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PMR118-01 Germany, Bavaria, Rothenburg ob der Tauber: Hospital Bastion, with 7 gates, portcullis, drawbridge and rampart! (built by Leonhard Weidmann in the 16th century). Keywords: defence, fortifications, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, Franconia, timber-frame, wattle and daub, gables
PMR086-06 Germany, Bavaria, Rothenburg ob der Tauber: the old forge, with the Roder Tower in the background, from the town wall ramparts Keywords: defence, fortifications, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, Franconia, timber-frame, wattle and daub, gables
PMR-D7610 Morocco, Essaouira: the port citadel, built by the Genoese, with a row of bronze cannons on the ramparts. Keywords: Africa, Maghreb, Islam, Muslim, architecture, historic, national heritage, picturesque, colourful
PMR-D7609 Morocco, Essaouira: the port citadel, built by the Genoese, with a row of bronze cannons on the ramparts. Keywords: Africa, Maghreb, Islam, Muslim, architecture, historic, national heritage, picturesque, colourful
PMR-D6262 Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Harburg: the castle of Harburg, dating back to before 1150, is one of the largest and best-preserved in southern Germany. View from the ramparts, with the River Wörnitz and the old town of Harburg with its original stone bridge. Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, fortress, fortification, defence
PMR-D6261 Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Harburg: the castle of Harburg, dating back to before 1150, is one of the largest and best-preserved in southern Germany. View from the ramparts, with the River Wörnitz and the old town of Harburg with its original stone bridge. Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, fortress, fortification, defence
PMR-D6260 Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Harburg: the castle of Harburg, dating back to before 1150, is one of the largest and best-preserved in southern Germany. View from the ramparts, with the River Wörnitz, the town of Harburg, and the main road which tunnels through the hill below. Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, fortress, fortification, defence
PMR-D6248 Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Harburg: the castle of Harburg, dating back to before 1150, is one of the largest and best-preserved in southern Germany. View from the ramparts, with the River Wörnitz, the town of Harburg, and the main road which tunnels through the hill below. Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, fortress, fortification, defence
PMR253-08 France, Alsace-Lorraine, Strasbourg: 15th century Vauban Rampart over the River Ill completed the ring of fortifications round the city. It now serves as a viewing terrace offering a fine panorama. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, reflections
PMR252-12 France, Alsace-Lorraine, Strasbourg: 15th century Vauban Rampart over the River Ill completed the ring of fortifications round the city. It now serves as a viewing terrace offering a fine panorama. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, reflections
PMR206-05 Israel, Jerusalem: Muslim graveyard outside the city wall on the north-east side, seen from the ramparts. Keywords: historic, antiquity, tradition, culture, capital city, religious centre, Christian, Jewish, Muslim, Orthodox, walled city, fortifications, defence, cosmopolitan, picturesque
PMR206-04 Israel, Jerusalem: view of the Christian quarter and Dome of the Rock from the ramparts above the New Gate. Keywords: historic, antiquity, tradition, culture, capital city, religious centre, Christian, Jewish, Muslim, Orthodox, walled city, fortifications, defence, cosmopolitan, picturesque
PMR206-03 Israel, Jerusalem: City Wall from the ramparts, looking south, past the Jaffa Gate; Mount Zion in the distance. Keywords: historic, antiquity, tradition, culture, capital city, religious centre, Christian, Jewish, Muslim, Orthodox, walled city, fortifications, defence, cosmopolitan, picturesque
PMR206-02 Israel, Jerusalem: City Wall Promenade: view from the ramparts near the Jaffa Gate. Keywords: historic, antiquity, tradition, culture, capital city, religious centre, Christian, Jewish, Muslim, Orthodox, walled city, fortifications, defence, cosmopolitan, picturesque
PMR454-12 Austria, Salzkammergut, Radstadt: one of the towers of the 13th century ramparts which are still largely intact. Keywords: alpine, Alps, alpine scenery, picturesque, countryside, autumn colours, defence, fortifications
PMR539-02 Slovakia, Zilina: view of the River Vah from the ramparts of Strecno Castle, looking towards Zilina. Keywords: defence, Sillein, fortifications, national heritage, mediaeval, historic, panorama
PMR140K-03 Greece, Island of Leros: view of part of the town of Pandeli from the ramparts of the Kastro (Platanos Castle, built in the 7th century AD and added to by Byzantines and Venetians, offered protection to villagers from pirate attacks). Lakiou Bay, on the other side of the island, is visible at the top right. Keywords: Greek Isles, Greek Orthodox Church, yachts, colourful, picturesque, Ionian Islands, Dodecanese, Helenic, Hellas, island hopping
PMR140K-02 Greece, Island of Leros: view of the town of Agia Marina from the ramparts of the Kastro (Platanos Castle, built in the 7th century AD and added to by Byzantines and Venetians, offered protection to villagers from pirate attacks). Keywords: Greek Isles, Greek Orthodox Church, yachts, colourful, picturesque, Ionian Islands, Dodecanese, Helenic, Hellas, island hopping
PMR140K-01 Greece, Island of Leros: view of the town of Agia Marina from the ramparts of the Kastro (Platanos Castle, built in the 7th century AD and added to by Byzantines and Venetians, offered protection to villagers from pirate attacks). Keywords: Greek Isles, island hopping, Hellas, Helenic, Dodecanese, Ionian Islands, picturesque, colourful, yachts, Greek Orthodox Church
PMR128K-13 Canada, Quebec City: view from the ramparts, typical of the older houses are the exterior stairways which saved on heating expenses. Keywords: metropolis, picturesque, French-speaking, national heritage, historic, autumn, cityscape
PMR128K-11 Canada, Quebec City: the lower town and cruise ship quay, from the ramparts. Keywords: metropolis, picturesque, French-speaking, national heritage, historic, autumn, cityscape
PMR128K-08 Canada, Quebec City: Parc Montmorency, with cannons on the ramparts, and Quebec Seminary behind. Keywords: metropolis, picturesque, French-speaking, national heritage, historic, autumn, cityscape
PMR117K-19 Jordan, Al-Karak: the Crusader castle built by Baldwin I of Jerusalem in 1142 AD, which was beseiged and taken by Saladin in 1183. View of the main road and the upper town, from the castle ramparts, showing the defensive "glacis" (slope) to prevent attackers from climbing up. Keywords: picturesque, desert, Muslim, Islamic, national heritage, historic, defensive, fortifications, fortress
PMR117K-18 Jordan, Al-Karak: flowers of Pink Viper's Grass (Scorzonera papposa) growing on the castle ramparts. Keywords: picturesque, fortress, fortifications, defensive, historic, national heritage, Islamic, Muslim, desert, flora, botany
PMR109K-26 France, Périgord: canoeing on the tree-lined River Vézere, seen here from the ramparts of Chateau de Losse. Keywords: Dordogne, picturesque, national heritage, architecture, Neanderthal, stone-age man, cave dwellings, historic, mediaeval, Cro-Magnon
PMR089K-17 Montenegro: Kotor, a UNESCO World Heritage site, has a history going back to Roman times when it was known as Acruvium. The massive Kampana Bastion and the town's north wall, with Mount Lovcen and Castel St. John, an Illyrian fort, in the background. Keywords: picturesque, Yugoslavia, port, historic city, bastions, ramparts, fortifications, fortress, national heritage, mediaeval
PMR089K-16 Montenegro: Kotor, a UNESCO World Heritage site, has a history going back to Roman times when it was known as Acruvium. The Sea Gate, West Gate (1555) and Duke's (Providur's) Palace above it, from the Riva. Keywords: picturesque, Yugoslavia, port, historic city, bastions, ramparts, fortifications, fortress, national heritage, mediaeval
PMR089K-15 Montenegro: Kotor, a UNESCO World Heritage site, has a history going back to Roman times when it was known as Acruvium. the Gurdic Bastion and the South Gate, which has three doors, from the 13th, 17th, and 18th centuries. Keywords: picturesque, Yugoslavia, port, historic city, bastions, ramparts, fortifications, fortress, national heritage, mediaeval
PMR089K-14 Montenegro: Kotor, a UNESCO World Heritage site, has a history going back to Roman times when it was known as Acruvium. a street in the old town (Stari Grad), overlooked by Mount Lovcen and Castel St. John, an Illyrian fort. Keywords: picturesque, Yugoslavia, port, historic city, bastions, ramparts, fortifications, fortress, national heritage, mediaeval
PMR089K-13 Montenegro: Kotor, a UNESCO World Heritage site, has a history going back to Roman times when it was known as Acruvium. View of the Gulf of Kotor, surrounded by precipitous mountains, and the new town. Keywords: picturesque, Yugoslavia, port, historic city, bastions, ramparts, fortifications, fortress, national heritage, mediaeval
PMR089K-12 Montenegro: Kotor, a UNESCO World Heritage site, has a history going back to Roman times when it was known as Acruvium. View of the Gulf of Kotor with part of the old town (Stari Grad) and part of the Castel St. John, an Illyrian fort (260 metres high). Keywords: picturesque, Yugoslavia, port, historic city, bastions, ramparts, fortifications, fortress, national heritage, mediaeval
PMR089K-11 Montenegro: Kotor, a UNESCO World Heritage site, has a history going back to Roman times when it was known as Acruvium. Bird's eye view of the complete harbour from the Castel St. John, an Illyrian fort (260 metres high). Keywords: picturesque, Yugoslavia, port, historic city, bastions, ramparts, fortifications, fortress, national heritage, mediaeval
PMR089K-10 Montenegro: Kotor, a UNESCO World Heritage site, has a history going back to Roman times when it was known as Acruvium. View of the Gulf of Kotor and flag of Montenegro from Castel St. John, an Illyrian fort, (260 metres high). Keywords: picturesque, mediaeval, national heritage, fortress, fortifications, ramparts, bastions, historic city, port, Yugoslavia
PMR089K-09 Montenegro: Kotor, a UNESCO World Heritage site, has a history going back to Roman times when it was known as Acruvium. View of the old town (Stari Grad) and jetty from the Church of Our Lady of Remedy. Keywords: picturesque, panorama, Yugoslavia, port, historic city, bastions, ramparts, fortifications, fortress, national heritage, mediaeval
PMR089K-08 Montenegro: Kotor, a UNESCO World Heritage site, has a history going back to Roman times when it was known as Acruvium. Part view of the old town (Stari Grad) and jetty, from the Roko fortification. Keywords: picturesque, Yugoslavia, mediaeval, national heritage, fortress, fortifications, ramparts, bastions, historic city, port
PMR088K-32 Croatia, Dalmatia, Dubrovnik: the wooded island of Lokrum, seen over the rooftops from Fort Minceta. Keywords: picturesque, Yugoslavia, port, historic city, bastions, ramparts, impregnable, fortifications, fortress, national heritage, mediaeval
PMR088K-31 Croatia, Dalmatia, Dubrovnik: the wooded island of Lokrum, seen over the rooftops of the city. Keywords: picturesque, Yugoslavia, port, historic city, bastions, ramparts, impregnable, fortifications, fortress, national heritage, mediaeval
PMR088K-30 Croatia, Dalmatia, Dubrovnik: the Belltower on Placa, as seen from the city walls over the Pile Gate. Keywords: picturesque, Yugoslavia, port, historic city, bastions, ramparts, impregnable, fortifications, fortress, national heritage, mediaeval
PMR088K-29 Croatia, Dalmatia, Dubrovnik: the main street, Placa (or Stradun) with the belltower at the end, and the Franciscan Monastery on the left. Keywords: picturesque, Yugoslavia, port, historic city, bastions, ramparts, impregnable, fortifications, fortress, national heritage, mediaeval
PMR088K-28 Croatia, Dalmatia, Dubrovnik: Big Onofrio's Fountain, designed by Onofrio della Casa in 1438, near Pile Gate. Keywords: picturesque, mediaeval, national heritage, fortress, fortifications, impregnable, ramparts, bastions, historic city, port, Yugoslavia
PMR088K-27 Croatia, Dalmatia, Dubrovnik: Fort Minceta and the north-west city wall with the Pile Gate and some of the museum exhibits in the foreground. Keywords: picturesque, mediaeval, national heritage, fortress, fortifications, impregnable, ramparts, bastions, historic city, port, Yugoslavia
PMR088K-26 Croatia, Dalmatia, Dubrovnik: restaurant in the forrmer cloisters of the Convent of St. Claire, founded in 1290. Keywords: picturesque, mediaeval, national heritage, fortress, fortifications, impregnable, ramparts, bastions, historic city, port, Yugoslavia
PMR088K-25 Croatia, Dalmatia, Dubrovnik: part of the south wall standing on precipitate cliffs above the sea. Keywords: picturesque, Yugoslavia, port, historic city, bastions, ramparts, impregnable, fortifications, fortress, national heritage, mediaeval
PMR088K-24 Croatia, Dalmatia, Dubrovnik: Fort Minceta and the entrance to the city walls, with the Franciscan Monastery in the foreground. Keywords: picturesque, port, historic city, bastions, ramparts, impregnable, fortifications, fortress, national heritage, mediaeval
PMR088K-23 Croatia, Dalmatia, Dubrovnik: old roofs and new! Keywords: picturesque, mediaeval, national heritage, fortress, fortifications, impregnable, ramparts, bastions, historic city, port, Yugoslavia
PMR088K-22 Croatia, Dalmatia, Dubrovnik: the triangular-shaped Fort Lovrijenac (11th century)(left, perched on its rock) and Fort Bokar (right, part of the city walls).) Keywords: picturesque, Yugoslavia, port, historic city, bastions, ramparts, impregnable, fortifications, fortress, national heritage, mediaeval
PMR088K-21 Croatia, Dalmatia, Dubrovnik: close-up view of a speed boat and passengers, from the walls of the city. Keywords: picturesque, Yugoslavia, port, historic city, bastions, ramparts, impregnable, fortifications, fortress, national heritage, mediaeval
PMR088K-20 Croatia, Dalmatia, Dubrovnik: part of Fort St. John, with a view of the coast to the south, and speed boat. Keywords: picturesque, Yugoslavia, port, historic city, bastions, ramparts, impregnable, fortifications, fortress, national heritage, mediaeval
PMR088K-19 Croatia, Dalmatia, Dubrovnik: a section of the south wall, and seascape. Keywords: picturesque, Yugoslavia, port, historic city, bastions, ramparts, impregnable, fortifications, fortress, national heritage, mediaeval
PMR088K-18 Croatia, Dalmatia, Dubrovnik: the mighty Fort Bokar, the city wall, and sunbathers on the rocks outside the walls. Keywords: picturesque, mediaeval, national heritage, fortress, fortifications, impregnable, ramparts, bastions, historic city, port, Yugoslavia
PMR088K-17 Croatia, Dalmatia, Dubrovnik: view of Fort Minceta and north wall over the (mostly new) rooftops of the city. Keywords: picturesque, Yugoslavia, port, historic city, bastions, ramparts, impregnable, fortifications, fortress, national heritage, mediaeval
PMR088K-16 Croatia, Dalmatia, Dubrovnik: the harbour with Fort Revelin and the Ploce Gate, from Fort St. John. Keywords: picturesque, Yugoslavia, port, historic city, bastions, ramparts, impregnable, fortifications, fortress, national heritage, mediaeval
PMR088K-15 Croatia, Dalmatia, Dubrovnik: the harbour and quay with the Dominican Monastery, from the city walls. Keywords: picturesque, mediaeval, national heritage, fortress, fortifications, impregnable, ramparts, bastions, historic city, port, Yugoslavia
PMR088K-14 Croatia, Dalmatia, Dubrovnik: musician in traditional costume playing the tambura by Onofrio's Fountain. Keywords: picturesque, mediaeval, national heritage, fortress, fortifications, impregnable, ramparts, bastions, historic city, port, Yugoslavia
PMR088K-13 Croatia, Dalmatia, Dubrovnik: Romanesque columns and courtyard in the cloister of the Franciscan Monastery. Keywords: picturesque, Yugoslavia, port, historic city, bastions, ramparts, impregnable, fortifications, fortress, national heritage, mediaeval
PMR088K-12 Croatia, Dalmatia, Dubrovnik: a variety of carved stone column capitals in the Romanesque cloister of the Franciscan Monastery. Keywords: picturesque, Yugoslavia, port, historic city, bastions, ramparts, impregnable, fortifications, fortress, national heritage, mediaeval
PMR088K-11 Croatia, Dalmatia, Dubrovnik: view of the city's mighty north wall and bastions, from Fort Minceta. Keywords: picturesque, Yugoslavia, port, historic city, bastions, ramparts, impregnable, fortifications, fortress, national heritage, mediaeval
PMR088K-10 Croatia, Dalmatia, Dubrovnik: Fort Minceta and the city walls from Pile Gate, with palm trees and Oleanders in bloom. Keywords: picturesque, Yugoslavia, port, historic city, bastions, ramparts, impregnable, fortifications, fortress, national heritage, mediaeval
PMR088K-09 Croatia, Dalmatia, Dubrovnik: Orlando's Column (= Roland) has stood for centuries in Placa and is regarded as a symbol of Dubrovnik's freedom. Keywords: picturesque, statue, Yugoslavia, port, historic city, bastions, ramparts, impregnable, fortifications, fortress, national heritage, mediaeval
PMR088K-08 Croatia, Dalmatia, Dubrovnik: the Small Onofrio's Fountain, provides fresh water from the Dubrovnik River (designed by Onofrio della Casa in 1438). Keywords: picturesque, Yugoslavia, port, historic city, bastions, ramparts, impregnable, fortifications, fortress, national heritage, mediaeval
PMR088K-07 Croatia, Dalmatia, Dubrovnik: view along the main street, Placa (or Stradun) with belltower and marble paving, polished by the feet of innumerable residents and visitors. Keywords: picturesque, Yugoslavia, port, historic city, bastions, ramparts, impregnable, fortifications, fortress, national heritage, mediaeval
PMR088K-06 Croatia, Dalmatia, Dubrovnik: view down on the city, with harbour and fortifications, from the coast road. Keywords: picturesque, Yugoslavia, port, historic city, bastions, ramparts, impregnable, fortifications, fortress, national heritage, mediaeval
PMR018K-13 Slovakia, Zilina: Former drawbridge approach to Strecno Castle which dates back to the early 14th century. Keywords: fortifications, ramparts
PMR043K-05 Germany, Baden-Wurttemberg, Tubingen: View of the River Neckar from the ramparts of Hohentübingen Castle.
PMR402-07 Hungary, Budapest: cannons near the entrance to the War History Museum on the ramparts of the fortified old town (Buda). Keywords: Magyar, architecture, Danube, cityscape, capital city, metropolis
PMR681-07 Greece, Island of Leros: view of Agia Marina from the ramparts of the Kastro (Platanos Castle, built in 7th century AD and added to by Byzantines and Venetians, offered protection to villagers from pirate attacks). Keywords: Greek Isles, island hopping, Hellas, Helenic, Dodecanese, Ionian Islands, picturesque, colourful, yachts, Greek Orthodox Church
PMR670-02 Canada, Quebec: Parc Montmorency, with cannons on the ramparts, and Quebec Seminary in the background. Keywords: metropolis, picturesque, French-speaking, national heritage, historic, autumn, cityscape
PMR638-09 Montenegro: Kotor, a UNESCO World Heritage site, has a history going back to Roman times when it was known as Acruvium. The massive bastion (Kampana Tower and Citadel) and wall on the north side of the old town (Stari Grad) flanking the River Skurda, date back to the 13th century. Keywords: picturesque, port, historic city, bastions, ramparts, fortifications, fortress, national heritage, mediaeval
PMR638-08 Montenegro: Kotor, a UNESCO World Heritage site, has a history going back to Roman times when it was known as Acruvium. High above the town, the 17th century church of Our Lady of the Remedy (Crkva Gospa od zdravlja) commands a fine view of the Gulf of Kotor. Keywords: picturesque, port, historic city, bastions, ramparts, fortifications, fortress, national heritage, mediaeval
PMR638-07 Montenegro: Kotor, a UNESCO World Heritage site, has a history going back to Roman times when it was known as Acruvium. Bird's eye view of the jetty and part of the old town (Stari Grad), from Castel St. John, 260 metres above the city. Keywords: picturesque, port, historic city, bastions, ramparts, fortifications, fortress, national heritage, mediaeval
PMR638-06 Montenegro: Kotor, a UNESCO World Heritage site, has a history going back to Roman times when it was known as Acruvium. View of the promenade and gulf from the Castel St. John, an Illyrian fort 260 metres above the city; with Two-tailed Pasha butterfly (Charaxes jasius) near the Montenegro flag. Keywords: picturesque, mediaeval, national heritage, fortress, fortifications, ramparts, bastions, historic city, port
PMR638-05 Montenegro: Kotor, a UNESCO World Heritage site, has a history going back to Roman times when it was known as Acruvium. View of the gulf from the Roko fortification showing the old water conduits which fed the cisterns. Keywords: picturesque, mediaeval, national heritage, fortress, fortifications, ramparts, bastions, historic city, port
PMR638-04 Montenegro: Kotor, a UNESCO World Heritage site, has a history going back to Roman times when it was known as Acruvium. The recently completed promenade, planted with ornamental trees, and jetty for small craft. Keywords: picturesque, mediaeval, national heritage, fortress, fortifications, ramparts, bastions, historic city, port
PMR638-03 Montenegro: Kotor, a UNESCO World Heritage site, has a history going back to Roman times when it was known as Acruvium. View of the old town (Stari Grad) at the foot of Mount Lovcen. Keywords: picturesque, mediaeval, national heritage, fortress, fortifications, ramparts, bastions, historic city, port
PMR638-02 Montenegro: Kotor, a UNESCO World Heritage site, has a history going back to Roman times when it was known as Acruvium. View of the town on the Gulf of Kotor (Boka Kotoska), surrounded by precipitous mountains, from the Cetinje road. Keywords: picturesque, port, historic city, bastions, ramparts, fortifications, fortress, national heritage, mediaeval
PMR637-11 Croatia, Dalmatia, Dubrovnik: the wooded island of Lokrum, seen over the (mostly new) rooftops of the city. Keywords: picturesque, mediaeval, national heritage, fortress, fortifications, impregnable, ramparts, bastions, historic city, port, panorama
PMR637-10 Croatia, Dalmatia, Dubrovnik: Fort Lovrijenac (left), with walls up to 12 metres thick, was built in the 11th century, and now hosts stage plays. On the right, part of the bastion Fort Bokar. Keywords: picturesque, port, historic city, bastions, ramparts, impregnable, fortifications, fortress, national heritage, mediaeval
PMR637-09 Croatia, Dalmatia, Dubrovnik: sunbathers on the rocks outside the city walls. Keywords: picturesque, port, historic city, bastions, ramparts, impregnable, fortifications, fortress, national heritage, mediaeval
PMR637-06 Croatia, Dalmatia, Dubrovnik: view of the city from the coast road, with the harbour, St. John Fort, and the city ramparts. Keywords: picturesque, mediaeval, national heritage, fortress, fortifications, impregnable, ramparts, bastions, historic city, port
PMR633-06 Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: overlooking the town, the castle stands on a sandstone outcrop to the north. Its present appearance dates from the 15-16th centuries, including the 30-metre-high, round Sinwell Tower. Keywords: Nürnberg, ramparts, fortifications, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, historic town
PMR578-10 Germany, Baden-Wurttemberg, Tubingen: View of the River Neckar and modern road bridge from the ramparts of Hohentübingen Castle.
PMR658-06 France, Périgord: view of the bridge and canoes on the River Dordogne from the high ramparts of Chateau Castelnaud. Keywords: historic, wooded countryside, countryside, castle, Dordogne, national heritage
PMR658-05 France, Périgord, Chateau de Fénelon: view of a defence tower and surrounding countryside from the ramparts. Keywords: mediaeval, castle, fortifications, Dordogne, national heritage, historic

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