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PMR141-01 Italy, Tuscany, Siena: the outstanding Gothic facade of the cathedral of multicoloured marble, completed in the 14th century by Giovanni Pisano. The rest of the building is in the Romanesque style and dates from 1065. Showing the Romanesque belltower, with its windows increasing with height. Keywords: architecture, historic, heritage, palace, UNESCO, culture, mediaeval, Catholic, stonework, carving, masterpiece
PMR-D12844 Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Bad Wimpfen: the town dates back to Celtic times, and was an important Roman and Staufer centre when the Stauferpfalz (citadel) was built in the 12th century. Hauptstrasse, with the Haus Feyerabend at the end, boasting a handsome oriel window from 1563. Keywords: architecture, cobbles, culture, heritage, historic, mediaeval, picturesque, timber-frame, wattle and daub
PMR133-06 Germany, Rhineland-Palatinate, Ahrweiler: stained glass windows in St. Laurentius' Church. Keywords: architecture, Eifel, Gothic, colourful, Bible scenes
PMR132-01 Germany, Baden Wurttemberg, Ulm: a modern stained glass window in the Minster. Keywords: colourful, Swabia, heritage, architecture, Gothic, church
PMR124-09 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 dug-out canoe lying between two houses with paddles hanging by the window. Keywords: picturesque, Swabia, Bodensee, heritage, architecture, prehistoric, thatched, wooden house, causeway, walkway, pier, handrail
PMR124-08 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. Close view showing the wooden log construction, thatched roofs and window. Keywords: picturesque, Swabia, Bodensee, heritage, architecture, prehistoric, thatched, wooden house, causeway, walkway, pier, handrail
PMR124-06 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. Older-period houses are constructed of wattle and daub, with no windows. 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. Older-period houses are constructed of wattle and daub, with no windows. Keywords: picturesque, Swabia, Bodensee, heritage, architecture, prehistoric, thatched, wooden house, causeway, walkway, pier, handrail
PMR118-10 Germany, Bavaria, Rothenburg ob der Tauber: "Feuerleinserker", an oriel window on the corner of Klingengasse and Klosterhof. Keywords: architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, Franconia, timber-frame, wattle and daub, gables, wood-carving, bull's eye glass
PMR113-07 Republic of San Marino: founded on 3rd September 301 AD, San Marino claims to be the oldest sovereign state still extant. View of winding roads leading to snow-capped Apennine Mountains in the west, from hotel window. Keywords: enclave, micro-state, UNESCO, picturesque, landscape, panorama, hilly
PMR111-08 Egypt, Cairo: view of the Citadel (built 1176) and the Mosque of Mohammed Ali, from a window of the Mosque of Sultan Hassan. Keywords: historical, architecture, culture, antiquity, mediaeval, Islam, religion, minarets
PMR110-11 Egypt, Thebes: the Great Temple of Amun-Ra at Karnak: huge sandstone columns of of the Great Hypostyle Hall, 69 feet high, with 11-foot capitals. The stone grille windows above were originally the only source of light. Keywords: Egyptology, archeology, antiquity, historical, hieroglyphics, architecture, culture
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
PMR093-01 Austria, Burgenland, Eisenstadt: Rathaus (Town Hall) in Eisenstadt, the capital of Burgenland. Keywords: architecture, traditional, oriel window, picturesque
PMR081-02 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: wrought iron trade sign and reflections in a window of the Augustiner Keller in the pedestrian zone Keywords: München, architecture, towers, historic
PMR073-04 Italy, Muggia: a town on the border of Italy and Yugoslavia (now Slovenia) - the old town hall bearing the lion of St. Mark (left), and the 15th century parish church Keywords: architecture, picturesque, street scene, rose window, belltower
PMR-D11896 Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Stralsund (Hansa Town): Badenstrasse - a fascinating mixture of traditional dwelling houses, with dormer windows and gables. Keywords: architecture, cobbles, colourful, culture, Hanseatic League, heritage, mediaeval, picturesque, UNESCO World Heritage
PMR-D11159 Turkey, Lycia: rocky headland with natural window and light-beacon provides a sheltered mooring close to the Dalyan delta. Keywords: catamaran, colourful, geology, Mediterranean, picturesque
PMR-D11133 Turkey, Lycia: rocky headland with natural window and light-beacon provides a sheltered mooring close to the Dalyan delta. Keywords: catamaran, colourful, geology, Mediterranean, picturesque
PMR-D9670 Iceland, Reykjavik: stained glass window in the Hallgrimskirkja (church), designed by state architect Gudjón Samúelsson. Keywords: capital city, concrete, vaulting, architecture, Gothic, colourful
PMR-D9127 England, Derbyshire, Ticknall: Calke Abbey (National Trust), built for Sr John Harpur, 4th baronet, between 1701 and 1704 in Baroque style. A stained glass window in St. Giles church, the family chapel, which stands in the grounds of the estate. Keywords: mansion, Harpur Crewe family, parkland, country house, gracious living, architecture, heritage, historic
PMR-D8457 Greece, Island of Amorgos: the Holy Monastery of Panagia Hozoviotissa, built in a hollow of the precipitous cliffs of Mount Prophet Elijah about 300 metres above the sea. It was built in 812-13 AD to house a revered icon, rescued from the plundered Monastery of Chozeba in Palestine. Eight storeys high, it has a maximum depth of only 5 metres. View of the coast through one of the monastery windows. Keywords: picturesque, whitewashed, Chozoviotissa, architecture, heritage, historic, island hopping, Hellas, Greek Islands, Cyclades
PMR-D8219 Denmark, Odense: St. Hans Church or St. Johns Church (Sct.Hans Kirke) on Norregade was built by the Knights Hospitaller in the13th century, but was rebuilt in Gothic style in 1636. East window and step gable. Keywords: historic, heritage, culture, architecture, red brick, mediaeval
PMR-D8037 Norway, Oslo: view from the white granite ramp of the Opera House, with the Havnelageret office block reflected in the glass windows. Keywords: architecture, Scandinavia, capital city, culture, Langkaia, Neo-Baroque, Art Nouveau
PMR-D7532 Morocco, Telouet: the Palace of Glaoui on the caravan route from the Sahara to Marakesh over the High Atlas Mountains was the home of the wealthy Glaoui family. Built in the 1860s and extended in the early 20th century, no cost was spared on the interior decoration. It lies at 1800 metres a.s.l. near the Berber village of Telouet. A pleasing view of the landscape through a wrought iron window arch. Keywords: Africa, artistic, historic, national heritage, culture, architecture, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb
PMR-D6884 Germany, Saxony, Leipzig: the monolithic "Battle of the Nations Monument" (Völkerschlachtdenkmal) built between 1898 and 1913 in memory of the men who fell in the battle against Napoleon in 1813. At 91 m, it is the highest monument in Europe, and 500 steps lead to the top. Statues of fallen warriors in the crypt and stained glass window. Keywords: commemoration, historic, memorial, masonry, architecture, statues, heritage, granite, Bruno Schmitz, sculptures, colossus
PMR-D6276 Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Nördlingen: the Hafenmarkt (former pottery market). The building with yellow window frames is the "Klösterle" named after a Barefoot Monastery, first mentioned in 1243. Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture
PMR-D6122 England, West Sussex, Shoreham: Lancing College Chapel was completed in 1875 in neo-Gothic style on the orders of the Revd. Nathaniel Woodard, founder of the college. Architects were R.Herbert Carpenter and William Slater. The south-west window commemorating Father Trevor Huddleston, designed and made by Mel Howse Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, stained glass
PMR-D6083 England, Worcestershire, Malvern: Great Malvern Priory was founded in 1085 by a monk named Aldred. The original Norman building was converted to Perpendicular Gothic style by 1460. After the Reformation it was bought by the people of Malvern for 20 pounds as their parish church. West window, given by Richard of Gloucester ca. 1480. Keywords: architecture, mediaeval, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, Benedictine
PMR-D6082 England, Worcestershire, Malvern: Great Malvern Priory was founded in 1085 by a monk named Aldred. The original Norman building was converted to Perpendicular Gothic style by 1460. After the Reformation it was bought by the people of Malvern for 20 pounds as their parish church. The magnificent 15th century East Window. Keywords: architecture, mediaeval, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, Benedictine, stained glass
PMR-D5557 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. Doorway and windows of a putative house. 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-D2859 Greece, Island of Rhodes: a white cat watches passers-by from an open window. Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, Knights Hospitaller, pets, animals, felines
PMR-D2769 Netherlands, Amsterdam: a fine display of old Delft and contemporary pottery in a shop window in Nieuwe Spiegelstraat in the antiques quarter. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, Holland, ceramics
PMR-D0648 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: glass windows, engraved with floral patterns. Keywords: Arab, Islam, Muslim, architecture, traditional, Koran, muezzin, minarets, desert city
PMR-D0269 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. Engraved crystal windows in the Great Mosque. Keywords: Arab state, precious, costly, Muslim, Islam, desert city, minarets, muezzin, Koran
PMR-D0143 England, Wiltshire, Bath: exquisite fan-vaulting in the Abbey Church of St. Peter and St. Paul, founded in the 7th century, built from 12th century onwards, showing the fine Perpendicular Gothic window. Keywords: architecture, heritage, cathedrals, Perpendicular Gothic, historic
PMR-D0117 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: intricate wall decorations round window and cupboard in a "museum house". Keywords: Maghreb, oasis town, ancient town, historic town, Berber
PMR365-12 Germany, Bavaria, Burghausen: the "Amtsgericht" or County Court building with elaborate crest on the frieze and ornate window mouldings. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, gables, fortifications, defence, mediaeval, Baroque
PMR346-07 India, Rajasthan, Amber/Amer: carved stone lattice window in the Fortress-Palace based on a honeycomb pattern. Keywords: architecture, culture, historic, heritage, artistic, filigree
PMR340-11 Switzerland, Bernese Oberland: Eismeer, the great snowfield of the Fiescher Glacier, seen from a window in the Jungfraujoch Funicular tunnel. Keywords: picturesque, Alps, mountain range, snow-capped, alpine scenery
PMR314-10 Germany, Bavaria, Franconia, Eichstätt: oriel window on the corner of Luitpold Strasse, with the Baroque Church of the Guardian Angel (1620) in the background. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage
PMR300-09 Switzerland, Schaffhausen, Stein-am-Rhein: half-timbered house between two houses with oriel windows. Keywords: architecture, culture, historic, heritage, picturesque, colourful, mediaeval, timber frame, half timbered, lathe and plaster
PMR293-12 Turkey, Cappadocia, Avanos, an area of bizarre volcanic rock formations, tunnelled out for dwellings since 1000 BC at least. View through the windows of one of the unoccupied cliff dwellings. Keywords: UNESCO, world heritage, geology, colourful, picturesque, spectacular, barren, parched, erosion, phenomenon, landscape, fantastic, troglodytes, caves
PMR278-09 Hungary, Szekesfehervar: a fine oriel window on the facade of the Hiemer House. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, Baroque
PMR254-09 France, Alsace-Lorraine, Strasbourg: Gothic windows and flying buttresses on the south side of the cathedral, built between 1176 and 1439 in Romanesque-Gothic styles from local sandstone. At 142 metres, it was the highest building in the world until 1874. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, national heritage, mediaeval, medieval, masterpiece, stone carving, tracery, symmetry
PMR253-01 France, Alsace-Lorraine, Strasbourg: west facade of the cathedral from the Rue Merciere. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, mediaeval, medieval, stone carving, rose window
PMR233-04 Romania, Moldavia, Cimpulung Moldovenesc: view from the window of Hotel Zimbru, with synagog in the foreground, and church behind. Keywords: colourful, rural, street scene, landscape, countryside, picturesque, architecture, panorama
PMR-D3659 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: amusing clay masks hanging over a shop window. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, tourist attraction, historic, architecture
PMR-D3478 Germany, Lower Saxony, Hildesheim: the Romanesque Cathedral, dating back to 872, with extensions from the 11th, 12th and 14th centuries, contains bronze doors and column of Christ which are on the list of UNESCO World Heritage sites. Rebuilt after total destruction during the war. View of the west tower and south chapel windows. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster
PMR-D3067 Bahrain, Manama: one of the stained glass windows in the dome of the Al Fateh Grand Mosque, the largest in the country, accommodating 7000 worshippers. Keywords: oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, Sheikh
PMR-D3066 Bahrain, Manama: Al Fateh Grand Mosque, the largest in the country, accommodating 7000 worshippers - interior, with chandelier, made in Austria, surrounded by numerous handblown glass lamps from France. In the dome are 12 Iranian stained glass windows. The carpet was made in Scotland. Keywords: oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, Sheikh
PMR-D1687 Nepal, Dhulikhel: unrestored Newari architecture: finely carved window frames. Keywords: architecture, Hindu, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1561 Nepal, Kathmandu: window in the Kumari Bahal (Palace) where the "Living Goddess" occasionally shows herself. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1504 People's Republic of China, Tibet, Zhangmu: view of part of the town, in the Po Chu Valley, looking towards Nepal, from hotel window. Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage, mountains
PMR-D1503 People's Republic of China, Tibet, Zhangmu: view of part of the town, in the Po Chu Valley, from hotel window. Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage, mountains
PMR198-04 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Oberammergau: Hotel Wolf, ablaze with geraniums (pelargoniums). Keywords: architecture, picturesque, heritage, colourful, flowers, window boxes, chalet, balcony
PMR196-06 Germany, Rhineland Palatinate, Worms: St. Peters's Cathedral, built in Romanesque style in 1230. The twin west towers, with the west chancel showing rose windows amd dwarf galleries (Rhineland Romanesque style). Keywords: Rheinland Pfalz, architecture, Christian, church
PMR154-01 Germany, Rhineland Palatinate, Speyer: west front of the cathedral, one of the largest Romanesque cathedrals in Germany, begun in 1027. The west front, by Heinrich Hubsch, was only completed in 1861. Keywords: architecture, national heritage, mediaeval, rose window, stone carving, Romanesque arch, Rheinland-Pfalz
PMR-D2698 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. Ornamental double arch over a blind window on an outside wall. Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, castle, Zarathustra, Zoroastrianism, fire-temple, Sassanid
PMR-D2638 Iran, Qareh Kalisa (Black Church): also known as Kalisa-ye Tadi (Church of St. Thaddaeus) who supposedly founded a church here in 43 AD. The present mediaeval Armenian church was founded in 1319-29 but was much enlarged in 1810 when the rich carvings were added. Intricate carving in a blind window. Keywords: Persia, religion, Christian, Orthodox, architecture, stonework
PMR-D2618 Iran, Tabriz: "Levi's" and "Christian Dior" labels available in rolls for self-attachment, in a shop window. Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, counterfeit, fake, rag trade, imitation, clothes
PMR-D2576 Iran, Teheran: Golestan Palace Complex has been the seat of the Shahs since Nasser al-Din (reigned 1848-96) developed a Safavid-era citadel. It consists of a number of buildings spaced around a rectangular park. Qajar and Pahlevi Shahs were crowned here. Shams-Al Emarat, part of the opulently decorated hall, with mirrored stained glass windows. Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, metropolis, capital city, luxury, pomp, ostentation, sumptuous, mosaic, faience, tiling, arabesques
PMR-D2520 Iran, Isfahan: Masjed-e Jameh (Jameh Mosque) dates back to around 771 AD and contains later additions from the Mongols, Seljuks, Muzzafarids, Timurids and Safavids. The largest mosque in Iran. Honeycomb lattice windows filter the light. Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, mosaics, UNESCO
PMR-D2106 Oman, Muscat: one of the stained glass windows in the main prayer hall of the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque. Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, sultan, Middle East, Gulf State
PMR484-07 Germany, Schleswig-Holstein, Lubeck: half-timbered terraced houses in an old alleyway. Keywords: mediaeval, gable windows, timber-frame, architecture, national heritage, picturesque
PMR468-08 Romania. Transylvania, Sibiu: balcony of al old house adjoining the Evangelical Church, with traditional tiled roof with window slits. Keywords: mediaeval, Siebenbürgen, picturesque, national heritage, architecture, Hermannstadt, Saxon Land
PMR465-08 Romania, Moldavia, Iasi (pronounced "Yash"): the capital of Moldavia and of Romania from 1859-62, and third largest city of Romania, is a rich cultural centre. St. Nicholas' Princely Church, founded by Stefan cel Mare (Stephen the Great) in 1491-2, but demolished and rebuilt by French architect Lecomte de Noüy 1888-1904. Each blind window contains a colourful fresco. Keywords: architecture, national heritage, historic, culture, Christian, Orthodox, picturesque, mediaeval
PMR504-10 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 the village of Karmi through "the Queen's Window", where, it is said, the queen was wont to pass the time. Keywords: rocky pinnacle, fortifications, ruined castle, commanding view, crag
PMR504-09 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 the village of Karmi through a Gothic window frame in the former royal apartments. Keywords: rocky pinnacle, crag, commanding view, ruined castle, fortifications
PMR503-06 Cyprus (North), Gazimagusa/Famagusta: the former Gothic cathedral of St. Nicholas, completed between 1298 and 1326, is probably the best preserved Lusignan monument, although it lost its twin towers during the Ottoman bombardment. Later a minaret was added and it became the Lala Mustafa Pasa Camii (Mosque). Here: the west facade with rose window. Keywords: Gazimagusa, architecture, church-mosque
PMR143K-20 Thailand, Pattaya: the "Sanctuary of Truth" intended for meditation, at 100 metres high, is believed to be the highest building in the world built entirely of wood (teak). Wood carvers and carpenters have been working on its construction since 1981. View of the external carving through a window on the ground floor. Keywords: Buddhist, architecture, Siam, picturesque, temples
PMR142K-10 Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: gable and tower of the Palas (main building) in the Kaiserburg (Imperial Castle), with painted window shutters. Keywords: Nürnberg, defence, fortifications, autumn colours, reflections, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval
PMR132K-24 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; blind door in the side ofa sanctuary, with "devatas" (female deities) flanking the window. Keywords: historic, shrine, Khmer, architecture, religion, Buddhist, Hindu, temples, picturesque, national heritage
PMR120K-36 United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: view of a mosque and the RBS Building (right) from the eighth-floor window of the International Rotana Inn. Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers
PMR115K-06 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: Rock tombs in the "Street of Facades", seen through the "window" of a tomb opposite. Keywords: rose red city, geology, archeological site, Egyptian architecture, Greek architecture, Roman architecture, rock tombs, natural caves, Nabataean capital
PMR113K-35 Austria, Tyrol, Vorderriss: a colourful hostelry on the road to Eng, with the Karwendel Mountains in the background. Keywords: alpine, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range, geraniums, window boxes
PMR110K-10 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Mittenwald: window of a hut on Lake Lautersee, surrounded by winter wood reserves. Keywords: outdoor life, nature, countryside, picturesque
PMR090K-15 Albania, Berat: Ottoman houses mounting the hillside give the town its pseudonym "town of a thousand windows". In the 6th century BC it 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: houses in the Gorica quarter, on the other side of the River Osum, in late afternoon. Keywords: Shqiperia, architecture, Turkish houses, historic town, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval
PMR090K-14 Albania, Berat: Ottoman houses mounting the hillside give the town its pseudonym "town of a thousand windows". In the 6th century BC it 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: the 16th century "Leaden Mosque" (Xhamie e Plumbit), so called after the lead-coated domes of the roof. Keywords: Shqiperia, Muslim, Islam, minaret, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage, historic town, architecture
PMR090K-13 Albania, Berat: Ottoman houses mounting the hillside give the town its pseudonym "town of a thousand windows". In the 6th century BC it 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: the bus terminus for the yellow "furgons" (minibuses) with the Orthodox Cathedral behind. Keywords: Shqiperia, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage, historic town, Turkish houses, architecture
PMR090K-12 Albania, Berat: Ottoman houses mounting the hillside give the town its pseudonym "town of a thousand windows". In the 6th century BC it 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: Helveti-teqe (prayer hall) of the Bekteshi Dervish order, built in 1782. Keywords: Shqiperia, Muslim, Islam, Ottoman, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage, historic town, architecture
PMR090K-11 Albania, Berat: Ottoman houses mounting the hillside give the town its pseudonym "town of a thousand windows". In the 6th century BC it 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: Helveti-teqe (prayer hall) of the Bekteshi Dervish order, built in 1782, and local inhabitant. Keywords: Shqiperia, Muslim, Islam, architecture, Turkish houses, historic town, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, Ottoman
PMR090K-10 Albania, Berat: Ottoman houses mounting the hillside give the town its pseudonym "town of a thousand windows". In the 6th century BC it 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 former "Han" (Turkish inn), built at the end of the17th century, in the town centre. Keywords: Shqiperia, architecture, Turkish houses, historic town, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval
PMR090K-08 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 narrow cobbled street in the old walled citadel on the hilltop ("Kala"), where the bay windows of the second storey Ottoman houses almost meet. Keywords: Shqiperia, Ottoman, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage, historic town, Turkish houses, architecture
PMR090K-02 Albania, Berat: Ottoman houses mounting the hillside give the town its pseudonym "town of a thousand windows". In the 6th century BC it 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. Keywords: Shqiperia, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage, historic town, Turkish houses, architecture
PMR090K-01 Albania, Berat: Ottoman houses mounting the hillside give the town its pseudonym "town of a thousand windows". In the 6th century BC it 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. Keywords: Shqiperia, architecture, Turkish houses, historic town, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval
PMR086K-29 Croatia, Dalmatia, Zadar: street scene, with a row of typical house facades and carved stone bay window. The Croatian flag flies from an adjacent building. Keywords: national heritage, mediaeval, picturesque, historic town
PMR085K-34 Germany, Thuringia, Eisenach: The Wartburg Fortress, an indissoluble part of German history, dating back to the 12th century. Here the Minnesänger (troubadours) took part in the famous jousts, recalled in Wagner's opera Tannhäuser. Here Martin Luther studied before translating the New Testament. It was the seat of the dukes of Saxe-Eisenach until 1741 when it was ceded to the house of Saxe-Weimar. The castle is perched on a rocky spur overlooking the town of Eisenach. Here: view from the windows of the 12th century "Palas" (living quarters) wing of the castle. Keywords: picturesque, national heritage, architecture, historic castle, mediaeval
PMR057K-19 England, Norfolk: Norwich Cathedral from the west showing Bishop Lyhart's window (Perpendicular Gothic, dating from 1470)
PMR056K-31 Malta, Gozo Dwejra: The "Azure Window", a natural arch in the cliffs at Dwejra Point, with passing boat.
PMR056K-02 Malta, Dwejra: The "Azure Window", a natural arch in the cliffs at Dwejra Point.
PMR047K-21 Guatemala City: Stained glass windows of the Sala de Recepcion in the Palacio Nacional. Keywords: Reception Hall, National Palace
PMR027K-05 Australia, Western Australia, Kalbarri: "Nature's Window", eroded from Tumblagooda sandstone, in Kalbarri National Park. Keywords: geology, red rocks, rock formations, natural hole in rock, strata, gorge
PMR027K-03 Australia, Western Australia: "Nature's Window", eroded from Tumblagooda sandstone, in Kalbarri National Park, with the Murchison River below. Keywords: geology, red rocks, rock formations, natural hole in rock, strata, gorge
PMR002K-36 A row of cacti in pots on a window ledge in the sun.
PMR033K-30 England, Warwickshire, Knowle: 15th century Baddesley Clinton Manor House (National Trust) showing gateway and windows of the great parlour and venerable wistaria in flower, from the courtyard. Keywords: stately homes, architecture, mansions, Elizabethan manor house, moated manor house, famous gardens
PMR076K-22 Germany, Franconia, Nuremberg: Kaiserburg fortress goes back to the 12th century, but most of the present building dates from the 15th and 16th centuries. Here: gable and tower with traditional painted window shutters. Keywords: mediaeval, heritage, historic
PMR076K-19 Germany, Franconia, Nuremberg: the Gothic church of St. Lorenz dates from 13th-14th centuries and contains several masterpieces of Gothic carving by Veit Stoss and Adam Krafft. The west facade boasts a magnificent rose window. Keywords: mediaeval, Gothic architecture, heritage, historic
PMR063K-26 Bulgaria, Plovdiv: Renovated house with a fine bay window in the old town.
PMR424-03 Germany, Saxony, Dresden: windows of the rebuilt Zwinger reflected in the moat; it is regarded as one of the finest examples of Baroque architecture in Germany. Keywords: city, rebuilding, River Elbe, Rococo, metropolis, architecture, Baroque
PMR420-02 Germany, Lower Saxony, Estebrügge near Hamburg: "Altes Land" is an area bordering the River Elbe on the south west, and is one of the largest fruit-growing areas in Germany. It is also famous for its timber frame houses with ornamental brickwork. Thatched brick house with arched windows and columned portico. Keywords: picturesque, heritage, historic, timber frame houses, half-timbered houses, architecture
PMR556-10 Australia, Weatern Australia, Kalbarri: "Nature's Window" in Kalbarri National Park, through which the Murchison River can be seen, far below. Keywords: tropical, sandstone, Tumblagooda, gorge, strata, red rocks, geology
PMR639-02 Albania, Berat: Ottoman houses mounting the hillside give the town its pseudonym "town of a thousand windows". In the 6th century BC it 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. View of the modern town from the Kala (citadel) whose walls go back to Roman and Byzantine times. Keywords: Shqiperia, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage, historic town, Turkish houses, architecture
PMR639-01 Albania, Berat: Ottoman houses mounting the hillside give the town its pseudonym "town of a thousand windows". In the 6th century BC it 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. Keywords: Shqiperia, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage, historic town, Turkish houses, architecture
PMR638-12 Albania, Berat: Ottoman houses mounting the hillside give the town its pseudonym "town of a thousand windows". In the 6th century BC it 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. Keywords: Shqiperia, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage, historic town, Turkish houses, architecture
PMR354-10 Belgium, Bruges: yellow pansies are used universally for window boxes, as on this landing stage, starting point for canal trips round the city. Keywords: Brügge, historic, mediaeval, heritage, architecture, tradition
PMR614-08 Bulgaria: Plovdiv received international acclaim for its painstaking restoration of the old Turkish-style houses in the old quarter. Here: belltower of the Church of Saints Helena and Constantine and some striking frontages with bay windows. Keywords: Turkish-style architecture, cobbled streets
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
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
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.
PMR606-03 Malta, Gozo: the "Azure Window" or "Zerka Window" at Dwejra, a natural rock arch in the cliffs. Rocks in foreground.
PMR604-09 Malta, Gozo: the "Azure Window" at Dwejra, a natural arch in the cliffs.
PMR597-08 Austria, Styria: Admont Benedictine Abbey, founded in the 11th century, but reconstructed after a fire in 1865: view of the church from a window of the convent.
PMR596-12 Spain: Pyrenees from the window of the plane. Keywords: aerial view
PMR590-01 Mexico: Uxmal, (in the Maya language = "thrice built"), the second largest Maya site, centre of the puuc area, flourished between VI and IX centuries AD. The "Soothsayer's Pyramid", seen from a window of the "Palace of the Governor". Keywords: Maya

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