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PMR635-01
Germany, Lower Saxióny, Hamelin: a fine facade on the main street with projection ("Utlucht") typical of the Weser Renaissance style.
Keywords: historic town, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage, Niedersachsen, Hameln, pied piper of Hamelin, rat catcher, legends, Renaissance architecture

PMR634-12
Germany, Thuringia, Eisenach: St. George's Fountain in the Market Place, with the Renaissance Rathaus (town hall) and clocktower behind.
Keywords: historic town, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval

PMR634-11
Germany, Thuringa, Eisenach: Karlsplatz with the Nikolaikirche, a Romanesque basilica, and the sole remaining town gate, the Nikolaitor, the only extant town gate in Thuringia in Romanesque style.
Keywords: historic town, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval

PMR634-10
Germany, Thuringia, Eisenach: the Wartburg, embedded in German conciousness for almost 1000 years through connections with Martin Luther and Wagner's Tannhäuser, evolved in different periods, the half timbered part dating from the 15th and 16th centuries. A UNESCO World Heritage site. Here: view of the black and white timber framed outer courtyard, with an old cannon in the foreground.
Keywords: historic town, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage

PMR634-09
Germany, Thuringia, Eisenach: the Wartburg, embedded in German conciousness for almost 1000 years through connections with Martin Luther and Wagner's Tannhäuser, evolved in different periods, the half timbered part dating from the 15th and 16th centuries. A UNESCO World Heritage site. Here: view of the timber framed buildings in the outer courtyard with ornamental cast-iron well yoke.
Keywords: historic town, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage

PMR634-08
Germany, Thuringia, Eisenach: the Wartburg, embedded in German conciousness for almost 1000 years through connections with Martin Luther and Wagner's Tannhäuser, evolved in different periods, the half timbered part dating from the 15th and 16th centuries. A UNESCO World Heritage site. Here: view of the tower and 3-storey "Palas" (partly 13th century) where the Landgraves lived.
Keywords: historic town, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval

PMR634-07
Germany, Thuringia, Eisenach: the Wartburg, embedded in German conciousness for almost 1000 years through connections with Martin Luther and Wagner's Tannhäuser, evolved in different periods, the half timbered part dating from the 15th and 16th centuries. A UNESCO World Heritage site.
Keywords: historic town, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage

PMR634-06
Germany, Thuringia, Schmalkalden: Schloss (Palace) Wilhelmsburg, built in 1585-90 as a summer residence for Duke Wilhelm IV of Hessen-Kassel, is regarded as one of the most important Renaissance buildings in Germany, with a particularly well preserved interior.
Keywords: national heritage, picturesque, historic town, Renaissance architecture

PMR634-05
Switzerland, Schaffhausen, Stein am Rhein: Rathaus (town hall), dating from 1542, with frescoes depicting the town's history.
Keywords: historic, mediaeval, national heritage, clocktower, architecture

PMR634-04
Switzerland, Schaffhausen, Stein am Rhein: Untertor, the lower gate to the town, with clocktower and Gothic step-gables.
Keywords: historic, Gothic architecture, mediaeval, national heritage

PMR634-03
Germany, Baden-Wurttemberg, Meersburg: overlooking the Bodensee (Lake Constance), the Staatsweingut (State Winery) and the Baroque palace, with quayside in the foreground.
Keywords: heritage, historic, Baroque architecture, picturesque

PMR634-02
Czech Republic, Prague: view of the city and terrace of Hradcany Castle, with the River Vltava (Moldau) below.
Keywords: Czech capital, historic, national heritage, metropolis, architecture

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

PMR633-9
Cyprus: A catamaran moored at barren Cape Greko in the south east of the island.
Keywords: coast, bay, rocky

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

PMR633-11
Cyprus: The barren, rocky coast near the tip of the Karpas Peninsula, lapped by crystal-clear waters.
Keywords: coast, bay, rocky

PMR633-10
Cyprus: The flags of Turkey and the Turkish Republic of Cyprus fly together on a prominence on the tip of the Karpas Peninsula in the north east of the island.
Keywords: coast, bay, rocky, crystal waters

PMR633-08
Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: the Tiergärtner Gate and tower and the fortified town wall with its wooden defence gallery.
Keywords: Nürnberg, historic town, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage, fortifications, timber-framed houses

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

PMR633-06
Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: overlooking the town, the castle stands on a sandstone outcrop to the north. Its present appearance dates from the 15-16th centuries, including the 30-metre-high, round Sinwell Tower.
Keywords: Nürnberg, ramparts, fortifications, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, historic town

PMR633-05
Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: the Heilig-Geist-Spital, a 14th-15th century almshouse, astride the River Pegnitz.
Keywords: Nürnberg, historic town, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage, Gothic architecture

PMR633-04
Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: the market place (Hauptmarkt) with the Frauenkirche, a 14th century Gothic church, with 16th century gable designed by Adam Krafft, which attracts visitors daily at noon to its Glockenspiel with mechanical figures depicting the homage of the seven electors.
Keywords: Nürnberg, historic town, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage

PMR633-03
Austria, Tyrol, Lermoos: melting snow on the alpine slopes with log cabins and the Wetterstein Mountains in the background.
Keywords: alpine, mountain range, Alps, alpine scenery, snow scene, spring, pasture

PMR633-02
Austria, Tyrol, Lermoos: view of the town and surrounding snow-covered mountains from a ski-slope.
Keywords: alpine, mountain range, Alps, alpine scenery, snow scene

PMR633-01
Austria, Tyrol, Lermoos: a pile of felled timber in the snow, overshadowed by the Zugspitze mountain.
Keywords: alpine, snow scene, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range

PMR632-12
Germany. Upper Bavaria, Garmisch-Partenkirchen: the terrace of the Berggasthof St. Martin (1040 metres high), with rustic drinking trough in the snow and the town spread out below.
Keywords: alpine, mountain range, Alps, alpine scenery, snow scene, panorama

PMR632-11
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Garmisch-Partenkirchen: panorama view over the town to the Karwendel Mountains, from the terrace of the Berggasthof St. Martin (1040 metres high).
Keywords: alpine, mountain range, Alps, alpine scenery, snow scene, panorama

PMR632-10
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Garmisch-Partenkirchen: view over the town to the Karwendel Mountains, from the terrace of the Berggasthof St. Martin (1040 metres high), with Löwenbräu banner.
Keywords: alpine, mountain range, Alps, alpine scenery, snow scene, panorama

PMR632-09
Austria, Tyrol, Seefeld: Gasthof (hostelry) on a frozen lake in the woods near Mösern.
Keywords: Alps, woods, alpine scenery, mountains, snow scene

PMR632-08
England, London: view of the River Thames, the Ministry of Defence, Charing Cross Station and Hungerford Railway Bridge, with Centre Point and the Post Office Tower in the distance, from the "London Eye".
Keywords: metropolis, millennium wheel, city, panorama

PMR632-07
England, London: view of the River Thames, the Royal Festival Hall, the National Theatre, St. Paul's Cathedral and the city, from the "London Eye".
Keywords: metropolis, millennium wheel, city, panorama

PMR632-06
Cyprus, Dorá: view of the village in the foothills of the Tröodhos Mountains, from an adjoining hill.
Keywords: mountain village

PMR632-05
Cyprus, Episkopi: Kensington Cliffs on the south coast, adjoining the Episcopi Sovreign Base area, nesting site of many Eleonora's Falcons.
Keywords: bay, breeding site, rocky coast, cove

PMR632-04
Tunisia: Bizerta, founded by the Phoenicians in the 9th century BC under the name of Hippo Diarrytus, possesses a fine natural harbour. Colourful dinghies under the walls of the 17th century Kasbah, with the bridge spanning the harbour entrance behind.
Keywords: Islamic, Maghreb, historic, heritage, Mohamed, Muslim, picturesque

PMR632-03
Tunisia: Bizerta, founded by the Phoenicians in the 9th century BC under the name of Hippo Diarrytus, possesses a fine natural harbour. Fishermen checking their nets on the quayside, with colourful fishing dinghies and the wall of the 17th century Kasbah behind.
Keywords: Islamic, picturesque, Muslim, Mohamed, heritage, historic, Maghreb

PMR632-02
Tunisia: Bizerta, founded by the Phoenicians in the 9th century BC under the name of Hippo Diarrytus, possesses a fine natural harbour. Colourful fishing dinghies with the wall of the 17th century Kasbah stretching to the bridge which spans the harbour entrance.
Keywords: Islamic, picturesque, Muslim, Mohamed, heritage, historic, Maghreb

PMR632-01
Tunisia: Bizerta, founded by the Phoenicians in the 9th century BC under the name of Hippo Diarrytus, possesses a fine natural harbour. View of the quayside with colourful fishing boats and the 17th century Kasbah behind.
Keywords: Islamic, Maghreb, historic, heritage, Mohamed, Muslim, picturesque

PMR631-12
Tunisia: Bizerta, founded by the Phoenicians in the 9th century BC under the name of Hippo Diarrytus, possesses a fine natural harbour. Rows of colourful fishing boats moored at the quayside.
Keywords: Islamic, picturesque, Muslim, Mohamed, heritage, historic, Maghreb

PMR631-11
Tunisia: Bizerta, founded by the Phoenicians in the 9th century BC under the name of Hippo Diarrytus, possesses a fine natural harbour. The high walls of the 17th century Kasbah face the harbour which is mainly used by the colourful fishing boats.
Keywords: Islamic, picturesque, Muslim, Mohamed, heritage, historic, Maghreb

PMR631-10
Tunisia: Bizerta, founded by the Phoenicians in the 9th century BC under the name of Hippo Diarrytus, possesses a fine natural harbour. View of the colourful fishing boats and reflections of the quayside buildings.
Keywords: Islamic, Maghreb, historic, heritage, Mohamed, Muslim, picturesque

PMR631-09
Tunisia, Dougga: the old Roman city of Thugga, the best preserved in north Africa, probably built on the site of an existing Numidian city about 105 BC. A UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site. The Forum (Marketplace), laid out between 14 and 37 AD, was surrounded on three sides by a columned portico. In the foreground a commemorative tablet by the entrance.
Keywords: architecture, archeology, ruined city, historic, heritage, Maghreb

PMR631-08
Tunisia, Dougga: the old Roman city of Thugga, the best preserved in north Africa, probably built on the site of an existing Numidian city about 105 BC. A UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site. The well preserved Capitol, Temple of Jupiter, Juno and Minerva, built 166-7 AD. In the Tympanum is a relief showing an eagle raising the fugure of a man.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historic, ruined city

PMR631-07
Tunisia, Dougga: the old Roman city of Thugga, the best preserved in north Africa, probably built on the site of an existing Numidian city about 105 BC. A UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site. Here: a pair of Dolmen graves from pre-Roman times.
Keywords: architecture, historic, heritage

PMR631-06
Tunisia, Dougga: the old Roman city of Thugga, the best preserved in north Africa, probably built on the site of an existing Numidian city about 105 BC. A UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site. The sparse remains of a Minerva Temple, built between 138 and 161 AD. Beyond, the cultivated plains, with olive groves.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historic, ruined city

PMR631-05
Tunisia: Dougga: the old Roman city of Thugga, the best preserved in north Africa, probably built on the site of an existing Numidian city about 105 BC. A UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site. View of the Juno Caelestis Temple, founded between 222 and 235 AD by Julius Gabinius, and half surrounded by a crescent-shaped wall.
Keywords: architecture, ruined city, historic, heritage, Maghreb

PMR631-04
Tunisia, Monastir: a colourful horse carriage before the mighty walls of the Ribat.
Keywords: Muslim, Maghreb, Mohamed, historic, heritage, Islam, architecture

PMR631-03
Tunisia, Monastir: the Ribat, dating from 796 AD, the oldest in north Africa. View from the watch tower, showing the central court, (into which the entire population would crowd in times of danger), the twin minarets of the Bourguiba Mausoleum, and the surrounding burial ground.
Keywords: Muslim, Mohamed, historic, heritage, Islam, architecture

PMR631-02
Tunisia, Monastir: view inside the Ribat, dating from 796 AD, the oldest in north Africa, with original watch tower. The turreted section is the oldest part of the Ribat (ca. 800 AD) and now houses a museum.
Keywords: Muslim, Mohamed, historic, heritage, Islam, architecture

PMR631-01
Tunisia, Monastir: the Ribat, dating from 796 AD, the oldest in north Africa. This side entrance with columns betrays the thickness of the walls.
Keywords: Muslim, Mohamed, historic, heritage, Islam, architecture

PMR630-12
Tunisia, Monastir: twin minarets of the mausoleum of Habib Bourguiba, the first president of Tunisia, who was born in Monastir. Erected in 1963. Here: a closer view of the intricate wrought iron gates and enclosing fence.
Keywords: Muslim, Mohamed, historic, heritage, Islam, architecture, Maghreb

PMR630-11
Tunisia, Monastir: twin minarets of the mausoleum of Habib Bourguiba, the first president of Tunisia, who was born in Monastir. Erected in 1963.
Keywords: Muslim, Mohamed, historic, heritage, Islam, architecture

PMR630-10
Tunisia: Tamerza, a Berber village oasis on the site of the former Roman military outpost, Ad Turres: stalls selling local wares. In a nearby gorge an 8-metre-high waterfall astounds visitors.
Keywords: Muslim, Islam, heritage, historic, Mohamed

PMR630-09
Tunisia: Chebika, an abandoned Berber oasis village on the site of the former Roman military outpost, Ad Speculum, lies on the slope of the Jebel en Negueb (Red Mountains), on the edge of the desert, about five kilometres from the Algerian border. Here: view of the date palms which are still cultivated and harvested by the villagers, whose property they are.
Keywords: Muslim, Mohamed, historic, heritage, Islam

PMR630-08
Tunisia: Chebika, an abandoned Berber oasis village on the site of the former Roman military outpost, Ad Speculum, lies on the slope of the Jebel en Negueb (Red Mountains), on the edge of the desert, about five kilometres from the Algerian border. Here: view of the surrounding barren landscape.
Keywords: Muslim, Islam, heritage, historic, Mohamed

PMR630-07
Tunisia, Kairouan: entrance to the medina, with cannon.
Keywords: Muslim, Mohamed, historic, heritage, Islam, architecture, Maghreb

PMR630-06
Tunisia, Kairouan: a carpet shop displays its wares on two storeys in the medina. Kairouan is the centre of carpet weaving in Tunisia.
Keywords: Muslim, Maghreb, architecture, Islam, heritage, historic, Mohamed

PMR630-05
Tunisia, Kairouan: a carpet shop displays its wares on two storeys in the medina. Kairouan is the centre of carpet weaving in Tunisia.
Keywords: Muslim, Maghreb, architecture, Islam, heritage, historic, Mohamed

PMR630-04
Tunisia, Kairouan: a carpet shop displays its wares on two storeys in the medina. Kairouan is the centre of carpet weaving in Tunisia.
Keywords: Muslim, Maghreb, architecture, Islam, heritage, historic, Mohamed

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

PMR630-02
Tunisia: Kairouan, the fourth holiest place in Islam, after Mecca, Medina and Jerusalem: courtyard and minaret of Sidi Oqba Mosque, dating from the eighth century, the oldest in north Africa, and model for later mosques throughout the Mahgreb. The minaret, 35 metres high, built in 724-8, the oldest part of the mosque, was formerly a watch tower. UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site.
Keywords: Muslim, Mohamed, historic, heritage, Islam, architecture, Maghreb

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