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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

PMR630-01
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. View through an arch. UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site.
Keywords: Muslim, Maghreb, architecture, Islam, heritage, historic, Mohamed

PMR629-12
Tunisia, Sousse: view of the courtyard of the "Great Mosque", built in 851 AD, with the wall of the medina and the harbour in the background, and fountain in the foreground.
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Mohamed, heritage, historic

PMR629-11
Tunisia, Sousse: the "Ribat", a fortified barrack for Islamic monk-soldiers, built ca. 800 AD by the Aghlabids, with look-out tower to spot approaching raiders.
Keywords: castle, fortress, fortifications, historic, heritage

PMR629-10
Tunisia, Sousse: an eye-catching "pirate ship" offers to take visitors on a mediterranean trip.
Keywords: adventure trip, sea cruise, harbour, galleon

PMR629-09
Germany, Hessen, Lorsch: the picturesque, half timbered Old Town Hall (Altes Rathaus) from 1715, faces the market square.
Keywords: architecture, historic, heritage

PMR629-08
Germany, Hessen, Lorsch: the Carolingian "Torhalle" or "King's Hall" (ca. 800 AD) is the only complete building which remains of the great abbey, founded in 774. The facade is decorated with sandstone marquetry in red and white, and the column capitals are probably Roman (UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site)
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historic

PMR629-07
Germany, Rhineland Palatinate, Mainz: the 12th century cathedral, built of sandstone in typical Rheinland-Romanesque style: view of the triple towers at the west end of the cathedral from Leichhof Square, the lantern tower showing later Gothic and Baroque influences.
Keywords: Christian, church, religion, architecture, Romanesque

PMR629-06
Germany, Rhineland Palatinate, Mainz: decorated facades in the market square, the "Lion" Pharmacy ornately frescoed.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historic, picturesque

PMR629-05
Germany, Rhineland Palatinate, Mainz: the 12th century cathedral, built of sandstone in typical Rheinland-Romanesque style: view of the triple towers at the east end of the cathedral, showing the apse with blind arcades and dwarf gallery.
Keywords: Christian, church, religion, architecture, Romanesque

PMR629-04
Germany, Rhineland Palatinate, Mainz: the 12th century cathedral, built of sandstone in typical Rheinland-Romanesque style: view from Liebfrauen Square.
Keywords: Christian, church, religion, architecture, Romanesque

PMR629-03
Germany, Baden-Wurttemberg, Sigmaringen: the mighty castle which was the home of the Swabian (Catholic) branch of the Hohenzollerns: here, view from across the River Danube, with reflections in the water.
Keywords: fortifications, defence, ancestral home, heritage, historic

PMR629-02
Germany, Baden-Wurttemberg, Sigmaringen: the mighty castle which was the home of the Swabian (Catholic) branch of the Hohenzollerns: here, a closer view of the main entrance, with its black and white sentry boxes.
Keywords: fortifications, defence, ancestral home, heritage, historic

PMR629-01
Germany, Baden-wurttemberg, Sigmaringen: the mighty castle which was the home of the Swabian (Catholic) branch of the Hohenzollerns: here, the imposingly fortified main entrance.
Keywords: fortifications, historic, heritage, ancestral home, defence

PMR355-08
Belgium, Bruges: figure of Papageno, from Mozart's "Magic Flute", in front of the theatre.
Keywords: Brügge, statue, monument, tradition, architecture, heritage, mediaeval

PMR355-07
Belgium, Bruges: House ter Beurze, 15th century, in front of which business was negotiated, leading the family name "Beurze" to become the standard word for "stock exchange" in many languages,
Keywords: Brügge, mediaeval, heritage, architecture, tradition

PMR355-06
Belgium, Bruges: House of the Genoese, 1399-1441, the former consulate of Genoa.
Keywords: Brügge, mediaeval, heritage, architecture, tradition

PMR355-05
Belgium, Bruges: statue of the 15th century Flemish painter, Jan van Eyck overlooking Jan van Eyckplein (Square) and the Burghers' Lodge, a meeting place of prominent citizens and merchants, from the same period.
Keywords: Brügge, mediaeval, heritage, architecture, tradition

PMR355-04
Belgium, Bruges: variety of architectural styles on Spiegelrei, reflected in the canal.
Keywords: Brügge, tradition, architecture, heritage, mediaeval

PMR355-03
Belgium, Bruges: variety of architectural styles on Spiegelrei, reflected in the canal.
Keywords: Brügge, tradition, architecture, heritage, mediaeval

PMR355-02
Belgium, Bruges: the bridge at Koningstraat with facades, old and new, on Spiegelrei.
Keywords: Brügge, tradition, architecture, heritage, mediaeval

PMR355-01
Belgium, Bruges: view of Spiegelrei (Street) and the Burghers' Lodge, from a canal bridge.
Keywords: Brügge, tradition, architecture, heritage, mediaeval

PMR354-12
Belgium, Bruges: a variety of handsome facades adjoining the Market Square.
Keywords: Brügge, historic, mediaeval, heritage, architecture, tradition

PMR354-11
Belgium, Bruges: Gothic chapel of the Church of our Lady, with flying buttressss..
Keywords: Brügge, church, Christian, Catholic, historic, mediaeval, heritage, architecture, tradition

PMR354-10
Belgium, Bruges: yellow pansies are used universally for window boxes, as on this landing stage, starting point for canal trips round the city.
Keywords: Brügge, historic, mediaeval, heritage, architecture, tradition

PMR354-09
Belgium, Bruges: old step.gabled buildings, now housing a restaurant, with the belltower behind.
Keywords: Brügge, historic, mediaeval, heritage, architecture, tradition

PMR354-05
Belgium, Bruges: De Nieuwe Papegaai, one of only three remaining windmills, whose sails still turn with the wind.
Keywords: Brügge, tradition, architecture, heritage, mediaeval, historic

PMR354-04
Belgium, Bruges: Kruispoort, the most easterly gate to the city, built in 1402 with white sand-lime bricks (inner facade).
Keywords: Brügge, tradition, architecture, heritage, mediaeval, historic

PMR354-03
Belgium, Bruges: historic postal pillar box.
Keywords: Brügge, tradition, architecture, heritage, mediaeval, historic

PMR354-02
Belgium, Bruges: Gentpoort, built 1400-01, the most solid of the city gates, with Gentpoortstraat beyond. Attacks from neighbouring Ghent were always feared.
Keywords: Brügge, tradition, architecture, heritage, mediaeval, historic

PMR354-01
Belgium, Bruges: Gentpoort, built 1400-01, the most solid of the city gates. Attacks from neighbouring Ghent were always feared.
Keywords: Brügge, tradition, architecture, heritage, mediaeval, historic

PMR353-12
Belgium, Bruges: Minnewater, formerly a dock for barges plying between Bruges and Ghent.
Keywords: Brügge, tradition, architecture, heritage, mediaeval, historic

PMR353-11
Belgium, Bruges: shady courtyard of the Beguinage, founded in 1245, now occupied by sisters of the Benedictine Order.
Keywords: Brügge, historic, mediaeval, heritage, architecture, tradition

PMR353-10
Belgium, Bruges: artists painting in the Wijngaardplein (square).
Keywords: Brügge, historic, mediaeval, heritage, architecture, tradition

PMR353-09
Belgium, Bruges: Brasserie Vivaldi and Fonduehuisse on Wijngaardstraat.
Keywords: Brügge, tradition, architecture, heritage, mediaeval, historic

PMR353-08
Belgium, Bruges: renovated step-gabled houses on Walstraat, with horse carriage on a city tour.
Keywords: Brügge, tradition, architecture, heritage, mediaeval, historic

PMR353-07
Belgium, Bruges: well, in the garden of a row of terraced alms houses
Keywords: Brügge, tradition, architecture, heritage, mediaeval, historic

PMR353-06
Belgium, Bruges: typical Flemish terraced cottages, with the spire of the Church of Our Lady in the background.
Keywords: Brügge, tradition, architecture, heritage, mediaeval, historic

PMR353-05
Belgium, Bruges: Gruuthuse Palace (15th century), former home of the Lords of Gruuthuse, now a museum.
Keywords: Brügge, tradition, architecture, heritage, mediaeval, historic

PMR353-04
Belgium, Bruges: small pavement café in the old quarter, favoured by the local residents.
Keywords: Brügge, tradition, architecture, heritage, mediaeval, historic

PMR353-03
Belgium, Bruges: view of the Belfry and tall, gabled houses fronting on to the canal, from Huidenvettersplein (square).
Keywords: Brügge, tradition, architecture, heritage, mediaeval, historic

PMR353-02
Belgium, Bruges: Basilica of the Holy Blood, dating back to 1139, in Burg Square.
Keywords: Brügge, tradition, architecture, heritage, mediaeval, historic

PMR353-01
Belgium, Bruges: canal view from the Ezelstraat Bridge.
Keywords: Brügge, tradition, architecture, heritage, mediaeval, historic

PMR352-12
Belgium, Bruges: Procession of the Holy Blood on Ascension Day: the Bishop of Bruges, with invited prelates and local church leaders.
Keywords: Brügge, church, Christian, Catholic, historic, mediaeval, heritage, architecture, tradition

PMR352-11
Belgium, Bruges: Procession of the Holy Blood on Ascension Day: the Noble Brotherhood of the Hold Blood, founded about 1405, numbers 31 members and is responsible for the safekeeping of the Holy Relic. Led by the provost, wearing his chain of honour.
Keywords: Brügge, tradition, architecture, heritage, mediaeval, historic, Catholic, Christian, church

PMR352-10
Belgium, Bruges: Procession of the Holy Blood on Ascension Day: Tintinnabulum, Conopeum and Candle, adorned with the image of Count Derrick, the symbols of the Basilica of the Holy Blood in Bruges.
Keywords: Brügge, church, Christian, Catholic, historic, mediaeval, heritage, architecture, tradition

PMR352-09
Belgium, Bruges: Procession of the Holy Blood on Ascension Day: Our Lady of the Rosary (17-18th century) carried by girls in Flemish costume. Originally from the Dominican Monastery, it now resides in the church of St. Walburga.
Keywords: Brügge, tradition, architecture, heritage, mediaeval, historic, Catholic, Christian, church

PMR352-07
Belgium, Bruges: Procession of the Holy Blood on Ascension Day: Guild of Pilgrims: 12 chosen men with staff and palm branch, who had already made the pilgrimage to the Holy Land.
Keywords: Brügge, tradition, architecture, heritage, mediaeval, historic, Catholic, Christian, church

PMR352-06
Belgium, Bruges: Procession of the Holy Blood on Ascension Day: richly clad Burghers of Bruges.
Keywords: Brügge, tradition, architecture, heritage, mediaeval, historic, Catholic, Christian, church

PMR352-05
Belgium, Bruges: Procession of the Holy Blood on Ascension Day: trumpeters precede the Burghers of Bruges in their welcome to Count Derrick.
Keywords: Brügge, tradition, architecture, heritage, mediaeval, historic, Catholic, Christian, church

PMR352-04
Belgium, Bruges: Procession of the Holy Blood on Ascension Day: Count Derrick on horseback carrying the holy relic: drops of Christ's blood in a rock crystal bottle within a glass cylinder.
Keywords: Brügge, tradition, architecture, heritage, mediaeval, historic, Catholic, Christian, church

PMR352-03
Belgium, Bruges: Procession of the Holy Blood on Ascension Day: band in Flemish costume welcomes Count Derrick from the Holy Land with the precious relic.
Keywords: Brügge, tradition, architecture, heritage, mediaeval, historic, Catholic, Christian, church

PMR352-02
Belgium, Bruges: Procession of the Holy Blood on Ascension Day: children of different lands link hands to symbolise the missionaries starting out from Spain to teach the world's peoples.
Keywords: Brügge, tradition, architecture, heritage, mediaeval, historic, Catholic, Christian, church

PMR352-01
Belgium, Bruges: Procession of the Holy Blood on Ascension Day: band in purple robes plays a dirge while accompanying the pietá statue (Stabat Mater).
Keywords: Brügge, tradition, architecture, heritage, mediaeval, historic, Catholic, Christian, church

PMR351-12
Belgium, Bruges: Procession of the Holy Blood on Ascension Day: Roman legionaires pulling a float bearing a venerated wooden carving of Jesus as "the man of pain".
Keywords: Brügge, tradition, architecture, heritage, mediaeval, historic, Catholic, Christian, church

PMR351-11
Belgium, Bruges: Procession of the Holy Blood on Ascension Day: Roman soldiers pull a float carrying Pontius Pilate and his tribunal.
Keywords: Brügge, tradition, architecture, heritage, mediaeval, historic, Catholic, Christian, church

PMR351-10
Belgium, Bruges: Procession of the Holy Blood on Ascension Day: the Holy Family in the stable.
Keywords: Brügge, tradition, architecture, heritage, mediaeval, historic, Catholic, Christian, church

PMR351-09
Belgium, Bruges: Procession of the Holy Blood on Ascension Day: "Abraham with his people and flocks, on the road to Canaan".
Keywords: Brügge, tradition, architecture, heritage, mediaeval, historic, Catholic, Christian, church

PMR351-05
Belgium, Bruges: Procession of the Holy Blood on Ascension Day: a band in scarlet tunics leads the procession.
Keywords: Brügge, tradition, architecture, heritage, mediaeval, historic, Catholic , church, Christian

PMR351-03
Belgium, Bruges: ivy-covered bridge with cafe terrace on the far side.
Keywords: Brügge, tradition, architecture, heritage, mediaeval, historic

PMR351-02
Belgium, Bruges: canal cruiser loaded with tourists passing under one of the many bridges.
Keywords: Brügge, historic, pleasure boat, mediaeval, heritage, architecture, tradition

PMR351-01
Belgium, Bruges: statue of Jan Breydel and Pieter De Coninck in the Market Place.
Keywords: Brügge, tradition, architecture, heritage, mediaeval, monument, stone carving

PMR628-12
Germany, Baden-Wurttenberg, Sigmaringen: the mighty castle which was the home of the Swabian (Catholic) branch of the Hohenzollerns, reflected in the River Danube.
Keywords: historic town, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage

PMR628-11
Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: the Kaiserburg or Imperial Castle, rebuilt during the 15th and 16th centuries after its destruction in 1420, stands on a sandstone outcrop in the north of the city.
Keywords: Nürnberg, fortress, fortifications, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, historic town

PMR628-10
Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: the Frauenkirche, a 14th century Gothic church, with 16th century gable designed by Adam Krafft, attracts visitors daily at noon to its glockenspiel with mechanical figures depicting the homage of the seven electors.
Keywords: Nürnberg, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, historic town

PMR628-09
Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: Heilig-Geist-Spital, a 14-15th century Almshouse, astride the River Pegnitz.
Keywords: Nürnberg, historic town, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage

PMR628-08
Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: a row of old, timber-framed burgher houses in the Weissgerber Gasse in the old quarter.
Keywords: Nürnberg, historic town, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage, half-timbered buildings, gables

PMR628-07
Spain, Lanzarote, Canary Islands: a volcano cone and larva field with the first vegetation finding a foothold, on Isla La Graciosa.
Keywords: volcanic, larva stream, barren, magma, eruption

PMR628-06
Spain, Lanzarote, Canary Islands: surf breaking on the beach at Playa de las Conchas, Isla La Graciosa, with black, volcanic boulders in the foreground. The ferry terminal is a 6-kilometre walk away.
Keywords: golden sand, sunshine, idyll, deserted beach, blue sea

PMR628-05
Spain, Lanzarote, Canary Islands: surf breaking on the beach at Playa de las Conchas, Isla La Graciosa, with black, volcanic boulders in the foreground. The ferry terminal is a 6-kilometre walk away.
Keywords: golden sand, sunshine, idyll, deserted beach, blue sea

PMR628-04
Spain, Lanzarote, Canary Islands: black, volcanic larva studs the sandy beach on the north-east coast where the larva stream from the volcano Monte Corona ran directly into the sea.
Keywords: vocano, eruption, magma

PMR628-03
Spain, Lanzarote, Canary Islands: Timanfaya National Park, Montanas de Fuego - looking into the crater of Caldera Blanca from the rim, other volcanoes in the distance.
Keywords: volcano , volcanic, eruption, larva, magma

PMR628-02
Spain, Lanzarote, Canary Islands: Timanfaya National Park, Montanas de Fuego - looking into the crater of Caldera Blanca from the rim, other volcanoes in the distance.
Keywords: volcano , volcanic, eruption, larva, magma

PMR628-01
Spain, Lanzarote, Canary Islands: view of the beach and promenade at Arrecife, from the roof of the Gran Hotel, with volcanos in the distance.
Keywords: holiday resort, palm-fringed beach

PMR627-12
Spain, Lanzarote, Arrecife: The Parish Church of San Gines, dating back to the 17th century, but extensively rebuilt and enlarged.
Keywords: religious building, Canary Islands, Christian, architecture

PMR627-11
Spain, Lanzarote, Arrecife: Castillo de San Jose, modernised by Cesar Manrique, is home to the island's cultural centre where paintings by local artists are on display.
Keywords: castle, volcanic garden, fortification, fortress, Canary Islands

PMR627-10
Spain, Fuerteventura, La Oliva: The Parish Church of La Oliva with its squat belltower dates from 1711.
Keywords: religious building, Spanish architecture, Christian, Canary Islands

PMR627-09
Spain, Fuerteventura, Puerto del Rosario: Fishing boats and docks in the present-day capital, Puerto del Rosario.
Keywords: harbour, beached boats, quayside, Canary Islands

PMR627-08
Spain, Fuerteventura, Antigua: The church of Nuestra Senora de Antigua, consecrated in 1748, contains a wonderful Mudejar wooden ceiling.
Keywords: religious building, belltower, Spanish architecture, Christian, Canary Islands

PMR627-07
Spain, Fuerteventura: A pocket of green between barren hills in the Montana Cardon National Park in the south-east of the island.
Keywords: volcano, eruption, magma, larva, barren, volcanic, Canary Islands

PMR627-06
Spain, Fuerteventura: Betancuria was the island's capital until 1834, when Puerto del Rosario took that title. View of the present day small and unspoilt village, with the ex-cathedral, Santa Maria.
Keywords: Canary Islands

PMR627-05
Spain, Fuerteventura: Betancuria was the island's capital until 1834, when Puerto del Rosario took that title. View of the ex-cathedral, Santa Maria, which dates from the 17th century.
Keywords: religious building, historic building, belltower, Spanish architecture, Christian, church, Canary Islands

PMR627-04
Spain, Lanzarote, Los Hervideros: the tortured black cliffs were formed when larva poured into the sea at the time of the Timanfaya eruptions in 1730-36, and have been subsequently hollowed out by the sea.
Keywords: volcanic, Canary Islands, volcano, magma, barren, erosion, wave erosion, caves

PMR627-03
Spain, Lanzarote, El Golfo: Lago Verde and the beach of black sand in the remaining half crater of an extinct volcano, the seaward half having been worn away by the sea.
Keywords: volcanic, green algae, liquid rock, magma, larva, eruption, green lake, Canary Islands

PMR627-02
Spain, Lanzarote, El Golfo: Lago Verde and the beach of black sand in the remaining half crater of an extinct volcano, the seaward half having been worn away by the sea. View of the frozen waves of larva on the crater wall, deposited there in the Pleistocene age.
Keywords: volcanic, Canary Islands, green lake, eruption, larva, magma, liquid rock, green algae

PMR627-01
Spain, Lanzarote, Famara: Playa de Famara: sand dunes behind the beach where strong currents make swimming risky; Famara Settlement lies at the foot of the steep Famara Massif in the background.
Keywords: Canary Islands

PMR626-12
Spain, Lanzarote: Monumento al Campesino: designed by Cesar Manrique, the dazzling white and green patio leads to a museum of traditional crafts and a huge, circular restaurant in an extinct volcano crater.
Keywords: artistic design, Canary Islands, heritage, traditional architecture, monument to the peasant

PMR626-11
Spain, Lanzarote: Monumento al Campesino: designed by Cesar Manrique, the 15 metre monument was assembled in 1968 from old fishing boat drinking water canisters welded together, and represents a peasant with his traditional assistants, an ass and a dromedary.
Keywords: artistic design, Canary Islands, heritage, monument to the peasant, modern sculpture

PMR626-10
Spain, Lanzarote: Monumento al Campesino: designed by Cesar Manrique, the 15 metre monument was assembled in 1968 from old fishing boat drinking water canisters welded together, and represents a peasant with his traditional assistants, an ass and a dromedary. The monument is surrounded by vines growing in "picon" (volcanic gravel), each with its own semi-circular protecting wall against the wind.
Keywords: artistic design, Canary Islands, heritage, monument to the peasant, modern sculpture

PMR626-09
Spain, Lanzarote, Haria: View of the town lying in the high "Valley of the Thousand Palm Trees", with spring flowers in the foreground.
Keywords: Canary Islands

PMR626-08
Spain, Lanzarote: Teguise, the former capital of the island until 1852, when the port of Arrecife took on that role, is one of the oldest towns in the Canary Islands, having been founded in 1418 by Maciot de Bethencourt. A number of well preserved historic buildings are to be found in the old centre. Here, the Parish Church of San Miguel/Nuestra Senora de Guadelupe, dating back to the mid 15th century.
Keywords: traditional architecture, bell tower, clock tower, Christian, religious building, Spanish architecture, Canary Islands

PMR626-07
Spain, Lanzarote: Mirador del Rio: view of the island of La Graciosa with its tiny harbour of Caleta del Sebo, from the lookout built into the cliffs on the north coast by Cesar Manrique. The saltpans "Salinas del Rio" are visible at the foot of the cliff.
Keywords: volcanic landscape, straits, panoramic view, barren, volcano, Canary Islands

PMR626-06
Spain, Lanzarote: Jameos del Agua: a creation of Cesar Manrique in a collapsed volcanic larva "tube": the dazzling white swimming pool with palm trees and well-tended gardens.
Keywords: Canary Islands, crater, artistic, artistic creation

PMR626-05
Spain, Lanzarote, Guatiza: Jardin de Cactus: a cactus garden created in an extinct volcano crater by Cesar Manrique in 1990, regarded as an artistic masterpiece, and the most visited attraction on Lanzarote. Some 10,000 cacti of about 1000 different species are on display, many in flower. Here: the ornamental pool surrounding volcanic columns, with the wind turbines in Parque Eolico near Los Valles visible in the far distance.
Keywords: Canary Islands, botany, botanical gardens, larva

PMR626-04
Spain, Lanzarote, Guatiza: Jardin de Cactus: a cactus garden created in an extinct volcano crater by Cesar Manrique in 1990, regarded as an artistic masterpiece, and the most visited attraction on Lanzarote. Some 10,000 cacti of about 1000 different species are on display, many in flower. Here: view of the garden with Euphorbias featuring prominently, and the historic windmill behind.
Keywords: Canary Islands, botany, botanical gardens, larva

PMR626-03
Spain, Lanzarote, Guatiza: Jardin de Cactus: a cactus garden created in an extinct volcano crater by Cesar Manrique in 1990, regarded as an artistic masterpiece, and the most visited attraction on Lanzarote. Some 10,000 cacti of about 1000 different species are on display, many in flower. Here: the historic windmill overlooking terraces planted with divers cacti.
Keywords: Canary Islands, botany, botanical gardens, larva

PMR626-02
Spain, Lanzarote, Guatiza: Jardin de Cactus: a cactus garden created in an extinct volcano crater by Cesar Manrique in 1990, regarded as an artistic masterpiece, and the most visited attraction on Lanzarote. Some 10,000 cacti of about 1000 different species are on display, many in flower. Here: surviving volcanic columns surrounded by cacti, with the historic windmill in the background.
Keywords: Canary Islands, botany, botanical gardens, larva

PMR626-01
Spain, Lanzaraote, Guatiza: Jardin de Cactus: a cactus garden created in an extinct volcano crater by Cesar Manrique in 1990, regarded as an artistic masterpiece, and the most visited attraction on Lanzarote. Some 10,000 cacti of about 1000 different species are on display, many in flower. Here: view across the crater-garden, with back-lit cacti, and extinct volcano in the background.
Keywords: Canary Islands, botany, botanical gardens, larva

PMR625-12
Spain, Lanzarote, Guatiza: Jardin de Cactus: a cactus garden created in an extinct volcano crater by Cesar Manrique in 1990, regarded as an artistic masterpiece, and the most visited attraction on Lanzarote. Some 10,000 cacti of about 1000 different species are on display, many in flower. Here: cacti imitate a volcanic column, overlooked by the historic windmill.
Keywords: Canary Islands, larva, botanical gardens, botany

PMR625-11
Sweden, Gothenburg: Hamnkanalen, with reflections of Kristine Kyrka (Church) and the Ethnographical Museum. Gustav Adolf Square to the right.
Keywords: canals, Swedish architecture, historic buildings

PMR625-10
Sweden, Gothenburg: Reflections in the harbour during a spell of winter sunshine, with sail-training ship in the background.
Keywords: port, boats, fishing boats, sailing ship, marine, nautical scene

PMR625-09
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Mittenwald: Autumn colours in the woods on Hoher Kranzberg mountain, above Mittenwald.
Keywords: fall, russet, trees in autumn, coloured leaves

PMR625-08
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Mittenwald: Autumn colours in the woods on Hoher Kranzberg mountain, above Mittenwald.
Keywords: fall, russet, trees in autumn, coloured leaves

PMR625-07
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Mittenwald: Karwendel Mountains with the town of Mittenwald at the foot, seen from Hoher Kranzberg.
Keywords: Alps, Bavarian Alps, massif, alpine

PMR625-06
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Mittenwald: View of the Wildensee (lake) and Alps from Hoher Kranzberg (1391 metres) with the shadow of the summit hut in the foreground.
Keywords: Alps, Bavarian Alps, massif, alpine, alpine panorama

PMR625-05
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Mittenwald: Karwendel Mountains and autumn colours, seen from Hoher Kranzberg.
Keywords: Alps, Bavarian Alps, massif, alpine, fall, conifers

PMR625-04
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Mittenwald: Feeding the ducks on the lake in the Kurpark, with autumn foliage.
Keywords: fall, cure park, convalescence, rest home, sanatorium park, spa, trees in russet

PMR625-03
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Mittenwald: The lake and the fountain in the Kurpark, with trees in autumn foliage in the background.
Keywords: fall, cure park, convalescence, rest home, sanatorium park, spa, trees in russet

PMR625-02
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Mittenwald: Colourful flowerbeds and lake in the Kurpark.
Keywords: fall, cure park, convalescence, rest home, sanatorium park, spa, trees in russet

PMR625-01
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Mittenwald: Picturesque alpine houses with frescoes, clustered round a courtyard with geranium-bedecked fountain and wooden horse-trough.

PMR624-12
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Garmisch-Partenkirchen: Sonn Alpin ski hut (2600 metres) on the bed of the former glacier, with Zugspitze summit terrace above, and Schneefernerhaus Hotel on the left.
Keywords: skiing, mountain top, apres ski, snow sports, alpine hut, restaurant, beer garden, biergarten

PMR624-11
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Garmisch-Partenkirchen: View of Mount Daniel (2342 metres) with part of the village of Ehrwald, in Austria, from the summit of Mount Zugspitze.
Keywords: mountain top, Alps, alpine panorama

PMR624-10
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Garmisch-Partenkirchen: Summit cross on Mount Zugspitze, the highest mountain in Germany (2962 metres), with alpine panorama behind.
Keywords: mountain top, cliff, rocky, peak, hiking, climbing, mountaineering, Alps

PMR624-09
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Garmisch-Partenkirchen: View of Mount Waxenstein from the summit of the Zugspitze, Germany's highest mountain, showing the bed of a former glacier and the Loisach Valley beyond.
Keywords: mountain top, mountaineering, climbing, rocky, cliff, mountain panorama

PMR624-08
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Garmisch-Partenkirchen: View of Mount Waxenstein from the summit of the Zugspitze, Germany's highest mountain, showing the bed of a former glacier and the Loisach Valley beyond.
Keywords: mountain top, mountaineering, climbing, rocky, cliff, mountain panorama

PMR624-07
Turkey, Lycia, Arykanda: The ancient city of Arykanda or Arykandos which may date back to the 20th century BC, disappeared from the map of the known world after the Graeco-Roman inhabitants left, until rediscovered by Charles Fellows in 1838. Since then many Graeco-Roman remains have come to light. Situated on the side of a steep, rocky hill, Arykanda was easy to defend, and required no extensive fortifications. Here: tiered stone seating in the Odeon, the concert and meeting hall, showing the orchestra and rear of the facade.
Keywords: Greek ruins, towns of antiquity, excavations, archeology, Lycians, Graeco-Roman architecture, Graeco-Roman ruins, Roman ruins

PMR624-06
Turkey, Lycia, Arykanda: The ancient city of Arykanda or Arykandos which may date back to the 20th century BC, disappeared from the map of the known world after the Graeco-Roman inhabitants left, until rediscovered by Charles Fellows in 1838. Since then many Graeco-Roman remains have come to light. Situated on the side of a steep, rocky hill, Arykanda was easy to defend, and required no extensive fortifications. Here: the "State Agora", with three arched doorways on the north side leading into the Odeon, the concert and meeting hall.
Keywords: Greek ruins, towns of antiquity, excavations, archeology, Lycians, Graeco-Roman architecture, Graeco-Roman ruins, Roman ruins

PMR624-05
Turkey, Lycia, Arykanda: The ancient city of Arykanda or Arykandos which may date back to the 20th century BC, disappeared from the map of the known world after the Graeco-Roman inhabitants left, until rediscovered by Charles Fellows in 1838. Since then many Graeco-Roman remains have come to light. Situated on the side of a steep, rocky hill, Arykanda was easy to defend, and required no extensive fortifications. Here: the "State Agora" with retaining walls - the southern wall has collapsed into the valley.
Keywords: Greek ruins, Roman ruins, Graeco-Roman ruins, Graeco-Roman architecture, Lycians, archeology, excavations, towns of antiquity

PMR624-04
Turkey, Lycia, Arykanda: The ancient city of Arykanda or Arykandos which may date back to the 20th century BC, disappeared from the map of the known world after the Graeco-Roman inhabitants left, until rediscovered by Charles Fellows in 1838. Since then many Graeco-Roman remains have come to light. Situated on the side of a steep, rocky hill, Arykanda was easy to defend, and required no extensive fortifications. Here: stairway leading to the "State Agora" from the gymnasium and baths complex.
Keywords: Greek ruins, Roman ruins, Graeco-Roman ruins, Graeco-Roman architecture, Lycians, archeology, excavations, towns of antiquity

PMR624-03
Turkey, Lycia, Arykanda: The ancient city of Arykanda or Arykandos which may date back to the 20th century BC, disappeared from the map of the known world after the Graeco-Roman inhabitants left, until rediscovered by Charles Fellows in 1838. Since then many Graeco-Roman remains have come to light. Situated on the side of a steep, rocky hill, Arykanda was easy to defend, and required no extensive fortifications. Here: facade wall of the Graeco-Roman gymnasium and baths complex on a lower terrace.
Keywords: Greek ruins, Roman ruins, Graeco-Roman ruins, Graeco-Roman architecture, Lycians, archeology, excavations, towns of antiquity

PMR624-02
Turkey, Lycia, Myra: The ancient city of Myra, founded in the 5th century BC, was the leading city of Lycia. The principal interest today is the collection of rock tombs, built into the cliffs, with elaborate temple-like facades, dating from the 4th century BC. All the tombs have been plundered and many were used as dwellings in Byzantine times. Myra was a flourishing city under the Romans, as evidenced by the substantial Roman theatre. Here: a lintel stone with carved masks, removed from the theatre, with numerous rock tombs in the cliff behind.
Keywords: rock burials, excavations, archeology, Lycians, caves, Roman architecture

PMR624-01
Turkey, Lycia, Myra: The ancient city of Myra, founded in the 5th century BC, was the leading city of Lycia. The principal interest today is the collection of rock tombs, built into the cliffs, with elaborate temple-like facades, dating from the 4th century BC. All the tombs have been plundered and many were used as dwellings in Byzantine times. Myra was a flourishing city under the Romans, as evidenced by the substantial Roman theatre. Here: the vaulted entrance to the Roman amphitheatre, which was built into the cliff, adjacent to the rock tombs.
Keywords: rock burials, excavations, archeology, Lycians, caves, Roman architecture

PMR623-12
Turkey, Lycia, Myra: The ancient city of Myra, founded in the 5th century BC, was the leading city of Lycia. The principal interest today is the collection of rock tombs, built into the cliffs, with elaborate temple-like facades, dating from the 4th century BC. All the tombs have been plundered and many were used as dwellings in Byzantine times. Myra was a flourishing city under the Romans, as evidenced by the substantial Roman theatre. Here: general view of the rock tombs, with some standing as independent buildings.
Keywords: rock burials, Roman architecture, caves, Lycians, archeology, excavations

PMR623-11
Turkey, Lycia, Myra: The ancient city of Myra, founded in the 5th century BC, was the leading city of Lycia. The principal interest today is the collection of rock tombs, built into the cliffs, with elaborate temple-like facades, dating from the 4th century BC. All the tombs have been plundered and many were used as dwellings in Byzantine times. Myra was a flourishing city under the Romans, as evidenced by the substantial Roman theatre. Here: a closer view of a plundered tomb, showing the stone imitation-log roof used as decoration.
Keywords: rock burials, excavations, archeology, Lycians, caves, Roman architecture

PMR623-10
Turkey, Lycia, Myra: The ancient city of Myra, founded in the 5th century BC, was the leading city of Lycia. The principal interest today is the collection of rock tombs, built into the cliffs, with elaborate temple-like facades, dating from the 4th century BC. All the tombs have been plundered and many were used as dwellings in Byzantine times. Myra was a flourishing city under the Romans, as evidenced by the substantial Roman theatre. Here: general view of cliff where the majority of tombs are to be found.
Keywords: rock burials, excavations, archeology, Lycians, caves, Roman architecture

PMR623-09
Turkey, Lycia, Simena: The former Greek coastal village of Simena can only be reached from the sea - there are no roads connecting it to the hinterland, so development is limited, and little has changed since the Greeks left in 1922. About 200 people live here permanently. Crowning the village is a mediaeval fortress, and scattered around the village are numerous Lycian stone sarcophagi. Here: Mohamed, a young blond Turk on a Lycian stone sarcophagus whose lid represents an upturned boat.
Keywords: historical ruins, ruined fortress, sarcophagus, Byzantine fortifications, excavations, archeology

PMR623-08
Turkey, Lycia, Simena: The former Greek coastal village of Simena can only be reached from the sea - there are no roads connecting it to the hinterland, so development is limited, and little has changed since the Greeks left in 1922. About 200 people live here permanently. Crowning the village is a mediaeval fortress, and scattered around the village are numerous Lycian stone sarcophagi. Here: view of some of the ancient sarcophagi on the hill behind the village.
Keywords: historical ruins, archeology, excavations, Byzantine fortifications, sarcophagus, ruined fortress

PMR623-07
Turkey, Lycia, Simena: The former Greek coastal village of Simena can only be reached from the sea - there are no roads connecting it to the hinterland, so development is limited, and little has changed since the Greeks left in 1922. About 200 people live here permanently. Crowning the village is a mediaeval fortress, and scattered around the village are numerous Lycian stone sarcophagi. Here: view of the village from the jetty, ascending the hillside in terraces.
Keywords: historical ruins, ruined fortress, sarcophagus, Byzantine fortifications, excavations, archeology

PMR623-06
Turkey, Lycia, Simena: The former Greek coastal village of Simena can only be reached from the sea - there are no roads connecting it to the hinterland, so development is limited, and little has changed since the Greeks left in 1922. About 200 people live here permanently. Crowning the village is a mediaeval fortress, and scattered around the village are numerous Lycian stone sarcophagi. Here: the tiny harbour, with the dominating fortress behind.
Keywords: historical ruins, ruined fortress, sarcophagus, Byzantine fortifications, excavations, archeology

PMR623-05
Turkey, Lycia, Simena: The former Greek coastal village of Simena can only be reached from the sea - there are no roads connecting it to the hinterland, so development is limited, and little has changed since the Greeks left in 1922. About 200 people live here permanently. Crowning the village is a mediaeval fortress, and scattered around the village are numerous Lycian stone sarcophagi. Here: approaching the settlement from the sea, the visitor is met by traders in small boats.
Keywords: historical ruins, ruined fortress, sarcophagus, Byzantine fortifications, excavations, archeology

PMR623-04
Turkey, Lycia, Kas: The picturesque town of Kas (pop. about 8000) lies on the site of the Greek city of antiquity, Antiphellos in a pleasant bay on the south Turkish coast. Here: hauling in the anchor of a motor yacht, prior to leaving the harbour.
Keywords: ex Greek settlements, yachting fraternity, maritime, yachts

PMR623-03
Turkey, Lycia, Kas: The picturesque town of Kas (pop. about 8000) lies on the site of the Greek city of antiquity, Antiphellos in a pleasant bay on the south Turkish coast. Here: handmade Turkish carpets displayed for sale on the wall of a shop near the waterfront.
Keywords: ex Greek settlements

PMR623-02
Turkey, Lycia, Kas: The picturesque town of Kas (pop. about 8000) lies on the site of the Greek city of antiquity, Antiphellos in a pleasant bay on the south Turkish coast. Here: a large motor yacht manoeuvering into the tiny harbour.
Keywords: ex Greek settlements, yachting fraternity, maritime, yachts

PMR623-01
Turkey, Lycia, Kalkan: A well-preserved section of a Roman aqueduct on a hill crest above the Bay of Firnaz, south of Yesiliköy, 230 metres long, 3 metres wide, and 9 metres high, which carried water under pressure in a 33cm. bore stone pipeline for 35 kilometres to Patara from a spring near (today's) Islamlar.
Keywords: water supplies, Roman building, water supply in antiquity

PMR622-12
Turkey, Lycia, Kalkan: View of the landscape of Kalkan's hinterland, from a roof terrace a few kilometres above the town.

PMR622-11
Turkey, Lycia, Kalkan: Picturesque harbour of the former Greek town of Kalkan with new developments straggling up the hillside. It is said that the British settlers already outnumber the Turkish population.
Keywords: port, property development, desirable properties, British expatriates, yachts

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

PMR622-06
Turkey, Lycia, Patara: Ancient rock tombs, carved out of the cliffs by Lycians. The largest, the Tomb of Amyntas, in the style of a Greek Ionic temple, dates back to the 4th century BC. All have been plundered and many used as dwellings in Byzantine times.
Keywords: Roman remains, Roman architecture, Graeco-Roman remains, archeological excavations, cities of antiquity

PMR622-05
Turkey, Marmaris: The waterfront at Marmaris, with footbridge to Netsel Marina in the background.
Keywords: boats, refllections, harbour, port, marina

PMR622-04
Turkey, Marmaris: The waterfront at Marmaris, with restaurants and small boats in the foreground.
Keywords: boats, refllections, harbour, port, marina

PMR622-03
Turkey, Marmaris: Waterfront cafe at Marmaris overlooked by the Kalesi (fortress) built in 1522 by Süleyman the Magnificent during the siege of Rhodes.
Keywords: castle, fortifications, crenellations

PMR622-02
Germany, Thuringia, Arnstadt: Fountain, decorated with geraniums and picturesque street frontages in Arnstadt, where Johann Sebastian Bach played the organ in the local church 1703-7.
Keywords: German architecture, gables, street scene

PMR622-01
Germany, Thuringia, Arnstadt: Impressively restored facades with elaborately decorated doorway facing the Market Place in Arnstadt, where Johann Sebastian Bach played the organ in the local church 1703-7.
Keywords: German architecture, street scene

PMR621-12
Germany, Thuringia, Erfurt: St Boniface created the first bishopric in Erfurt in 742 AD, since when the city has been a centre of trade and commerce, being incorporated into the Hanseatic League in the 15th century. Known as the centre of German humanism, Martin Luther studied and preached here 1505-11. These picturesque 17-19th century houses line both sides of a bridge over the River Gera, known as the "Krämerbrücke" or Grocers' Bridge. The tower of the church of St. Egidien rises on the far side.
Keywords: mediaeval city, houses on bridge, German heritage, historic buildings, Lutherism, protestantism, mediaeval architecture

PMR621-11
Germany, Thuringa, Erfurt: St Boniface created the first bishopric in Erfurt in 742 AD, since when the city has been a centre of trade and commerce, being incorporated into the Hanseatic League in the 15th century. Known as the centre of German humanism, Martin Luther studied and preached here 1505-11. Handsome Renaissance facades of former merchant houses on the Fischmarkt, the "Haus zum Breiten Herd" (1584) and the "Gildehaus".
Keywords: mediaeval city, German heritage, historic buildings, Lutherism, protestantism, mediaeval architecture

PMR621-10
Germany, Thuringia, Erfurt: St Boniface created the first bishopric in Erfurt in 742 AD, since when the city has been a centre of trade and commerce, being incorporated into the Hanseatic League in the 15th century. Known as the centre of German humanism, Martin Luther studied and preached here 1505-11. Here: "Kunsthalle", a patrician house with Renaissance facade, known as the "Haus zum Roten Ochsen" (1562), with St. Martin, dressed as a Roman legionnaire, on his ornate column.
Keywords: mediaeval city, German heritage, historic buildings, Lutherism, protestantism, mediaeval architecture

PMR621-09
Germany, Sachsen-Anhalt, Naumburg: Founded before 1000 AD, Naumburg has retained its historic centre. Here: the "Holzmarkt", originally a storage area for timber, with the former hostelry "Alte Post", built in 1580 in Renaissance style, and then one of the largest inns in the town.
Keywords: German architecture, historic town, picturesque, old buildings, gables

PMR621-08
Germany, Sachsen-Anhalt, Naumburg: Founded before 1000 AD, Naumburg has retained its historic centre. Here: Marienplatz and Marientor, the sole remaining town gate and tower, dating from the 14th century.
Keywords: German architecture, historic town, picturesque, old buildings, gables

PMR621-07
Germany, Sachsen-Anhalt, Naumburg: Founded before 1000 AD, Naumburg has retained its historic centre. Here: fountain in the market square, dating from 1498, with stone figure believed to represent St. Wenceslas (1579).
Keywords: German architecture, historic town, picturesque, old buildings, gables

PMR621-06
Germany, Sachsen-Anhalt, Naumburg: Founded before 1000 AD, Naumburg has retained its historic centre. Here: the late Gothic/Renaissance Rathaus (Town Hall), built 1517-28, stands in the market square.
Keywords: German architecture, historic town, picturesque, old buildings, gables

PMR621-05
Germany, Thuringia, Weimar: Schloss Belvedere, 4 kilometres southeast of Weimar, houses a music school and plays host to summer concerts.
The courtyard of the orangery displays a large collection of tropical trees and shrubs.
Keywords: German heritage, formal gardens, palace gardens, flowerbeds, parks, gardens

PMR621-04
Germany, Thuringia, Weimar: Schloss Belvedere, 4 kilometres southeast of Weimar, houses a music school and plays host to summer concerts.
Keywords: German heritage, formal gardens, palace gardens, parks, gardens

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

PMR620-05
Germany, North Rhine-Westphalia, Bruhl: Schloss Augustusburg was built between 1725 and 1768 by J.K. Schlaun and Francois de Cuvillies for the Elector Clement-Augustus, Archbishop of Cologne, who was a scion of the Bavarian Wittelsbach family. The palace contains a fine rococo staircase attributed to Balthasar Neumann. Here: in the extensive grounds stands this "Hunting Lodge", Schloss Falkenlust, built 1729-33.
Keywords: North Rhine- Westphalia, German architecture, German heritage, country houses, palace gardens, parks, formal gardens, French style gardens, UNESCO world heritage site

PMR620-04
Germany, North Rhine-Westphalia, Bruhl: Schloss Augustusburg was built between 1725 and 1768 by J.K. Schlaun and Francois de Cuvillies for the Elector Clement-Augustus, Archbishop of Cologne, who was a scion of the Bavarian Wittelsbach family. The palace contains a fine rococo staircase attributed to Balthasar Neumann. Here: a shady walk in the grounds of the palace, leading to the Hunting Lodge, "Schloss Falkenlust".
Keywords: North Rhine- Westphalia, German architecture, German heritage, country houses, palace gardens, parks, formal gardens, French style gardens, UNESCO world heritage site

PMR620-03
Germany, Thuringia, Bruhl: Schloss Augustusburg was built between 1725 and 1768 by J.K. Schlaun and Francois de Cuvillies for the Elector Clement-Augustus, Archbishop of Cologne, who was a scion of the Bavarian Wittelsbach family. The palace contains a fine rococo staircase attributed to Balthasar Neumann. Here: view of the south facade and gardens from the lake, with ornamental urn in the foreground.
Keywords: North Rhine- Westphalia, UNESCO world heritage site, French style gardens, formal gardens, parks, palace gardens, country houses, German heritage, German architecture

PMR620-02
Germany, North Rhine-Westphalia, Bruhl: Schloss Augustusburg was built between 1725 and 1768 by J.K. Schlaun and Francois de Cuvillies for the Elector Clement-Augustus, Archbishop of Cologne, who was a scion of the Bavarian Wittelsbach family. The palace contains a fine rococo staircase attributed to Balthasar Neumann. Here: south facade with the French-style formal gardens (parterre) in the foreground.
Keywords: North Rhine- Westphalia, German architecture, German heritage, country houses, palace gardens, parks, formal gardens, French style gardens, UNESCO world heritage site

PMR620-01
Germany, North Rhine-Westfalia, Bruhl: Schloss Augustusburg was built between 1725 and 1768 by J.K. Schlaun and Francois de Cuvillies for the Elector Clement-Augustus, Archbishop of Cologne, who was a scion of the Bavarian Wittelsbach family. The palace contains a fine rococo staircase attributed to Balthasar Neumann. Here: ornamental paved approach to the east facade of the palace, with the arms of the House of Wittelsbach over the entrance.
Keywords: North Rhine- Westphalia, German architecture, German heritage, country houses, palace gardens, parks, formal gardens, French style gardens, UNESCO world heritage site

PMR619-12
Germany, North Rhine-Wesphalia, Bruhl: Schloss Augustusburg was built between 1725 and 1768 by J.K. Schlaun and Francois de Cuvillies for the Elector Clement-Augustus, Archbishop of Cologne, who was a scion of the Bavarian Wittelsbach family. The palace contains a fine rococo staircase attributed to Balthasar Neumann. Here: east entrance to the palace and main gate.
Keywords: North Rhine- Westphalia, French style gardens, formal gardens, parks, palace gardens, country houses, German heritage, German architecture, UNESCO world heritage site

PMR619-11
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Regensburg: Originally a Celtic colony (Radasbona) and then later a Roman settlement (Castra Regina), Regensburg boasts a wealth of historic buildings. Pictureque pavement cafe in the heart of the old city.
Keywords: UNESCO World Heritage Site, German Architecture, Boulevard cafe, Timberframe buildings

PMR619-10
Germany, Upper Bavaria: Schloss Herrenchiemsee, the most magnificent of Ludwig II's palaces, based on Versailles, is to be found on an island in the large Chiemsee (lake) and can only be reached by boat. Begun in 1878, it was never completed due to lack of funds. A horse-drawn carriage brings visitors from the jetty and is here seen before the facade.
Keywords: German Architecture, opulence, sumptuous

PMR619-09
Germany, Upper Bavaria: Schloss Herrenchiemsee, the most magnificent of Ludwig II's palaces, based on Versailles, is to be found on an island in the large Chiemsee (lake) and can only be reached by boat. Begun in 1878, it was never completed due to lack of funds. A horse-drawn carriage brings visitors from the jetty. Statue of a pair of putti adorning one of the fountains.
Keywords: German Architecture, opulence, sumptuous

PMR619-08
Germany, Upper Bavaria: Schloss Linderhof - the smallest of Ludwig II's palaces and the only one to be completed (in 1879) - stands in magnificent parkland in the Bavarian Alps. View of the golden fountain of Flora which plays for 5 miniutes every hour in summer.
Keywords: German Architecture, sumptuous, opulent

PMR619-07
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Berchtesgaden: In winter 2005/6 the Königssee at Berchtesgaden froze over, a very unusual circumstance, and people were able to walk the length of the lake to the well known chapel of St. Bartholomä. View from the chapel looking north, with numerous sightseers walking back to the jetty.
Keywords: winter, mountains, Alps, snow, frozen lake, ice

PMR619-06
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Berchtesgaden: In winter 2005/6 the Königssee at Berchtesgaden froze over, a very unusual circumstance, and people were able to walk the length of the lake to the well known chapel of St. Bartholomä. View of the chapel from the middle of the ice, with the mighty flank of the Watzmann mountain behind.
Keywords: winter, ice, frozen lake, snow, Alps, mountains

PMR619-05
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Berchtesgaden: In winter 2005/6 the Königssee at Berchtesgaden froze over, a very unusual circumstance, and people were able to walk the length of the lake to the well known chapel of St. Bartholomä. View of the chapel with its onion domes after a fresh fall of snow, from the frozen lake.
Keywords: winter, ice, frozen lake, snow, Alps, mountains

PMR619-04
Cyprus, Vretsia: The remains of an abandoned stone water mill race not far from Vretsia with typical Cyprus winter landscape.
Keywords: industrial archeology

PMR619-03
England, Hertfordshire, Chipperfield: Two Brewers Hotel, from the village green, with signpost in the foreground.
Keywords: English Inns, English Hostelries, English Hotels, accommodation, bed and breakfast, restaurants

PMR619-02
England, Hertfordshire, Chipperfield: Two Brewers Hotel, from the village green, with tree in the foreground.
Keywords: English Inns, English Hostelries, English Hotels, accommodation, bed and breakfast, restaurants

PMR619-01
England, Hertfordshire, Chipperfield: Two Brewers Hotel, from the village green, with telephone kiosk in the foreground.
Keywords: English Inns, English Hostelries, English Hotels, accommodation, bed and breakfast, restaurants

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

PMR618-11
Germany, Upper Bavaria: Arboreal autumn scene in Munich's West Park.
Keywords: trees, sunshine, autumn leaves, autumn colours, russet and gold, autumn hues, fall, long shadows, season of mists and mellow fruitfulness, fallen leaves

PMR618-10
Germany, Upper Bavaria: Arboreal autumn scene in Munich's West Park.
Keywords: trees, sunshine, autumn leaves, autumn colours, russet and gold, autumn hues, fall, long shadows, season of mists and mellow fruitfulness, fallen leaves

PMR618-09
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Arboreal autumn scene in Munich's West Park.
Keywords: trees, sunshine, autumn leaves, autumn colours, russet and gold, autumn hues, fall, long shadows, season of mists and mellow fruitfulness, fallen leaves

PMR618-08
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Arboreal autumn scene in Munich's West Park.
Keywords: trees, sunshine, autumn leaves, autumn colours, russet and gold, autumn hues, fall, long shadows, season of mists and mellow fruitfulness, fallen leaves

PMR618-07
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Arboreal autumn scene in Munich's West Park, with Thai Water Temple and Nepalese carved wooden house reflected in the lake.
Keywords: trees, sunshine, autumn leaves, autumn colours, russet and gold, autumn hues, fall, long shadows, season of mists and mellow fruitfulness, fallen leaves

PMR618-06
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Arboreal autumn scene in Munich's West Park, with Thai Water Temple reflected in the lake.
Keywords: trees, sunshine, autumn leaves, autumn colours, russet and gold, autumn hues, fall, long shadows, season of mists and mellow fruitfulness, fallen leaves

PMR618-05
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Arboreal autumn scene in Munich's West Park, with vivid red trees in the Japanese garden reflecting in the lake.
Keywords: trees, sunshine, autumn leaves, autumn colours, russet and gold, autumn hues, fall, long shadows, season of mists and mellow fruitfulness, fallen leaves

PMR618-04
Arboreal autumn scene in Munich's West Park, with the sun shining through pampas grasses in the foreground.
Keywords: trees, fallen leaves, season of mists and mellow fruitfulness, long shadows, fall, autumn hues, russet and gold, autumn colours, autumn leaves, sunshine

PMR618-03
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Arboreal autumn scene in Munich's West Park.
Keywords: trees, fallen leaves, season of mists and mellow fruitfulness, long shadows, fall, autumn hues, russet and gold, autumn colours, autumn leaves, sunshine

PMR618-02
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Arboreal autumn scene in Munich's West Park.
Keywords: trees, sunshine, autumn leaves, autumn colours, russet and gold, autumn hues, fall, long shadows, season of mists and mellow fruitfulness, fallen leaves

PMR618-01
Germany, Upper Bavaria: Arboreal autumn scene in Munich's West Park.
Keywords: trees, fallen leaves, season of mists and mellow fruitfulness, long shadows, fall, autumn hues, russet and gold, autumn colours, autumn leaves, sunshine

PMR617-12
Germany, Bavaria, Franconia, Riedenberg: Arrival of the boat from Regensburg on the River Altmühl, with the convent of St. Anna on the far bank.
Keywords: river transport, waiting for the boat, boat outing, river traffic connections, pleasure boat, pleasure craft, river trip, water bus

PMR617-11
Germany, Bavaria, Franconia, Essing: Burg Prunn, perched high on its rocky crag above the Altmühl Valley, dates back to the eleventh century or earlier.
Keywords: defensive position, fortified castles, inaccessible, romantic castles, mediaeval castles, Fränkische Schweiz

PMR617-10
Germany, Bavaria, Franconia, Essing: The wooden bridge which crosses the River Altmühl to provide access to the village of Essing, with the old gate tower commanding the entrance. A ruined tower sits atop the lofty cliff behind.
Keywords: limestone cliffs, Altmühl Valley, Fränkische Schweiz

PMR617-09
Germany, Bavaria, Franconia, Essing: Swans by the wooden bridge which crosses the River Altmühl to provide access to the village of Essing, with the old gate tower commanding the entrance. A ruined tower sits atop the lofty cliff behind.
Keywords: limestone cliffs, Altmühl Valley, Fränkische Schweiz

PMR617-08
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Garmisch-Partenkirchen: Alpine landscape with trees in autumn colours near the Gschwandtnerbauer Hut (1020 metres).
Keywords: mountains, nature, alpine meadows, meadows, Alps

PMR617-07
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Garmisch-Partenkirchen: View of the Karwendel Mountains from the Gschwandtnerbauer Hut (1020 metres)
Keywords: mountains, Alps, meadows, alpine meadows, nature, admiring the view

PMR617-06
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Garmisch-Partenkirchen: Sunlit bracken in autumn colours by the woodland track on Mount Wank.
Keywords: mountains, Alps, meadows, alpine meadows, nature, long shadows, sunlit clearing

PMR617-05
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Garmisch-Partenkirchen: View of the Karwendel chain of mountains with Lake Gerold, from Mount Wank, with rowan tree in shades of russet.
Keywords: mountains, conifers, forest, nature, Alps

PMR617-04
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Garmisch-Partenkirchen: View of the Karwendel chain of mountains with Lake Gerold, from Mount Wank (1780 metres)
Keywords: mountains, conifers, forest, nature, Alps

PMR617-03
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Garmisch-Partenkirchen: View of the Karwendel chain of mountains from Mount Wank (1780 metres), with rowan tree in shades of russet.
Keywords: mountains, conifers, forest, nature, Alps, autumn, fall

PMR617-02
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Garmisch-Partenkirchen: Bird's eye view of the village of Farchant in the Loisach Valley, from Mount Wank (1780 metres).
Keywords: mountains, Alps, meadows, nature, conifers, forests

PMR617-01
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Garmisch-Partenkirchen: Esterberg Alm Hut (1260 metres) in the Wetterstein Mountains.
Keywords: mountains, Alps, beergarden, biergarten, open air tables, typical alpine hut, good food and drink

PMR616-12
Germany, Upper Bavaria: National Theatre (Opera House) in Munich, built in 1818 but destroyed in the war and rebuilt by 1963, with the statue of its founder, King Maximilian I Joseph, in Max-Joseph-Platz.
Keywords: German architecture, pediment, columned portico, classical architecture, Corinthian columns, tympanum, cobble stones

PMR616-11
Germany, Upper Bavaria: Marienplatz, the heart of Munich, with the gilded figure of Maria on her column (1594), and the old, Gothic Rathaus (town hall) (1470) with its step-gable and turreted tower.
Keywords: central square, German architecture, street scene, Ludwig Beck

PMR616-10
Bulgaria, Rila: Rilski Monastery, 1100 metres high in the Rila Mountains, is the largest and most important monastery in Bulgaria. Built on the site of the hermit, Ivan Rilski's retreat in the 10th century, it has been rebuilt a number of times. Here, the monastery church, renowned for its numerous colourful frescoes.
Keywords: Orthodox churches, Bulgarian architecture, religious buildings, Byzantine

PMR616-08
Bulgaria, Melnik: Sandstone cliffs are omnipresent in the town of Melnik in the Pirin Mountains, about 15 kilometres from the Turkish border. Here: small cafe with outside tables in an intimate square of the old town.
Keywords: restaurant, eating and drinking, al fresco meals

PMR616-07
Bulgaria, Melnik: Sandstone cliffs are omnipresent in the town of Melnik in the Pirin Mountains, about 15 kilometres from the Turkish border. Here: traditional-style hotels/dwellings on the slopes of the soaring sandstone cliffs.
Keywords: Turkish-style houses, Bulgarian architecture

PMR616-06
Bulgaria, Melnik: Sandstone cliffs are omnipresent in the town of Melnik in the Pirin Mountains, about 15 kilometres from the Turkish border. Here: view over the roofs of the town, with sheer sandstone cliffs in the background.
Keywords: Turkish-style houses, Bulgarian architecture

PMR616-05
Bulgaria, Melnik: Sandstone cliffs are omnipresent in the town of Melnik in the Pirin Mountains, about 15 kilometres from the Turkish border. Here: Hotel-Mexana Loznitsite on the main street in the upper town.
Keywords: Turkish-style houses, Bulgarian architecture

PMR616-04
Bulgaria, Melnik: Sandstone cliffs are omnipresent in the town of Melnik in the Pirin Mountains, about 15 kilometres from the Turkish border. Here: administration building with columned portico, dominated by sandstone cliffs.
Keywords: Turkish-style houses, Bulgarian architecture

PMR616-03
Bulgaria, Melnik: Sandstone cliffs are omnipresent in the town of Melnik in the Pirin Mountains, about 15 kilometres from the Turkish border. The town has been famous for its red wines and also tobacco for centuries. Here: hotel-mexana on the main street, with luxuriant vine on the porch.
Keywords: Turkish-style houses, Bulgarian architecture

PMR616-02
Bulgaria, Melnik: Sandstone cliffs are omnipresent in the town of Melnik in the Pirin Mountains, about 15 kilometres from the Turkish border. The town has been famous for its red wines and also tobacco for centuries. In 1900 the town had about 20,000 inhabitants; today just 245 live here. Here: entrance to a hotel-mexana with vine-covered wooden porch.
Keywords: Turkish-style houses, Bulgarian architecture

PMR616-01
Bulgaria, Melnik: Sandstone cliffs are omnipresent in the town of Melnik in the Pirin Mountains, about 15 kilometres from the Turkish border. The town has been famous for its red wines and also tobacco for centuries. In 1900 the town had about 20,000 inhabitants; today just 245 live here. Here: Kordopuolos Kashta (House), built in 1754 (top) belonged to a famous wine merchant. It is reputed to have been the largest and most luxurious house in Bulgaria.
Keywords: Turkish-style houses, Bulgarian architecture

PMR615-12
Bulgaria, Melnik: Sandstone cliffs are omnipresent in the town of Melnik in the Pirin Mountains, about 15 kilometres from the Turkish border. The town has been famous for its red wines and also tobacco for centuries. In 1900 the town had about 20,000 inhabitants; today just 245 live here, but it is being actively promoted as a tourist resort. Here: view over the rooftops to the sandstone cliffs.
Keywords: Turkish-style houses, Bulgarian architecture

PMR615-11
Bulgaria, Melnik: Sandstone cliffs are omnipresent in the town of Melnik in the Pirin Mountains, about 15 kilometres from the Turkish border. The town has been famous for its red wines and also tobacco for centuries. In 1900 the town had about 20,000 inhabitants; today just 245 live here, but it is being actively promoted as a tourist resort. Here: Turkish-style houses on the main street, down the centre of which flows a stream.
Keywords: Turkish-style houses, Bulgarian architecture

PMR615-10
Bulgaria, Melnik: Sandstone cliffs are omnipresent in the town of Melnik in the Pirin Mountains, about 15 kilometres from the Turkish border. The town has been famous for its red wines and also tobacco for centuries. In 1900 the town had about 20,000 inhabitants; today just 245 live here, but it is being actively promoted as a tourist resort. Here: typical houses dominated by the sandstone cliffs.
Keywords: Turkish-style houses, Bulgarian architecture

PMR615-09
Bulgaria, Loseniya: View of Loseniya in the Pirin Mountains, with the sandstone cliffs of Melnik in the background.
Keywords: Pirin Mountains panorama

PMR615-08
Bulgaria, Sofia: Ivan Vasov National Theatre, built in 1907 in German classical style, rebuilt in 1923 after a disastrous fire, by architect Dülfer.
Keywords: classical columns, architrave, tympanum, entablatures

PMR615-07
Bulgaria, Sofia: Fountain in the town park, with the Ivan Vasov National Theatre in the background.
Keywords: modern sculpture, water-play, water-jets

PMR615-06
Bulgaria, Sofia: Facade and main entrance of the Alexander Nevski Cathedral of Remembrance, built between 1892 and 1912, as an act of gratitude to the Russian people for delivering the Bulgarians from the Turks.
Keywords: church, Orthodox church, Byzantine style, religious building

PMR615-05
Bulgaria, Sofia: Prince Alexander Battenberg Square, dominated by the former Communist Party Headquarters. The building on the left houses the Council of Ministers and that on the right the president's office.
Keywords: Bulgarian architecture, government buildings

PMR615-04
Bulgaria, Sofia: Sveta Nedelya Church, where 150 people died in 1925 when an assassin's bomb failed to kill Czar Boris III. Now a revered pilgrimage church and first patriarchal church of Sofia.
Keywords: religious building, Othodox church, Bulgarian architecture

PMR615-03
Bulgaria, Sofia: Sveti Georgi Church in the form of a rotunda, dates back to the 4th century, when it was built on the site of a Roman temple, now finds itself in the inner court of the Sheraton Balkan Hotel. In the foreground are the foundations of two 13/14th century houses.
Keywords: religious building, Orthodox church, early Christian

PMR615-02
Bulgaria, Sofia: Sveti Nikolai Church, built in Russian style in 1912-14. The bells were donated by Czar Nicolas II of Russia.
Keywords: religious building, Orthodox church, golden onion domes

PMR615-01
Bulgaria, Sofia: Side view of the Alexander Nevski Cathedral of Remembrance, built between 1892 and 1912, as an act of gratitude to the Russian people for delivering the Bulgarians from the Turks.
Keywords: church, Orthodox church, Byzantine style, religious building, golden domes

PMR614-12
Bulgaria, Dospat: Typical countryside near Dospat in the Rodopi Mountains, with farmhouse in the foreground.
Keywords: Bulgarian landscape, hills, meadows

PMR614-11
Bulgaria, Dospat: Dam and water reservoir in the Rodopi Mountains, not far from Dospat.
Keywords: water conservation, forest, water power

PMR614-10
Bulgaria, Dospat: Lake Dospat in the Rodopi Mountains, with the town of Dospat on the far shore, about 10 kilometres from the Turkish border.
Keywords: Bulgarian landscape, forest, hills

PMR614-09
Bulgaria, Dospat: Fishing in Lake Golyam Beglik in the Rodopi Mountains, north of Dospat.
Keywords: angling, woods, conifer forest, mountain lake, fisherman, angler

PMR614-08
Bulgaria: Plovdiv received international acclaim for its painstaking restoration of the old Turkish-style houses in the old quarter. Here: belltower of the Church of Saints Helena and Constantine and some striking frontages with bay windows.
Keywords: Turkish-style architecture, cobbled streets

PMR614-07
Bulgaria: Plovdiv received international acclaim for its painstaking restoration of the old Turkish-style houses in the old quarter. Here: the large, cut stone blocks on Vitosha Street were part of the acropolis wall built by the Romans ca. 170 AD.
Keywords: Roman remains

PMR614-06
Bulgaria, Assenovgrad: Sveta Bogorodiza Church, two and a half kilometres south of the town and perched high on a rocky crag, was formerly part of the Byzantine fortress established in the 11/12th century.
Keywords: religious building, Orthodox church

PMR614-05
Bulgaria, Assenovgrad: View of the town and approach road from the Assen Krepost (Fortress).
Keywords: panorama of Assenovgrad, valley, forest

PMR614-04
Bulgaria, Assenovgrad: Sveta Bogorodiza Church, two and a half kilometres south of the town and perched high on a rocky crag, was formerly part of the Byzantine fortress established in the 11/12th century. View from the ruins of the fortress.
Keywords: religious building, Orthodox church

PMR614-03
Bulgaria: Batchkovo Monastery, in the Rodopi Mountains, was founded in the 12th century but several times rebuilt. It is the second largest and most important monastery in Bulgaria. View of the columned entry porch, decorated with frescoes, with the monastery church behind.
Keywords: religious building, Orthodox church, Byzantine style, monks, retreat

PMR614-02
Bulgaria: Batchkovo Monastery, in the Rodopi Mountains, was founded in the 12th century but several times rebuilt. It is the second largest and most important monastery in Bulgaria. View of the Byzantine-style church and colourful flower gardens.
Keywords: religious building, retreat, monks, Byzantine style, Orthodox church

PMR614-01
Bulgaria: Plovdiv received international acclaim for its painstaking restoration of the old Turkish-style houses in the old quarter. The cobbled streets are swept every day. Renovated facades behind.
Keywords: Turkish-style architecture, Bulgarian architecture, shady street

PMR613-12
Bulgaria: Plovdiv received international acclaim for its painstaking restoration of the old Turkish-style houses in the old quarter. Roman remains (left) in Vitosha Street, with part of the beautifully restored Balabanov House (right), the interior with original furniture, and open to the public.
Keywords: Turkish-style architecture, cobbled streets

PMR613-11
Bulgaria: Plovdiv received international acclaim for its painstaking restoration of the old Turkish-style houses in the old quarter. Typical frontages with bay windows; the Balabanov House is visible at the bottom of the street.
Keywords: Turkish-style architecture, cobbled streets

PMR613-10
Bulgaria: Plovdiv received international acclaim for its painstaking restoration of the old Turkish-style houses in the old quarter. The Hisar Gate, the eastern gate of the fortress wall, has stood here "since the remotest past".
Keywords: Turkish-style architecture, cobbled streets, defence fortifications

PMR613-09
Bulgaria: Plovdiv received international acclaim for its painstaking restoration of the old Turkish-style houses in the old quarter. A bar and cafe occupies one of the restored houses with overhanging second storey.
Keywords: Turkish-style architecture, cobbled streets, al fresco eating and drinking, pastel colours

PMR613-08
Bulgaria: Plovdiv received international acclaim for its painstaking restoration of the old Turkish-style houses in the old quarter. Freshly painted facade with unusual overhanging bay window from Ottoman times.
Keywords: Turkish-style architecture, shady street

PMR613-07
Bulgaria: Plovdiv received international acclaim for its painstaking restoration of the old Turkish-style houses in the old quarter. An interesting gateway with fresco; the Balabanov House faces the end of the street.
Keywords: Turkish-style architecture, cobbled streets

PMR613-06
Bulgaria, Plovdiv: The Roman amphitheatre from the second century AD is still used for open air filmshows and operatic performances. The stage and orchestra with a wonderful view over the city behind.
Keywords: Roman remains, stone seating

PMR613-05
Bulgaria, Shipka: The colourful, ornate facade of the Russian-style memorial church built in 1902, to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Battle of Shipka Pass on 21st-26th August 1877, when the Russo-Bulgarian force defeated the Turks.
Keywords: golden onion domes, Russian-style architecture, Orthodox church, religious building

PMR613-04
Bulgaria, Shipka: View north from the Shipka Pass in the "Stara Planina" Balkan Mountains.
Keywords: panorama view, Bulgarian landscape, plains

PMR613-03
Bulgaria, Shipka: The 32-metre-high Freedom Monument at the top of the 1200-metre Shipka Pass commemorates the Russian fallen in the Russo-Turkish battle on 21st-26th August 1877, when the Russians and Bulgarians won, despite being outnumbered 5 to 1.
Keywords: military victories, cannons

PMR613-02
Bulgaria: Preobrashenski ("Transfiguration") Monastery sits high on the rim of the Yantra Valley, about 6 kilometres north of Veliko Tarnovo facing a convent on the opposite side. Main entrance.
Keywords: religious building, Orthodox monastery, monks, retreat

PMR613-01
Bulgaria: Preobrashenski ("Transfiguration") Monastery sits high on the rim of the Yantra Valley, about 6 kilometres north of Veliko Tarnovo facing a convent on the opposite side. Part of the living quarters.
Keywords: religious building, retreat, monks, Orthodox monastery

PMR612-12
Bulgaria: Veliko Tarnovo, situated on a rocky hill within a loop of the River Yantra, was the first capital of Bulgaria from 1187, after the foundation of the Second Bulgarian Empire (1185-1393) by the Assen Brothers, Peter and Ivan. The site was previously occupied by the Thracians and then the Romans before the Bulgarians came in the 12 th century. Here: partially restored ruins of the palace of the Bulgarian rulers on Tsarevets Hill, originally extending to 6000 square metres.
Keywords: historical site, archeological excavations, ruined fortifications, defence towers, battlements, fortifications, Bulgarian heritage, archeological site

PMR612-11
Bulgaria: Veliko Tarnovo, situated on a rocky hill within a loop of the River Yantra, was the first capital of Bulgaria from 1187, after the foundation of the Second Bulgarian Empire (1185-1393) by the Assen Brothers, Peter and Ivan. The site was previously occupied by the Thracians and then the Romans before the Bulgarians came in the 12 th century. Here: view of the fortifications on the west side of Tsarevets Hill and the rock escarpments surrounding the town.
Keywords: historical site, archeological site, Bulgarian heritage, fortifications, battlements, defence towers, ruined fortifications, archeological excavations

PMR612-10
Bulgaria: Veliko Tarnovo, situated on a rocky hill within a loop of the River Yantra, was the first capital of Bulgaria from 1187, after the foundation of the Second Bulgarian Empire (1185-1393) by the Assen Brothers, Peter and Ivan. The site was previously occupied by the Thracians and then the Romans before the Bulgarians came in the 12 th century. Here: view of the Assen Quarter, with its bridges over the River Yantra and numerous old churches. In the foreground stands the Church of the 40 Martyrs, currently under restoration (2005).
Keywords: historical site, archeological site, Bulgarian heritage, fortifications, battlements, defence towers, ruined fortifications, archeological excavations

PMR612-09
Bulgaria: Veliko Tarnovo, situated on a rocky hill within a loop of the River Yantra, was the first capital of Bulgaria from 1187, after the foundation of the Second Bulgarian Empire (1185-1393) by the Assen Brothers, Peter and Ivan. The site was previously occupied by the Thracians and then the Romans before the Bulgarians came in the 12 th century. Here: the sole entry to the fortified Tsarevets Hill, along a narrow ridge and through several fortified gateways.
Keywords: historical site, archeological site, Bulgarian heritage, fortifications, battlements, defence towers, ruined fortifications, archeological excavations

PMR612-08
Bulgaria: Veliko Tarnovo, situated on a rocky hill within a loop of the River Yantra, was the first capital of Bulgaria from 1187, after the foundation of the Second Bulgarian Empire (1185-1393) by the Assen Brothers, Peter and Ivan. The site was previously occupied by the Thracians and then the Romans before the Bulgarians came in the 12 th century. Antique shops in Georgi C. Rakovski Street, built in the traditional Turkish style with tiled fronts.
Keywords: historical site, archeological site, Bulgarian heritage, fortifications, battlements, defence towers, ruined fortifications, archeological excavations

PMR612-07
Bulgaria: Veliko Tarnovo, situated on a rocky hill within a loop of the River Yantra, was the first capital of Bulgaria from 1187, after the foundation of the Second Bulgarian Empire (1185-1393) by the Assen Brothers, Peter and Ivan. The site was previously occupied by the Thracians and then the Romans before the Bulgarians came in the 12 th century. Here: Georgi C. Rakovski Street, with its Turkish-style, tiled frontages, is now a pedestrian zone with many souvenir shops.
Keywords: historical site, archeological site, Bulgarian heritage, fortifications, battlements, defence towers, ruined fortifications, archeological excavations

PMR612-06
Bulgaria: Veliko Tarnovo, situated on a rocky hill within a loop of the River Yantra, was the first capital of Bulgaria from 1187, after the foundation of the Second Bulgarian Empire (1185-1393) by the Assen Brothers, Peter and Ivan. The site was previously occupied by the Thracians and then the Romans before the Bulgarians came in the 12 th century. Here: houses in the old quarter of the town, perched in terraces on the lip of the gorge.
Keywords: historical site, archeological site, Bulgarian heritage, fortifications, battlements, defence towers, ruined fortifications, archeological excavations

PMR612-05
Bulgaria: Veliko Tarnovo, situated on a rocky hill within a loop of the River Yantra, was the first capital of Bulgaria from 1187, after the foundation of the Second Bulgarian Empire (1185-1393) by the Assen Brothers, Peter and Ivan. The site was previously occupied by the Thracians and then the Romans before the Bulgarians came in the 12 th century. Here: monument to the Assen Brothers.
Keywords: historical site, archeological site, Bulgarian heritage, fortifications, battlements, defence towers, ruined fortifications, archeological excavations

PMR612-04
Bulgaria: Veliko Tarnovo, situated on a rocky hill within a loop of the River Yantra, was the first capital of Bulgaria from 1187, after the foundation of the Second Bulgarian Empire (1185-1393) by the Assen Brothers, Peter and Ivan. The site was previously occupied by the Thracians and then the Romans before the Bulgarians came in the 12 th century. Here: the main north-south arterial road tunnels under the town.
Keywords: historical site, archeological site, Bulgarian heritage, fortifications, battlements, defence towers, ruined fortifications, archeological excavations

PMR612-03
Bulgaria: Veliko Tarnovo, situated on a rocky hill within a loop of the River Yantra, was the first capital of Bulgaria from 1187, after the foundation of the Second Bulgarian Empire (1185-1393) by the Assen Brothers, Peter and Ivan. The site was previously occupied by the Thracians and then the Romans before the Bulgarians came in the 12 th century. Here:Gurko Street, in the old quarter, with Gurko Hotel-Mechana (near the yellow taxi).
Keywords: historical site, archeological site, Bulgarian heritage, fortifications, battlements, defence towers, ruined fortifications, archeological excavations

PMR612-02
Bulgaria: Veliko Tarnovo, situated on a rocky hill within a loop of the River Yantra, was the first capital of Bulgaria from 1187, after the foundation of the Second Bulgarian Empire (1185-1393) by the Assen Brothers, Peter and Ivan. The site was previously occupied by the Thracians and then the Romans before the Bulgarians came in the 12 th century. Here: part of the town, showing the River Yantra, the main road, and the fortification wall.
Keywords: historical site, archeological site, Bulgarian heritage, fortifications, battlements, defence towers, ruined fortifications, archeological excavations

PMR612-01
Bulgaria: Veliko Tarnovo, situated on a rocky hill within a loop of the River Yantra, was the first capital of Bulgaria from 1187, after the foundation of the Second Bulgarian Empire (1185-1393) by the Assen Brothers, Peter and Ivan. The site was previously occupied by the Thracians and then the Romans before the Bulgarians came in the 12 th century. Here: fortifications on Tsarevets Hill, with recently rebuilt Patriarchal Church on the summit.
Keywords: historical site, archeological site, Bulgarian heritage, fortifications, battlements, defence towers, ruined fortifications, archeological excavations

PMR611-12
Bulgaria: Veliko Tarnovo, situated on a rocky hill within a loop of the River Yantra, was the first capital of Bulgaria from 1187, after the foundation of the Second Bulgarian Empire (1185-1393) by the Assen Brothers, Peter and Ivan. The site was previously occupied by the Thracians and then the Romans before the Bulgarians came in the 12 th century. Here: view of the town from the fortifications on Tsarevets Hill, with a defence tower and a surviving Ionic column in the foreground.
Keywords: historical site, archeological excavations, ruined fortifications, defence towers, battlements, fortifications, Bulgarian heritage, archeological site

PMR611-11
Bulgaria: Veliko Tarnovo, situated on a rocky hill within a loop of the River Yantra, was the first capital of Bulgaria from 1187, after the foundation of the Second Bulgarian Empire (1185-1393) by the Assen Brothers, Peter and Ivan. The site was previously occupied by the Thracians and then the Romans before the Bulgarians came in the 12 th century. Here: "Execution Rock" ("Lobna skala") where condemned prisoners were forced to jump to their deaths.
Keywords: historical site, archeological site, Bulgarian heritage, fortifications, battlements, defence towers, ruined fortifications, archeological excavations

PMR611-10
Bulgaria: Veliko Tarnovo, situated on a rocky hill within a loop of the River Yantra, was the first capital of Bulgaria from 1187, after the foundation of the Second Bulgarian Empire (1185-1393) by the Assen Brothers, Peter and Ivan. The site was previously occupied by the Thracians and then the Romans before the Bulgarians came in the 12 th century. Here: view of a fortified tower and wall, with remaining foundations of dwellings (right), and showing the rock escarpment which surrounds the town.
Keywords: historical site, archeological site, Bulgarian heritage, fortifications, battlements, defence towers, ruined fortifications, archeological excavations

PMR611-09
Bulgaria: Veliko Tarnovo, situated on a rocky hill within a loop of the River Yantra, was the first capital of Bulgaria from 1187, after the foundation of the Second Bulgarian Empire (1185-1393) by the Assen Brothers, Peter and Ivan. The site was previously occupied by the Thracians and then the Romans before the Bulgarians came in the 12 th century. Here: the Assen Quarter (the oldest part of the town) and road bridge over the River Yantra, seen from the fortifications on Tsarevets Hill, with a reconstructed watch-tower in the foreground.
Keywords: historical site, archeological site, Bulgarian heritage, fortifications, battlements, defence towers, ruined fortifications, archeological excavations

PMR611-08
Bulgara: Veliko Tarnovo, situated on a rocky hill within a loop of the River Yantra, was the first capital of Bulgaria from 1187, after the foundation of the Second Bulgarian Empire (1185-1393) by the Assen Brothers, Peter and Ivan. The site was previously occupied by the Thracians and then the Romans before the Bulgarians came in the 12 th century. Here: view of the Assen Quarter (the oldest part of the town) and the foot-bridge opver the River Yantra.
Keywords: historical site, archeological site, Bulgarian heritage, fortifications, battlements, defence towers, ruined fortifications, archeological excavations

PMR611-07
Bulgaria, Shipka: The colourful, ornate decorations and golden roofs and onion domes of the Russian-style memorial church built in 1902, to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Battle of Shipka Pass on 21st-26th August 1877, when a Russo-Bulgarian force defeated the Turks, although outnumbered five to one..
Keywords: golden onion domes, Russian-style architecture, Orthodox church, religious building

PMR611-06
Bulgaria, Shipka: The colourful, ornate decorations and golden roofs and onion domes of the Russian-style memorial church built in 1902, to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Battle of Shipka Pass on 21st-26th August 1877, when a Russo-Bulgarian force defeated the Turks, although outnumbered five to one..
Keywords: golden onion domes, religious building, Orthodox church, Russian-style architecture

PMR611-05
Bulgaria: Varna, one of Europe's oldest cities, was founded as a trading colony of Greek Miletus in 570 BC, but the area has been settled for at least seven millennia. Under the Greeks and Romans it was known as Odessos. Now a thriving holiday resort on the Black Sea with a population of over 350,000. Here: ruins of the Roman baths (Thermae) built during the second century AD, and said to be the fourth largest Roman baths in Europe.
Keywords: Roman ruins, archeological site, archeological excavations

PMR611-04
Bulgaria: Varna, one of Europe's oldest cities, was founded as a trading colony of Greek Miletus in 570 BC, but the area has been settled for at least seven millennia. Under the Greeks and Romans it was known as Odessos. Now a thriving holiday resort on the Black Sea with a population of over 350,000. Here: part of the Marine Park, 8 kilometres long, containing 50 types of tree, which offers shady walks during the hot summers.
Keywords: gardens, flower beds, formal gardens, quiet refuge

PMR611-03
Bulgaria: Varna, one of Europe's oldest cities, was founded as a trading colony of Greek Miletus in 570 BC, but the area has been settled for at least seven millennia. Under the Greeks and Romans it was known as Odessos. Now a thriving holiday resort on the Black Sea with a population of over 350,000. Here: a striking modern church.
Keywords: religious building, Christian, modern architecture, religious architecture, cross, park

PMR611-02
Bulgaria: Varna, one of Europe's oldest cities, was founded as a trading colony of Greek Miletus in 570 BC, but the area has been settled for at least seven millennia. Under the Greeks and Romans it was known as Odessos. Now a thriving holiday resort on the Black Sea with a population of over 350,000. Here the Drama Theatre, and an old belltower dating from 1880.
Keywords: Theatre architecture, stage productions, arboreal

PMR611-01
Bulgaria: Varna, one of Europe's oldest cities, was founded as a trading colony of Greek Miletus in 570 BC, but the area has been settled for at least seven millennia. Under the Greeks and Romans it was known as Odessos. Now a thriving holiday resort on the Black Sea with a population of over 350,000. Here: "Kathedrale Sveto uspenie Bogoroditchno" built in 1886 in Russian style in honour of the Russian liberators of the country.
Keywords: cathedral, golden onion domes, Byzantine, Orthodox church, religious architecture, church, cross

PMR610-12
Romania, N. Dobruja: Constanta, founded about 500 BC, was known in Greek and Roman times as "Tomis" or "Tomi". It is now Romania's chief port on the Black Sea, and a number of tourist resorts have been developed on the adjacent fine beaches. Here: the striking French-style Art-Nouveau Casino designed by the Romanian architect Daniel Renard in 1909 on the seafront.
Keywords: modern architecture, betting, gambling, Romanian architecture

PMR610-11
Romania, N. Dobruja: Constanta, founded about 500 BC, was known in Greek and Roman times as "Tomis" or "Tomi". It is now Romania's chief port on the Black Sea, and a number of tourist resorts have been developed on the adjacent fine beaches. Here: the Ovid Theatre (Oleg Danovski National Theatre of Opera and Ballet).
Keywords: Romanian architecture, theatre architecture, cultural centre, stage presentations

PMR610-10
Romania, N. Dobruja: Constanta, founded about 500 BC, was known in Greek and Roman times as "Tomis" or "Tomi". It is now Romania's chief port on the Black Sea, and a number of tourist resorts have been developed on the adjacent fine beaches. Here: "Fall from the pedestal" (1999, sculptor: Dimitrie Cusa). "The monument ridicules the Constanta revolutionaries and the municipal town hall on the occasion of the 19th anniversary of the Romanian revolution in 1989".
Keywords: sculpture, plastic arts, burlesque, scoffing, mockery, monument

PMR610-09
Romania, N. Dobruja: Constanta, founded about 500 BC, was known in Greek and Roman times as "Tomis" or "Tomi". It is now Romania's chief port on the Black Sea, and a number of tourist resorts have been developed on the adjacent fine beaches. Here: view of the docks and town from the minaret of the Mahmudiye mosque.
Keywords: quayside, freight, boats, ships, export/import, cranes

PMR610-08
Romania, N. Dobruja: Constanta, founded about 500 BC, was known in Greek and Roman times as "Tomis" or "Tomi". It is now Romania's chief port on the Black Sea, and a number of tourist resorts have been developed on the adjacent fine beaches. Here: the History and Archeological Museum displays important Roman statues and other remains found in the vicinity. Statue of the poet Publius Ovidius Naso (Ovid) (right) who was exiled to Constanta from 8 to 17 AD.
Keywords: Romanian architecture, monument

PMR610-07
Romania, N. Dobruja: Balta Braile Mountains: a meadow full of wild flowers, near the cliffs where a Saker falcon was nesting.
Keywords: natural landscape, woods, uncultivated, countryside

PMR610-06
Romania, N. Dobruja: The Danube Delta (Delta Dunarii), where the mighty River Danube empties into the Black Sea, creating a 5800-square-kilometre area of wetlands which provides sanctuary for over 300 species of birds as well as numerous fish and amphibians. The area is now completely protected. Here: a secluded corner of Lake Furtuna.
Keywords: wildlife sanctuary, marshland, marsh, reeds, waterbirds, willow trees, waterweed, algae, creeks, lagoons, riverine, uncultivated, natural landscape

PMR610-05
Romania, N. Dobruja: The Danube Delta (Delta Dunarii), where the mighty River Danube empties into the Black Sea, creating a 5800-square-kilometre area of wetlands which provides sanctuary for over 300 species of birds as well as numerous fish and amphibians. The area is now completely protected.
Keywords: wildlife sanctuary, natural landscape, uncultivated, riverine, lagoons, creeks, algae, waterweed, willow trees, waterbirds, reeds, marsh, marshland

PMR610-04
Romania, N. Dobruja: The Danube Delta (Delta Dunarii), where the mighty River Danube empties into the Black Sea, creating a 5800-square-kilometre area of wetlands which provides sanctuary for over 300 species of birds as well as numerous fish and amphibians. The area is now completely protected. Here: a shady backwater where the trees almost meet overhead.
Keywords: wildlife sanctuary, natural landscape, uncultivated, riverine, lagoons, creeks, algae, waterweed, willow trees, waterbirds, reeds, marsh, marshland

PMR610-03
Romania, N. Dobruja: The Danube Delta (Delta Dunarii), where the mighty River Danube empties into the Black Sea, creating a 5800-square-kilometre area of wetlands which provides sanctuary for over 300 species of birds as well as numerous fish and amphibians. The area is now completely protected. Here: reeds, waterlilies and waterbirds.
Keywords: wildlife sanctuary, marshland, marsh, reeds, waterbirds, willow trees, waterweed, algae, creeks, lagoons, riverine, uncultivated, natural landscape

PMR610-02
Romania, N. Dobruja: The Danube Delta (Delta Dunarii), where the mighty River Danube empties into the Black Sea, creating a 5800-square-kilometre area of wetlands which provides sanctuary for over 300 species of birds as well as numerous fish and amphibians. The area is now completely protected.
Keywords: wildlife sanctuary, natural landscape, uncultivated, riverine, lagoons, creeks, algae, waterweed, willow trees, waterbirds, reeds, marsh, marshland

PMR610-01
Romania, N. Dobruja, Tulcea: The Danube Delta (Delta Dunarii), where the mighty River Danube empties into the Black Sea, creating a 5800-square-kilometre area of wetlands which provides sanctuary for over 300 species of birds as well as numerous fish and amphibians. The area is now completely protected. Here: cruise boats lined up on the quayside at Tulcea, with an unusually high water level.
Keywords: wildlife sanctuary, natural landscape, uncultivated, riverine, lagoons, creeks, algae, waterweed, willow trees, waterbirds, reeds, marsh, marshland

PMR609-12
Moldova, part of the USSR until 1991, was formerly Romanian "Bessarabia" until annexed by the Russians. With a population of 4.4million, it is one of the poorest countries of Europe. Here: the Russian-style Gufli Church, dating from the nineteenth century in Chisinau.
Keywords: religious building, onion domes, Christian

PMR609-11
Romania, Moldavia, Petru Voda: The 20th century monastery at Petru Voda seen through the traditional decorated gateway arch.
Keywords: Orthodox church, religious architecture, Romanian architecture, religious building, monks

PMR609-10
Romania, Moldavia, Petru Voda: The 20th century monastery at Petru Voda painted with the traditional age-old frescoes.
Keywords: Orthodox church, religious building, Romanian architecture, religious architecture, monks

PMR609-09
Romania, Moldavia, Durau: The Orthodox monastery at Durau, with frescoes in the gateway arch
Keywords: Orthodox church, religious building, Romanian architecture, religious architecture, monks

PMR609-08
Hungary, Hortobagy: The old, nine-arched bridge at Hortobagy reflected in the river at an unusually high level.
Keywords: stone bridge, historic bridge, stone arches, stone piers

PMR609-07
Austria, Tyrol, Lermoos: A ski slope in summer, covered with buttercups, with the Zugspitze, Germany's highest mountain, in the background.
Keywords: Alps, conifers, fir trees, coniferous forest, alpine meadow

PMR609-06
Austria, Tyrol, Lermoos: The path descending from Mount Grubigstein with clouds casting shadows on the mountains ahead.
Keywords: Alps, conifers, fir trees, coniferous forest, alpine meadow, open air activities, hiking, walking

PMR609-05
Austria, Tyrol, Lermoos: Ski huts on Mount Grubigstein, with the Zugspitze, Germany's highest mountain, behind and the Tyrolean village of Ehrwald in the valley.
Keywords: Alps, conifers, fir trees, coniferous forest, alpine meadow

PMR609-04
Austria, Tyrol, Lermoos: Sheep grazing near the summit of Mount Grubigstein (2233 metres), with the Zugspitze, Germany's highest mountain, in the background.
Keywords: Alps, alpine meadow, clouds, bucholic scene

PMR609-03
Austria, Tyrol, Lermoos: View of the Zugspitze, Germany's highest mountain, from a buttercup-meadow on Mount Grubigstein, with the Tyrolean village of Ehrwald in the valley below.
Keywords: Alps, alpine meadow, coniferous forest, fir trees, conifers

PMR609-02
Sweden: Oscar Fredriks Church in Gothenburg, built in new-Gothic style between 1889 and 1893. Architect: Helgo Zettervall.
Keywords: Swedish architecture, religious architecture, gables, spires, clocktower

PMR609-01
Germany, Upper Bavaria: Ornamental flowerbeds at the German National Garden Show (BUGA) in München 28th April to 9th October 2005.
Keywords: formal gardens, exhibitions, bedding plants

PMR608-12
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Heimhausen: View of Heimhausen Palace (now the home of the Bavarian International School) from across the snow-covered fields.
Keywords: snow, winter landscape, palace, bare trees, winter, sunshine

PMR608-11
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Heimhausen: Amper Canal between snow-covered banks and bare trees near Heimhausen.
Keywords: snow, reflections, river, bare trees, winter, sunshine

PMR608-10
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Heimhausen: Amper Canal between snow-covered banks and bare trees near Heimhausen.
Keywords: snow, sunshine, winter, bare trees, river, reflections

PMR608-09
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Heimhausen: River Amper between snow-covered banks and bare trees near Heimhausen.
Keywords: snow, reflections, river, bare trees, winter, sunshine

PMR608-08
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schwangau: Hohenschwangau Palace, the family home of Ludwig II, from across the frozen Alpsee (Lake).
Keywords: snow, winter, palace, sunshine, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse

PMR608-07
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schwangau: View of Neuschwanstein Castle with the Tegelberg behind, from Hohenschwangau Palace, the family home of Ludwig II, in a snow covered landscape.
Keywords: snow, sunshine, palace, architecture, winter, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse

PMR608-06
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schwangau: Hohenschwangau Palace, the family home of Ludwig II, in a snow covered landscape.
Keywords: snow, sunshine, palace, architecture, winter, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse

PMR608-05
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schleissheim: Frozen canal with one of the administrator's houses in Schleissheim Palace Park under snow in winter sunshine.
Keywords: snow, frozen water, bare trees, winter, sunshine

PMR608-04
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schleissheim: Frozen canal and central avenue of bare trees in Schleissheim Palace Park under snow in winter sunshine.
Keywords: snow, sunshine, winter, bare trees

PMR608-03
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schleissheim: The new Schleissheim Palace under snow in winter sunshine, with shadows of bare trees in the foreground.
Keywords: snow, sunshine, palace, architecture, winter

PMR608-02
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schleissheim: The new Schleissheim Palace under snow in winter sunshine.
Keywords: snow, sunshine, palace, architecture, winter

PMR608-01
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Heimhausen: Stream in the grounds of Heimhausen Palace in winter sunshine.
Keywords: stream, winter landscape, bare trees

PMR607-12
Germany, Upper Bavaria: Close-up of bushes covered with hoar frost near Bad Heilbrunn.
Keywords: frost, winter, frosted trees, frosted meadow, hoar frost

PMR607-11
Germany, Upper Bavaria: Fields and trees white with hoar frost near Bad Heilbronn.
Keywords: frost, hoar frost, frosted meadow, frosted trees, winter

PMR607-10
Germany, Upper Bavaria: Houses on the road to Bad Heilbronn surrounded by trees, white with hoar frost.
Keywords: frost, hoar frost, frosted meadow, frosted trees, winter

PMR607-09
Germany, Upper Bavaria: Fields and trees white with hoar frost near Bad Heilbronn.
Keywords: frost, hoar frost, frosted meadow, frosted trees, winter

PMR607-08
Austria, Tyrol, Hinterriss: trees on the "Ahorn-Boden" displaying various autumn shades..
Keywords: autumn trees

PMR607-07
Austria, Tyrol, Hinterriss: beech and oak trees against a rock face of the Karwendel Mountains on the "Ahorn-Boden".
Keywords: alps, mountain, rock face, autumn trees

PMR607-06
Austria, Tyrol, Hinterriss: oak tree with autumn foliage on the "Ahorn-Boden". Karwendel Mountains behind.
Keywords: autumn, alps, oak tree

PMR607-05
Germany, Upper Bavaria: Sylvenstein Reservoir with autumn foliage and colourful trees in the foreground, looking west.
Keywords: autumn, foliage, mountains, reservoir

PMR607-04
Germany, Upper Bavaria: Sylvenstein Reservoir with autumn foliage, looking east.
Keywords: autumn, foliage, mountains, reservoir

PMR607-03
Austria, Tyrol, Achenkirch: modern house with flower-bedecked balconies and garden, with mountains in the background.
Keywords: alpine house, balcony flowers, tyrolean house

PMR607-02
Austria, Tyrol, Achenkirch: modern house with flower-bedecked balconies and garden.
Keywords: alpine house, balcony flowers, tyrolean house

PMR607-01
Austria, Tyrol, Achenkirch: A typical older wooden house with carved balustrades and a collection of antlers.
Keywords: tyrolean house, wooden balcony, spreading eaves, carved wooden house, alpine house, wooden house

PMR606-12
Austria, Tyrol, Achenkirch: Boat on Lake Achen, with trees in autumn foliage in the foreground.
Keywords: autumn, mountains, sunlight on water, fallen leaves, trees

PMR606-11
Austria, Tyrol, Achenkirch: Alley of trees in autumn colours, with Lake Achen and the Alps in the background.
Keywords: autumn, trees, cumulus clouds

PMR606-10
Austria, Tyrol, Achenkirch: Lake Achen with autumn leaves of a horse-chestnut tree and Alps in the background.
Keywords: autumn, trees, lake, alps

PMR606-09
Austria, Tyrol, Achenkirch: Dew-covered meadow and trees in autumn foliage by Lake Achen.
Keywords: autumn, dew, trees, early morning

PMR606-08
Malta, Vittoriosa/Birgu: facades on St. Lawrence Wharf turn golden in late afternoon sunshine and cast reflections in Dockyard Creek.
Keywords: architecture, fishing boats

PMR606-07
Malta, Vittoriosa/Birgu: statue of St. Lawrence on an elegant pedestal in the Piazza Vittoriosa was erected in 1880. Evocative facades form a background.
Keywords: architecture, statuary, monument

PMR606-06
Malta, Gozo, Xaghra: Ta' Kola windmill now houses a museum of related objects; novel fountain in the foreground.

PMR606-05
Malta, Gozo, Gharb: Ta' Pinu Sanctuary is a national shrine and centre of pilgrimage, built between 1920 and 1931, and raised to the dignity of Basilica by Pope Pius IX in 1932.
Keywords: architecture, basilica, pilgrimage

PMR606-04
Malta, Gozo: the "Azure Window" or "Zerka Window" at Dwejra, a natural rock arch in the cliffs. With fishing boat visible through the arch.

PMR606-03
Malta, Gozo: the "Azure Window" or "Zerka Window" at Dwejra, a natural rock arch in the cliffs. Rocks in foreground.

PMR606-02
Malta, Gozo, Xaghra: altar niche in the Ggantije prehistoric temple, dating back to the 4th millennium BC. The outer wall is believed to have been at least 10 metres high.
Keywords: prehistoric temple, ruin, copper age, altar

PMR606-01
Malta, Gozo, Mgarr: colourful fishing boat and fisherman in the harbour, overlooked by the neo-Gothic church, Our Lady of Lourdes.
Keywords: fishing boats, luzzi, harbour scene

PMR605-12
Malta, Gozo: colourful fishing boats ("luzzi") reflected in the water of the harbour, overlooked by the church on the hill.
Keywords: fishing boats, luzzi, harbour scene

PMR605-11
Malta, Gozo: the harbour at Mgarr, with reflections of church and fishing boats.

PMR605-10
Malta, Gozo, Mgarr: colourful fishing boat prow with the ubiquitous "eye" to ward off evil spirits.
Keywords: fishing boats

PMR605-09
Malta, Ghar Lapsi: this tiny, rocky bay has no sandy beach for bathing.

PMR605-08
Malta, Ghar Hasan: entrance to this cave, fount of legends, is about 70 metres above the sea, reached by a narrow path cut into the cliff.
Keywords: cave, coast, cliffs

PMR605-07
Malta: View from the promenade with palm tree at Marsaskala; the resort lies in a deep bay in the east of the island.

PMR605-06
Malta: View of the harbour and belltower at Marsaskala; the resort lies in a deep bay in the east of the island.
Keywords: fishing boats

PMR605-05
Malta: Popeye Village, a filmset village built in 1979 for Robert Altman's Popeye films under the name of "Sweethaven" and retained by popular demand. Closer view of some of the buildings which offer various children's attractions.
Keywords: filmset, Popeye, Sweethaven

PMR605-04
Malta: Popeye Village, a filmset village built in 1979 for Robert Altman's Popeye films under the name of "Sweethaven" and retained by popular demand. View of Anchor Bay with "Sweethaven" and some small boats near the jetty.
Keywords: filmset, Popeye, Sweethaven

PMR605-03
Malta: Popeye Village, a filmset village built in 1979 for Robert Altman's Popeye films under the name of "Sweethaven" and retained by popular demand. view from the clifftop.
Keywords: filmset, Popeye, Sweethaven

PMR605-02
Malta, Mdina: St. Peter and Paul Cathedral, erected according to plans of Lorenzo Gafa in 1702, after the old cathedral was destroyed in the earthquake of 1693.
Keywords: architecture, neo-Gothic

PMR605-01
Malta, Mdina: cannons in Piazza San Pawl; the neo-Gothic house is about 100 years old.
Keywords: architecture, cannon, neo-Gothic

PMR604-12
Malta, Gozo, Rabat: St. Paul's Church, built over the grotto (St. Paul's Catacombs) where St. Paul is alleged to have lived for three months after his shipwreck.
Keywords: Baroque architecture, church, St. Paul

PMR604-11
Malta, Gozo, Victoria/Rabat: view from the citadel, which now houses several museums.
Keywords: fortress, citadel

PMR604-10
Malta, Gozo: the tiny beach and promenade at Xlendi.
Keywords: surf boards, bathing, children

PMR604-09
Malta, Gozo: the "Azure Window" at Dwejra, a natural arch in the cliffs.

PMR604-08
Malta, Gozo: Ta' Pinu Sanctuary is a national shrine and centre of pilgrimage, built between 1920 and 1931.
Keywords: architecture, church, pilgrimage church, shrine

PMR604-07
Malta, Gozo: saltpans at Marsalforn.

PMR604-06
Malta, Gozo: the beach at Marsalforn, with view across the bay.

PMR604-05
Malta, Gozo: view of Marsalforn from above, approaching by road.

PMR604-04
Malta, Marsaxlokk: beached fishing boat, with typical dwellings behind.
Keywords: fishing boats, luzzi

PMR604-03
Malta, Marsaxlokk: fishing boat, piled high with gear, with the church in the background.
Keywords: fishing boats, luzzi

PMR604-02
Malta, Marsaxlokk: the town square with church, red telephone kiosk, cafe tables.

PMR604-01
Malta, Marsaxlokk: colourful fishing boats moored in the harbour.
Keywords: fishing boats, luzzi

PMR603-12
Malta, Valletta: karrozzin drivers chatting to each other outside the City Gate.
Keywords: horse carriage, droschke, karrozzin

PMR603-11
Malta: Hagar Qim, a prehistoric temple from about 3000 BC formed from stone monoliths. Little is known of the builders.
Well-dressed stone monolith near the entrance passage; presumably all the stones were equally accurately finished originally.
Keywords: architecture, prehistoric temple, ruin, copper age

PMR603-10
Malta: Hagar Qim, a prehistoric temple from about 3000 BC formed from stone monoliths. Little is known of the builders.
Stone altars, with (behind) the highest monolith in the north eastern wall.
Keywords: architecture, prehistoric temple, ruin, copper age

PMR603-09
Malta: Hagar Qim, a prehistoric temple from about 3000 BC formed from stone monoliths. Little is known of the builders.
An altar niche, with mushroom-shaped altar, typical of the copper age temples.
Keywords: architecture, prehistoric temple, ruin, copper age

PMR603-08
Malta: Hagar Qim, a prehistoric temple from about 3000 BC formed from stone monoliths. Little is known of the builders.
Typical doorways formed from horizontal and vertical slabs of stone.
Keywords: architecture, copper age, prehistoric temple, ruin

PMR603-07
Malta, Msida: yachts in the harbour, with the colourful prow of a fishing boat in the foreground.

PMR603-06
Malta, Msida: the church, with reflections among the fishing boats.

PMR603-05
Malta, Valletta: the Sliema-Valletta ferryboat in Löwenbräu livery.
Keywords: Lowenbrau, Löwenbräu, ferry

PMR603-04
Malta, Valletta: enclosed wooden balconies on Republic Street (formerly King Street).
Keywords: architecture

PMR603-03
Malta, Valletta: bridge over the former moat to the modern city gate.
Keywords: architecture

PMR603-02
Malta, Valletta: facade with enclosed wooden balconies on Archbishop Street.
Keywords: architecture

PMR603-01
Malta, Valletta: Upper Barracca Gardens, with reflections in the fountain.

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

PMR602-11
Malta, Valletta: Grand Harbour and Vittoriosa/Birgu, with Fort St. Angelo and cruise liner, from St. Barbara Bastion.

PMR602-10
Malta, Valletta: Baroque facade of the 16th century Auberge de Castille, Leon e Portugal, built by Gerolamo Cassar.
Keywords: architecture

PMR602-09
Spain, Caceres: River Tajo in Monfrague National Park, showing some of the surrounding countryside.

PMR602-08
Spain, Caceres: River Tajo in Monfrague National Park - rocky gorge near the Castillo de Monfrague.

PMR602-07
Spain, Caceres: River Tajo in Monfrague National Park - confluence with the River Tietar.

PMR602-06
Spain, Caceres: River Tajo with road bridge in Monfrague National Park - view from the Castillo de Monfrague.
Keywords: ruined castle

PMR602-05
Spain, Caceres: River Tajo in Monfrague National Park.

PMR602-04
Spain, Huelva, El Rocio: the principal church, with typical sandy, unpaved streets.

PMR602-03
Spain, Cadiz: monument to Las Cortes in the Plaza de Espana.
Keywords: statuary

PMR602-02
Gibraltar: Grand Casemates Square, with the Rock in the background.

PMR602-01
Spain, Toledo: facade of the cathedral, built 1226-1493, in the reign of Archbishop Rodrigo Jimenez de Rada. In the centre is the Puerta del Perdon, on the tympanum of which the Virgin presents St. Ildefonso with a chasuble.
Keywords: Gothic architecture, cathedral

PMR601-12
Spain, Toledo: Renaissance courtyard of the Hopital Tavera, erected in 1541 by the eponymous cardinal, now home to the Museo Duque de Lerma, with several El Greco paintings among its exhibits.
Keywords: Renaissance architecture, courtyard

PMR601-11
Spain, Toledo: Puerta del Sol, a Mudejar construction, dates mainly from the 14th century.
Keywords: architecture

PMR601-10
Spain, Toledo: Puente de San Martin (12th century), is defended by two gate-towers.
Keywords: architecture

PMR601-09
Spain, Toledo: River Tajo, looping round the city, which is crowned by the Alcazar; Castillo de San Servando in the distance.

PMR601-08
Spain, Madrid: statue of Valesquez before the entrance to the Museo del Prado.
Keywords: architecture, statuary

PMR601-07
Spain, Madrid: stone monument to Miguel de Cervantes with bronze figures of Don Quixote and Sancho Panza, in Plaza de Espana.
Keywords: architecture, statuary

PMR601-06
Spain, Madrid: Casa de la Panaderia in the Plaza Mayor, with equestrian statue of Philip III by Giovanni da Bologna (17th century).
Keywords: architecture, statuary

PMR601-05
Spain, Segovia: La Granja de San Ildefonso, built by Philip V, grandson of Louis XIV, and largely inspired by Versailles: columned facade and human sphinxes.
Keywords: architecture, park, statuary

PMR601-04
Spain, Segovia: La Granja de San Ildefonso, built by Philip V, grandson of Louis XIV, and largely inspired by Versailles: ornamental urn in parterre gardens, with palace in the background.
Keywords: architecture, park, statuary

PMR601-03
Spain, Segovia: La Granja de San Ildefonso, built by Philip V, grandson of Louis XIV, and largely inspired by Versailles: fountain with flying horse, and reflections in the pool.
Keywords: architecture, park, statuary

PMR601-02
Spain, Segovia: La Granja de San Ildefonso, built by Philip V, grandson of Louis XIV, and largely inspired by Versailles: Hercules Fountain, one of eight, at the Plaza de las 8 Calles.
Keywords: architecture, park, statuary

PMR601-01
Spain, Segovia: La Granja de San Ildefonso, built by Philip V, grandson of Louis XIV, and largely inspired by Versailles: Fountain of the Three Graces, with the palace in the background.
Keywords: architecture, park, statuary

PMR600-12
Spain, Segovia: La Granja de San Ildefonso, built by Philip V, grandson of Louis XIV, and largely inspired by Versailles: facade of the Royal Palace with part of the Parterre Cascade.
Keywords: architecture, statuary, park

PMR600-11
Spain, Segovia: the Roman aqueduct, 728 metres long and 28 metres high, is still functioning.
Keywords: Roman architecture, aqueduct

PMR600-10
Spain, Segovia: the late-Gothic cathedral (16th century) from outside the city.
Keywords: cathedral, Gothic architecture

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

PMR600-08
Spain, La Coruna/Corunna: facade of Santa Maria del Campo Collegiate Church (12th-15th centuries) with tympanum carved with the adoration of the Magi.
Keywords: Romanesque architecture

PMR600-06
Spain, La Coruna/Corunna: view of the typical glassed-in frontages on the Avenida de la Marina from across the harbour.

PMR600-05
Spain, La Coruna/Corunna: Palacio Municipal (Town Hall) in the Plaza de Maria Pita.
Keywords: architecture, town hall

PMR600-04
Spain, La Coruna/Corunna: Torre (Tower) de Hercules, built by the Romans in the 2nd century AD, is the oldest lighthouse in the world. Restored in 1791 by Eustaquio Giannini.
Keywords: Roman architecture, lighthouse

PMR600-03
Spain, Oviedo: Gothic arches of the cloisters of the cathedral, dating from the 14th century.
Keywords: Gothic architecture, cloisters

PMR600-01
Spain, Leon: Picos de Europa, Mount Covadonga National Park: alpine cattle by Lago (Lake) de la Ercina.
Keywords: cows

PMR599-12
Spain, Leon: The Picos de Europa, the highest range in the Cantabrian Cordillera, are now part of a national park, lying about 30 kilometres from the sea. Part of the Los Reyes Defile near Oseja de Sajambre.
Keywords: hiking country, rugged mountains

PMR599-11
Spain, Leon: The Picos de Europa, the highest range in the Cantabrian Cordillera, are now part of a national park, lying about 30 kilometres from the sea. View of the reservoir at Riano, with rock and yellow flowers in the foreground.
Keywords: hiking country, rugged mountains

PMR599-10
Spain, Leon: The Picos de Europa, the highest range in the Cantabrian Cordillera, are now part of a national park, lying about 30 kilometres from the sea. View of the reservoir at Riano, with fence and yellow flowers in the foreground.
Keywords: hiking country, rugged mountains

PMR599-09
Spain, Leon: The Picos de Europa, the highest range in the Cantabrian Cordillera, are now part of a national park, lying about 30 kilometres from the sea. 15th century Infantado Tower which serves as the town hall.
Keywords: hiking country, rugged mountains

PMR599-08
Spain, Leon: The Picos de Europa, the highest range in the Cantabrian Cordillera, are now part of a national park, lying about 30 kilometres from the sea. Bridge over the river at Potes, with some of the older buildings.
Keywords: hiking country, rugged mountains

PMR599-07
Spain, Leon: The Picos de Europa, the highest range in the Cantabrian Cordillera, are now part of a national park, lying about 30 kilometres from the sea. Farmhouse at Fuente De, with peaks in the background.
Keywords: hiking country, rugged mountains

PMR599-06
Spain, Leon: The Picos de Europa, the highest range in the Cantabrian Cordillera, are now part of a national park, lying about 30 kilometres from the sea. Hotel Rebeco at Fuente De, dominated by sheer rock faces.
Keywords: hiking country, rugged mountains

PMR599-05
Spain, Leon: The Picos de Europa, the highest range in the Cantabrian Cordillera, are now part of a national park, lying about 30 kilometres from the sea. 10th century church of Nuestra Senora de Lebena, with loft peaks behind.
Keywords: hiking country, rugged mountains

PMR599-04
Spain, Leon: The Picos de Europa, the highest range in the Cantabrian Cordillera, are now part of a national park, lying about 30 kilometres from the sea. La Hermida Defile at Urdon, on the road from Panes to Potes.
Keywords: hiking country, rugged mountains

PMR599-03
Spain, Santander: the lighthouse on Cabo Mayor.

PMR599-02
Spain, Vizcaya, Bilbao: "sculpture" of a giant terrier, made from growing flowering plants, in the Guggenheim Museum.
Keywords: modern art, modern sculpture, flower art

PMR599-01
Spain, Vizcaya, Bilbao: the Guggenheim Museum, Architect: Frank O. Gehry, completed in 1997. View from the Puente de la Salve.
Keywords: Modern architecture

PMR598-12
Spain, Vizcaya, Bilbao: the Guggenheim Museum, Architect: Frank O. Gehry, completed in 1997. The riverside entrance.
Keywords: modern architecture

PMR598-11
Spain, Vizcaya, Bilbao: the Guggenheim Museum, architect: Frank O. Gehry, completed in 1997. View from across the Bilbao River.
Keywords: modern architecture

PMR598-10
Spain, Guipuzcoa, San Sebastian: fishing boats in the harbour basin, with Monte Igueldo in the distance.

PMR598-09
Spain, Guipuzcoa, San Sebastian: Town Hall and figure of Christ on Monte Urgull, from the Alderdi-Eder Park, with palm tree and flowerbeds in the foreground.

PMR598-08
Spain, Guipuzcoa, San Sebastian: Playa de la Concha, with two of the ornamental wrought-iron candelabra on the promenade.

PMR598-06
Spain, Guipuzcoa, San Sebastian: Playa de la Concha, with church of Santa Maria and the figure of Christ on Monte Urgull in the background.
Keywords: beach, sunbathing, family

PMR598-05
Cyprus, Nicosia/Lefkosa: Liberty Monument, unveiled in 1973 on the Podocataro Bastion, comprising figures of 14 Greek Cypriots being released from a white marble jail by two soldiers.

PMR598-04
Cyprus, Nicosia/Lefkosa: gardens and bastion near the Famagusta Gate

PMR598-03
Cyprus, Nicosia/Lefkosa: church of Ayios Ioannis (17th century), the official cathedral of the city, where the archbishops are still consecrated.

PMR598-02
Cyprus, Nicosia/Lefkosa: courtyard of the Hadjiyeorgakis Kornesios mansion, former home of the eponymous dragoman at the end of the 18th century; at present home of the Cyprus Ethnological Museum.

PMR598-01
Cyprus, Kourion: view of the beach and tavernas from the clifftop.

PMR597-12
Cyprus: Petra tou Romiou, the rock where Aphrodite was born,on the south west coast of Cyprus, with view of the beach.

PMR597-11
Cyprus, Petra tou Romiou: birthplace of Aphrodite on the south west coast of Cyprus, with boat in the foreground.

PMR597-10
Cyprus: Akamas Peninsula: view of the coastal plain

PMR597-09
Austia, Styria: Admont Benedictine Abbey, founded in the 11th century, but reconstructed after a fire in 1865: courtyard of the abbey, with the snow-covered mountains of the Gesäuse in the background.

PMR597-08
Austria, Styria: Admont Benedictine Abbey, founded in the 11th century, but reconstructed after a fire in 1865: view of the church from a window of the convent.

PMR597-07
Austria, Styria: Admont Benedictine Abbey, founded in the 11th century, but reconstructed after a fire in 1865: view of the abbey with its reed-fringed lake.

PMR597-06
Austria, Styria: Admont Benedictine Abbey, founded in the 11th century, but reconstructed after a fire in 1865: the twin spires of the church.

PMR597-05
Austria, Styria, Bruck an der Mur: Eiserner Brunnen (Iron Fountain) wrought in 1626 by a local artisan, Hans Prasser, is regarded as the masterpiece of all Styria for its filigree ironwork.
Keywords: wrought ironwork, fountain

PMR597-04
Austria, Styria, Bruck an der Mur: monument to the Virgin of the crescent moon, flanked by three saints on either side, in the market place.
Keywords: statues, Christian, Catholic

PMR597-03
Austria, Styria, Bruck an der Mur: the town is overlooked by the ruins of the old fortress of Landskron.

PMR597-01
Austria, Styria, Bruck an der Mur: Flamboyant Gothic arcade of the Kornmesserhaus, erected for Pankras Kornmess at the end of the 15th century.
Keywords: architecture, Gothic

PMR596-12
Spain: Pyrenees from the window of the plane.
Keywords: aerial view

PMR596-11
Mexico, Tepotzotlan: fountain in Pepe's Trailer Park and neighbouring villa.

PMR596-10
Mexico,Tepotzotlan: Rotel bus at the end of the tour in Pepe's Trailer Park, being prepared for the next group.

PMR596-09
Mexico, Tepotzotlan: Saturday market in front of the Church of San Francisco Javier.

PMR596-08
Mexico, Tepotzotlan: Templo de San Francisco Javier, built 1670-82 by the Jesuits, now houses the Museo Nacional de Arte Virreinal. Inside one finds a profusion of gilded, carved saints and cherubims. Facade with typical churrigueresque style carvings, arranged in vertical lines.

PMR596-07
Mexico, Tepotzotlan: Templo de San Francisco Javier, built 1670-82 by the Jesuits, now houses the Museo Nacional de Arte Virreinal. Inside one finds a profusion of gilded, carved saints and cherubims.

PMR596-06
Mexico, Tula: thistle with large, yellow flower.

PMR596-05
Mexico: Tula, a Toltec city, founded in 968 AD as "Tollan" by Ce-Acatl-Topiltzin, later called Quetzalcoatl, went into decline and was overrun by barbarians about 1175 AD. Temple of the Morning Star (Templo de Tlahuizcalpantecuhtli) with its Atlantes, seen from the Templo Mayor Pyramid.

PMR596-04
Mexico: Tula, a Toltec city, founded in 968 AD as "Tollan" by Ce-Acatl-Topiltzin, later called Quetzalcoatl, went into decline and was overrun by barbarians about 1175 AD. The ruinous Templo Mayir Pyramid, seen from the Temple of the Morning Star, with part of its L-shaped colonnade in the foreground.

PMR596-03
Mexico: Tula, a Toltec city, founded in 968 AD as "Tollan" by Ce-Acatl-Topiltzin, later called Quetzalcoatl, went into decline and was overrun by barbarians about 1175 AD. Palacio Quemado (Burnt Palace - it was destroyed by fire) consisted of three rooms; in the middle one two Chac-mools have survived.

PMR596-02
Mexico: Tula, a Toltec city, founded in 968 AD as "Tollan" by Ce-Acatl-Topiltzin, later called Quetzalcoatl, went into decline and was overrun by barbarians about 1175 AD. Four 5-metre high Atlantes which formerly supported the roof of the Temple of the Morning Star. These represent Quetzalcoatl dressed as a warrior, with butterfly-shaped breastplate and a spearthrower in his right hand, and arrows in his left hand. Parts of recovered columns in the foreground.

PMR596-01
Tula, a Toltec city, founded in 968 AD as "Tollan" by Ce-Acatl-Topiltzin, later called Quetzalcoatl, went into decline and was overrun by barbarians about 1175 AD. Four 5-metre high Atlantes which formerly supported the roof of the Temple of the Morning Star. These represent Quetzalcoatl dressed as a warrior, with butterfly-shaped breastplate and a spearthrower in his right hand, and arrows in his left hand.

PMR595-06
Mexico City: Plaza de la Constitucion (Zocalo) with, left the Cathedral, built 1573-1813, largely with stone from the Aztec city of Tenochtitlan, and, right the parish church of El Sagrario, whose facade is covered with Churrigera-style baroque carving.

PMR595-05
Mexico City: fountain in Alameda Park, with the Torre/Tower Latinoamericano, until recently Mexico's highest building, towering in the background.

PMR595-04
Mexico City: Crescent-shaped white marble memorial monument to Benito Juarez (1806-1872), first Indian president of Mexico. Closer view of Benito Juarez being crowned with a laurel wreath by angels.

PMR595-03
Mexico City: Crescent-shaped memorial to Benito Juarez (1806-72), first Indian president of Mexico.

PMR595-02
Mexico City: Arterial road north, Lazaro Cardenas, with Plaza Garibaldi in the distance, and Palacio de los Correos (Main Post Office) on the right in the foreground. View from the top of the Torre/Tower Latinoamericano.

PMR595-01
Mexico City: Palacio de las Bellas Artes (Cultural Centre), designed in 1901 by architect Adamo Boari, has a magnificent Art-Deco interior in coloured marble. Home of the Ballet Folklorico. View from the top of the Torre/Tower Latinoamericana.
Keywords: architecture, Jugendstil, art nouveau, art-deco

PMR594-12
Mexico City: Colourful scene on the Zocalo (Plaza de la Constitucion).

PMR594-11
Mexico City: Mural in the Palacio Nacional by Diego Rivera, begun in 1929, depicting, inter alia, the Conquest, Independence and Revolution, as well as most of Mexico's past leaders and notable personalities.
Keywords: Art, Diego Rivera, fresco, mural, painting

PMR594-10
Mexico City: Plaza de las Tres Culturas (Aztec, Spanish, and Mestizo) where the church of Santiago Tlatelolco was built around 1600 AD from the stones of the Aztec city, Tlatelolco, which finally fell to Hernan Cortes on 13th August 1521, heroically defended by Cuauhtemoc.

PMR594-09
Mexico City, Nuestra Senora de Guadelupe: Roofs of the basilica and the new church from the hill, with the city spreading beyond.

PMR594-08
Mexico City, Nuestra Senora de Guadelupe: Tableau depicting the Virgin ("La Morena") before a group of reverential Indians, with view of the pool and "Jardin del Tepeyac".

PMR594-07
Mexico City, Nuestra Senora de Guadelupe: Tableau depicting the Virgin ("La Morena") before a group of reverential Indians.

PMR594-06
Mexico City, Nuestra Senora de Guadelupe: Chapel on the hill where earlier a shrine to the Aztec goddess Tonantzin stood, and where the Virgin revealed herself to Juan Diego in 1531.

PMR594-05
Mexico City, Nuestra Senora de Guadelupe: statue of Juan Diego (Indian name: Cuauhtlatohuac) revealing the miraculous cloak full of roses to Bishop Juan de Zumarraga on 12th December 1531.

PMR594-04
Mexico City, Nuestra Senora de Guadelupe: the huge new church, home of the image, built in 1976, by the architect Pedro Ramirez Vasquez, houses the miraculous cloak of Juan Diego.

PMR594-03
Mexico City: Basilica de Nuestra Senora de Guadelupe, built in the XVIII century, replacing the original church of 1533, is threatened by subsidence.

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.

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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.

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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.

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Mexico, Cholula: street scene, with volcano Ixtaccihuatl in the background.
Keywords: crossroads, traffic

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Mexico, Cholula: ornate belltower of the church of Santa Maria de Tonanzintla in nearby village, showing strong Indian influence. Every square inch of the interior is filled with multicoloured stucco mouldings.

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Mexico: Cholula, site of the "Gran Piramide de Tepanapa", called "Tlachihaultepet" by the natives, which was already overgrownl by the time Cortes arrived in 1519 and is the largest (not the highest) man-made pyramid. It probably dates back to 1st century AD. View of the volcano Popocatepetl, with the town of Cholula in the middleground, from the base of the pyramid.

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Mexico: Cholula, site of the "Gran Piramide de Tepanapa", called "Tlachihaultepet" by the natives, which was already overgrownl by the time Cortes arrived in 1519 and is the largest (not the highest) man-made pyramid. It probably dates back to 1st century AD. View of the town of Cholula and some of its dozens of churches, from the pyramid.

PMR592-11
Mexico: Cholula, site of the "Gran Piramide de Tepanapa", called "Tlachihaultepet" by the natives, which was already overgrownl by the time Cortes arrived in 1519 and is the largest (not the highest) man-made pyramid. It probably dates back to 1st century AD. Belltowers of the church, built on the summit of the pyramid by Cortes, Nuestra Senora de los Remedios.

PMR592-10
Mexico: Cholula, site of the "Gran Piramide de Tepanapa", called "Tlachihaultepet" by the natives, which was already overgrownl by the time Cortes arrived in 1519 and is the largest (not the highest) man-made pyramid. It probably dates back to 1st century AD. Cross of the summit church, with the volcano Ixtaccihuatl's snow-covered peak in the distance.

PMR592-09
Mexico: Cholula, site of the "Gran Piramide de Tepanapa", called "Tlachihaultepet" by the natives, which was already overgrownl by the time Cortes arrived in 1519 and is the largest (not the highest) man-made pyramid. It probably dates back to 1st century AD. The town of Cholula with the volcano Popocatepetl (5452 metres) behind from the top of the pyramid.

PMR592-08
Mexico: Cholula, site of the "Gran Piramide de Tepanapa", called "Tlachihaultepet" by the natives, which was already overgrownl by the time Cortes arrived in 1519 and is the largest (not the highest) man-made pyramid. It probably dates back to 1st century AD. View of the town of Cholula and the volcano Ixtaccihuatl (5286 metres) from the top of the pyramid.

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Mexico: Puebla, a large industrial city, capital of the province of the same name, was founded by the Spanish on a "green field" site in 1531. Noted for its painted tiles and VW cars. Baroque upper facade and belltowers of the Iglesia de la Compania.

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Mexico: Puebla, a large industrial city, capital of the province of the same name, was founded by the Spanish on a "green field" site in 1531. Noted for its painted tiles and VW cars. Iglesia de Analco (?) with twin belltowers, seen through the gateway arch.

PMR592-05
Mexico: Puebla, a large industrial city, capital of the province of the same name, was founded by the Spanish on a "green field" site in 1531. Noted for its painted tiles and VW cars. One of the newly restored streets in the eastern part of the "Centro Historico" with tourist boutiques.

PMR592-04
Mexico: Puebla, a large industrial city, capital of the province of the same name, was founded by the Spanish on a "green field" site in 1531. Noted for its painted tiles and VW cars. One of the cathedral towers with angelic figures on the wrought iron railings. The cathedral, built 1588-1649, is the second largest in Mexico.

PMR592-03
Mexico: Puebla, a large industrial city, capital of the province of the same name, was founded by the Spanish on a "green field" site in 1531. Noted for its painted tiles and VW cars. Avenida 12 Poniente boasts many houses with tiled facades.

PMR592-02
Mexico: Puebla, a large industrial city, capital of the province of the same name, was founded by the Spanish on a "green field" site in 1531. Noted for its painted tiles and VW cars. Casa de Alfenique (!/)=), known as the "icing cake house", is faced with Puebla tiles.

PMR592-01
Mexico: Snow covered summit of the volcano, Pico Orizaba, 5746 metres high, the highest peak in Mexico.,

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Mexico: Vera Cruz, the first town founded by Cortes in Mexico, in the year 1519. Statue of Benito Pablo Juarez (1806-72), four times president of Mexico, with the national emblem (eagle with snake) and the national flag.

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Mexico: Vera Cruz, the first town founded by Cortes in Mexico, in the year 1519. Pavement cafe on Calle M. Lerdo.

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Mexico: Catemaco on the shore of Lake Catemaco, known for its many "curanderos" (healers) and "brujos" ( magicians). Zocalo, with bandstand and basilica in the background.

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Mexico: Catemaco on the shore of Lake Catemaco, known for its many "curanderos" (healers) and "brujos" ( magicians). Restaurant overlooking the lagoon.

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Mexico: Catemaco on the shore of Lake Catemaco, known for its many "curanderos" (healers) and "brujos" ( magicians). The lagoon with boats drawn up on the shore.

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Mexico: Catemaco on the shore of Lake Catemaco, known for its many "curanderos" (healers) and "brujos" ( magicians). Palacio Municipal (town hall).

PMR591-06
Mexico: Catemaco on the shore of Lake Catemaco, known for its many "curanderos" (healers) and "brujos" ( magicians). Basilica de Nuestra Senora del Carmen and fountain on the Plaza Mayor.

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Mexico, Palenque: formerly a large Maya town, which flourished between 600 and 800 AD, only a small part of which has been excavated. Stone relief on the west side of the palace depicting two figures, perhaps a lord and his subject or servant who is portrayed smaller.
Keywords: Maya

PMR591-04
Mexico, Palenque: formerly a large Maya town, which flourished between 600 and 800 AD, only a small part of which has been excavated. The palace with its unusual tower, which may have been used for astronomical observations, or as a lookout.
Keywords: Maya

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Mexico, Palenque: formerly a large Maya town, which flourished between 600 and 800 AD, only a small part of which has been excavated. View of the site, with the "Temple of the Inscriptions" (left) where god-king Pacal was buried, and the palace with its tower (right).
Keywords: Maya

PMR591-02
Mexico, Palenque: formerly a large Maya town, which flourished between 600 and 800 AD, only a small part of which has been excavated. The roof vault being unknown to the Maya, two parallel, interconnected corridorrs were frequently used to create a larger room, as here, in the palace complex.
Keywords: Maya

PMR591-01
Mexico, Palenque: formerly a large Maya town, which flourished between 600 and 800 AD, only a small part of which has been excavated. Modern head of a Mayan warrior on a traffic island in the new town.
Keywords: Maya

PMR590-12
Mexico, Palenque: formerly a large Maya town, which flourished between 600 and 800 AD, only a small part of which has been excavated. Reproduction of a Maya figure outside the Best Western Hotel in the modern town.
Keywords: Maya

PMR590-11
Mexico, Maya village of Chunyaxnic: family standing by their front gate.
Keywords: Maya

PMR590-10
Mexico, Maya village of Chunyaxnic: thatched dwelling with TV aerial and provision sacks stacked under the thatch.
Keywords: Maya

PMR590-09
Mexico, Maya village of Chunyaxnic: curious children.
Keywords: Maya

PMR590-08
Mexico, Maya village of Chunyaxnic: typical house with bamboo walls and adobe thatch, unchanged for hundreds of years.
Keywords: Maya

PMR590-07
Mexico, Kabah: this extensive site, 20 kilometres from Uxmal, remains unexplored, apart from the "Palace of the Masks" (Codz Poop). Mayan triumphal arch, marking the start of the "sacbe" (road) to Uxmal.
Keywords: Maya

PMR590-06
Mexico, Kabah: this extensive site, 20 kilometres from Uxmal, remains unexplored, apart from the "Palace of the Masks" (Codz Poop). Part of the facade, showing the Chac masks, with at least one tunk-like nose intact.
Keywords: Maya

PMR590-05
Mexico, Kabah: this extensive site, 20 kilometres from Uxmal, remains unexplored, apart from the "Palace of the Masks" (Codz Poop). The facade is covered, from top to bottom, with masks of Chac, the Mayan rain god.
Keywords: Maya

PMR590-04
Mexico, Kabah: this extensive site, 20 kilometres from Uxmal, remains unexplored, apart from the "Palace of the Masks" (Codz Poop). View from the entrance gate.
Keywords: Maya

PMR590-03
Mexico: Uxmal, (in the Maya language = "thrice built"), the second largest Maya site, centre of the puuc area, flourished between VI and IX centuries AD. Blue-flowered shrub, with the "Soothsayer's Pyramid" in the background.
Keywords: Maya

PMR590-02
Mexico: Uxmal, (in the Maya language = "thrice built"), the second largest Maya site, centre of the puuc area, flourished between VI and IX centuries AD. Ball Court (juego de pelota), much smaller than Chichen Itza's, with lower target ring. On the same axis lies the entrance to the "Nunnery Quadrangle" in the background.
Keywords: Maya

PMR590-01
Mexico: Uxmal, (in the Maya language = "thrice built"), the second largest Maya site, centre of the puuc area, flourished between VI and IX centuries AD. The "Soothsayer's Pyramid", seen from a window of the "Palace of the Governor".
Keywords: Maya

PMR589-12
Mexico: Uxmal (in the Maya language = thrice built), the second largest Maya site, centre of the puuc area, flourished between VI and IX centuries AD. View of the "Nunnery Quadrangle" and the "Soothsayer's Pyramid" from the "Palace of the Governor".
Keywords: Maya

PMR589-11
Mexico: Uxmal, the second largest Maya site, centre of the puuc area, flourished between VI and IX centuries AD. " Palace of the Governor", 98 metres long and 12 metres wide, is regarded as the highest achievement of Uxmal's builders. The central building has two wings.
Keywords: Maya

PMR589-10
Mexico: Uxmal, the second largest Maya site, centre of the puuc area, flourished between VI and IX centuries AD. House of the Turtles (Casa de las Tortugas), the cornice of which is decorated with turtles, each different.
Keywords: Maya

PMR589-09
Mexico: Uxmal, the second largest Maya site, centre of the puuc area, flourished between VI and IX centuries AD. Part of the north building of the "Nunnery Quadrangle" - a complex arrangement of geometric elements.
Keywords: Maya

PMR589-08
Mexico: Uxmal, the second largest Maya site, centre of the puuc area, flourished between VI and IX centuries AD. Double-headed serpent bars on the east building of the "Nunnery Quadrangle" (Cuad. de las Monjas).
Keywords: Maya

PMR589-07
Mexico: Uxmal, the second largest Maya site, centre of the puuc area, flourished between VI and IX centuries AD. The main flight of steps of the "Soothsayer's Pyramid". Four previous pyramids lie within.
Keywords: Maya

PMR589-06
Mexico: Uxmal, the second largest Maya site, centre of the puuc area, flourished between VI and IX centuries AD. The "Soothsayer's Pyramid", 38 metres high, is one of the steepest sided Maya pyramids.
Keywords: Maya

PMR589-05
Mexico, Merida: Plaza de la Independencia (Zocalo) with the Palacio Municipal (town hall)

PMR589-04
Mexico, Merida: Palacio de Gobierno (Government House), built in the late XIX century, houses murals depicting the history of the Yucatan.

PMR589-03
Mexico, Chichen Itza: carved relief on the east wall of the ball court showing a kneeling man who has just been beheaded, with his spurting blood. Believed to be the captain of the winning team.
Keywords: Maya

PMR589-02
Mexico, Chichen Itza: east wall of the ball court (juego de pelota) showing the goal or target ring, surmounted by the square Temple of the Jaguars
Keywords: Maya

PMR589-01
Mexico, Chichen Itza: view of the ball court (juego de pelota), at 90 metres, the longest known, with the Temple of the Jaguars (tallest building) and southern grandstand/temple.
Keywords: Maya

PMR588-12
Mexico, Chichen Itza: Temple of the Warriors adjacent to the Square of the 1000 Columns, which would formerly have been roofed with thatch. Similarities to Tula.
Keywords: Maya

PMR588-11
Mexico, Chichen Itza: Pyramid of Kukulkan (Quetzalcoatl), the number of whose steps amounts to the number of days in a year. Inside, a previous pyramid containing a red-painted jaguar altar/throne with jade eyes and spots.
Keywords: Maya

PMR588-10
Mexico, Chichen Itza: "La Iglesia" (the church) shows evidence of Puuc design (unadorned masonry on the ground floor). Above are many hook-nosed masks of Chac, the Maya god of rain.

PMR588-09
Mexico, Chichen Itza: "El Caracol" (the snail), a circular, domed tower with slits for astronomical observation.
Keywords: Maya

PMR588-08
Mexico, Chichen Itza: Iguana.

PMR588-07
Mexico, Chichen Itza: Weathered example of a "Chac-mool", a reclining figure on whose stomach the Maya placed sacrifices for onward transmission to the gods.

PMR588-06
Mexico, Chichen Itza: "Cenote de los Sacrificios", a natural round hole, 60 metres in diameter and 40 metres deep, into which the Maya threw sacrifices.

PMR588-05
Mexico, Chichen Itza: On this wall was kept a gruesome record of the sacrificial victims of the Maya.

PMR588-04
Mexico, Valladolid: Cenote Dzitnup (or X'keken), 7 km. west of Valladolid, is a crystal clear pool of turquoise water in a limestone cave redolent with stalactites. Many such "cenotes" exist, due to subterranean erosion.

PMR588-03
Mexico, Tulum: "Voladores de Papantla" - four men in bird costumes "fly" in thirteen revolutions from the top of a high pole to the ground on the end of four ropes. A fifth man pays out the lines from above.
Keywords: Maya

PMR588-02
Mexico, Tulum: Maya building with many columns could have been a palace.

PMR588-01
Mexico, Tulum: Maya temple with a representation of a "descending god", protected by a small thatch.

PMR587-12
Mexico, Tulum: General view of the Maya site, from the foot of "El Castillo".

PMR587-11
Mexico, Tulum: The idyllic beach, adjacent to the Maya site of Tulum.

PMR587-10
Mexico, Tulum: Exotic plants scramble over the cliffs at the edge of the Maya site of Tulum. "El Castillo" on the clifftop.

PMR587-09
Mexico, Tulum: The beach, at the Maya site of Tulum, guarded by the Temple of the Wind. Many iguanas may be seen on these rocks.

PMR587-08
Mexico, Tulum: "El Castillo", on the highest point of the Maya site at Tulum, may have been used as a beacon, as well as a temple.

PMR587-07
Mexico, Tulum: "Temple of the Wind" from the south, with part of the sandy beach at the Maya site of Tulum.

PMR587-06
Mexico, Tulum: "Templo del Viento" (Temple of the Wind) on the cliffs overlooking the Caribbean Sea, at the Maya site of Tulum.

PMR587-05
Mexico, Playa del Carmen: Adobe-thatched "palapas" are provided for caravans at the trailer park at Paamul.

PMR587-04
Mexico: The beach adjoining the trailer park at Paamul, about 20 km. south of Playa del Carmen.

PMR587-03
Mexico, Playa del Carmen: The beach with adobe-thatched guestrooms adjoining the trailer park at Paamul, about 20 km. south of Playa del Carmen.

PMR587-02
Mexico, Playa del Carmen: The beach adjoining the trailer park at Paamul, about 20 km. south of Playa del Carmen, with palm tree.

PMR587-01
Mexico: Bronze monument representing a coral reef with fish and divers on the promenade at Cozumel Island.

PMR586-12
Mexico: Horse drawn carriages awaiting custom on the promenade at Cozumel Island with catamaran ferries from Playa del Carmen in the background.

PMR586-11
Mexico: P & O cruise liner "Oceana" moored at Cozumel Island.

PMR586-10
Guatemala City: Palacio Nacional, on the Parque Central, is being converted to a museum.

PMR586-09
Guatemala City: The cathedral, built in 1868, has so far proved resistant to earthquakes.

PMR586-08
Guatemala, Zunil: Overview of the vegetable growing market town of Zunil where "Maximon", the evil saint, is still revered. Rotel bus parked on the main road in the distance.

PMR586-07
Guatemala, Quetzaltenango: Statue of K'iche/Quiche king, Tecun Uman, allegedly slain by conquistador Alvarado.
Keywords: Maya

PMR586-06
Guatemala, Santiago Atitlan: The market at Santiago Atitlan, with jacaranda tree. About 20,000 Maya live here.

PMR586-05
Guatemala: The main street of San Pedro La Laguna on Lake Atitlan, with young Maya women in traditional dress.

PMR586-04
Guatemala, San Pedro de la Laguna: Lago de Atitlan with boat mooring and Volcano Toliman in the background.

PMR586-03
Guatemala, Panajachel: Lago de Atitlan from the garden of Hotel Tzanjuyu with the first clouds forming on the peak (3158 metres) of Volcano Toliman.

PMR586-02
Guatemala, Panajachel: Lago de Atitlan from the garden of Hotel Tzanjuyu, with Volcano Toliman in the background.

PMR586-01
Guatemala, Panajachel: Early morning view of Lago de Atitlan with Volcano Toliman in the background and palm fronds.

PMR585-12
Guatemala, Chichicastenango: Colourful, bustling Indian market with a prominent display of carved wooden masks. El Calverio chapel, facing, on the opposite side of the plaza.

PMR585-11
Guatemala, Chichicastenango: Humble graves and noble tombs in the Mayan cemetery of Chichicastenango.

PMR585-10
Guatemala, Chichicastenango: Colourful display of gravestones with many showing Maya influence and tradition.

PMR585-09
Guatemala, Chichicastenango: Humble graves and noble tombs in the Maya graveyard at Chichicastenango.

PMR585-08
Guatemala, Panajachel: Swimming pool of Hotel Tzanjuyu on Lago de Atitlan with reflected palm tree.

PMR585-07
Guatemala, Panajachel: Lago de Atitlan shortly before sunset with Volcano Toliman in the distance and palm fronds.

PMR585-06
Guatemala, Antigua: Facade of the Palace of the Captains General, dating from 1558, but rebuilt after earthquake.

PMR585-05
Guatemala, Antigua: Ornately stuccoed facade of the church of La Merced, Antigua, completed in 1767 after the 1717 earthquake.

PMR585-04
Guatemala, Antigua: Residential street on the outskirts of Antigua, with fountain; hills in the background.

PMR585-03
Guatemala, Antigua: Indian seller of colourful dolls and woven shawls for tourists in Antigua.
Keywords: Maya

PMR585-02
Guatemala, Antigua: Risque fountain in the Parque Central in Antigua, with the Palace of the Captains General, dating from 1558, behind.

PMR585-01
Guatemala, Antigua: Arch of Santa Catalina, on 5 Avenida Norte, Antigua, originally connected two parts of a convent (1609)

PMR584-12
Guatemala, Antigua: Fuente de Pescados, a star-shaped fountain in the deserted cloisters of the church of La Merced, Antigua, from the roof gallery. With bougainvillea.

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Guatemala, Antigua: Fuente de Pescados, a monumental fountain in the deserted cloisters of the church of La Merced, Antigua.

PMR584-10
Guatemala, Antigua: Ornate belltower of the church of La Merced, Antigua, with bust of Fray Bartolome de las Casas, first abbot of the adjacent monastery and "friend and protector of the Indians" (lived 1474-1566).

PMR584-09
Guatemala, Antigua: Luxuriant shade-giving garden of one of the old colonial houses in Antigua, which was the capital city of Guatemala from 1541 to 1773, year of the great earthquake.

PMR584-08
Guatemala: Valley of Rio Motagua about 90 km. before Guatemala City, near San Cristobal Acasaguastlan,

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Guatemala, Valley of Rio Motagua near San Cristobal de Acasaguastlan, about 90 km. from Guatemala City.

PMR584-06
Honduras, Lake Yojoa: The lake at Yojoa; view from the terrace of the restaurant "Los Remos", with many white herons and other waterbirds visible.

PMR584-05
Honuras, Lake Yojoa: Approaching rainstorm over the lake at Yojoa; view from the terrace of the restaurant "Los Remos"

PMR584-04
Honduras, Tegucigalpa: Typical mountainous landscape in central Honduras, about 30 km. north-west of Tegucigalpa.

PMR584-03
Honduras, Tegucigalpa: Baroque facade of the Iglesia Los Dolores, Tegucigalpa, completed in 1732.

PMR584-02
Honduras, Choluteca: Lush mountain scenery at La Venta Pass, on the road to Tegucigalpa from Choluteca.

PMR584-01
Nicaragua, Managua: Lago de Managua, with volcanoes Mombotombo and Mombotombito on the far side.

PMR583-12
Nicaragua, Managua: Memorial to Carlos Fonseca, leader of the FSLN and Sandinistas.

PMR583-11
Nicaragua, Managua: Modern proletarian monuments erected by the Sandinistas, the farther figure brandishing an AK-47 machine gun.

PMR583-10
Nicaragua, Managua: Sad ruin of the Catedral Santiago de los Caballeros, destroyed in the 1972 earthquake.
Keywords: cathedral

PMR583-09
Nicaragua, Managua: Casa Presidencial (Presidential Palace) built in 2000 in the Plaza de la Republica.

PMR583-08
Nicaragua, Granada: Beautifully restored facade of the Convento de San Francisco, dating from 16th century but rebuilt in 1867 after William Walker's attack.
Keywords: convent

PMR583-07
Nicaragua, Granada: Red cafe tables and chairs on the veranda of one of the restored colonial houses in Granada.

PMR583-06
Nicaragua, Granada: Independence monument and historic cannon in the Plaza de la Independencia, Granada.

PMR583-05
Nicaragua, Granada: Restored colonial style houses on the Plaza de la Independencia, Granada.

PMR583-04
Nicaragua, Granada: Facade of the cathedral from the Parque Central, Granada, with fountain.

PMR583-03
Nicaragua, Granada: Horse-drawn carriages awaiting hire in the Parque Central, Granada, with cathedral behind.

PMR583-02
Costa Rica, Playa de Coco: View of the beach and bay, Playa de Coco, with surfboard.

PMR583-01
Costa Rica, Cartago: Basilica de Nuestra Senora de los Angeles, Cartago, built in 1926 after an earthquake had destroyed the original.

PMR582-12
Costa Rica, Cartago: Irazu Volcano National Park, 3432 metres high (highest in Costa Rica): view over the principal crater towards the Atlantic Ocean, obscured by a sea of cloud.

PMR582-11
Costa Rica, Cartago: Irazu Volcano National Park, 3432 metres high (highest in Costa Rica): Diego de la Haya crater, 100 metres deep and 600 metres in diameter.

PMR582-10
Costa Rica, Cartago: Irazu Volcano National Park, 3432 metres high (highest in Costa Rica): principal crater, 300 metres deep and 1050 metres in diameter.

PMR582-09
Panama, David: Rio Chiriqui near David, surrounded by wooded mountins.

PMR582-08
Panama City: Monument to Vasco Nunez de Balboa, the first European to look out onto the Pacific Ocean from the peaks of Darien on 25th September 1513.

PMR582-07
Panama City: New developments in the Punta Paitilla district, seen from the hotel roof.
Keywords: skyscrapers

PMR582-06
Panama City: View of the Bella Vista area and multi-storey blocks, from the hotel roof.
Keywords: skyscrapers

PMR582-05
Panama City: Plaza Bolivar, San Felipe, with statue of Simon Bolivar, crowned by a condor, and church and monastery of San Francisco behind.

PMR582-04
Panama City: Shady pool in the Parque Natural Metropolitano, an island of unspoilt primary rainforest.

PMR582-03
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.

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.

PMR582-01
Russia, Moscow: Impressive facades on Arbat Ulitsa, Moscow, a popular traffic-free street with tourists.

PMR581-12
Russia, Moscow: The Armoury Museum in the Kremlin, built in the 19th century, houses a huge collection of jewellery and precious objects, the treasure of the tsars.

PMR581-11
Russia, Moscow: Cathedral of the Annunciation (Blagoveshchensky Sobor) in the Kremlin, built by Ivan III 1484-9 using Russian architects from Pskov.

PMR581-10
Russia, Moscow: Arkhangelsky Cathedral in the Kremlin contains the tombs of most of the tsars and Russian nobility. Built by Ivan III in 1508. Architect: Alevisio.

PMR581-08
Russia, Moscow: The White House, seat of government of the Russian Federation, on the Moscow River.

PMR581-07
Russia, Uglich: Matryoshka dolls in rows, with other carved souvenirs, tempt the visitors to Uglich.

PMR581-06
Russia, Uglich: Former Town Hall of Uglich, standing close to one of the gates to the Kremlin, whose walls have long disappeared.

PMR581-05
Russia, Uglich: Orthodox church outside the Kremlin, as yet (2003) unrestored.

PMR581-04
Russia, Uglich: Cathedral of the Redeemer in Uglich, with the belltower which was added in 1730. The cathedral houses a valuable collection of ikons.

PMR581-03
Russia, Uglich: The Cathedral of the Redeemer , the largest church in the Kremlin of Uglich, built in 1713.

PMR581-02
Russia, Uglich: The oldest building in the Kremlin of Uglich is the Princes' Palace (1480) of brick, where young Tsarevich Dmitri lived until his murder close by on 15th May 1591, probably on orders of Boris Godunov.

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Russia, Uglich: Church of the Blood of Dmitri, built in 1692, stands on the spot in the Kremlin of Uglich where the young tsarevich was murdered on 15th May 1591, probably on orders of Boris Godunov.

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Russia, Goritzi: Ferapontus Tower and part of the fortified defence walls of the Kirillo-Byelozerski Monastery in Goritzi. Founded in 1397, the second largest in Russia.

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Russia, Goritzi: Granovitaya Tower, dating from the 16th century, with part of the fortified defence walls of the Kirillo-Byelozerski Monastery in Goritzi. Founded in 1397, the second largest in Russia.

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Russia, Goritzi: Church of St. Kirill, built in 1780, within the walls of the Kirillo-Byelozerski Monastery, founded in 1397, the second largest in Russia.

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Russia, Goritzi: Notice board with numbered plan of the Monastery of St Kirill on Lake Beloye (in English). The monastery was founded in 1397 and is the second largest in Russia.

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Russia, Goritzi: Monks' quarters in the Kirillo-Byelozerski Monastery, founded in 1397, the second largest in Russia. Only two monks were in residence in 2003.

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Russia, Kizhi: A simple shrine with ornamental fretted roofwork on the island of Kizhi in the Onega Sea, Karelia.

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Russia, Kizhi: The wooden "summer church" and ""winter church" with wooden belltower, added in 1874, on the island of Kizhi in the Onega Sea, Karelia.

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Russia, Kizhi: Wooden farmhouse of the family Ozhevnev, over 100 years old, on the island of Kizhi in the Onega Sea, Karelia. Livestock were kept on the ground floor and the family lived above.

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Russia, Kizhi: Wooden farmhouse of the family Ozhevnev, over 100 years old, on the island of Kizhi in the Onega Sea, Karelia. Livestock were kept on the ground floor and the family lived above.

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Russia, Kizhi: Wooden" Church of the Intercession", the "winter church" on the island of Kizhi in the Onega Sea, Karelia. The church was built in 1764 without the use of nails and has 9 onion domes. In the background is the "summer church".

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Russia, Kizhi: Wooden "Church of Christ's Transfiguration", the "summer church", on the island of Kizhi in the Onega Sea, Karelia.
The church was built in 1714 without the use of nails, according to legend by one man, who afterwards threw his axe in the lake, so that his feat could not be repeated. The church has 22 onion domes.

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Russia, Kizhi: Wooden "Chapel of the Archangel Michael" on the island of Kizhi in the Onega Sea, Karelia. The little belltower was added later. In the background: a windmill and the "summer church".

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Russia, St. Petersburg: St Nicholas's Cathedral, St. Petersburg, built in 1753-62. Architect: Chevakinsky. St. Nicholas is the patron saint of seafarers, who were the principal users.

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Russia, St. Petersburg: Moyka River facade of Stroganov Palace (frontage is on Nevsky Prospekt), built by Bartolomeo Francesco Rastrelli in 1752-54

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Russia, St. Petersburg: Facade of the Winter Palace, part of the Hermitage Museum on Palace Square, St. Petersburg. Architect: Bartolomeo Francesco Rastrelli.

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Russia, St. Petersburg: Church of the Resurrection, St. Petersburg, built by Tsar Alexander III on the spot where his father, Alexander II, was assassinated on 1st March 1881.

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Russia, St. Petersburg: South facade of Mikhailovsky Castle, St. Petersburg, built for Tsar Paul I in 1800, now housing a museum. Equestrian statue of Peter the Great (by Carlo Rastrelli) with inscription, "To my great grandfather from his great grandson" (Paul I).

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Russia, St. Petersburg: Pushkin (Tsarskoye Selo) - about half of the 300-metre facade of Catherine's Palace with the formal gardens and statuary.

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Russia, St. Petersburg: Pushkin (Tsarskoye Selo) - the main entrance to Catherine's Palace, beyond the formal gardens.

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Russia, St. Petersburg: Pushkin (Tsarskoye Selo) - the five golden domes on the church in Catherine's Palace.

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Russia, St. Petersburg: Pushkin (Tsarskoye Selo) - facade of Catherine's Palace reflected in a pool in the park.

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Russia, St. Petersburg: Pushkin (Tsarskoye Selo) - the Grotto, on the Great Pond in Catherine Park (Built by Rastrelli in 1757).

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Russia, St. Petersburg: Pushkin (Tsarskoye Selo) - facade of Catherine's Palace, built by Rastrelli in 1756.

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Germany, Baden-Wurttemberg, Tubingen: The Nonnenhaus in Tübingen, where the "Father of Botany", Leonhard Fuchs, lived (1501-1566).

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Germany, Baden-Wurttemberg, Tubingen: Gabled roofs on the River Neckar, with the Eberhard Bridge, from the tower of the Stiftskirche, Tübingen.

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Germany, Baden-Wurttemberg, Tubingen: "Traube" wine bar on Kronenstrasse, Tübingen.

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Germany, Baden-Wurttemberg, Tubingen: View of the River Neckar and modern road bridge from the ramparts of Hohentübingen Castle.

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Germany, Baden-Wurttemberg, Tubingen: Half timbered corner tower with clocks in the inner cortyard of Hohentübingen Castle.

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Germany, Baden-Wurttemberg, Tubingen: Fine wooden gallery along one side of the inner courtyard of Hohentübingen Castle.

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Germany, Badeb-Wurttemberg, Tubingen: Former drawbridge over the moat, and main entrance gate to Hohentübingen Castle (first mentioned in 1078)

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Germany, Baden-Wurttemberg, Tubingen: Lower portal to Hohentübingen Castle (Renaissance style, dating from 1606).

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Germany, Baden-Wurttemberg, Tubingen: Hotel Schloss, near to Hohentübingen Castle.

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Germany, Baden-Wurttemberg, Tubingen: Corner of the market place in front of the Town Hall, Tübingen, with Neptune Fountain and cafe tables.

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Germany, Baden-Wurttemberg, Tubingen: Neptune Fountain and facade of the Town Hall, Tubingen.

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Germany, Baden-Wurttemberg: Tübingen Rathaus (Town Hall) was built in 15th century, sgraffiti added in 1876, with astronomical clock (1511) by Stöfler.

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Germany, Baden-Wurttemberg, Tubingen: Eberhard Bridge, Tübingen, bedecked with flowers, with punt on the River Neckar.

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Germany, Baden-Wurttemberg,Tubingen: Platanenallee, Tübingen, an avenue of old plane trees on a man-made island in the River Neckar.

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Germany, Baden Wurttemberg,Tubingen: Rows of gabled frontages rising up the hill in Tübingen, one above the other, with punt on the River Neckar in the foreground.
Keywords: University town

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Germany, Baden-Wurttemberg,Tubingen: Reflections of gabled frontages in the River Neckar, Tübingen, with a passing punt.
Keywords: university town

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Germany, Baden-Wurttemberg,Tubingen: Reflections only, of the mediaeval frontages and gables of Tübingen, in the River Neckar.

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Germany, Baden-Wurttemberg,Tubingen: HölderlinTower, reflected in the waters of the River Neckar in university town, Tübingen. The poet lived here from 1807 to 1843.

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Germany, Baden-Wurttemberg, Tubingen: Punts on the River Neckar, moored in front of mediaeval gabled facades in university town of Tübingen, with the tower of the Stiftskirche in the background.

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Germany, Baden-Wurttemberg, Tubingen: Mediaeval gabled houses overlooking the River Neckar in university town Tübingen. View from Eberhardsbrücke.

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Cyprus, Paphos: View of the coast south from Pegeia, towards Paphos, with many new developments in the foreground.

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Cyprus, Paphos: View of Coral Bay and the rapidly developing hinterland from Pegeia.

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Cyprus, Paphos: A modern Greek Orthodox church at Agios Georgios.

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Cyprus, Kalopanagiotis: Courtyard of the monastery of Agios Ioannis Lampadistis at Kalopanagiotis, dating in part from the 11th century. Within are well preserved frescoes from 13-15th centuries.

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Cyprus, Troodos: Village with Orthodox church in the Marathasa Valley in the High Troödhos Mountains.

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Cyprus, Troodos: View from the Artemis Nature Trail round Mount Olympos in the High Troödhos Mountains, with Black Pines and whitening skeletal tree lying in the foreground.

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Cyprus, Troodos: View from the Artemis Nature Trail round Mount Olympos in the High Troödhos Mountains, with Black Pine Trees.

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Cyprus, Troodos: View to the west from the Artemis Nature Trail round Mount Olympos in the High Troödhos Mountains.

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Cyprus, Troodos: The village of Galata with its church in the High Troödhos Mountains.

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Cyprus, Paphos: Remains of Chalkolithic dwellings at Lempa, near Paphos, with reconstructed huts in the background, made by a team from Edinburgh University. The Originals date back to about 3500 BC.

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Cyprus, Paphos: Cyprus College of Art at lempa: large wooden head with rubber innertube, Gaudi-esque tiling collage.

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Cyprus, Paphos: Cyprus College of Art at Lempa: giant cartoon figure, alarmed by an enormous hand!

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Cyprus, Paphos: Cyprus College of Art at Lempa: charismatic virago figure dominates this part of the collage.

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Cyprus, Paphos: Cyprus College of Art at Lempa: part of the exotic collage made by students which hides the front garden wall.

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Cyprus, Paphos: Cyprus College of Art, Lempa: collage by students round the main entrance.

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Moldova, Chisinau: Statue of Vasile Alecsandri (1821-90), a leading Romanian author and diplomat, in front of the telecommunications building in Chisinau/Kishinev.

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Moldova, Chisinau: Othodox Cathedral of Christ's Nativity, built 1830-6 with its free-standing bell tower. Architect: A. Melnicov.

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Moldova, Chisinau: Residence of the President of Moldova in Chisinau/Kishinev. View from the steps of Parliament House.

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Moldova, Chisinau: Residence of the President of Moldova in Chisinau/Kishinev

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Moldova, Chisinau: Orthodox Cathedral of Christ's Nativity in Chisinau/Kishinev, built in 1830-36. Architect: A. Melnicov.

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Moldova, Chisinau: Triumphal Arch on Bulevardul Stefan cel Mare, with Government House in the background

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Moldova, Chisinau: Bust of Alexander Pushkin, who was exiled to Chisinau in the 1820s, in Stefan cel Mare Park.

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Moldova, Chisinau: Statue of Stefan cel Mare (Stephen the Great) who ruled 1457-1504 and led the struggle for independence against the Ottoman invaders.

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Moldova, Chisinau: Primaria Municipiului (Town Hall) of Chisinau on the Buledvardul Stefan cel Mare.

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Moldova, Chisinau: Reflections in a modern glass-fronted building on the main street of Chisinau, Bulevardul Stefan cel Mare, with fountain to the right foreground.

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Romania, Neamt: The circular library building of Neamt Monastery, the oldest and largest in Romania.

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Romania, Sapanta: The "Merry Cemetery" (Cimitirul Vesel) in Sapanta, showing some of the newer brightly painted carved wooden crosses with rhyming epitaphs for the departed.

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Romania, Sapanta: The "Merry Cemetery" (Cimitirul Vesel) in Sapanta, showing the church and the host of carved and brightly painted crosses with rhyming epitaphs of the departed.

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Romania, Sapanta: The famous "Merry Cemetery" (Cimitirul Vesel) in Sapanta contains dozens of hand-painted wooden crosses with rhyming epitaphs, initiated by Ioan Stan Patras in 1935, and continued to this day.

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Romania, Sighetu Marmatiei: Smart municipal buildings and a modern church in the heart of Sighetu Marmatiei, just a couple of kilometres from the Ukrainian border.

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Romania, Giulesti: Wooden church with high tower, typical for the Maramures region, in the village of Giulesti in the Mara Valley.

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Romania: Baia Mare Open Air Village Museum: wooden farm building and millstone, with wooden church on the hill in the background.

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Romania: Baia Mare Open Air Village Museum: typical wooden carvings on a gateway to a shingle-roofed farmhouse.

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Romania: Baia Mare Open Air Village Museum: typical wooden church of the Maramures region, with its high, wooden tower.

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Romania: Baia Mare Open Air Village Museum: traditional thatched houses of the Maramures region.

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Romania, Baia Mare: Romanian Soldier's Monument from World War I in the municipal park of Baia Mare.

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Romania, Baia Mare: Entrance to the History Museum in Baia Mare with handsome, wrought iron gates.

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Romania, Baia Mare: Cathedral of the Holy Trinity at Baia Mare, with 14th century Gothic Stephen's Tower behind.

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Hungary, Hortobagy: Birdwatchers' hide overlooking a fishpond in the Hortobagy National Park.

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Hungary, Hortobagy: Fringed Water Lilies (Nymphoides peltata) on a fishpond in Hortobagy National Park.

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Garmany, Upper Bavaria: The Elephant House at Hellabrunn Zoo, Munich, with the residents receiving a cooling shower.

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Namibia: Block of dwellings and shops in a traditional thatched building in Otjiwarongo.

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Namibia: Dutch Reformed Church in Otjiwarongo.

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Namibia, Namutoni: Etosha Game Reserve: old German fort at Namutoni Lodge, built in 1902-3, destroyed by the Ovambos in 1904, and rebuilt in 1906.

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Namibia, Moringa: Etosha Game Reserve: the waterhole at Moringa Lodge, with elephant and zebras; spectators in the foreground.

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Namibia, Moringa: Etosha Game Reserve: the waterhole at Moringa Lodge with a herd of Burchell's zebras; spectator in foreground.

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Namibia: Dutch Reformed Church in Outjo.
Keywords: modern architecture

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Namibia, Khorixas: Vingerklip, a 35-metre-high, free standing rock pinnacle, near Khorixas. View from approach path.

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Namibia, Khorixas: View of the road and surrounding landscape from the hollow base of the Vingerklip.

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Namibia, Khorixas: The Ugab Terraces, like massive mediaeval fortresses, viewed from the base of the Vingerklip.

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Namibia, Khorixas: The Vingerklip, a 35-metre-high, free standing rock pinnacle near Khorixas.

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Namibia, Khorixas: The "Organ Pipes", basalt rods up to five metres long, inserted in the schist about 120 million years ago, in a gorge near Khorixas.

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Namibia, Twyfelfontein: "Uri-Ais" ("Springing Fountain") was the name given to this valley by the natives; over 2500 rock engravings have been identified here.

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Namibia, Twyfelfontein: Group of students being instructed about the rock engravings in Twyfelfontein. Engravings visible to the left.

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Namibia, Twyfelfontein: Engravings of animals on the granite at Twyfelfontein could be 6000 years old.
Keywords: primitive art

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Namibia, Twyfelfontein: The road to Twyfelfontein and surrounding barren countryside.

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Namibia, Khorixas: Section of a fossilised tree trunk in the "Petrified Forest" near Khorixas. Approximately 250 million years old.

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Namibia, Khorixas: Fossilised tree trunk in the "Petrified Forest" near Khorixas. Approximately 250 million years old. Since there is no sign of any roots, it is assumed that it was washed here by melting glaciers.

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Namibia, Uis: Typical landscape and smallholding not far from Uis.

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Namibia, Swakopmund: Deutsche Evangelische-Lutherische Kirche (German Lutheran Church) in Swakopmund.

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Namibia, Swakopmund: Imaginitive new housing blocks in Swakopmund.
Keywords: Modern architecture

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Namibia: Sand dune landscape with a sharp summit ridge in the Namib Naukluft National Park.

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Namibia: Photographing among the sand dunes in the Namib Naukluft National Park.

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Namibia: Namib Naukluft National Park: photographing the Namib Desert from an eminence.

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Namibia: Namib Naulkuft National Park: layers of black, volcanic stone in the strata, called "Damara", are probably ca. 1 billion years old.

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Namibia: Namib Naukluft National Park: Euphorbia virosa is a plant which survives happily in almost waterless conditions.

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Namibia: Namib Naukluft National Park: a group of Welwitschia mirabilis plants on the "Welwitschia Trail". The plant is reputed to live to an age of 1500 years on occasions. Water is obtained from the morning coastal mists: there is almost no rain in Namibia. It may be likened to a tree whose trunk grows downwards from the surface.

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Namibia: Namib Naukluft National Park: a male plant of Welwitschia mirabilis. The plant is reputed to live to an age of 1500 years on occasions. Water is obtained from the morning coastal mists: there is almost no rain in Namibia. It may be likened to a tree whose trunk grows downwards from the surface.

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Namibia: Namib Naukluft National Park: close up of a plant of Welwitschia mirabilis in flower; there are separate male and female plants. The plant is reputed to live to an age of 1500 years on occasions. Water is obtained from the morning coastal mists: there is almost no rain in Namibia. It may be likened to a tree whose trunk grows downwards from the surface.

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Namibia: Namib Naukluft National Park: a plant of Welwitschia mirabilis. The plant is reputed to live to an age of 1500 years on occasions. Water is obtained from the morning coastal mists: there is almost no rain in Namibia. It may be likened to a tree whose trunk grows downwards from the surface.

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Namibia: Namib Naukluft National Park: a variety of lichens, brought together by the park wardens for visitors, obtain their moisture from the morning mists: ther is almost no rain in Namibia.

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Namibia: Namib Naukluft National Park: Euphorbia namarona shelters a small aloe plant.

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Namibia: Namib Naukluft National Park: Tsumas or wild melons contain a bitter juice.

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Namibia: Namib Naukluft National Park: the fleet of 4-wheel drive vehicles which are used for trips into the desert, with view of surrounding countryside.

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Namibia: Namib Naukluft National Park: a barren landscape devoid of plant life.

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Namibia: German colonial style house on the outskirts of Swakopmund.

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Namibia: Kuiseb River and the surrounding bleak landscape, from the Kuiseb Pass.

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Namibia: The C14 road crossing a dried-out river bed near the Gaub Pass.

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Namibia: Sossusvlei sand dunes: vegetation and animal tracks near the edge of a dried-up salt lake.

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Namibia: Sossusvlei sand dunes, up to 350 metres high, are reputed to be the highest in the world. View from the top of a dune, with dried-out salt lake and surrounding landscape of dunes.

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Namibia: Seriem Gorge, carved out by the River Tsauchab, is up to 30 metres deep, but only 2 metres wide in places.

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Namibia: Typical landscape and sandstone monolith on the C14 road near the Naukluft Mountains.

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Thailand, Pattaya: view of new developments on the Jomtien coast from the tower of Pattaya Park Beach Hotel (240 metres high).
Keywords: holiday resort, beach, night life, sunshine, Buddhist, temples

PMR666-11
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: the mausoleum of Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the first president of the U.A.E.
Keywords: Arab state, traditional architecture, Koran, muezzin, minarets, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab

PMR666-10
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: a corner of the courtyard, paved with white marble and inlaid with floral patterns.
Keywords: Arab state, traditional architecture, Koran, muezzin, minarets, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab

PMR666-09
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: the courtyard and the largest dome, over the main hall of prayer.
Keywords: Arab state, traditional architecture, Koran, muezzin, minarets, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab

PMR666-08
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: gallery on one side of the courtyard, with its countless marble columns inlaid with semi-precious stones in floral patterns, supporting Moorish arches.
Keywords: Arab state, Arab, Muslim, Islam, desert city, minarets, muezzin, Koran, traditional architecture

PMR666-07
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: view of one of the four minarets and the courtyard, from the arcaded gallery.
Keywords: Arab state, traditional architecture, Koran, muezzin, minarets, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab

PMR666-06
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Al Ettihad Square with its oversize symbols of arab life and history. Behind, Ettisalat House, surmounted with a ball.
Keywords: modern architecture, lawn sprinklers, air conditioning, Arab state, Arab, Muslim, Islam, high rise buildings, desert city, skyscrapers

PMR666-05
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Flame of the Forest/Royal Poinciana/Flamboyant tree (Delonix regia) in Al Markaziyah Garden, with fountain and pool.
Keywords: modern architecture, lawn sprinklers, air conditioning, Arab state, Arab, Muslim, Islam, high rise buildings, desert city, skyscrapers

PMR666-03
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Bad Tölz: view of Marktstrasse, looking towards the River Isar, with the Town Hall's onion dome prominent.
Keywords: architecture, tradition, national heritage, picturesque, colourful facades, painted facades, frescoes, Bavarian village

PMR666-02
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Bad Tölz: the Sporrer Haus, no. 45 Marktstrasse, whose facade is decorated with many frescoes.
Keywords: architecture, tradition, national heritage, picturesque, colourful facades, painted facades, frescoes, Bavarian village

PMR666-01
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Bad Tölz: Altes Rathaus (the former Town Hall - until 1905), dating from about 1476, sports an onion dome.
Keywords: architecture, Bavarian village, frescoes, painted facades, colourful facades, picturesque, national heritage, tradition

PMR665-12
Jordan, Jerash: already settled in Neolithic times, Jerash was later occupied by Greeks and Romans, and the latter are responsible for most of the surviving architecture which dates from 64 BC. By the first/second century AD the town had a population of about 15-20,000 inhabitants and was known as "Gerasa".

This picture: the Temple of Zeus, which stands on a prominence dominating the city, was built in about 165 AD, and has been badly damaged by earthquakes. It is under constant (French) restoration.
Keywords: Roman architecture, ruined city, excavations, archeology, classical architecture, national heritage, Gerasa, Gilead Hills, archeological site

PMR665-11
Jordan, Jerash: already settled in Neolithic times, Jerash was later occupied by Greeks and Romans, and the latter are responsible for most of the surviving architecture which dates from 64 BC. By the first/second century AD the town had a population of about 15-20,000 inhabitants and was known as "Gerasa".

This picture: top part of the stone stairway, leading through another gate, to the Temple of Artemis, whose columns are just visible.
Keywords: Roman architecture, archeological site, Gilead Hills, Gerasa, national heritage, classical architecture, archeology, excavations, ruined city

PMR665-10
Jordan, Jerash: already settled in Neolithic times, Jerash was later occupied by Greeks and Romans, and the latter are responsible for most of the surviving architecture which dates from 64 BC. By the first/second century AD the town had a population of about 15-20,000 inhabitants and was known as "Gerasa".

This picture: the well-preserved Nymphaeum on the Cardo Maximus, built about 191 AD, originally had a pool with fountains. a half-dome roof, and was faced with marble throughout.
Keywords: Roman architecture, archeological site, Gilead Hills, Gerasa, national heritage, classical architecture, archeology, excavations, ruined city

PMR665-09
Jordan, Jerash: already settled in Neolithic times, Jerash was later occupied by Greeks and Romans, and the latter are responsible for most of the surviving architecture which dates from 64 BC. By the first/second century AD the town had a population of about 15-20,000 inhabitants and was known as "Gerasa".

This picture: remains of the monumental Propylaeum and stone stairway up to the Temple of Artemis, built 150-170 AD, and the most important temple in the city.
Keywords: Roman architecture, ruined city, excavations, archeology, classical architecture, national heritage, Gerasa, Gilead Hills, archeological site

PMR665-08
Jordan, Jerash: already settled in Neolithic times, Jerash was later occupied by Greeks and Romans, and the latter are responsible for most of the surviving architecture which dates from 64 BC. By the first/second century AD the town had a population of about 15-20,000 inhabitants and was known as "Gerasa".

This picture: part of the colonnaded street, the Cardo Maximus, with original paving still bearing the tracks of cart wheels and complete with sidewalk and drainage sewers. The Corinthian columns mark the entrance to the Macellum or market place.
Keywords: Roman architecture, ruined city, excavations, archeology, classical architecture, national heritage, Gerasa, Gilead Hills, archeological site

PMR665-07
Jordan, Jerash: already settled in Neolithic times, Jerash was later occupied by Greeks and Romans, and the latter are responsible for most of the surviving architecture which dates from 64 BC. By the first/second century AD the town had a population of about 15-20,000 inhabitants and was known as "Gerasa".

This picture: the Triumphal Arch of Hadrian, built for the Emperor's visit in 129 AD, is under constant restoration.
Keywords: Roman architecture, ruined city, excavations, archeology, classical architecture, national heritage, Gerasa, Gilead Hills, archeological site

PMR665-06
Jordan, Dana Nature Reserve: view of Rummana Camp Site from the top of the neighbouring hill, Jebel Rummana, showing the road down from Dana Tower.
Keywords: geology, botany, nature reservation, natural history, rock formations, picturesque, wild flowers, wild animals

PMR665-05
Jordan, Dana Nature Reserve: spring flowers cover the ground between the rocky outcrops.
Keywords: geology, botany, nature reservation, natural history, rock formations, picturesque, wild flowers, wild animals

PMR665-04
Jordan, Dana Nature Reserve: spectacular weathered rocks at the head of Wadi Dana, near the Rummana Camp Site.
Keywords: geology, botany, nature reservation, natural history, rock formations, picturesque, wild flowers, wild animals

PMR665-03
Jordan, Aqaba: the recently excavated "Egyptian Gate" of the old Islamic town of Ayla, predecessor of Aqaba, built about 650 AD:
Keywords: archeology, ruined town, Islamic ruins, national heritage, historic, excavations

PMR665-02
Jordan: Wadi Rum, a broad, desert valley with spectacularly sculpted rock outcrops, made famous by T.E. Lawrence in his book, "The Seven Pillars of Wisdom". It lies in the south of Jordan, not too far from the Saudi border.

This picture: typically eroded rock pillars as described by T.E. Lawrence.
Keywords: geology, drought, fantastic rock formations, desert life, Bedouin country, sandstone outcrops, sand, natural caves

PMR665-01
Jordan: Wadi Rum, a broad, desert valley with spectacularly sculpted rock outcrops, made famous by T.E. Lawrence in his book, "The Seven Pillars of Wisdom". It lies in the south of Jordan, not too far from the Saudi border.

This picture: one of a number of natural bridges in the sandstone outcrops of this protected desert area.
Keywords: geology, drought, fantastic rock formations, desert life, Bedouin country, sandstone outcrops, sand, natural caves

PMR664-12
Jordan: Petra is a historical city dating back to about 500-600 BC, founded by the Nabataeans, whose capital it was. Lying in the Wadi Musa, many of its temples and tombs were carved out of the sandstone rock in gorges and in cliff faces, and some have been well preserved from erosion. The architecture shows evidence of Egyptian, and later, Graeco-Roman influence, but the Nabataeans had their own, distinctive style. The city in the desert thrived due to a well thought-out system of water control. Petra was designated a World Heritage Site on 6th December 1985.

This picture: the Obelisk Tomb, built by the Nabataeans in the first century BC on top of an earlier building, the Bab as-Siq Triclinium (a dining room for feasts), which has badly weathered Doric columns.
Keywords: rose red city, Nabataean capital, natural caves, rock tombs, Roman architecture, Greek architecture, Egyptian architecture, archeological site, geology

PMR664-11
Jordan: Petra is a historical city dating back to about 500-600 BC, founded by the Nabataeans, whose capital it was. Lying in the Wadi Musa, many of its temples and tombs were carved out of the sandstone rock in gorges and in cliff faces, and some have been well preserved from erosion. The architecture shows evidence of Egyptian, and later, Graeco-Roman influence, but the Nabataeans had their own, distinctive style. The city in the desert thrived due to a well thought-out system of water control. Petra was designated a World Heritage Site on 6th December 1985.

This picture: heavily weathered rock-hewn tombs, one above another, with colourful ceilings.
Keywords: rose red city, Nabataean capital, natural caves, rock tombs, Roman architecture, Greek architecture, Egyptian architecture, archeological site, geology

PMR664-10
Jordan: Petra is a historical city dating back to about 500-600 BC, founded by the Nabataeans, whose capital it was. Lying in the Wadi Musa, many of its temples and tombs were carved out of the sandstone rock in gorges and in cliff faces, and some have been well preserved from erosion. The architecture shows evidence of Egyptian, and later, Graeco-Roman influence, but the Nabataeans had their own, distinctive style. The city in the desert thrived due to a well thought-out system of water control. Petra was designated a World Heritage Site on 6th December 1985.

This picture: colourful sandstone bands in the rocks above typical cave tombs, with a boy on a donkey in the foreground.
Keywords: rose red city, Nabataean capital, natural caves, rock tombs, Roman architecture, Greek architecture, Egyptian architecture, archeological site, geology

PMR664-09
Jordan: Petra is a historical city dating back to about 500-600 BC, founded by the Nabataeans, whose capital it was. Lying in the Wadi Musa, many of its temples and tombs were carved out of the sandstone rock in gorges and in cliff faces, and some have been well preserved from erosion. The architecture shows evidence of Egyptian, and later, Graeco-Roman influence, but the Nabataeans had their own, distinctive style. The city in the desert thrived due to a well thought-out system of water control. Petra was designated a World Heritage Site on 6th December 1985.

This picture: a stretch of the Colonnaded Way with original paving, with the facades of the Royal Tombs in the distance.
Keywords: rose red city, Nabataean capital, natural caves, rock tombs, Roman architecture, Greek architecture, Egyptian architecture, archeological site, geology

PMR664-08
Jordan: Petra is a historical city dating back to about 500-600 BC, founded by the Nabataeans, whose capital it was. Lying in the Wadi Musa, many of its temples and tombs were carved out of the sandstone rock in gorges and in cliff faces, and some have been well preserved from erosion. The architecture shows evidence of Egyptian, and later, Graeco-Roman influence, but the Nabataeans had their own, distinctive style. The city in the desert thrived due to a well thought-out system of water control. Petra was designated a World Heritage Site on 6th December 1985.

This picture: weathered tombs and colourful rocks in Wadi al-Deir, from the "path of 800 steps".
Keywords: rose red city, Nabataean capital, natural caves, rock tombs, Roman architecture, Greek architecture, Egyptian architecture, archeological site, geology

PMR664-07
Jordan: Petra is a historical city dating back to about 500-600 BC, founded by the Nabataeans, whose capital it was. Lying in the Wadi Musa, many of its temples and tombs were carved out of the sandstone rock in gorges and in cliff faces, and some have been well preserved from erosion. The architecture shows evidence of Egyptian, and later, Graeco-Roman influence, but the Nabataeans had their own, distinctive style. The city in the desert thrived due to a well thought-out system of water control. Petra was designated a World Heritage Site on 6th December 1985.

This picture: the Hellenistic facade of Al-Deir ("The Monastery"), a remarkably well preserved Nabataean tomb, larger than the "Treasury", carved from the rock in the third century BC. Known as "The Monastery" due to subsequent use for Christian worship.
Keywords: rose red city, Nabataean capital, natural caves, rock tombs, Roman architecture, Greek architecture, Egyptian architecture, archeological site, geology

PMR664-06
Jordan: Petra is a historical city dating back to about 500-600 BC, founded by the Nabataeans, whose capital it was. Lying in the Wadi Musa, many of its temples and tombs were carved out of the sandstone rock in gorges and in cliff faces, and some have been well preserved from erosion. The architecture shows evidence of Egyptian, and later, Graeco-Roman influence, but the Nabataeans had their own, distinctive style. The city in the desert thrived due to a well thought-out system of water control. Petra was designated a World Heritage Site on 6th December 1985.

This picture: visitors photographing the view from one of the look-out points above Al-Deir, where one can look over Wadi Araba towards Israel and Palestine.
Keywords: rose red city, geology, archeological site, Egyptian architecture, Greek architecture, Roman architecture, rock tombs, natural caves, Nabataean capital

PMR664-05
Jordan: Petra is a historical city dating back to about 500-600 BC, founded by the Nabataeans, whose capital it was. Lying in the Wadi Musa, many of its temples and tombs were carved out of the sandstone rock in gorges and in cliff faces, and some have been well preserved from erosion. The architecture shows evidence of Egyptian, and later, Graeco-Roman influence, but the Nabataeans had their own, distinctive style. The city in the desert thrived due to a well thought-out system of water control. Petra was designated a World Heritage Site on 6th December 1985.

This picture: Al-Deir ("The Monastery"), a remarkably well preserved Nabataean tomb, larger than the "Treasury", carved from the rock in the third century BC; the forecourt was originally surrounded by columns. The town of Wadi Musa is visible in the distance.
Keywords: rose red city, geology, archeological site, Egyptian architecture, Greek architecture, Roman architecture, rock tombs, natural caves, Nabataean capital

PMR664-04
Jordan: Petra is a historical city dating back to about 500-600 BC, founded by the Nabataeans, whose capital it was. Lying in the Wadi Musa, many of its temples and tombs were carved out of the sandstone rock in gorges and in cliff faces, and some have been well preserved from erosion. The architecture shows evidence of Egyptian, and later, Graeco-Roman influence, but the Nabataeans had their own, distinctive style. The city in the desert thrived due to a well thought-out system of water control. Petra was designated a World Heritage Site on 6th December 1985.

This picture: rugged scenery from one of the look-out points above Al-Deir, where visitors can look over Wadi Araba towards Israel and Palestine.
Keywords: rose red city, geology, archeological site, Egyptian architecture, Greek architecture, Roman architecture, rock tombs, natural caves, Nabataean capital

PMR664-03
Jordan: Petra is a historical city dating back to about 500-600 BC, founded by the Nabataeans, whose capital it was. Lying in the Wadi Musa, many of its temples and tombs were carved out of the sandstone rock in gorges and in cliff faces, and some have been well preserved from erosion. The architecture shows evidence of Egyptian, and later, Graeco-Roman influence, but the Nabataeans had their own, distinctive style. The city in the desert thrived due to a well thought-out system of water control. Petra was designated a World Heritage Site on 6th December 1985.

This picture: Al-Deir ("The Monastery"), a remarkably well preserved Nabataean tomb, larger than the "Treasury", carved from the rock in the third century BC; the forecourt was originally surrounded by columns.
Keywords: rose red city, Nabataean capital, natural caves, rock tombs, Roman architecture, Greek architecture, Egyptian architecture, archeological site, geology

PMR664-02
Jordan: Petra is a historical city dating back to about 500-600 BC, founded by the Nabataeans, whose capital it was. Lying in the Wadi Musa, many of its temples and tombs were carved out of the sandstone rock in gorges and in cliff faces, and some have been well preserved from erosion. The architecture shows evidence of Egyptian, and later, Graeco-Roman influence, but the Nabataeans had their own, distinctive style. The city in the desert thrived due to a well thought-out system of water control. Petra was designated a World Heritage Site on 6th December 1985.

This picture: two of the look-out points above Al-Deir, where visitors can look over Wadi Araba towards Israel and Palestine.
Keywords: rose red city, geology, archeological site, Egyptian architecture, Greek architecture, Roman architecture, rock tombs, natural caves, Nabataean capital

PMR570-05
Namibia: View of cactus thickets and surrounding landscape from Duwisib Castle.

PMR570-04
Namibia, Luderitz: Fishing boats in the harbour, with the town of Luderitz in the background.

PMR570-03
Namibia: Eroded sandstone cliffs bordering the dried-out Fish River bed.

PMR570-02
Namibia: Sandy bed of the dried-out Fish River supports plenty of vegetation; view from the C12 road bridge.

PMR570-01
Namibia: Rotel bus and trailer near Seeheim during a break, with railway bridge in the background.

PMR569-12
Namibia: Fish River Canyon is on average 500 metres deep and extends for 161 kilometres. It was originally caused by an earthquake about 300 million years ago, and two distinct surface levels can be discerned, due to later erosion. View of the canyon and dried-out Fish River from the look-out, a few kilometres east of the car park.

PMR569-11
Namibia: Fish River Canyon is on average 500 metres deep and extends for 161 kilometres. It was originally caused by an earthquake about 300 million years ago, and two distinct surface levels can be discerned, due to later erosion. View across the canyon.

PMR569-10
Namibia: Fish River Canyon is on average 500 metres deep and extends for 161 kilometres. It was originally caused by an earthquake about 300 million years ago, and two distinct surface levels can be discerned, due to later erosion. View to the west of the car park, along the lip of the canyon.

PMR569-09
Namibia: Fish River Canyon is on average 500 metres deep and extends for 161 kilometres. It was originally caused by an earthquake about 300 million years ago, and two distinct surface levels can be discerned, due to later erosion. View of the winding river course to the west of the car park.

PMR569-08
Namibia: Ai-Ais (meaning "boiling hot" in the Khoikhoi language) is a resort in a wide valley where hot mineral springs occur. View of rocks and reeds on the bed of the canyon.

PMR569-07
Namibia: Ai-Ais (meaning "boiling hot" in the Khoikhoi language) is a resort in a wide valley where hot mineral springs occur. View along the canyon from a neighbouring peak, showing the luxuriant growth of reeds on the water course.

PMR569-06
Namibia: Ai-Ais (meaning "boiling hot" in the Khoikhoi language) is a resort in a wide valley where hot mineral springs occur. View of the camping site with restaurant and bar and thermal bath, from a neighbouring peak.

PMR569-05
Namibia: Ai-Ais (meaning "boiling hot" in the Khoikhoi language) is a resort in a wide valley where hot mineral springs occur. Euphorbia bushes, typical of the sparse vegetation towards the end of the canyon.

PMR569-04
Namibia: Ai-Ais (meaning "boiling hot" in the Khoikhoi language) is a resort in a wide valley where hot mineral springs occur. Waterhole in the canyon, close to where a troop of black baboons inhabited the cliffs.

PMR569-03
Namibia: The "Quiver Tree" (Aloe dichotoma), really a giant aloe, stores water in its pulpy stems. Trees among the rocks in the "Giants' Playground" near Keetmanshoop. Flowers are a favourite nectar source for sunbirds.

PMR569-02
Namibia, Keetmanshoop: The "Quiver Tree" (Aloe dichotoma), really a giant aloe, stores water in its pulpy stems. A tree in full flower in the "Giants' Playground" near Keetmanshoop. Flowers are a favourite nectar source for sunbirds.

PMR569-01
Namibia, Keetmanshoop: The "Quiver Tree" (Aloe dichotoma), really a giant aloe, stores water in its pulpy stems. One tree out of about 300 in the "Giants' Playground" near Keetmanshoop. Flowers are a favourite nectar source for sunbirds.

PMR568-12
Namibia, Windhoek: Christ Church, the landmark and symbol of Windhoek, was built in 1910 by architect Gottlieb Redecker.

PMR568-11
Namibia, Windhoek: German memorial to the 50,000 dead after the Herero Uprising in 1904, with the Old Fort (now a museum) in the background.

PMR568-10
Namibia, Windhoek: View of Christ Church in Windhoek from the terrace of the Tintenpalast (Parliament Building), with palm trees and park in the foreground

PMR568-09
Germany, Upper Bavaria: Meadow of flowers on Eckbauer Alm, with the Wetterstein Mountains (Alps) in the background.

PMR568-08
Austria, Tyrol, Ehrwald: The village of Ehrwald from a neighbouring peak, showing cable car station and car park terraces.

PMR568-07
Austria, Tyrol, Ehrwald: View of Lake Seeben and the path to the Ehrwalder Alm, from the far side of the lake.
Keywords: Alps

PMR568-06
Austria, Tyrol, Ehrwald: Lake Seeben, with reflections of the Zugspitze, Germany's highest mountain.
Keywords: Alps

PMR568-05
Austria, Tyrol, Ehrwald: The path to Lake Seeben from Ehrwalder Alm with Mount Sonnenspitze (2417 metres high) in the background.
Keywords: Alps, hiking

PMR568-04
Germany, Upper Bavaria: Hiking path on Mount Wendelstein with wild flowers and Bavarian Alps in the background.

PMR568-03
Germany, Upper Bavaria: Hikers passing an alpine chalet whilst descending from the summit of Mount Wendelstein in the Bavarian Alps. With meadow flowers.

PMR568-02
Germany, Upper Bavaria: View of Mount Wendelstein in the Bavarian Alps with meadow flowers in the foreground.

PMR568-01
Germany, Upper Bavaria: Summit terrace and biergarten on Mount Wendelstein in the Bavarian Alps, with village of Bayerischzell below and the Austrian and Italian Alps in the distance.

PMR567-12
England, Staffordshire: Shugborough House (National Trust), home of Lord Lichfield (the Anson family): front portico, designed by Samuel Wyatt in the 18th century. Bluebells in foreground.

PMR567-11
England: Kedleston Hall, Derbyshire (National Trust). home of the Curzon family; south front with bluebells in foreground.

PMR567-10
England, Kent: Bluebell wood in Scotney castle Gardens, Kent (National Trust)
Keywords: spring

PMR567-09
England, Kent: Scotney Castle Gardens (National Trust), with the new house in the background.
Keywords: spring

PMR567-08
England, Kent: Scotney Castle (National Trust), standing in its lake, with daffodils in the foreground.
Keywords: spring

PMR567-07
Austria, Tyrol, Lermoos: A game of curling .

PMR567-06
Austria, Tyrol, Lermoos: Cross country skiier, with Wetterstein Mountains in the background.
Keywords: snow, sport

PMR567-05
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Oberammergau: View of Unterammergau in the snow, from the "Altherrenweg" trail.
Keywords: winter, scenery, snow

PMR567-04
Cyprus: Fishing from the pier at Limassol, with the town waterfront in the background.. Approaching storm.
Keywords: angling, storm clouds

PMR567-03
Cyprus: Kouris Dam, north of the Akrotiri Peninsula.
Keywords: water preservation

PMR567-02
Cyprus: Byzantine church of Ayia Paraskevi in the village of Yeroskipou contains some remarkable frescoes.
Keywords: architecture

PMR567-01
Cyprus: Castle of Kolossi, headquarters of the Knights Hospitaller, probably built in 15th century.
Keywords: fortress

PMR664-01
Jordan: Petra is a historical city dating back to about 500-600 BC, founded by the Nabataeans, whose capital it was. Lying in the Wadi Musa, many of its temples and tombs were carved out of the sandstone rock in gorges and in cliff faces, and some have been well preserved from erosion. The architecture shows evidence of Egyptian, and later, Graeco-Roman influence, but the Nabataeans had their own, distinctive style. The city in the desert thrived due to a well thought-out system of water control. Petra was designated a World Heritage Site on 6th December 1985.

This picture: Wadi ad-Deir: the "path of 800 steps" leading down from Al-Deir ("The Monastery").
Keywords: rose red city, Nabataean capital, natural caves, rock tombs, Roman architecture, Greek architecture, Egyptian architecture, archeological site, geology

PMR663-12
Jordan: Petra is a historical city dating back to about 500-600 BC, founded by the Nabataeans, whose capital it was. Lying in the Wadi Musa, many of its temples and tombs were carved out of the sandstone rock in gorges and in cliff faces, and some have been well preserved from erosion. The architecture shows evidence of Egyptian, and later, Graeco-Roman influence, but the Nabataeans had their own, distinctive style. The city in the desert thrived due to a well thought-out system of water control. Petra was designated a World Heritage Site on 6th December 1985.

This picture: cave tombs in the colourful rocks close to the museum.
Keywords: rose red city, Nabataean capital, natural caves, rock tombs, Roman architecture, Greek architecture, Egyptian architecture, archeological site, geology

PMR663-11
Jordan: Petra is a historical city dating back to about 500-600 BC, founded by the Nabataeans, whose capital it was. Lying in the Wadi Musa, many of its temples and tombs were carved out of the sandstone rock in gorges and in cliff faces, and some have been well preserved from erosion. The architecture shows evidence of Egyptian, and later, Graeco-Roman influence, but the Nabataeans had their own, distinctive style. The city in the desert thrived due to a well thought-out system of water control. Petra was designated a World Heritage Site on 6th December 1985.

This picture: the Temple of the Winged Lions: some of the heavily weathered reconstructed columns.
Keywords: rose red city, Nabataean capital, natural caves, rock tombs, Roman architecture, Greek architecture, Egyptian architecture, archeological site, geology

PMR663-10
Jordan: Petra is a historical city dating back to about 500-600 BC, founded by the Nabataeans, whose capital it was. Lying in the Wadi Musa, many of its temples and tombs were carved out of the sandstone rock in gorges and in cliff faces, and some have been well preserved from erosion. The architecture shows evidence of Egyptian, and later, Graeco-Roman influence, but the Nabataeans had their own, distinctive style. The city in the desert thrived due to a well thought-out system of water control. Petra was designated a World Heritage Site on 6th December 1985.

This picture: the Great Temple, built by the Nabataeans in the first century BC, viewed from the opposite side of the valley, from the Temple of the Winged Lions.
Keywords: rose red city, Nabataean capital, natural caves, rock tombs, Roman architecture, Greek architecture, Egyptian architecture, archeological site, geology

PMR663-09
Jordan: Petra is a historical city dating back to about 500-600 BC, founded by the Nabataeans, whose capital it was. Lying in the Wadi Musa, many of its temples and tombs were carved out of the sandstone rock in gorges and in cliff faces, and some have been well preserved from erosion. The architecture shows evidence of Egyptian, and later, Graeco-Roman influence, but the Nabataeans had their own, distinctive style. The city in the desert thrived due to a well thought-out system of water control. Petra was designated a World Heritage Site on 6th December 1985.

This picture: the Blue Church, so called for its four blue sandstone columns, was built by the Nabataeans using material from former buildings.
Keywords: rose red city, Nabataean capital, natural caves, rock tombs, Roman architecture, Greek architecture, Egyptian architecture, archeological site, geology

PMR663-08
Jordan: Petra is a historical city dating back to about 500-600 BC, founded by the Nabataeans, whose capital it was. Lying in the Wadi Musa, many of its temples and tombs were carved out of the sandstone rock in gorges and in cliff faces, and some have been well preserved from erosion. The architecture shows evidence of Egyptian, and later, Graeco-Roman influence, but the Nabataeans had their own, distinctive style. The city in the desert thrived due to a well thought-out system of water control. Petra was designated a World Heritage Site on 6th December 1985.

This picture: the Great Temple, built by the Nabataeans in the first century BC: view of the entire building from above, showing the lower temenos with its triple colonnade.
Keywords: rose red city, Nabataean capital, natural caves, rock tombs, Roman architecture, Greek architecture, Egyptian architecture, archeological site, geology

PMR663-07
Jordan: Petra is a historical city dating back to about 500-600 BC, founded by the Nabataeans, whose capital it was. Lying in the Wadi Musa, many of its temples and tombs were carved out of the sandstone rock in gorges and in cliff faces, and some have been well preserved from erosion. The architecture shows evidence of Egyptian, and later, Graeco-Roman influence, but the Nabataeans had their own, distinctive style. The city in the desert thrived due to a well thought-out system of water control. Petra was designated a World Heritage Site on 6th December 1985.

This picture: Qasr Al-Bint was probably the main temple of the Nabataeans, built about 30 BC, and one of the few free-standing buildings in Petra.
Keywords: rose red city, Nabataean capital, natural caves, rock tombs, Roman architecture, Greek architecture, Egyptian architecture, archeological site, geology

PMR663-06
Jordan: Petra is a historical city dating back to about 500-600 BC, founded by the Nabataeans, whose capital it was. Lying in the Wadi Musa, many of its temples and tombs were carved out of the sandstone rock in gorges and in cliff faces, and some have been well preserved from erosion. The architecture shows evidence of Egyptian, and later, Graeco-Roman influence, but the Nabataeans had their own, distinctive style. The city in the desert thrived due to a well thought-out system of water control. Petra was designated a World Heritage Site on 6th December 1985.

This picture: Temenos Gateway, built in the second century AD, marked the entrance to the sacred area of the temple, at the end of the colonnaded way.
Keywords: rose red city, Nabataean capital, natural caves, rock tombs, Roman architecture, Greek architecture, Egyptian architecture, archeological site, geology

PMR663-05
Jordan: Petra is a historical city dating back to about 500-600 BC, founded by the Nabataeans, whose capital it was. Lying in the Wadi Musa, many of its temples and tombs were carved out of the sandstone rock in gorges and in cliff faces, and some have been well preserved from erosion. The architecture shows evidence of Egyptian, and later, Graeco-Roman influence, but the Nabataeans had their own, distinctive style. The city in the desert thrived due to a well thought-out system of water control. Petra was designated a World Heritage Site on 6th December 1985.

This picture: the Great Temple, built by the Nabataeans in the first century BC, showing the well-preserved seats of the theatron, at the heart of the building.
Keywords: rose red city, geology, archeological site, Egyptian architecture, Greek architecture, Roman architecture, rock tombs, natural caves, Nabataean capital

PMR663-04
Jordan: Petra is a historical city dating back to about 500-600 BC, founded by the Nabataeans, whose capital it was. Lying in the Wadi Musa, many of its temples and tombs were carved out of the sandstone rock in gorges and in cliff faces, and some have been well preserved from erosion. The architecture shows evidence of Egyptian, and later, Graeco-Roman influence, but the Nabataeans had their own, distinctive style. The city in the desert thrived due to a well thought-out system of water control. Petra was designated a World Heritage Site on 6th December 1985.

This picture: the Great Temple, built by the Nabataeans in the first century BC: view of the lower temenos with its triple colonnade, from the theatron. Opposite: the ruins of the Temple of the Winged Lions:
Keywords: rose red city, geology, archeological site, Egyptian architecture, Greek architecture, Roman architecture, rock tombs, natural caves, Nabataean capital

PMR663-03
Jordan: Petra is a historical city dating back to about 500-600 BC, founded by the Nabataeans, whose capital it was. Lying in the Wadi Musa, many of its temples and tombs were carved out of the sandstone rock in gorges and in cliff faces, and some have been well preserved from erosion. The architecture shows evidence of Egyptian, and later, Graeco-Roman influence, but the Nabataeans had their own, distinctive style. The city in the desert thrived due to a well thought-out system of water control. Petra was designated a World Heritage Site on 6th December 1985.

This picture: the "Silk" Tomb, although badly eroded, displays some remarkably coloured sandstone banding.
Keywords: rose red city, Nabataean capital, natural caves, rock tombs, Roman architecture, Greek architecture, Egyptian architecture, archeological site, geology

PMR663-02
Jordan: Petra is a historical city dating back to about 500-600 BC, founded by the Nabataeans, whose capital it was. Lying in the Wadi Musa, many of its temples and tombs were carved out of the sandstone rock in gorges and in cliff faces, and some have been well preserved from erosion. The architecture shows evidence of Egyptian, and later, Graeco-Roman influence, but the Nabataeans had their own, distinctive style. The city in the desert thrived due to a well thought-out system of water control. Petra was designated a World Heritage Site on 6th December 1985.

This picture: the "Urn" Tomb, one of the Royal Tombs, probably built about 70 AD for Nabataean King Malichos II or Aretas IV, is surmounted by a large urn: the lower vaults are a Byzantine addition.
Keywords: rose red city, Nabataean capital, natural caves, rock tombs, Roman architecture, Greek architecture, Egyptian architecture, archeological site, geology

PMR663-01
Jordan: Petra is a historical city dating back to about 500-600 BC, founded by the Nabataeans, whose capital it was. Lying in the Wadi Musa, many of its temples and tombs were carved out of the sandstone rock in gorges and in cliff faces, and some have been well preserved from erosion. The architecture shows evidence of Egyptian, and later, Graeco-Roman influence, but the Nabataeans had their own, distinctive style. The city in the desert thrived due to a well thought-out system of water control. Petra was designated a World Heritage Site on 6th December 1985.

This picture: patterns of colour in the weathered sandstone of Wadi Musa.
Keywords: rose red city, geology, archeological site, Egyptian architecture, Greek architecture, Roman architecture, rock tombs, natural caves, Nabataean capital

PMR662-12
Jordan: Petra is a historical city dating back to about 500-600 BC, founded by the Nabataeans, whose capital it was. Lying in the Wadi Musa, many of its temples and tombs were carved out of the sandstone rock in gorges and in cliff faces, and some have been well preserved from erosion. The architecture shows evidence of Egyptian, and later, Graeco-Roman influence, but the Nabataeans had their own, distinctive style. The city in the desert thrived due to a well thought-out system of water control. Petra was designated a World Heritage Site on 6th December 1985.

This picture: interior of one of the rock-hewn tombs with niches for 3 sarcophagi, showing the vivid bands of coloured sandstone in the roof.
Keywords: rose red city, Nabataean capital, natural caves, rock tombs, Roman architecture, Greek architecture, Egyptian architecture, archeological site, geology

PMR662-11
Jordan: Petra is a historical city dating back to about 500-600 BC, founded by the Nabataeans, whose capital it was. Lying in the Wadi Musa, many of its temples and tombs were carved out of the sandstone rock in gorges and in cliff faces, and some have been well preserved from erosion. The architecture shows evidence of Egyptian, and later, Graeco-Roman influence, but the Nabataeans had their own, distinctive style. The city in the desert thrived due to a well thought-out system of water control. Petra was designated a World Heritage Site on 6th December 1985.

This picture: the sandstone has weathered into fantastic forms near the Royal Tombs, like this natural cave where some of the bands of colour are visible.
Keywords: rose red city, geology, archeological site, Egyptian architecture, Greek architecture, Roman architecture, rock tombs, natural caves, Nabataean capital

PMR662-10
Jordan: Petra is a historical city dating back to about 500-600 BC, founded by the Nabataeans, whose capital it was. Lying in the Wadi Musa, many of its temples and tombs were carved out of the sandstone rock in gorges and in cliff faces, and some have been well preserved from erosion. The architecture shows evidence of Egyptian, and later, Graeco-Roman influence, but the Nabataeans had their own, distinctive style. The city in the desert thrived due to a well thought-out system of water control. Petra was designated a World Heritage Site on 6th December 1985.

This picture: the sandstone has weathered into fantastic forms near the Royal Tombs.
Keywords: rose red city, geology, archeological site, Egyptian architecture, Greek architecture, Roman architecture, rock tombs, natural caves, Nabataean capital

PMR662-09
Jordan: Petra is a historical city dating back to about 500-600 BC, founded by the Nabataeans, whose capital it was. Lying in the Wadi Musa, many of its temples and tombs were carved out of the sandstone rock in gorges and in cliff faces, and some have been well preserved from erosion. The architecture shows evidence of Egyptian, and later, Graeco-Roman influence, but the Nabataeans had their own, distinctive style. The city in the desert thrived due to a well thought-out system of water control. Petra was designated a World Heritage Site on 6th December 1985.

This picture: the Theatre, built by the Nabataeans over 2000 years ago, was enlarged to a capacity of 8,500 persons by the Romans in the 2nd century AD, slicing through many rock tombs in the rear wall.
Keywords: rose red city, Nabataean capital, natural caves, rock tombs, Roman architecture, Greek architecture, Egyptian architecture, archeological site, geology

PMR662-08
Jordan: Petra is a historical city dating back to about 500-600 BC, founded by the Nabataeans, whose capital it was. Lying in the Wadi Musa, many of its temples and tombs were carved out of the sandstone rock in gorges and in cliff faces, and some have been well preserved from erosion. The architecture shows evidence of Egyptian, and later, Graeco-Roman influence, but the Nabataeans had their own, distinctive style. The city in the desert thrived due to a well thought-out system of water control. Petra was designated a World Heritage Site on 6th December 1985.

This picture: Wadi Musa, with coloured sandstone in the foreground and one of the Royal Tombs in the cliff on the right.
Keywords: rose red city, Nabataean capital, natural caves, rock tombs, Roman architecture, Greek architecture, Egyptian architecture, archeological site, geology

PMR662-07
Jordan: Petra is a historical city dating back to about 500-600 BC, founded by the Nabataeans, whose capital it was. Lying in the Wadi Musa, many of its temples and tombs were carved out of the sandstone rock in gorges and in cliff faces, and some have been well preserved from erosion. The architecture shows evidence of Egyptian, and later, Graeco-Roman influence, but the Nabataeans had their own, distinctive style. The city in the desert thrived due to a well thought-out system of water control. Petra was designated a World Heritage Site on 6th December 1985.

This picture: "Street of Facades", a necropolis of Nabataean tombs with minimal decoration, hewn into the rock face. Some of these tombs have ziggurat-style bands of decoration.
Keywords: rose red city, geology, archeological site, Egyptian architecture, Greek architecture, Roman architecture, rock tombs, natural caves, Nabataean capital

PMR662-06
Jordan: Petra is a historical city dating back to about 500-600 BC, founded by the Nabataeans, whose capital it was. Lying in the Wadi Musa, many of its temples and tombs were carved out of the sandstone rock in gorges and in cliff faces, and some have been well preserved from erosion. The architecture shows evidence of Egyptian, and later, Graeco-Roman influence, but the Nabataeans had their own, distinctive style. The city in the desert thrived due to a well thought-out system of water control. Petra was designated a World Heritage Site on 6th December 1985.

This picture: "Street of Facades", a necropolis of Nabataean tombs with minimal decoration, hewn into the rock face.
Keywords: rose red city, geology, archeological site, Egyptian architecture, Greek architecture, Roman architecture, rock tombs, natural caves, Nabataean capital

PMR662-05
Jordan: Petra is a historical city dating back to about 500-600 BC, founded by the Nabataeans, whose capital it was. Lying in the Wadi Musa, many of its temples and tombs were carved out of the sandstone rock in gorges and in cliff faces, and some have been well preserved from erosion. The architecture shows evidence of Egyptian, and later, Graeco-Roman influence, but the Nabataeans had their own, distinctive style. The city in the desert thrived due to a well thought-out system of water control. Petra was designated a World Heritage Site on 6th December 1985.

This picture: Nabataean tombs with "ziggurat" style facades, the much weathered sandstone showing bands of colour.
Keywords: rose red city, geology, archeological site, Egyptian architecture, Greek architecture, Roman architecture, rock tombs, natural caves, Nabataean capital

PMR662-04
Jordan: Petra is a historical city dating back to about 500-600 BC, founded by the Nabataeans, whose capital it was. Lying in the Wadi Musa, many of its temples and tombs were carved out of the sandstone rock in gorges and in cliff faces, and some have been well preserved from erosion. The architecture shows evidence of Egyptian, and later, Graeco-Roman influence, but the Nabataeans had their own, distinctive style. The city in the desert thrived due to a well thought-out system of water control. Petra was designated a World Heritage Site on 6th December 1985.

This picture: "The Treasury" (Al-Khazneh), the Hellenistic facade of a tomb for the Nabataean King Aretas III, constructed circa 100-200 AD. In full sunshine, about 9 a.m.
Keywords: rose red city, geology, archeological site, Egyptian architecture, Greek architecture, Roman architecture, rock tombs, natural caves, Nabataean capital

PMR662-03
Jordan: Petra is a historical city dating back to about 500-600 BC, founded by the Nabataeans, whose capital it was. Lying in the Wadi Musa, many of its temples and tombs were carved out of the sandstone rock in gorges and in cliff faces, and some have been well preserved from erosion. The architecture shows evidence of Egyptian, and later, Graeco-Roman influence, but the Nabataeans had their own, distinctive style. The city in the desert thrived due to a well thought-out system of water control. Petra was designated a World Heritage Site on 6th December 1985.

This picture: "The Treasury" (Al-Khazneh), the Hellenistic facade of a tomb for the Nabataean King Aretas III, constructed circa 100-200 AD.
Keywords: rose red city, geology, archeological site, Egyptian architecture, Greek architecture, Roman architecture, rock tombs, natural caves, Nabataean capital

PMR662-01
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: waterfowl on a partly frozen lake in Nymphenburg Park, with the snow-covered palace in the background. To be seen are Mute Swans, Greylag Geese, Canada Geese, Mallard and Coot.
Keywords: architecture, Schloss Nymphenburg, ducks, winter, cold, park

PMR661-12
Austria, Tyrol, Vorderriss: the "Ahorn Boden", a large, flat valley floor in the Karwendel Mountains where maples (Acer pseudoplatanus) or "Bergahorn" grow; some have reached an age of 500 years or more. In autumn the coloured foliage attracts thousands of visitors.
Keywords: alpine, mountain range, Alps, alpine scenery, picturesque, countryside, nature

PMR661-11
Austria, Tyrol, Vorderriss: wooden homes of the dairy farmers in the village of Eng, surrounded by the Karwendel Mountains. In winter they are often cut off from the outside world for long periods.
Keywords: alpine, alpine huts, stone roof weights, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range

PMR661-10
Austria, Tyrol, Vorderriss: a riot of flowers decorates this alpine hostelry on the way to Eng and the Ahorn Boden (maple lands).
Keywords: alpine, picturesque, winter wonderland, snow scene, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range

PMR661-09
Germany, Upper Bavaria: the Sylvenstein reservoir supplies water to Munich's inhabitants
Keywords: alpine, alpine scenery, drinking water, lake

PMR661-08
Germany, Bavaria, Donauwörth: the Färbertörl, one of 38 towers originally part of the town wall, is today used for exhibitions.
Keywords: architecture, mediaeval defences, Schwaben, moat

PMR661-07
Germany, Bavaria, Donauwörth: the Rieder Gate, the last surviving town gate, now home to a museum.
Keywords: architecture, Schwaben, mediaeval defences

PMR661-06
USA, Oregon, Tillamook: the leafy trail to Munson Creek Falls among western red cedars and Sitka spruce trees.
Keywords: countryside, arboreal trail, woodland

PMR661-05
USA, Oregon: coastal pool or lagoon behind the beach, seen from Winema Wayfinding Point.
Keywords: countryside, coastline, deserted shore, breakers, beach

PMR661-04
USA, Oregon, Newport: rocks in the sea and the rocky coast at Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area.
Keywords: cliffs, rugged coast, coastline, deserted shore, breakers, beach

PMR661-03
USA, Oregon: Heceta Head Lighthouse has a light 205 feet above sea level, to the right - Heceta House, formerly the lighthousekeepers' accommodation.
Keywords: cliffs, white water, surf, rugged coast, coastline, deserted shore, breakers, beach

PMR661-02
USA, Oregon, Port Orford: Battle Rock and the beach; the site of a major battle with the natives in 1851.
Keywords: countryside, rugged coast, coastline, deserted shore, breakers, beach, cliffs

PMR661-01
USA, Oregon: breakers and surf pound the beach in a rocky cove near Arches Rock.
Keywords: cliffs, rugged coast, coastline, deserted shore, breakers, beach

PMR660-12
USA, Oregon: rocks and beach south of Pistol River, with pampas grass in the foreground.
Keywords: countryside, rugged coast, coastline, breakers, beach, cliffs

PMR660-11
USA, Oregon, Port Orford: Battle Rock and the beach, looking south; the site of a major battle with the natives in 1851.
Keywords: countryside, rugged coast, coastline, deserted shore, breakers, beach, cliffs

PMR660-10
USA, Oregon, Newport: Seal Rocks amid breaking waves
Keywords: beach, coastline, deserted shore, breakers

PMR660-09
USA, Oregon: view of beach and breakers from Oswald West State Park.
Keywords: countryside, rugged coast, coastline, deserted shore, breakers, beach, cliffs

PMR660-08
Canada, Vancouver BC: Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden - view of another "Ting" (pavilion) through the circular Moon Gate in the Double Corridor.
Keywords: Oriental Garden, pagoda

PMR660-07
Canada, Vancouver BC: Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden - Tai Hu Rocks, fantastically shaped stones from Lake Tai in China. Note the intricate courtyard patterns of pebbles and stones.
Keywords: Oriental Garden, pagoda

PMR660-06
Canada, Vancouver BC: Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden - the Jade Water Pavilion from the opposite side, with water-lily pool.
Keywords: Oriental Garden, pagoda

PMR660-05
Canada, Vancouver BC: Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden - view of the "Ting" (pavilion) through the circular "Heaven" gate of the Jade Water Pavilion.
Keywords: Oriental Garden, pagoda

PMR660-04
Canada, Vancouver BC: Victory Square Park and the Cenotaph, unveiled in April 1924.
Keywords: modern architecture, cityscape, panorama, metropolis

PMR660-03
Canada, Vancouver BC: view from the Vancouver Lookout east with downtown skyscrapers, the highest still being built.
Keywords: modern architecture, cityscape, panorama, metropolis

PMR660-02
Canada, Vancouver BC: view from the Vancouver Lookout north-east, with downtown skyscrapers, Hastings Street and Stanley Park.
Keywords: modern architecture, cityscape, panorama, metropolis

PMR660-01
Canada, Vancouver BC: view from the Vancouver Lookout of downtown skyscrapers, Burrard Inlet and North Vancouver.
Keywords: modern architecture, cityscape, panorama, metropolis

PMR659-12
USA, Seattle WA: skyline with the Space Needle, from Kerry Park, Queen Anne Hill, with residence in the foreground.
Keywords: panorama, metropolis, modern architecture, cityscape, high-rise buildings

PMR659-11
USA, Seattle WA: skyline with the Space Needle, from Kerry Park, Queen Anne Hill.
Keywords: panorama, metropolis, modern architecture, cityscape, high-rise buildings

PMR659-08
USA, Seattle WA: view from the top of the Space Needle showing the lights of the city and Container Port at dusk.
Keywords: panorama, metropolis, modern architecture, cityscape, high-rise buildings, city lights

PMR659-07
USA, Seattle WA: view from the top of the Space Needle showing the lights of the city at dusk.
Keywords: panorama, metropolis, modern architecture, cityscape, high-rise buildings, city lights

PMR659-06
USA, Seattle WA: the Space Needle and International Fountain in the Seattle Center. built for Seattle's World Fair in 1962.
Keywords: panorama, metropolis, modern architecture, cityscape, high-rise buildings

PMR659-05
USA, Seattle WA: the Space Needle and International Fountain in the Seattle Center. built for Seattle's World Fair in 1962.
Keywords: panorama, metropolis, modern architecture, cityscape, high-rise buildings

PMR659-04
USA, Seattle WA: Pier 57 with the Washington Mutual Tower and other downtown skyscrapers from the harbour cruise ship.
Keywords: panorama, city skyline, high-rise buildings, cityscape, modern architecture, metropolis

PMR659-03
USA, Seattle WA: Pioneer Square, with the tops of Smith Tower and the Columbia Center visible over the trees.
Keywords: metropolis, skyscrapers, high-rise buildings, cityscape, modern architecture

PMR659-02
USA, Seattle WA: view from the top of the Columbia Center (328 metres), the highest building in Washington State, showing the downtown skyscrapers, Washington Mutual Tower, the Space Needle, Queen Anne Hill and Lake Union.
Keywords: panorama, high-rise buildings, cityscape, modern architecture, metropolis

PMR659-01
USA, Seattle WA: view from the top of the Columbia Center (328 metres), the highest building in Washington State, showing the Container Port, Duwamish River, Harbour Island, Vashon Island and Alaska Way.
Keywords: panorama, metropolis, modern architecture, cityscape, high-rise buildings

PMR658-12
USA, Seattle WA: view from the top of the Columbia Center (328 metres), the highest building in Washington State, showing the downtown skyscrapers, waterfront, Seattle Aquarium, Alaska Way, the Space Needle and Magnolia.
Keywords: panorama, high-rise buildings, cityscape, modern architecture, metropolis

PMR658-11
Canada, Vancouver Island, Victoria BC: the Empress Hotel, opened in 1908 by the Canadian Pacific Railway, has 460 rooms on offer.
Keywords: architecture, mansard roofs, hotels

PMR658-10
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Mittenwald: Lake Lautersee with the Karwendel Mountains as backdrop.
Keywords: alpine, wooded countryside, reflections, mountain range, pasture

PMR658-09
France, Périgord, Domme: view of the Dordogne Valley from the belvedere of the "bastide" or fortified town laid out by Philippe le Hardi ("the Bold") in 1281.
Keywords: historic, mediaeval, fortifications, national heritage, Dordogne, countryside, wooded countryside

PMR658-08
France, Périgord: the square keep (donjon) of Chateau Castelnaud with the entrance below, and surrounding countryside.
Keywords: historic, defence, battlements, mediaeval, fortifications, national heritage, Dordogne, castle, countryside, wooded countryside

PMR658-07
France, Périgord: the village of Castelnaud, at the foot of the castle, with surrounding thickly wooded countryside.
Keywords: historic, national heritage, Dordogne, castle, countryside, wooded countryside

PMR658-06
France, Périgord: view of the bridge and canoes on the River Dordogne from the high ramparts of Chateau Castelnaud.
Keywords: historic, wooded countryside, countryside, castle, Dordogne, national heritage

PMR658-05
France, Périgord, Chateau de Fénelon: view of a defence tower and surrounding countryside from the ramparts.
Keywords: mediaeval, castle, fortifications, Dordogne, national heritage, historic

PMR658-04
France, Périgord: Chateau de Fénelon displays its formidable defences. It dates back to 13th century, but most of the present structure was built in the 16th century. Note the "lauze" stone roofs.
Keywords: mediaeval, castle, fortifications, Dordogne, national heritage, historic

PMR658-03
France, Périgord, St. Genies: picturesque houses on the village green with its wrought iron cross
Keywords: historic, Dordogne, national heritage

PMR658-02
France, Périgord, Montignac: market-day stalls on the bank of the River Vézere, with reflections of the town in the water.
Keywords: mediaeval, Dordogne, national heritage, historic

PMR658-01
France, Périgord, Les Eyzies: main street in the shelter of the rock overhang, with the figure of a Neanderthal man on the terrace above.
Keywords: historic, cave man, cave dwellings, Dordogne, cave, national heritage

PMR657-12
France, Périgord, Les Eyzies: houses built under the rock overhang on the main road.
Keywords: mediaeval, cave dwellings, Dordogne, cave, national heritage, historic

PMR657-11
France, Périgord, Les Eyzies: rock overhang near the entrance to the Grotte du Grand Roc.
Keywords: mediaeval, cave dwellings, Dordogne, cave, national heritage, historic

PMR657-10
France, Périgord, Sarlat: picturesque old stone house in the historic centre of the town
Keywords: Architecture, Dordogne, national heritage, historic, mediaeval

PMR657-09
France, Périgord, Périgueux: the Romanesque church of St-Etienne-de-la-Cité, has two massive domes, the older one dating from ca. 1117.
Keywords: Architecture, national heritage, historic, religious institution, mediaeval, Dordogne

PMR657-08
Germany, Baden-Württemberg: twin Baroque towers of Zwiefalten Abbey (founded 1089), built in 1747 by architect Johann M. Fischer.
Keywords: East Germany, monastery, religious institution, Catholic, picturesque, national heritage

PMR657-07
Germany, Baden-Württemberg: lake in the grounds of the Cistercian Monastery Heiligkreuztal, consecrated in 1227.
Keywords: East Germany, countryside, nature, national heritage, picturesque

PMR657-06
Germany, Baden-Württemburg: rich flora on one of the ancient barrows from the 6th century BC on Heuneburg Hill, in the Swabian Jura.
Keywords: mediaeval town, picturesque, fortifications

PMR657-05
Germany, Baden-Württemburg: reconstructed Celtic settlement from the 6th century BC on Heuneburg Hill, in the Swabian Jura - the enormous house of a prince or chief, nowadays used for local assemblies.
Keywords: mediaeval town, picturesque, thatched roof

PMR657-04
Germany, Baden-Württemburg: reconstructed Celtic settlement from the 6th century BC on Heuneburg Hill, in the Swabian Jura - view of the defensive wall with weapons embrasures.
Keywords: mediaeval town, picturesque, fortifications

PMR657-03
Germany, Saxony, Dresden: view, from the top of the Hausmannsturm (tower), of Schlossplatz, with an old paddle-wheel steamer on the Elbe.
Keywords: East Germany, picturesque, Baroque, architecture, historic, national heritage, metropolis

PMR657-02
Germany, Saxony, Dresden: view, from the top of the Hausmannsturm (tower), of the Semperoper and Theaterplatz, with statues of saints andapostles on the roof of the cathedral, and part of the Maria Bridge. In the distance the old Yenidze mosque-like tobacco factory, by the architect Martin Hammitzsch.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque, opera house

PMR657-01
Germany, Saxony, Dresden: view, from the top of the Hausmannsturm (tower), of the Semperoper and Theaterplatz. In the distance the old Yenidze mosque-like tobacco factory, by the architect Martin Hammitzsch.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque, opera house

PMR656-12
Germany, Saxony, Stolpen: Burg Stolpen, standing 357 metres high on basalt rocks, dates back to 1100 and has an 82-metre well. The Sieger Tower (left) and Johannis Tower (right) with surrounding landscape. The respected Duchess Cosel was imprisoned here for 49 years.
Keywords: East Germany, fortifications, castle, picturesque, Baroque, architecture, historic, national heritage

PMR656-11
Germany, Saxony, Stolpen: the main square of the village with a large display of roses in the foreground.
Keywords: East Germany, picturesque, Baroque, architecture, historic, national heritage

PMR656-10
Germany, Saxony, Dresden: view from the dome of the Frauenkirche - the Kunstakademie (Academy of Arts) with, behind, the Carola Bridge and the Albert Bridge over the River Elbe, and on the far bank the Saxon State Chancellery, formerly Interior Ministry, built 1900-04.
Keywords: East Germany, picturesque, Baroque, architecture, historic, national heritage, metropolis

PMR656-09
Germany, Saxony, Dresden: the Frauenkirche (Church of Our Lady), in all its glory, reconsecrated in 2005 after its wartime destruction, dominates the Neumarkt. The dark stones are survivors from the original building.
Keywords: East Germany, picturesque, Baroque, architecture, historic, national heritage, metropolis

PMR656-08
Germany, Saxony, Dresden: the Frauenkirche (Church of Our Lady), reconsecrated in 2005 after its wartime destruction, with some of the newly built burgher houses.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque

PMR656-07
Germany, Saxony, Dresden: the Nymphenbad (Bath of the Nymphs), in the Zwinger, a Baroque masterpiece created by Matthäus Daniel Pöppelmann between 1710 and 1728 for August the Strong, shows Italian influence.
Keywords: East Germany, picturesque, Baroque, architecture, historic, national heritage, metropolis

PMR656-06
Germany, Saxony, Dresden: the Wallpavillon, supported by Atlantans and surmounted by the figure of Hercules carrying the world. In the Zwinger, a Baroque masterpiece created by Matthäus Daniel Pöppelmann between 1710 and 1728 for August the Strong. Rebuilt after WWII.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque

PMR656-05
Germany, Saxony, Dresden: the Kronentor (Crown Gate), surmounted by 4 golden eagles bearing the Polish crown. In the Zwinger, a Baroque masterpiece created by Matthäus Daniel Pöppelmann between 1710 and 1728 for August the Strong. Rebuilt after WWII.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque

PMR656-04
Germany, Saxony, Dresden: the grounds of the Zwinger, a Baroque masterpiece created by Matthäus Daniel Pöppelmann between 1710 and 1728 for August the Strong. Rebuilt after WWII.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque

PMR656-03
Germany, Saxony, Dresden: facade of the Semperoper (opera), built 1871-8 by Manfred Semper, with panther quadriga and statue of Dionysos over the portal.
Keywords: East Germany, picturesque, Baroque, architecture, historic, national heritage, metropolis

PMR656-02
Germany, Saxony, Dresden: the Brühlsche Terrace with cruiseboat moorings and the Kunstakademie (Academy of Arts), castle and cathedral in the background.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque

PMR656-01
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Benediktbeuren Monastery: a sea of dandelions with the monastery towers in the distance.
Keywords: alpine, Benedictine, pasture, spring, Catholic, meadow, bucolic

PMR655-12
Peru: Cusco/Cuzco/Qosqo (3300 metres a.s.l.), was occupied by the Killke people, from about 900 to 1200 AD, after which it became the capital city of the Incas. Inca legend has it that the city was built by Chief Pachacuti. In 1533 the Spanish arrived and largely rebuilt the city. UNESCO declared it a World Heritage Site in 1983.

Hotel Savoy, on the Avenida Sol, with a park in the foreground.
Keywords: High Andes, Cuzco, Qosqo, La Ciudad Imperial, The Imperial City, Historical Capital of Peru, colonial architecture, architecture

PMR655-11
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 precisely-built terraces, which run from top to bottom of the hill, would have provided more than sufficient agricultural produce for the whole community. Surmounting the terraces is a partially completed Temple of the Sun, abandoned for unknown reasons.
Keywords: High Andes, Ullantaytampu, Urubamba Valley, Inca architecture, Qosqo, Cuzco

PMR655-10
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 precisely-built terraces (right), which run from top to bottom of the hill, would have provided more than sufficient agricultural produce for the whole community. Manyaraki Square centre left.
Keywords: High Andes, Ullantaytampu, Urubamba Valley, Inca architecture, Qosqo, Cuzco

PMR655-09
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 Araqhama quarter of the Inca town, with its square, Manyaraki, and original Inca buildings. Note the grain storage chambers built into the cliff at the rear, and the "face" to their left.
Keywords: High Andes, Ullantaytampu, Urubamba Valley, Inca architecture, Qosqo, Cuzco

PMR655-08
Peru, Cusco, Pisac: In the vicinity of Pisac and the "Sacred Valley" a number of important Inca sites are to be found.
The ruins of Intihuatana, the Temple of the Sun, another part of the Inca Pisac complex (higher than Pisaqa), which contained temples and baths, and had an astronomical significance. In this view the excellence of the construction techniques used by the Incas can be appreciated. The cylindrical protrusions were for pegging the roof.
Keywords: High Andes, Cuzco, Qosqo, Inca architecture, Urubamba Valley

PMR655-07
Peru, Cusco, Pisac: In the vicinity of Pisac and the "Sacred Valley" a number of important Inca sites are to be found.
The ruins of Intihuatana, the Temple of the Sun, another part of the Inca Pisac complex (higher than Pisaqa), which contained temples and baths, and had an astronomical significance.
Keywords: High Andes, Urubamba Valley, Inca architecture, Qosqo, Cuzco

PMR655-06
Peru, Cusco, Pisac: In the vicinity of Pisac and the "Sacred Valley" a number of important Inca sites are to be found.
The ruins of Pisaqa, the lower part of the Inca Pisac complex, which was destroyed by the Spaniards. Built with unworked stone, unlike Intihuatana, the Temple of the Sun, so probably former dwelling houses.
Keywords: High Andes, Urubamba Valley, Inca architecture, Qosqo, Cuzco

PMR655-05
Peru, Cusco, Pisac: In the vicinity of Pisac and the "Sacred Valley" a number of important Inca sites are to be found.
View of the "Sacred Valley", with the River Vilcanota (which becomes the Urubamba) and part of the modern town of Pisac.
Keywords: High Andes, Urubamba Valley, Inca architecture, Qosqo, Cuzco

PMR655-04
Peru, Cusco, Machu Picchu: ruins of a pre-Colombian Inca site situated 2430 metres a.s.l. on a ridge above the Urubamba River (the Inca "Sacred Valley"). Sometimes called "The Lost City of the Incas" because it was not found by the Spanish invaders. Begun in 1430 AD, it was abandoned before completion for reasons which are not yet clear. Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983.

View of the site from the "watchman's post", showing the residential section in the foreground, the main square (grassed), "Intiwatana" (astronomical observatory), with the sacred mountain "Huayna Picchu" in the background. In sunshine.
Keywords: High Andes, historic site, Quechua, Inca architecture, Qosqo, Cuzco

PMR655-03
Peru, Cusco, Machu Picchu: ruins of a pre-Colombian Inca site situated 2430 metres a.s.l. on a ridge above the Urubamba River (the Inca "Sacred Valley"). Sometimes called "The Lost City of the Incas" because it was not found by the Spanish invaders. Begun in 1430 AD, it was abandoned before completion for reasons which are not yet clear. Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983.

View of the River Urubamba (right), with the access road, Hiram Bingham Highway, serviced by buses, winding up to the site in a series of hairpin bends.
Keywords: High Andes, historic site, Quechua, Inca architecture, Qosqo, Cuzco

PMR655-02
Peru, Cusco, Machu Picchu: ruins of a pre-Colombian Inca site situated 2430 metres a.s.l. on a ridge above the Urubamba River (the Inca "Sacred Valley"). Sometimes called "The Lost City of the Incas" because it was not found by the Spanish invaders. Begun in 1430 AD, it was abandoned before completion for reasons which are not yet clear. Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983.

View of the site from the "watchman's post", showing the residential section in the foreground, the main square (grassed), "Intiwatana" (astronomical observatory), with the sacred mountain "Huayna Picchu" in the background.
Keywords: High Andes, historic site, Quechua, Inca architecture, Qosqo, Cuzco

PMR655-01
Peru: Cusco/Cuzco/Qosqo (3300 metres a.s.l.), was occupied by the Killke people, from about 900 to 1200 AD, after which it became the capital city of the Incas. Inca legend has it that the city was built by Chief Pachacuti. In 1533 the Spanish arrived and largely rebuilt the city. UNESCO declared it a World Heritage Site in 1983.

"La Companía de Jesús" Church in the Plaza de Armas, begun in 1576 on the site of the Inca "Palace of the Serpents", and rebuilt in the late 17th century. Gardens in the foreground.
Keywords: High Andes, Cuzco, Qosqo, La Ciudad Imperial, The Imperial City, Historical Capital of Peru, colonial architecture, architecture, Baroque

PMR654-12
Peru: Cusco/Cuzco/Qosqo (3300 metres a.s.l.), was occupied by the Killke people, from about 900 to 1200 AD, after which it became the capital city of the Incas. Inca legend has it that the city was built by Chief Pachacuti. In 1533 the Spanish arrived and largely rebuilt the city. UNESCO declared it a World Heritage Site in 1983.

"La Companía de Jesús" Church in the Plaza de Armas, begun in 1576 on the site of the Inca "Palace of the Serpents", and rebuilt in the late 17th century.
Keywords: High Andes, Baroque, architecture, colonial architecture, Historical Capital of Peru, The Imperial City, La Ciudad Imperial, Qosqo, Cuzco

PMR654-11
Peru: Cusco/Cuzco/Qosqo (3300 metres a.s.l.), was occupied by the Killke people, from about 900 to 1200 AD, after which it became the capital city of the Incas. Inca legend has it that the city was built by Chief Pachacuti. In 1533 the Spanish arrived and largely rebuilt the city. UNESCO declared it a World Heritage Site in 1983.

Ruins of the (Inca?) construction Sacsayhuaman, believed by some to have been a fortress. Three parallel lines of zig-zag walls run for about 360 metres and there are 21 bastions. The stones, some of them weighing in excess of 130 tons, fit together so precisely that it is impossible to insert a sheet of paper between them. How this was achieved is still a mystery. The walls are now about 6 metres high, after the Spanish used the upper part as a quarry for hundreds of years. It is estimated that about 20% of the original structure survives. Recent excavations suggest that the walls may have been built by the Killke people before the Incas came.
Keywords: High Andes, Saksaq Waman, Cuzco, Qosqo, La Ciudad Imperial, The Imperial City, Historical Capital of Peru, colonial architecture, architecture

PMR654-10
Peru: Cusco/Cuzco/Qosqo (3300 metres a.s.l.), was occupied by the Killke people, from about 900 to 1200 AD, after which it became the capital city of the Incas. Inca legend has it that the city was built by Chief Pachacuti. In 1533 the Spanish arrived and largely rebuilt the city. UNESCO declared it a World Heritage Site in 1983.

Ruins of the (Inca?) construction Sacsayhuaman, believed by some to have been a fortress. Three parallel lines of zig-zag walls run for about 360 metres and there are 21 bastions. The stones, some of them weighing in excess of 130 tons, fit together so precisely that it is impossible to insert a sheet of paper between them. How this was achieved is still a mystery. The walls are now about 6 metres high, after the Spanish used the upper part as a quarry for hundreds of years. It is estimated that about 20% of the original structure survives. Recent excavations suggest that the walls may have been built by the Killke people before the Incas came.
Keywords: High Andes, Saksaq Waman, Cuzco, Qosqo, La Ciudad Imperial, The Imperial City, Historical Capital of Peru, colonial architecture, architecture

PMR654-09
Chile, Parinacota: Lauca National Park encompasses an area of 1379 square kilometres comprising altiplano, lakes and huge volcanoes. It adjoins Las Vicunas National Reserve to the south. Volcanoes near the Bolivian border, with cobalt blue Lake Chungará and waterbirds.
Keywords: High Andes, nature reserve, flora and fauna, barren landscape, snowcapped volcanoes

PMR654-08
Chile, Parinacota: Lauca National Park encompasses an area of 1379 square kilometres comprising altiplano, lakes and huge volcanoes. It adjoins Las Vicunas National Reserve to the south. The snow-capped volcano Parinacota (6348 metres) and Lake Chungará with waterbirds on the shore.
Keywords: High Andes, nature reserve, flora and fauna, barren landscape, snowcapped volcanoes

PMR654-07
Chile, Parinacota: Lauca National Park encompasses an area of 1379 square kilometres comprising altiplano, lakes and huge volcanoes. It adjoins Las Vicunas National Reserve to the south. The snow-capped volcanoes, Pomerape (6282 metres) and Parinacota (6348 metres) on the border of Chile and Bolivia.
Keywords: High Andes, nature reserve, flora and fauna, barren landscape, snowcapped volcanoes

PMR654-06
Chile, Parinacota, Arica: Founded by the Spanish in 1541, the city is surrounded by the Atacama Desert, enjoys minimal rainfall, and is known as "the city of eternal spring, where the sun shines every day". Until 1880 it was part of Peru.
A fountain on the seafront, with El Morro (the bluff) in the background.
Keywords: Pacific Coast, Arica Cape, street scene

PMR654-05
Chile, Parinacota, Arica: Founded by the Spanish in 1541, the city is surrounded by the Atacama Desert, enjoys minimal rainfall, and is known as "the city of eternal spring, where the sun shines every day". Until 1880 it was part of Peru.
El Morro (the bluff), landmark of Arica, upon which a park has been laid out, and where the military museum is to be found.
Keywords: Pacific Coast, town park, Arica Cape, cape

PMR654-04
Chile, Parinacota, Arica: Founded by the Spanish in 1541, the city is surrounded by the Atacama Desert, enjoys minimal rainfall, and is known as "the city of eternal spring, where the sun shines every day". Until 1880 it was part of Peru.
The Cathedral of San Marcos, in Plaza Colon, is built around an iron frame, designed by Gustave Eiffel, and was transported from Peru after a tidal wave destroyed all the churches in Arica.
Keywords: Pacific Coast, street scene, Catholic church, religious architecture, Columbus Square

PMR654-03
Chile, El Loa, San Pedro de Atacama: "Valle de la Luna", 12 kilometres west of the town, where erosion has produced a lunar landscape in a valley.
Keywords: High Andes, high plain, altiplano, barren, landscape

PMR654-02
Chile, El Loa, San Pedro de Atacama: "Valle de la Luna", 12 kilometres west of the town, where erosion has produced a lunar landscape in a valley. View of the altiplano with the cordillera in the distance.
Keywords: High Andes, high plain, altiplano, barren, landscape

PMR654-01
Chile, El Loa, San Pedro de Atacama: "Valle de la Luna", 12 kilometres west of the town, where erosion has produced a lunar landscape in a valley. View of the altiplano with the cordillera in the distance.
Keywords: High Andes, high plain, altiplano, barren, landscape

PMR653-12
Chile, El Loa, San Pedro de Atacama: the road west from San Pedro de Atacama, with the snow-capped cordillera in the distance.
Keywords: High Andes, high plain, altiplano, barren, landscape, mountains

PMR653-11
Chile, El Loa, San Pedro de Atacama: a typical unpaved street, with carved wooden lamp-posts.
Keywords: High Andes, street scene, Andean village

PMR653-10
Chile, El Loa, San Pedro de Atacama: a typical unpaved street, with carved wooden lamp-posts.
Keywords: High Andes, street scene, Andean village

PMR653-09
Chile, El Loa, San Pedro de Atacama: Iglesia de San Pedro, dating from 17th century, is said to be the second oldest church in the country.
Keywords: High Andes, Andean village, street scene, religious architecture, Catholic church

PMR653-08
Chile, El Loa, San Pedro de Atacama: fountain and gateway to the church.
Keywords: High Andes, street scene, Andean village

PMR653-07
Argentina, Jujuy: snow-capped volcanoes begin to appear as we drop down towards San Pedro de Atacama at 2436 metres.
Keywords: Andes, landscape, barren, salinas, altiplano, mountains, high plain

PMR653-06
Argentina, Jujuy: snow-capped volcanoes begin to appear as we drop down towards San Pedro de Atacama at 2436 metres.
Keywords: Andes, high plain, mountains, altiplano, salinas, barren, landscape

PMR653-05
Argentina, Jujuy: snow-capped volcanoes begin to appear as we drop down towards San Pedro de Atacama at 2436 metres.
Keywords: Andes, landscape, barren, salinas, altiplano, mountains, high plain

PMR653-04
Argentina, Jujuy: flooded salt pans on the west side of the cordillera.
Keywords: Andes, high plain, mountains, altiplano, salinas, barren, landscape

PMR653-03
Argentina, Jujuy: flooded salt pans on the west side of the cordillera.
Keywords: Andes, landscape, barren, salinas, altiplano, mountains, high plain

PMR653-02
Argentina, Jujuy: dazzling white, lying at about 3400 metres a.s.l., the Salinas Grandes (salt lakes) are traversed by Ruta Nacional No. 52. Here a group of people appears to be walking on a sheet of ice.
Keywords: picturesque, salt flats, saline, salt lakes, altiplano, Andes, geological formations, sodium, potassium

PMR653-01
Argentina, Jujuy: dazzling white, lying at about 3400 metres a.s.l., the Salinas Grandes (salt lakes) reflect the clouds. They are traversed by Ruta Nacional No. 52 not far from Susques.
Keywords: picturesque, potassium, sodium, geological formations, Andes, altiplano, salt lakes, saline, salt flats

PMR65208
Argentina, Jujuy, Quebrada (valley) de Purmamarca: the road from Humahuaca to Purmamarca is known as "Las Colorados" for the colourful mineral deposits in the surrounding rocks. Hues of red and pink with cultivated fields in the foreground.
Keywords: landscape, picturesque, geological formations, rock formations, coloured minerals, mineral deposits

PMR652-12
Argentina, Jujuy, Purmamarca: the road from Humahuaca to Purmamarca is known as "Las Colorados" for the colourful mineral deposits in the surrounding rocks. View of the cliffs from the town level, with yellow daisies in the foreground.
Keywords: landscape, picturesque, geological formations, rock formations, coloured minerals, mineral deposits

PMR652-11
Argentina, Jujuy, Purmamarca: the road from Humahuaca to Purmamarca is known as "Las Colorados" for the colourful mineral deposits in the surrounding rocks. Visitors gather on a convenient knoll to photograph the colourful cliffs.
Keywords: landscape, mineral deposits, coloured minerals, rock formations, geological formations, picturesque

PMR652-10
Argentina, Jujuy, Purmamarca: the road from Humahuaca to Purmamarca is known as "Las Colorados" for the colourful mineral deposits in the surrounding rocks. Cliffs of varied hues provide a backdrop for the town.
Keywords: landscape, mineral deposits, coloured minerals, rock formations, geological formations, picturesque

PMR652-09
Argentina, Salta, Purmamarca: the road from Humahuaca to Purmamarca is known as "Las Colorados" for the colourful mineral deposits in the surrounding rocks. Cliffs of varied hues provide a backdrop for the town.
Keywords: landscape, picturesque, geological formations, rock formations, coloured minerals, mineral deposits

PMR652-07
Argentina, Jujuy, Quebrada (valley) de Purmamarca: the road from Humahuaca to Purmamarca is known as "Las Colorados" for the colourful mineral deposits in the surrounding rocks. Shades of red and ochre, with the ubiquitous yellow daisies in the foreground.
Keywords: landscape, picturesque, geological formations, rock formations, coloured minerals, mineral deposits

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