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PMR074-06 Yugoslavia, Croatia: extraordinary cloud effects caused by the Bora wind; approaching Zadar Keywords: meteorological, front-cloud, weather, sky, unusual, remarkable
PMR048-08 Poland, Warsaw: one of the horse carriages which offer tours of the "new town" with an unusual frescoed house behind Keywords: architecture, historic, heritage, picturesque, cobblestones
PMR-D8151 Norway, Hordaland, Voss: Vangskyrkja, the ancient stone church dating back to1277, was virtually the only building in Voss to survive the enemy bombing of 1940. The unusual octagonal wooden tower was probably added in the Middle Ages. The stone walls are between 4.5 and 7.5 feet thick. Keywords: Scandinavia, architecture, picturesque, historic, heritage, mediaeval
PMR-D8150 Norway, Hordaland, Voss: Vangskyrkja, the ancient stone church dating back to1277, was virtually the only building in Voss to survive the enemy bombing of 1940. The unusual octagonal wooden tower was probably added in the Middle Ages. The stone walls are between 4.5 and 7.5 feet thick. Keywords: Scandinavia, architecture, mediaeval, heritage, historic, picturesque
PMR-D7343 Algeria, Illizi, Djanet: unusual rock formations in Wadi Terharhart Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar
PMR-D7342 Algeria, Illizi, Djanet: unusual rock formations in Wadi Terharhart Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar
PMR-D7341 Algeria, Illizi, Djanet: unusual rock formations in Wadi Terharhart Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar
PMR-D7340 Algeria, Illizi, Djanet: unusual rock formations in Wadi Terharhart Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar
PMR-D7262 Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajer National Park: neolithic rockart - engraving believed to be up to 12,000 years old, made at the end of the last ice age, when the area was still savannah: unusual representation of a fish in Wadi In Tehak in the Tadrart Mountains. Keywords: Sahara, desert, geology, rock formations, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, culture, heritage
PMR-D6656 Northern Ireland, Belfast: Bittles Bar, one of the city's most unusual pubs, was built in 1868 and was originally called "The Shakespeare". Keywords: heritage, historic, architecture, culture, picturesque, flatiron-shape, masonry, capital city, metropolis, beer
PMR-D6531 Ireland, Wicklow, Glendalough, a monastic settlement founded in the 5th century by Saint Kevin: this small church unusually incorporates a round belltower and has acquired the name of "Kevin's Kitchen" or "Kevin's Church". It dates from the 11th century. Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, picturesque, architecture, mediaeval
PMR-D6524 Ireland, Wicklow, Glendalough, a monastic settlement founded in the 5th century by Saint Kevin: this small church unusually incorporates a round tower and has acquired the name of "Kevin's Kitchen". Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, picturesque, architecture, mediaeval
PMR-D6284 Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Nördlingen: part of the defenders' gallery on the town wall near the Löpsinger Gate, with an unusual defence tower. Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture
PMR-D5788 Oman, Muscat: unusual black rocky outcrop off the coast east of Muscat. Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, historic, picturesque, geology, maritime
PMR-D5290 Uzbekistan, Samarkand, Registan: facade and iwan of the Sher Dor ("lion-bearing") madrasa, built in 1619-36 by order of Amir Yalangtush Bakhodur. The lions over the iwan (resembling rather tigers) are hunting deer and are an unusual example of animals being portrayed in Islamic art. Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, UNESCO
PMR-D5243 Uzbekistan, Samarkand: the Shah-i-Zinda ("Living King") necropolis contains about 28 mausoleums and mosques, dating from 11th to 18th centuries, but most were built during the reign of Timur (Tamerlane): facade and iwan of the Usto Ali Nesefi mausoleum (14th century), built by architect Ali from Nasaf, has unusual elegant geometric form. (detail) Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, tiles, faience, glazed, polychrome, ornamentation, decoration, arabesques
PMR-D5242 Uzbekistan, Samarkand: the Shah-i-Zinda ("Living King") necropolis contains about 28 mausoleums and mosques, dating from 11th to 18th centuries, but most were built during the reign of Timur (Tamerlane): facade and iwan of the Usto Ali Nesefi mausoleum (14th century), built by architect Ali from Nasaf, has unusual elegant geometric form. (detail) Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, tiles, faience, glazed, polychrome, ornamentation, decoration, arabesques
PMR-D5241 Uzbekistan, Samarkand: the Shah-i-Zinda ("Living King") necropolis contains about 28 mausoleums and mosques, dating from 11th to 18th centuries, but most were built during the reign of Timur (Tamerlane): facade and iwan of the Usto Ali Nesefi mausoleum (14th century), built by architect Ali from Nasaf, has unusual elegant geometric form. Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, tiles, faience, glazed, polychrome, ornamentation, decoration, arabesques
PMR-D4215 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Unterschleissheim: the Alps and the Zugspitze, seen from about 100 kilometres away, at sunset, with Munich's Olympia Tower in the centre. Keywords: lighting effects, extraordinary, remarkable, striking, unusual, Alps, freak lighting
PMR-D4214 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Unterschleissheim: the Alps and the Zugspitze, seen from about 100 kilometres away, at sunset, with Munich's Olympia Tower in the centre. Keywords: lighting effects, extraordinary, remarkable, striking, unusual, Alps, freak lighting
PMR-D4089 Germany, Bavaria, Wonsees: an unusual cleft through the cliff, part of the Sanspareil park of bizarre rock formations, about 20 km from Bayreuth. Another brainchild of Markgravin Wilhelmina at the end of the 18th century. Keywords: picturesque, park, architecture, historic, heritage, culture, fantastic, tuff-stone, unusual, grotto, Franconia
PMR-D4088 Germany, Bavaria, Wonsees: "Vulcan's Cave", part of the Sanspareil park of bizarre rock formations, about 20 km from Bayreuth. Another brainchild of Markgravin Wilhelmina at the end of the 18th century. Keywords: picturesque, park, architecture, historic, heritage, culture, fantastic, tuff-stone, unusual, grotto, Franconia
PMR-D4087 Germany, Bavaria, Wonsees: a natural gateway through the cliff, part of the Sanspareil park of bizarre rock formations, about 20 km from Bayreuth. Another brainchild of Markgravin Wilhelmina at the end of the 18th century. Keywords: picturesque, park, architecture, historic, heritage, culture, fantastic, tuff-stone, unusual, grotto, Franconia
PMR-D4086 Germany, Bavaria, Wonsees: an unusual cleft in the cliff, part of the Sanspareil park of bizarre rock formations, about 20 km from Bayreuth. Another brainchild of Markgravin Wilhelmina at the end of the 18th century. Keywords: picturesque, park, architecture, historic, heritage, culture, fantastic, tuff-stone, unusual, grotto, Franconia
PMR-D4085 Germany, Bavaria, Wonsees: a "ruined" open air theatre, viewed from the "Calypso Grotto", part of the Sanspareil park of bizarre rock formations, about 20 km from Bayreuth. Another brainchild of Markgravin Wilhelmina at the end of the 18th century. Keywords: picturesque, park, architecture, historic, heritage, culture, fantastic, tuff-stone, unusual, grotto, Franconia
PMR-D4084 Germany, Bavaria, Wonsees: a "ruined" open air theatre, part of the Sanspareil park of bizarre rock formations, about 20 km from Bayreuth. Another brainchild of Markgravin Wilhelmina at the end of the 18th century. Keywords: picturesque, park, architecture, historic, heritage, culture, fantastic, tuff-stone, unusual, grotto, Franconia
PMR-D0883 Myanmar, Mandalay: Atumashi Kyaung (Monastery), built in 1857 under King Mindon Min, was burnt down in 1890. It was rebuilt in1996 using forced labour. Unusually, the roof is formed of rectangular terraces. Bougainvillea in the foreground. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, architecture, colourful, religious, Burma
PMR-D0882 Myanmar, Mandalay: Atumashi Kyaung (Monastery), built in 1857 under King Mindon Min, was burnt down in 1890. It was rebuilt in1996 using forced labour. Unusually, the roof is formed of rectangular terraces. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, architecture, colourful, religious, Burma
PMR-D0787 Thailand, Bangkok: unusual prangs on the roof of Wat Rajanadda, from the Golden Mount. Keywords: Buddhist, religious, colourful, architecture, metropolis, capital city, Siam, picturesque, temples
PMR-D0784 Thailand, Bangkok: Wat Rajanadda (mid 19th century) in unusual (Burmese?) style. Keywords: Buddhist, religious, colourful, architecture, metropolis, capital city, Siam, picturesque, temples
PMR-D0763 Cyprus, Paphos: Asprokremnos Reservoir, with unusually high water level. Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, Aphrodite's birthplace, picturesque, historic, landscape
PMR349-06 India, Agra: Fatehpur Sikri was to become the new capital of the Moghul Empire as ordained by Emperor Akbar. It was completed in 1570 but suddenly abandoned in 1586. Ankh Micholi Pavilion, whose roof is supported by unusual struts carved to resemble monsters. Panch Mahal in the background. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, UNESCO
PMR267-09 U.S.A., Florida, Key West: wall built with glass bottles, on the corner of Margaret Street and Angela Street. Keywords: unusual, colourful, economical, curiosity
PMR266-10 U.S.A., Florida, Key West: wall built with glass bottles, on the corner of Margaret Street and Angela Street. Keywords: unusual, colourful, economical, curiosity
PMR266-09 U.S.A., Florida, Key West: wall built with glass bottles, on the corner of Margaret Street and Angela Street. Keywords: unusual, colourful, economical, curiosity
PMR266-08 U.S.A., Florida, Key West: Lazy Jake's Hammock Shop. Keywords: unusual, curiosity
PMR-D3398 Germany, Saxony-Anhalt, Magdeburg: innovative modern apartment block near the Church of Our Lady, with modern bronze figures in the foreground. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, mediaeval, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, block of flats, unusual, striking
PMR-D1431 People's Republic of China, Tibet: unusual patterns of erosion on a rock face near Passum. Keywords: architecture, mountains, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage, geology, geological
PMR197-01 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Wessling: an unusual "onion dome", clad in wooden shingles, on the parish church. Keywords: architecture, historic, clocktower, heritage
PMR160-03 U.S.A., California: Death Valley National Park, at 86 metres below sea level, the second lowest place in the western hemisphere. The "Artist's Palette", a particularly unusual mosaic of red, yellow, orange, green, violet, brown and black hues. Keywords: desert, dry, salt flats, colourful, mineral deposits, drought, landscape, parched, mountains, rock formations, spectacular
PMR148-05 Romania, Transylvania, Sighisoara (Schassburg): a living museum-town of the middle ages: an unusual old house with wooden granary (?) over the second storey. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, historical, heritage, mediaeval, UNESCO, Saxons, Schäßburg, cobblestones, Siebenburgen
PMR-D2299 Laos, Luang Prabang: the Haw Tai Pha Sai-nyaat (Red Chapel) houses an unusual reclining Buddha which is said to date from 1569. It stands in the grounds of Wat Xieng Thong. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, relaxed city, ex-Kingdom, culture, former capital, French colonial, Mekong
PMR-D1751 England, Devon, Exmouth: A La Ronde, a dwelling of unusual circular design (National Trust): reflected view of the eight doorways leading from the central hall. Keywords: architecture, holiday resort, seaside town, picturesque, culture, historic
PMR464-08 Romania, Moldavia, Agapia: newly completed house of striking design, with extensive filigree-work. Keywords: architecture, unusual, modern, artistic, dwelling
PMR492-02 Island of Santorini, Perissa: "Agora", an unusual gift shop, overlooked by Mount Profitis Ilias Monastery. Keywords: pedestrian zone, hilltop site, colourful, picturesque, cobbled street, photogenic
PMR452-07 Lithuania, Klaipéda: a timber-frame house, unusual in the Baltic countries, but in Memel/Klaipéda a few recall the previous German community. Keywords: picturesque, dwelling, half-timbered, architecture, tradition, heritage, Memel
PMR539-06 Slovakia, Zilina: unusual fountain in the Namestie A. Hlinku, at the northern end of the town, with wooded hills beyond. Keywords: architecture, modern art, artistic, pedestrian area, Sillein, picturesque
PMR133K-16 Cambodia, Siem Reap: Preah Prohm Monastery, the oldest monastery in Siem Reap, was founded about 500 years ago, in the reign of King Ang Chan. Preah Ang Chang-han Hoy, a monk revered to this day, lived here, and according to legend, when his small boat was attacked by sharks it broke into two pieces, the prow containing the monk miraculously returning to the monastery. The reclining, gilded Buddha figure in the monastery incorporates wood from this boat. This picture: an unusual pool and golden chedi in the gardens of the monastery. Keywords: historic, shrine, Khmer, architecture, religion, Buddhist, Hindu, temples, picturesque, national heritage
PMR130K-16 United Arab Emirates, Dubai: high-rise buildings in Za'Abeel, near Burj Dubai, with an unusual pedestrian bridge. Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers
PMR117K-04 Jordan, Dana Nature Reserve: typical scenery on the Rummana Campground Trail, with unusual rock formations. Keywords: geology, botany, nature reservation, natural history, rock formations, picturesque, wild flowers, wild animals
PMR116K-36 Jordan, Dana Nature Reserve: some of the unusual rock formations overlooking Wadi Dana. Keywords: geology, wild animals, wild flowers, picturesque, rock formations, natural history, nature reservation, botany, mountains, rocky
PMR114K-30 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: an unusual cloud formation (front?) with the Alps in the background. Keywords: meterology, phenomenen, meteorological, weather, clouds
PMR101K-11 Argentina, Jujuy: Quebrada (valley) de Purmamarca, known as "Las Coloradas": the rocks manifest many vivid and unusual mineral colours. Cactus in the foreground. Keywords: picturesque, geological formations, coloured rocks
PMR101K-10 Argentina, Jujuy: Quebrada (valley) de Purmamarca, known as "Las Coloradas": the rocks manifest many vivid and unusual mineral colours. Keywords: picturesque, geological formations, coloured rocks
PMR101K-02 Argentina, Jujuy: Quebrada (valley) de Purmamarca, known as "Las Coloradas": the rocks manifest many vivid and unusual mineral colours. Keywords: picturesque, geological formations
PMR101K-01 Argentina, Jujuy: Quebrada (valley) de Purmamarca, known as "Las Coloradas": the rocks manifest many vivid and unusual mineral colours. Keywords: picturesque, geological formations
PMR100K-36 Argentina, Jujuy: Quebrada (valley) de Purmamarca, known as "Las Coloradas": the rocks manifest many vivid and unusual mineral colours. Keywords: picturesque, geological formations
PMR100K-35 Argentina, Jujuy: Quebrada (valley) de Purmamarca, known as "Las Coloradas": the rocks manifest many vivid and unusual mineral colours. Keywords: picturesque, geological formations
PMR100K-34 Argentina, Jujuy: Quebrada (valley) de Purmamarca, known as "Las Coloradas": the rocks manifest many vivid and unusual mineral colours. Keywords: picturesque, geological formations
PMR100K-33 Argentina, Jujuy: Quebrada (valley) de Purmamarca, known as "Las Coloradas": the rocks manifest many vivid and unusual mineral colours. Keywords: picturesque, geological formations
PMR089K-22 Albania, Tirana: novel hotel, in the form of an aircraft fuselage, in the vicinity of the airport. Keywords: Shqiperia, capital city, architecture, curiosities, motels, modern architecture, unusual accommodation
PMR045K-20 Panama City: Parque Natural Metropolitano, a surviving pocket of primary rainforest, until recently part of the US canal administration territory: unusual palmate leaves against the sky.
PMR019K-15 Czech Republic: Cesky Krumlov, a mediaeval town built in a loop of the River Vltava (Moldau): unusual round Gothic tower of the castle. Keywords: Czechoslovakia, architecture
PMR005K-11 Austria, Styria: Unusual Baroque and Gothic towers of the pilgrimage church of Austria's most frequented pilgrim's city, Mariazell. Originally founded as a Benedictine priory in 1157. Keywords: architecture
PMR005K-10 Austria, Styria: Unusual Baroque-Gothic facade of the pilgrimage church of Austria's most frequented pilgrim's city, Mariazell. Originally founded as a Benedictine priory in 1157. Keywords: architecture
PMR005K-09 Austria, Styria: Unusual Baroque-Gothic facade of the pilgrimage church of Austria's most frequented pilgrim's city, Mariazell. Originally founded as a Benedictine priory in 1157. Keywords: architecture
PMR038K-15 Namibia: Unusual hill of broken, eroded and weathered sandstone not far from Uis.
PMR066K-33 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Berchtesgaden: In winter 2005/6 the Königssee at Berchtesgaden froze over, a very unusual circumstance, and people were able to walk the length of the lake to the well known chapel of St. Bartholomä. Here, visitors returning to the town over the frozen lake. They came on bicycles, skis, sledges and foot. Keywords: winter, ice, frozen lake, snow, Alps, mountains
PMR066K-29 Germany. Upper Bavaria, Berchtesgaden: In winter 2005/6 the Königssee at Berchtesgaden froze over, a very unusual circumstance, and people were able to walk the length of the lake to the well known chapel of St. Bartholomä. Here, the snow-covered chapel with the mountains behind. Keywords: winter, ice, frozen lake, snow, Alps, mountains
PMR066K-28 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Berchtesgaden: In winter 2005/6 the Königssee at Berchtesgaden froze over, a very unusual circumstance, and people were able to walk the length of the lake to the well known chapel of St. Bartholomä. Here, an impression of the heavy snowfall, covering the chapel and adjacent buildings. Keywords: winter, ice, frozen lake, snow, Alps, mountains
PMR066K-27 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Berchtesgaden: In winter 2005/6 the Königssee at Berchtesgaden froze over, a very unusual circumstance, and people were able to walk the length of the lake to the well known chapel of St. Bartholomä. Here, a youngster has climbed onto a snow-covered roof, to slide down it. Keywords: winter, ice, frozen lake, snow, Alps, mountains
PMR066K-26 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Berchtesgaden: In winter 2005/6 the Königssee at Berchtesgaden froze over, a very unusual circumstance, and people were able to walk the length of the lake to the well known chapel of St. Bartholomä. Here, a view of the frozen-over Königssee from St. Bartholomä. Keywords: winter, mountains, Alps, snow, frozen lake, ice
PMR066K-25 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Berchtesgaden: In winter 2005/6 the Königssee at Berchtesgaden froze over, a very unusual circumstance, and people were able to walk the length of the lake to the well known chapel of St. Bartholomä. Here, Red Deer have come to a feeding point at the edge of the forest, behind the chapel. Keywords: winter, ice, frozen lake, snow, Alps, mountains, wild animals, stags, antlers
PMR066K-24 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Berchtesgaden: In winter 2005/6 the Königssee at Berchtesgaden froze over, a very unusual circumstance, and people were able to walk the length of the lake to the well known chapel of St. Bartholomä. Here, Red Deer have come to a feeding point at the edge of the forest, behind the chapel. Keywords: winter, ice, frozen lake, snow, Alps, mountains, wild animals, stags, antlers
PMR066K-23 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Berchtesgaden: In winter 2005/6 the Königssee at Berchtesgaden froze over, a very unusual circumstance, and people were able to walk the length of the lake to the well known chapel of St. Bartholomä. Keywords: winter, ice, frozen lake, snow, Alps, mountains
PMR066K-22 rman<, Upper Bavaria: Berchtesgaden: In winter 2005/6 the Königssee at Berchtesgaden froze over, a very unusual circumstance, and people were able to walk the length of the lake to the well known chapel of St. Bartholomä. Here, a view of the Königssee, with St. Bartholomä on the left. Keywords: winter, ice, frozen lake, snow, Alps, mountains
PMR066K-21 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Berchtesgaden: In winter 2005/6 the Königssee at Berchtesgaden froze over, a very unusual circumstance, and people were able to walk the length of the lake to the well known chapel of St. Bartholomä. Here, a view of snow-covered St. Bartholomä. Keywords: winter, ice, frozen lake, snow, Alps, mountains
PMR066K-05 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Garmisch-Partenkirchen: View from the Zugspitze, at 2964 metres, Germany's highest mountain, with the golden summit cross, unusually without snow.
PMR059K-14 Hungary, Hortobagy: The old nine-arched bridge with reflections in an unusually high water level, in Hortobagy National Park.
PMR370-08 Singapore: National Museum, built in 1887, with an unusual group of characters sitting on the bench. Keywords: historic, far east, financial-centre, shopping-mecca, picturesque, orient, tropics, island
PMR562-5 Australia. Northern Territory, Kakadu National Park: "Termite Towers", an unusual termite residence. Keywords: outback, tropical, biotope, ecology, savannah, vegetation, geology, widlife, natural, nature, bush, wilderness
PMR541-2 Kutná Hora prospered in the 14th and 15th centuries due to its silver mines and the authorisation to mint silver coin. Here: view of St. Barbara's Church (left), founded in 1388, and financed by the mining community, showing the unusual "tent" roofs, and the Jesuit College. Keywords: historic town, religious buildings, architecture, heritage, picturesque town
PMR541-1 Kutná Hora prospered in the 14th and 15th centuries due to its silver mines and the authorisation to mint silver coin. Here: view of the facade of St. Barbara's Church, founded in 1388, and financed by the mining community, showing the unusual flying buttresses. Keywords: historic town, religious buildings, architecture, heritage, picturesque town
PMR667-10 Germany, Saxony, Bautzen: the 1000-year-old city is the "capital" of the Slavic Oberlausitz Sorb people. Part of the old city wall and the Hofrichterhaus, with its unusual chimney in late Renaissance style. Keywords: East Germany, mediaeval, Oberlausitz, Sorbs, picturesque, architecture, historic, national heritage, metropolis
PMR619-07 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Berchtesgaden: In winter 2005/6 the Königssee at Berchtesgaden froze over, a very unusual circumstance, and people were able to walk the length of the lake to the well known chapel of St. Bartholomä. View from the chapel looking north, with numerous sightseers walking back to the jetty. Keywords: winter, mountains, Alps, snow, frozen lake, ice
PMR619-06 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Berchtesgaden: In winter 2005/6 the Königssee at Berchtesgaden froze over, a very unusual circumstance, and people were able to walk the length of the lake to the well known chapel of St. Bartholomä. View of the chapel from the middle of the ice, with the mighty flank of the Watzmann mountain behind. Keywords: winter, ice, frozen lake, snow, Alps, mountains
PMR619-05 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Berchtesgaden: In winter 2005/6 the Königssee at Berchtesgaden froze over, a very unusual circumstance, and people were able to walk the length of the lake to the well known chapel of St. Bartholomä. View of the chapel with its onion domes after a fresh fall of snow, from the frozen lake. Keywords: winter, ice, frozen lake, snow, Alps, mountains
PMR613-08 Bulgaria: Plovdiv received international acclaim for its painstaking restoration of the old Turkish-style houses in the old quarter. Freshly painted facade with unusual overhanging bay window from Ottoman times. Keywords: Turkish-style architecture, shady street
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
PMR609-08 Hungary, Hortobagy: The old, nine-arched bridge at Hortobagy reflected in the river at an unusually high level. Keywords: stone bridge, historic bridge, stone arches, stone piers
PMR591-04 Mexico, Palenque: formerly a large Maya town, which flourished between 600 and 800 AD, only a small part of which has been excavated. The palace with its unusual tower, which may have been used for astronomical observations, or as a lookout. Keywords: Maya

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