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PMR143-11
Bulgaria, Sofia: Lenin Memorial, standing in V.I. Lenin Square.
Keywords: capital city, metropolis, architecture, heritage, culture, historic, statue, monument, communist, statesman, stone-carving

PMR143-08
Bulgaria, Sofia: open air cafe in the subway square, with the church of Sveta Nedelia visible in the background.
Keywords: capital city, metropolis, architecture, heritage, culture, historic

PMR143-05
Bulgaria, Sofia: Mausoleum of the national hero, Georgi Dimitrov, built in 1949, standing in 9th September Square.
Keywords: capital city, metropolis, architecture, heritage, culture, historic

PMR-D13463
Greece, Island of Rhodes, Rhodes: Hippocratous Square (Platia Ippokratou) in the old city, its fountain surrounded by tavernas, with the castellated towers of the Marine Gate in the background.
Keywords: architecture, Byzantine, Crusaders, historic, holiday resort, island, Knights Hospitaller, Knights of St. John, mediaeval, Mediterranean, picturesque, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO

PMR-D13436
Greece, Island of Karpathos, Olympos: view of the square and main street from the tower.
Keywords: architecture, colourful, Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, Olymbos, picturesque, traditional

PMR-D13425
Greece, Island of Karpathos, Olympos: a handsome classical facade, looking onto the main square.
Keywords: architecture, Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, Olymbos, picturesque, traditional

PMR-D13424
Greece, Island of Karpathos, Olympos: intricate carving on a double-door in the main square.
Keywords: architecture, Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, Olymbos, picturesque, traditional

PMR139-09
Italy, Rome: Piazza San Pietro (St. Peter's Square), Via della Conciliazione, and the River Tiber, seen from the top of the dome of St. Peter's Basilica.
Keywords: architecture, historic, heritage, palace, classical, monument, masonry, culture, capital city, Christian, Pope, Catholic, panora...

PMR136-01
Germany, North Rhine-Westphalia, Bonn: capital of West Germany from 1949 until 1990. Ludwig von Beethoven statue in the Cathedral Square, with the imposing Heard Post Office in the background.
Keywords: architecture, historic, heritage, monument, memorial, music, composer, ode to joy

PMR134-05
England, London: illuminated Christmas tree in Trafalgar Square at night.
Keywords: metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage

PMR131-07
Germany, Bavaria, Frankische Schweiz: the main square of Pottenstein, with the Maria Fountain and church, overlooked by the castle of the Wintzingerode family, which dates back to the 11th century.
Keywords: national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, woods, historic, architecture, timber frame

PMR123-08
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Landsberg am Lech: colourful gabled houses and cobbled streets close to the main square.
Keywords: architecture, Baroque, historic, picturesque, heritage, gables, cokourful

PMR123-07
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Landsberg am Lech: the main square, with St. Mary Fountain and Town Hall (stucco facade by Domenikus Zimmermann, 1719).
Keywords: architecture, Baroque, historic, picturesque, heritage, gables, cokourful

PMR122-03
Upper Austria, Wels: the town square and fountain, with the historic Lederturm (1618) in the background.
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, heritage, scenic

PMR119-02
Germany, Bavaria, Rothenburg ob der Tauber: view of the Market Square, Ratsherrntrinkstube, White Tower and town wall, from the Rathaus Tower.
Keywords: defence, fortifications, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, Franconia, timber-frame, wattle and daub, gables, rooftops, bird's eye view

PMR106-12
Egypt, Abu Simbel: Ramesses II built two temples (for himself and his wife) adjacent to each other. To escape the flood waters of the Aswan Dam, both were cut into square blocks and moved bodily about 500 metres to a safe position. The main temple, dedicated to Amun-Ra, had 4 seated colossi of Ramesses II, with a row of baboons above. These greet the morning sun which shines directly into the sanctuary, deep inside the rock.
Keywords: Egyptology, archeology, antiquity, historical, hieroglyphics, architecture, culture

PMR106-11
Egypt, Abu Simbel: Ramesses II built two temples (for himself and his wife) adjacent to each other. To escape the flood waters of the Aswan Dam, both were cut into square blocks and moved bodily about 500 metres to a safe position. Row of Horus falcons at the feet of the colossi.
Keywords: Egyptology, archeology, antiquity, historical, hieroglyphics, architecture, culture

PMR106-10
Egypt, Abu Simbel: Ramesses II built two temples (for himself and his wife) adjacent to each other. To escape the flood waters of the Aswan Dam, both were cut into square blocks and moved bodily about 500 metres to a safe position. The two intact seated colossi of Ramesses II on the right of the entrance, each 65 feet high.
Keywords: Egyptology, archeology, antiquity, historical, hieroglyphics, architecture, culture

PMR106-09
Egypt, Abu Simbel: Ramesses II built two temples (for himself and his wife) adjacent to each other. To escape the flood waters of the Aswan Dam, both were cut into square blocks and moved bodily about 500 metres to a safe position. Figures of Ramesses in the outer chamber of the main temple, with roof frescoes of Nekhbet, the vulture.
Keywords: Egyptology, archeology, antiquity, historical, hieroglyphics, architecture, culture

PMR106-08
Egypt, Abu Simbel: Ramesses II built two temples (for himself and his wife) adjacent to each other. To escape the flood waters of the Aswan Dam, both were cut into square blocks and moved bodily about 500 metres to a safe position. A commemorative plaque, set into the cliff face, acknowledging the help of UNESCO, Cost was about US$ 36,000,000.
Keywords: Egyptology, archeology, antiquity, historical, architecture, culture

PMR106-07
Egypt, Abu Simbel: Ramesses II built two temples (for himself and his wife) adjacent to each other. To escape the flood waters of the Aswan Dam, both were cut into square blocks and moved bodily about 500 metres to a safe position. View of the adjacent facades, with the Temple of Hathor in the foreground.
Keywords: Egyptology, archeology, antiquity, historical, hieroglyphics, architecture, culture

PMR106-06
Egypt, Abu Simbel: Ramesses II built two temples (for himself and his wife) adjacent to each other. To escape the flood waters of the Aswan Dam, both were cut into square blocks and moved bodily about 500 metres to a safe position. The smaller (wife's) temple. dedicated to Hathor, has 4 figures of Ramesses II and 2 of his wife on the facade.
Keywords: Egyptology, archeology, antiquity, historical, hieroglyphics, architecture, culture

PMR097-12
Germany, Baden Wurttemberg, Meersburg: Wine Festival 8th-9th September 1979 - local brass band playing from a dais in the middle of the Schlossplatz (Castle Square).
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, Swabia, Bodensee, Lake Constance, historic, heritage, mediaeval, architecture, music

PMR097-08
Germany, Baden Wurttemberg, Meersburg: Wine Festival 8th-9th September 1979 - tables in the Schlossplatz (Castle Square) with wine barrels on the green.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, Swabia, Bodensee, Lake Constance, historic, heritage, architecture

PMR097-07
Germany, Baden Wurttemberg, Meersburg: Wine Festival 8th-9th September 1979 - stalls in a corner of the Schlossplatz (Castle Square).
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, Swabia, Bodensee, Lake Constance, historic, heritage, mediaeval, architecture, timber-framed

PMR094-08
Austria, Krems: the Piarist Church towers over the rooftops of the parish church square.
Keywords: architecture, traditional, picturesque, mediaeval, Gothic

PMR094-01
Austria, Krems: Gothic and Baroque houses on the north side of the parish church square in the old quarter.
Keywords: architecture, traditional, picturesque, mediaeval, step-gable

PMR093-03
Austria, Burgenland, Rust: the village square viewed from the church tower, with storks' nest in the foreground.
Keywords: architecture, traditional, oriel window, picturesque

PMR090-10
Austria, Sankt Pölten: the main square, Rathausplatz, with the Holy Trinity column and Baroque Franciscan Church.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, heritage, architecture

PMR086-10
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Wittelsbacherplatz with the Palais Ludwig Ferdinand (F.X. Widmann 1822) behind, now the administrative headquarters of the Siemens Group. In the foreground is the equestrian statue of Maximilian I, Elector of Bavaria.
Keywords: München, architecture, historic, monument, bronze figure, square, place

PMR075-03
Yugoslavia, Croatia, Trogir: open-air cafe in a small square, overlooked by the church tower
Keywords: architecture, historic, mediaeval, stone, mellow, campanile, eating

PMR073-05
Italy, Muggia: a town on the border of Italy and Yugoslavia (now Slovenia) - the old town hall with later top storey, crowned with clock and bell tower
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, street scene, town square, historic, arcades

PMR069-03
Italy, Venice: the campanile and St. Mark's Basilica from the farther side of St. Mark's Square
Keywords: Venezia, architecture, historic, heritage, palace, UNESCO

PMR069-01
Italy, Venice: St. Mark's Basilica, with the open-air cafe in St. Mark's Square, in the foreground
Keywords: Venezia, architecture, historic, heritage, palace, UNESCO

PMR068-05
Austria, Tyrol, Hall: snow-capped alps tower over a square with frescoes, not far from the mediaeval Munzer Tower where the first Talers were minted in 1477, when the town received its minting right. It later became rich on the salt trade, when it was called Solbad Hall.
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, alpine, Alps, mountain range, street scene, residential

PMR066-02
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: costumed carnival revellers in main square, Marienplatz
Keywords: colourful, München, enjoy, atmosphere, fun, Fasching, fancy dress, toddler, cute

PMR066-01
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: costumed carnival revellers in main square, Marienplatz
Keywords: colourful, München, enjoy, atmosphere, fun, Fasching, fancy dress

PMR065-12
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: costumed carnival revellers in main square, Marienplatz, with brass band and dignitaries on a raised platform
Keywords: colourful, München, enjoy, atmosphere, fun, Fasching, fancy dress

PMR065-11
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: costumed carnival revellers in main square, Marienplatz. with Lisl Karstadt impersonator
Keywords: colourful, München, enjoy, atmosphere, fun, Fasching, fancy dress

PMR058-07
South Africa, Natal, Durban: City Hall (1910), an almost exact replica of Belfast City Hall, stands in Francis Farewell Square
Keywords: street scene, architecture, neo-classical, dome, cupola

PMR052-02
Germany, Bavaria, Wurzburg: the square with its fountain, from the balcony of the Residenz (Bishops' Palace), with the town in the distance
Keywords: wrought iron, skyline

PMR049-12
Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Stuttgart: statue of Schiller in the Schillerplatz with the Old Chancery (16th century) behind
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, picturesque, monuments, columns, main square, bronze figure

PMR049-11
Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Stuttgart: fountain and Jubilee Column surmounted by the goddess Concordia (1841) in the Schlossplatz with the Old Castle behind
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, picturesque, monuments, columns, main square

PMR049-10
Germany, Baden-Wurttemberg, Stuttgart: statue of Christoph, the IV Duke of Wurttemberg, (1550-68) in the Schlossplatz with the New Castle on the left, Old Castle on the right, and TV Tower in the distance
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, picturesque, monuments, columns, main square, bronze figure

PMR048-07
Poland, Warsaw: the Market Square of the "new town" (Rynek Nowego Miasta) with the Baroque Church of the Holy Sacraments on the far side (1977)
Keywords: architecture, historic, heritage, picturesque, cobblestones

PMR-D11957
Greece, Island of Tilos: street restaurant in the town square of Liviados.
Keywords: colourful, Dodecanese, eating, Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping

PMR-D11956
Greece, Island of Tilos: street restaurant in the town square of Liviados.
Keywords: colourful, Dodecanese, eating, Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping

PMR-D11951
Greece, Island of Nisyros: church and belltower overlooking the village square in the mountain-top village of Nikeia.
Keywords: architecture, colourful, culture, Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, traditional

PMR-D11842
Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Stralsund (Hansa Town): the shoal fish of the North Atlantic are displayed in this huge tank in the Ozeaneum Museum. It has an area of 300 square metres and an acryl screen 10 metres x 5 metres x 30 cm thick, and holds 2.6 million litres of water.
Keywords: attraction, culture, fauna, Hanseatic League, heritage, marine life, picturesque, spectacle, UNESCO World Heritage

PMR-D11841
Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Stralsund (Hansa Town): the shoal fish of the North Atlantic are displayed in this huge tank in the Ozeaneum Museum. It has an area of 300 square metres and an acryl screen 10 metres x 5 metres x 30 cm thick, and holds 2.6 million litres of water.
Keywords: attraction, culture, fauna, Hanseatic League, heritage, marine life, picturesque, spectacle, UNESCO World Heritage

PMR-D11840
Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Stralsund (Hansa Town): the shoal fish of the North Atlantic are displayed in this huge tank in the Ozeaneum Museum. It has an area of 300 square metres and an acryl screen 10 metres x 5 metres x 30 cm thick, and holds 2.6 million litres of water.
Keywords: attraction, culture, fauna, Hanseatic League, heritage, marine life, picturesque, spectacle, UNESCO World Heritage

PMR-D11490
Greece, Island of Corfu, Kerkyra (Corfu town): Agios Ioannis o Prodromos (Church of St. John the Precurser = St. John the Baptist) in Platia Iroon Kypriakon Agoniston, a square popularly known as "Platia Ioniki". Built in 1520, it was formerly Corfu's cathedral.
Keywords: architecture, colourful, culture, heritage, historic, Ionian Islands

PMR-D11489
Greece, Island of Corfu, Kerkyra (Corfu town): Platia Iroon Kypriakon Agoniston, a square popularly known as "Platia Ioniki". The handsome classical Alpha Bank Building (1846) hosts the Banknote Museum (Greek issues). Corfiot politician Georgios Theotoki is honoured with a statue in the centre.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, Ionian Islands, monument, sculpture

PMR-D11487
Greece, Island of Corfu, Kerkyra (CorfuTown): the New Fortress (Neo Frourio) reflected in the pool of the modern fountain in Old Port Square.
Keywords: architecture, bastions, fortifications, Ionian Islands, sculpture

PMR-D11454
Greece, Island of Corfu, Kerkyra (Corfu town): view of the Spilia area and Old Port Square from the New Fortress (Neo Frourio), with the islet of Vidos, used as a Serbian quarantine in 1916.
Keywords: harbour, Ionian Islands, jetty, panorama, picturesque

PMR-D11453
Greece, Island of Corfu, Kerkyra (Corfu town): view of the Spilia area and Old Port Square from the New Fortress (Neo Frourio), with the islet of Vidos, used as a Serbian quarantine in 1916.
Keywords: harbour, Ionian Islands, jetty, panorama, picturesque

PMR-D11418
Greece, Island of Corfu, Kerkyra (CorfuTown): facades of Old Port Square, Spilia, reflected in the pool of the modern fountain.
Keywords: architecture, colourful, Ionian Islands, picturesque, sculpture

PMR-D11410
Greece, Island of Corfu, Kerkyra (Corfu town): Platia Iroon Kypriakon Agoniston, a square popularly known as "Platia Ioniki" with a statue of Corfiot politician Georgios Theotoki in the centre.
Keywords: architecture, colourful, Ionian Islands, monument, picturesque

PMR-D11212
Greece, Island of Kastellorizo, Megisti: seating for an open air concert in a small square backed by colourful house facades.
Keywords: architecture, mountains, picturesque, resort

PMR-D11142
Turkey, Lycia: entering Lake Koycegiz, which extends over 65 square kilometres, from the Dalyan delta reed beds.
Keywords: boat trip, headland, landscape

PMR-D10702
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Amerang: the open air museum of historical farm buildings, part of the Glentleiten Museum:
Wooden gallery on the upper storey of the Bernoederhof, a large farmhouse with ancillary buildings arranged in a square format, built in 1725.
Keywords: historic, country life, dwellings, tradition, heritage, picturesque, architecture, culture

PMR-D10701
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Amerang: the open air museum of historical farm buildings, part of the Glentleiten Museum:
Central courtyard and dovecote of the Bernoederhof, a large farmhouse with ancillary buildings arranged in a square format, built in 1725.
Keywords: historic, country life, dwellings, tradition, heritage, picturesque, architecture, culture

PMR-D10420
Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel, Ponta Delgada: the symbol of the town is the old three-arched town gateway (1783) which formerly overlooked the port, now standing in the main square, Praca Goncalo Velho Cabral.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, picturesque, historic

PMR-D9938
Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel, Ponta dos Mosteiros: the village square, surrounded by plane trees, with bandstand and fountain.
Keywords: picturesque, peaceful

PMR-D9937
Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel, Ponta dos Mosteiros: cottages facing the village square, with open air cafe tables.
Keywords: picturesque, peaceful, dwellings

PMR-D9928
Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel, Ponta Delgada: a fishing boat returning to its mooring near the main square, Praca Goncalo Velho Cabral.
Keywords: architecture, harbour, quayside, port

PMR-D9927
Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel, Ponta Delgada: fishing boats moored adjacent to the main square, Praca Goncalo Velho Cabral.
Keywords: architecture, harbour, quayside, port

PMR-D9925
Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel, Ponta Delgada: the main square, Praca Goncalo Velho Cabral, with statue of Goncalo Velho Cabral, believed to have been the discoverer of the island, and the three-arched former city gate in the background.
Keywords: architecture, sculpture, monument, historic, picturesque, national heritage

PMR-D9919
Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel, Ponta Delgada: the shady Largo Martires da Patria (Martyrs' Square), with entrance to the old secondary school on the far side.
Keywords: architecture, historic, picturesque, national heritage

PMR-D9915
Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel, Ponta Delgada: Rua Marques da Praia e Monforte, a typical narrow, cobbled street in the old town. The former residence of the Marques da Praia stands on the right with its square observation tower for sighting the first ships for the orange harvest.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, historic

PMR-D9910
Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel, Ponta Delgada: the symbol of the town is the old three-arched town gateway (1783) which formerly overlooked the port, now standing in the main square, Praca Goncalo Velho Cabral.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, picturesque, historic

PMR-D9908
Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel, Ponta Delgada: ornamental paving in the Praca 5 Outubro (5th October Square), with the former Franciscan monastery and the church of Sao Jose.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, picturesque, historic

PMR-D9518
Iceland, Reykjavik: Austurvöllur Square with statue of Jon Sigurösson, a leader of Iceland's independence movement, in the heart of the city.
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, capital city, monument, flower gardens

PMR-D9087
Argentina, Buenos Aires: Plaza de Mayo, with Buenos Aires City Hall (Palacio Municipal) in the background. It was completed in March 1893.
Keywords: South America, architecture, capital city, Latin America, street scene, May Square

PMR-D8645
Chile. Temuco: Plaza de Armas Anibal Pinto is the main square and hub of the city.
Keywords: South America, picturesque, Latin America

PMR-D8644
Chile. Temuco: Plaza de Armas Anibal Pinto is the main square and hub of the city.
Keywords: South America, picturesque, Latin America

PMR-D8643
Chile. Temuco: Plaza de Armas Anibal Pinto is the main square and hub of the city.
Keywords: South America, picturesque, Latin America

PMR-D8641
Chile. Temuco: Plaza de Armas Anibal Pinto is the main square and hub of the city.
Keywords: South America, picturesque, Latin America

PMR-D8620
Chile. Santiago: Titanium La Portado, at 205 metres, is the second highest building in Chile Completed in 2010, it has 55 storeys and 129,000 square metres office floor space. It survived the earthquake of 2010 undamaged.
Keywords: South America, offices, high-rise, skyscrapers, Latin America, developments

PMR-D8615
Chile. Santiago: Titanium La Portado, at 205 metres, is the second highest building in Chile Completed in 2010, it has 55 storeys and 129,000 square metres office floor space. It survived the earthquake of 2010 undamaged.
Keywords: South America, offices, high-rise, skyscrapers, Latin America, developments

PMR-D8607
Chile. Santiago: Plaza de Armas, with Palacio de la Real Audiencia de Santiago (right), completed in 1807 as the Royal Court of Justice, which now houses the National History Museum, and the cathedral facade on the far side of the square.
Keywords: South America, Baroque style, culture, architecture, Latin America

PMR-D8604
Chile. Santiago: Plaza de Armas, the historic central square of Santiago.
Keywords: South America, hub, pedestrian zone, park, Latin America

PMR-D8257
Germany, Niedersachsen, Wolfenbüttel: a street cafe in the Market Square (Stadtplatz) offers fine views of the timber-framed houses.
Keywords: picturesque, culture, architecture, heritage, historic

PMR-D8256
Germany, Niedersachsen, Wolfenbüttel: a street cafe in the Market Square (Stadtplatz) offers fine views of the timber-framed houses. Germany, Niedersachsen, WolfenbÃ¼ttel: a street cafe in the Market Square (Stadtplatz) offers fine views of the timber-framed houses.
Keywords: picturesque, culture, architecture, heritage, historic

PMR-D8255
Germany, Niedersachsen, Wolfenbüttel: colourful Renaissance facades line the Market Square (Stadtplatz) with the monument to Duke Augustus the Younger in the foreground.
Keywords: picturesque, historic, heritage, architecture, culture

PMR-D8237
Germany, Niedersachsen, Wolfenbüttel: a row of superb timber-frame buildings in the Market Square (Stadtplatz).
Keywords: picturesque, culture, architecture, heritage, historic

PMR-D8236
Germany, Niedersachsen, Wolfenbüttel: a row of superb timber-frame buildings in the Market Square (Stadtplatz) with the Town Hall (Rathaus) at the far end.
Keywords: picturesque, culture, architecture, heritage, historic

PMR-D8214
Denmark, Odense: Town Hall Square (Flakhaven).
Keywords: street scene, culture, architecture

PMR-D8095
Norway, Vest-Agder, Kristiansand: the town was founded by King Christian IV in 1641, although the site has been settled since prehistoric times. The central shopping square, a pedestrian zone, with colourful flowerbeds in the foreground.
Keywords: Scandinavia, urban, pedestrian zone, streetscene, architecture

PMR-D8092
Norway, Telemark, Skien: the main square.
Keywords: culture, architecture, Scandinavia

PMR-D8065
Norway, Oslo: equestrian statue of King Charles John in the square in front of the Royal Palace (Det Kongelige Slott), which was built in1824 48 in the reign of King Charles III.
Keywords: architecture, sculpture, monument, Classical, capital city, Scandinavia

PMR-D7953
Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Tauberbischofsheim: Schlossplatz (Castle Square) with Volksschule, and top of the Türmersturm..
Keywords: picturesque, mediaeval, heritage, Tauber Valley, architecture, Romantische Strasse, Romantic Road, culture

PMR-D7952
Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Tauberbischofsheim: bronze citizens of the town, relaxing in Schlossplatz (Castle Square), with the tower of St. Martin's church in the background.
Keywords: picturesque, statues, sculptures, heritage, Tauber Valley, architecture, Romantische Strasse, Romantic Road, culture

PMR-D7947
Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Tauberbischofsheim: the Zwinger, a former defence fortification, in Schlossplatz (Castle Square).
Keywords: picturesque, cobblestones, mediaeval, heritage, Tauber Valley, architecture, Romantische Strasse, Romantic Road, culture

PMR-D7922
Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Weikersheim: the stone figure of an angel surmounts the fountain in the Market Square, while a group of bronze burghers confers before the local museum.
Keywords: picturesque, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, statues, sculptures, Tauber Valley

PMR-D7918
Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Weikersheim: the late Renaissance palace of the Hohenlohe family replaced an original castle dating from 1586. The main entrance from the Town Hall Square. Germany, Baden-WÃ¼rttemberg, Weikersheim: the late Renaissance palace of the Hohenlohe family replaced an original castle dating from 1586. The main entrance from the Town Hall Square.
Keywords: picturesque, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, carvings, sculptures, Tauber Valley

PMR-D7917
Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Weikersheim: the late Renaissance palace of the Hohenlohe family replaced an original castle dating from 1586. The main entrance from the Market Square.
Keywords: picturesque, Tauber Valley, sculptures, carvings, architecture, Romantische Strasse, Romantic Road, culture

PMR-D7914
Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Weikersheim: a stone angel commands the fountain in the Marketl Square with the late Renaissance palace of the Hohenlohe family on the far side. It replaced an original castle dating from 1586.
Keywords: picturesque, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, statues, carvings, sculptures, Tauber Valley

PMR-D7913
Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Weikersheim: the late Renaissance palace of the Hohenlohe family replaced an original castle dating from 1586. The main entrance from the Market Square.
Keywords: picturesque, Tauber Valley, sculptures, carvings, architecture, Romantische Strasse, Romantic Road, culture

PMR-D7908
Germany, Bavaria, Mittelfranken, Schillingsfürst: the hostelry adjacent to the castle, seen from the square of the upper village, with stone fountain in the foreground.
Keywords: picturesque, cobblestones, colourful, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse

PMR000-03
Morocco, Marakech: Place Jemaa el-Fnaa, the long-established and loudly bustling heart of Marakech, where snake charmers, fortune-tellers, water-sellers, story-tellers, street-traders and food stalls are always to be found. Water-sellers in their traditional colourful costumes, with a string of polished brass drinking vessels, nowadays limit their trade to posing for tourist cameras (1962 picture).
Keywords: Africa, historic, culture, Maghreb, Muslim, Islam, Marakesh, medina, square, picturesque

PMR-D7580
Morocco, Marakech: Place Jemaa el-Fnaa, the long-established and loudly bustling heart of Marakech, where snake charmers, fortune-tellers, water-sellers, story-tellers, street-traders and food stalls are always to be found. The food stalls burst into life in the evening and are popular with tourists and locals alike for their traditional dishes.
Keywords: Africa, eating, meals, square, medina, Marakesh, Islam, Muslim, Maghreb, culture

PMR-D7579
Morocco, Marakech: Place Jemaa el-Fnaa, the long-established and loudly bustling heart of Marakech, where snake charmers, fortune-tellers, water-sellers, story-tellers, street-traders and food stalls are always to be found. The food stalls burst into life in the evening and are popular with tourists and locals alike for their traditional dishes.
Keywords: Africa, eating, meals, square, medina, Marakesh, Islam, Muslim, Maghreb, culture

PMR-D7578
Morocco, Marakech: Place Jemaa el-Fnaa, the long-established and loudly bustling heart of Marakech, where snake charmers, fortune-tellers, water-sellers, story-tellers, street-traders and food stalls are always to be found. The food stalls burst into life in the evening and are popular with tourists and locals alike for their traditional dishes.
Keywords: Africa, eating, meals, square, medina, Marakesh, Islam, Muslim, Maghreb, culture

PMR-D7575
Morocco, Marakech: Place Jemaa el-Fnaa, the long-established and loudly bustling heart of Marakech, where snake charmers, fortune-tellers, water-sellers, story-tellers, street-traders and food stalls are always to be found. Water-sellers in their traditional colourful costumes, with a string of polished brass drinking vessels, nowadays limit their trade to posing for tourist cameras.
Keywords: Africa, picturesque, square, medina, Marakesh, Islam, Muslim, Maghreb, culture

PMR-D7574
Morocco, Marakech: Place Jemaa el-Fnaa, the long-established and loudly bustling heart of Marakech, where snake charmers, fortune-tellers, water-sellers, story-tellers, street-traders and food stalls are always to be found. Water-sellers in their traditional colourful costumes, with a string of polished brass drinking vessels, nowadays limit their trade to posing for tourist cameras.
Keywords: Africa, picturesque, square, medina, Marakesh, Islam, Muslim, Maghreb, culture

PMR-D7573
Morocco, Marakech: Place Jemaa el-Fnaa, the long-established and loudly bustling heart of Marakech, where snake charmers, fortune-tellers, water-sellers, story-tellers, street-traders and food stalls are always to be found. A fresh-fruit stallholder displays his wares with traditional precision.
Keywords: Africa, square, medina, tradition, Marakesh, Islam, Muslim, Maghreb, culture

PMR-D7572
Morocco, Marakech: Place Jemaa el-Fnaa, the long-established and loudly bustling heart of Marakech, where snake charmers, fortune-tellers, water-sellers, story-tellers, street-traders and food stalls are always to be found.
Keywords: Africa, square, medina, tradition, Marakesh, Islam, Muslim, Maghreb, culture

PMR-D7571
Morocco, Marakech: Place Jemaa el-Fnaa, the long-established and loudly bustling heart of Marakech, where snake charmers, fortune-tellers, water-sellers, story-tellers, street-traders and food stalls are always to be found.
Keywords: Africa, square, medina, tradition, Marakesh, Islam, Muslim, Maghreb, culture

PMR-D7570
Morocco, Marakech: Place Jemaa el-Fnaa, the long-established and loudly bustling heart of Marakech, where snake charmers, fortune-tellers, water-sellers, story-tellers, street-traders and food stalls are always to be found.
Keywords: Africa, square, medina, tradition, Marakesh, Islam, Muslim, Maghreb, culture

PMR-D7213
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajer National Park: neolithic rockart - paintings believed to be up to 12,000 years old, made at the end of the last ice age, when the area was still savannah: human figure with poised spear and square shield (?), in Wadi In Tehak in the Tadrart Mountains.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, geology, rock formations, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, culture, heritage

PMR-D6894
Germany, Saxony, Leipzig: renaissance facades on the Market Square.
Keywords: heritage, architecture, masonry

PMR-D6759
Ireland, County Mayo, Cong: stone cross and picuresque pub in the village square.
Keywords: monument, historic, heritage, colourful, traditional

PMR-D6654
Northern Ireland, Belfast: Scottish Provident Institution Building in Donegall Square, was built 1897-1902 by architects Young and Mackenzie in neo-classical style.
Keywords: heritage, historic, architecture, classical, culture, masonry, capital city, metropolis

PMR-D6559
Ireland, Leinster, Dublin: statue of Oscar Wilde by Danny Osborne, in the corner of Merrion Square, with a statue of his pregnant mother.
Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, park , gardens, picturesque, colourful, capital city, sculpture

PMR-D6558
Ireland, Leinster, Dublin: statue of Oscar Wilde by Danny Osborne, in the corner of Merrion Square.
Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, park , gardens, picturesque, colourful, capital city, sculpture

PMR-D6542
Ireland, Wicklow, Powerscourt Estate dates back to ca. 1300, but the Palladian mansion was built in 1741 and twice restored after disastrous fires: mature trees in the 64-square-kilometre estate.
Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, park , gardens, picturesque, colourful, landscape

PMR-D6382
Germany, Bavaria, Mittelfranken, Feuchtwangen: tables and benches for the consumption of beer and sausages fill the market square during the Volksfest.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, beer festival, revelry, celebration, open-air

PMR-D6224
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Friedberg: the main square with Madonna fountain commemorating the Plague (1600).
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, Swabia

PMR-D6197
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Mering: open-air cafe near the market square and a baroque burgher house.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6196
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Mering: the market square, with St. Michael's church in the background.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6181
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Landsberg am Lech: main square with the town hall facade, Madonna fountain (Joseph Streiter, 1783), and clocktower of the parish church.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6050
Oman, Muscat: part of the Persian carpet in the main prayer hall of the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque showing the floral pattern and rich colours. It is a single piece 70 x 60 metres covering an area of 4263 square metres. Woven near Nishabur, Khurasan, it took 600 women four years to complete, has 1,700,000,000 knots, and weighs 21 tonnes.
Keywords: oil wealth, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, architecture, sultanate, colourful, artistic, elegant

PMR-D5563
Greece, Island of Santorini: archeological excavations of a Minoan city at Akrotiri which was buried after the eruption of the Thera volcano, approximately 3600 years ago.
The highest wall so far uncovered is a house fronting on to a triangular square.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, heritage, Cyclades, Thera, Thira, bronze age, prehistoric, civilisation, ruins

PMR-D5446
Switzerland, Zurich: oriel window of the Cafe Orsini, on Münsterhof Square.
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, culture, financial centre, heritage, historic, street scene, mediaeval

PMR-D5445
Switzerland, Zurich: house facades on Münsterhof Square.
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, culture, financial centre, heritage, historic, street scene, mediaeval

PMR-D5444
Switzerland, Zurich: house facades on Münsterhof Square.
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, culture, financial centre, heritage, historic, street scene, mediaeval

PMR-D5352
Uzbekistan, Tashkent: the equestrian statue of Amir Timur (Tamerlaine) in Amir Timur Square, with the Palace of International Forums (2009) in the background.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, monument, sculpture, memorial

PMR-D5351
Uzbekistan, Tashkent: the equestrian statue of Amir Timur (Tamerlaine) in Amir Timur Square, with the Palace of International Forums (2009) in the background.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, monument, sculpture, memorial

PMR-D5343
Uzbekistan, Tashkent: columned arch marking the start of Mustaqillik Maydoni or Independence Square, surmounted by figures of storks.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, monument, landmark

PMR-D5342
Uzbekistan, Tashkent: columned arch marking the start of Mustaqillik Maydoni or Independence Square, surmounted by figures of storks.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, monument, landmark

PMR-D5335
Uzbekistan, Tashkent, capital city, Khast-Imam Complex: Khazrati Imam Mosque, built in 2007, across the square from Barak-Khan Madrasa.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam

PMR-D5334
Uzbekistan, Tashkent, capital city, Khast-Imam Complex: facade and iwan of the Barak-Khan Madrasa, built in late 15th/early 16th centuries. It faces the Khazrati-Imami Mosque (2007) across the square.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam

PMR-D5331
Uzbekistan, Tashkent, capital city, Khast-Imam Complex: Khazrat Imami Mosque, built in 2007, with the smaller Tilla Sheikh Mosque (1856-7) in front, across the square from Barak-Khan Madrasa.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam

PMR-D5330
Uzbekistan, Tashkent, capital city, Khast-Imam Complex: Khazrati Imam Mosque, built in 2007, across the square from Barak-Khan Madrasa.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam

PMR-D5301
Uzbekistan, Samarkand: Tilya-Kari Medrasa and Mosque, built 1646-60, stands at the far (west) side of Registan Square.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, UNESCO

PMR-D5300
Uzbekistan, Samarkand: Registan square, wth its 3 madrasas: Ulugh Beg Madrasa (1417-1420) (left)
Tilya-Kori Madrasa (1646-1660) (centre), and
Sher-Dor Madrasa (1619-1636) (right)
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, UNESCO

PMR-D5267
Uzbekistan, Samarkand: Registan square, wth its 3 madrasas: Ulugh Beg Madrasa (1417-1420) (left)
Tilya-Kori Madrasa (1646-1660) (centre), and
Sher-Dor Madrasa (1619-1636) (right)
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam

PMR-D5166
Uzbekistan, Bukhara: west gate of the Ark, the fortified residence of the emir, leading to the Registan, or main square.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, UNESCO

PMR-D5135
Uzbekistan, Bukhara: west gate of the Ark, the fortified residence of the emir, leading to the Registan, or main square.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, UNESCO

PMR-D5134
Uzbekistan, Bukhara: west gate of the Ark, the fortified residence of the emir, leading to the Registan, or main square.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, UNESCO

PMR-D4979
People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Kashgar, the Uighur capital, centre of regional trade and culture for two millennia: mosque, adjoining the main square.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, Uighur, oasis-city, ancient, heritage, historic, tradition, cosmopolitan

PMR-D4978
People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Kashgar, the Uighur capital, centre of regional trade and culture for two millennia: view of the spacious main square with the Id Kah mosque on the far side and Wustanbowie (Millennium Old Street) behind, where numerous shops selling local handicrafts are to be found.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, Uighur, oasis-city, ancient, heritage, historic, tradition, cosmopolitan

PMR-D4976
People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Kashgar, the Uighur capital, centre of regional trade and culture for two millennia: a modern shopping centre adjoining the main square.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, Uighur, oasis-city, ancient, heritage, historic, tradition, cosmopolitan, architecture

PMR-D4975
People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Kashgar, the Uighur capital, centre of regional trade and culture for two millennia: a camel waiting for custom in the main square.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, Uighur, oasis-city, ancient, heritage, historic, tradition, cosmopolitan

PMR-D4970
People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Kashgar, the Uighur capital, centre of regional trade and culture for two millennia: bronze representation of a camel train on the ancient "Silk Road" in the main square.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, Uighur, oasis-city, ancient, heritage, historic, tradition, cosmopolitan, sculpture

PMR-D4969
People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Kashgar, the Uighur capital, centre of regional trade and culture for two millennia: bronze representation of a camel train on the ancient "Silk Road" in the main square. The Id Kah mosque in the background.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, Uighur, oasis-city, ancient, heritage, historic, tradition, cosmopolitan, sculpture

PMR-D4870
People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Turpan: Gaochang ruined city (Uighur name: Qocho), an oasis city on the edge of the Taklamakan Desert, dating back to 1st century BC, destroyed and abandoned in 14th century AD.
Interior of "main storage building" showing transmission of square base to circular tower.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, archeology, ancient, historical, antiquity, culture, heritage, architecture, adobe, erosion, weathered

PMR-D4185
Turkey, Resadiye Peninsula, Bozburun: the town square, with its colourful tiled pavilion surrounded by cafe tables.
Keywords: maritime, Aegean , cruising, Bahriyeli C, picturesque, sailing ship, relaxing, coffee bar, gossip

PMR-D2891
Greece, Island of Rhodes: the coat of arms of the Grand Master Emery d'Amboise with flamboyant style framing and crowned with a fleur de lys, on the Kastellania (1503), the former law courts, now housing the city library, in Hippocratous Square (Platia Ippokratou) in the old city.
Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, picturesque, historic, mediaeval, architecture, Byzantine, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, Knights Hospitaller

PMR-D2855
Greece, Island of Rhodes: the Kastellania (1503), the former law courts, now housing the city library, in Hippocratous Square (Platia Ippokratou) in the old city. Above the steps is the artistically carved coat of arms of Grand Master Emery d'Amboise.
Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, picturesque, historic, mediaeval, architecture, Byzantine, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, Knights Hospitaller

PMR-D2854
Greece, Island of Rhodes: Platia Martirion Efreon (Jewish Martyrs' Square), formerly called "Archbishop Square", named for the ca. 2000 Jews who were rounded up here by the Nazis and transported to concentration camps. In the centre is a fountain, crowned with 3 bronze seahorses, introduced during the Italian occupation.
Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, picturesque, architecture, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, Knights Hospitaller

PMR-D2850
Greece, Island of Rhodes: Hippocratous Square (Platia Ippokratou) in the old city, its fountain surrounded by tavernas, with the castellated towers of the Marine Gate in the background.
Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, picturesque, historic, mediaeval, architecture, Byzantine, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, Knights Hospitaller

PMR-D2839
Greece, Island of Rhodes: ablutions fountain belonging to the Ibrahim Pasha Mosque in Platonos Square. The mosque dates back to 1531, and is the oldest on the island.
Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, picturesque, historic, mediaeval, architecture, Byzantine, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, Knights Hospitaller

PMR-D2805
Greece, Island of Rhodes: ruins of the Greek Temple of Aphrodite in Symis Square, with the Eleftherias (Liberty) Gate in the background.
Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, picturesque, historic, landscape, mediaeval, architecture, Byzantine, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, Knights Hospitaller

PMR-D2791
Greece, Island of Rhodes: Argyrokastrou Square with the 14th century hospital built by Grandmaster Roger de Pins. Early Christian fountain introduced during the Italian occupation.
Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, picturesque, historic, mediaeval, architecture, Byzantine, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, Knights Hospitaller

PMR-D0858
Myanmar, Mandalay: defensive walls and moat, 3.2 km x 3.2 km. square, surrounding Mandalay Palace and Fortress ("Fort Dufferin" under British occupation).
Keywords: Buddhist, defence, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples

PMR-D0741
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Straubing: 7 km. long costumed procession passing through the marketplace in celebration of the 200th Gaubodenfest on 19th August 2012: brass band in blue uniforms entering the market square under the water tower.
Keywords: picturesque, festivities, colourful, shooting clubs, hobby groups, children, horse-drawn-carriages, beer drays, brass bands, dirndl, regional dress, traditional dress, historical, mediaeval, festival, pageantry

PMR-D0528
Cyprus, Omodos, in the Tröodos Mountains: the village square, with gathering storm clouds.
Keywords: pedestrian zone, cobbled street, traditional houses, tavern, old quarter, photogenic

PMR-D0431
Greece, Island of Kos: Defterdar Mosque in Eleftherias Square.
Keywords: Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, harbour, yachts, fishing boats, pleasure boats, moorings, island hopping

PMR-D0297
Germany, Berlin: Interior of the newly restored Staatstheater (State Theatre) in Gendarmenmarkt Square, now an impressive concert hall.
Keywords: culture, luxurious, auditorium, decor, music performance

PMR-D0112
Libya: Ghadames, a Tuareg town, population about 7000, lies approximately 500 miles south-west of Tripoli. It dates back probably to about 3000 BC, thriving in Roman, Byzantine and Arab times. The houses in the old town are all of baked mud, and many of the alleys are enclosed with vaulting as protection from the sun. A UNESCO World Heritage Site. Here: these coloured leather squares, nailed to the door, indicate that the owner has made the Haj trip.
Keywords: Maghreb, ancient town, historic town, Berber

PMR365-01
Germany, Bavaria, Burghausen: colourful facades on the main square, with the castle stretching along its ridge above and behind.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, gables

PMR357-12
Switzerland, Bernese Oberland, Interlaken: preparing for the Swiss National Day celebrations in the market square, Unterseen.
Keywords: picturesque, Alps, mountain range, alpine scenery, chalets, colourful, architecture, bench-tables, Biergarten, cobblestones

PMR333-12
Germany, Upper Bavaria: weekend fruit and vegetable market in Rathausplatz (Town Hall Square), Unterschleissheim.
Keywords: München, architecture, offices, cobblestones, trade, buying-selling

PMR332-01
Sweden, Vadstena: Radhuset, the oldest town hall in Sweden (1400); the square tower was added at the end of the 15th century. It now serves as a bistro.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, mediaeval, medieval, heritage

PMR331-04
Sweden, Stockholm: Prince Regent's Palace, Gustav Adolf Square, and the Opera House, with reflections in Norrström.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, imposing, capital city

PMR330-10
Sweden, Stockholm: Stortorget (market place), where the Danish King Christian II had 80 members of the Swedish aristocracy executed in 1520 and the whole square ran red; stock exchange building, and the tower of Storkyrkan (cathedral).
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, heritage, capital city, street scene, trade sign

PMR330-04
Sweden, Stockholm: equestrian statue of Gustav II Adolf in Gustav Adolf Square with Prince Regent's Palace (built 1783-94) in the background, now the home of the foreign ministry.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, heritage, capital city, monument

PMR329-04
Finland, Turku (in Swedish: Abo): Finland's oldest town, and capital city until Helsinki took its place in 1812. fruit and flower market in the Market Square, with the green dome of the Orthodox Church in the background.
Keywords: picturesque, culture, colourful, gladioli, tiger lilies

PMR328-02
Finland, Helsinki: the cathedral, completed in 1852 to designs of C.L. Engel, stands in Senate Square. Oblique view showing the classical facades, each with six Corinthian columns.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, imposing, capital city, Helsingfors

PMR328-01
Finland, Helsinki: the cathedral, completed in 1852 to designs of C.L. Engel, stands in Senate Square. The monument is dedicated to Tsar Alexander II and was created by sculptor Walter Runeberg in 1894.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, imposing, capital city, Helsingfors, statue

PMR327-09
Finland, Helsinki: prize-quality vegetables on offer from stalls in Market Square.
Keywords: metropolis, colourful, capital city, Helsingfors, trading, local produce, home grown

PMR327-08
Finland, Helsinki: home grown vegetables and flowers on sale from a boat moored near Market Square.
Keywords: metropolis, picturesque, culture, colourful, capital city, Helsingfors, trading

PMR327-07
Finland, Helsinki: the cathedral, completed in 1852 to designs of C.L. Engel, stands in Senate Square. The monument is dedicated to Tsar Alexander II and was created by sculptor Walter Runeberg in 1894.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, imposing, capital city, Helsingfors, statue

PMR326-03
USSR, Leningrad, Petrodvorets: the two Roman Fountains in the parterre which are based on originals in St. Peter's Square, Rome. Colourful flowerbeds in the foreground.
Keywords: picturesque, culture, heritage, St. Petersburg, garden, park, grounds, Peterhof

PMR324-01
USSR, Leningrad: Peter the Great Monument "The Bronze Horseman" in the Square of the Decembrists, dedicated by Catherine the Great on 07.08.1782, the centenary of his accession.
Keywords: metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, equestrian, statue, St. Petersburg

PMR323-10
USSR, Leningrad: Nicholas I Monument in Isaac Square with the gilded dome of St. Isaac's Cathedral providing an impressive background.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, Orthodox, equestrian, statue, St. Petersburg

PMR323-08
USSR, Leningrad: corner of Palace Square where the Guards Headquarters (1837-43) adjoins the Winter Palace.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, Baroque, Rococo, St. Petersburg

PMR323-07
USSR, Leningrad: main entrance of the Winter Palace on Palace Square. Designed mainly by Bartolomeo Rastrelli, it was the seat of the Tsars from the early 18th century. The Hermitage Museum is now housed in part of the complex.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, imposing, Baroque, Rococo, St. Petersburg

PMR323-06
USSR, Leningrad: Alexander Column in Palace Square with the Winter Palace behind. 47.5 metres high and cut from a single block of granite, in 1829-34, it commemorates the Russian victory over Napoleon.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, monument, imposing, St. Petersburg

PMR322-10
USSR, Leningrad: tourists can view the city in comfort by horse-drawn stagecoach, here passing through Palace Square, with the Alexander column in the background.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, monument, city-tour, St. Petersburg

PMR322-09
USSR, Leningrad: General Staff Headquarters on Palace Square, facing the Winter Palace, built by Carlo Rossi between 1819 and 1829.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, crescent, arches, monument, chariot, horse-drawn, imposing, St. Petersburg

PMR322-05
USSR, Leningrad: tourist souvenirs are on offer on all sides of Pushkin Square.
Keywords: metropolis, picturesque, culture, colourful, matryoshka dolls, market, stalls, traditional, toys, St. Petersburg

PMR322-04
USSR, Leningrad: Pushkin Theatre (formerly Alexandra Theatre) built in 1828-32 by Carlo Rossi, in Pushkin Square. Side view.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, heritage, drama, acting, thespians, stage, plays, St. Petersburg

PMR322-03
USSR, Leningrad: Pushkin Monument on the "Square of the Arts", with the Russian Museum in the background.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, author, playrwright, dramatist, statue, St. Petersburg

PMR320-11
USSR, Moscow: part of the queue for MacDonalds in Pushkin Square (August 1990), with the first Coca Cola neon sign visible behind.
Keywords: metropolis, colourful, capital city, capitalism, Big Mac, hamburger, street scene

PMR320-05
USSR, Moscow: Cathedral of Pokrov (St. Basil the Blessed) in Red Square, built 1555-60 for Ivan the Terrible. View from the west.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, monument, capital city, Pokrovsky, UNESCO, Byzantine

PMR320-04
USSR, Moscow: facade of GUM department store, 250 metres long, looking onto Red Square. Built 1888-93.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, heritage, monument, capital city, street scene

PMR320-03
USSR, Moscow: Cathedral of Pokrov (St. Basil the Blessed) in Red Square, built 1555-60 for Ivan the Terrible. View from the south.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, monument, capital city, Pokrovsky, UNESCO, Byzantine

PMR318-09
Poland, Cracow: view of the Main Square showing the Town Hall Tower and the south end of the Cloth Hall.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, mediaeval, medieval, heritage, street scene

PMR318-06
Poland, Cracow: people's march crossing the Main Square to the accompanyment of amplified protest songs, with the Cloth Hall in the background. A contingent from Wadowice with a banner displaying the Pope's portrait.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, procession, demonstration, movement, festival, celebration, holiday, happy

PMR318-05
Poland, Cracow: people's march crossing the Main Square to the accompanyment of amplified protest songs, with the Cloth Hall in the background. The banner celebrates 80 years of Kocnany.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, procession, demonstration, movement, festival, celebration, holiday, happy

PMR318-04
Poland, Cracow: people's march crossing the Main Square to the accompanyment of amplified protest songs, with the Cloth Hall in the background.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, procession, demonstration, movement, festival, celebration, holiday, happy

PMR318-03
Poland, Cracow: a troupe of schoolgirl dancers in traditional costumes performing modern dance routines on a raised stage in the main square, in front of the Cloth Hall.
Keywords: picturesque, culture, colourful, heritage, festival, celebration

PMR318-02
Poland, Cracow: a troupe of schoolgirl dancers in traditional costumes performing modern dance routines on a raised stage in the main square, in front of the Cloth Hall.
Keywords: picturesque, culture, colourful, heritage, festival, celebration

PMR317-06
Poland, Cracow: the Main Square (Rynek Glowny) with the disparate twin towers of St. Mary's Church, and monument to the poet Adam Mickiewicz.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, mediaeval, medieval, heritage

PMR316-05
Czechoslovakia, Brno: market place (25th June Square) with view along Radnicka Street, and the old town hall.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, mediaeval, medieval, heritage, Slovakia, Brünn, Moravia, street scene

PMR316-04
Czechoslovakia, Brno: market place (25th June Square) with the tower of the old town hall.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, mediaeval, medieval, heritage, Slovakia, Brünn, Moravia, street scene

PMR316-03
Czechoslovakia, Brno: fountain in the market square (25th June Square) by J.B. Fischer von Erlach (1690-96), with local growers' stall in the foreground.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, Slovakia, Brünn, Moravia

PMR316-01
Czechoslovakia, Brno: selling lottery tickets in Liberty Square. St. Jacob's Church in the background.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, Slovakia, Brünn, Moravia

PMR315-12
Czechoslovakia, Brno: the Virgin's Column stands in a corner of Liberty Square.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, Slovakia, street scene, Brünn, Moravia

PMR315-09
Czechoslovakia, Brno: Atlantes in Liberty Square make dwarfs of the shoppers beneath.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, Slovakia, street scene, Brünn, Moravia

PMR315-08
Czechoslovakia, Brno: Liberty Square, in the centre of the town, with St. Jacob's Church tower.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, Slovakia, heritage, Brünn, Moravia

PMR312-02
France, Alsace, Riquewihr, a well preserved mediaeval village on the edge of the Vosges: part of the town square and half timbered buildings at the top of the main street.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, medieval, timber-frame, lathe and plaster, heritage, cobblestones

PMR311-11
France, Alsace, Riquewihr, a well preserved mediaeval village on the edge of the Vosges: diners in the main square, surrounded by historic, half timbered houses.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, colourful, medieval, timber-frame, lathe and plaster, heritage, cobblestones

PMR305-03
Italy, Tuscany, Suvereto: Piazza G. d'Annunzio, with bell tower, Judas tree and palms
Keywords: square, clocktower, belltower, historic, picturesque

PMR304-12
Italy, Tuscany, Campiglia Marittima: Piazza della Republica.
Keywords: traditional, dwelling, square, clocktower, belltower

PMR302-01
Germany, Rhineland Palatinate, Koblenz: handsome facades in the square 'Am Plan', with the twin towers of the Church of Our Lady in the background.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval

PMR300-04
Switzerland, Schaffhausen, Stein-am-Rhein: frescoes on the facades of the Hotel Adler and Haus zum weissen Adler in the Rathausplatz (main square).
Keywords: architecture, culture, historic, heritage, picturesque, colourful, mediaeval, burger-house.

PMR284-04
Turkey, Izmir: the clocktower in Konak Square, the centre of the city.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, national heritage, street scene

PMR280-06
England, Suffolk, Framlingham: the church tower, from the village square.
Keywords: picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, telephone kiosk, pillar box, street scene

PMR278-07
Hungary, Szekesfehervar: main square (Szabadsag ter), dominated by the Episcopal Palace (right).
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, Baroque

PMR278-05
Hungary, Budapest: statue of Lajos Kossuth, leader of the rebellion against the Habsburgs 1848-9, in Kossuth Lajos Square.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, capital city, monument, hero, rebel

PMR278-04
Hungary, Budapest: Baroque fountain with allegorical figures and display of cannas in Vörösmarty Square.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, capital city, statues

PMR278-03
Hungary, Budapest: cooling fountain in Vörösmarty Square.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, capital city, street scene, family, children, drinking

PMR276-12
U.S.A., Florida, Orlando, Walt Disney World: World Showcase in the EPCOT Center: mirror-image of St. Mark's Square, Venice, as seen from the Molo, even down to the patches of plaster flaking from the walls.
Keywords: colourful, picturesque, culture, geographical, educational, new-technology, human achievement, innovation, recreation

PMR274-05
U.S.A., Florida, Orlando, Walt Disney World: World Showcase in the EPCOT Center: scaled reproduction of the campanile in St. Mark's Square, with part of the Doge's Palace, and columns of St. Mark and St. Theodore on the molo.
Keywords: colourful, picturesque, culture, geographical, educational, new-technology, human achievement, innovation, recreation

PMR274-04
U.S.A., Florida, Orlando, Walt Disney World: World Showcase in the EPCOT Center: reconstructed vintage double-decker buses provide a regular service round the lake. In the background, "The American Adventure", a 108,000-square-foot Georgian-style building.
Keywords: colourful, picturesque, culture, geographical, educational, new-technology, human achievement, innovation, recreation

PMR271-10
Bahamas, Nassau: Parliament Buildings and seated statue of young Queen Victoria, with the coat of arms of the Bahamas above.
Keywords: colourful, photogenic, architecture, main square, monument, hibiscus, colonial style

PMR271-09
Bahamas, Nassau: Parliament Buildings and seated statue of young Queen Victoria.
Keywords: colourful, photogenic, architecture, street scene, main square, monument, colonial style

PMR271-08
Bahamas, Nassau: bust of the first Governor General of the Bahamas, Sir Milo B. Butler, in Rawson Square.
Keywords: colourful, photogenic, street scene, park, monument, statue, gardens, shrubs

PMR271-07
Bahamas, Nassau: horse cabs lined up in Rawson Square, in front of the Sunley Building, with funnel of cruise liner in the port in the background.
Keywords: colourful, photogenic, architecture, street scene, park, palm trees

PMR263-06
Germany, Rhineland Palatinate, Bernkastel: one of the many narrow, overhung alleys leading to the market square.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster, Rheinland-Pfalz

PMR263-01
Germany, Rhineland Palatinate, Bernkastel: the tiny market square, hemmed in by tall half-timbered houses, with St. Michael's fountain (1606) in the centre.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster, Rheinland-Pfalz

PMR262-12
Germany, Rhineland Palatinate, Bernkastel: a curious little half timbered wine-house near the market square.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster, Rheinland-Pfalz

PMR254-12
France, Alsace-Lorraine, Strasbourg: Wine House "Horologe Astronomique" on Rue de la Rape adjoining Palace Square.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval

PMR249-08
Italy, Campania, Island of Ischia: church and statue of Christ in the main square of Ischia-Porto, adjoining the harbour.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, photogenic, architecture, monument, sculpture

PMR242-06
Germany, Bavaria, Hof: market square and St. Michael's Church (1380-86). Hof is in the Franconian Forest near the old East German border.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval

PMR231-08
Greece, Olympia: row of columns on one side of the square Palaestra, the training area for boxing, wrestling, jumping, etc., ...
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, Greek, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, architecture, classical, heritage, monument, O...

PMR222-06
Austria, Styria, Eisenerz: picturesque square in the mining town, with Mount Pfaffenstein towering in the background.
Keywords: picturesque, historic, mediaeval, medieval, culture, colourful, industrial, mining, architecture

PMR222-04
Austria, Styria, Leoben: Rathaus (Town Hall) in the main square.
Keywords: picturesque, historic, mediaeval, medieval, culture, colourful, architecture, Baroque

PMR216-03
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Passau: St. Stephen's Cathedral from the cathedral square, with statue of King Maximilian I of Bavaria. The cathedral contains the world's largest organ (1985), with 17,300 pipes and 231 registers.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, River Danube, River Inn, River Ilz, confluence, architecture, bishopric, port, music

PMR215-08
Germany, Bavaria, Altötting: the Baroque Church of St. Magdalena, and the Stiftskirche (Parish Church)(late Gothic) with the little Holy Chapel (8th century) in front. View from the far side of the vast square.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, pilgrim, pilgrimage, shrine, church, votive gifts, attraction, historical, religious centre

PMR212-04
Czechoslovakia, Prague: Old Town Square, the centre of old Prague, with the John Huss memorial (1915) and the Baroque Church of St. Nicholas, built to plans of Ignaz Dienzenhofer in 1732-35.
Keywords: historic, national heritage, metropolis, architecture, capital city, culture, picturesque, cobblestones, UNESCO

PMR206-09
Israel, Jerusalem: Jews, mostly schoolchildren, assembling in the square before the Western (Wailing) Wall, on the evening before the Sabbath.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, tradition, culture, capital city, religious centre, Christian, Jewish, Muslim, Orthodox, walled city, fortifications, defence, cosmopolitan, picturesque

PMR205-11
Israel, Jericho: part of the main square, with the police station on the left.
Keywords: colourful, picturesque, street scene

PMR-D3892
People's Republic of China, Guizhou Province, Zhaoxing Dong Village: view of the "Drum Tower" and square from the top floor of the hotel.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, architecture, Kam, carpentry, artisan

PMR-D3881
People's Republic of China, Guizhou Province, Zhaoxing Dong Village: large racks of drying rice form one side of the square, with the "Drum Tower" visible in the background. With the stage, or podium, in the foreground.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, architecture, Kam, carpentry, artisan, harvest, grain

PMR-D3880
People's Republic of China, Guizhou Province, Zhaoxing Dong Village: large racks of drying rice form one side of the square, with the "Drum Tower" visible in the background.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, architecture, Kam, carpentry, artisan, harvest, grain

PMR-D3855
People's Republic of China, Guizhou Province, Basha/Biasha Miao Village: typical wooden building on the village square, with drying rice and cotton.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, architecture, Kam, carpentry, artisan

PMR-D3845
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Sanjiang: closer view of the intricate patterns formed by inlaid pebble-work in the town square.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, architecture, Kam, palm trees

PMR-D3843
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Sanjiang: intricate patterns formed by inlaid pebble-work in the town square. Drying rice on frames in the background.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, architecture, Kam, palm trees

PMR-D3842
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Sanjiang: late afternoon view of the town square with rice-drying stands on the far side.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, architecture, Kam, dragon, palm trees

PMR-D3828
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Sanjiang County, Maan: the village square, in use for drying rice.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, architecture, carpentry, Kam

PMR-D3819
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Sanjiang County, Maan: the village square, in use for drying grain, with the "Drum Tower" or assembly hall at the rear.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, architecture, carpentry, Kam

PMR-D3666
People's Republic of China, Anhui Province: the village of Xidi was founded in 1047 by descendents of the last Tang emperor and still has many of its "Huizhou" style historic buildings: panoramic view of the village with every available square metre of land under cultivation.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, tourist attraction, historic, architecture

PMR-D3665
People's Republic of China, Anhui Province: the village of Xidi was founded in 1047 by descendents of the last Tang emperor and still has many of its "Huizhou" style historic buildings: panoramic view of the village with every available square metre of land under cultivation.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, tourist attraction, historic, architecture

PMR-D3510
Germany, Lower Saxony, Goslar: the Schuhhof, the oldest square in Goslar, where the shoemakers had their shops and guildhouse.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR-D3404
Germany, Saxony-Anhalt, Magdeburg: the first Gothic building on German territory was this cathedral, which began as Romanesque in 1209. A fortification stood on the site already in 805. View across the Domplatz (Cathedral Square).
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, mediaeval, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, stone carving

PMR-D3387
Germany, Saxony, Meissen, founded by King Henry I in 929: Schlossberg, with Amtsstufen (steps) up to the Domplatz (Cathedral Square).
Keywords: picturesque, heritage, historic, ancient, architecture, mediaeval, culture, tradition, Misnia, Misno

PMR-D3382
Germany, Saxony, Meissen, founded by King Henry I in 929: the Albrechtsburg and Domplatz (Cathedral Square) from the top of a cathedral tower.
Keywords: picturesque, heritage, historic, ancient, architecture, mediaeval, culture, tradition, Misnia, Misno

PMR-D3263
Czech Republic, Cheb: King Jiri (George) von Podebrady Square, with New Town Hall and clocktower and colourful merchants' houses.
Keywords: historic, architecture, heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, colourful, Eger

PMR-D3262
Czech Republic, Cheb: late Gothic houses comprising the "Spalicek" Block in King Jiri (George) von Podebrady Square, with the spires of St. Nicholas' Church behind.
Keywords: historic, architecture, heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, colourful, Eger

PMR-D3261
Czech Republic, Cheb: late Gothic houses comprising the "Spalicek" Block from the west side, in King Jiri (George) von Podebrady Square.
Keywords: historic, architecture, heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, colourful, Eger

PMR-D3260
Czech Republic, Cheb: King Jiri (George) von Podebrady Square, with Hercules fountain and New Town Hall with clock tower.
Keywords: historic, architecture, heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, colourful, Eger

PMR-D3248
Czech Republic, Cheb: late Gothic houses comprising the "Spalicek" Block in King Jiri (George) von Podebrady Square.
Keywords: historic, architecture, heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, colourful, Eger

PMR-D3247
Czech Republic, Cheb: King Jiri (George)von Podebrady Square, with Hercules fountain and colourful merchants' houses.
Keywords: historic, architecture, heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, colourful, Eger

PMR-D3246
Czech Republic, Cheb: King Jiri (George) von Podebrady Square, with colourful merchants' houses.
Keywords: historic, architecture, heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, colourful, Eger

PMR-D3245
Czech Republic, Cheb: King Jiri (George) von Podebrady Square, with Roland fountain and colourful merchants' houses.
Keywords: historic, architecture, heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, colourful, Eger

PMR-D1589
Nepal, Patan: Durbar Square, with stone Krishna Temple (1723), Taleju Bell (1737), and Hari Shankar Temple (1704), and the King's Palace complex on the right.
Keywords: architecture, colourful, religion, Asian, Hindu, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage

PMR-D1588
Nepal, Patan: Durbar Square, with stone-built Cyasilim Deval (Krishna) Temple (1723) in the foreground and the King's Palace complex to the right.
Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Hindu, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical

PMR-D1560
Nepal, Kathmandu: Basantapur Square, from Basantapur Tower in the King's Palace.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1559
Nepal, Kathmandu: statue of King Pratap Malla with his four sons on a column in Durbar Square, with the Jagannath Temple in the background.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1553
Nepal, Kathmandu: Basantapur Square, with Basantapur Tower and Patan Tower of the King's Palace.
Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage

PMR-D1549
Nepal, Bhaktapur: Potters' Square, long established centre of production for clay pots.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1548
Nepal, Bhaktapur: Potters' Square, long established centre of production for clay pots.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1546
Nepal, Bhaktapur: view of Taumadhi Tol (Square) from the steps of Nyatapola Temple.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1545
Nepal, Bhaktapur: an exhaustive display of souvenirs in Taumadhi Tol (Square).
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1544
Nepal, Bhaktapur: coppersmith's shop in Taumadhi Tol (Square).
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1543
Nepal, Bhaktapur: the 5-roofed Nyatapola Temple, at 30 metres, the highest in the Kathmandu Valley, in Taumadhi Tol (Square).
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1542
Nepal, Bhaktapur, Taumadhi Tol (Square): pair of giant wagon wheels used to transport the "Lingam", a 25m high pole or tree (a phallic symbol for Shiva), through the streets of the town.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1541
Nepal, Bhaktapur: Siddhi Lakshmi Temple (1696) in Durbar Square.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1540
Nepal, Bhaktapur: Fasidega Temple of Shiva in Durbar Square.
Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage

PMR-D1539
Nepal, Bhaktapur: stone figures on the steps of the Siddhi Lakshmi Temple (1696) in Durbar Square.
Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage

PMR-D1538
Nepal, Bhaktapur: Siddhi Lakshmi Temple (1696) in Durbar Square.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1537
Nepal, Bhaktapur: erotic wooden carvings on Yaksheswor Mahadev Temple in Durbar Square.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1536
Nepal, Bhaktapur: erotic wooden carvings on Yaksheswor Mahadev Temple in Durbar Square.
Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage

PMR-D1535
Nepal, Bhaktapur: Vatsala Temple (1672) with its Taleju Bell (right) in Durbar Square.
Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage

PMR-D1534
Nepal, Bhaktapur: Vatsala Temple and Chayasilin Mandap, from the steps of Siddhi Lakshmi Temple in Durbar Square.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1533
Nepal, Bhaktapur: Durbar Square, with bronze lions defending Chayasilin Mandap, and statue of King Bhupatindra Malla on its column (erected by his son).
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1532
Nepal, Bhaktapur: Durbar Square, with Rameshwor and Krishna Temples, arched entry gate, and National Art Gallery with twin stone lions.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1531
Nepal, Bhaktapur: bronze lions guarding the Chayasilin Mandap Shrine in Durbar Square, with the Krishna Temple in the background.
Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage

PMR-D1529
Nepal, Bhaktapur: carved wooden gate with nagas and guardian figures in Durbar Square,
Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage

PMR-D1528
Nepal, Bhaktapur: Rameshwor (Shiva) Temple and Krishna Temple in Durbar Square.
Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage

PMR-D1527
Nepal, Bhaktapur: Rameshwor Temple, dedicated to Shiva, in Durbar Square.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1309
People's Republic of China, Tibet, Lhasa: view of Potala Palace from Potala Square.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR196-09
Germany, Hesse, Frankfurt am Main: pavement cafe in Romerberg Square, in front of the Romerberg, a group of reconstructed 15th century burghers' houses, formerly the town hall and coronation palace.
Keywords: picturesque, street scene, cobblestones, traditional, architecture, metropolis, culture, historic , heritage, Hessen, timber-frame, Römerberg

PMR196-07
Germany, Rhineland Palatinate, Zwingenberg: the main square, overlooked by the parish church.
Keywords: Rheinland Pfalz, architecture, cobblestones, half-timbered, heritage, historic, picturesque, mediaeval

PMR191-07
Italy, Campania, Isle of Capri: a corner of the Piazza Umberto with town hall (Municipio)and open air restaurants, overlooked by a rocky outcrop.
Keywords: picturesque, heritage, architecture, street scene, crowded, market square, historic, sun-shades, terraces

PMR190-09
Italy, Campania, Isle of Capri: a corner of the Piazza Umberto with clocktower and bougainvillea.
Keywords: picturesque, heritage, architecture, street scene, crowded, market square, historic

PMR185-04
Hungary, Budapest: the Millenary Monument, surmounted by the Archangel Gabriel, erected to commemorate the settling of the Magyar Tribes in Hungary in 896 AD. The Millenary Square is paved with geometrical patterns and is used for official ceremonies.
Keywords: architecture, capital city, metropolis, culture, historic , heritage, column, pillars

PMR184-12
Hungary, Sopron: Beloiannisz ter (square) and church tower, seen from Kolostor utca (street).
Keywords: picturesque, street scene, cobblestones, traditional, architecture

PMR180-10
Germany, Baden Wurttemberg, Michelstadt in the Oden Forest: souvenir shop in a half timbered house by the market square.
Keywords: picturesque, historic, heritage, architecture, traditional, Odenwald

PMR180-05
Germany, Baden Wurttemberg, Freiburg im Breisgau in the Black Forest: Rathaus-Platz (Town Hall Square), with the spire of the cathedral in the background.
Keywords: picturesque, historic, heritage, mediaeval, architecture, Black Forest, Schwarzwald, traditional

PMR179-08
Germany, Baden Wurttemberg, Schiltach in the Black Forest: a row of half timbered houses in the market square with fountain in the foreground.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, architecture, Black Forest, Schwarzwald, traditional, timber-framed

PMR179-03
Germany, Baden Wurttemberg, Freudenstadt in the Black Forest: reconstructed Rathaus (town hall) and war memorial in the market square.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, architecture, Black Forest, Schwarzwald, traditional

PMR179-02
Germany, Baden Wurttemberg, Freudenstadt in the Black Forest: one side of the market square, reconstructed after total destruction in WWII.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, architecture, Black Forest, Schwarzwald, traditional

PMR178-08
Germany, Baden Wurttemberg, Calw: Hermann Hesse Square and Herman Hesse Fountain in Calw, his birthplace in the Black Forest.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, architecture, Black Forest, Schwarzwald, traditional, half timbered, timber-framed

PMR174-12
U.S.A., New York: the "Great White Way" - Times Square and Broadway at night, with the Topless Bar.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city, illumination, lights, neon, bright

PMR174-11
U.S.A., New York: the "Great White Way" - Times Square and Broadway at night, with Howard Johnsons Restaurant on the left.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city, illumination, lights, neon, bright

PMR174-10
U.S.A., New York: the "Great White Way" - Times Square and Broadway at night.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city, illumination, lights, neon, bright

PMR170-02
U.S.A., California, San Francisco: policemen in Portsmouth Square, leisure-time gathering place for Chinese.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city, park

PMR150-03
Switzerland, Lucerne: the fine Renaissance fountain in the Weinmarkt (Wine Market Square).
Keywords: picturesque, historic, culture, monument, sculpture, carving, figures

PMR150-02
Switzerland, Lucerne: a "busker" with his alpenhorn in the Weinmarkt (Wine Market Square).
Keywords: picturesque, historic, culture, architecture, frescos, musical instruments, traditional, horn, cobblestones, blowing

PMR148-06
Romania, Transylvania, Sighisoara (Schassburg): a living museum-town of the middle ages: the main square of the old town at midday, with the castle in the background.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, historical, heritage, mediaeval, UNESCO, Saxons, Schäßburg, cobblestones, Siebenburgen

PMR148-01
Romania, Brasov, in the centre of the Carpathian Mountains: 13th century town hall in the centre of 23rd August Square. On the right, with handsome wrought iron sign, is the famous Cerbul Carpatin (Carpathian Stag) Restaurant. Romania, Brasov, in the centre of the Carpathian Mountains: 13th century town hall in the centre of 23rd August Square. On the right, with handsome wrought iron sign, is the famous Cerbul Carpatin (Carpathian Stag) Restaurant.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, historical, heritage, mediaeval

PMR-D2697
Iran, Firuz Abad: Dezh-e Ardashir Papakan (Palace of Ardashir Papakan) was built in 224 AD under King Ardashir I in the Sassanian era. It has three domes (one collapsed), open at the top, which may have been used for fires to Zoroaster. A square column supports a wide-span arch from the outer wall.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, castle, Zarathustra, Zoroastrianism, fire-temple, Sassanid

PMR-D2696
Iran, Firuz Abad: Dezh-e Ardashir Papakan (Palace of Ardashir Papakan) was built in 224 AD under King Ardashir I in the Sassanian era. It has three domes (one collapsed), open at the top, which may have been used for fires to Zoroaster. One of three square halls with open domes. This may have been the first use of the "squinch" to support a round dome.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, castle, Zarathustra, Zoroastrianism, fire-temple, Sassanid, squinch

PMR-D2695
Iran, Firuz Abad: Dezh-e Ardashir Papakan (Palace of Ardashir Papakan) was built in 224 AD under King Ardashir I in the Sassanian era. It has three domes (one collapsed), open at the top, which may have been used for fires to Zoroaster. One of three square halls with open domes. This may have been the first use of the "squinch" to support a round dome.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, castle, Zarathustra, Zoroastrianism, fire-temple, Sassanid, squinch

PMR-D2693
Iran, Firuz Abad: Dezh-e Ardashir Papakan (Palace of Ardashir Papakan) was built in 224 AD under King Ardashir I in the Sassanian era. It has three domes (one collapsed), open at the top, which may have been used for fires to Zoroaster. One of three square halls with open domes. This may have been the first use of the "squinch" to support a round dome.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, castle, Zarathustra, Zoroastrianism, fire-temple, Sassanid, squinch

PMR-D2548
Iran, Isfahan: Masjed-e Sheikh Lotfollah in Naqsh-e Jahan Square was built for Shah Abbas I between 1602-19. Dedicated to his father in law, and used only privately for his harem, it has no minaret, but some of the most exquisite surviving Safavid mosaics. Reflections in the pool with fountains.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, mosaics

PMR-D2547
Iran, Isfahan: Masjed-e Sheikh Lotfollah in Naqsh-e Jahan Square was built for Shah Abbas I between 1602-19. Dedicated to his father in law, and used only privately for his harem, it has no minaret, but some of the most exquisite surviving Safavid mosaics. Reflections in the pool with fountain.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque

PMR-D2546
Iran, Isfahan: a former caravanserai in the middle of the bazaar area, now a leafy shopping square.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, trading, souvenirs

PMR-D2545
Iran, Isfahan: entrance to the Bastani Traditional Restaurant in Naqsh-e Jahan Square.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, food, meals, eating, local dish

PMR-D2544
Iran, Isfahan: Masjed-e Shah or Masjed-e Imam in Naqsh Square was built by Shah Abbas I between 1611-5 and is regarded as the pinacle of Safavid architecture with its perfect proportions and exquisite faience work. Closer view of one of the minarets.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, mosaics, Royal Mosque, Imam Mosque, UNESCO

PMR-D2543
Iran, Isfahan: Masjed-e Shah or Masjed-e Imam in Naqsh Square was built by Shah Abbas I between 1611-5 and is regarded as the pinacle of Safavid architecture with its perfect proportions and exquisite faience work.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, mosaics, Royal Mosque, Imam Mosque, UNESCO

PMR-D2542
Iran, Isfahan: Masjed-e Shah or Masjed-e Imam in Naqsh Square was built by Shah Abbas I between 1611-5 and is regarded as the pinacle of Safavid architecture with its perfect proportions and exquisite faience work. The breathtaking decoration of the main dome.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, mosaics, Royal Mosque, Imam Mosque, UNESCO

PMR-D2541
Iran, Isfahan: Masjed-e Shah or Masjed-e Imam in Naqsh Square was built by Shah Abbas I between 1611-5 and is regarded as the pinacle of Safavid architecture with its perfect proportions and exquisite faience work.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, mosaics, Royal Mosque, Imam Mosque, UNESCO

PMR-D2540
Iran, Isfahan: Masjed-e Shah or Masjed-e Imam in Naqsh Square was built by Shah Abbas I between 1611-5 and is regarded as the pinacle of Safavid architecture with its perfect proportions and exquisite faience work.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, mosaics, Royal Mosque, Imam Mosque, UNESCO

PMR-D2539
Iran, Isfahan: Masjed-e Shah or Masjed-e Imam in Naqsh Square was built by Shah Abbas I between 1611-5 and is regarded as the pinacle of Safavid architecture with its perfect proportions and exquisite faience work.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, mosaics, Royal Mosque, Imam Mosque, UNESCO

PMR-D2538
Iran, Isfahan: Masjed-e Shah or Masjed-e Imam in Naqsh Square was built by Shah Abbas I between 1611-5 and is regarded as the pinacle of Safavid architecture with its perfect proportions and exquisite faience work.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, mosaics, Royal Mosque, Imam Mosque, UNESCO

PMR-D2537
Iran, Isfahan: Masjed-e Shah or Masjed-e Imam in Naqsh Square was built by Shah Abbas I between 1611-5 and is regarded as the pinacle of Safavid architecture with its perfect proportions and exquisite faience work.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, mosaics, Royal Mosque, Imam Mosque, UNESCO

PMR-D2536
Iran, Isfahan: Masjed-e Shah or Masjed-e Imam in Naqsh Square was built by Shah Abbas I between 1611-5 and is regarded as the pinacle of Safavid architecture with its perfect proportions and exquisite faience work.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, mosaics, Royal Mosque, Imam Mosque, UNESCO

PMR-D2535
Iran, Isfahan: Masjed-e Shah or Masjed-e Imam in Naqsh Square was built by Shah Abbas I between 1611-5 and is regarded as the pinacle of Safavid architecture with its perfect proportions and exquisite faience work. One of the colourful panels of arabesques on either side of the entrance.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, mosaics, Royal Mosque, Imam Mosque, UNESCO

PMR-D2534
Iran, Isfahan: Masjed-e Shah or Masjed-e Imam in Naqsh Square was built by Shah Abbas I between 1611-5 and is regarded as the pinacle of Safavid architecture with its perfect proportions and exquisite faience work. Closer look at the decoration round the balcony in the entrance iwan.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, mosaics, Royal Mosque, Imam Mosque, UNESCO

PMR-D2533
Iran, Isfahan: Masjed-e Shah or Masjed-e Imam in Naqsh Square was built by Shah Abbas I between 1611-5 and is regarded as the pinacle of Safavid architecture with its perfect proportions and exquisite faience work. A closer view of the stalactite ceiling of the entrance iwan.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, mosaics, Royal Mosque, Imam Mosque, UNESCO

PMR-D2532
Iran, Isfahan: Masjed-e Shah or Masjed-e Imam in Naqsh Square was built by Shah Abbas I between 1611-5 and is regarded as the pinacle of Safavid architecture with its perfect proportions and exquisite faience work. The much-photographed main entrance, through an iwan with balcony.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, mosaics, Royal Mosque, Imam Mosque, UNESCO

PMR-D2531
Iran, Isfahan: inside the Bastani Traditional Restaurant in Naqsh-e Jahan Square with a fountain in the middle of the floor.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, food, meals, eating, local dish

PMR-D2530
Iran, Isfahan: view of the south end of the Naqsh-e Jahan Square and Jameh Mosque from the terrace of the Kakh-e Ali Qapu (Ali Qapu Palace).
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, minaret, formal gardens

PMR-D2527
Iran, Isfahan: Masjed-e Sheikh Lotfollah in Naqsh-e Jahan Square was built for Shah Abbas I between 1602-19. Dedicated to his father in law, and used only privately for his harem, it has no minaret, but some of the most exquisite surviving Safavid mosaics. The colourful mihrab surrounded by quranic scripts.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, mosaics

PMR-D2526
Iran, Isfahan: Masjed-e Sheikh Lotfollah in Naqsh-e Jahan Square was built for Shah Abbas I between 1602-19. Dedicated to his father in law, and used only privately for his harem, it has no minaret, but some of the most exquisite surviving Safavid mosaics. Interior decoration of the walls of the prayer hall with bands of Quran scripts.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, mosaics

PMR-D2525
Iran, Isfahan: Masjed-e Sheikh Lotfollah in Naqsh-e Jahan Square was built for Shah Abbas I between 1602-19. Dedicated to his father in law, and used only privately for his harem, it has no minaret, but some of the most exquisite surviving Safavid mosaics. Interior decoration of the walls of the prayer hall with bands of Quran scripts.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, mosaics

PMR-D2524
Iran, Isfahan: Masjed-e Sheikh Lotfollah in Naqsh-e Jahan Square was built for Shah Abbas I between 1602-19. Dedicated to his father in law, and used only privately for his harem, it has no minaret, but some of the most exquisite surviving Safavid mosaics. View of the dome from within.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, mosaics

PMR-D2506
Iran, Isfahan: Masjed-e Sheikh Lotfollah in Naqsh-e Jahan Square was built for Shah Abbas I between 1602-19. Dedicated to his father in law, and used only privately for his harem, it has no minaret, but some of the most exquisite surviving Safavid mosaics. Reflections in the pool.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque

PMR-D2504
Iran, Isfahan: Naqsh-e Jahan Square is the world's second largest, after Tiananmen, and was planned by Shah Abbas the Great in 1602 as the centre of his new capital. Originally used for polo games, now offering flower beds and reflecting pools. Horse-drawn carriage passing Lotfollah Mosque.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, frescoes, reflections, pool

PMR-D2503
Iran, Isfahan: Naqsh-e Jahan Square is the world's second largest, after Tiananmen, and was planned by Shah Abbas the Great in 1602 as the centre of his new capital. Originally used for polo games, now offering flower beds and reflecting pools. One of many horse-drawn carriages offering rides round the square.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, frescoes, reflections, pool

PMR-D2502
Iran, Isfahan: Masjed-e Sheikh Lotfollah in Naqsh-e Jahan Square was built for Shah Abbas I between 1602-19. Dedicated to his father in law, and used only privately for his harem, it has no minaret, but some of the most exquisite surviving Safavid mosaics.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque

PMR-D2501
Iran, Isfahan: Naqsh-e Jahan Square is the world's second largest, after Tiananmen, and was planned by Shah Abbas the Great in 1602 as the centre of his new capital. Originally used for polo games, now offering flower beds and reflecting pools. Horse-drawn carriage awaiting custom.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, frescoes, reflections, pool

PMR-D2500
Iran, Isfahan: Naqsh-e Jahan Square is the world's second largest, after Tiananmen, and was planned by Shah Abbas the Great in 1602 as the centre of his new capital. Originally used for polo games, now offering flower beds and reflecting pools.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, frescoes, reflections, pool

PMR-D2409
Iran, Shiraz: Bazar-e Vakil (Vakil Bazaar), the most famous of the Shiraz bazaars: a former
caravanserai in the middle of the bazaar, now a pleasant shopping square
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, architecture, trade, commerce, buying, selling, soukh, souvenirs

PMR-D2109
Oman, Muscat: the main prayer hall of the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque showing the mihrab niche in the qiblah wall. The Persian carpet is a single piece 70 x 60 metres covering an area of 4263 square metres. Woven near Nishabur, Khurasan, it took 600 women four years to complete, and weighs 21 tonnes.
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, sultan, Middle East, Gulf State

PMR487-11
Island of Crete, Arhanes: church and belltower in the village square.
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, Orthodox, pedestrian zone

PMR487-10
Island of Crete, Arhanes: village square with Mount Yiouhtas in the background.
Keywords: picturesque, pedestrian zone, taverna

PMR485-02
Germany, Schleswig-Holstein, Lubeck: Holstentor Square, with the towers of the Marienkirche and Petrikirche and the old, brick, salt warehouses.
Keywords: mediaeval, red brick, defence, fortifications, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR484-03
Germany, Schleswig-Holstein, Lubeck: Koberg Square
Keywords: mediaeval, cobblestones, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR483-03
Germany, Bavaria, Regen, in the Bavarian Forest: town square with fountain and maypole, and pavement cafe in the foreground; 13th century tower of St. Michael's parish church rises above the rooftops.
Keywords: picturesque, mediaeval, historical, national heritage, cobblestones

PMR483-02
Germany, Bavaria, Regen, in the Bavarian Forest: town square with fountain and maypole, flowers in the foreground; the 13th century tower of St. Michael's parish church rises above the rooftops.
Keywords: picturesque, mediaeval, historical, national heritage, cobblestones

PMR483-01
Germany, Bavaria, Regen, in the Bavarian Forest: town square with fountain and maypole; 13th century tower of St. Michael's parish church rises above the rooftops.
Keywords: picturesque, mediaeval, historical, national heritage, cobblestones

PMR478-01
Germany, Bavaria, Straubing: Ludwigsplatz, with Jacob's Fountain (1644), Ludwig's Gate and the Water Tower, seen from the top of the town's look-out tower (68 metres high).
Keywords: picturesque, historical, mediaeval, national heritage, cobblestones, panorama, Ludwig's Square

PMR469-04
Romania. Transylvania, Medias: view of the town square, with the spire of the Gothic church prominent. The church is protected by a fortified wall with gate tower.
Keywords: mediaeval, fortifications, defence, Saxon Land, national heritage, picturesque, Siebenbürgen, Mediasch

PMR469-02
Romania. Transylvania, Sibiu: 6th March Square, where the 20 mediaeval guilds had their separate buildings.
Keywords: mediaeval, Siebenbürgen, picturesque, national heritage, architecture, Hermannstadt, Saxon Land

PMR468-04
Romania. Transylvania, Sibiu: old houses in March 6th Square, where the local artisans used to live and work.
Keywords: Saxon Land, Siebenbürgen, picturesque, national heritage, architecture, Hermannstadt

PMR460-04
Romania, Transylvania, Cluj-Napoca: memorial to the Transylvanian lawyer and revolutionary, Avram Ianco (1824-72) in the square which bears his name.
Keywords: street scene, colourful, Klausenburg, monument, statue, column, freedom fighter

PMR512-11
Italy, Lombardy, Milan: Piazza del Duomo and Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, from the cathedral.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, historic, culture, Christian, metropolis, street scene, square

PMR511-10
Italy, South Tyrol, Bolzano's summer pageant "Spectaculum" 2000: a tight-rope artiste performing in the main square.
Keywords: alpine, fancy dress, flag wavers, mediaeval dress, colourful, national costumes, festivities, procession, picturesque, Bozen

PMR510-08
Italy, South Tyrol, Bolzano's summer pageant "Spectaculum" 2000: crowds thronging Walther Square. overlooked by the statue of Walther von der Vogelweide, one of the "Meistersingers".
Keywords: alpine, Minne Singers, monument, fancy dress, flag wavers, mediaeval dress, colourful, national costumes, festivities, procession, picturesque, Bozen

PMR508-04
Turkey, Istanbul: Sultanahmet Mosque (The Blue Mosque) from Sultanahmet Square.
Keywords: Islam, minarets, architecture, religion, Muslim, Mohammed

PMR506-06
Turkey, Istanbul: Beyazit Meydani (Square) with the monumental gateway to Istanbul University and a group of water sellers in traditional dress.
Keywords: entrepreneurs, small business, thirsty work

PMR506-05
Turkey, Istanbul: Beyazit Meydani (Square) with the monumental gateway to Istanbul University and the Beyazit Tower. In the foreground the ubiquitous "simit" stall (sesame-covered bread rings).
Keywords: entrepreneurs, Istanbul street scene, small business

PMR500-11
Cyprus (North), Lefkosa/ North Nicosia: Atatürk Meydani (Square) with the granite column brought from Salamis by the Venetians and formerly bearing the Venetian Lion.
Keywords: Lefkosa, street view, modern shops

PMR500-04
Cyprus (North), Lefkosa/ North Nicosia: Atatürk Meydani (Square) with the granite column brought from Salamis by the Venetians and formerly bearing the Venetian Lion.
Keywords: Lefkosa, street view

PMR493-07
Island of Crete, Harnia: statue of Kostaros K. Voludakis in Platia 1866 ("1866 Square").
Keywords: national heritage, historic, monument, sculpture

PMR493-06
Island of Crete, Harnia: Platia 1866 ("1866 Square") with Venetian fountain and palm trees. Statue of Kostaros K. Voludakis behind.
Keywords: picturesque, national heritage, historic

PMR493-01
Island of Crete, Iraklion: Platia Eleftherias ("Freedom Square", the main square.
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, street scene

PMR456-12
Slovakia, Bratislava: Hlavné námestie (square) with the tower of the Old Town Hall and the Roland statue over the fountain of the same name.
Keywords: mediaeval, cobblestones, capital city, Pressburg, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

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

PMR455-10
Hungary, Szeged: view of the cathedral square from the porch of the Votive Church. The arcades house a pantheon of busts and memorials to eminent Hungarians.
Keywords: national heritage, stone carvings, architecture, historical, Christian, religion

PMR450-08
Estonia, Tartu: Town Hall Square, with the Town Hall at the head.
Keywords: architecture, urban, national heritage, historic, picturesque

PMR450-07
Estonia, Tartu: the "Crooked House", no. 18 Town Hall Square, owes its appearance to ground subsidence.
Keywords: architecture, urban, national heritage, historic, picturesque

PMR449-05
Estonia, Tallinn: a corner of Townhall Square (Raekoja plats) with the old apothecary's shop on the left. This has been in business since 1422 and is thus one of the oldest in Europe.
Keywords: city, pharmacy, chemist, mediaeval, national heritage, historic, picturesque, capital city, metropolis, architecture

PMR447-07
Latvia, Riga: view of the cathedral, the castle, St. Jacob's Church, the River Daugava and the docks, with Cathedral Square in the centre, from the tower of St. Peter's Church.
Keywords: city, panorama, national heritage, historic, picturesque, capital city, metropolis, architecture

PMR435-10
Lithuania, Kaunas: newly renovated 15/16th century houses in a corner of the "Rotuses aikste" (Town Hall Square) with the cathedral tower behind.
Keywords: pedestrian zone, heritage, historic, cobbled street, traditional houses, old quarter, photogenic

PMR435-07
Lithuania, Kaunas: Town Hall, in Town Hall Square, known locally as "White Swan", was built in 1542 but has been much altered. Since the soviet times it also serves as a registry office, or "Wedding Palace".
Keywords: pedestrian zone, architecture, old quarter, photogenic

PMR540-03
Slovenia, Radovljica: frescoed facade of one of the mediaeval houses in the old market square.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, historic

PMR539-04
Slovakia, Zilina: a corner of Marianske Namestie (Square), with arcaded shops, ancient oriel, and carillon.
Keywords: architecture, Sillein, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, historic

PMR538-06
Austria, Salzkammergut, Salzburg: the cathedral, built in the Baroque style between 1614 and 1655, faces onto the fully-enclosed Domplatz (Cathedral Square). The first church on this site was built in the 8th century. Beyond flows the River Salzach.
Keywords: picturesque, music festival, Mozart, rooftops, panorama

PMR529-11
Iraq, Babylon ("Bab El" = "Gate of the Gods"): probably dating from the third millennium BC, capital of southern Mesopotamia under Hammurabi (1792-1750 BC), later the greatest city of its day under Nebuchadnezzar II (604-562 BC):
assumed site of the Tower of Babel, totally removed (by Alexander the Great?), and surrounded by a square ditch/moat now full of water.
Keywords: architecture, archeological, archeology, natural heritage, Islam, Muslim, Mesopotamia

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

PMR517-02
Italy, Campania, Acciaroli: the main square. Hemingway spent 3 months here in 1953. The town lies inside the boundary of the Cilento National Park.
Keywords: picturesque, street scene

PMR142K-14
Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: the square "Beim Tiergärtner Tor" with the Kaiserburg (Imperial Castle) rising up in the background.
Keywords: Nürnberg, defence, fortifications, autumn colours, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval

PMR142K-13
Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: the restaurant "Zum Albrecht Dürer" in the square "Beim Tiergärtner Tor" overlooked by the Kaiserburg (Imperial Castle).
Keywords: Nürnberg, defence, fortifications, autumn colours, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval

PMR142K-11
Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: the stone well in the square "Beim Tiergärtner Tor" surrounded by old timber-frame houses.
Keywords: Nürnberg, defence, fortifications, autumn colours, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval

PMR141K-27
Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: figure of St. George and the dragon on the corner of a building in "Beim Tiergärtnertor" Square.
Keywords: Nürnberg, defence, fortifications, autumn colours, reflections, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval

PMR141K-25
Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: half-timbered buildings in "Beim Tiergärtnertor" Square with the Imperial Fortress towering in the background.
Keywords: Nürnberg, defence, fortifications, autumn colours, reflections, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval

PMR141K-24
Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg cafe in "Beim Tiergärtnertor" Square, overlooked by a wooden defence gallery on the city wall.
Keywords: Nürnberg, defence, fortifications, autumn colours, reflections, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval

PMR140K-12
Greece, Island of Kos: the 18th century Defterdar Mosque in Eleftherias Square provides a reminder of the long Ottoman occupation.
Keywords: Greek Isles, Greek Orthodox Church, yachts, colourful, picturesque, Ionian Islands, Dodecanese, Helenic, Hellas, island hopping

PMR140K-08
Greece, Island of Kalymnos, Pothia: a shady square with palm trees and oleanders; behind the Venetian-style belltower built by the Italians during the occupation in the 1930s.
Keywords: Greek Isles, island hopping, Hellas, Helenic, Dodecanese, Ionian Islands, picturesque, colourful, yachts, Greek Orthodox Church

PMR140K-07
Greece, Island of Kalymnos, Pothia: an elaborate pebble mosaic in the town square with the Venetian-style Municipal Building built by the Italians during the occupation in the 1930s.
Keywords: Greek Isles, Greek Orthodox Church, yachts, colourful, picturesque, Ionian Islands, Dodecanese, Helenic, Hellas, island hopping

PMR135K-30
Mongolia, Ulaanbaatar, Sükhbaatar Square: the colonnaded Genghis Khan monument which was completed in 2006 (the 800th anniversary of his coronation) and now forms the front of the Parliament Building.
Keywords: Mongol, neo-classical, architecture, Outer Mongolia, capital, monument, statue, Genghis Khan, Chinggis Khaan

PMR135K-29
Mongolia, Ulaanbaatar, Sükhbaatar Square: the State Academic Theatre of Opera and Ballet.
Keywords: Mongol, neo-classical, architecture, Chinggis Khaan, Genghis Khan, statue, monument, capital, steppe, Outer Mongolia

PMR135K-28
Mongolia, Ulaanbaatar, Sükhbaatar Square: a group of Mongolian tourists being photographed.
Keywords: Mongol, Chinggis Khaan, Genghis Khan, statue, monument, capital, Outer Mongolia

PMR135K-27
Mongolia, Ulaanbaatar, Sükhbaatar Square: a bridal pair with photographer before the bronze equestrian statue of Kublai Khan, grandson of Genghis Khan. It flanks the figure of Genghis Khan.
Keywords: Mongol, Outer Mongolia, capital, monument, statue, Genghis Khan, Chinggis Khaan

PMR135K-26
Mongolia, Ulaanbaatar, Sükhbaatar Square: bronze equestrian statue of Ögedei Khan, son of Genghis Khan, who ruled from 1229 to 1241. It flanks the figure of Genghis Khan.
Keywords: Mongol, Outer Mongolia, capital, monument, statue, Genghis Khan, Chinggis Khaan

PMR135K-25
Mongolia, Ulaanbaatar, Sükhbaatar Square: bronze statue of Yumjaagiin Tsedenbal who ruled Mongolia from 1952 to 1983.
Keywords: Mongol, Chinggis Khaan, Genghis Khan, statue, monument, capital, Outer Mongolia

PMR135K-24
Mongolia, Ulaanbaatar, Sükhbaatar Square: flower gardens in front of the Mongolian Song and Dance Theatre.
Keywords: Mongol, Chinggis Khaan, Genghis Khan, statue, monument, capital, Outer Mongolia

PMR135K-23
Mongolia, Ulaanbaatar, Sükhbaatar Square: singer in traditional costume accompanied by a horse-head-violin player.
Keywords: Mongol, musical instrument, Chinggis Khaan, Genghis Khan, statue, monument, capital, Outer Mongolia

PMR135K-22
Mongolia, Ulaanbaatar, Sükhbaatar Square: Louis Vuitton Building - this futuristic glass tower has been condemned to early demolition due to its insecure foundations.
Keywords: Mongol, Outer Mongolia, steppe, capital, monument, statue, Genghis Khan, Chinggis Khaan

PMR135K-21
Mongolia, Ulaanbaatar, Sükhbaatar Square: the City Hall with two modern multi-storey towers behind.
Keywords: Mongol, Chinggis Khaan, Genghis Khan, statue, monument, capital, steppe, Outer Mongolia, architecture

PMR135K-20
Mongolia, Ulaanbaatar, Sükhbaatar Square: the Main Post Office (left), Mongolian Stock Exchange and the City Hall, with the Bodhi Tower multi-storey block behind with its 4-storey facade blending into the architecture of the square.
Keywords: Mongol, Outer Mongolia, steppe, capital, monument, statue, Genghis Khan, Chinggis Khaan, architecture

PMR135K-19
Mongolia, Ulaanbaatar, Sükhbaatar Square: equestrian statue of Damdin Sükhbaatar who founded the communist state in 1921, with the colonnaded Genghis Khan monument behind.
Keywords: Mongol, Chinggis Khaan, Genghis Khan, statue, monument, capital, steppe, Outer Mongolia

PMR132K-25
Cambodia, Siem Reap: the Khmer temples were built as the Khmer civilization flowered, from the 8th to the 14th centuries AD in what is now Cambodia and Thailand. The architectural style closely resembles that of India at the same period, but Hindu gods are often joined, or even replaced, by figures of Buddha. Angkor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

This picture: Ta Prohm ("Jungle Temple"), built by King Jayavarman VII in 12th-13th centuries, has been left in its natural ("as found") state as an example for visitors; side gallery with square pillars and carved stone roof imitating tiles.
Keywords: historic, shrine, Khmer, architecture, religion, Buddhist, Hindu, temples, picturesque, national heritage

PMR131K-31
Thailand, Pattaya, Mini Siam: model of St. Basil's Cathedral in Red Square, Moscow.
Keywords: holiday resort, Siam, seaside, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, sunshine, night life, beach

PMR130K-12
Holland, Maastricht: Market Square with the Stadhuis (Townhall), built in the 17th century by Pieter Post.
Keywords: historic, mediaeval, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR130K-08
Holland, South Limburg, Valkenburg: Theodoor Dorrenplein Square with group of bronze figures in the foreground.
Keywords: historic, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR128K-21
Canada, Ontario, Ottawa: National War Memorial in Cofederation Square, a granite cenotaph/triumphal arch.
Keywords: metropolis, architecture, capital city, picturesque, national heritage, historic, autumn, cityscape

PMR124K-34
Germany, Thuringia, Gotha: the fine Townhall in Renaissance style stands in the Hauptmarkt square.
Keywords: East Germany, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque

PMR124K-32
Germany, Thuringia, Gotha: St. Margaret's Church (late Gothic) on the Neumarkt square.
Keywords: East Germany, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque

PMR124K-18
Germany, Saxony, Görlitz: two sundials on the Ratsapotheke (Pharmacy) (1550) in Untermarkt Square.
Keywords: East Germany, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque

PMR124K-08
Germany, Saxony, Görlitz: colourful flowerbeds in Wilhelmsplatz (Square).
Keywords: East Germany, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque

PMR121K-01
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque, completed in 2007, cost $545m. and combines Mughal, Moorish and Arab architecture. It was inspired by the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore and Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. It has 82 domes and can accommodate 40,000 worshippers. The main hall of prayer contains the world's largest chandelier (over 9 tonnes in weight) and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, and can accommodate over 7,000 worshippers.

This picture: the main courtyard (17,000 square metres) is inlaid with floral designs.
Keywords: Arab state, traditional architecture, Koran, muezzin, minarets, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab

PMR120K-35
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: the cannon in Al Ettihad Square, with the curving glass facade of the Marks and Spencer Building and Etisalat Building, surmounted by a ball.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers

PMR120K-34
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Al Ettihad Square, with its oversize symbols of arab life and history.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers

PMR120K-21
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: giant cannon in Al Ettihad Square.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers

PMR120K-20
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Al Ettihad Square, with its oversize symbols of arab life and history - the coffee pot in the foreground.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers

PMR118K-26
Jordan: Amman, built on the site of the Roman city of Philadelphia. View of the Roman Theatre and Hashemite Square (due for redevelopment), from the Citadel. Amman was the Ammonite city of "Rabbath-Ammon" in the 13th century BC.
Keywords: Muslim, Philadelphia, Roman architecture, architecture, metropolis, capital city, Islamic, Islam, ruins, archeological excavations

PMR111K-09
USA, Seattle WA: bust of Chief Seattle, from whom the city took its name, in Pioneer Square.
Keywords: metropolis, bronze, statue, Indian Chief, personality, famous, historic

PMR107K-07
Peru, Lima: closer view of the equestrian statue of General Jose de San Martín, liberator of Peru, in the Plaza Bolívar.
Keywords: capital city, Bolivar Square, monument, street scene, architecture

PMR107K-06
Peru, Lima: Plaza Bolívar and frontal view of the imposing monument to General Jose de San Martín, liberator of Peru.
Keywords: capital city, Bolivar Square, monument, street scene, architecture, equestrian, statue

PMR107K-05
Peru, Lima: Plaza Bolívar, with equestrian statue of General Jose de San Martín, liberator of Peru.
Keywords: capital city, Bolivar Square, monument, street scene, architecture

PMR106K-31
Peru, Cusco, Ollantaytambo: an Inca town (2792 metres a.s.l.) built by Pachacuti in the 15th century, which largely retains intact the original layout of roads and houses. Many houses are today occupied by descendants of the Incas.
A perfectly preserved Inca spring, with the water still running, to the north of Manyakari Square.
Keywords: High Andes, Cuzco, Qosqo, Inca architecture, Urubamba Valley, Ullantaytampu, Inca waterworks

PMR106K-30
Peru, Cusco, Ollantaytambo: an Inca town (2792 metres a.s.l.) built by Pachacuti in the 15th century, which largely retains intact the original layout of roads and houses. Many houses are today occupied by descendants of the Incas.

An Inca bath with the water supply still functioning, to the north of Manyakari Square.
Keywords: High Andes, Inca waterworks, Ullantaytampu, Urubamba Valley, Inca architecture, Qosqo, Cuzco

PMR106K-29
Peru, Cusco, Ollantaytambo: an Inca town (2792 metres a.s.l.) built by Pachacuti in the 15th century, which largely retains intact the original layout of roads and houses. Many houses are today occupied by descendants of the Incas.

The Araqhama quarter of the Inca town, with its square, Manyaraki to the right.
Keywords: High Andes, Ullantaytampu, Urubamba Valley, Inca architecture, Qosqo, Cuzco

PMR103K-34
Bolivia, Nuestra Senora de La Paz, at 3660 metres, the highest capital city in the world. Monument to Pedro Domingo Murillo (1757-1810), freedom fighter and native of the city, in the Plaza Murillo, with the Palacio Legislative behind.
Keywords: High Andes, architecture, street scene, square, bronze statue, Legislative Palace

PMR103K-20
Bolivia, Nuestra Senora de La Paz, at 3660 metres, the highest capital city in the world. Plaza Murillo, with the Palacio Legislativo and Palacio Presidencial in the background.
Keywords: High Andes, architecture, street scene, pigeons , square

PMR103K-19
Bolivia, Nuestra Senora de La Paz, at 3660 metres, the highest capital city in the world. Catedral Metropolitana (Metropolitan Cathedral) and Plaza Murillo with its hundreds of pigeons.
Keywords: High Andes, architecture, street scene, religious architecture, square

PMR103K-17
Bolivia, Nuestra Senora de La Paz, at 3660 metres, the highest capital city in the world. Monument to Pedro Domingo Murillo (1757-1810), freedom fighter and native of the city, in the Plaza Murillo, the centre of La Paz.
Keywords: High Andes, architecture, street scene, statue, square

PMR103K-07
Chile, Parinacota: Lauca National Park encompasses an area of 1379 square kilometres comprising altiplano, lakes and huge volcanoes. It adjoins Las Vicunas National Reserve to the south. Notice board announcing the Bolivian border amid the barren mountains.
Keywords: High Andes, nature reserve, barren landscape

PMR103K-06
Chile, Parinacota: Lauca National Park encompasses an area of 1379 square kilometres comprising altiplano, lakes and huge volcanoes. It adjoins Las Vicunas National Reserve to the south. Snow-capped volcano reflected in the cobalt blue waters of Lake Chungará.
Keywords: High Andes, nature reserve, flora and fauna, camelids

PMR103K-05
Chile, Parinacota: Lauca National Park encompasses an area of 1379 square kilometres comprising altiplano, lakes and huge volcanoes. It adjoins Las Vicunas National Reserve to the south. Snow-capped volcano Parinacota (6348 metres) reflected in the cobalt blue Lake Chungará, with flamingoes and other waterfowl.
Keywords: High Andes, birds, wildlife, camelids, flora and fauna, nature reserve

PMR103K-04
Chile, Parinacota: Lauca National Park encompasses an area of 1379 square kilometres comprising altiplano, lakes and huge volcanoes. It adjoins Las Vicunas National Reserve to the south. Fascinating landscape of pools and rocky islands with volcanoes in the distance.
Keywords: High Andes, nature reserve, flora and fauna, colourful

PMR103K-03
Chile, Parinacota: Lauca National Park encompasses an area of 1379 square kilometres comprising altiplano, lakes and huge volcanoes. It adjoins Las Vicunas National Reserve to the south. Volcano Parinacota (6348 metres) with Pomerape (6282 metres) behind.
Keywords: High Andes, barren landscape, nature reserve

PMR103K-02
Chile, Parinacota: Lauca National Park encompasses an area of 1379 square kilometres comprising altiplano, lakes and huge volcanoes. It adjoins Las Vicunas National Reserve to the south. Alpaca with ear tag.
Keywords: High Andes, nature reserve, flora and fauna, camelids

PMR103K-01
Chile, Parinacota: Lauca National Park encompasses an area of 1379 square kilometres comprising altiplano, lakes and huge volcanoes. It adjoins Las Vicunas National Reserve to the south. Llamas and alpacas grazing, with the volcanoes Parinacota and Pomerape as backdrop.
Keywords: High Andes, camelids, flora and fauna, nature reserve

PMR102K-36
Chile, Parinacota: Lauca National Park encompasses an area of 1379 square kilometres comprising altiplano, lakes and huge volcanoes. It adjoins Las Vicunas National Reserve to the south. Chilean Flamingoes (Phoenicopterus chilensis) in their natural habitat.
Keywords: High Andes, nature reserve, flora and fauna, camelids, wildlife, birds, water birds , waders, ornithology

PMR102K-35
Chile, Parinacota: Lauca National Park encompasses an area of 1379 square kilometres comprising altiplano, lakes and huge volcanoes. It adjoins Las Vicunas National Reserve to the south. A group of grazing Alpacas, with snow-capped volcanoes in the distance.
Keywords: High Andes, nature reserve, flora and fauna, camelids

PMR102K-34
Chile, Parinacota: Lauca National Park encompasses an area of 1379 square kilometres comprising altiplano, lakes and huge volcanoes. It adjoins Las Vicunas National Reserve to the south. A group of grazing Alpacas.
Keywords: High Andes, camelids, flora and fauna, nature reserve

PMR102K-33
Chile, Parinacota: Lauca National Park encompasses an area of 1379 square kilometres comprising altiplano, lakes and huge volcanoes. It adjoins Las Vicunas National Reserve to the south. Volcanoes near the Bolivian border.
Keywords: High Andes, nature reserve, flora and fauna, barren landscape, snowcapped volcanoes

PMR102K-32
Chile, Parinacota: Lauca National Park encompasses an area of 1379 square kilometres comprising altiplano, lakes and huge volcanoes. It adjoins Las Vicunas National Reserve to the south. Lloreta or Yareta (Azorella compacta) is as firm as the rock itself and grows about 1mm. a year between 3200 and 4500 metres a.s.l.
Keywords: High Andes, botanical, botany, plants, flora and fauna, nature reserve

PMR102K-31
Chile, Parinacota: Lauca National Park encompasses an area of 1379 square kilometres comprising altiplano, lakes and huge volcanoes. It adjoins Las Vicunas National Reserve to the south. A viscacha (Lagidium peruanum), a rodent of the chinchilla family, enjoying the sunshine.
Keywords: High Andes, rabbit, flora and fauna, nature reserve

PMR102K-30
Chile, Parinacota: Lauca National Park encompasses an area of 1379 square kilometres comprising altiplano, lakes and huge volcanoes. It adjoins Las Vicunas National Reserve to the south. A wary vicuna by a waterhole.
Keywords: High Andes, wildlife, camelids, flora and fauna, nature reserve

PMR102K-29
Chile, Parinacota: Lauca National Park encompasses an area of 1379 square kilometres comprising altiplano, lakes and huge volcanoes. It adjoins Las Vicunas National Reserve to the south. A group of grazing Vicunas with young.
Keywords: High Andes, camelids, flora and fauna, nature reserve

PMR102K-04
Chile, Tarapacá: Humberstone Saltpetre Works which produced saltpetre and iodene from 1864 until 1960 when it closed its gates due to falling demand. The works and the deserted company town are now an industrial museum. A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2005. The main square in the former workers' town, with clocktower (left) and church (right).
Keywords: ghost town, saltpeter, pampinos, workers' town, mining industry

PMR096K-13
Cyprus, Troödhos: piled-up snow by the roadside and snow-covered trees near the town square, in the Troödhos Mountains in December 2008, with a threatening sky.
Keywords: winter , winter wonderland, picturesque, snowy

PMR095K-09
Libya: a ruined Roman fort standing on a hill at Gariyat. The main gate of the fort and the square. Most of the remaining walls are Byzantine or later.
Keywords: Roman architecture, Byzantine architecture, Maghreb, fortress, fortifications, castle, desert, barren, isolated

PMR094K-35
Libya: Ghadames, a Tuareg town, population about 7000, lies approximately 500 miles south-west of Tripoli. It dates back probably to about 3000 BC, thriving in Roman, Byzantine and Arab times. The houses in the old town are all of baked mud, and many of the alleys are enclosed with vaulting as protection from the sun. A UNESCO World Heritage Site. Here: a typical square, unpaved, with shops displaying locally made souvenirs.
Keywords: Maghreb, Berber, historic town, ancient town

PMR093K-18
Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: the square "Beim Tiergärtner Tor", with café terrace in the foreground and the Imperial Castle in the background.
Keywords: Nürnberg, eating, restarant, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, historic town

PMR093K-05
Turkey, Gallipoli Peninsula, Eceabat: innovative plant holders in the shape of stone figures of young girls, in the town square.
Keywords: First World War, Dardanelles Campaign, ANZAC, 25th April 1915, Allied landings, Battlefields, Military Cemeteries, Military Graves, Memorials, WWI Battlefields, Atatürk, Mustafa Kemal

PMR092K-27
Turkey, Gallipoli Peninsula, Eceabat: view north from the hotel roof, of the ferry terminal, harbour and town square.
Keywords: First World War, Dardanelles Campaign, ANZAC, 25th April 1915, Allied landings, Battlefields, Military Cemeteries, Military Graves, Memorials, WWI Battlefields, Atatürk, Mustafa Kemal

PMR090K-09
Albania, Berat: In the 6th century BC the town was a Greek fortress-settlement of the Dassaretae tribe, later the Illyrian town of "Antipatrea", and then taken by the Romans in the 2nd century BC. Here: a square in the old walled citadel on the hill ("Kala"), with curved-roofed Ottoman hall in the foreground, and the fortified walls and towers of the citadel behind.
Keywords: Shqiperia, Ottoman, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage, historic town, Turkish houses, architecture

PMR089K-34
Albania, Durres: Sheshi i Lirise (the main square) and the Great Mosque.
Keywords: Shqiperia, Muslim, Islam, minaret, mosque, architecture

PMR089K-26
Albania, Tirana: National Historical Museum in Sheshi Skenderbej (Skanderbeg Square), with flower gardens and pool in the foreground..
Keywords: Shqiperia, mosaic, modern architecture, capital city

PMR089K-25
Albania, Tirana: "The Albanians", a mosaic on the facade of the National Historical Museum in Sheshi Skenderbej (Skanderbeg Square).
Keywords: Shqiperia, capital city, architecture, socialism, social activism, revolutionaries, proletariat, people's struggle

PMR089K-24
Albania, Tirana: Sheshi Skenderbej (Skanderbeg Square) with the Skanderbeg (Gjeerhi Kastrioti) equestrian statue. Skanderbeg (1405-1468) is the national hero of Albania, having driven out the Ottoman occupiers for a period of 20 years. In the background is the Et'hem Beu Mosque and the Palace of Culture. Flowerbeds in the foreground.
Keywords: Shqiperia, minaret, mosque, architecture, capital city

PMR089K-23
Albania, Tirana: Sheshi Skenderbej (Skanderbeg Square) with the Skanderbeg (Gjeerhi Kastrioti) equestrian statue. Skanderbeg (1405-1468) is the national hero of Albania, having driven out the Ottoman occupiers for a period of 20 years. In the background is the Et'hem Beu Mosque.
Keywords: Shqiperia, minaret, mosque, architecture, capital city

PMR087K-32
Bosnia and Herzegovina, Sarajevo: the sebilj (fountain) in "Pigeon Square" is the centre of old Sarajevo.
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Bosniaks, Ottoman, historic, national heritage, picturesque, minaret, mosque

PMR087K-17
Croatia, Dalmatiia,Trogir, a UNESCO World Heritage site: the clocktower of St. Sebastian and the 15th century town hall in trg (square) Ivana Pavla.
Keywords: national heritage, historic town, picturesque, mediaeval, Romanesque architecture, Yugoslavia

PMR087K-08
Croatia, Dalmatia, Split: Diocletian's Palace, built by the Roman Emperor between 295 and 305 AD in a square format with side walls of about 200 metres. Most of the walls and substantial parts of the inner constructions have been preserved. Here: a Romanesque clocktower and belfry, flanking the passage to the Roman "Iron Gate" in Narodni Trg.
Keywords: national heritage, Yugoslavia, Roman architecture, mediaeval, picturesque, historic town

PMR087K-07
Croatia, Dalmatia, Split: Diocletian's Palace, built by the Roman Emperor between 295 and 305 AD in a square format with side walls of about 200 metres. Most of the walls and substantial parts of the inner constructions have been preserved. Here: a colourful Bougainvillea, spreading itself right across a square within the Roman walls of the palace.
Keywords: national heritage, Yugoslavia, Roman architecture, mediaeval, picturesque, historic town

PMR087K-06
Croatia, Dalmatia, Split: Diocletian's Palace, built by the Roman Emperor between 295 and 305 AD in a square format with side walls of about 200 metres. Most of the walls and substantial parts of the inner constructions have been preserved. Here: an ancient house, still occupied, within the Roman walls.
Keywords: national heritage, Yugoslavia, Roman architecture, mediaeval, picturesque, historic town

PMR087K-05
Croatia, Dalmatia, Split: Trg Republike (Republic Square) surrounded by the 19th century neo-Renaissance "Prokuratien".
Keywords: national heritage, arcade, Renaissance architecture, Yugoslavia, picturesque, historic town

PMR087K-04
Croatia, Dalmatia, Split: Diocletian's Palace, built by the Roman Emperor between 295 and 305 AD in a square format with side walls of about 200 metres. Most of the walls and substantial parts of the inner constructions have been preserved. Here: some of the dwellings built onto the ancient Roman walls.
Keywords: national heritage, historic town, picturesque, mediaeval, Roman architecture, Yugoslavia

PMR087K-02
Croatia, Dalmatia, Split: Diocletian's Palace, built by the Roman Emperor between 295 and 305 AD in a square format with side walls of about 200 metres. Most of the walls and substantial parts of the inner constructions have been preserved. Here: the 200-metre-long south wall, overlooking the new marble promenade, "Riva", laid out with palm trees, shrubs and fountains. Fishing boat to the left.
Keywords: national heritage, Yugoslavia, Roman architecture, mediaeval, picturesque, historic town

PMR086K-15
Germany, Lower Saxony, Hildesheim: fountain in the market square surmounted by the figure of a mediaeval watchman.
Keywords: historic town, Niedersachsen, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, architecture

PMR086K-02
Germany, Thuringia, Eisenach: Theatre Square with the Landestheater, opened in 1879, with flower beds and a modern fountain in the foreground.
Keywords: historic town, picturesque, national heritage, architecture

PMR084K-21
Czech Republic, Prague: Hradcany Square with the Archiepiscopal Palace on the left, facade by Jan Wirch 1763-4.
Keywords: Czech capital, historic, national heritage, metropolis, architecture

PMR083K-03
Germany, Franconia, Nuremberg: the square "Beim Tiergärtner Tor" with part of the fortified town wall and castle in the background.
Keywords: Nürnberg, historic town, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage

PMR083K-02
Germany, Franconia, Nuremberg: timber-framed houses, including the town's oldest (centre) in the square "Beim Tiergärtner Tor", with the castle in the background.
Keywords: Nürnberg, historic town, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage

PMR083K-01
Germany, Franconia, Nuremberg: "St. George and the Dragon" figure on the corner of a building inthe square "Beim Tiergärtner Tor".
Keywords: Nürnberg, historic town, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage

PMR082K-10
Cyprus, Omodhos: Visitors enjoying a meal in the cobbled square, surrounded by newly renovated historic buildings.
Keywords: landscape, village, traditional village, heritage, visitor attraction, picturesque, photogenic

PMR079K-17
Germany, Rhineland-Palatinate: Mainz Cathedral, a prime example of the Rhineland Romanesque style with two chancels, one in the west and one in the east, Dating from 975, it was continually added to until completion, around 1200, but further Gothic and even Baroque additions were made over the centuries. After considerable war damage it has been faithfully restored. Here: the view from Leichhof Square, showing the Gothic and Baroque influences on the lantern tower.
Keywords: historic town, Rhineland Palatinate, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, Christian, church, architecture, sandstone

PMR079K-12
Germany, Rhineland-Palatinate, Mainz: the Renaissance fountain in the market square amid the market stalls, is one of the oldest and most aesthetically pleasing in Germany.
Keywords: historic town, Rhineland Palatinate, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval

PMR077K-23
Germany, Baden- Wurttemberg, Bad Waldsee: the market square with the old Kornhaus (Gothic) on the far side.
Keywords: heritage, al fresco food, street cafe, mediaeval, half timbered houses, timber frame houses, Gothic architecture, historic

PMR056K-25
Malta, Gozo, Xaghra: view of the main square from the steps of the church.

PMR055K-04
Malta, Valletta: St. Catherine's in Freedom Square was the church of the Italian Knights.

PMR055K-03
Malta, Valletta: Republic Street (formerly King Street) from Freedom Square.

PMR052K-20
Spain, Galicia, Santiago de Compostela: The cathedral, one of Catholicism's most important, stands on the site of the apostle's tomb, and dates from the 11th-13th centuries. Here, Obradoiro Square and the facade of the cloister with gallery. Behind, the Torre de Vela (Candle Tower) is visible.

PMR052K-19
Spain, Galicia, Santiago de Compostela: The cathedral, one of Catholicism's most important, stands on the site of the apostle's tomb, and dates from the 11th-13th centuries. Here, Obradoiro Square and the Baroque facade.
Keywords: Baroque architecture

PMR023K-26
Malaysia, Selangor, Kuala Lumpur: The former Selangor Council Building, completed in 1897 from the plans of architect A.C. Norman, seen from the Padang (now called Merdeka Square). Now overshadowed by modern tower blocks.
Keywords: architecture

PMR019K-25
Czech Republic, Ceske Budejovice (Budweis): the Samson Fountain (1727) in the main square, with the Town Hall in the background.
Keywords: Czechoslovakia, architecture

PMR015K-22
Iraq, Nasariya: Statue of an Imam in a city square.
Keywords: muslim, religion, Islam

PMR015K-16
Iraq, Nasiriya: Statue of Imam in the city square, with banner in arabic, and taxi in the foreground.
Keywords: muslim, Mohammed, religion, Islam, traffic

PMR010K-06
Canada, Alberta, Calgary: Hiking on Square Butte, near Calgary.
Keywords: open air, exercise, countryside, fitness, walking

PMR009K-21
Spain, Barcelona: Placa d'Espanya or Plaza de Espana with Mount Tibidabo in the background, as seen from the balcony of the National Art Gallery.
Keywords: statues, fountains, squares

PMR044K-14
Russia, Moscow: In the Kremlin: The Senate Building,built in 1797 for Catherine the Great by Matvei Kazakov, with Nikolskaya Tower (left), leading into Red Square.

PMR044K-11
Russia, Moscow: Facade of the state shopping emporium, GUM, in Red Square.

PMR076K-07
Germany, Franconia, Nuremberg: Saturday market in the main square, with the Gothic Frauenkirche (1352-61) in the background.
Keywords: mediaeval, historic, heritage, Gothic architecture

PMR074K-17
Spain, Lanzarote: the well planted town square of Tinajo, with Dragonera tree; 18th century church San Roque in the background.
Keywords: Canary Islands, volcanic, leisure, holidays, sunshine

PMR072K-12
Sweden, Gothenburg: Statue of King Gustav II Adolf in Gustav Adolf Square, Gothenburg, with the Commodity Exchange Building behind, built 1844-9 to the plans of Johan Ekmans.
Keywords: architecture, monuments

PMR064K-21
Bulgaria, Sofia: Prince Alexander Battenberg Square, with the Council of Ministers building (left) and the former Communist Party Headquarters (right).

PMR064K-19
Bulgaria, Sofia: Statue of Sofia, Godess of Wisdom, the city's patroness, erected on a tall column to commemorate the millennium in Nezavisimost Square.

PMR063K-20
Bulgaria, Plovdiv: Djumaya Square: exposed part of the 2nd century AD Roman Stadium, former site of glladiator fights.

PMR063K-19
Bulgaria, Plovdiv: Djumaya Square, the centre of the modern city, where artists gather to offer their pictures.

PMR062K-20
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. Here, G. Kurkov Square in the old town, with newly renovated traditional houses.

PMR061K-29
Bulgaria, Burgas: The university from Troykata Square, with flowerbed in the foreground.

PMR061K-16
Bulgaria, Varna: Independence (Nesavisimost) Square with fountains, reserved for pedestrians.

PMR061K-15
Bulgaria, Varna: The Opera House on Independence (Nesavisimost) Square, with flowerbed in the foreground.

PMR061K-08
Romania, Northern Dobruja, Constanta: View of the History and Archeological Museum and Piata Ovidiu (Ovid Square), formerly the Greek agora, from the minaret of the Mahmudiye mosque.

PMR431-11
Poland, Slupsk/Stolp: a square and cinema in the style of the socialist period.
Keywords: metropolis, architecture, cityscape, city

PMR431-03
Poland, Szczecin/Stettin: view from the tower of the Castle of the Pommeranian Dukes, showing the brick-Gothic Church of Sts. Peter and Paul and the Kings' Gate, in Zolnierza Polskiego Square, and the new PZM tower in the distance.
Keywords: metropolis, roads, traffic, architecture, cityscape, city

PMR430-11
Poland, Szczecin/Stettin: a tram in Grunwaldzki Square.
Keywords: metropolis, transport, architecture, cityscape, city

PMR424-02
Germany, Saxony, Dresden: Schlossplatz (Castle Square) with the Hofkirche (Court Church) and castle and flower gardens in the foreground.
Keywords: city, rebuilding, River Elbe, Rococo, metropolis, architecture, Baroque

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

PMR413-12
Germany, Bavaria, Franconia, Weissenburg: statue of Ludwig the Bavarian on the fountain in the market square.
Keywords: mediaeval, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR413-11
Germany, Bavaria, Franconia, Weissenburg: half-timbered "Old Latin School" in Martin Luther Square.
Keywords: mediaeval, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR404-01
Hungary, Budapest: bridge over the lake in the city park (Varosliget) with Millennium Monument (1896) in the centre of Millennium Square.
Keywords: Magyar, metropolis, capital city, cityscape, Danube, architecture, traffic

PMR403-12
Hungary, Eger: Baroque Bishop's Palace and Church in the main square.
Keywords: Magyar, religious buildings, church, architecture

PMR399-12
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Augsburg: beer festival in town hall square. The Rathaus in Renaissance style, is by Elias Holl, in common with a number of fine buildings in Augsburg.
Keywords: architecture, Augustus Caesar, onion domes, celebration, festivities, drinking

PMR397-06
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich, Hellabrunn Zoo: Scarlet Ibises (Eudocimus ruber), Straw-necked Ibises (Thrskiornis spinicollis) and Smew (Mergus albellus) in the 5000-square -metre free flight aviary.
Keywords: flora and fauna, München, birds, ornithology

PMR397-05
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich, Hellabrunn Zoo: Scarlet Ibises (Eudocimus ruber) and Little Egrets (Egretta garzetta) roosting in the 5000-square -metre free flight aviary.
Keywords: flora and fauna, ornithology, birds, München

PMR387-09
Australia, Queensland, Brisbane: the Petrie Tableau in King George Square, commemorates John Petrie who became the first mayor of Brisbane.
Keywords: architecture, port, Brisbane River, metropolis, city

PMR556-6
Australia, Western Australia, Perth: The refurbished Old Customs House on Barrack Square, seen from the top of the Swan Bell Tower.
Keywords: Swan River, customs shed, landing stage, pier, jetty

PMR551-2
Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur: The former Selangor Council Building (now called Bangunan Sultan Abdul Samad), completed in 1897 from plans of architect A.C. Norman. View from the ornamental pool on the Padang (now called Merdeka Square).
Keywords: historic building, Islamic architecture, clocktower, colonial architecture

PMR549-09
United Arab Emirates, Sharjah (8 kilometres from Dubai): monument in central square.
Keywords: modern architecture, Islamic architecture, blooming desert, desert state, irrigation

PMR543-5
Ceske Budejovice/Budweis: main square ("námestí Premysla Otokara II), measuring 133 metres x 133 metres, with Samson fountain and Baroque Town Hall as seen from the top of the Black Tower.
Keywords: Budweis, historic town, picturesque town

PMR543-4
Ceske Budejovice/Budweis: the Samson fountain in the main square, with the Baroque Town Hall in the background.
Keywords: Budweis, historic town, picturesque town

PMR543-3
Ceske Budejovice/Budweis: droshkies waiting for custom in the main square, with the Samson fountain in the background.
Keywords: Budweis, historic town, picturesque town, horse carriages

PMR543-11
Brasov: facade and tower of an Orthodox church in the main square.
Keywords: architecture, religious building, Romanian architecture

PMR541-6
Kutná Hora prospered in the 14th and 15th centuries due to its silver mines and the authorisation to mint silver coin. Here: a drinking fountain in Palackého námestí, the main square of the town.
Keywords: historic town, heritage, picturesque town

PMR541-11
Ceský Krumlov: námestí Svornosti (Unity Square), with arcaded, Renaissance Town Hall, is the centre of the old town.
Keywords: historic town, heritage, picturesque town

PMR685-03
Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: Spitlertor-Turm (Spitler Gate Tower), built as a square tower in 1385, acquiring a circular outer wall in 1558.
Keywords: Nürnberg, defence, fortifications, autumn colours, reflections, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval

PMR682-07
Greece, Island of Nisyros: the main "square" of the mountain-top village of Nikeia (population 48), with its handsome pebble-mosaic paving.
Keywords: Greek Isles, whitewashed walls, island hopping, Hellas, Helenic, Dodecanese, Ionian Islands, picturesque, colourful, yachts, Greek Orthodox Church

PMR682-05
Greece, Island of Nisyros: the Othodox church in the main square of the mountain-top village of Nikeia (population 48).
Keywords: Greek Isles, whitewashed walls, island hopping, Hellas, Helenic, Dodecanese, Ionian Islands, picturesque, colourful, yachts, Greek Orthodox Church

PMR680-02
Russia, Siberia, Irkutsk: Kirov Square with colourful flowerbeds in front of the County Hall (Irkutsk Oblast Administrative Centre).
Keywords: historic, architecture, colourful, national heritage, picturesque

PMR679-12
Russia, Siberia, Irkutsk: statue of Tzar Alexander III in Kirov Square.
Keywords: historic, colourful, national heritage, picturesque

PMR676-01
Mongolia, Dundov, Mandalgov: this town with a population of 14,000 is the capital of Dundov aimag in the Gobi Desert. The main square, with a statue of Sükhbaatar.
Keywords: Mongol, Outer Mongolia, steppe, Genghis Khan, Chinggis Khaan, religious monuments, sharmanism

PMR674-03
Mongolia, Ulaanbaatar: Sükhbaatar Square, the centre of the capital, with equestrian statue of Damdin Sükhbaatar and the Genghis Khan monument which fronts Parliament House.
Keywords: Mongol, Outer Mongolia, steppe, capital, monument, statue, Genghis Khan, Chinggis Khaan

PMR673.06
Switzerland, Bernese Oberland, Thun: the Schloss (castle) (now a historical museum) from the Rathausplatz (Town Hall Square) with its fountain.
Keywords: Alps, mediaeval, alpine meadows, colourful, picturesque, outdoor, snow-capped, alpine flowers, alpine, mountains

PMR670-07
Canada, Ontario, Ottawa: the National War Memorial in Confederation Square, a granite cenotaph/triumphal arch with bronze sculptures.
Keywords: metropolis, architecture, capital city, picturesque, national heritage, historic, autumn, cityscape

PMR668-06
Germany, Berlin: the classical Schauspielhaus (1821) in Gendarmenmarkt, with the "French Cathedral", built 1701-5 for the Huguenots, and the Schiller memorial in the centre of the square.
Keywords: East Germany, statues, Neo Classical architecture, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque, capital city

PMR668-03
Germany, Berlin: the "German Cathedral" on the south side of Gendarmenmarkt, built 1701-8 for the Lutheran Church, has a counterpart, the "French Cathedral" on the north side of the square.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque, capital city

PMR667-08
Germany, Saxony, Bautzen: the 1000-year-old city is the "capital" of the Slavic Oberlausitz Sorb people. Hauptmarkt Square, with the handsome, Baroque Rathaus (townhall) (1729-32) and the tower of St. Peter's Cathedral (Petridom), built in 1213-1497 behind.l
Keywords: East Germany, Oberlausitz, Sorbs, picturesque, Baroque, architecture, historic, national heritage, metropolis

PMR639-09
Macedonia, Skopje: devastated by earthquake on 26th July 1963, the capital city has been largely rebuilt, and the new Orthodox Cathedral of St. Clement of Ohrid with its square, buttressed belltower, consecrated in 1990, is designed to withstand such tremors, although the central dome has a surface area of 650 square metres and supports a 5-ton chandelier.
Keywords: Orthodox church, modern architecture, Christian

PMR638-11
Albania, Tirana: Skanderbeg Square (Sheshi Skenderbej), with equestrian statue of Skanderbeg (Gjergj Kastrioti) who led the resistance to the Ottoman occupiers from 1443 to 1468, the mosque "Et'hem Beu", the clocktower and the Albanian flag.
Keywords: Shqiperia, minaret, monument, architecture, capital city

PMR636-10
Croatia, Dalmatia, Trogir, a UNESCO World Heritage site: the 15th century town hall in the main square.
Keywords: national heritage, historic town, picturesque, mediaeval, Romanesque architecture

PMR636-05
Croatia, Dalmatia, Split: Diocletian's Palace, built by the Roman Emperor between 295 and 305 AD in a square format with side walls of about 200 metres. Most of the walls and substantial parts of the inner constructions have been preserved. The north wall and gate of the palace have survived largely unchanged.
Keywords: national heritage, historic town, picturesque, mediaeval, Roman architecture

PMR636-04
Croatia, Dalmatia, Split: Diocletian's Palace, built by the Roman Emperor between 295 and 305 AD in a square format with side walls of about 200 metres. Most of the walls and substantial parts of the inner constructions have been preserved. The statue of Gregorius of Nin, a 10th century Slavic religious leader, standing outside the north gate of the palace, was created by Ivan Mestrovic in 1929.
Keywords: national heritage, historic town, picturesque, mediaeval, Roman architecture, monuments

PMR636-03
Croatia, Dalmatia, Split: Diocletian's Palace, built by the Roman Emperor between 295 and 305 AD in a square format with side walls of about 200 metres. Most of the walls and substantial parts of the inner constructions have been preserved. The octagonal Cathedral of St. Domnius was built as his mausoleum by Diocletian, but turned into a catholic cathedral in the 7th century. It is 24 metres high and the walls are 2.75 metres thick. The Romanesque-Gothic belltower was added in the 13th century, but had to be rebuilt between 1890-1906 due to erosion.
Keywords: national heritage, historic town, picturesque, mediaeval, Roman architecture, Romanesque architecture

PMR636-02
Croatia, Dalmatia, Split: Diocletian's Palace, built by the Roman Emperor between 295 and 305 AD in a square format with side walls of about 200 metres. Most of the walls and substantial parts of the inner constructions have been preserved. Here: the south wall, with a bronze model of the area today, in the foreground.
Keywords: national heritage, historic town, picturesque, mediaeval, Roman architecture

PMR635-06
Germany, Lower Saxony, Hildesheim: the Rathaus (town hall), built between 1268 and 1290, has frequently been altered and extended; the fountain on the east side of the market square dates from 1540.
Keywords: historic town, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage, Niedersachsen

PMR633-07
Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: the stone well in the square "Beim Tiergärtner Tor", with the fortified town wall in the background, and Albrecht Dürer's House (15th century timber framed) on the left.
Keywords: Nürnberg, cobbles, fortifications, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, historic town

PMR629-09
Germany, Hessen, Lorsch: the picturesque, half timbered Old Town Hall (Altes Rathaus) from 1715, faces the market square.
Keywords: architecture, historic, heritage

PMR629-07
Germany, Rhineland Palatinate, Mainz: the 12th century cathedral, built of sandstone in typical Rheinland-Romanesque style: view of the triple towers at the west end of the cathedral from Leichhof Square, the lantern tower showing later Gothic and Baroque influences.
Keywords: Christian, church, religion, architecture, Romanesque

PMR629-06
Germany, Rhineland Palatinate, Mainz: decorated facades in the market square, the "Lion" Pharmacy ornately frescoed.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historic, picturesque

PMR629-04
Germany, Rhineland Palatinate, Mainz: the 12th century cathedral, built of sandstone in typical Rheinland-Romanesque style: view from Liebfrauen Square.
Keywords: Christian, church, religion, architecture, Romanesque

PMR355-05
Belgium, Bruges: statue of the 15th century Flemish painter, Jan van Eyck overlooking Jan van Eyckplein (Square) and the Burghers' Lodge, a meeting place of prominent citizens and merchants, from the same period.
Keywords: Brügge, mediaeval, heritage, architecture, tradition

PMR354-12
Belgium, Bruges: a variety of handsome facades adjoining the Market Square.
Keywords: Brügge, historic, mediaeval, heritage, architecture, tradition

PMR353-10
Belgium, Bruges: artists painting in the Wijngaardplein (square).
Keywords: Brügge, historic, mediaeval, heritage, architecture, tradition

PMR353-03
Belgium, Bruges: view of the Belfry and tall, gabled houses fronting on to the canal, from Huidenvettersplein (square).
Keywords: Brügge, tradition, architecture, heritage, mediaeval, historic

PMR353-02
Belgium, Bruges: Basilica of the Holy Blood, dating back to 1139, in Burg Square.
Keywords: Brügge, tradition, architecture, heritage, mediaeval, historic

PMR625-11
Sweden, Gothenburg: Hamnkanalen, with reflections of Kristine Kyrka (Church) and the Ethnographical Museum. Gustav Adolf Square to the right.
Keywords: canals, Swedish architecture, historic buildings

PMR621-07
Germany, Sachsen-Anhalt, Naumburg: Founded before 1000 AD, Naumburg has retained its historic centre. Here: fountain in the market square, dating from 1498, with stone figure believed to represent St. Wenceslas (1579).
Keywords: German architecture, historic town, picturesque, old buildings, gables

PMR621-06
Germany, Sachsen-Anhalt, Naumburg: Founded before 1000 AD, Naumburg has retained its historic centre. Here: the late Gothic/Renaissance Rathaus (Town Hall), built 1517-28, stands in the market square.
Keywords: German architecture, historic town, picturesque, old buildings, gables

PMR616-11
Germany, Upper Bavaria: Marienplatz, the heart of Munich, with the gilded figure of Maria on her column (1594), and the old, Gothic Rathaus (town hall) (1470) with its step-gable and turreted tower.
Keywords: central square, German architecture, street scene, Ludwig Beck

PMR616-08
Bulgaria, Melnik: Sandstone cliffs are omnipresent in the town of Melnik in the Pirin Mountains, about 15 kilometres from the Turkish border. Here: small cafe with outside tables in an intimate square of the old town.
Keywords: restaurant, eating and drinking, al fresco meals

PMR615-05
Bulgaria, Sofia: Prince Alexander Battenberg Square, dominated by the former Communist Party Headquarters. The building on the left houses the Council of Ministers and that on the right the president's office.
Keywords: Bulgarian architecture, government buildings

PMR612-12
Bulgaria: Veliko Tarnovo, situated on a rocky hill within a loop of the River Yantra, was the first capital of Bulgaria from 1187, after the foundation of the Second Bulgarian Empire (1185-1393) by the Assen Brothers, Peter and Ivan. The site was previously occupied by the Thracians and then the Romans before the Bulgarians came in the 12 th century. Here: partially restored ruins of the palace of the Bulgarian rulers on Tsarevets Hill, originally extending to 6000 square metres.
Keywords: historical site, archeological excavations, ruined fortifications, defence towers, battlements, fortifications, Bulgarian heritage, archeological site

PMR610-06
Romania, N. Dobruja: The Danube Delta (Delta Dunarii), where the mighty River Danube empties into the Black Sea, creating a 5800-square-kilometre area of wetlands which provides sanctuary for over 300 species of birds as well as numerous fish and amphibians. The area is now completely protected. Here: a secluded corner of Lake Furtuna.
Keywords: wildlife sanctuary, marshland, marsh, reeds, waterbirds, willow trees, waterweed, algae, creeks, lagoons, riverine, uncultivated, natural landscape

PMR610-05
Romania, N. Dobruja: The Danube Delta (Delta Dunarii), where the mighty River Danube empties into the Black Sea, creating a 5800-square-kilometre area of wetlands which provides sanctuary for over 300 species of birds as well as numerous fish and amphibians. The area is now completely protected.
Keywords: wildlife sanctuary, natural landscape, uncultivated, riverine, lagoons, creeks, algae, waterweed, willow trees, waterbirds, reeds, marsh, marshland

PMR610-04
Romania, N. Dobruja: The Danube Delta (Delta Dunarii), where the mighty River Danube empties into the Black Sea, creating a 5800-square-kilometre area of wetlands which provides sanctuary for over 300 species of birds as well as numerous fish and amphibians. The area is now completely protected. Here: a shady backwater where the trees almost meet overhead.
Keywords: wildlife sanctuary, natural landscape, uncultivated, riverine, lagoons, creeks, algae, waterweed, willow trees, waterbirds, reeds, marsh, marshland

PMR610-03
Romania, N. Dobruja: The Danube Delta (Delta Dunarii), where the mighty River Danube empties into the Black Sea, creating a 5800-square-kilometre area of wetlands which provides sanctuary for over 300 species of birds as well as numerous fish and amphibians. The area is now completely protected. Here: reeds, waterlilies and waterbirds.
Keywords: wildlife sanctuary, marshland, marsh, reeds, waterbirds, willow trees, waterweed, algae, creeks, lagoons, riverine, uncultivated, natural landscape

PMR610-02
Romania, N. Dobruja: The Danube Delta (Delta Dunarii), where the mighty River Danube empties into the Black Sea, creating a 5800-square-kilometre area of wetlands which provides sanctuary for over 300 species of birds as well as numerous fish and amphibians. The area is now completely protected.
Keywords: wildlife sanctuary, natural landscape, uncultivated, riverine, lagoons, creeks, algae, waterweed, willow trees, waterbirds, reeds, marsh, marshland

PMR610-01
Romania, N. Dobruja, Tulcea: The Danube Delta (Delta Dunarii), where the mighty River Danube empties into the Black Sea, creating a 5800-square-kilometre area of wetlands which provides sanctuary for over 300 species of birds as well as numerous fish and amphibians. The area is now completely protected. Here: cruise boats lined up on the quayside at Tulcea, with an unusually high water level.
Keywords: wildlife sanctuary, natural landscape, uncultivated, riverine, lagoons, creeks, algae, waterweed, willow trees, waterbirds, reeds, marsh, marshland

PMR604-02
Malta, Marsaxlokk: the town square with church, red telephone kiosk, cafe tables.

PMR602-02
Gibraltar: Grand Casemates Square, with the Rock in the background.

PMR594-02
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. Pyramid of the Moon and its altar in the "Plaza de la Luna", from the Palace of Quetzalpapalotl.

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.

PMR593-12
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. Reconstructed patio in the Palace of the Quetzalpapalotl (Quetzal-Butterfly), decorated with stylized Quetzal birds and/or owls, and butterflies.

PMR593-11
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 "Street of the Dead", with Pyramid of the Moon at the end, and rows of minor temples along the sides.

PMR593-10
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. Frontal view of the Pyramid of the Sun, with altar in the foreground. It was built over a trefoil-shaped cave, which may have had a supreme religious significance.

PMR593-09
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. Descending the steps of the Pyramid of the Sun, showing the altar platform at the base.

PMR593-08
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 of the Pyramid of the Moon, from the summit of the Pyramid of the Sun.

PMR593-07
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. Pyramid of the Sun, the second largest after the Cholula Pyramid, base size identical to the Pyramid of Cheops in Egypt.

PMR593-06
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. Four-stepped pyramid in the Citadel, behind which the temple of Qutzalcoatl was uncovered in 1920.

PMR593-05
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. Restoration work taking place on the Temple of Quetzalcoatl with its four steps (Tablero-Talud System) and alternating heads of Tlaloc, the rain god, and Quetzalcoatl, the plumed serpent.

PMR593-03
Mexico, Cholula: ornate belltower of the church of Santa Maria de Tonanzintla in nearby village, showing strong Indian influence. Every square inch of the interior is filled with multicoloured stucco mouldings.

PMR589-02
Mexico, Chichen Itza: east wall of the ball court (juego de pelota) showing the goal or target ring, surmounted by the square Temple of the Jaguars
Keywords: Maya

PMR588-12
Mexico, Chichen Itza: Temple of the Warriors adjacent to the Square of the 1000 Columns, which would formerly have been roofed with thatch. Similarities to Tula.
Keywords: Maya

PMR579-10
Russia, St. Petersburg: Facade of the Winter Palace, part of the Hermitage Museum on Palace Square, St. Petersburg. Architect: Bartolomeo Francesco Rastrelli.

PMR666-06
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Al Ettihad Square with its oversize symbols of arab life and history. Behind, Ettisalat House, surmounted with a ball.
Keywords: modern architecture, lawn sprinklers, air conditioning, Arab state, Arab, Muslim, Islam, high rise buildings, desert city, skyscrapers

PMR660-04
Canada, Vancouver BC: Victory Square Park and the Cenotaph, unveiled in April 1924.
Keywords: modern architecture, cityscape, panorama, metropolis

PMR659-03
USA, Seattle WA: Pioneer Square, with the tops of Smith Tower and the Columbia Center visible over the trees.
Keywords: metropolis, skyscrapers, high-rise buildings, cityscape, modern architecture

PMR658-08
France, Périgord: the square keep (donjon) of Chateau Castelnaud with the entrance below, and surrounding countryside.
Keywords: historic, defence, battlements, mediaeval, fortifications, national heritage, Dordogne, castle, countryside, wooded countryside

PMR656-11
Germany, Saxony, Stolpen: the main square of the village with a large display of roses in the foreground.
Keywords: East Germany, picturesque, Baroque, architecture, historic, national heritage

PMR655-10
Peru, Cusco, Ollantaytambo: an Inca town (2792 metres a.s.l.) built by Pachacuti in the 15th century, which largely retains intact the original layout of roads and houses. Many houses are today occupied by descendants of the Incas.

The precisely-built terraces (right), which run from top to bottom of the hill, would have provided more than sufficient agricultural produce for the whole community. Manyaraki Square centre left.
Keywords: High Andes, Ullantaytampu, Urubamba Valley, Inca architecture, Qosqo, Cuzco

PMR655-09
Peru, Cusco, Ollantaytambo: an Inca town (2792 metres a.s.l.) built by Pachacuti in the 15th century, which largely retains intact the original layout of roads and houses. Many houses are today occupied by descendants of the Incas.

The Araqhama quarter of the Inca town, with its square, Manyaraki, and original Inca buildings. Note the grain storage chambers built into the cliff at the rear, and the "face" to their left.
Keywords: High Andes, Ullantaytampu, Urubamba Valley, Inca architecture, Qosqo, Cuzco

PMR655-04
Peru, Cusco, Machu Picchu: ruins of a pre-Colombian Inca site situated 2430 metres a.s.l. on a ridge above the Urubamba River (the Inca "Sacred Valley"). Sometimes called "The Lost City of the Incas" because it was not found by the Spanish invaders. Begun in 1430 AD, it was abandoned before completion for reasons which are not yet clear. Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983.

View of the site from the "watchman's post", showing the residential section in the foreground, the main square (grassed), "Intiwatana" (astronomical observatory), with the sacred mountain "Huayna Picchu" in the background. In sunshine.
Keywords: High Andes, historic site, Quechua, Inca architecture, Qosqo, Cuzco

PMR655-02
Peru, Cusco, Machu Picchu: ruins of a pre-Colombian Inca site situated 2430 metres a.s.l. on a ridge above the Urubamba River (the Inca "Sacred Valley"). Sometimes called "The Lost City of the Incas" because it was not found by the Spanish invaders. Begun in 1430 AD, it was abandoned before completion for reasons which are not yet clear. Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983.

View of the site from the "watchman's post", showing the residential section in the foreground, the main square (grassed), "Intiwatana" (astronomical observatory), with the sacred mountain "Huayna Picchu" in the background.
Keywords: High Andes, historic site, Quechua, Inca architecture, Qosqo, Cuzco

PMR654-09
Chile, Parinacota: Lauca National Park encompasses an area of 1379 square kilometres comprising altiplano, lakes and huge volcanoes. It adjoins Las Vicunas National Reserve to the south. Volcanoes near the Bolivian border, with cobalt blue Lake Chungará and waterbirds.
Keywords: High Andes, nature reserve, flora and fauna, barren landscape, snowcapped volcanoes

PMR654-08
Chile, Parinacota: Lauca National Park encompasses an area of 1379 square kilometres comprising altiplano, lakes and huge volcanoes. It adjoins Las Vicunas National Reserve to the south. The snow-capped volcano Parinacota (6348 metres) and Lake Chungará with waterbirds on the shore.
Keywords: High Andes, nature reserve, flora and fauna, barren landscape, snowcapped volcanoes

PMR654-07
Chile, Parinacota: Lauca National Park encompasses an area of 1379 square kilometres comprising altiplano, lakes and huge volcanoes. It adjoins Las Vicunas National Reserve to the south. The snow-capped volcanoes, Pomerape (6282 metres) and Parinacota (6348 metres) on the border of Chile and Bolivia.
Keywords: High Andes, nature reserve, flora and fauna, barren landscape, snowcapped volcanoes

PMR654-04
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 Cathedral of San Marcos, in Plaza Colon, is built around an iron frame, designed by Gustave Eiffel, and was transported from Peru after a tidal wave destroyed all the churches in Arica.
Keywords: Pacific Coast, street scene, Catholic church, religious architecture, Columbus Square

PMR650-10
Libya, Tripoli: palm trees in Green Square or Martyrs' Square with part of Tripoli Castle or Red Castle (Al Saraya al-Hamra) in the background.
Keywords: Maghreb, fort, fortress, street scene, architecture

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