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PMR130-10 Monaco, Cote d'Azur: late afternoon in one of the narrow streets in the old quarter of Monaco. Keywords: Mediterranean, picturesque, colourful, wealthy, exclusive, prosperous, low-tax, tax haven, resort, holiday, principality, gambling
PMR130-09 Monaco, Cote d'Azur, Monte Carlo: view of the harbour entrance and commercial area from the old town on the promontory. Keywords: Mediterranean, picturesque, colourful, wealthy, exclusive, prosperous, low-tax, tax haven, resort, holiday, principality, gambling
PMR130-07 Monaco, Cote d'Azur, Monte Carlo: view of the Principality on its high promontory with its harbours and football pitch. The nearest building is the royal palace. Keywords: Mediterranean, picturesque, colourful, wealthy, exclusive, prosperous, low-tax, tax haven, resort, holiday, principality, gambling
PMR130-06 Monaco, Cote d'Azur, Monte Carlo: a colourful corner of the Exotic Gardens. Monaco, Cote d'Azur, Monte Carlo: a colourful corner of the Exotic Gardens. Keywords: Mediterranean, picturesque, colourful, wealthy, exclusive, prosperous, low-tax, tax haven, resort, holiday, principality, botanical, gambling
PMR130-05 Monaco, Cote d'Azur, Monte Carlo: towering cacti growing outdoors in the Exotic Gardens. Keywords: Mediterranean, picturesque, colourful, wealthy, exclusive, prosperous, low-tax, tax haven, resort, holiday, principality, botanical
PMR130-04 Monaco, Cote d'Azur, Monte Carlo: the Principality on its high promontory - view from the Exotic Gardens. Keywords: Mediterranean, picturesque, colourful, wealthy, exclusive, prosperous, low-tax, tax haven, resort, holiday, principality, panorama
PMR130-03 Monaco, Cote d'Azur, Monte Carlo: the Hermitage Hotel. Keywords: Mediterranean, picturesque, colourful, wealthy, exclusive, prosperous, low-tax, tax haven, resort, holiday, principality, architecture
PMR130-02 Monaco, Cote d'Azur, Monte Carlo: view of the city from the harbour. Keywords: Mediterranean, picturesque, colourful, wealthy, exclusive, prosperous, low-tax, tax haven, resort, holiday, principality, yachts
PMR130-01 Monaco, Cote d'Azur, Monte Carlo: approaching the Principality from Menton, the high-rise buildings dominate the modern city. Tennis courts in the foreground. Keywords: Mediterranean, picturesque, colourful, wealthy, exclusive, prosperous, low-tax, tax haven, resort, holiday, principality
PMR-D11891 Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Stralsund (Hansa Town): the church of St. Nicholas (Nikolaikirche) dates back to 1234 but was completed in its present form (with two towers) in the late 14th century. It is the principal and oldest church in the city. Keywords: architecture, brick-Gothic, colourful, culture, Hanseatic League, heritage, mediaeval, picturesque, UNESCO World Heritage
PMR-D8389 Greece, Island of Paros. Parikia: Panagia Ekatontapiliani ("Church with 100 doors") dates back to 326 AD and comprises two chapels and a baptistery in addition to the principal church. It is one othe leading pilgrimage churches in the Aegean. View of the relatively modern facade which fronts the Byzantine basilica. Keywords: Greek Islands, culture, street scene, Paroikia, Hellas, island hopping, Cyclades, Panagia Katapoliani, historic, heritage
PMR-D8388 Greece, Island of Paros. Parikia: Panagia Ekatontapiliani ("Church with 100 doors") dates back to 326 AD and comprises two chapels and a baptistery in addition to the principal church. It is one othe leading pilgrimage churches in the Aegean. Bells over the main gate. Keywords: Greek Islands, heritage, historic, Panagia Katapoliani, Cyclades, island hopping, Hellas, Paroikia, street scene
PMR-D7439 Morocco, Fez: Bab el-Mahrouk, the principal western gate to the medina of Fez el-Bali, was built in the 12th century. Outside the gate, market stalls are usually to be found. Keywords: Africa, picturesque, culture, national heritage, historic, Fes, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb, royal city, UNESCO
PMR-D6178 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Landsberg am Lech: open air cafe with the former salt warehouse behind. Salt was a principal source of the town's wealth. Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse
PMR-D6039 Oman, Muscat: the principal minaret of the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, 90 metres high, shows Egyptian influence. Keywords: oil wealth, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, architecture, sultanate, prayer, worship, marble
PMR-D5598 Greece, Island of Folegandros: this row of colourful terraced houses in Chora is the principal postcard theme. Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, colourful, heritage, Cyclades, dwellings, photogenic
PMR-D5594 Greece, Island of Folegandros: this row of colourful terraced houses in Chora is the principal postcard theme. Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, colourful, heritage, Cyclades, dwellings, photogenic
PMR-D4660 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: the face on the principal spire of the Throne Hall (Preah Tineang Tevea Vinichhay) of the Royal Palace, was inspired by the Bayon at Angkor. Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, colourful, picturesque, architecture, historic, heritage
PMR-D4651 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: Wat Langka, founded in 1442, one of the principal temples of the city, on Sihanouk Boulevard. The vihara was used as a storeroom during the Khmer Rouge rule. Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis
PMR-D4650 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: Wat Langka, founded in 1442, one of the principal temples of the city, on Sihanouk Boulevard. View of the shrine. Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis
PMR-D0987 Myanmar, Bagan: one of the "Nat" shrines, with some of the 37 Nat principals, on Mount Popa. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, architecture, colourful, religious, Burma
PMR-D0985 Myanmar, Bagan: one of the principal "Nat" (Spirit) figures, worshipped on Mount Popa. Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples
PMR365-03 Germany, Bavaria, Burghausen: the castle, which dates back to 1025 or even earlier, was constantly extended, and now comprises an inner courtyard and 5 outer courtyards, straggling along a ridge for 1051 metres, making it the longest castle in the world. The first and principal courtyard, with the "Kemnate" or living quarters on the left. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, gables, fortifications, defence, mediaeval
PMR347-07 India, Rajasthan, Jaipur: scene at the camel market. Camels are the principal beasts of burden in this region. Keywords: livestock, trading
PMR333-10 Principality of Liechtenstein, Vaduz: the Castle of Liechtenstein (top left) overlooks the town from on high, backed by lofty snow-capped mountains. Vineyard in autumn colouring in the foreground. Keywords: alpine, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, mountain range, park, grounds
PMR333-09 Principality of Liechtenstein, Vaduz: view from the Castle of Liechtenstein across the Rhine Valley. Keywords: alpine, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, mountain range, park, grounds
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
PMR203-11 Israel, Negev Desert, Be'er Sheva: the centre, with the newly built (1985) Bank Hapoalim building. Be'er Sheva is the principal city of the Negev Desert region. Keywords: desert, sandstone, geological, rock formations, barren, waterless, colourful, picturesque, Beersheba
PMR467-10 Romania, Wallachia, Bucharest: Ceausescu's "Palace of the People", reputed to be the largest building in the world after the Pentagon, contains over 7000 rooms and several assembly halls. It was built to house both houses of parliament, all principal government ministries, conference centres, as well as the president's own suite. Only the best craftmen were allowed to work on the project. The cost so far (1998) amounts to US$3.3 billion. Front view from the big fountain in the Boulevardul Unirii, approximately one kilometre away.. Keywords: architecture, national heritage, historic, culture, Bucuresti, capital city, metrolpolis, Dacia
PMR467-09 Romania, Wallachia, Bucharest: Ceausescu's "Palace of the People", reputed to be the largest building in the world after the Pentagon, contains over 7000 rooms and several assembly halls. It was built to house both houses of parliament, all principal government ministries, conference centres, as well as the president's own suite. Only the best craftmen were allowed to work on the project. The cost so far (1998) amounts to US$3.3 billion. Front view from the Boulevardul Unirii, with one of the fountains playing. Keywords: architecture, national heritage, historic, culture, Bucuresti, capital city, metrolpolis, Dacia
PMR467-08 Romania, Wallachia, Bucharest: Ceausescu's "Palace of the People", reputed to be the largest building in the world after the Pentagon, contains over 7000 rooms and several assembly halls. It was built to house both houses of parliament, all principal government ministries, conference centres, as well as the president's own suite. Only the best craftmen were allowed to work on the project. The cost so far (1998) amounts to US$3.3 billion. Front view from the Boulevardul Unirii. Keywords: architecture, national heritage, historic, culture, Bucuresti, capital city, metrolpolis, Dacia
PMR466-10 Romania, Wallachia, Bucharest: Ceausescu's "Palace of the People", reputed to be the largest building in the world after the Pentagon, contains over 7000 rooms and several assembly halls. It was built to house both houses of parliament, all principal government ministries, conference centres, as well as the president's own suite. Only the best craftmen were allowed to work on the project. The cost so far (1998) amounts to US$3.3 billion. Side view. Keywords: architecture, Dacia, metrolpolis, capital city, Bucuresti, culture, historic, national heritage
PMR488-12 Island of Santorini, Fira: main road and shopping area of the island's principal town. Keywords: pedestrian zone, street view, photogenic, old quarter, cobbled street, picturesque, colourful
PMR488-11 Island of Santorini, Fira: main road and shopping area of the island's principal town. Keywords: pedestrian zone, street view, photogenic, old quarter, cobbled street, picturesque, colourful
PMR534-04 (2) Iraq, Baghdad: Medrese Al-Mustansariya, the principal school/university in the Abbasid era. Built under Caliph Al-Mustansir Billah (1226-1242), it provided lecture halls, library, refectory, baths, student accommodation, hospital with pharmacy, and mosque. The curriculum included Arabic, Theology, Astronomy, Mathematics, Pharmacy, Medicine, and especially, Koran studies. View of the courtyard and colourful minaret from the first-floor gallery. Keywords: architecture, madrassa, madrasa, centre of studies, education, Mesopotamia, Muslim, Islam, natural heritage
PMR534-04 (1) Iraq, Baghdad: Medrese Al-Mustansariya, the principal school/university in the Abbasid era. Built under Caliph Al-Mustansir Billah (1226-1242), it provided lecture halls, library, refectory, baths, student accommodation, hospital with pharmacy, and mosque. The curriculum included Arabic, Theology, Astronomy, Mathematics, Pharmacy, Medicine, and especially, Koran studies. View of the courtyard and colourful minaret from the entrance. Keywords: architecture, madrassa, madrasa, centre of studies, education, Mesopotamia, Muslim, Islam, natural heritage
PMR533-02 Iraq, Hatra: a great Arab city, founded in the 3rd century BC after the fall of the Assyrian empire in 612 BC and Babylon in 539 BC. The buildings combine elements of Hellenistic/Roman and Syrian architecture: well-preserved Temple of Marn (the sun god), built after 80 AD, as were all the principal remaining buildings. Keywords: architecture, classical, columns, natural heritage, archeology, archeological, historical, desert, ruined city, Mesopotamia
PMR142K-23 Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: Frauentor Gate, one of 4 principal round towers, in the south-west, named for the adjoining Klara Nunnery. Keywords: Nürnberg, defence, fortifications, autumn colours, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval
PMR046K-05 Costa Rica, Cartago: Principal crater in Irazu Volcano National Park, 3432 metres above sea level.
PMR070K-29 Turkey, Lycia, Myra: The ancient city of Myra, founded in the 5th century BC, was the leading city of Lycia. The principal interest today is the collection of rock tombs, built into the cliffs, with elaborate temple-like facades, dating from the 4th century BC. All the tombs have been plundered and many were used as dwellings in Byzantine times. Myra was a flourishing city under the Romans, as evidenced by the substantial Roman theatre. Here: fragments of fine stone carving which once adorned the amphitheatre. Keywords: rock burials, excavations, archeology, Lycians, caves, Roman architecture, Lycia
PMR070K-28 Turkey, Lycia, Myra: The ancient city of Myra, founded in the 5th century BC, was the leading city of Lycia. The principal interest today is the collection of rock tombs, built into the cliffs, with elaborate temple-like facades, dating from the 4th century BC. All the tombs have been plundered and many were used as dwellings in Byzantine times. Myra was a flourishing city under the Romans, as evidenced by the substantial Roman theatre. Here: some of the rock tombs in the cliffs, high above the amphitheatre. Keywords: rock burials, Roman architecture, caves, Lycians, archeology, excavations, Lycia
PMR070K-27 Turkey, Lycia, Myra: The ancient city of Myra, founded in the 5th century BC, was the leading city of Lycia. The principal interest today is the collection of rock tombs, built into the cliffs, with elaborate temple-like facades, dating from the 4th century BC. All the tombs have been plundered and many were used as dwellings in Byzantine times. Myra was a flourishing city under the Romans. Here: the substantial amphitheatre is witness to the prosperity of the town in Roman Imperial days. Keywords: rock burials, Roman architecture, caves, Lycians, archeology, excavations, Lycia
PMR070K-26 Turkey, Lycia, Myra: The ancient city of Myra, founded in the 5th century BC, was the leading city of Lycia. The principal interest today is the collection of rock tombs, built into the cliffs, with elaborate temple-like facades, dating from the 4th century BC. All the tombs have been plundered and many were used as dwellings in Byzantine times. Myra was a flourishing city under the Romans, as evidenced by the substantial Roman theatre. Here: closer view of a tomb built into the cliff, with carved figures on the architrave. Keywords: rock burials, Lycia, Roman architecture, caves, Lycians, archeology, excavations
PMR070K-25 Turkey, Lycia, Myra: The ancient city of Myra, founded in the 5th century BC, was the leading city of Lycia. The principal interest today is the collection of rock tombs, built into the cliffs, with elaborate temple-like facades, dating from the 4th century BC. All the tombs have been plundered and many were used as dwellings in Byzantine times. Myra was a flourishing city under the Romans, as evidenced by the substantial Roman theatre. Here: a free-standing tomb, with plundered tombs built into the cliff, below. Keywords: rock burials, Lycia, Roman architecture, caves, Lycians, archeology, excavations
PMR070K-24 Turkey, Lycia, Myra: The ancient city of Myra, founded in the 5th century BC, was the leading city of Lycia. The principal interest today is the collection of rock tombs, built into the cliffs, with elaborate temple-like facades, dating from the 4th century BC. All the tombs have been plundered and many were used as dwellings in Byzantine times. Myra was a flourishing city under the Romans, as evidenced by the substantial Roman theatre. Here: general extent of the rock tombs. Keywords: rock burials, Lycia, excavations, archeology, Lycians, caves, Roman architecture
PMR070K-23 Turkey, Lycia, Myra: The ancient city of Myra, founded in the 5th century BC, was the leading city of Lycia. The principal interest today is the collection of rock tombs, built into the cliffs, with elaborate temple-like facades, dating from the 4th century BC. All the tombs have been plundered and many were used as dwellings in Byzantine times. Myra was a flourishing city under the Romans, as evidenced by the substantial Roman theatre. Here: stone masks from the amphitheatre, with modern augmentation! The rock tombs are visible in the background. Keywords: rock burials, Lycia, Roman architecture, caves, Lycians, archeology, excavations
PMR386-04 Australia, Queensland, Gladstone: Australia's fifth largest port, Gladstone exports principally coal and alumina from a natural harbour. View of the town and river, with road bridge raised to allow passage to a boat. Keywords: shipping, docks, raw materials, coal handling, exports
PMR386-03 Australia, Queensland, Gladstone: Australia's fifth largest port, Gladstone exports principally coal and alumina from a natural harbour. View of the marina and river mouth from the park lookout, with Bougainvillea flowers in the foreground. Keywords: shipping, docks, raw materials, coal handling, exports
PMR624-02 Turkey, Lycia, Myra: The ancient city of Myra, founded in the 5th century BC, was the leading city of Lycia. The principal interest today is the collection of rock tombs, built into the cliffs, with elaborate temple-like facades, dating from the 4th century BC. All the tombs have been plundered and many were used as dwellings in Byzantine times. Myra was a flourishing city under the Romans, as evidenced by the substantial Roman theatre. Here: a lintel stone with carved masks, removed from the theatre, with numerous rock tombs in the cliff behind. Keywords: rock burials, excavations, archeology, Lycians, caves, Roman architecture
PMR624-01 Turkey, Lycia, Myra: The ancient city of Myra, founded in the 5th century BC, was the leading city of Lycia. The principal interest today is the collection of rock tombs, built into the cliffs, with elaborate temple-like facades, dating from the 4th century BC. All the tombs have been plundered and many were used as dwellings in Byzantine times. Myra was a flourishing city under the Romans, as evidenced by the substantial Roman theatre. Here: the vaulted entrance to the Roman amphitheatre, which was built into the cliff, adjacent to the rock tombs. Keywords: rock burials, excavations, archeology, Lycians, caves, Roman architecture
PMR623-12 Turkey, Lycia, Myra: The ancient city of Myra, founded in the 5th century BC, was the leading city of Lycia. The principal interest today is the collection of rock tombs, built into the cliffs, with elaborate temple-like facades, dating from the 4th century BC. All the tombs have been plundered and many were used as dwellings in Byzantine times. Myra was a flourishing city under the Romans, as evidenced by the substantial Roman theatre. Here: general view of the rock tombs, with some standing as independent buildings. Keywords: rock burials, Roman architecture, caves, Lycians, archeology, excavations
PMR623-11 Turkey, Lycia, Myra: The ancient city of Myra, founded in the 5th century BC, was the leading city of Lycia. The principal interest today is the collection of rock tombs, built into the cliffs, with elaborate temple-like facades, dating from the 4th century BC. All the tombs have been plundered and many were used as dwellings in Byzantine times. Myra was a flourishing city under the Romans, as evidenced by the substantial Roman theatre. Here: a closer view of a plundered tomb, showing the stone imitation-log roof used as decoration. Keywords: rock burials, excavations, archeology, Lycians, caves, Roman architecture
PMR623-10 Turkey, Lycia, Myra: The ancient city of Myra, founded in the 5th century BC, was the leading city of Lycia. The principal interest today is the collection of rock tombs, built into the cliffs, with elaborate temple-like facades, dating from the 4th century BC. All the tombs have been plundered and many were used as dwellings in Byzantine times. Myra was a flourishing city under the Romans, as evidenced by the substantial Roman theatre. Here: general view of cliff where the majority of tombs are to be found. Keywords: rock burials, excavations, archeology, Lycians, caves, Roman architecture
PMR602-04 Spain, Huelva, El Rocio: the principal church, with typical sandy, unpaved streets.
PMR582-12 Costa Rica, Cartago: Irazu Volcano National Park, 3432 metres high (highest in Costa Rica): view over the principal crater towards the Atlantic Ocean, obscured by a sea of cloud.
PMR582-10 Costa Rica, Cartago: Irazu Volcano National Park, 3432 metres high (highest in Costa Rica): principal crater, 300 metres deep and 1050 metres in diameter.
PMR579-12 Russia, St. Petersburg: St Nicholas's Cathedral, St. Petersburg, built in 1753-62. Architect: Chevakinsky. St. Nicholas is the patron saint of seafarers, who were the principal users.

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