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PMR144-06 Bulgaria: the Monastery of St. Ivan of Rila, the finest in Bulgaria, stands isolated in the Rila Mountains. Founded in 10th century, it has been repeatedly destroyed, and present buildings date from 1834-60. Domes of the monastery church, with mountains as a backdrop. The frescoes in the porch are clearly visible. Keywords: architecture, heritage, culture, historic, UNESCO, Christian, Orthodox, monks, revered
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
PMR-D13374 Greece, Island of Symi: shops on the quayside with small boat moorings. Some of the classical facades visible on the hillside behind. Keywords: culture, Dodecanese, Greek Islands, harbour, Hellas, island hopping, moorings, picturesque, pleasure boats, traditional, yachts
PMR129-08 France, Cote d'Azur, Marseilles: memorial to the Far Eastern Troops on the President J.F. Kennedy Corniche, with the offshore islands visible behind. Keywords: Mediterranean, monument, war memorial, arch
PMR129-07 France, Cote d'Azur, Marseilles: the old La Major Cathedral, with the domes of its successor visible in the background. Keywords: Mediterranean, church, mediaeval, architecture
PMR124-04 Germany, Baden Wurttemberg, Unteruhldingen: Pfahlbau Museum displays reconstructed Neolithic and Bronze Age houses built on piles over the Lake Constance. It was burnt down in 1976 but has been completely rebuilt. A bridge on piles leading to the group of later-period houses. The clay oven visible next to nearest house. Keywords: picturesque, Swabia, Bodensee, heritage, architecture, prehistoric, thatched, wooden house, causeway, walkway, pier, handrail
PMR122-09 Upper Austria, Kremsmunster: founded in the 8th century by Tassilo III, Duke of Bavaria, the Benedictine Abbey has been a centre of culture for centuries. The moat and arcaded cloister, with the grammar school visible at the far end. Keywords: picturesque, architecture, reflections, heritage, Kremsmünster, learning
PMR122-08 Upper Austria, Kremsmunster: founded in the 8th century by Tassilo III, Duke of Bavaria, the Benedictine Abbey has been a centre of culture for centuries. The south wing of the monastery, with part of the village below, from the top of the Mathematical Tower; the Alps visible in the distance. Keywords: countryside, architecture, Baroque, heritage, Kremsmünster, landscape, historic
PMR119-08 Germany, Bavaria, Rothenburg ob der Tauber: Rodergasse with its row of gables, from the Roder Tower. Visible in the background are the Town Hall Tower, St. Jacobus' Church and the White Tower. Keywords: architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, Franconia, timber-frame, wattle and daub, bird's eye view
PMR114-01 Italy, Emilia-Romagna, Rimini: Piazza Tre Martiri, formerly the Roman Forum, showing Palazzo Brioli with its 16th century clocktower, boasting a sun-moon calendar. The shrine of Sant' Antonio is visible in the background. Keywords: architecture, historic, heritage, picturesque, antiquity, palace
PMR113-09 Republic of San Marino: founded on 3rd September 301 AD, San Marino claims to be the oldest sovereign state still extant. View over the walls of the Guaita Fortress with the battlemented Town Hall visible to the right, below. The fortress stands on Mount Titano (756 metres). Keywords: enclave, micro-state, UNESCO, picturesque, historic, architecture, mediaeval
PMR104-11 Egypt, Aswan: ruins of the 7th century Monastery of St. Simeon, built by Coptic Christians in the desert, but abandoned after the arrival of Islam in Egyypt. The remains of a coloured fresco over the apse are still visible. Keywords: archeology, antiquity, historical, hieroglyphics, architecture, culture
PMR092-03 Austria, Vienna: the main shopping street, Kärntnerstrasse, a pedestrian precinct, with St. Stephens Cathedral visible at the end. Keywords: capital, city, architecture, historic, metropolis, culture, shoppers
PMR082-11 Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: Henkersteg ("Hangman's Bridge") with Max Bridge visible on the far side, and reflections of arch in the River Pegnitz. Keywords: Nürnberg, historic town, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage
PMR081-11 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: fishing in the River Isar from Prater Island, with the Maximilianeum just visible over the trees Keywords: München, architecture, towers, picturesque, weir, autumn colours, tree-lined
PMR074-04 Yugoslavia, Croatia, Krk: the strait between the island of Krk and the mainland, with construction work on the new linking bridge visible in the distance. Keywords: moorings, watercraft, boats, Adriatic
PMR070-09 Italy, Venice: view of the Isola San Giorgio, the Piazzetta San Marco, part of the Doge's Palace and the two granite columns bearing the lion of St Mark and the statue of St. Theodore, from the top of the campanile. Venice Lido is visible in the distance. Keywords: Venezia, architecture, historic, heritage, palace, UNESCO
PMR-D11890 Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Stralsund (Hansa Town): Böttcherstrasse, with St. Jacob's church visible at the far end. Keywords: architecture, cobbles, colourful, culture, Hanseatic League, heritage, mediaeval, picturesque, UNESCO World Heritage
PMR-D11452 Greece, Island of Corfu, summit of Mount Pantokrator (914 metres): view across Ipsos Bay to Kerkyra town, with moored cruise ship and Mouse Island visible in the distance. Keywords: archipelago, coastline, countryside, Ionian Islands, panorama
PMR-D11447 Greece, Island of Corfu, summit of Mount Pantokrator (914 metres): the domain of the Orthodox monastery of Ypsilou Pantokratora. The legs of the giant 86-metre-high antenna are visible in the courtyard. Keywords: church, highest, Ionian Islands, isolated, transmission mast, well
PMR-D11152 Turkey, Lycia, Dalyan: remains of a byzantine stone basilica in the ruins of the ancient town of Kaunos, in the Dalyan delta. The upper acropolis is visible on the hill in the background. Keywords: antique, archeology, architecture, church, culture, heritage, historic, Lycia
PMR-D9985 Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel, Furnas: Terra Nostra Garden, originally laid out in 1770 by Thomas Hickling, an orange farmer. In 1848 the garden was acquired and enhanced by the Visconde da Praia and is now owned and managed by the Garden Hotel company. The volcanic water lake with stepping stones to the island. Furnas's church is visible in the background. Keywords: heritage, picturesque, park, botanical, landscaped, mild climate, flora, exotic trees, arboretum
PMR-D8951 Argentina, Los Glaciares National Park: the Perito Moreno Glacier which covers an area of 250 sq.km. and is 30 km. long. The thickness of the ice is about 170 metres, of which approximately 74 metres is visible above the waters of Lago Argentino. Unlike most glaciers, Perito Moreno is not losing mass. When this gap is dammed by the advance of the glacier, the water level on the left can be raised up to 30 metres before a burst-through occurs (once in 1/2 years). Keywords: South America, Patagonia, Andes, Latin America, lake, mountains, bizarre shapes, strange forms, colourful
PMR-D8949 Argentina, Los Glaciares National Park: the Perito Moreno Glacier which covers an area of 250 sq.km. and is 30 km. long. The thickness of the ice is about 170 metres, of which approximately 74 metres is visible above the waters of Lago Argentino. Unlike most glaciers, Perito Moreno is not losing mass. When this gap is dammed by the advance of the glacier, the water level on the left can be raised up to 30 metres before a burst-through occurs (once in 1/2 years). Keywords: South America, colourful, strange forms, bizarre shapes, mountains, lake, Latin America, Andes, Patagonia
PMR-D8948 Argentina, Los Glaciares National Park: the Perito Moreno Glacier which covers an area of 250 sq.km. and is 30 km. long. The thickness of the ice is about 170 metres, of which approximately 74 metres is visible above the waters of Lago Argentino. Unlike most glaciers, Perito Moreno is not losing mass. One of a number of viewing stations on the boardwalk opposite the glacier. Keywords: South America, colourful, strange forms, bizarre shapes, mountains, lake, Latin America, Andes, Patagonia
PMR-D8945 Argentina, Los Glaciares National Park: the Perito Moreno Glacier which covers an area of 250 sq.km. and is 30 km. long. The thickness of the ice is about 170 metres, of which approximately 74 metres is visible above the waters of Lago Argentino. Unlike most glaciers, Perito Moreno is not losing mass. Keywords: South America, colourful, strange forms, bizarre shapes, mountains, lake, Latin America, Andes, Patagonia
PMR-D8944 Argentina, Los Glaciares National Park: the Perito Moreno Glacier which covers an area of 250 sq.km. and is 30 km. long. The thickness of the ice is about 170 metres, of which approximately 74 metres is visible above the waters of Lago Argentino. Unlike most glaciers, Perito Moreno is not losing mass. When this gap is dammed by the advance of the glacier, the water level on the left can be raised up to 30 metres before a burst-through occurs (once in 1/2 years). Keywords: South America, colourful, strange forms, bizarre shapes, mountains, lake, Latin America, Andes, Patagonia
PMR-D8943 Argentina, Los Glaciares National Park: the Perito Moreno Glacier which covers an area of 250 sq.km. and is 30 km. long. The thickness of the ice is about 170 metres, of which approximately 74 metres is visible above the waters of Lago Argentino. Unlike most glaciers, Perito Moreno is not losing mass. Keywords: South America, colourful, strange forms, bizarre shapes, mountains, lake, Latin America, Andes, Patagonia
PMR-D8941 Argentina, Los Glaciares National Park: the Perito Moreno Glacier which covers an area of 250 sq.km. and is 30 km. long. The thickness of the ice is about 170 metres, of which approximately 74 metres is visible above the waters of Lago Argentino. Unlike most glaciers, Perito Moreno is not losing mass. Closer view of the crevasses in the leading edge. Keywords: South America, colourful, strange forms, bizarre shapes, mountains, lake, Latin America, Andes, Patagonia
PMR-D8940 Argentina, Los Glaciares National Park: the Perito Moreno Glacier which covers an area of 250 sq.km. and is 30 km. long. The thickness of the ice is about 170 metres, of which approximately 74 metres is visible above the waters of Lago Argentino. Unlike most glaciers, Perito Moreno is not losing mass. Closer view of the crevasses in the leading edge. Keywords: South America, Patagonia, Andes, Latin America, lake, mountains, bizarre shapes, strange forms, colourful
PMR-D8939 Argentina, Los Glaciares National Park: the Perito Moreno Glacier which covers an area of 250 sq.km. and is 30 km. long. The thickness of the ice is about 170 metres, of which approximately 74 metres is visible above the waters of Lago Argentino. Unlike most glaciers, Perito Moreno is not losing mass. Closer view of the crevasses in the leading edge. Keywords: South America, Patagonia, Andes, Latin America, lake, mountains, bizarre shapes, strange forms, colourful
PMR-D8938 Argentina, Los Glaciares National Park: the Perito Moreno Glacier which covers an area of 250 sq.km. and is 30 km. long. The thickness of the ice is about 170 metres, of which approximately 74 metres is visible above the waters of Lago Argentino. Unlike most glaciers, Perito Moreno is not losing mass. Keywords: South America, Patagonia, Andes, Latin America, lake, mountains, bizarre shapes, strange forms, colourful
PMR-D8937 Argentina, Los Glaciares National Park: the Perito Moreno Glacier which covers an area of 250 sq.km. and is 30 km. long. The thickness of the ice is about 170 metres, of which approximately 74 metres is visible above the waters of Lago Argentino. Unlike most glaciers, Perito Moreno is not losing mass. Keywords: South America, Patagonia, Andes, Latin America, lake, mountains, bizarre shapes, strange forms, colourful
PMR-D8936 Argentina, Los Glaciares National Park: the Perito Moreno Glacier which covers an area of 250 sq.km. and is 30 km. long. The thickness of the ice is about 170 metres, of which approximately 74 metres is visible above the waters of Lago Argentino. Unlike most glaciers, Perito Moreno is not losing mass. Closer view of the crevasses in the leading edge. Keywords: South America, Patagonia, Andes, Latin America, lake, mountains, bizarre shapes, strange forms, colourful
PMR-D8935 Argentina, Los Glaciares National Park: the Perito Moreno Glacier which covers an area of 250 sq.km. and is 30 km. long. The thickness of the ice is about 170 metres, of which approximately 74 metres is visible above the waters of Lago Argentino. Unlike most glaciers, Perito Moreno is not losing mass. With Lago Argentino and the Andes in the background. Keywords: South America, Patagonia, Andes, Latin America, lake, mountains, bizarre shapes, strange forms, colourful
PMR-D8934 Argentina, Los Glaciares National Park: the Perito Moreno Glacier which covers an area of 250 sq.km. and is 30 km. long. The thickness of the ice is about 170 metres, of which approximately 74 metres is visible above the waters of Lago Argentino. Unlike most glaciers, Perito Moreno is not losing mass. Closer view of the crevasses in the leading edge. Keywords: South America, Patagonia, Andes, Latin America, lake, mountains, bizarre shapes, strange forms, colourful
PMR-D8933 Argentina, Los Glaciares National Park: the Perito Moreno Glacier which covers an area of 250 sq.km. and is 30 km. long. The thickness of the ice is about 170 metres, of which approximately 74 metres is visible above the waters of Lago Argentino. Unlike most glaciers, Perito Moreno is not losing mass. Keywords: South America, colourful, strange forms, bizarre shapes, mountains, lake, Latin America, Andes, Patagonia
PMR-D8932 Argentina, Los Glaciares National Park: the Perito Moreno Glacier which covers an area of 250 sq.km. and is 30 km. long. The thickness of the ice is about 170 metres, of which approximately 74 metres is visible above the waters of Lago Argentino. Unlike most glaciers, Perito Moreno is not losing mass. Keywords: South America, colourful, strange forms, bizarre shapes, mountains, lake, Latin America, Andes, Patagonia
PMR-D8931 Argentina, Los Glaciares National Park: the Perito Moreno Glacier which covers an area of 250 sq.km. and is 30 km. long. The thickness of the ice is about 170 metres, of which approximately 74 metres is visible above the waters of Lago Argentino. Unlike most glaciers, Perito Moreno is not losing mass. Closer view of the crevasses in the leading edge. Keywords: South America, Patagonia, Andes, Latin America, lake, mountains, bizarre shapes, strange forms, colourful
PMR-D8930 Argentina, Los Glaciares National Park: the Perito Moreno Glacier which covers an area of 250 sq.km. and is 30 km. long. The thickness of the ice is about 170 metres, of which approximately 74 metres is visible above the waters of Lago Argentino. Unlike most glaciers, Perito Moreno is not losing mass. Closer view of the crevasses in the leading edge. Keywords: South America, colourful, strange forms, bizarre shapes, mountains, lake, Latin America, Andes, Patagonia
PMR-D8929 Argentina, Los Glaciares National Park: the Perito Moreno Glacier which covers an area of 250 sq.km. and is 30 km. long. The thickness of the ice is about 170 metres, of which approximately 74 metres is visible above the waters of Lago Argentino. Unlike most glaciers, Perito Moreno is not losing mass. Closer view of the crevasses in the leading edge. Keywords: South America, Patagonia, Andes, Latin America, lake, mountains, bizarre shapes, strange forms, colourful
PMR-D8928 Argentina, Los Glaciares National Park: the Perito Moreno Glacier which covers an area of 250 sq.km. and is 30 km. long. The thickness of the ice is about 170 metres, of which approximately 74 metres is visible above the waters of Lago Argentino. Unlike most glaciers, Perito Moreno is not losing mass. Closer view of the crevasses in the leading edge. Keywords: South America, Patagonia, Andes, Latin America, lake, mountains, bizarre shapes, strange forms, colourful
PMR-D8927 Argentina, Los Glaciares National Park: approaching the Perito Moreno Glacier which covers an area of 250 sq.km. and is 30 km. long. The thickness of the ice is about 170 metres, of which approximately 74 metres is visible above the waters of Lago Argentino. Its source is covered by a bank of cloud. Keywords: South America, Patagonia, Andes, Latin America, lake, mountains
PMR-D8926 Argentina, Los Glaciares National Park: Rufous-collared Sparrow/Chincol (Zonotrichia capensis), with its collar clearly visible. Keywords: South America, flora and fauna, passerines, ornithology, birds, Latin America, Andes, Patagonia
PMR-D8925 Argentina, Los Glaciares National Park: Rufous-collared Sparrow/Chincol (Zonotrichia capensis), with its collar clearly visible. Keywords: South America, flora and fauna, passerines, ornithology, birds, Latin America, Andes, Patagonia
PMR-D8924 Argentina, Los Glaciares National Park: an arm of Lago Argentino, surrounded by mountains of the Andes, with some small icebergs just visible. Keywords: South America, bizarre shapes, strange forms, Patagonia, Andes, Latin America, colourful, lake
PMR-D8923 Argentina, Los Glaciares National Park: approaching the Perito Moreno Glacier which covers an area of 250 sq.km. and is 30 km. long. The thickness of the ice is about 170 metres, of which approximately 74 metres is visible above the waters of Lago Argentino. Keywords: South America, mountains, lake, Latin America, Andes, Patagonia
PMR-D8922 Argentina, Los Glaciares National Park: approaching the Perito Moreno Glacier which covers an area of 250 sq.km. and is 30 km. long. The thickness of the ice is about 170 metres, of which approximately 74 metres is visible above the waters of Lago Argentino. Keywords: South America, Patagonia, Andes, Latin America, lake, mountains
PMR-D7594 Morocco, Essaouira: street traders offer a wide range of fruit. In the background tha harbour bastion is visible.. Keywords: Africa, colourful, street scene, Maghreb, Islam, Muslim
PMR-D6729 Northern Ireland, County Antrim, Causeway Coast: Portnaboe (Bay of the Cow) approaching Windy Gap, with the cliff path clearly visible. Keywords: picturesque, nature, cliffs, geology, National Trust, UNESCO, scenic, surf
PMR-D6703 Northern Ireland, County Antrim, Causeway Coast: Torr Head, with the Mull of Kintyre, Scotland, visible, 15 miles away. Keywords: picturesque, landscape, seascape, nature, rocky, prominence
PMR-D6379 Germany, Bavaria, Mittelfranken, Feuchtwangen: the romanesque portal of the Stiftskirche (Collegiate Church) showing the Norman-style zig-zag decoration. !5th century frescoes are visible in the porch. Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture
PMR-D6324 Germany, Bavaria, Mittelfranken, Dinkelsbühl: view from the tower of St. George's Minster with St. Paul's protestant church, built 1840-3, in the centre. A number of defence towers on the town wall are visible. Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, panorama
PMR-D5617 Greece, Island of Milos: rising abruptly from the sea, this volcanic rock formation at Glaronissia on the north coast is visible from afar. Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, heritage, Cyclades, geology, vulcanism
PMR-D5276 Uzbekistan, Samarkand, Registan: facade and broad iwan of Tilya-Kori ("gilded") madrasa, built 1646-60. The two-storied alcoves continue through the iwan. The dome is visible on the left. Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, UNESCO
PMR-D2809 Greece, Island of Rhodes: Turkish houses in the Odos Ierokleous, with the clock tower visible at the end. Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, picturesque, historic, mediaeval, architecture, Byzantine, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, Knights Hospitaller
PMR-D1177 People's Republic of China, Xining: view of Kumbum Monastery, with the roof of the Golden Tiled Temple visible. Keywords: architecture, Buddhist, metropolis, municipality, Asian, Han, Middle Kingdom, colourful
PMR-D0862 Myanmar, Mandalay: view from the top of Mandalay Hill, 240 metres high, ascended by 800+ steps. The two white Chinthes guarding the entrance are clearly visible. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, architecture, colourful, religious, Burma, panorama
PMR-D0860 Myanmar, Mandalay: view from the top of Mandalay Hill, 240 metres high, ascended by 800+ steps. The two white Chinthes guarding the entrance are clearly visible. Keywords: Buddhist, panorama, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples
PMR-D0588 Laos, Vientiane: statue of King Setthathitath, founder of Pha That Luang in 1566 (visible behind). It is the largest and most important stupa in Laos. Keywords: capital city, architecture, picturesque, colourful. Lao people, temples, Buddhist, ex-kingdom
PMR332-05 Denmark, Helsingor (Elsinore): view of the grounds and fortifications of Kronborg Fortress, where Hamlet might have walked, with cannons in the foreground. The yacht harbour is visible in the distance. Keywords: picturesque, historic, heritage, defence
PMR327-06 Finland, Helsinki: breakfast in the open air, outside the old market hall, with the cathedral visible in the background. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, culture, heritage, capital city, Helsingfors, restaurant, eating
PMR327-04 Finland, Porvoo (in Swedish: Borga): wooden houses bordering the River Borga, with the roof of the cathedral visible on the hill behind. The town, Finland's second oldest, was founded in 1364 by Magnus Eriksson. Keywords: culture, historic, heritage, dwellings, riverine, landscape
PMR321-01 USSR, Novgorod: monument erected to commemorate the Russian Millennium in 1862, designed by M. Mieschin. The domes of St. Sophia's Cathedral are visible in the background. Keywords: picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, artistic, art
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
PMR235-06 Romania, Moldavia, Jacobeni: the railway and Bistrita River with snow still visible on the mountains behind. Keywords: rural, landscape, countryside, picturesque, railway-track, railway-line, wooded valley
PMR283-11 Turkey, Pergamon: old Turkish bridge, with the Roman city wall visible on the hillside beyond. Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, picturesque, national heritage
PMR281-07 Turkey, Canakkale: customs launch. The old fortifications are visible on the far side of the Dardanelles. Keywords: strait, shipping, port, seascape
PMR279-10 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: flower displays in the Botanical Gardens, and Biology Faculty of the Ludwig-Maximilian University, with the cactus and orchid houses visible in the distance. Keywords: München, architecture, picturesque, colourful, flowerbeds, glasshouses
PMR274-11 U.S.A., Florida, Orlando, Walt Disney World: World Showcase in the EPCOT Center: flamingos by the pool which surrounds the Odyssey Restaurant, with the top of the Mayan pyramid visible above the trees. Keywords: colourful, picturesque, culture, geographical, educational, new-technology, human achievement, innovation, recreation
PMR262-01 Germany, Rhineland Palatinate, Trier: view of the town from the cliffs on the far side of the River Mosel, with the cablecar crossing the river. Easily visible are the cathedral, the basilica and the tower of St. Gangolf's. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, Rheinland-Pfalz, panorama
PMR260-12 Germany, Rhineland Palatinate, Trier: arch surmounted by a crucifix, which formerly marked the boundary of the episcopal quarter. Part of the cathedral is visible at the end of the street. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, Rheinland-Pfalz
PMR244-05 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Oberau: view of the village in the Loisach Valley from Mount Krottenkopf. Ettal Monastery is just visible in the left middle distance, and the Ettaler Mandl top centre. Keywords: alpine, outdoor life, trekking, hiking, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range, panorama
PMR238-01 Romania, Transylvania: washing laundry in the river which flows from the snow-capped Fagaras Mountains, part of the southern Carpathians, rising to 2500 metres and visible in the distance. Keywords: rustical, rural, landscape, countryside, picturesque
PMR237-12 Romania, Transylvania: a river flowing fom the Fagaras Mountains, part of the southern Carpathians, rising to 2500 metres and visible in the distance. Keywords: rustical, rural, landscape, countryside, picturesque
PMR221-05 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Berchtesgaden: view of the Untersberg and Berchtesgaden High Throne (1972 metres) with the Stöhrhaus just visible in the centre. Keywords: alpine, outdoor life, trekking, hiking, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range
PMR211-08 Israel, Akko: angler on the breakwater, with the high sea wall protecting the town, visible across the bay. Keywords: harbour, port, fishing boats, jetty, quayside, colourful, picturesque, fisherman
PMR206-01 Israel, Jerusalem: approaching the city, with the fortified walls and the Dome of the Rock already visible. Keywords: historic, antiquity, tradition, culture, capital city, religious centre, Christian, Jewish, Muslim, Orthodox, walled city, fortifications, defence, cosmopolitan, picturesque
PMR205-02 Israel, Dead Sea, Masada: a fortified rock plateau, on which Herod the Great built his palaces. Site of Roman siege in 37-31 BC when allegedly 900 Jews committed mass suicide. Northern Palace of Herod the Great: the circular middle terrace as seen from the upper terrace. A Roman siege camp site is visible in the background. Keywords: desert, fortifications, defence, isolated, tragedy, historic, UNESCO Site, steep, impregnable
PMR200-12 Israel, Eilat: view of Coral Beach from the lifeguard's tower, with Aqaba, Jordan, visible on the other side of the gulf. Keywords: beach, sand, sea, holidays, sun, sunbathing, surfboarding, water sports , scuba diving, Gulf of Aqaba
PMR-D3910 People's Republic of China, Guizhou Province, Anshun, Tianxing Qiao Scenic Zone: the "Potted Landscape" on the Sancha River is an eroded karst area through which a path of 365 stepping stones zig-zags, each stone marked with a day of the year. Here, the name plates are clearly visible. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, Kam, landscape, formations, rocks, stone, bizarre
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-D3302 Germany, Swiss Saxony (Sächsische Schweiz): visitors on the stone bridge leading to the Bastei fortifications amid spectacular sandstone rock outcrops and formations, with the Lilienstein outcrop visible in the distance. Keywords: picturesque, heritage, Swiss Saxony, sandstone, outcrops, rock formations, fantastic, geology, geological, faults , erosion, nature, landscape
PMR-D3113 The Philippines, Samar Island, Calbayog: the coast, with fishing boats and palm trees, south of Calbayog City. Neighbouring islands are visible on the horizon.. Keywords: Samar Island, colourful, sunshine, coast road, seascape
PMR197-10 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Garmisch-Partenkirchen: view south from Kreuz Eck (1652 metres), with the Austrian Alps in the distance. Keywords: alpine, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range, good visiblity, hiking, trekking
PMR197-09 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Garmisch-Partenkirchen: view north from Kreuz Eck (1652 metres) with the town in the foreground, Wank cablecar opposite, and the Loisach Valley leading to Munich in the distance. Keywords: alpine, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range, panorama, good visiblity
PMR197-06 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Vollenbach: horses and cattle near Vollenbach, in the Allgau, with the Alps visible in the background. Keywords: alpine, nature, countryside, picturesque, Alps, mountain range, Völlenbach, Allgäu
PMR192-07 Italy, Campania, Pompeii: the ancient Roman town , buried by ash and pumice during the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 AD. "House of Obelius Firmus" dating from the Samnite age. Visible are the four large columns of the atrium, the impluvium, and the smaller columns surrounding the peristyle to the rear. Keywords: heritage, ruins, archeology, architecture, historic, UNESCO, culture, classical, excavations, masonry, monument, inundation, Roman life, Roman house, Roman street
PMR191-12 Italy, Campania, Isle of Capri: brooms flowering in the Villa Iovis (Jupiter's Villa), the former palace of Tiberius, surmounting Mount Tiberius (275 metres). Visible for miles is the new statue of the Virgin and Child, unveiled by Pope John-Paul II after being lowered into place by a helicopter of the U.S. Forces. Keywords: heritage, Roman, ruins, archeology, architecture, sculpture, Christian, monument, religious
PMR190-11 Italy, Campania, Isle of Capri: pleasant shade under the trees of the Parco Augusto, with the Faraglioni Rocks visible from the terrace. Keywords: steep, picturesque, heritage, trees, gardens
PMR190-06 Italy, Campania: valerian and broom which cover the lower slopes of Vesuvius with colour in spring. Torre Annunziata and Pompeii are visible in the distance. Keywords: steep, rocky, volcano, ash, lava, magma, cinders, volcanic, eruption, sulphur
PMR175-12 U.S.A., New York State, Niagara Falls: "Maid of the Mist" close under the Horseshoe Falls and surrounded by rainbows. The American Falls are visible in the background. Keywords: heritage, picturesque, waterfalls, spume, white water, foam, cataract, cascade, force, deluge
PMR174-08 U.S.A., New York: Central Park, seen from the top of the RCA Building in the Rockefeller Center (850 feet high, 70 storeys). Visible are the Sheep Meadow, Central Park Lake and the Receiving Reservoir. The black and white building is "9 West 57th Street", with Barclays Bank on the ground floor. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city, panorama, bird's-eye view, skyscrapers, tower blocks, high-rise
PMR170-07 U.S.A., California, San Francisco: World War II submarine, open to visitors as a museum with a modern frigate behind; Alcatraz Island visible in San Francisco Bay. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city, warships
PMR168-10 U.S.A., California, San Francisco: Chinatown, home of 65,000 Chinese, sliced through by California Street. Oakland Bay Bridge is just visible between the tower blocks. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city, street scene
PMR167-06 U.S.A., Wyoming, Yellowstone National Park: warm springs at Grant Village on the shores of the Yellowstone Lake. In the foreground a translucent blue pool, with the mouth of the hot water fissure visible at the bottom. Keywords: spectacular, geology, ecology, fissure, nature, picturesque, scenic, photogenic, heritage, UNESCO, geothermal, volcanism, geyser, hot springs
PMR162-12 U.S.A., Arizona, Grand Canyon National Park: depth of the canyon is about one mile, and distance rim-to-rim up to 18 miles. Late afternoon at Grandview Point; view looking north-east, with "Wotan's Throne" and "Vishnu Temple" visible. Keywords: spectacular, geology, ecology, Colorado River, fissure, erosion, strata, nature, picturesque, scenic, photogenic, UNESCO, heritage
PMR155-01 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Garmisch-Partenkirchen: (Lake) Eibsee from the Zugspitze cable car. Keywords: alpine, outdoor life, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range, good visibility, distant view
PMR154-12 Germany, Upper Bavaria: weather station on the top of the Zugspitze (2964 metres), viewed from the summit cross, with ski lifts visible on the left. Keywords: alpine, outdoor life, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range, good visibility, distant view, meteorological
PMR154-11 Germany, Upper Bavaria: view on a clear day from the top of the Zugspitze (2964 metres), looking south towards the Austrian and Italian Alps, with hiker in the foreground. Keywords: alpine, outdoor life, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range, good visibility, distant view
PMR154-10 Germany, Upper Bavaria: view on a clear day from the top of the Zugspitze (2964 metres), with Mount Waxenstein (2278 metres) in the foreground, and the Loisach Valley behind. Keywords: alpine, outdoor life, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range, good visibility, distant view
PMR154-09 Germany, Upper Bavaria: view on a clear day from the top of the Zugspitze (2964 metres), looking south at the Austrian Alps, with the summit cross on the left. Keywords: alpine, outdoor life, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range, good visibility, distant view
PMR154-08 Germany, Upper Bavaria: view on a clear day from the top of the Zugspitze (2964 metres), looking north, with Garmisch-Partenkirchen, the Loisach Valley, Lake Ammer, Lake Starnberg and Munich in the far distance. Keywords: alpine, outdoor life, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range, good visibility, distant view, clear
PMR140-03 Italy, Rome: the Via Appia Antica in 1982, with the grooves of Roman chariot wheels clearly visible. Keywords: historic, heritage, archeology, classical, ruins, culture, capital city, paving, antiquity, artery
PMR147K-23 Germany, Bavaria, Upper Franconia, Bamberg: Altes Rathaus (Old Townhall), dating from 1440, on its island in the River Regnitz, with the frescoes visible beyond the bridge. Keywords: picturesque, historical, mediaeval, national heritage, Franconia, architecture, timber frame, half-timbered
PMR145K-09 Myanmar, Yangon: eye-catching clocktower on Sule Paya Road, with the zedi visible at the end. Keywords: Buddhist, Rangoon, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, temples
PMR145K-08 Myanmar, Yangon: colonial architecture on Strand Road, with Sule Paya visible at the end of Sule Paya Road. Keywords: Buddhist, Rangoon, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, temples
PMR144K-29 Myanmar, Yangon: magnificent golden zedi of Shwedagon Paya (98 metres high), founded ca. 6-10 century, visible for miles around. Keywords: Buddhist, Rangoon, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, temples
PMR470-10 Romania, Wallachia, Curtea de Arges: facade of the lovely Bishopric Church, built 1512-17 by masterbuilder Manole for Neagoe Basarab on the site of the old metropolitan church of 1359. One of the most visited churches in Romania. The present-day red-brick monastery is visible in the background. Keywords: national heritage, Byzantine, architecture, historic, culture, picturesque
PMR513-05 Italy, Lombardy, Milan: detail of the carving on the facade of the magnificent Gothic cathedral, begun in 1386 but only completed in 1809 on the orders of Napoleon. Also visible are the magnificent bronze doors. Keywords: architecture, carving, stone work, church, metropolis, picturesque, Christian, culture, historic, national heritage
PMR504-04 Cyprus (North): St. Hilarion Castle, "a picture-book castle for elf-kings" (Rose Macaulay). Named after a seventh-century hermit, the almost impregnable site has been a monastery, a fortress and a royal palace, occupied by Crusaders, Lusignans, Byzantines, Venetians and lastly used as a Turkish retreat from EOKA attacks in 1964. Here: view of Girne/Kyrenia, with a few blackened trees still visible from the great bush fire of 1995. Keywords: rocky pinnacle, crag, commanding view, ruined castle, fortifications
PMR501-10 Cyprus (North), Girne/Kyrenia Castle, built by the Byzantines on a Roman site, and extended by the Lusignans and then the Venetians, the castle has never been taken by force due to its massive defences. View of the interior, with the chapel of St. George just visible below the flag. Keywords: fortress, fort, fortified castle, crenellations
PMR457-11 Slovakia, Bratislava: Bratislava Fortress (Hrad), visible for miles around, was destroyed in a fire in 1811, rebuilt from 1953. The first fortress on this site was built by the Slavs in the 9th century. Known locally as "the bedstead". Keywords: mediaeval, capital city, Pressburg, defence, fortifications, architecture, national heritage, picturesque
PMR440-12 Poland, Zakopane: droschke awaiting custom in early morning sunshine, with the skiing slopes visible in the distance. Keywords: picturesque, snow scene, winter sport
PMR436-05 Lithuania, Vilnius: St. Stanislaw's Cathedral stands on the site of numerous predecessors going back to pre Christian times. The present classical building was completed in 1783 by L. Stuoka-Gucevicius. In soviet times it was used as a concert hall. The cathedral belltower, 52 metres high, plus 5 metres below ground level which date back to 13th century. The lowest visible stories (round) are 14th century, part of the old city wall. Keywords: city, architecture, metropolis, capital city, neo-classical
PMR540-11 Croatia, Sveti Jurai: moored boats in the harbour with church tower visible through the trees, in late afternoon sunlight. Keywords: North Adriatic, picturesque, quayside, pleasure craft
PMR540-01 Slovenia, Bukovje: view of the village, which lies about 11 kilometres from Postojna, from Predjama Castle approach, with part of the jousting course visible. Keywords: picturesque, countryside, flowerbeds, colourful
PMR434-12 Poland, Gdansk: view from the Town Hall Tower: rows of gabled burgher houses, all rebuilt after WWII, with some complete facades visible in the foreground. Keywords: mediaeval, Danzig, architecture, national heritage, picturesque
PMR523-07 Germany, Upper Bavaria: the former monastery at Tegernsee, with the twin spires of St. Quirin visible over the roof. Keywords: picturesque, boathouse, boats, Lake Tegern
PMR516-02 Italy, Campania, Flegrean Fields (Campi Flegri): Lake Avernus, in a volcanic crater, was regarded by the ancients as the entrance to the underworld because it has no visible outlet. On the far shore stands the ruin of the "Temple of Apollo", built under the Emperor Hadrian. Keywords: landscape, myths, volcanic, picturesque
PMR141K-22 Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: city wall in the west with defence tower just visible through autumn foliage. Keywords: Nürnberg, defence, fortifications, autumn colours, reflections, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval
PMR140K-03 Greece, Island of Leros: view of part of the town of Pandeli from the ramparts of the Kastro (Platanos Castle, built in the 7th century AD and added to by Byzantines and Venetians, offered protection to villagers from pirate attacks). Lakiou Bay, on the other side of the island, is visible at the top right. Keywords: Greek Isles, Greek Orthodox Church, yachts, colourful, picturesque, Ionian Islands, Dodecanese, Helenic, Hellas, island hopping
PMR137K-01 Mongolia, Övörkhangai Aimag (Province), Kharkhorin, formerly Karakorum: one of two surviving stone turtles, four of which originally marked the four gates of ancient Karakoram. Little else is visible of the ancient city. Keywords: Mongol, Outer Mongolia, steppe, Genghis Khan, Chinggis Khaan, religious monuments, sharmanism, Buddhist, Buddhism
PMR136K-36 Mongolia, Övörkhangai Aimag (Province), Kharkhorin, formerly Karakorum: one of two surviving stone turtles, four of which originally marked the four gates of ancient Karakoram. Little else is visible of the ancient city. Keywords: Mongol, Outer Mongolia, steppe, Genghis Khan, Chinggis Khaan, religious monuments, sharmanism, Buddhist, Buddhism
PMR136K-22 Mongolia, Arkhangai Aimag (Province): the skin of the goat which was slaughtered for our evening meal. The animals are "hainags", a cross between cow and yak which supply more milk than pure yaks. The Taikhar Chuluu Monolith is visible in the background. Keywords: Mongol, sharmanism, religious monuments, Chinggis Khaan, Genghis Khan, steppe, Outer Mongolia
PMR134K-22 Switzerland, Bernese Oberland, Grindelwald: peak of the Wetterhorn visible above its shroud of cloud. Keywords: Alps, alpine meadows, colourful, picturesque, outdoor, snow-capped, alpine flowers, alpine, mountains
PMR093K-28 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Lohhof: view of the snow-covered Zugspitze in the Bavarian Alps, 100 kilometres away, with Munich's Olympia Tower and the BMW Building clearly visible. Keywords: trees, sunshine, autumn leaves, autumn colours, russet and gold, autumn hues, fall, long shadows, season of mists and mellow fruitfulness, fallen leaves, seasons, Unterschleissheim
PMR093K-27 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Lohhof: view of the snow-covered Alps, 100 kilometres away, with Munich's Olympia Tower and the BMW Building clearly visible. Keywords: trees, sunshine, autumn leaves, autumn colours, russet and gold, autumn hues, fall, long shadows, season of mists and mellow fruitfulness, fallen leaves, seasons, Unterschleissheim
PMR092K-35 Turkey, Gallipoli Peninsula, Kilitbahir: gate in the town wall with the harbour and a mosque visible on the far side. Keywords: First World War, Dardanelles Campaign, ANZAC, 25th April 1915, Allied landings, Battlefields, Military Cemeteries, Military Graves, Memorials, WWI Battlefields, Atatürk, Mustafa Kemal
PMR091K-25 Macedonia, Skopje: devastated by an earthquake on 26th July 1963, the capital city has been largely rebuilt. The Clock Tower, built in 1566-72, was damaged in the 1963 earthquake and the clockwork was lost. It has now been replaced and is visible all over the bazaar. Keywords: historic, Yugoslavia, picturesque, national heritage
PMR081K-05 Tunisia, Monastir: View of the yacht harbour from the walls of the Ribat, with the ruins of Sidi Ghedamsi visible on the island. Keywords: Islamic, picturesque, Muslim, Mohamed, heritage, historic, Maghreb
PMR080K-24 Tunisia: Chebika, an abandoned Berber oasis village on the edge of the desert, the former Roman outpost "Ad Speculam". The inhabitants now live in a new village, but return to harvest the date palms. View over the abandoned mud- brick dwellings towards Chott el Gharsa, with date palms visible in the background. Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Mohammedan, Maghreb, historic, heritage, picturesque, archeology, mud-brick buildings
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.
PMR026K-14 Australia, Victoria, Port Campbell: Aerial view along the "Shipwreck Coast", with the Twelve Apostles visible in the distance, in Port Campbell National Park. Keywords: geology, fantastic shapes, Shipwreck Coast, cliffs, erosion, rocky coast, pinacles, rock formations
PMR026K-13 Australia, Victoria, Port Campbell: Aerial view along the "Shipwreck Coast", with the Twelve Apostles visible in the distance, in Port Campbell National Park. Keywords: geology, Shipwreck Coast, cliffs, erosion, rocky coast, pinacles, rock formations
PMR017K-15 Syria: A typical street in the old quarter of Damascus, with the dome of a new mosque visible behind. Keywords: arab city, alleyway, narrow streets, middle east, Islam, Mohamed, muslim
PMR044K-05 Russia, Kalyazin: The 70-metre high church tower is all that remains visible of this village after the area was flooded to create the Uglich Reservoir.
PMR076K-34 Germany, Upper Bavaria: Snowy peaks visible beyond the fir trees and meadows on Mount Kranzberg, not far from Mittenwald. Keywords: alpine, pasture, mountain range, spring, conifers, snow
PMR073K-15 Spain, Lanzarote: View of the island of La Graciosa from the Mirador del Rio lookout built into the cliffs on the north coast of Lanzarote, with the Salinas del Rio saltpans visible far below. Keywords: Canary Islands, panorama, volcanic, straits
PMR071K-26 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Garmisch-Partenkirchen: view from the summit of the Zugspitze (2962 metres), Germany's highest mountain. Here: looking south, over the indented peak of Hohe Munde Mountain, to the Inn Valley and the snow-capped giants in Austria and Italy, 150 kilometres away. Keywords: mountains, nature, Alps, alpine, panorama, good visibility, mountain peaks, Wetterstein Mountains
PMR071K-25 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Garmisch-Partenkirchen: view from the summit of the Zugspitze (2962 metres), Germany's highest mountain. Here: the view north with Lake Eibsee and the Alpine foothills over the glacial plain leading to Munich. Keywords: mountains, Wetterstein Mountains, mountain peaks, good visibility, panorama, alpine, Alps, nature
PMR071K-24 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Garmisch-Partenkirchen: view of the summit cross of the Zugspitze (2962 metres), Germany's highest mountain, and some intrepid tourists. Keywords: mountains, Wetterstein Mountains, mountain peaks, good visibility, panorama, alpine, Alps, nature
PMR071K-23 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Garmisch-Partenkirchen: view from the summit of the Zugspitze (2962 metres), Germany's highest mountain. Here: the summit cross, with a panorama of Austrian alps behind. Keywords: mountains, nature, Alps, alpine, panorama, good visibility, mountain peaks, Wetterstein Mountains
PMR071K-22 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Garmisch-Partenkirchen: view from the summit of the Zugspitze (2962 metres), Germany's highest mountain. Here: Mount Daniel (right) and the village of Ehrwald in Austria (partly hidden).. Keywords: mountains, Wetterstein Mountains, mountain peaks, good visibility, panorama, alpine, Alps, nature
PMR071K-21 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Garmisch-Partenkirchen: View from the summit of the Zugspitze (2962 metres), Germany's highest mountain. Here: the Loisach Valley, leading north, with the peak of Mount Waxenstein in the foreground and Garmisch-Partenkirchen (partly hidden). Keywords: mountains, Wetterstein Mountains, mountain peaks, good visibility, panorama, alpine, Alps, nature
PMR070K-23 Turkey, Lycia, Myra: The ancient city of Myra, founded in the 5th century BC, was the leading city of Lycia. The principal interest today is the collection of rock tombs, built into the cliffs, with elaborate temple-like facades, dating from the 4th century BC. All the tombs have been plundered and many were used as dwellings in Byzantine times. Myra was a flourishing city under the Romans, as evidenced by the substantial Roman theatre. Here: stone masks from the amphitheatre, with modern augmentation! The rock tombs are visible in the background. Keywords: rock burials, Lycia, Roman architecture, caves, Lycians, archeology, excavations
PMR068K-08 Germany, Thuringia, Weimar: Schloss Belvedere, 4 kilometres southeast of Weimar, houses a music school and plays host to summer concerts. This stone in the grounds describes the geological origin of the visible landscape since the last ice age. Keywords: German heritage, gardens, parks, flowerbeds, palace gardens, formal gardens, Thuringia
PMR066K-04 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Garmisch-Partenkirchen: View from the Zugspitze, at 2964 metres, Germany's highest mountain, with the Bavarian Alps in the foreground and the snow-covered Austrian Alps visible in the distance.
PMR064K-36 Bulgaria, Melnik: Three young residents of Melnik, eager to practise their English! The famous sandstone cliffs visible in the background.
PMR063K-28 Bulgaria, Plovdiv: View of the city from Jambaz Tepe, one of the three hills of old Plovdiv, looking south to where some of the "Seven Hills of Plovdiv" are visible.
PMR432-07 Poland, Gdansk/Danzig: antique dealers display their wares on the steps of the gabled burgher houses, with St. Mary's Cathedral visible at the end of the street. Keywords: metropolis, Gdansk, architecture, cityscape, city
PMR422-02 Austria, Tyrol, Seefeld: hikers contemplating the ridge path leading to the Seefelder Joch (cablecar station visible top left). Keywords: alpine, outdoor life, trekking, hiking, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range
PMR421-12 Austria, Tyrol, Seefeld: ridge path leading from the Seefelder Spitze to the cablecar station on Seefelder Joch (visible top left). Keywords: alpine, outdoor life, trekking, hiking, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range
PMR417-09 Slovakia, Kezmarok (formerly Kesmark): view from the castle lookout tower, with the Catholic Church of the Holy Cross, New Protestant Church, and town hall tower visible in the distance. Keywords: cottages, historic, heritage, Czechoslovakia, panorama, roofs
PMR382-02 Australia, Northern Territory, Kakadu National Park: the sun's afterglow through the trees at Yellow Water (mosquitos not visible!) Keywords: outback, sunset, wildlife, flora and fauna, wilderness, bush, nature, natural, geology, vegetation, savannah, ecology, biotope, tropical
PMR681-10 Greece, Island of Nisyros: the tiny port of Mandraki, with the pumice workings on the island of Gyali visible in the distance. Keywords: Greek Isles, island hopping, Hellas, Helenic, Dodecanese, Ionian Islands, picturesque, colourful, yachts, Greek Orthodox Church
PMR681-08 Greece, Island of Leros: view of the village of Pandeli from the Kastro (Platanos Castle, built in 7th century AD and added to by Byzantines and Venetians, offered protection to villagers from pirate attacks). Lakiou Bay, on the other side of the island, is visible at top right. Keywords: Greek Isles, island hopping, Hellas, Helenic, Dodecanese, Ionian Islands, picturesque, colourful, yachts, Greek Orthodox Church
PMR626-07 Spain, Lanzarote: Mirador del Rio: view of the island of La Graciosa with its tiny harbour of Caleta del Sebo, from the lookout built into the cliffs on the north coast by Cesar Manrique. The saltpans "Salinas del Rio" are visible at the foot of the cliff. Keywords: volcanic landscape, straits, panoramic view, barren, volcano, Canary Islands
PMR626-05 Spain, Lanzarote, Guatiza: Jardin de Cactus: a cactus garden created in an extinct volcano crater by Cesar Manrique in 1990, regarded as an artistic masterpiece, and the most visited attraction on Lanzarote. Some 10,000 cacti of about 1000 different species are on display, many in flower. Here: the ornamental pool surrounding volcanic columns, with the wind turbines in Parque Eolico near Los Valles visible in the far distance. Keywords: Canary Islands, botany, botanical gardens, larva
PMR613-11 Bulgaria: Plovdiv received international acclaim for its painstaking restoration of the old Turkish-style houses in the old quarter. Typical frontages with bay windows; the Balabanov House is visible at the bottom of the street. Keywords: Turkish-style architecture, cobbled streets
PMR606-04 Malta, Gozo: the "Azure Window" or "Zerka Window" at Dwejra, a natural rock arch in the cliffs. With fishing boat visible through the arch.
PMR584-06 Honduras, Lake Yojoa: The lake at Yojoa; view from the terrace of the restaurant "Los Remos", with many white herons and other waterbirds visible.
PMR572-11 Namibia, Twyfelfontein: Group of students being instructed about the rock engravings in Twyfelfontein. Engravings visible to the left.
PMR665-11 Jordan, Jerash: already settled in Neolithic times, Jerash was later occupied by Greeks and Romans, and the latter are responsible for most of the surviving architecture which dates from 64 BC. By the first/second century AD the town had a population of about 15-20,000 inhabitants and was known as "Gerasa". This picture: top part of the stone stairway, leading through another gate, to the Temple of Artemis, whose columns are just visible. Keywords: Roman architecture, archeological site, Gilead Hills, Gerasa, national heritage, classical architecture, archeology, excavations, ruined city
PMR664-05 Jordan: Petra is a historical city dating back to about 500-600 BC, founded by the Nabataeans, whose capital it was. Lying in the Wadi Musa, many of its temples and tombs were carved out of the sandstone rock in gorges and in cliff faces, and some have been well preserved from erosion. The architecture shows evidence of Egyptian, and later, Graeco-Roman influence, but the Nabataeans had their own, distinctive style. The city in the desert thrived due to a well thought-out system of water control. Petra was designated a World Heritage Site on 6th December 1985. This picture: Al-Deir ("The Monastery"), a remarkably well preserved Nabataean tomb, larger than the "Treasury", carved from the rock in the third century BC; the forecourt was originally surrounded by columns. The town of Wadi Musa is visible in the distance. Keywords: rose red city, geology, archeological site, Egyptian architecture, Greek architecture, Roman architecture, rock tombs, natural caves, Nabataean capital
PMR662-11 Jordan: Petra is a historical city dating back to about 500-600 BC, founded by the Nabataeans, whose capital it was. Lying in the Wadi Musa, many of its temples and tombs were carved out of the sandstone rock in gorges and in cliff faces, and some have been well preserved from erosion. The architecture shows evidence of Egyptian, and later, Graeco-Roman influence, but the Nabataeans had their own, distinctive style. The city in the desert thrived due to a well thought-out system of water control. Petra was designated a World Heritage Site on 6th December 1985. This picture: the sandstone has weathered into fantastic forms near the Royal Tombs, like this natural cave where some of the bands of colour are visible. Keywords: rose red city, geology, archeological site, Egyptian architecture, Greek architecture, Roman architecture, rock tombs, natural caves, Nabataean capital
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
PMR648-07 Libya, Tripolitania: ruins of the ancient city of Leptis Magna. The city was founded by Phoenician colonists about 1100 BC but became part of the Roman Empire when Carthage fell in the Third Punic War, in 146 BC. It became the largest and most prosperous city in Roman Africa. Now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Natatio (swimming pool and entrance hall) in front of the enormous Baths of Hadrian, opened around 130 AD, soon after the city was provided with running water. The building was commissioned by the Emperor Hadrian. The Palaestra is visible in the background. Keywords: Roman architecture, historical city, artistic, stone carving, archeological excavations, archeology, Maghreb, Punic architecture
PMR648-02 Libya, Tripolitania: ruins of the ancient city of Leptis Magna. The city was founded by Phoenician colonists about 1100 BC but became part of the Roman Empire when Carthage fell in the Third Punic War, in 146 BC. It became the largest and most prosperous city in Roman Africa. Now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The magnificent Arch of Septimius Severus built in 203 AD in the emperor's native town, is in a state of continual reconstruction. The Arch of Antoninus Pius is visible in the distance to the north-west along the Decumanus. Keywords: Roman architecture, Punic architecture, Maghreb, archeology, archeological excavations, stone carving, artistic, historical city
PMR643-10 Libya, Fezzan: Ghat, an oasis town and permanent Tuareg settlement on the Algerian border going back to Garamantian times (1st century BC). A courtyard in the medina with the top of the minaret of the nearby mosque visible. Keywords: Maghreb, historical oasis town, Tuareg architecture, adobe, mud brick buildings, Sahara Desert, sand dunes, sand-dune landscape, barren

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