacular, geology, ecology, Colorado River, fissure, erosion, strata, nature, picturesque, scenic, photogenic, UNESCO, heritage
PMR162-09 U.S.A., Arizona, Grand Canyon National Park: depth of the canyon is about one mile, and distance rim-to-rim up to 18 miles. Moran Point. Keywords: spectacular, geology, ecology, Colorado River, fissure, erosion, strata, nature, picturesque, scenic, photogenic, UNESCO, heritage
PMR162-06 U.S.A., Arizona, Grand Canyon National Park: depth of the canyon is about one mile, and distance rim-to-rim up to 18 miles. View from Lipan Point, looking west. Keywords: spectacular, geology, ecology, Colorado River, fissure, erosion, strata, nature, picturesque, scenic, photogenic, UNESCO, heritage
PMR162-05 U.S.A., Arizona, Grand Canyon National Park: depth of the canyon is about one mile, and distance rim-to-rim up to 18 miles. View from Lipan Point, looking north. Keywords: spectacular, geology, ecology, Colorado River, fissure, erosion, strata, nature, picturesque, scenic, photogenic, UNESCO, heritage
PMR161-06 U.S.A., Arizona, Grand Canyon National Park: depth of the canyon is about one mile, and distance rim-to-rim up to 18 miles. View from Yavapai Point on the south rim. Keywords: spectacular, geology, ecology, Colorado River, fissure, erosion, strata, nature, picturesque, scenic, photogenic, UNESCO, heritage
PMR161-05 U.S.A., Arizona: Cushion Phlox (Phlox pulvinata) on the rim of the Grand Canyon at Yavapai Point. Keywords: flora, botany, botanical, colourful, flowers, pink, plant, creeper
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
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
PMR-D2051 Scotland, Caithness, John o'Groats: the famous signpost pointing to Land's End (876 miles). Keywords: seascape, skyscape, settlement, Highlands, tip of Scotland
PMR-D1992 England, Northumberland: Hadrian's Wall, built in the 2nd century AD, at one of the crossing points. Keywords: heritage, defence, fortifications , archeology, preservation, historic, culture, picturesque
PMR470-01 Romania. Transylvania, Fagaras Mountains: approaching the highest point of the Trans-Fagaras Pass (2034 metres) and close to the highest peak in Romania, Moldoveanu (2544 metres). Keywords: picturesque, wild, mountainous, steep, desolate, forbidding
PMR504-05 Cyprus (North): St. Hilarion Castle, "a picture-book castle for elf-kings" (Rose Macaulay). Named after a seventh-century hermit, the almost impregnable site has been a monastery, a fortress and a royal palace, occupied by Crusaders, Lusignans, Byzantines, Venetians and lastly used as a Turkish retreat from EOKA attacks in 1964. Here: view from the highest point, showing the approach road and Kyrenia Mountains. The level area was used by the Crusaders for jousting tournaments. Keywords: rocky pinnacle, fortifications, ruined castle, commanding view, crag
PMR496-07 Island of Crete, Aptera: the old Turkish fortress commands the passage of all shipping into and out of Soudha port. Keywords: national heritage, vantage point, castle, fortifications, defence, historic
PMR520-11 Italy, Sicily, Palermo: Quattro Canti (Piazza Vigliena): one of the four opposing facades (west), showing the four seasons, four kings of Sicily and the four patronesses of the city quarters, measured from this point. (summer, Philip II, Santa Ninfa of Seralcadio/Capo district). Laid out 1608-20 by Giulio Lasso in Baroque style. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, culture, historic, national heritage
PMR519-06 Italy, Sicily, Agrigento: the cathedral, San Gerlando, with adjoining square belltower, occupies the highest point of the old town. Keywords: national heritage, church, Catholic, architecture, Sicilia, historical
PMR516-04 Italy, Campania, Flegrean Fields (Campi Flegri): the Castle of Baia, from its strategic vantage point, commands the Gulf of Pozzuoli. Keywords: landscape, picturesque, volcanic, defence, fortress, fortifications
PMR115K-28 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 sheer, 200-metre-high walls of the "Siq" are only 2 metres apart at this point. Keywords: rose red city, geology, archeological site, Egyptian architecture, Greek architecture, Roman architecture, rock tombs, natural caves, Nabataean capital
PMR113K-14 USA, Oregon: lagoon behind the beach, and dwellings in the trees, from Winema Wayfinding Point. Keywords: countryside, cliffs, beach, breakers, deserted shore, coastline, rugged coast
PMR112K-26 Canada, Vancouver BC: Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden - the "Ting" or pavilion forms the focal point of the garden. Keywords: metropolis, Chinese architecture, Chinese gateway, Chinese, western seaboard, panorama, picturesque, Confucius, pagoda
PMR082K-23 England, London: View from the London Eye: Hungerford Bridge, Charing Cross Station, the Post Office Tower and Centre Point. Keywords: metropolis, panorama, city
PMR057K-03 Malta, Senglea: the famous watchtower "Gardjola" with eyes and ears, on Fort St. Michael, Senglea Point.
PMR056K-31 Malta, Gozo Dwejra: The "Azure Window", a natural arch in the cliffs at Dwejra Point, with passing boat.
PMR056K-02 Malta, Dwejra: The "Azure Window", a natural arch in the cliffs at Dwejra Point.
PMR053K-30 Gibraltar: The lighthouse at Europa Point, the southernmost tip of the Rock.
PMR053K-29 Gibraltar: The mosque at Europa Point.
PMR052K-32 Spain, Old Castile, Segovia: Casa de los Picos, a 15th century mansion whose facade is studded with pointed granite pyramids.
PMR052K-07 Spain, Galicia: The lighthouse on Cabo Finisterre (Cape Finisterre), long the world's most westerly point.
PMR046K-06 Costa Rica, Cartago: Irazu Volcano National Park, 3432 metres above sea level: view fom the highest point, with a sea of clouds obscuring the Atlantic Ocean.
PMR027K-20 Australia, Western Australia: Erupting "blowholes" at Point Quobba, near Carnarvon. Keywords: geology, tidal phenomena, breaking waves, surf, spray, rocky coast
PMR026K-29 Australia, Western Australia, Perth: Picnicking near Point Currie on the Swan River. Keywords: outdoor life, picnic, open air meals, holidays, free time, vacation
PMR038K-01 Namibia, Swakopmund: Two pelicans on a street lamp. Keywords: ornithology, birds, wild life, elevated vantage point
PMR073K-10 Spain, Lanzarote: "Jameos del Agua", a collapsed section of the enormous volcanic "tube" starting on Monte Corona, which has been landscaped with gardens and swimming pool, is one of the island's chief attractions. Here: the swimming pool from the highest point, with gardens. Keywords: Canary Islands, volcanic, leisure, holidays, sunshine
PMR066K-25 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Berchtesgaden: In winter 2005/6 the Königssee at Berchtesgaden froze over, a very unusual circumstance, and people were able to walk the length of the lake to the well known chapel of St. Bartholomä. Here, Red Deer have come to a feeding point at the edge of the forest, behind the chapel. Keywords: winter, ice, frozen lake, snow, Alps, mountains, wild animals, stags, antlers
PMR066K-24 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Berchtesgaden: In winter 2005/6 the Königssee at Berchtesgaden froze over, a very unusual circumstance, and people were able to walk the length of the lake to the well known chapel of St. Bartholomä. Here, Red Deer have come to a feeding point at the edge of the forest, behind the chapel. Keywords: winter, ice, frozen lake, snow, Alps, mountains, wild animals, stags, antlers
PMR062K-16 Bulgaria: Veliko Tarnovo, the first capital of Bulgaria from 1187. The site was previously used by the Thracians and then the Romans before the Bulgarians came, and is virtually surrounded by a loop of the River Yantra. The fortifications on Tsarevets Hill, built on Thracian/Byzantine foundations in the 12th and 13th centuries, showing the sole point of entry, and the entry gates from the town.
PMR429-08 Madeira, Ponta do Pargo: lighthouse on the most westerly point of Madeira, with flowering cacti in the foreground. Keywords: island, semi-tropical, resort, lush, luxuriant, flowers, cactus, botanical, botany
PMR419-08 Germany, Lower Saxony, Steinkirchen near Hamburg: "Altes Land" is an area bordering the River Elbe on the south west, and is one of the largest fruit-growing areas in Germany. It is also famous for its timber frame houses with ornamental brickwork. Modern brick church with adjacent timber belltower with pointed roof. Keywords: picturesque, architecture, half-timbered houses, timber frame houses, historic, heritage
PMR414-06 Czech Republic, Karlovy Vary (Karlsbad): Mlynska Colonnade, where the famous Libusin mineral curative waters may be drunk or bathed in. The River Tepla flows under the square at this point. Keywords: Karlsbad, cure, spa, mineral springs
PMR388-05 Australia, New South Wales: the Three Sisters and Jamison Valley from Echo Point in the Blue Mountains. Keywords: natural, picturesque, wildlife, flora and fauna, bush, nature
PMR388-03 Australia, New South Wales: the lighthouse on Cape Byron, "the most easterly point of the Australian mainland". Keywords: natural, nature, bush, flora and fauna, wildlife, coast, coastline, picturesque
PMR380-10 Australia, Northern Territory: Katherine Gorge National Park (Aboriginal: "Nitmiluk") - the fifth gorge, and furthest point of the trip, which is popular for swimming and picknicking. Keywords: outback, wilderness, bush, nature, natural, geology, vegetation, savannah, ecology, biotope, tropical
PMR380-09 Australia, Northern Territory: Katherine Gorge National Park (Aboriginal: "Nitmiluk") - looking back from the boat; Aborigine paintings of some antiquity may be seen high on the left wall of the gorge near this point. Keywords: outback, wilderness, bush, nature, natural, geology, vegetation, savannah, ecology, biotope, tropical
PMR379-01 Australia, Northern Territory: the Olgas (Kata Tjuta) from the air, with "Lookout Point" centre-right, and the "Valley of the Winds" behind. Keywords: outback, wilderness, bush, nature, natural, geology, vegetation, savannah, ecology, biotope, tropical
PMR378-05 Australia, Northern Territory: "Lookout Point" in the Olga Group (Kata Tjuta). Keywords: outback, wilderness, bush, nature, natural, geology, vegetation, savannah, ecology, biotope, tropical
PMR377-09 Australia, Northern Territory: view from the top of Ayers Rock or Uluru: the empty plain. The highest point is 348 metres above the plain. A smooth, sand-blasted shoulder of the monolith, showing part of the circuit road. Keywords: outback, tropical, biotope, ecology, savannah, vegetation, geology, natural, nature, bush, wilderness
PMR377-08 Australia, Northern Territory: view from the top of Ayers Rock or Uluru: the empty plain. The highest point is 348 metres above the plain. Pot holes eroded in the surface retain rainwater which is valuable to many animals and birds. Keywords: outback, monolith, tropical, biotope, ecology, savannah, vegetation, geology, natural, nature, bush, wilderness
PMR377-07 Australia, Northern Territory: view from the top of Ayers Rock or Uluru: the empty plain. The highest point is 348 metres above the plain. Keywords: outback, tropical, biotope, ecology, savannah, vegetation, geology, natural, nature, bush, wilderness
PMR373-09 Australia, Sydney: Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge from Mrs Macquaries Point. Keywords: architecture, harbour, antipodes, Oz, modern architecture
PMR372-10 Australia, Sydney: view from Sydney Tower, right foreground: St. Marys RC Cathedral; centre left: Art Gallery of NSW in the Domain; beyond: Darling Point, Point Piper and Vaucluse. Keywords: architecture, modern architecture, Oz, antipodes, harbour
PMR566-5 U.S.A., Chicago: Lake Shore Drive Bridge over the Chicago River, with Lake Point Tower and pleasure boat. Keywords: architecture, windy city, Lake Michigan, high rise buildings, tower blocks, skyscrapers
PMR562-2 Australia, Northern Territory, Darwin: Fannie Bay and beach, looking towards the city from East Point Road. Keywords: tropical
PMR557-5 Australia, Western Australia, Carnarvon, Point Quobba: incoming waves compress air through vents in the volcanic rock and water is erupted up to 20 metres in the air. Keywords: tropical, blow-holes, spray, sea coast, white water
PMR557-4 Australia, Western Australia, Carnarvon. Point Quobba: incoming waves compress air through vents in the volcanic rock and water is erupted up to 20 metres in the air. Keywords: tropical, blow-holes, spray, sea coast, white water
PMR557-3 Australia, Western Australia, Carnarvon, Point Quobba: incoming waves compress air through vents in the volcanic rock and water is erupted up to 20 metres in the air. Keywords: tropical, blow-holes, spray, sea coast, white water
PMR557-2 Australia, Western Australia, Carnarvon, Point Quobba: incoming waves compress air through vents in the volcanic rock and water is erupted up to 20 metres in the air. Keywords: tropical, white water, sea coast, spray, blow-holes
PMR554-6 Australia, Tasmania: Cradle Mountain/Lake St. Clair National Park: Cradle Mountain and Dove Lake, from Truganini Point. Keywords: wilderness, wild country, untamed nature, untamed
PMR552-11 Australia, New South Wales, The Blue Mountains: visitors viewing the Three Sisters and Jamison Valley from Echo Point. Keywords: rock pinnacles, rock formations
PMR632-08 England, London: view of the River Thames, the Ministry of Defence, Charing Cross Station and Hungerford Railway Bridge, with Centre Point and the Post Office Tower in the distance, from the "London Eye". Keywords: metropolis, millennium wheel, city, panorama
PMR354-10 Belgium, Bruges: yellow pansies are used universally for window boxes, as on this landing stage, starting point for canal trips round the city. Keywords: Brügge, historic, mediaeval, heritage, architecture, tradition
PMR594-01 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. View from the Pyramid of the Moon along the "Street of the Dead", with the Pyramid of the Sun on the left. The end of the street is about 4 kilometres from this point.
PMR587-08 Mexico, Tulum: "El Castillo", on the highest point of the Maya site at Tulum, may have been used as a beacon, as well as a temple.
PMR664-06 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: visitors photographing the view from one of the look-out points above Al-Deir, where one can look over Wadi Araba towards Israel and Palestine. Keywords: rose red city, geology, archeological site, Egyptian architecture, Greek architecture, Roman architecture, rock tombs, natural caves, Nabataean capital
PMR664-04 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: rugged scenery from one of the look-out points above Al-Deir, where visitors can look over Wadi Araba towards Israel and Palestine. Keywords: rose red city, geology, archeological site, Egyptian architecture, Greek architecture, Roman architecture, rock tombs, natural caves, Nabataean capital
PMR664-02 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: two of the look-out points above Al-Deir, where visitors can look over Wadi Araba towards Israel and Palestine. Keywords: rose red city, geology, archeological site, Egyptian architecture, Greek architecture, Roman architecture, rock tombs, natural caves, Nabataean capital
PMR661-05 USA, Oregon: coastal pool or lagoon behind the beach, seen from Winema Wayfinding Point. Keywords: countryside, coastline, deserted shore, breakers, beach

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