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Aircraft (9 files)

PMR-D9225b
Germany, Bavaria, Ingolstadt: OE-AKH Bücker Bü.131B Jungmann (c/n 51) at Manching airfield for MBB Works Open Day 1974. Germany, Bavaria, Ingolstadt: OE-AKH Bücker Bü.131B Jungmann (c/n 51) at Manching airfield for MBB Works Open Day 1974.
Keywords: aerobatic, aeroplane, air transport, aircraft, airplane, aviation, lightplane

PMR-D9225a
Germany, Bavaria, Ingolstadt: OE-AKT Bücker Bü.133C Jungmeister (c/n 43) at Manching airfield for MBB Works Open Day 1974. Germany, Bavaria, Ingolstadt: OE-AKT Bücker Bü.133C Jungmeister (c/n 43) at Manching airfield for MBB Works Open Day 1974.
Keywords: aerobatic, aeroplane, air transport, aircraft, airplane, aviation, lightplane

PMR-D9225
Germany, Bavaria, Ingolstadt: OE-AKT Bücker Bü.133C Jungmeister (c/n 43) and OE-AKH Bücker Bü.131B Jungmann (c/n 51) at Manching airfield for MBB Works Open Day 1974. Germany, Bavaria, Ingolstadt: OE-AKT Bücker Bü.133C Jungmeister (c/n 43) and OE-AKH Bücker Bü.131B Jungmann (c/n 51) at Manching airfield for MBB Works Open Day 1974.
Keywords: aerobatic, aeroplane, air transport, aircraft, airplane, aviation, lightplane

PMR-D9224
Germany, Bavaria, Ingolstadt: 90+85 Focke-Wulf-Piaggio FWP-149D (c/n 104) of Deutsche Luftwaffe at Manching airfield for MBB Works Open Day 1974.
Keywords: aircraft, air transport, aviation, airplane, aeroplane, trainer, military

PMR-D9223
Germany, Bavaria, Ingolstadt: Hispano Aviacion HA-1109 (licence-built Messerschmitt Bf.109G) at Manching airfield for MBB Works Open Day 1974.
Keywords: aircraft, military, aeroplane, airplane, aviation, air transport

PMR-D9222
Germany, Bavaria, Ingolstadt: 50+02 Transall C.160F (c/n V-3) of Deutsche Luftwaffe at Manching airfield for MBB Works Open Day 1974.
Keywords: aircraft, air transport, aviation, airplane, aeroplane, military

PMR-D9221
Germany, Bavaria, Ingolstadt: 50+02 Transall C.160F (c/n V-3) of Deutsche Luftwaffe at Manching airfield for MBB Works Open Day 1974.
Keywords: aircraft, air transport, aviation, airplane, aeroplane, military

PMR-D9220
Germany, Bavaria, Ingolstadt: D-HDCI MBB Bo.106 helicopter, prototype and sole example, (c/n S.84) at Manching airfield for MBB Works Open Day 1974.
Keywords: aircraft, aeroplane, airplane, aviation, air transport

PMR-D9219
Germany, Bavaria, Ingolstadt: D-IOIO Messerschmitt Bf.108B-2 Taifun (c/n 2064) at Manching airfield for MBB Works Open Day 1974.
Keywords: aircraft, air transport, aviation, airplane, aeroplane

Travel (292 files)

PMR143-04
Bulgaria, Sofia: equestrian memorial to the Russian liberators, standing before the Congress Building. Erected in 1907, it is the work of Italian sculptor Arnoldo Zocchi.
Keywords: capital city, metropolis, architecture, heritage, culture, historic, monument

PMR094-10
Austria, Krems: Renaissance oriel on the corner of the Rathaus (Town Hall) is the work of Master Benedict, 1548.
Keywords: architecture, traditional, picturesque, stone-carving, bulls-eye

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

PMR069-09
Italy, Venice: artist, displaying her work, with Isola San Giorgio across the lagoon
Keywords: Venezia, architecture, historic, heritage, palace, UNESCO

PMR048-11
Poland, Warsaw: the Barbican, the old town gate, from the inside, dates from the 16th century and formerly straddled a moat. Originally it had 7 separate gates and drawbridges. Ir separates the "old town" (Stare Miasto) and the "new town" (Nowe Miasto). In the foreground an artist displays his work
Keywords: architecture, red-brick, mediaeval, historic, heritage, castellations, pictures, paintings

PMR048-05
Poland, Warsaw: the birthplace of Marie Curie (reconstructed). She discovered POLONium and received the Nobel Prize for her work on radioactivity
Keywords: architecture, historic, heritage, physicist, chemist

PMR-D11827
Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Stralsund (Hansa Town): the huge ship-building hall, 300 metres long by 108 metres wide by 74 metres high, which started work in 1996, is one of the most modern in Europe.
Keywords: architecture, culture, Hanseatic League, heritage, indoor dockyard, ship-construction, steelwork, UNESCO World Heritage

PMR-D10756
England, West Sussex, Petworth (National Trust): a handsome, wrought iron gateway in the grounds of Petworth House, former home of the Percy family, Earls of Northumberland.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, mansion, country house, work of art, artistic

PMR015-14
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: the Rich Chapel in the Residenzmuseum, meticulously restored after complete destruction in WWII - scagliola work on walls and floor, side altar with monstrances, and ornate organ.
Keywords: Residence Museum, Wittelsbach, palace, heritage, culture, artistry

PMR015-13
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: the Rich Chapel in the Residenzmuseum, meticulously restored, after complete destruction in WWII - ceiling cupola with gold stucco-work on a blue ground.
Keywords: Residence Museum, Wittelsbach, palace, heritage, culture, artistry

PMR015-12
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: the Rich Chapel in the Residenzmuseum, meticulously restored, after complete destruction in WWII - scagliola work on the walls.
Keywords: Residence Museum, palace, Wittelsbach, culture, heritage, artistry

PMR-D9905
Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel, Ponta Delgada: the Presidential Palace in the gardens of Sant' Ana. Originally the home of the Correia family, who commissioned the British architect David Mocatta with the work in 1846.
Keywords: monument, picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, Neoclassical, architecture

PMR-D9904
Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel, Ponta Delgada: the Presidential Palace in the gardens of Sant' Ana. Originally the home of the Correia family, who commissioned the British architect David Mocatta with the work in 1846.
Keywords: monument, architecture, Neoclassical, heritage, historic, colourful, picturesque

PMR-D9903
Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel, Ponta Delgada: the Presidential Palace in the gardens of Sant' Ana. Originally the home of the Correia family, who commissioned the British architect David Mocatta with the work in 1846.
Keywords: monument, picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, Neoclassical, architecture

PMR-D9088
Argentina, Buenos Aires: the Basilica of San Francisco, built between 1731 and 1754 for the Franciscan Order. However the facade was completely rebuilt between 1907 and 1911 in Bavarian Baroque style, the work of architect Ernst Sackmann.
Keywords: South America, culture, heretage, historic, architecture, capital city, Latin America

PMR-D9086
Argentina, Buenos Aires: the Piramide de Mayo in Plaza de Mayo, was erected in 1811 to celebrate the first anniversary of the May Revolution, and is the city's oldest monument. The figure on the top is an allegory of Liberty, the work of French sculptor Joseph Dubourdieu.
Keywords: South America, artistic, culture, heritage, historic, statue, architecture, capital city, Latin America

PMR-D9081
Argentina, Buenos Aires: the Palace of Justice, the work of French architect Norbert Maillart, was inaugurated in 1910.
Keywords: South America, heritage, historic, Latin America, capital city, architecture, supreme court, court of justice, law courts

PMR-D9020
Chile, Punta Arenas: monument erected in 2004 to comemmorate the acquisition of the Magellan Straits for Chile on 21 September 1843 by the schooner Ancud (La Goleta Ancud). The sculptor was Guillermo Merino Pedrero.
Keywords: South America, historic, heritage, Patagonia, Andes, Latin America, culture, statues, bronze figures, work of art

PMR-D9017
Chile, Punta Arenas: the former Palace of Jose Montes Pello, who arrived from Spain in 1874, aged 19, and entered the cattle business, He bought land in Chile and Argentina and amassed one of the largest fortunes in the region. His residence was the work of architect Miguel Bonifetti and was completed in 1923, in the Italian neo-classical style.
Keywords: South America, mansion, luxurious, culture, architecture, Latin America, Andes, Patagonia, heritage, historic

PMR-D8603
Chile. Santiago: Simon Bolivar monument to American liberty in the Plaza de Armas. Erected on 25th April 1836, a work of the Italian sculptor Francesco Orselino:
Keywords: South America, Latin America, sculpture, art, artistic, culture

PMR-D8595
Chile. Santiago: La Moneda, the Presidential Palace, the work of Italian architect Joaquin Toesca was completed in 1805 and functioned as a mint until 1929. President Salvador Allende committed suicide here after the military coup d'etat in 1973. South facade of the building.
Keywords: South America, historic, architecture, Latin America, park, heritage

PMR-D8594
Chile. Santiago: La Moneda, the Presidential Palace, the work of Italian architect Joaquin Toesca was completed in 1805 and functioned as a mint until 1929. President Salvador Allende committed suicide here after the military coup d'etat in 1973.
Keywords: South America, historic, architecture, Latin America, park, heritage

PMR-D8591
Chile. Santiago: Club Hipico de Santiago, a racecourse for horses, founded in 1869. The stadium building is the work of architect Josue Smith Solar and can accommodate 50,000 spectators. It was declared an Historic National Monument in 1992, being the oldest such course on the continent.
Keywords: South America, sport of kings, equestrian, racetrack, Longchamp, betting, horse-racing, Latin America

PMR-D8355
Greece, Island of Naxos: Portara or lintel of the unfinished Temple of Apollo on the islet of Palatia. Work was begun in 530 BC by the tyrant Lygdamis with the intention of making it the largest temple in Greece, but the plan proved too ambitious. View shortly after sunset.
Keywords: Greek Islands, ruin, archeology, culture, heritage, historic, architecture, Cyclades, island hopping, Hellas

PMR-D8354
Greece, Island of Naxos: Portara or lintel of the unfinished Temple of Apollo on the islet of Palatia. Work was begun in 530 BC by the tyrant Lygdamis with the intention of making it the largest temple in Greece, but the plan proved too ambitious. View shortly after sunset.
Keywords: Greek Islands, ruin, archeology, culture, heritage, historic, architecture, Cyclades, island hopping, Hellas

PMR-D8350
Greece, Island of Naxos: Portara or lintel of the unfinished Temple of Apollo on the islet of Palatia. Work was begun in 530 BC by the tyrant Lygdamis with the intention of making it the largest temple in Greece, but the plan proved too ambitious.
Keywords: Greek Islands, ruin, archeology, culture, heritage, historic, architecture, Cyclades, island hopping, Hellas

PMR-D8348
Greece, Island of Naxos: Portara or lintel of the unfinished Temple of Apollo on the islet of Palatia. Work was begun in 530 BC by the tyrant Lygdamis with the intention of making it the largest temple in Greece, but the plan proved too ambitious.
Keywords: Greek Islands, ruin, archeology, culture, heritage, historic, architecture, Cyclades, island hopping, Hellas

PMR-D8249
Germany, Niedersachsen, Wolfenbüttel: the Lessing Theatre was opened in 1909 with a performance of "Nathan der Weise" by Gotthold Ephraim Lessing. Between 2007 and 2013 it was closed for radical reconstruction work, so that only the facade is original. Germany, Niedersachsen, WolfenbÃ¼ttel: the Lessing Theatre was opened in 1909 with a performance of "Nathan der Weise" by Gotthold Ephraim Lessing. Between 2007 and 2013 it was closed for radical reconstruction work, so that only the facade is original.
Keywords: culture, architecture, heritage, historic, drama, stage

PMR-D8055
Norway, Oslo: Vigeland Sculpture Park within Frogner Park, a collection of the life work of sculptor Gustav Vigeland (1869-1943), comprising more than 200 sculptures of bronze, granite and forged iron set around a central monolith. Frogner Pond, seen from the main bridge.
Keywords: picturesque, statues, culture, artistic, architecture, Scandinavia, capital city

PMR-D8054
Norway, Oslo: Vigeland Sculpture Park within Frogner Park, a collection of the life work of sculptor Gustav Vigeland (1869-1943), comprising more than 200 sculptures of bronze, granite and forged iron set around a central monolith.
Keywords: picturesque, statues, culture, artistic, architecture, Scandinavia, capital city

PMR-D8053
Norway, Oslo: Vigeland Sculpture Park within Frogner Park, a collection of the life work of sculptor Gustav Vigeland (1869-1943), comprising more than 200 sculptures of bronze, granite and forged iron. Scenes of Norwegian family life surround the central monolith.
Keywords: picturesque, capital city, Scandinavia, architecture, artistic, culture, statues, doubt. regret, persuasion, compassion

PMR-D8052
Norway, Oslo: Vigeland Sculpture Park within Frogner Park, a collection of the life work of sculptor Gustav Vigeland (1869-1943), comprising more than 200 sculptures of bronze, granite and forged iron. Scenes of Norwegian family life surround the central monolith.
Keywords: picturesque, statues, culture, artistic, architecture, Scandinavia, capital city

PMR-D8051
Norway, Oslo: Vigeland Sculpture Park within Frogner Park, a collection of the life work of sculptor Gustav Vigeland (1869-1943), comprising more than 200 sculptures of bronze, granite and forged iron set around a central monolith. A forged iron gateway with female figures.
Keywords: picturesque, statues, culture, artistic, architecture, Scandinavia, capital city

PMR-D8050
Norway, Oslo: Vigeland Sculpture Park within Frogner Park, a collection of the life work of sculptor Gustav Vigeland (1869-1943), comprising more than 200 sculptures of bronze, granite and forged iron set around a central monolith.
Keywords: picturesque, statues, culture, artistic, architecture, Scandinavia, capital city

PMR-D8049
Norway, Oslo: Vigeland Sculpture Park within Frogner Park, a collection of the life work of sculptor Gustav Vigeland (1869-1943), comprising more than 200 sculptures of bronze, granite and forged iron. Scenes of Norwegian family life surround the central monolith.
Keywords: picturesque, statues, culture, artistic, architecture, Scandinavia, capital city

PMR-D8048
Norway, Oslo: Vigeland Sculpture Park within Frogner Park, a collection of the life work of sculptor Gustav Vigeland (1869-1943), comprising more than 200 sculptures of bronze, granite and forged iron. The central monolith.
Keywords: picturesque, statues, culture, artistic, architecture, Scandinavia, capital city

PMR-D8047
Norway, Oslo: Vigeland Sculpture Park within Frogner Park, a collection of the life work of sculptor Gustav Vigeland (1869-1943), comprising more than 200 sculptures of bronze, granite and forged iron. Scenes of Norwegian family life surround the central monolith.
Keywords: picturesque, statues, culture, artistic, architecture, Scandinavia, capital city

PMR-D8046
Norway, Oslo: Vigeland Sculpture Park within Frogner Park, a collection of the life work of sculptor Gustav Vigeland (1869-1943), comprising more than 200 sculptures of bronze, granite and forged iron. The central monolith.
Keywords: picturesque, statues, culture, artistic, architecture, Scandinavia, capital city

PMR-D8045
Norway, Oslo: Vigeland Sculpture Park within Frogner Park, a collection of the life work of sculptor Gustav Vigeland (1869-1943), comprising more than 200 sculptures of bronze, granite and forged iron. The central monolith surrounded by sculptures of Norwegian family life.
Keywords: picturesque, statues, culture, artistic, architecture, Scandinavia, capital city

PMR-D8044
Norway, Oslo: Vigeland Sculpture Park within Frogner Park, a collection of the life work of sculptor Gustav Vigeland (1869-1943), comprising more than 200 sculptures of bronze, granite and forged iron set around a central monolith.
Keywords: picturesque, capital city, Scandinavia, architecture, artistic, culture, statues

PMR-D8043
Norway, Oslo: Vigeland Sculpture Park within Frogner Park, a collection of the life work of sculptor Gustav Vigeland (1869-1943), comprising more than 200 sculptures of bronze, granite and forged iron set around a central monolith.
Keywords: picturesque, statues, culture, artistic, architecture, Scandinavia, capital city

PMR-D8042
Norway, Oslo: Vigeland Sculpture Park within Frogner Park, a collection of the life work of sculptor Gustav Vigeland (1869-1943), comprising more than 200 sculptures of bronze, granite and forged iron set around a central monolith.
Keywords: picturesque, statues, culture, artistic, architecture, Scandinavia, capital city

PMR-D8040
Norway, Oslo: Vigeland Sculpture Park within Frogner Park, a collection of the life work of sculptor Gustav Vigeland (1869-1943), comprising more than 200 sculptures of bronze, granite and forged iron set around a central monolith.
Keywords: picturesque, statues, culture, artistic, architecture, Scandinavia, capital city

PMR-D8039
Norway, Oslo: Vigeland Sculpture Park within Frogner Park, a collection of the life work of sculptor Gustav Vigeland (1869-1943), comprising more than 200 sculptures of bronze, granite and forged iron set around a central monolith.
Keywords: picturesque, statues, culture, artistic, architecture, Scandinavia, capital city

PMR-D7931
Germany, Bavaria, Mittelfranken, Schillingsfürst: baroque castle of the Princes of Hohenlohe-Schillingsfürst, now a falconry centre and health resort. Elaborate stucco-work covers the walls and ceiling of the great hall.
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, Romantische Strasse, Romantic Road, culture, mediaeval, heritage, historic, colourful

PMR-D7740
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Pfronten: Baroque interior of the Catholic parish church of St. Georg, at Aidling, Riegsee.
Keywords: architecture, stucco-work, altar, gilded

PMR-D7644
Morocco, Rabat: landscaping work in progress next to the city walls.
Keywords: Africa, Bou Regreg, Sala Colonia, royal city, capital city, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb

PMR-D7643
Morocco, Rabat: landscaping work in progress next to the city walls.
Keywords: Africa, Bou Regreg, Sala Colonia, royal city, capital city, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb

PMR-D7526
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.
The walls and column arches are covered with the finest stucco work.
Keywords: Africa, Maghreb, Islam, Muslim, architecture, culture, national heritage, historic, artistic

PMR-D7411
Morocco, Meknes: inside a clothing supplier in a soukh. The embroidery-work is mostly done by men.
Keywords: Africa, royal city, culture, Maghreb, rag trade, dress

PMR-D7410
Morocco, Meknes: inside a clothing supplier in a soukh. The embroidery-work is mostly done by men.
Keywords: Africa, royal city, culture, Maghreb, rag trade, dress

PMR-D6655
Northern Ireland, Belfast: Belfast City Hall is a work of architect Sir Alfred Brumwell Thomas, and was completed in 1906 in a baroque revival style using Portland stone. Statue of Queen Victoria with allegorical figures representing the textile and ship-building industries.
Keywords: heritage, historic, architecture, classical, culture, masonry, capital city, metropolis, monument

PMR-D6653
Northern Ireland, Belfast: Belfast City Hall is a work of architect Sir Alfred Brumwell Thomas, and was completed in 1906 in a baroque revival style using Portland stone. View from the south-east, showing the corner towers.
Keywords: heritage, historic, architecture, classical, culture, masonry, capital city, metropolis

PMR-D6652
Northern Ireland, Belfast: Belfast City Hall is a work of architect Sir Alfred Brumwell Thomas, and was completed in 1906 in a baroque revival style using Portland stone. South facade.
Keywords: heritage, historic, architecture, classical, culture, masonry, capital city, metropolis

PMR-D6651
Northern Ireland, Belfast: Belfast City Hall is a work of architect Sir Alfred Brumwell Thomas, and was completed in 1906 in a baroque revival style using Portland stone. Statue of Queen Victoria with allegorical figures representing the textile and ship-building industries.
Keywords: heritage, historic, architecture, classical, culture, masonry, capital city, metropolis, monument

PMR-D6334
Germany, Bavaria, Mittelfranken, Dinkelsbühl: the gothic High Altar (with crucifixion scene 1490 AD) in St. George's Minster, is thought to be the work of a Bamberg master.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, woodcarving, art

PMR-D6180
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Landsberg am Lech: historic Rathaus (town hall) with a baroque facade with stucco-work by Dominikus Zimmernann (1719).
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D5884
Oman, Nizwa: topiary work outside the walls of the modernised soukhs.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, business, trade, architecture

PMR-D5240
Uzbekistan, Samarkand: the Shah-i-Zinda ("Living King") necropolis contains about 28 mausoleums and mosques, dating from 11th to 18th centuries, but most were built during the reign of Timur (Tamerlane): facade and iwan of the Khodja Ahmad mausoleum (14th century), has finest glazed terracotta work in the northern section.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, tiles, faience, glazed, polychrome, ornamentation, decoration, arabesques

PMR-D4884
People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Turpan: the Emin minaret adjoins the Uyghur mosque in Turpan. Built in 1777 , it is 44 metres high, the highest minaret in China. The geometrical and floral patterns on the sun-dried bricks are typical Uighur work.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, archeology, ancient, historical, antiquity, culture, heritage, architecture, adobe, tower, Turfan

PMR-D4883
People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Turpan: the Emin minaret adjoins the Uyghur mosque in Turpan. Built in 1777 , it is 44 metres high, the highest minaret in China. The geometrical and floral patterns on the sun-dried bricks are typical Uyghur work.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, archeology, ancient, historical, antiquity, culture, heritage, architecture, adobe, tower, Turfan

PMR-D4158
Turkey, Aydin Province, Didyma: the huge Temple of Apollo, measuring 120 m. long by 60 m. wide, was begun in the 3rd century BC, worked on for 300 years,but never completed. The Oracle of Didyma may go back to 1000 BC, rivalling Delphi.
Aerial view of the site.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, picturesque, Roman, Greek, architecture, Aegean, sailing ship, Bahriyeli C, cruising, heritage, Hellenic

PMR-D4157
Turkey, Aydin Province, Didyma: the huge Temple of Apollo, measuring 120 m. long by 60 m. wide, was begun in the 3rd century BC, worked on for 300 years,but never completed. The Oracle of Didyma may go back to 1000 BC, rivalling Delphi.
Damaged figure of a lion.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, picturesque, Roman, Greek, architecture, Aegean, sailing ship, Bahriyeli C, cruising, heritage, Hellenic

PMR-D4156
Turkey, Aydin Province, Didyma: the huge Temple of Apollo, measuring 120 m. long by 60 m. wide, was begun in the 3rd century BC, worked on for 300 years,but never completed. The Oracle of Didyma may go back to 1000 BC, rivalling Delphi.
Mythical sea creatures on a panel at the base of one of the columns.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, picturesque, Roman, Greek, architecture, Aegean, sailing ship, Bahriyeli C, cruising, heritage, Hellenic

PMR-D4155
Turkey, Aydin Province, Didyma: the huge Temple of Apollo, measuring 120 m. long by 60 m. wide, was begun in the 3rd century BC, worked on for 300 years,but never completed. The Oracle of Didyma may go back to 1000 BC, rivalling Delphi.
Two re-erected Ionic columns with architrave.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, picturesque, Roman, Greek, architecture, Aegean, sailing ship, Bahriyeli C, cruising, heritage, Hellenic

PMR-D4154
Turkey, Aydin Province, Didyma: the huge Temple of Apollo, measuring 120 m. long by 60 m. wide, was begun in the 3rd century BC, worked on for 300 years,but never completed. The Oracle of Didyma may go back to 1000 BC, rivalling Delphi.
Two re-erected Ionic columns with architrave.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, picturesque, Roman, Greek, architecture, Aegean, sailing ship, Bahriyeli C, cruising, heritage, Hellenic

PMR-D4153
Turkey, Aydin Province, Didyma: the huge Temple of Apollo, measuring 120 m. long by 60 m. wide, was begun in the 3rd century BC, worked on for 300 years,but never completed. The Oracle of Didyma may go back to 1000 BC, rivalling Delphi.
Many such Medusa-heads originally adorned the architrave.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, picturesque, Roman, Greek, architecture, Aegean, sailing ship, Bahriyeli C, cruising, heritage, Hellenic

PMR-D4152
Turkey, Aydin Province, Didyma: the huge Temple of Apollo, measuring 120 m. long by 60 m. wide, was begun in the 3rd century BC, worked on for 300 years,but never completed. The Oracle of Didyma may go back to 1000 BC, rivalling Delphi.
The bull's head is a frequently used motiv for column capitals.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, picturesque, Roman, Greek, architecture, Aegean, sailing ship, Bahriyeli C, cruising, heritage, Hellenic

PMR-D4151
Turkey, Aydin Province, Didyma: the huge Temple of Apollo, measuring 120 m. long by 60 m. wide, was begun in the 3rd century BC, worked on for 300 years,but never completed. The Oracle of Didyma may go back to 1000 BC, rivalling Delphi. The Pronaos with double row of columns which were completed. Remains of a round well in front of the temple.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, picturesque, Roman, Greek, architecture, Aegean, sailing ship, Bahriyeli C, cruising, heritage, Hellenic

PMR-D4150
Turkey, Aydin Province, Didyma: the huge Temple of Apollo, measuring 120 m. long by 60 m. wide, was begun in the 3rd century BC, worked on for 300 years,but never completed. The Oracle of Didyma may go back to 1000 BC, rivalling Delphi.
Carved base of a column with carved panels of fantasies.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, picturesque, Roman, Greek, architecture, Aegean, sailing ship, Bahriyeli C, cruising, heritage, Hellenic

PMR-D4149
Turkey, Aydin Province, Didyma: the huge Temple of Apollo, measuring 120 m. long by 60 m. wide, was begun in the 3rd century BC, worked on for 300 years,but never completed. The Oracle of Didyma may go back to 1000 BC, rivalling Delphi.
Carved base of a column with modified "Greek Key" pattern.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, picturesque, Roman, Greek, architecture, Aegean, sailing ship, Bahriyeli C, cruising, heritage, Hellenic

PMR-D4148
Turkey, Aydin Province, Didyma: the huge Temple of Apollo, measuring 120 m. long by 60 m. wide, was begun in the 3rd century BC, worked on for 300 years,but never completed. The Oracle of Didyma may go back to 1000 BC, rivalling Delphi.
Carved column head with fantasies.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, picturesque, Roman, Greek, architecture, Aegean, sailing ship, Bahriyeli C, cruising, heritage, Hellenic

PMR-D4147
Turkey, Aydin Province, Didyma: the huge Temple of Apollo, measuring 120 m. long by 60 m. wide, was begun in the 3rd century BC, worked on for 300 years,but never completed. The Oracle of Didyma may go back to 1000 BC, rivalling Delphi.
Carved column head with a pair of Griffins.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, picturesque, Roman, Greek, architecture, Aegean, sailing ship, Bahriyeli C, cruising, heritage, Hellenic

PMR-D4146
Turkey, Aydin Province, Didyma: the huge Temple of Apollo, measuring 120 m. long by 60 m. wide, was begun in the 3rd century BC, worked on for 300 years,but never completed. The Oracle of Didyma (the Branchidae) may go back to 1000 BC, rivalling Delphi.
Part of the Adyton (interior), originally planted with laurels, and reserved to the priests.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, picturesque, Roman, Greek, architecture, Aegean, sailing ship, Bahriyeli C, cruising, heritage, Hellenic

PMR-D4145
Turkey, Aydin Province, Didyma: the huge Temple of Apollo, measuring 120 m. long by 60 m. wide, was begun in the 3rd century BC, worked on for 300 years,but never completed. The Oracle of Didyma(the Branchidae) may go back to 1000 BC, rivalling Delphi.
The drums of a complete fallen column.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, picturesque, Roman, Greek, architecture, Aegean, sailing ship, Bahriyeli C, cruising, heritage, Hellenic

PMR-D4144
Turkey, Aydin Province, Didyma: the huge Temple of Apollo, measuring 120 m. long by 60 m. wide, was begun in the 3rd century BC, worked on for 300 years,but never completed. The Oracle of Didyma (the Branchidae) may go back to 1000 BC, rivalling Delphi.
Steps leading up to the Stylobate. with two re-erected columns on the long side.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, picturesque, Roman, Greek, architecture, Aegean, sailing ship, Bahriyeli C, cruising, heritage, Hellenic

PMR-D4143
Turkey, Aydin Province, Didyma: the huge Temple of Apollo, measuring 120 m. long by 60 m. wide, was begun in the 3rd century BC, worked on for 300 years,but never completed. The Oracle of Didyma (the Branchidae) may go back to 1000 BC, rivalling Delphi.
Steps leading up to the Stylobate. with two re-erected columns on the long side.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, picturesque, Roman, Greek, architecture, Aegean, sailing ship, Bahriyeli C, cruising, heritage, Hellenic

PMR-D4109
Turkey, Bozburun Peninsula: ruined houses and working surfaces in the deserted Greek village of Kalamaki.
Keywords: maritime, Aegean , cruising, Bahriyeli C, picturesque, sailing ship, ruins, archeology, historic

PMR-D4108
Turkey, Bozburun Peninsula: ruined houses and working surfaces in the deserted Greek village of Kalamaki.
Keywords: maritime, Aegean , cruising, Bahriyeli C, picturesque, sailing ship, ruins, archeology, historic

PMR-D0870
Myanmar, Mandalay: the pagoda of Kyautawgyi Paya, covered with gided filligree-work, with its impressive "hti" or umbrella.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, architecture, colourful, religious, Burma

PMR-D0679
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Freising: interior of Freising Cathedral (Mariendom) which has a Romanesque crypt where the tomb of St. Corbinian is to be found, as well as the "Bestiensaule" ("column of the beasts") a fine example of Romanesque carving. The frescoes are the work of the Asam Brothers and the altar carvings are by Ignaz Gunther. Here: a detail of the rococo carving - a cherub.
Keywords: architecture, Bishopric, rococo, basilica, Romanesque , Corbinian Cathedral

PMR-D0678
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Freising: interior of Freising Cathedral (Mariendom) which has a Romanesque crypt where the tomb of St. Corbinian is to be found, as well as the "Bestiensaule" ("column of the beasts") a fine example of Romanesque carving. The frescoes are the work of the Asam Brothers and the altar carvings are by Ignaz Gunther.
Keywords: architecture, Bishopric, Corbinian Cathedral, Romanesque , basilica, rococo

PMR-D0560
Thailand, Chonburi: Anek Kusala Sala (Viharnra Sien), a collection of works of art presented by China in a building completed in 1993 - detail of a pavilion roof with Chinese dragons.
Keywords: Siam, temples, Buddhist

PMR-D0558
Thailand, Chonburi: Anek Kusala Sala (Viharnra Sien), a collection of works of art presented by China in a building completed in 1993 - detail of a colourful Chinese dragon on the roof of a pavilion.
Keywords: Siam, temples, Buddhist

PMR-D0557
Thailand, Chonburi: Anek Kusala Sala (Viharnra Sien), a collection of works of art presented by China in a building completed in 1993 - view of the second floor terrace with Chinese figures, and the lake beyond.
Keywords: Siam, temples, Buddhist

PMR-D0556
Thailand, Chonburi: Anek Kusala Sala (Viharnra Sien), a collection of works of art presented by China in a building completed in 1993 - the magnificent shrine of Lu Dong Bin, one of the eight immortals.
Keywords: Siam, temples, Buddhist

PMR-D0555
Thailand, Chonburi: Anek Kusala Sala (Viharnra Sien), a collection of works of art presented by China in a building completed in 1993 - a gilded Thai kinara figure welcomes visitors.
Keywords: Siam, temples, Buddhist

PMR-D0554
Thailand, Chonburi: Anek Kusala Sala (Viharnra Sien), a collection of works of art presented by China in a building completed in 1993 - bronze figure of a Shao Lin martial arts master.
Keywords: Siam, temples, Buddhist

PMR-D0553
Thailand, Chonburi: Anek Kusala Sala (Viharnra Sien), a collection of works of art presented by China in a building completed in 1993 - 18 bronze, life-size figures of Shao Lin monks, each demonstrating a different type of martial art.
Keywords: Siam, temples, Buddhist

PMR-D0552
Thailand, Chonburi: Anek Kusala Sala (Viharnra Sien), a collection of works of art presented by China in a building completed in 1993 - Chinese figures on the second floor terrace.
Keywords: Siam, temples, Buddhist

PMR-D0551
Thailand, Chonburi: Anek Kusala Sala (Viharnra Sien), a collection of works of art presented by China in a building completed in 1993 - colourful Chinese dragon coiled round a pillar.
Keywords: Siam, temples, Buddhist

PMR-D0550
Thailand, Chonburi: Anek Kusala Sala (Viharnra Sien), a collection of works of art presented by China in a building completed in 1993 - bronze figure of Lao Tsu, founder of Taoism (centre).
Keywords: Siam, temples, Buddhist

PMR-D0549
Thailand, Chonburi: Anek Kusala Sala (Viharnra Sien), a collection of works of art presented by China in a building completed in 1993 - granite Peking lions and Chinese figures guarding the entrance to a shrine.
Keywords: Siam, temples, Buddhist

PMR-D0548
Thailand, Chonburi: Anek Kusala Sala (Viharnra Sien), a collection of works of art presented by China in a building completed in 1993 - statue of the Eight Immortals Crossing the Ocean.
Keywords: Siam, temples, Buddhist

PMR-D0321
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schleissheim: vestibule from the main staircase of the New Palace completed in 1727 for Elector Max Emanuel of Bavaria by Enrico Zuccalli and Joseph Effner.
Keywords: architecture, fluted pilasters, Ionic columns, stucco work, Schloss Schleissheim, Baroque architecture, Schleißheimer Schloß

PMR-D0244
Jordan: Petra, a Nabataean city, probably dating from 500-600 BC, later administered by the Romans, in part carved out of the rose-red sandstone rocks of the Wadi Araba. Famous as "the rose-red city, half as old as time", Petra has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1985.

Partially worked/ long ruined (?) feature in the cliffs on the path up to the "monastery".
Keywords: archeology, rock tombcaves, archeological, excavations, geological, geology, ruins, colourful, strata, multicoloured, graining, Graeco-Roman architecture, Egyptian architecture

PMR-D0236
Jordan: Petra, a Nabataean city, probably dating from 500-600 BC, later administered by the Romans, in part carved out of the rose-red sandstone rocks of the Wadi Araba. Famous as "the rose-red city, half as old as time", Petra has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1985.

Remains of the red and white stucco-work on the wall of the free-standing Great Temple.
Keywords: archeology, Egyptian architecture, Graeco-Roman architecture, graining, multicoloured, strata, colourful, ruins, geology, geological, excavations, archeological, rock tombcaves

PMR-D0222
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: ceiling fresco of the god Helios in his chariot in the Great Stone Hall of Nymphenburg Palace, the work of Johann Baptist Zimmermann.
Keywords: München, magnificence, splendour, pomp, Schloss Nymphenburg, Wittelsbach Family

PMR-D0221
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: gilded Baroque stucco-work in the Great Stone Hall of Nymphenburg Palace, the work of Francois de Cuvillies.
Keywords: München, magnificence, splendour, pomp, Schloss Nymphenburg, Wittelsbach Family

PMR-D0118
Libya: Ghat, a desert city in the south-west of Libya, on the border with Algeria, in the Fezzan region. Population is about 22,000, mostly Tuareg. A jewellery maker at work in his shop.
Keywords: Maghreb, ancient town, historic town, Berber

PMR348-06
India, Agra: Itimad-ud-daulah, the tomb of Persian, Mirza Ghiyas Beg, built 1622-1628 by Nur Jahan, was the first all-marble Moghul building, and the first to use extensive 'pietra dura' inlay work. It is regarded as a forerunner of the Taj Mahal.
Keywords: architecture, historic, heritage, imposing, culture, symmetry

PMR342-09
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Lindau: the former church of St. Peter (11th century), now a war memorial, contains original frescoes by Hans Holbein.
Keywords: island, Swabia, Bodensee, Lake Constance, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, work of art, paintings

PMR323-11
USSR, Leningrad: Nicholas I Monument, designed by Montferrand, the architect of St. Isaac's Cathedral, and unveiled in 1859. The allegorical figures have features of the Tsar's wife and daughters who commissioned the work.
Keywords: metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, equestrian, statue, St. Petersburg

PMR317-09
Poland, Cracow: the local artists display their work against the town wall, on both sides of the Florianska Gate.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, heritage, paintings, art display, artistic

PMR286-07
Turkey, Didyma: the huge Temple of Apollo, measuring 120 metres long by 60 metres wide, was begun in the 3rd century BC, worked on for 300 years, but never completed. The Oracle of Didyma probably goes back as far as 1000 BC and rivalled that of Delphi in influence and was older.
General view of the temple.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, picturesque, national heritage, Roman, Greek, architecture

PMR286-06
Turkey, Didyma: the huge Temple of Apollo, measuring 120 metres long by 60 metres wide, was begun in the 3rd century BC, worked on for 300 years, but never completed. The Oracle of Didyma probably goes back as far as 1000 BC and rivalled that of Delphi in influence and was older.
Capital, from one of the Ionic columns.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, picturesque, national heritage, Roman, Greek, architecture

PMR286-05
Turkey, Didyma: the huge Temple of Apollo, measuring 120 metres long by 60 metres wide, was begun in the 3rd century BC, worked on for 300 years, but never completed. The Oracle of Didyma probably goes back as far as 1000 BC and rivalled that of Delphi in influence and was older. Griffin, one of many adorning the frieze of the Adyton, or main hall.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, picturesque, national heritage, Roman, Greek, architecture

PMR286-04
Turkey, Didyma: the huge Temple of Apollo, measuring 120 metres long by 60 metres wide, was begun in the 3rd century BC, worked on for 300 years, but never completed. The Oracle of Didyma probably goes back as far as 1000 BC and rivalled that of Delphi in influence and was older. Interior: in the foreground once stood a small building, 10 metres high, where the Oracle was situated.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, picturesque, national heritage, Roman, Greek, architecture

PMR286-03
Turkey, Didyma: the huge Temple of Apollo, measuring 120 metres long by 60 metres wide, was begun in the 3rd century BC, worked on for 300 years, but never completed. The Oracle of Didyma probably goes back as far as 1000 BC and rivalled that of Delphi in influence and was older. Impressive carvings on the bases of the massive columns.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, picturesque, national heritage, Roman, Greek, architecture

PMR286-02
Turkey, Didyma: the huge Temple of Apollo, measuring 120 metres long by 60 metres wide, was begun in the 3rd century BC, worked on for 300 years, but never completed. The Oracle of Didyma probably goes back as far as 1000 BC and rivalled that of Delphi in influence and was older. One of a number of heads of Medusa, which occupied places of honour on the entablature.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, picturesque, national heritage, Roman, Greek, architecture

PMR239-12
Germany, Bremen: view of the working windmill from the Herdentorsteinweg Bridge with reflections in the water.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful

PMR239-11
Germany, Bremen: a working windmill surrounded by colourful flower beds and parkland in the centre of the city.
Keywords: metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, gardens, landscape

PMR229-03
Greece, Mycenae: the famous Lion Gate, entrance to the Acropolis, dating back to 1350-30 BC, seen from the approach, The carving of the lions in Cretan work.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, architecture, classical, heritage, monument

PMR229-01
Greece, Mycenae: the famous Lion Gate, entrance to the Acropolis, dating back to 1350-30 BC, seen from above. The carving of the lions in Cretan work.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, architecture, classical, heritage, monument

PMR222-07
Austria, Styria, Eisenerz: view of the workings of the Erzberg from the outskirts of the mining town.
Keywords: industrial, mining, architecture, raw materials, excavation

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

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

PMR-D3664
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: student from the art school at work.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, tourist attraction, historic, architecture

PMR-D3663
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: student from the art school at work.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, tourist attraction, historic, architecture

PMR-D3662
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: student from the art school at work.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, tourist attraction, historic, architecture

PMR-D3661
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: students from the art school at work.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, tourist attraction, historic, architecture

PMR-D3504
Germany, Lower Saxony, Hildesheim: the Rokokohaus (1757) with stucco-work facade sandwiched between the timber-framed Stadtschänke (1666) and the Wollenwebergildehaus (Wool-weavers' Guildhouse) (ca. 1600) on the Marktplatz. All rebuilt after wartime destruction.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR-D3421
Germany, Saxony-Anhalt, Magdeburg: the first Gothic building on German territory was the cathedral, which began as Romanesque in 1209. A fortification stood on the site already in 805. The Miracle-working "black" Madonna and Child dating from about 1280, in the south aisle.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, mediaeval, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, stone carving

PMR-D3342
Germany, Swiss Saxony (Sächsische Schweiz): the Wettin Obelisk, erected in 1889, the work of local stonemason Dachser from Schandau, celebrates the 800th anniversary of the House of Wettin, and stands on the Lilienstein, a spectacular sandstone rock massif.
Keywords: picturesque, heritage, Swiss Saxony, sandstone, outcrops, rock formations, fantastic, geology, geological, faults , erosion, landscape, countryside, monument, jubilee

PMR-D3341
Germany, Swiss Saxony (Sächsische Schweiz): the Wettin Obelisk, erected in 1889, the work of local stonemason Dachser from Schandau, celebrates the 800th anniversary of the House of Wettin, and stands on the Lilienstein, a spectacular sandstone rock massif.
Keywords: picturesque, heritage, Swiss Saxony, sandstone, outcrops, rock formations, fantastic, geology, geological, faults , erosion, landscape, countryside, monument, jubilee

PMR-D3270
Germany, Saxony, Pirna: interior of the Gothic parish church, St Marien, built 1502-46, with the notable late-Renaissance altar of Pirna sandstone, work of the Schwenke Brothers. The roof vaulting displays much decoration.
Keywords: historic, heritage, mediaeval, architecture, vaulting, rib-vaulting

PMR-D3078
Bahrain, Muharraq: a newly renovated tradional burgher house now containing the Busaad Art Museum, based on the works of talented local artist, Ebrahim Busaad.
Keywords: oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, Sheikh, dwelling, architecture, artistic

PMR-D1523
Nepal: village woman returning after field work, with the campsite in the background.
Keywords: architecture, mountains, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1345
People's Republic of China, Tibet, Gyantse: colourful stucco work on the upper "drum" of the Kumbum, Pelkor Chode Monastery.
Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage

PMR-D2571
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. Khalvat-e Karim Khani (Karim Khan Nook) dates from 1759. Exquisite faience work.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, metropolis, capital city, luxury, pomp, ostentation

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

PMR-D2395
Iran, Shiraz: tomb of the famous poet Hafez (1325-89), born in Shiraz, and probably Iran's most popular poet. A book of his collected works can be found in most homes in the country. A faience panel exquisitely decorated with roses and birds in the adjacent gardens.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, literature, poetry, garden, flowers, monument, tiling, arabesques

PMR-D2394
Iran, Shiraz: tomb of the famous poet Hafez (1325-89), born in Shiraz, and probably Iran's most popular poet. A book of his collected works can be found in most homes in the country. The octagonal pavilion enclosing his tombstone is much visited.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, literature, poetry, garden, flowers, monument

PMR-D2393
Iran, Shiraz: tomb of the famous poet Hafez (1325-89), born in Shiraz, and probably Iran's most popular poet. A book of his collected works can be found in most homes in the country.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, literature, poetry, garden, flowers, monument

PMR475-08
Spain, Catelonia, Barcelona, Montjuic: view from the roof of the Joan Miró Museum, the Fundació Miró, with pool in the foreground.
Keywords: culture, creation, artistic, modern art, work of art, display

PMR-D1923
England, Cheshire, Styal: Quarry Bank Mill (National Trust), a preserved, working cotton mill, founded by Samuel Greg in 1784. It was regarded as a model of enlightened paternalistic care, providing schooling, medical care and housing for its workers.
Keywords: historic, social responsibility, apprentices, worker-care, cotton, industrial architecture, architecture, preservation, conservation, machinery, weaving, cloth, heritage, industrial revolution

PMR-D1922
England, Cheshire, Styal: Quarry Bank Mill (National Trust), a preserved, working cotton mill, founded by Samuel Greg in 1784. It was regarded as a model of enlightened paternalistic care, providing schooling, medical care and housing for its workers.
Keywords: historic, social responsibility, apprentices, worker-care, cotton, industrial architecture, architecture, preservation, conservation, machinery, weaving, cloth, heritage, industrial revolution

PMR-D1921
England, Cheshire, Styal: Quarry Bank Mill (National Trust), a preserved, working cotton mill, founded by Samuel Greg in 1784. It was regarded as a model of enlightened paternalistic care, providing schooling, medical care and housing for its workers.
Here: workers' housing in Styal village.
Keywords: historic, social responsibility, apprentices, worker-care, cotton, industrial architecture, architecture, preservation, conservation, machinery, weaving, cloth, heritage, industrial revolution

PMR-D1920
England, Cheshire, Styal: Quarry Bank Mill (National Trust), a preserved, working cotton mill, founded by Samuel Greg in 1784. It was regarded as a model of enlightened paternalistic care, providing schooling, medical care and housing for its workers.
Here: workers' housing in Styal village.
Keywords: historic, social responsibility, apprentices, worker-care, cotton, industrial architecture, architecture, preservation, conservation, machinery, weaving, cloth, heritage, industrial revolution

PMR-D1918
England, Cheshire, Styal: Quarry Bank Mill (National Trust), a preserved, working cotton mill, founded by Samuel Greg in 1784. It was regarded as a model of enlightened paternalistic care, providing schooling, medical care and housing for its workers.
Here: workers' housing in Styal village.
Keywords: historic, social responsibility, apprentices, worker-care, cotton, industrial architecture, architecture, preservation, conservation, machinery, weaving, cloth, heritage, industrial revolution

PMR-D1917
England, Cheshire, Styal: Quarry Bank Mill (National Trust), a preserved, working cotton mill, founded by Samuel Greg in 1784. It was regarded as a model of enlightened paternalistic care, providing schooling, medical care and housing for its workers.
Here: the Apprentice House.
Keywords: historic, social responsibility, apprentices, worker-care, cotton, industrial architecture, architecture, preservation, conservation, machinery, weaving, cloth, heritage, industrial revolution

PMR-D1916
England, Cheshire, Styal: Quarry Bank Mill (National Trust), a preserved, working cotton mill, founded by Samuel Greg in 1784. It was regarded as a model of enlightened paternalistic care, providing schooling, medical care and housing for its workers.
Keywords: historic, social responsibility, apprentices, worker-care, cotton, industrial architecture, architecture, preservation, conservation, machinery, weaving, cloth, heritage, industrial revolution

PMR-D1901
England, Somerset, Montacute House (National Trust), former home of the Phelips family: the house from the north east, with topiary work.
Keywords: architecture, conservation, preservation, estate, ancestral home, park, landscape garden, historic, culture, picturesque, heritage, manor house

PMR-D1821
Cheshire: working looms at Quarry Bank Mill (NT).
Keywords: historic, preservation, conservation, machinery, weaving, cloth, heritage, industrial revolution

PMR-D1721
Scagliola-work in the Stucco Cabinet of Schleissheim Palace. Ceiling by J.B. Zimmerman.
Keywords: architecture, Rococo, Schleißheimer Schloß, Baroque architecture, Schloss Schleissheim

PMR688-10
Myanmar, Mandalay: the colourful red and gold gateway to Kuthodaw Paya, work on which began in 1857.
Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples

PMR687-10
Myanmar, Yangon, Shwedagon Paya: this golden zedi houses a popular wonder-working Buddha figure.
Keywords: Buddhist, Rangoon, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, temples

PMR476-10
Germany, Bavaria, Straubing: the former seat of Electoral Government; the Rococo decoration on the facade is the work of Effner and Gunetzrhainer.
Keywords: historical, Rococo, Baroque, Renaissance, architecture, national heritage

PMR475-09
Spain, Catelonia, Barcelona, Montjuic, Olympic Esplanade: laid out for the 1992 Olympic Games, the Esplanada has as its centrepiece the Anell Olimpic (Olympic Ring) sculpture.
Keywords: culture, spectacle, creation, modern art, work of art

PMR475-07
Spain, Catelonia, Barcelona, Montjuic: one of the fantastic sculptures of Joan Miró on the roof of his museum, the Fundació Miró.
Keywords: culture, creation, artistic, modern art, work of art, display

PMR473-04
Spain, Catelonia, Barcelona: Parc Guell, planned and executed by Antoni Gaudí at the beginning of the 20th century: a striking wrought-iron fence, with gallery and raised promenade behind.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, historic, culture, picturesque, artistic, iron-working

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

PMR467-10
Romania, Wallachia, Bucharest: Ceausescu's "Palace of the People", reputed to be the largest building in the world after the Pentagon, contains over 7000 rooms and several assembly halls. It was built to house both houses of parliament, all principal government ministries, conference centres, as well as the president's own suite. Only the best craftmen were allowed to work on the project. The cost so far (1998) amounts to US$3.3 billion. Front view from the big fountain in the Boulevardul Unirii, approximately one kilometre away..
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, historic, culture, Bucuresti, capital city, metrolpolis, Dacia

PMR467-09
Romania, Wallachia, Bucharest: Ceausescu's "Palace of the People", reputed to be the largest building in the world after the Pentagon, contains over 7000 rooms and several assembly halls. It was built to house both houses of parliament, all principal government ministries, conference centres, as well as the president's own suite. Only the best craftmen were allowed to work on the project. The cost so far (1998) amounts to US$3.3 billion. Front view from the Boulevardul Unirii, with one of the fountains playing.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, historic, culture, Bucuresti, capital city, metrolpolis, Dacia

PMR467-08
Romania, Wallachia, Bucharest: Ceausescu's "Palace of the People", reputed to be the largest building in the world after the Pentagon, contains over 7000 rooms and several assembly halls. It was built to house both houses of parliament, all principal government ministries, conference centres, as well as the president's own suite. Only the best craftmen were allowed to work on the project. The cost so far (1998) amounts to US$3.3 billion. Front view from the Boulevardul Unirii.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, historic, culture, Bucuresti, capital city, metrolpolis, Dacia

PMR466-11
Romania, Wallachia, Bucharest: Bulevardi Unirii, the approach to the palace, is three kilometres long and lined with luxury apartments and shops. The previous buildings were razed to create the necessary space. The fountains are not working.
Keywords: architecture, boulevard, Dacia, metrolpolis, capital city, Bucuresti, culture

PMR466-10
Romania, Wallachia, Bucharest: Ceausescu's "Palace of the People", reputed to be the largest building in the world after the Pentagon, contains over 7000 rooms and several assembly halls. It was built to house both houses of parliament, all principal government ministries, conference centres, as well as the president's own suite. Only the best craftmen were allowed to work on the project. The cost so far (1998) amounts to US$3.3 billion. Side view.
Keywords: architecture, Dacia, metrolpolis, capital city, Bucuresti, culture, historic, national heritage

PMR465-04
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.

Dosoftei House, dating from the late 17th century, formerly housed the printing press which brought out the works of Metropolitan Dosoftei.
Keywords: architecture, Neo-classical, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage

PMR464-08
Romania, Moldavia, Agapia: newly completed house of striking design, with extensive filigree-work.
Keywords: architecture, unusual, modern, artistic, dwelling

PMR463-06
Romania, Southern Bucovina, Humor: a new house, with carved gate and well-house, all roofed in intricately-worked aluminium sheeting.
Keywords: architecture, metal-working, artistic, wood-carving, typical house

PMR513-09
Italy, Lombardy, Milan: on the roof of the magnificent Gothic cathedral, begun in 1386 but only completed in 1809 on the orders of Napoleon. On the central tower reigns the golden Madonna, 108.5 metres abovve the ground.
Keywords: architecture, pinnacles, carving, stone work, church, metropolis, picturesque, Christian, culture, historic, national heritage

PMR513-07
Italy, Lombardy, Milan: Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II from the roof of the cathedral, with some of the pinnacles and stone figures of the latter in the foreground.
Keywords: architecture, statues, carving, stone work, church, metropolis, picturesque, Christian, culture, historic, national heritage

PMR513-06
Italy, Lombardy, Milan: on the roof of the magnificent Gothic cathedral, begun in 1386 but only completed in 1809 on the orders of Napoleon. On the central tower reigns the golden Madonna, 108.5 metres abovve the ground.
Keywords: architecture, pinnacles, carving, stone work, church, metropolis, picturesque, Christian, culture, historic, national heritage

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

PMR513-04
Italy, Lombardy, Milan: facade of the magnificent Gothic cathedral, begun in 1386 but only completed in 1809 on the orders of Napoleon, Golden in the late afternoon sun.
Keywords: architecture, carving, stone work, church, metropolis, picturesque, Christian, culture, historic, national heritage

PMR512-12
Italy, Lombardy, Milan: some of the 135 pinnacles, each with its figure, which adorn the magnificent Gothic cathedral, begun in 1386 but only completed in 1809 on the orders of Napoleon. Surmounting all is the golden figure of the Madonna.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, historic, culture, Christian, picturesque, metropolis, church, stone work, carving

PMR512-10
Italy, Lombardy, Milan: facade of the magnificent Gothic cathedral, begun in 1386 but only completed in 1809 on the orders of Napoleon.
Keywords: architecture, carving, stone work, church, metropolis, picturesque, Christian, culture, historic, national heritage

PMR511-04
Italy, South Tyrol, Bolzano: the Gothic Cathedral, St. Mary of the Assumption, built between 1280 and 1410, with its ornamental tiled roof.
Keywords: alpine, belltower, stone work, architecture, picturesque, Bozen

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

PMR459-12
Hungary, Debrecen: Déri Museum and gardens, contains many works of art collected by industrialist Frigyes Déri, and "Ecce Homo" by Mihály Munkácsy.
Keywords: national heritage, historical, architecture, culture

PMR458-03
Slovakia, Bratislava: Slovakia's National Theatre, built according to plans of Viennese architects in 1884-6. The Ganymede Fountain, in front of the theatre, is the work of V.O. Tilgner.
Keywords: picturesque, culture, capital city, Pressburg, architecture, national heritage

PMR453-10
Germany, Thüringen, Meiningen: centre of the steam and diesel locomotive building industry in the former GDR: a class 52 steam locomotive, no. 8163, built by the Skoda Works in 1943, now withdrawn from service.
Keywords: railway-centre, rail-depot

PMR453-09
Germany, Thüringen, Meiningen: centre of the steam and diesel locomotive building industry in the former GDR: a class 232 diesel locomotive on the turntable, built in 1973 at the October Revolution Locomotive Works, Voroshilovgrad, USSR.
Keywords: railway-centre, rail-depot

PMR453-01
Poland, Stargard: the Gothic Town Hall acquired some Renaissance features during a rebuild in 1638, and the gable now displays terracotta filigree-work.
Keywords: mediaeval, historic, picturesque, national heritage, architecture, decolourful

PMR442-07
France, Paris: Artist working in Monmartre with the dome of Sacré-Coeur Basilica behind.
Keywords: capital city, Bohemia, artists' quarter, architecture, metropolis

PMR523-02
Italy, Sicily, Vieste: no work for the lifeguard's boat; behind the town huddles together on top of the chalk cliffs. The resort is on the tip of the Gargano peninsula, in Gargano National Park.
Keywords: picturesque, beach, coast, coastline, breakers, sandy

PMR519-04
Italy, Sicily, Siracusa: dominating the city, the new church, "Madonnina delle lacrime", was built to house a miracle-working Madonna figure which "cries".
Keywords: Sicilia, Catholic, Christian, architecture

PMR143K-22
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 sanctuary on its peninsula in the sea, from the arrival terrace.
Keywords: Buddhist, architecture, Siam, picturesque, temples

PMR143K-21
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. A carved panel devoted to Buddhist "devata" figures (female deities).
Keywords: Buddhist, erotic, architecture, Siam, picturesque, temples

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

PMR143K-19
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. Detail of the carving: Airavata (Erawan), the three-headed elephant, mount of Indra.
Keywords: Buddhist, architecture, Siam, picturesque, temples

PMR143K-18
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. The main entrance is surrounded by prolific carvings.
Keywords: Buddhist, architecture, Siam, picturesque, temples

PMR143K-17
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. Elephant rides are available for visitors to the sanctuary.
Keywords: Buddhist, architecture, Siam, picturesque, temples

PMR143K-16
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. A closer view of the roof carvings
Keywords: Buddhist, architecture, Siam, picturesque, temples

PMR143K-15
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 across the lake, with reflections.
Keywords: Buddhist, architecture, Siam, picturesque, temples

PMR133K-12
Cambodia, Siem Reap: Preah Prohm Monastery, the oldest monastery in Siem Reap, was founded about 500 years ago, in the reign of King Ang Chan. Preah Ang Chang-han Hoy, a monk revered to this day, lived here, and according to legend, when his small boat was attacked by sharks it broke into two pieces, the prow containing the monk miraculously returning to the monastery. The reclining, gilded Buddha figure in the monastery incorporates wood from this boat.

This picture: topiary-work and model peacocks in the monastery gardens.
Keywords: historic, shrine, Khmer, architecture, religion, Buddhist, Hindu, temples, picturesque, national heritage

PMR128K-36
Canada, Ontario, Ottawa: statue of Sir George-Etienne Cartier on Parliament Hill, a work of the sculptor Philippe Hébert.
Keywords: metropolis, cityscape, autumn, historic, national heritage, picturesque, capital city, architecture

PMR126K-21
Germany, Brandenburg, Potsdam: a gilded musician on the Chinese Teahouse, a Rococo work typical of the 18th century fashion for Chinoiserie.
Keywords: East Germany, Rococo, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque

PMR126K-20
Germany, Brandenburg, Potsdam: gilded figures on the Chinese Teahouse, a Rococo work typical of the 18th century fashion for Chinoiserie.
Keywords: East Germany, Rococo, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque

PMR126K-14
Germany, Brandenburg, Potsdam: historic windmill, a working replica of the original from 1790, in Sans Souci Park, is open to visitors.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, picturesque

PMR126K-06
Germany, Brandenburg, Potsdam: Nikolai Church (1830-37), another work of Karl Friedrich Schinkel, with obelisk in the foreground.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque

PMR125K-31
Germany, Berlin: classical portico of the Schauspielhaus (now a concert hall), another work of Karl Friedrich Schinkel (1821).
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque, capital city

PMR121K-03
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: closer view of the floral inlay work of semi-precious stones.
Keywords: Arab state, traditional architecture, Koran, muezzin, minarets, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab

PMR110K-04
France, Périgord: working models of two siege catapults at Chateau Castelnaud, with the Keep in the background.
Keywords: Dordogne, fortifications, Cro-Magnon, mediaeval, historic, cave dwellings, stone-age man, Neanderthal, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR110K-03
France, Périgord: working model of a siege catapult with stone balls at Chateau Castelnaud.
Keywords: Dordogne, fortifications, Cro-Magnon, mediaeval, historic, cave dwellings, stone-age man, Neanderthal, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR108K-34
Germany, Saxony, Dresden: restoration work on the Renaissance inner court of the Schloss, with the Hausmannsturm (tower) on the right.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque

PMR106K-28
Peru, Cusco, Ollantaytambo: an Inca town (2792 metres a.s.l.) built by Pachacuti in the 15th century, which largely retains intact the original layout of roads and houses. Many houses are today occupied by descendants of the Incas.

The cliff to the west of the town is terraced from top to bottom and could supply sufficient food for the whole population. Unlike most Inca terraces, these are built with cut and worked stones.
Keywords: High Andes, Ullantaytampu, Urubamba Valley, Inca architecture, Qosqo, Cuzco

PMR102K-06
Chile, Tarapacá: Humberstone Saltpetre Works which produced saltpetre and iodene from 1864 until 1960 when it closed its gates due to falling demand. The works and the deserted company town are now an industrial museum. A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2005. A wooden wagon full of ore nodules, the usual means of transport inside the works.
Keywords: ghost town, mining industry, workers' town, pampinos, saltpeter

PMR102K-05
Chile, Tarapacá: Humberstone Saltpetre Works which produced saltpetre and iodene from 1864 until 1960 when it closed its gates due to falling demand. The works and the deserted company town are now an industrial museum. A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2005. Some of the giant steel pans where the ore was heated with water to obtain saltpetre crystals (later replaced with more modern processes).
Keywords: ghost town, mining industry, workers' town, pampinos, saltpeter

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

PMR102K-03
Chile, Tarapacá: Humberstone Saltpetre Works which produced saltpetre and iodene from 1864 until 1960 when it closed its gates due to falling demand. The works and the deserted company town are now an industrial museum. A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2005. An 0-4-0 saddletank steam locomotive in honourable retirement.
Keywords: ghost town, mining industry, workers' town, pampinos, saltpeter

PMR102K-02
Chile, Tarapacá: Humberstone Saltpetre Works which produced saltpetre and iodene from 1864 until 1960 when it closed its gates due to falling demand. The works and the deserted company town are now an industrial museum. A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2005. A row of workers' houses, now empty.
Keywords: ghost town, mining industry, workers' town, pampinos, saltpeter

PMR099K-28
Argentina, San Miguel de Tucumán: Museo de la Industria Azucarera (Sugar Industry Museum), formerly the home of Bishop Colombres in the 18th century, traces the development of the local sugar industry. Juice from the sugar cane was formerly extracted in a mill, worked by oxen.
Keywords: sugar cane, cane crushing

PMR099K-26
Argentina: San Miguel de Tucumán, the largest city in northern Argentina, was founded in 1565 by Spanish Conquistador, Diego de Villarroel. Statue of Jorge Francisco Isidoro Luis Borges Acevedo (1899-1986), writer, poet, critic and librarian, in Plaza Urquiza. His work was translated into English and other major languages and was widely read. In 1961 he received the first International Publishers' prize, the Prix Formentor:
Keywords: architecture, street scene, monument, sculpture

PMR098K-33
Paraguay: a working gaucho, with horse and dog, and a herd of cattle, about 30 kilometres from the Argentinian border.
Keywords: cowboy, horse and rider, horse rider, mounted

PMR098K-32
Paraguay: a working gaucho, about 30 kilometres from the Argentinian border.
Keywords: cowboy, horse rider

PMR092K-09
Macedonia, Bitola: the ruins of Heraclea Lyncestis, a Greek town probably founded by Philip II of Macedon in the 4th century BC as Lynkestis. During the Roman period it was an important town on the Via Egnatia. In the Byzantine period the town was an important episcopal centre, but was sacked by Ostrogoth/Visigoth forces led by Theodoric the Great in 472 and 479 AD. In the 6th century AD it fell to the Slavs after successive attacks. Here: an almost complete mosaic of a red deer surrounded by plaited-work.
Keywords: Byzantine, Yugoslavia, national heritage, historic, Christian, Greek ruins, Roman ruins, Byzantine ruins, archeological excavations, mosaics

PMR082K-18
Cyprus, Omodhos: In the winter sunshine, the lacemakers bring their work outside. Many of the older generation still engage in this traditional craft.
Keywords: photogenic, picturesque, visitor attraction, heritage, traditional village, village, lace, artesans, handwork

PMR082K-13
Cyprus, Omodhos: In the winter sunshine, the lacemakers bring their work outside. Many of the older generation still engage in this traditional craft.
Keywords: photogenic, picturesque, visitor attraction, heritage, traditional village, village, lace, artesans, handwork

PMR080K-06
Tunisia: Kairouan, the fourth holiest place in Islam, after Mecca, Medina and Jerusalem: colourful, intricate faience tiling and wrought iron work on a modern closed-in balcony.
Keywords: Islam, picturesque, heritage, historic, Maghreb, Mohammedan, Muslim

PMR054K-28
Malta, Valletta: Fort St. Angelo from Upper Barracca Gardens, with "Merhba" ("Welcome") spelled out in topiary work on the terrace below.

PMR046K-12
Costa Rica, Cartago: Irazu Volcano National Park, 3432 metres above sea level: semi-tame ant-eater making short work of a bread roll.
Keywords: wild animals, flora and fauna

PMR020K-05
Romania, Transylvania, Sinaia: Peles Castle, built between 1873 and 1883 for King Carol I, a Hohenzoller, who wished to be reminded of his native land in southern Germany. Was used as a hotel for visiting VIPs during the Ceaucescu period. Here, statue of Elisabeth, Queen of Romania 1869-1916, with her crotchet-work.
Keywords: Carpathian Mountains

PMR017K-29
Germany, Baden Wurttemberg, Lindau: Picture in chalks by a pavement artist.
Keywords: works of art

PMR015K-33
Iraq: Babylon ("Bab El" = "Gate of the Gods"): probably dating from the 3rd millennium BC, capital of southern Mesopotamia under Hammurabi (1792-1750 BC), later the greatest city of its day under Nebuchadnezzar II (604-562 BC): assumed site of the Tower of Babel, which was pulled down by Alexander the Great, preparatory to building an even grander construction. However he died before the work had begun.
Keywords: archeology, excavations, Mesopotamia, Bible

PMR015K-12
Iraq, Baghdad: Clocktower of Khadimain Shrine, intricately decorated with colourful faience work.
Keywords: mosque, muslim, Mohammed, religion, holy place, faience, shrine, Islam

PMR041K-18
Moldova, Chisinau/ Kisinev: Pushkin's cottage, where the poet spent 3 months in exile in the 1820s, is now a museum dedicated to his work.
Keywords: Russian poet and author

PMR072K-26
Austria: Fasching (Carnival) procession (Perchtenlauf) in Ehrwald, Tyrol: "Hey ho, hey ho, it's off to work we go" - band of dwarfs.
Keywords: Alps, Perchtenlauf, witches, Ghosts, Spirits, Schiachperchten, Schönperchten, Perchten, Fasching, Fasent, Fasnacht, Fasnet, Fastnacht, tradition, masked dancers

PMR069K-29
Turkey, Lycia, Patara: Already settled in the 7th century BC, the ancient site of Patara became one of the leading Lycian cities under the Romans, thanks to its flourishing harbour. When the battle against the sand was finally lost and the harbour silted up about 800 years ago, the city was abandoned. In recent years significant Roman building works have been freed from the sand. Here: a stone from the antique lighthouse, bearing the remains of an inscription, formerly with bronze-inlaid letters.
Keywords: Roman remains, cities of antiquity, archeological excavations, Graeco-Roman remains, Roman architecture, Lycia

PMR069K-28
Turkey, Lycia, Patara: Already settled in the 7th century BC, the ancient site of Patara became one of the leading Lycian cities under the Romans, thanks to its flourishing harbour. When the battle against the sand was finally lost and the harbour silted up about 800 years ago, the city was abandoned. In recent years significant Roman building works have been freed from the sand. Here: view of the harbour basin and granaries, from a sand dune. The Agora stretched to the left.
Keywords: Roman remains, cities of antiquity, archeological excavations, Graeco-Roman remains, Roman architecture, Lycia

PMR069K-27
Turkey, Lycia, Patara: Already settled in the 7th century BC, the ancient site of Patara became one of the leading Lycian cities under the Romans, thanks to its flourishing harbour. When the battle against the sand was finally lost and the harbour silted up about 800 years ago, the city was abandoned. In recent years significant Roman building works have been freed from the sand. Here: a series of Roman granaries, virtually complete except for the roofs, but completely overgrown by vegetation, on the former harbour quay.
Keywords: Roman remains, Roman architecture, Graeco-Roman remains, archeological excavations, cities of antiquity, Lycia

PMR069K-26
Turkey, Lycia, Patara: Already settled in the 7th century BC, the ancient site of Patara became one of the leading Lycian cities under the Romans, thanks to its flourishing harbour. When the battle against the sand was finally lost and the harbour silted up about 800 years ago, the city was abandoned. In recent years significant Roman building works have been freed from the sand. Here: scrambling up the sand dunes which have invaded the area.
Keywords: Roman remains, cities of antiquity, archeological excavations, Graeco-Roman remains, Roman architecture, Lycia

PMR069K-25
Turkey, Lycia, Patara: Already settled in the 7th century BC, the ancient site of Patara became one of the leading Lycian cities under the Romans, thanks to its flourishing harbour. When the battle against the sand was finally lost and the harbour silted up about 800 years ago, the city was abandoned. In recent years significant Roman building works have been freed from the sand. Here: view of the silted-up harbour basin, around which the life of the city formerly turned.
Keywords: Roman remains, Roman architecture, Graeco-Roman remains, archeological excavations, cities of antiquity, Lycia

PMR069K-24
Turkey, Lycia, Patara: Already settled in the 7th century BC, the ancient site of Patara became one of the leading Lycian cities under the Romans, thanks to its flourishing harbour. When the battle against the sand was finally lost and the harbour silted up about 800 years ago, the city was abandoned. In recent years significant Roman building works have been freed from the sand. Here: view from the Roman amphitheatre of the site of the antique city.
Keywords: Roman remains, Roman architecture, Graeco-Roman remains, archeological excavations, cities of antiquity, Lycia

PMR068K-06
Germany, Thuringia, Weimar: First mentioned in 975, Weimar reached its cultural zenith in the 18th century under Duchess Anna Amalia, when both Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and Friedrich von Schiller among other writers, settled and worked here. Painters Lucas Cranach and Arnold Böcklin were also active here, as was composer Franz Liszt. Usually regarded as the home of German culture. Here: a Renaissance facade with the figure of Neptune from the Neptune Fountain in the Market Place.
Keywords: German heritage, Thuringia, European city of culture 1999, German architecture

PMR068K-05
Germany, Thuringia, Weimar: First mentioned in 975, Weimar reached its cultural zenith in the 18th century under Duchess Anna Amalia, when both Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and Friedrich von Schiller among other writers, settled and worked here. Painters Lucas Cranach and Arnold Böcklin were also active here, as was composer Franz Liszt. Usually regarded as the home of German culture. Here: the "Römisches Haus" , erected 1892-7 for Duke Carl August, is furnished in Roman style.
Keywords: German heritage, Thuringia, European city of culture 1999, German architecture

PMR068K-04
Germany, Thuringia, Weimar: First mentioned in 975, Weimar reached its cultural zenith in the 18th century under Duchess Anna Amalia, when both Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and Friedrich von Schiller among other writers, settled and worked here. Painters Lucas Cranach and Arnold Böcklin were also active here, as was composer Franz Liszt. Usually regarded as the home of German culture. Here: Goethe's "Garden House", his home from 1776-1782 and favourite writing spot.
Keywords: German heritage, Thuringia, European city of culture 1999, German architecture

PMR068K-03
Germany, Thuringia, Weimar: First mentioned in 975, Weimar reached its cultural zenith in the 18th century under Duchess Anna Amalia, when both Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and Friedrich von Schiller among other writers, settled and worked here. Painters Lucas Cranach and Arnold Böcklin were also active here, as was composer Franz Liszt. Usually regarded as the home of German culture. Here: the Renaissance facade of the Lucas Cranach House (1549) on the Market Place.
Keywords: German heritage, Thuringia, European city of culture 1999, German architecture

PMR068K-02
Germany, Thuringia, Weimar: First mentioned in 975, Weimar reached its cultural zenith in the 18th century under Duchess Anna Amalia, when both Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and Friedrich von Schiller among other writers, settled and worked here. Painters Lucas Cranach and Arnold Böcklin were also active here, as was composer Franz Liszt. Usually regarded as the home of German culture. Here: Marktplatz (Market Place) with some fine Renaissance facades.
Keywords: German heritage, Thuringia, European city of culture 1999, German architecture

PMR068K-01
Germany, Thuringia, Weimar: First mentioned in 975, Weimar reached its cultural zenith in the 18th century under Duchess Anna Amalia, when both Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and Friedrich von Schiller among other writers, settled and worked here. Painters Lucas Cranach and Arnold Böcklin were also active here, as was composer Franz Liszt. Usually regarded as the home of German culture. Here: the modern part of the Schloss Museum contains a fine collection of German old masters.
Keywords: German heritage, Thuringia, European city of culture 1999, German architecture

PMR067K-36
Germany, Thuringia, Weimar: First mentioned in 975, Weimar reached its cultural zenith in the 18th century under Duchess Anna Amalia, when both Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and Friedrich von Schiller among other writers, settled and worked here. Painters Lucas Cranach and Arnold Böcklin were also active here, as was composer Franz Liszt. Usually regarded as the home of German culture. Here: a Jugendstil (Art Nouveau) shopfront on the Schlossgasse.
Keywords: German heritage, Thuringia, European city of culture 1999, German architecture

PMR067K-35
Germany, Thuringia, Weimar: First mentioned in 975, Weimar reached its cultural zenith in the 18th century under Duchess Anna Amalia, when both Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and Friedrich von Schiller among other writers, settled and worked here. Painters Lucas Cranach and Arnold Böcklin were also active here, as was composer Franz Liszt. Usually regarded as the home of German culture. Here: the statue of writer Johann Gottfried Herder (1776-1803) before the St. Peter and Paul's Church where he regularly preached the sermon.
Keywords: German heritage, Thuringia, European city of culture 1999, German architecture

PMR067K-34
Germany, Thuringia, Weimar: First mentioned in 975, Weimar reached its cultural zenith in the 18th century under Duchess Anna Amalia, when both Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and Friedrich von Schiller among other writers, settled and worked here. Painters Lucas Cranach and Arnold Böcklin were also active here, as was composer Franz Liszt. Usually regarded as the home of German culture. Here: beautifully restored Jugendstil (Art Nouveau) house in Graben (street).
Keywords: German heritage, Thuringia, European city of culture 1999, German architecture

PMR067K-33
Germany, Thuringia, Weimar: First mentioned in 975, Weimar reached its cultural zenith in the 18th century under Duchess Anna Amalia, when both Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and Friedrich von Schiller among other writers, settled and worked here. Painters Lucas Cranach and Arnold Böcklin were also active here, as was composer Franz Liszt. Usually regarded as the home of German culture. Here: renovated houses in the old centre of the town.
Keywords: German heritage, German architecture, European city of culture 1999, Thuringia

PMR067K-32
Germany, Thuringia, Weimar: First mentioned in 975, Weimar reached its cultural zenith in the 18th century under Duchess Anna Amalia, when both Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and Friedrich von Schiller among other writers, settled and worked here. Painters Lucas Cranach and Arnold Böcklin were also active here, as was composer Franz Liszt. Usually regarded as the home of German culture. Here: the famous statue of friends Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and Friedrich Schiller who lived here.
Keywords: German heritage, Thuringia, European city of culture 1999, German architecture

PMR067K-31
Germany, Thuringia, Weimar: First mentioned in 975, Weimar reached its cultural zenith in the 18th century under Duchess Anna Amalia, when both Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and Friedrich von Schiller among other writers, settled and worked here. Painters Lucas Cranach and Arnold Böcklin were also active here, as was composer Franz Liszt. Usually regarded as the home of German culture. Here: Marktplatz (Market Place) with Rathaus (Town Hall) (c.1500, but remodelled in the 19th century) and Neptune Fountain in the foreground.
Keywords: German heritage, Thuringia, European city of culture 1999, German architecture

PMR059K-36
Romania, Moldavia: Galati, Moldavia's main port and gateway to the Danube Delta, has also the largest steel works in the country. Here, the Palatul Justitiei (Law Courts).

PMR420-05
Germany, Hamburg: floating work platform for reinforcement work on the quayside, with ferry terminal clocktower in the background.
Keywords: picturesque, floating crane, civil engineering, construction, port, harbour, city, metropolis, moorings

PMR402-05
Hungary, Budapest: traditional lace and hand-embroidered clothes on offer from a Hungarian girl with a hand-worked umbrella.
Keywords: Magyar, architecture, Danube, cityscape, capital city, metropolis

PMR558-6
Australia, Western Australia: Japanese "Torii" (Gate) to a Shinto shrine on the beach at Broome, reminds of the days when Japanese pearl fishers lived and worked in the area.
Keywords: tropical, colour contrast, horizon, empty, sea, sand, religious symbol

PMR550-8
Vietnam: The village of My Tho in the Mekong Delta: unloading firewood from a barge.
Keywords: village life, menial tasks, poverty, riverside, working conditions, trading, market

PMR550-7
Vietnam: The village of My Tho in the Mekong Delta: unloaded produce on the quayside.
Keywords: village life, poverty, riverside, working conditions, vegetables, trading, market

PMR550-5
Vietnam: The village of My Tho in the Mekong Delta: unloaded produce on the quayside.
Keywords: village life, poverty, riverside, working conditions, vegetables, trading, market

PMR550-3
Vietnam: Some of the floating homes in the village of My Tho in the Mekong Delta.
Keywords: village life, poverty, riverside, working conditions, trading, market

PMR550-06
Vietnam: The village of My Tho in the Mekong Delta: street traders.
Keywords: village life, market, trading, working conditions, riverside, poverty, menial tasks

PMR685-10
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.
Keywords: Buddhist, architecture, Siam, picturesque, temples

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

PMR668-09
Germany, Brandenburg, Potsdam: the newly renovated classical Nikolaikirche (St. Nicholas Church) (1837), another work of architect Karl Friedrich Schinkel, stands in the Alter Markt, which was almost totally laid to waste during WWII.
Keywords: East Germany, Egyptian obelisk, Neo Classical architecture, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque

PMR668-07
Germany, Berlin: the newly rebuilt classical Schauspielhaus (1821) in Gendarmenmarkt, now used as a concert hall, a work of Karl Friedrich Schinkel, with the Friedrich Schiller memorial in front.
Keywords: East Germany, capital city, picturesque, Baroque, architecture, historic, national heritage, metropolis, Neo Classical architecture, statues

PMR634-01
Cyprus, Nicosia/Lefkosia: the Büyük Han, one of the earliest (1572) Ottoman public works after the conquest, was a mediaeval Turkish inn for merchant travellers. It has now been restored to house a number of boutiques where local artisans offer their wares.
Keywords: Lefkosia, Muslim, Islam, Ottoman architecture

PMR633-12
Cyprus (North), Nicosia/Lefkosia: the Büyük Han, one of the earliest (1572) Ottoman public works after the conquest, was a mediaeval Turkish inn for merchant travellers. It has now been restored to house a number of boutiques where local artisans offer their wares.
Keywords: Lefkosia, Muslim, Islam, Ottoman architecture

PMR630-03
Tunisia, Kairouan: beautiful filligree work on the frontage of a modern shop, with typical blue and white closed-in balcony.
Keywords: Muslim, Mohamed, historic, heritage, Islam, architecture, Maghreb

PMR622-10
Turkey, Lycia, Patara: Already settled in the 7th century BC, the ancient site of Patara became one of the leading Lycian cities under the Romans, thanks to its flourishing harbour. When the battle against the sand was finally lost and the harbour silted up about 800 years ago, the city was abandoned. In recent years significant Roman building works have been freed from the sand. Here: the almost perfectly preserved Arch of Metius Modestus (AD 100) used to guard the entrance to the city.
Keywords: Roman remains, Roman architecture, Graeco-Roman remains, archeological excavations, cities of antiquity

PMR622-09
Turkey, Lycia, Patara: Already settled in the 7th century BC, the ancient site of Patara became one of the leading Lycian cities under the Romans, thanks to its flourishing harbour. When the battle against the sand was finally lost and the harbour silted up about 800 years ago, the city was abandoned. In recent years significant Roman building works have been freed from the sand. Here: this is believed to be the remains of a well known Roman lighthouse, mentioned a number of times in written histories. Reconstruction is planned.
Keywords: Roman remains, Roman architecture, Graeco-Roman remains, archeological excavations, cities of antiquity

PMR622-08
Turkey, Lycia, Patara: Already settled in the 7th century BC, the ancient site of Patara became one of the leading Lycian cities under the Romans, thanks to its flourishing harbour. When the battle against the sand was finally lost and the harbour silted up about 800 years ago, the city was abandoned. In recent years significant Roman building works have been freed from the sand. Here: Partial view of the stage and orchestra of the well preserved Roman amphitheatre.
Keywords: Roman remains, Roman architecture, Graeco-Roman remains, archeological excavations, cities of antiquity

PMR622-07
Turkey, Lycia, Patara: Already settled in the 7th century BC, the ancient site of Patara became one of the leading Lycian cities under the Romans, thanks to its flourishing harbour. When the battle against the sand was finally lost and the harbour silted up about 800 years ago, the city was abandoned. In recent years significant Roman building works have been freed from the sand. Here: Partial view of the seating rows of the well preserved Roman amphitheatre.
Keywords: Roman remains, Roman architecture, Graeco-Roman remains, archeological excavations, cities of antiquity

PMR621-03
Germany, Thuringia, Weimar: First mentioned in 975, Weimar reached its cultural zenith in the 18th century under Duchess Anna Amalia, when both Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and Friedrich von Schiller among other writers, settled and worked here. Painters Lukas Cranach and Arnold Böcklin were also active here, as was composer Franz Liszt. Usually regarded as the home of German culture. Here: the equestrian statue of the Grand Duke Carl August of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach (1757-1828) in the Platz der Demokratie, with the columns of the Franz Liszt Music School in the background.
Keywords: German heritage, German architecture, European city of culture 1999

PMR621-02
Germany, Thuringa, Weimar: First mentioned in 975, Weimar reached its cultural zenith in the 18th century under Duchess Anna Amalia, when both Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and Friedrich von Schiller among other writers, settled and worked here. Painters Lukas Cranach and Arnold Böcklin were also active here, as was composer Franz Liszt. Usually regarded as the home of German culture. Here: the tower and south entrance to the Stadtschloss, parts of which date back to the 15th century.
Keywords: German heritage, German architecture, European city of culture 1999

PMR621-01
Germany, Thuringia, Weimar: First mentioned in 975, Weimar reached its cultural zenith in the 18th century under Duchess Anna Amalia, when both Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and Friedrich von Schiller among other writers, settled and worked here. Painters Lukas Cranach and Arnold Böcklin were also active here, as was composer Franz Liszt. Usually regarded as the home of German culture. Here: the Lucas Cranach House in the Market Place, built in 1549 in Renaissance style, where the artist spent the last year of his life (1553).
Keywords: German heritage, German architecture, European city of culture 1999, gables

PMR620-12
Germany, Thuringia, Weimar: First mentioned in 975, Weimar reached its cultural zenith in the 18th century under Duchess Anna Amalia, when both Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and Friedrich von Schiller among other writers, settled and worked here. Painters Lukas Cranach and Arnold Böcklin were also active here, as was composer Franz Liszt. Usually regarded as the home of German culture. Here: Russian Orthodox Church in the historic town cemetery, built 1859-62 for Grand Duchess Maria Pavlova, daughter-in-law of Archduke Carl August.
Keywords: German heritage, German architecture, European city of culture 1999

PMR620-11
Germany, Thuringia, Weimar: First mentioned in 975, Weimar reached its cultural zenith in the 18th century under Duchess Anna Amalia, when both Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and Friedrich von Schiller among other writers, settled and worked here. Painters Lukas Cranach and Arnold Böcklin were also active here, as was composer Franz Liszt. Usually regarded as the home of German culture. Here: Goethe's "Gartenhaus" in Ilm Park, his favourite retreat, where he lived and wrote from 1776 to 1782.
Keywords: German heritage, European city of culture 1999, German architecture

PMR620-10
Germany, Thuringia, Weimar: First mentioned in 975, Weimar reached its cultural zenith in the 18th century under Duchess Anna Amalia, when both Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and Friedrich von Schiller among other writers, settled and worked here. Painters Lukas Cranach and Arnold Böcklin were also active here, as was composer Franz Liszt. Usually regarded as the home of German culture. Here: south entrance and oldest part of the Stadtschloss, which now contains the town's art gallery with a fine collection of German old masters (Cranach, Dürer, Friedrich Dürck).
Keywords: German heritage, belltower, clocktower, European city of culture 1999, German architecture

PMR620-09
Germany, Thuringia, Weimar: First mentioned in 975, Weimar reached its cultural zenith in the 18th century under Duchess Anna Amalia, when both Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and Friedrich von Schiller among other writers, settled and worked here. Painters Lukas Cranach and Arnold Böcklin were also active here, as was composer Franz Liszt. Usually regarded as the home of German culture. Here: the Parish Church of Saints Peter and Paul, built 1498-1500 as Gothic but converted to Baroque 1735-45, where the poet and critic, Johann Gottfried Herder (1744-1803) used to preach.
Keywords: German heritage, Christian, Religious Building, European city of culture 1999, German architecture

PMR620-08
Germany, Thuringia, Weimar: First mentioned in 975, Weimar reached its cultural zenith in the 18th century under Duchess Anna Amalia, when both Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and Friedrich von Schiller among other writers, settled and worked here. Painters Lukas Cranach and Arnold Böcklin were also active here, as was composer Franz Liszt. Usually regarded as the home of German culture. Here: Theaterplatz, with the German National Theatre, the famous statue of Goethe and Schiller, and colourful flowerbeds in the foreground.
Keywords: German heritage, German architecture, European city of culture 1999

PMR620-07
Germany, Thuringia, Weimar: First mentioned in 975, Weimar reached its cultural zenith in the 18th century under Duchess Anna Amalia, when both Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and Friedrich von Schiller among other writers, settled and worked here. Painters Lukas Cranach and Arnold Böcklin were also active here, as was composer Franz Liszt. Usually regarded as the home of German culture. Here: the well known statue of the authors and friends, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and Friedrich von Schiller, stands before the German National Theatre in Theaterplatz.
Keywords: German heritage, German architecture, European city of culture 1999

PMR620-06
Germany, Thuringia, Weimar: First mentioned in 975, Weimar reached its cultural zenith in the 18th century under Duchess Anna Amalia, when both Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and Friedrich von Schiller among other writers, settled and worked here. Painters Lukas Cranach and Arnold Böcklin were also active here, as was composer Franz Liszt. Usually regarded as the home of German culture. Here: the residence of Friedrich von Schiller, the famous author, who lived here from 1802 until his death in 1805.
Keywords: German heritage, European city of culture 1999, German architecture

PMR618-12
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schleissheim: West facade of Schloss Schleissheim, completed in 1727 for the Elector Max Emanuel, contains stucco-work by the reknowned Enrico Zuccalli. The palace stands in extensive formal gardens and parkland.
Keywords: German architecture, opulent, sumptuous

PMR602-12
Malta, Valletta: Grand Harbour and Vittoriosa/Birgu, from Upper Barracca Gardens, with "Merhba" ("Welcome") in topiary-work in the foreground.

PMR600-09
Spain, Leon: Casa de Botines (1893), one of Antoni Gaudi's early works.
Keywords: architecture, Antoni Gaudi

PMR594-02
Mexico: Teotihuacan, probably the largest pre-Hispanic city in the Americas, covering about 156,000 square kilometres, with up to 200,000 inhabitants. Founded ca. 100 AD, flourished 300 to 650, abandoned by 750 AD. Identity of the builders is unknown. The Aztecs believed it was the work of giants. Pyramid of the Moon and its altar in the "Plaza de la Luna", from the Palace of Quetzalpapalotl.

PMR594-01
Mexico: Teotihuacan, probably the largest pre-Hispanic city in the Americas, covering about 156,000 square kilometres, with up to 200,000 inhabitants. Founded ca. 100 AD, flourished 300 to 650, abandoned by 750 AD. Identity of the builders is unknown. The Aztecs believed it was the work of giants. View from the Pyramid of the Moon along the "Street of the Dead", with the Pyramid of the Sun on the left. The end of the street is about 4 kilometres from this point.

PMR593-12
Mexico: Teotihuacan, probably the largest pre-Hispanic city in the Americas, covering about 156,000 square kilometres, with up to 200,000 inhabitants. Founded ca. 100 AD, flourished 300 to 650, abandoned by 750 AD. Identity of the builders is unknown. The Aztecs believed it was the work of giants. Reconstructed patio in the Palace of the Quetzalpapalotl (Quetzal-Butterfly), decorated with stylized Quetzal birds and/or owls, and butterflies.

PMR593-11
Mexico: Teotihuacan, probably the largest pre-Hispanic city in the Americas, covering about 156,000 square kilometres, with up to 200,000 inhabitants. Founded ca. 100 AD, flourished 300 to 650, abandoned by 750 AD. Identity of the builders is unknown. The Aztecs believed it was the work of giants "Street of the Dead", with Pyramid of the Moon at the end, and rows of minor temples along the sides.

PMR593-10
Mexico: Teotihuacan, probably the largest pre-Hispanic city in the Americas, covering about 156,000 square kilometres, with up to 200,000 inhabitants. Founded ca. 100 AD, flourished 300 to 650, abandoned by 750 AD. Identity of the builders is unknown. The Aztecs believed it was the work of giants. Frontal view of the Pyramid of the Sun, with altar in the foreground. It was built over a trefoil-shaped cave, which may have had a supreme religious significance.

PMR593-09
Mexico: Teotihuacan, probably the largest pre-Hispanic city in the Americas, covering about 156,000 square kilometres, with up to 200,000 inhabitants. Founded ca. 100 AD, flourished 300 to 650, abandoned by 750 AD. Identity of the builders is unknown. The Aztecs believed it was the work of giants. Descending the steps of the Pyramid of the Sun, showing the altar platform at the base.

PMR593-08
Mexico: Teotihuacan, probably the largest pre-Hispanic city in the Americas, covering about 156,000 square kilometres, with up to 200,000 inhabitants. Founded ca. 100 AD, flourished 300 to 650, abandoned by 750 AD. Identity of the builders is unknown. The Aztecs believed it was the work of giants. View of the Pyramid of the Moon, from the summit of the Pyramid of the Sun.

PMR593-07
Mexico: Teotihuacan, probably the largest pre-Hispanic city in the Americas, covering about 156,000 square kilometres, with up to 200,000 inhabitants. Founded ca. 100 AD, flourished 300 to 650, abandoned by 750 AD. Identity of the builders is unknown. The Aztecs believed it was the work of giants. Pyramid of the Sun, the second largest after the Cholula Pyramid, base size identical to the Pyramid of Cheops in Egypt.

PMR593-06
Mexico: Teotihuacan, probably the largest pre-Hispanic city in the Americas, covering about 156,000 square kilometres, with up to 200,000 inhabitants. Founded ca. 100 AD, flourished 300 to 650, abandoned by 750 AD. Identity of the builders is unknown. The Aztecs believed it was the work of giants. Four-stepped pyramid in the Citadel, behind which the temple of Qutzalcoatl was uncovered in 1920.

PMR593-05
Mexico: Teotihuacan, probably the largest pre-Hispanic city in the Americas, covering about 156,000 square kilometres, with up to 200,000 inhabitants. Founded ca. 100 AD, flourished 300 to 650, abandoned by 750 AD. Identity of the builders is unknown. The Aztecs believed it was the work of giants. Restoration work taking place on the Temple of Quetzalcoatl with its four steps (Tablero-Talud System) and alternating heads of Tlaloc, the rain god, and Quetzalcoatl, the plumed serpent.

PMR582-02
Russia, Moscow: Cathedral of Christ the Redeemer, rebuilt for the Millennium after the original was demolished on 5th december 1931 on orders from Josef Stalin. The first cathedral was completed in 1883 after 44 years' work; the original architect was Constantin Alexandrovich Thon.

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