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PMR141-01 Italy, Tuscany, Siena: the outstanding Gothic facade of the cathedral of multicoloured marble, completed in the 14th century by Giovanni Pisano. The rest of the building is in the Romanesque style and dates from 1065. Showing the Romanesque belltower, with its windows increasing with height. Keywords: architecture, historic, heritage, palace, UNESCO, culture, mediaeval, Catholic, stonework, carving, masterpiece
PMR140-12 Italy, Tuscany, Siena: the outstanding Gothic facade of the cathedral of multicoloured marble, completed in the 14th century by Giovanni Pisano. The rest of the building is in the Romanesque style and dates from 1065. Keywords: architecture, historic, heritage, palace, UNESCO, culture, mediaeval, Catholic, stonework, carving, masterpiece
PMR114-09 Italy, Lombardy, Milan: equestrian statue of Garibaldi in the Piazza del Duomo in front of the cathedral, a favourite resting place for tourists. Keywords: architecture, historic, heritage, famous, Milano, stage, music, ballet
PMR094-06 Austria, Krems: the late Gothic Piarist Church rests partly on the remains of the Roman town wall. Keywords: architecture, traditional, picturesque, mediaeval, church-tower
PMR089-03 Italy, Tuscany, Florence/Firenze: facade of the church of Santa Croce by Niccolo Matas (1857-63). The rest of the church was built between the 12th and 14th centuries in Florentine Gothic style. Keywords: architecture, religious buildings
PMR088-03 Italy, Tuscany, Florence/Firenze: Florentine Gothic facade of the cathedral (Santa Maria del Fiore) by Emilio de Fabris (1871-87). The rest of the cathedral dates back to 1296. Keywords: Florentine Gothic architecture
PMR074-07 Yugoslavia, Croatia, Zadar: harbour and Land Gate to the town, bearing the lion of St. Mark (1543) built by Michele Sanmicheli, who also built the rest of the town's fortifications. Keywords: architecture, historic, heritage, port, moorings, boats, basin, defence, town wall
PMR048-10 Poland, Warsaw: one of dozens of wall plaques all over the city, each marking the site of the execution of 50 hostages by the Nazis. Out of the original population of 1.3 million, 800,000 died, the rest being forcibly transported (1977) Keywords: architecture, historic, memorial, tragedy, barbaric, victims, holocaust
PMR-D6806 Ireland, Aran Islands, Inis Mor, Kilmurvey: inside the outer wall of Dun Aonghasa prehistoric fort, believed to be about 2000 years old. Beyond, view of the rest of the treeless island, about 14 km. long. Keywords: heritage, culture, picturesque, fortress, defence, prehistoric, Dun Aengus
PMR-D5941 Oman, Sama Al Wasil Desert Camp: the central pavilion, a shady area for rest and relaxation. Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, desert resort, accommodation
PMR-D5940 Oman, Sama Al Wasil Desert Camp: the central pavilion, a shady area for rest and relaxation. Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, desert resort, accommodation
PMR-D5327 Uzbekistan, Samarkand: one of the fluted domes of the Bibi Khanum mosque, resting on a drum with large epigraphic ornamentation. (Similar to the domes of the Sher Dor madrasa). Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, UNESCO
PMR-D5292 Uzbekistan, Samarkand, Registan: one of the fluted domes of the Sher Dor madrasa, built 1619-36, resting on a drum with large epigraphic ornamentation. Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, UNESCO
PMR-D5288 Uzbekistan, Samarkand, Registan: Turquoise tiled dome of Tilya-Kori ("gilded") madrasa rests on a drum with polychrome geometrical ornamentation and a band of calligraphy. Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, UNESCO
PMR-D1056 Thailand, Chonburi, Ko Si Chang Island: divers pavilions for rest or meditation with a raised board walk down to the rocky shore at Chom Kao Kard. Keywords: holiday resort, Siam, seaside, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, sunshine, beach
PMR341-07 Switzerland, Bernese Oberland, Jungfraujoch (3466 metres): huskies taking a rest between sleigh rides, near the summit of the funicular station. Keywords: countryside, picturesque, Alps, mountain range, snow-capped, alpine scenery, alpine meadows, chalets
PMR305-12 Italy, Tuscany, San Gimignano, famous for its fortified, soaring "Towers of Nobility" built in the Middle Ages during the struggle between the Guelphs and the Ghibellines: popular resting place for tourists are the steps around the cistern in the Piazza della Cisterna. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, mediaeval, medieval, Gothic, Romanesque
PMR-D3416 Germany, Saxony-Anhalt, Magdeburg: the first Gothic building on German territory was the cathedral, which began as Romanesque in 1209. A fortification stood on the site already in 805. The last resting place of Emperor Otto I who died in 973, in the sanctuary. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, mediaeval, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, stone carving
PMR163-11 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. Spectacular outcrops from the south rim in the region of Hermit's Rest. Looking over the south rim towards Grand Canyon Village. Seen from the air. Keywords: spectacular, geology, ecology, Colorado River, fissure, erosion, strata, nature, picturesque, scenic, photogenic, UNESCO, heritage, aerial view
PMR150-01 Switzerland, Lucerne: enjoying the sun on the Rathaus Quay, with the the wooden Chapel Bridge and Water Tower dating from the early 14th century, in the background. Keywords: picturesque, historic, culture, architecture, reflections, relaxing, resting
PMR-D2679 Turkey, Anatolia: sunset on Lake Van with a late swimmer. Keywords: picturesque, colourful, reflections, calm, seashore, hills, evening, peaceful, restful
PMR147K-19 Germany, Bavaria, Freystadt: the ObererTor (Upper Gate) survives, but the rest of the mediaeval town wall has gone. Keywords: picturesque, historical, mediaeval, national heritage, defence, fortifications, Franconia
PMR465-01 Romania, Moldavia, Iasi (pronounced "Yash"): the capital of Moldavia and of Romania from 1859-62, and third largest city of Romania, is a rich cultural centre. Church of the Three Hierarchs, built in 1635-9 by Vasile Lupu, has been destroyed several times but always faithfully rebuilt, surviving the rest of the monastery. Detail of the intricate geometric ornamentation, mainly of oriental origin, which covers all the facades. This was gilded in the original church. Keywords: architecture, Orthodox, Christian, culture, historic, national heritage
PMR464-12 Romania, Moldavia, Iasi (pronounced "Yash"): the capital of Moldavia and of Romania from 1859-62, and third largest city of Romania, is a rich cultural centre. Church of the Three Hierarchs, built in 1635-9 by Vasile Lupu, has been destroyed several times but always faithfully rebuilt, surviving the rest of the monastery. It is covered with fine, filligree carving. Keywords: architecture, national heritage, historic, culture, Christian, Orthodox
PMR512-09 Italy, Lombardy, Milan: equestrian statue of Vittorio Emanuele II in the Piazza del Duomo, a popular resting place for foot-weary tourists and pigeons. Keywords: architecture, street scene, sculpture, monument, metropolis, culture, historic, national heritage
PMR133K-10 Cambodia: Lake Tonle Sap, the largest freshwater lake in South East Asia, reaches its maximum size during the monsoon season, before shrinking radically during the rest of the year. It is a nature reserve and UNESCO designated Biosphere. This picture: touring boats frequently go aground on the sandbanks of the Tonle Sap River. Keywords: biosphere, natural heritage, wild life habitat, nature reserve, bird reserve, ecology
PMR133K-09 Cambodia: Lake Tonle Sap, the largest freshwater lake in South East Asia, reaches its maximum size during the monsoon season, before shrinking radically during the rest of the year. It is a nature reserve and UNESCO designated Biosphere. This picture: two young Khmer children in the family boat. Keywords: biosphere, ecology, bird reserve, nature reserve, wild life habitat, natural heritage
PMR133K-08 Cambodia: Lake Tonle Sap, the largest freshwater lake in South East Asia, reaches its maximum size during the monsoon season, before shrinking radically during the rest of the year. It is a nature reserve and UNESCO designated Biosphere. This picture: a general view of the floating village - the water level can change up to 9 metres in a year. Keywords: biosphere, ecology, bird reserve, nature reserve, wild life habitat, natural heritage
PMR133K-07 Cambodia: Lake Tonle Sap, the largest freshwater lake in South East Asia, reaches its maximum size during the monsoon season, before shrinking radically during the rest of the year. It is a nature reserve and UNESCO designated Biosphere. This picture: a crocodile farm on one of the floating islands in the lake. Keywords: biosphere, natural heritage, wild life habitat, nature reserve, bird reserve, ecology
PMR133K-06 Cambodia: Lake Tonle Sap, the largest freshwater lake in South East Asia, reaches its maximum size during the monsoon season, before shrinking radically during the rest of the year. It is a nature reserve and UNESCO designated Biosphere. This picture: a floating provision store on the lake - the water level can change up to 9 metres in a year. Keywords: biosphere, natural heritage, wild life habitat, nature reserve, bird reserve, ecology
PMR133K-05 Cambodia: Lake Tonle Sap, the largest freshwater lake in South East Asia, reaches its maximum size during the monsoon season, before shrinking radically during the rest of the year. It is a nature reserve and UNESCO designated Biosphere. This picture: a group of blue touring boats at the quay, waiting for customers. Keywords: biosphere, natural heritage, wild life habitat, nature reserve, bird reserve, ecology
PMR133K-04 Cambodia: Lake Tonle Sap, the largest freshwater lake in South East Asia, reaches its maximum size during the monsoon season, before shrinking radically during the rest of the year. It is a nature reserve and UNESCO designated Biosphere. This picture: a constant stream of touring boats leaves the quay on Tonle Sap River, heading for the lake. Keywords: biosphere, natural heritage, wild life habitat, nature reserve, bird reserve, ecology
PMR092K-21 Turkey, Gallipoli Peninsula: view of the Lone Pine military cemetery; a forest fire in 1994 denuded the area of the rest of the pine trees. Keywords: First World War, Mustafa Kemal, Atatürk, WWI Battlefields, Memorials, Military Graves, Military Cemeteries, Battlefields, Allied landings, 25th April 1915, ANZAC, Dardanelles Campaign
PMR056K-21 Malta, Siggiewi: the domed church towers over the rest of the town.
PMR046K-29 Nicaragua, Granada: Typical restored colonial houses, painted in pastel shades, with a newly painted two-storey house towering over the rest.
PMR074K-20 Spain, Lanzarote: isolated remains of the seaward wall of the crater on the beach at El Golfo; the rest has been washed away by the sea. Keywords: Canary Islands, volcanic, leisure, holidays, sunshine
PMR071K-34 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Mittenwald: Restful scene by the pool in the Cure-Park, Mittenwald, with autumn foliage. Keywords: convalescence, relax, recovery
PMR071K-07 Turkey, Lycia, Kalkan: Motor yacht at sunset anchored in a bay on the Mediterranean coast near Kalkan. Keywords: evening calm, restful, peaceful, Lycia
PMR071K-06 Turkey, Lycia, Kalkan: Motor yacht at sunset anchored in a bay on the Mediterranean coast near Kalkan. Keywords: evening calm, restful, peaceful, Lycia
PMR063K-03 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. Here, Balduin's Tower, where Emperor Balduin of Flanders was imprisoned in 1205 for the rest of his life.
PMR379-12 Australia, Northern Territory: "The Devil's Marbles", eroded granite formations about 400 kilometres north of Alice Springs. The two "boulders" are actually joined to the rock on which they rest. Keywords: outback, wilderness, bush, nature, natural, geology, vegetation, savannah, ecology, biotope, tropical
PMR625-04 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Mittenwald: Feeding the ducks on the lake in the Kurpark, with autumn foliage. Keywords: fall, cure park, convalescence, rest home, sanatorium park, spa, trees in russet
PMR625-03 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Mittenwald: The lake and the fountain in the Kurpark, with trees in autumn foliage in the background. Keywords: fall, cure park, convalescence, rest home, sanatorium park, spa, trees in russet
PMR625-02 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Mittenwald: Colourful flowerbeds and lake in the Kurpark. Keywords: fall, cure park, convalescence, rest home, sanatorium park, spa, trees in russet

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