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PMR143-06 Bulgaria, Sofia: the round Church of St. George, dating from 10/11th century, standing on the site of a Roman public bath from the 4th century, and surrounded on all sides by the Balkan Hotel. During the Turkish occupation it served as a mosque. Keywords: capital city, metropolis, architecture, heritage, culture, historic, mediaeval
PMR-D11495 Greece, Island of Corfu, Kanoni: Mon Repos, a villa built for Frederick Adam in 1820 later became the property of the Greek Royal Family and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, was born here in 1921. It has been refurnished in the original style and is open to the public as the Museum of Paleopolis. Keywords: architecture, culture, heritage, historic, Ionian Islands
PMR-D11494 Greece, Island of Corfu, Kanoni: Mon Repos, a villa built for Frederick Adam in 1820 later became the property of the Greek Royal Family and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, was born here in 1921. It has been refurnished in the original style and is open to the public as the Museum of Paleopolis. Keywords: architecture, culture, heritage, historic, Ionian Islands
PMR-D11346 England, Worcester: "Eagle Vaults", a Victorian pub with handsome tiled frontage on Friar Street. Keywords: architecture, beer, cobblestones, licenced, pedestrian zone, public house
PMR-D10431 Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel, Ponta Delgada: the Jardim Antonio Borges was established by a wealthy landowner, Antonio Borges, in 1858 and is now freely available to the public. The bridge in the imaginative Fern Ravine. Keywords: heritage, picturesque, park, botanical, landscaped, mild climate, flora, exotic trees, arboretum
PMR-D10430 Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel, Ponta Delgada: the Jardim Antonio Borges was established by a wealthy landowner, Antonio Borges, in 1858 and is now freely available to the public. A magnificent Moreton Bay fig tree (Ficus macrophylla) from Australia. Keywords: heritage, picturesque, park, botanical, landscaped, mild climate, flora, exotic trees, arboretum
PMR-D10429 Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel, Ponta Delgada: the Jardim Antonio Borges was established by a wealthy landowner, Antonio Borges, in 1858 and is now freely available to the public. Palm trees reflected in the central lake. Keywords: heritage, picturesque, park, botanical, landscaped, mild climate, flora, exotic trees, arboretum
PMR-D9004 Chile, Punta Arenas: the former Palace of Sara Braun, of one of the richest families, responsible for the development of Punta Arenas. The building is now known as Casa Braun-Menendez and displays the original opulent furnishings to the visiting public. Keywords: South America, mansion, luxurious, culture, architecture, Latin America, Andes, Patagonia, heritage, historic
PMR-D8290 Germany, Thuringia, Gotha: originally built as a bourse between 1566 and 1574, this fine Renaissance building has been used as the Town Hall (Rathaus) since 1665. The tower is 35 metres high and the look-out gallery can be visited by the public. Keywords: architecture, national heritage, historic, culture, picturesque, colourful
PMR-D7577 Morocco, Marakech: one of many colourful horse-drawn carriages which serve the public around the Place Jemaa el-Fnaa. Keywords: Africa, Marakesh, Islam, Muslim, Maghreb, culture, transport
PMR-D7576 Morocco, Marakech: one of many colourful horse-drawn carriages which serve the public around the Place Jemaa el-Fnaa. Keywords: Africa, Marakesh, Islam, Muslim, Maghreb, culture, transport
PMR-D7569 Morocco, Marakech: one of many horse-drawn carriages which serve the public around the Place Jemaa el-Fnaa, with the colourful shrubs of the Koutoubia Gardens in the background. Keywords: Africa, Marakesh, Islam, Muslim, Maghreb, transport
PMR-D7568 Morocco, Marakech: in-situ re-shoeing a horse of one of the many colourful horse-drawn carriages which serve the public around the Place Jemaa el-Fnaa. Keywords: Africa, well-shod, horseshoe, transport, culture, Maghreb, Muslim, Islam, Marakesh
PMR-D7567 Morocco, Marakech: one of many colourful horse-drawn carriages which serve the public around the Place Jemaa el-Fnaa. Keywords: Africa, transport, culture, Maghreb, Muslim, Islam, Marakesh
PMR-D6815 Ireland, Aran Islands, Inis Mor, Kilronan: colourful horse-drawn carriage parked near a public house. Keywords: heritage, culture, tradition, picturesque, transport, pub
PMR-D6666 Northern Ireland, Belfast: the Crown Liquor Saloon in Victoria Street, a traditional Victorian pub owned by the National Trust. The highly decorated bar, boldly tiled floor and moulded ceiling with gas mantles for lighting. To the right are a number of partioned snugs. Keywords: heritage, historic, architecture, culture, masonry, capital city, metropolis, public house, beer, flamboyant, florid, colourful
PMR-D6665 Northern Ireland, Belfast: the Crown Liquor Saloon in Victoria Street, a traditional Victorian pub owned by the National Trust. The long, highly decorated bar, boldly tiled floor and moulded ceiling with gas mantles for lighting. Keywords: heritage, historic, architecture, culture, masonry, capital city, metropolis, public house, beer, flamboyant, florid, colourful
PMR-D6664 Northern Ireland, Belfast: the Crown Liquor Saloon in Victoria Street, a traditional Victorian pub owned by the National Trust. Keywords: heritage, historic, architecture, culture, masonry, capital city, metropolis, public house, beer, flamboyant
PMR-D5377 People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Urumqi: children playing on public swings. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, culture, street scene, playtime
PMR-D5116 Tajikistan, Dushanbe, capital city: statue in the public gardens, with fountains. Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, heritage, street scene
PMR-D5115 Tajikistan, Dushanbe, capital city: public gardens with fountain and monument. Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, heritage, street scene
PMR-D0568 Thailand, Chonburi: the Million Years Stone Park (Pattaya Crocodile Farm) - crocodiles in the public pavilion before the performance. Keywords: Siam, Buddhist, reptiles
PMR-D0382 Germany, Bavaria, Bayreuth: statuary on an island in the pool amidst the greenery of the Hofgarten (Court Gardens). Keywords: public gardens, peaceful, tranquil, shady, green, park
PMR-D0381 Germany, Bavaria, Bayreuth: statuary on an island in the lake amidst the greenery of the Hofgarten (Court Gardens). Keywords: public gardens, peaceful, tranquil, shady, green, park
PMR-D0225 England, Birmingham: a well-stocked bar with a variety of beers and spirits on display. Keywords: public house, beer bottles, whisky bottles, liqueur bottles, bar display
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
PMR292-07 Turkey, Cappadocia, Göreme Valley, an area of bizarre volcanic rock formations, tunnelled out for dwellings since 1000 BC at least. The largest "multi-storey apartment" contains dozens of dwellings. At the top, where the flag is flying, is a public viewing platform. Keywords: UNESCO, world heritage, geology, colourful, picturesque, spectacular, barren, parched, erosion, phenomenon, landscape, fantastic, troglodytes, caves
PMR236-03 Romania, Moldavia, Vatra Dornei: Bai Railway Station. Keywords: colourful, architecture, picturesque, street scene, public building
PMR236-01 Romania, Moldavia, Vatra Dornei: Post Office ? (1929). Keywords: colourful, architecture, picturesque, street scene, public building
PMR-D3076 Bahrain, Muharraq: Beit Sheikh Isa bin Ali, a traditional upper-class house built about 1800, and recently refurbished and opened to the public. Seat of the emir in the 19th century. Part of the open roof with entrance to a guest room. Keywords: oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, Sheikh, dwelling, living style, architecture, artistic
PMR-D3075 Bahrain, Muharraq: Beit Sheikh Isa bin Ali, a traditional upper-class house built about 1800, and recently refurbished and opened to the public. Seat of the emir in the 19th century. A handsome guest room on the roof, open to breezes on all sides. Keywords: oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, Sheikh, dwelling, living style, architecture, artistic
PMR-D3074 Bahrain, Muharraq: Beit Sheikh Isa bin Ali, a traditional upper-class house built about 1800, and recently refurbished and opened to the public. Seat of the emir in the 19th century. The main courtyard with entrances to living rooms, from the roof. Keywords: oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, Sheikh, dwelling, living style, architecture, artistic
PMR-D3073 Bahrain, Muharraq: Beit Sheikh Isa bin Ali, a traditional upper-class house built about 1800, and recently refurbished and opened to the public. Seat of the emir in the 19th century. Ornate inner entrance to one of the guest rooms on the roof. Keywords: oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, Sheikh, dwelling, living style, architecture, artistic
PMR-D3072 Bahrain, Muharraq: Beit Sheikh Isa bin Ali, a traditional upper-class house built about 1800, and recently refurbished and opened to the public. Seat of the emir in the 19th century. Ornate, arched entrance to one of the guest rooms on the roof. Keywords: oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, Sheikh, dwelling, living style, architecture, artistic
PMR-D3071 Bahrain, Muharraq: Beit Sheikh Isa bin Ali, a traditional upper-class house built about 1800, and recently refurbished and opened to the public. Seat of the emir in the 19th century. The top of the wind-tower on the roof, which directs cooling breezes into the room below. Keywords: oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, Sheikh, dwelling, living style, architecture, artistic
PMR-D3070 Bahrain, Muharraq: Beit Sheikh Isa bin Ali, a traditional upper-class house built about 1800, and recently refurbished and opened to the public. Seat of the emir in the 19th century. One of the larger, richly ornamented guest rooms. Keywords: oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, Sheikh, dwelling, living style, architecture, artistic
PMR-D3069 Bahrain, Muharraq: Beit Sheikh Isa bin Ali, a traditional upper-class house built about 1800, and recently refurbished and opened to the public. Seat of the emir in the 19th century. A richly-carved inner door. Keywords: oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, Sheikh, dwelling, living style, architecture, artistic
PMR170-09 U.S.A., California, San Francisco: the three-masted, full-rigged sailing ship "Balclutha", built in 1886 in Scotland, formerly used on the Cape Horn to Europe run, is now open to the public as a museum. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city, Star of Alaska, Pacific Queen
PMR170-03 U.S.A., California, San Francisco: a cable car, converted to run on rubber-tyred wheels, conducts tourists on sightseeing tours from Fisherman's Wharf. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city, public transport
PMR169-10 U.S.A., California, San Francisco: an out-of-service cable car displayed as a tourist attraction in the Embarcadero Center. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city, public transport
PMR162-03 U.S.A., Arizona, Grand Canyon National Park: depth of the canyon is about one mile, and distance rim-to-rim up to 18 miles. The public viewing platform at Desert View (bottom right). The Painted Desert lies to the right. Keywords: spectacular, geology, ecology, Colorado River, fissure, erosion, strata, nature, picturesque, scenic, photogenic, UNESCO, heritage
PMR130K-22 United Arab Emirates, Dubai: Burj Khalifa, the world's highest building (828 metres overall), opened to the public on 4th January 2010. It has 163 usable floors. View from the west, with palm trees. Keywords: modern architecture, lawn sprinklers, air conditioning, Arab state, Arab, Muslim, Islam, high rise buildings, desert city, skyscrapers
PMR469-01 Romania. Transylvania, Sibiu: the Brukenthal Museum, dating from1790, opened to the public in 1817 and is thus one of Europe's oldest. The building, in Austrian Baroque style, was the Palace of Samuel von Brukenthal, Habsburg governor of Transylvania. Keywords: Saxon Land, art collection, culture, Hermannstadt, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, Siebenbürgen
PMR466-06 Romania, Wallachia, Bucharest: "Casa de Scinteia", later "Casa Pressi Libere", a soviet-style building from 1970, source of most Romanian new publications, now being used as the Commodity Exchange. Keywords: architecture, press office, media centre, Dacia, metrolpolis, capital city, Bucuresti, culture, national heritage
PMR500-05 Cyprus (North), Lefkosa/ North Nicosia: Büyük Hamam, formerly a 14th century church, is now the largest public baths. Keywords: Lefkosa, Byzantine architecture, street scene
PMR497-09 England, Gloucestershire, Stow-on-the-Wold: the Unicorn Hotel. Keywords: winter, pub, public house, national heritage, historic, snow, architecture, Cotswold stone, picturesque, Cotswolds
PMR497-08 England, Gloucestershire, Stow-on-the-Wold: the Royalist Hotel, "the oldest inn in England" (947 AD). Keywords: winter, pub, public house, Cotswolds, picturesque, Cotswold stone, architecture, snow, historic, national heritage
PMR455-11 Hungary, Szeged: statue of Lajos Kossuth (?) in Klauzál Square where he gave his last public address on 12th July 1849 before going into exile. Keywords: national heritage, national hero, monument, sculpture, historical, neo-classical, architecture, freedom fighter
PMR439-04 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Volksbad, an elegant public swimming bath, with its ornate clocktower, on the bank of the River Isar. Keywords: München, swimming hall, swimming pool, autumn colour, fall, autumn foliage
PMR518-08 Italy, Sicily, Siracusa: the remains of the enormous Altar of Zeus, built for Hiero II, which was 192 metres long and hewn from the bedrock for public sacrifices. Keywords: archeological, Sicilia, excavations, archeology, historical, national heritage
PMR130K-21 United Arab Emirates, Dubai: Burj Khalifa, the world's highest building (828 metres overall), opened to the public on 4th January 2010. It has 163 usable floors. Keywords: modern architecture, lawn sprinklers, air conditioning, Arab state, Arab, Muslim, Islam, high rise buildings, desert city, skyscrapers
PMR111K-10 USA, Seattle WA: Pioneer Building (1891), designed by Elmer Fisher, who was responsible for many of Seattle's early public buildings. Keywords: metropolis, modern architecture, high-rise buildings, architecture, historic, national heritage
PMR104K-17 Peru, Departamento de Puno, Juli: well maintained public gardens with red-hot-poker flowers in the Plaza Mayor. Keywords: High Andes, historic village, picturesque
PMR103K-29 Bolivia, Nuestra Senora de La Paz, at 3660 metres, the highest capital city in the world. Colourful parade with stilt-walker to publicise an event in the city's art school. Keywords: High Andes, architecture, street scene, procession, publicity stunt
PMR102K-22 Chile, Parinacota, Arica: Founded by the Spanish in 1541, the city is surrounded by the Atacama Desert, enjoys minimal rainfall, and is known as "the city of eternal spring, where the sun shines every day". Until 1880 it was part of Peru. The Port Authority Building, from Plaza Colón. Keywords: Pacific Coast, architecture, public buildings
PMR102K-15 Chile, Parinacota, Arica: Founded by the Spanish in 1541, the city is surrounded by the Atacama Desert, enjoys minimal rainfall, and is known as "the city of eternal spring, where the sun shines every day". Until 1880 it was part of Peru. La Aduana (customs house) also designed by Gustave Eiffel, now houses the Cultural Centre. Keywords: Pacific Coast, architecture, public buildings
PMR057K-11 England, Devon: Ring of Bells, a thatched public house in North Bovey, on Dartmoor.
PMR029K-28 Australia, Queensland: The Ettamogah Pub at Palmview, on the Bruce Highway: an Australian institution. Keywords: beer, public house, whimsy
PMR023K-34 Malaysia, Selangor, Kuala Lumpur: Petronas Twin Towers, at 452 metres, the highest building in the world in 2002. The public are only allowed as high as the glass "Skybridge", which joins the two towers. Keywords: architecture, modern architecture, stainless steel, modern design
PMR015K-36 Iraq: The "Rolling Hotel" near the public entrance to the Babylon excavations. Keywords: archeology, Bible, Mesopotamia, excavations
PMR041K-14 Moldova, Chisinau/ Kisinev: bust of Pushkin on a tall pedestal in Stefan cel Mare public park. Alexandr Pushkin was exiled to Chisinau for three months in the 1820s by the Russian tzar. Keywords: Russian poet and author
PMR030K-10 USA, Hawaii, Pearl Harbor: U.S. Navy World War Two submarine, "Bowfin" moored at Pearl Harbor and open to the public as a museum. Keywords: fighting ships, naval museums, marine exhibits
PMR073K-31 Spain, Lanzarote, Tahiche: the Fundación César Manrique, former home of the artist, now open to the public. Here: one of the squat onion domes, with blossom-covered Bougainvillea. Keywords: Canary Islands, sunshine, holidays, leisure, volcanic
PMR073K-30 Spain, Lanzarote, Tahiche: the Fundación César Manrique, former home of the artist, now open to the public. Here: general view of the garden with urn in the foreground. Keywords: Canary Islands, volcanic, leisure, holidays, sunshine
PMR073K-29 Spain, Lanzarote, Tahiche: the Fundación César Manrique, former home of the artist, now open to the public. Here: abstract decoration on the garden wall, with resident black cat. Keywords: Canary Islands, volcanic, leisure, holidays, sunshine
PMR073K-28 Spain, Lanzarote, Tahiche: the Fundación César Manrique, former home of the artist, now open to the public. Here: abstract decoration on the garden wall, with resident black cat. Keywords: Canary Islands, sunshine, holidays, leisure, volcanic
PMR073K-27 Spain, Lanzarote, Tahiche: the Fundación César Manrique, former home of the artist, now open to the public. Here: swimming pool in a "lava cave", one of five such interconnected caves, originally air bubbles in the lava. Keywords: Canary Islands, sunshine, holidays, leisure, volcanic
PMR071K-09 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Oktoberfest Procession, Munich: the "Schandkarren", a wagon for making public disgraced wives. Keywords: tradition, uniform, Munich, München, national dress, beer festival, lederhosen, dirndl, traditional costume, regional costume, local costume, national costume
PMR066K-08 England, Hertfordshire: Pub sign outside the "Two Brewers" public house at Chipperfield near St. Albans.
PMR418-12 Germany, Lower Saxony, Estebrügge 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. The "Estehof" public house in the local style. Keywords: picturesque, heritage, historic, timber frame houses, half-timbered houses, architecture
PMR418-01 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: the arcaded, Renaissance courtyard of the former Royal Bavarian Mint, built 1563-67 as a part of the royal court, and taken over for the Royal Mint in 1809. Newly renovated and opened to the public. Keywords: München, heritage, historic, architecture
PMR564-4 Australia, New South Wales, Sydney: Archibald Fountain in Hyde Park, with St. Mary's Cathedral in the background. Keywords: architecture, public gardens, monuments
PMR555-7 Australia, Victoria: The "Shipwreck Coast" in Port Campbell National Park: the Twelve Apostles, with part of the public viewing platform. Keywords: cliffs, natural phenomena, natural bridges, natural holes, strata, geology, erosion, coastline, caves, rock pinnacles, limestone
PMR552-3 Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur: Petronas Twin Towers, the highest building in the world at 452 metres when completed in 1998. The twin towers are joined by a glass bridge, the "Skybridge", at the 41st/42nd floors, which is open to the public. The architect was Cesar Pelli, an American. Keywords: world's tallest building, world's highest building, skyscrapers, office buildings, architecture, stainless steel, business centres
PMR552-2 Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur: Petronas Twin Towers, the highest building in the world at 452 metres when completed in 1998. The twin towers are joined by a glass bridge, the "Skybridge", at the 41st/42nd floors, which is open to the public. The architect was Cesar Pelli, an American. Keywords: world's tallest building, world's highest building, skyscrapers, office buildings, architecture, stainless steel, business centres
PMR552-04 Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur: View north from the Petronas Twin Towers, the highest building in the world at 452 metres when completed in 1998. The twin towers are joined by a glass bridge, the "Skybridge", at the 41st/42nd floors, which is open to the public. The architect was Cesar Pelli, an American. Keywords: world's tallest building, business centres, stainless steel, architecture, office buildings, skyscrapers, world's highest building
PMR680-07 Russia, Siberia, Irkutsk: youngsters cooling off in a public fountain on Karl Marx Street. Keywords: picturesque, summer heat, cooling water, hot weather, colourful
PMR636-07 Croatia, Dalmatia, Solin: ruins of the ancient town of Salona, capital of the Roman province of Dalmatia, inhabited until 614 AD when it was taken by barbarians. Here: part of the town's public baths (thermae). Keywords: Roman ruins, Roman architecture, archeology, excavations, historic, national heritage
PMR634-01 Cyprus, Nicosia/Lefkosia: the Büyük Han, one of the earliest (1572) Ottoman public works after the conquest, was a mediaeval Turkish inn for merchant travellers. It has now been restored to house a number of boutiques where local artisans offer their wares. Keywords: Lefkosia, Muslim, Islam, Ottoman architecture
PMR633-12 Cyprus (North), Nicosia/Lefkosia: the Büyük Han, one of the earliest (1572) Ottoman public works after the conquest, was a mediaeval Turkish inn for merchant travellers. It has now been restored to house a number of boutiques where local artisans offer their wares. Keywords: Lefkosia, Muslim, Islam, Ottoman architecture
PMR613-12 Bulgaria: Plovdiv received international acclaim for its painstaking restoration of the old Turkish-style houses in the old quarter. Roman remains (left) in Vitosha Street, with part of the beautifully restored Balabanov House (right), the interior with original furniture, and open to the public. Keywords: Turkish-style architecture, cobbled streets

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