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PMR-D6628
Mahonia aquifolium berries at Castlewellan, Northern Ireland
Keywords: Berberidaceae, Oregon Grape, Barberry, shrubs, botany, plants

PMR-D6627
Northern Ireland, County Down, Castlewellan Forest Park: the castle was built 1856-58 by the Annesley family and is now used as a conference centre. The extensive gardens contain the National Arboretum of Northern Ireland.
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, heritage, historic, manor house, stately home, estate, baronial castle, landscape

PMR-D6626
Northern Ireland, County Down, Newcastle: the main street, overlooked by Slieve Donard, the highest of the Mourne Mountains.
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, heritage, estate, street view

PMR-D6625
Northern Ireland, County Down, Downpatrick: south west (classical) facade of Castle Ward mansion (National Trust), overlooking Strangford Lough. Built in the 1860s, it has a classical facade facing south, but a gothic facade facing north, to satisfy the wishes of both Lord Bangor and his wife.
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, heritage, historic, manor house, stately home, estate

PMR-D6624
Northern Ireland, County Down, Downpatrick: a colourful display of flowerbeds in the Sunken Garden at Castle Ward (National Trust).
Keywords: picturesque, floral, botanic, geometrical, dazzling, horticulture

PMR-D6623
Ireland, Louth, Drogheda: ruins of Old Mellifont Abbey, the first Cistercian abbey in the country, founded in 1152, closed after the dissolution in 1539. St. Laurence's Gate, formerly the eastern entrance through the city walls.
Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, architecture, picturesque

PMR-D6622
Ireland, Louth, Drogheda: ruins of Old Mellifont Abbey, the first Cistercian abbey in the country, founded in 1152, closed after the dissolution in 1539. Footbridge over the River Boyne, with neo-gothic St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church
Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, architecture, picturesque

PMR-D6621
Ireland, Louth, Drogheda: ruins of Old Mellifont Abbey, the first Cistercian abbey in the country, founded in 1152, closed after the dissolution in 1539. Footbridge over the River Boyne, with the new shopping complex built out over the river on stilts.
Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, architecture, picturesque

PMR-D6620
Ireland, Louth, Drogheda: view from the roadbridge over the River Boyne, with St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church on the left and a Martello tower on the Millmount (possibly a prehistoric burial mound) ahead.
Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, architecture, picturesque

PMR-D6619
Ireland, Louth, Drogheda: ruins of Old Mellifont Abbey, the first Cistercian abbey in the country, founded in 1152, closed after the dissolution in 1539. The ruined 4-storey gatehouse to the abbey.
Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, monastery, architecture, picturesque

PMR-D6618
Ireland, Louth, Drogheda: ruins of Old Mellifont Abbey, the first Cistercian abbey in the country, founded in 1152, closed after the dissolution in 1539. The chantry (left) with the octagonal lavabo in the foreground.
Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, monastery, architecture, picturesque

PMR-D6617
Ireland, Louth, Drogheda: ruins of Old Mellifont Abbey, the first Cistercian abbey in the country, founded in 1152, closed after the dissolution in 1539. View of the original gatehouse through an arch of the lavabo.
Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, monastery, architecture, picturesque

PMR-D6616
Ireland, Louth, Drogheda: ruins of Old Mellifont Abbey, the first Cistercian abbey in the country, founded in 1152, closed after the dissolution in 1539. The 13th century, octagonal lavabo, the monks' washing room, with part of the (rebuilt) cloister arcade.
Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, monastery, architecture, picturesque

PMR-D6615
Ireland, Louth, Monasterboice: a monastic site dating back to the 6th century, flourishing until the 11th century, when it was plundered by Vikings and abandoned. The elaborately carved West Cross stands approximately 6.5 metres high, one of the tallest in Ireland.
Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, graveyard

PMR-D6614
Ireland, Louth, Monasterboice: a monastic site dating back to the 6th century, flourishing until the 11th century, when it was plundered by Vikings and abandoned. The round tower, over 30 metres high, showing the entrance, some two metres above ground leval. The West Cross stands in the foreground.
Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, graveyard

PMR-D6613
Ireland, Louth, Monasterboice: a monastic site dating back to the 6th century, flourishing until the 11th century, when it was plundered by Vikings and abandoned. The round tower, over 30 metres high, surrounded by gravestones ancient and modern.
Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, graveyard

PMR-D6612
Ireland, County Meath, Brú Na Bóinne: Knowth neolithic Irish passage tomb dating from about 3200 BC, One of the adjacent smaller burial mounds without its roof.
Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, archeology, necropolis, ancient, UNESCO

PMR-D6610
Ireland, County Meath, Brú Na Bóinne: Knowth neolithic Irish passage tomb dating from about 3200 BC, It contains the greatest collection of passage-grave art ever uncovered in Western Europe. Carvings on one of the large supporting stones.
Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, archeology, necropolis, ancient, UNESCO

PMR-D6609
Ireland, County Meath, Brú Na Bóinne: Knowth neolithic Irish passage tomb dating from about 3200 BC, It contains the greatest collection of passage-grave art ever uncovered in Western Europe. Carvings on one of the large supporting stones.
Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, archeology, necropolis, ancient, UNESCO

PMR-D6608
Ireland, County Meath, Brú Na Bóinne: Knowth neolithic Irish passage tomb dating from about 3200 BC, It contains the greatest collection of passage-grave art ever uncovered in Western Europe. Standing stones in front of the passage entrance on the far side.
Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, archeology, necropolis, ancient, UNESCO

PMR-D6607
Ireland, County Meath, Brú Na Bóinne: Knowth neolithic Irish passage tomb dating from about 3200 BC, It contains the greatest collection of passage-grave art ever uncovered in Western Europe. Spiral carvings on one of the large supporting stones.
Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, archeology, necropolis, ancient, UNESCO

PMR-D6606
Ireland, County Meath, Brú Na Bóinne: Knowth neolithic Irish passage tomb dating from about 3200 BC, View of the surrounding countryside from the roof of the mound.
Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, archeology, necropolis, ancient, UNESCO

PMR-D6605
Ireland, County Meath, Brú Na Bóinne: Knowth neolithic Irish passage tomb dating from about 3200 BC. Some of the adjacent smaller burial mounds.
Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, archeology, necropolis, ancient, UNESCO

PMR-D6604
Ireland, County Meath, Brú Na Bóinne: Knowth neolithic Irish passage tomb dating from about 3200 BC, The mound was used for thousands of years after its construction as a defended stronghold. View inside the passage to the central chamber showing the stone slabs used for the roof.
Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, archeology, necropolis, ancient, UNESCO

PMR-D6603
Ireland, County Meath, Brú Na Bóinne: Knowth neolithic Irish passage tomb dating from about 3200 BC, The mound was used for thousands of years after its construction as a defended stronghold. View inside the passage to the central chamber showing the stone slabs used for the roof.
Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, archeology, necropolis, ancient, UNESCO

PMR-D6602
Ireland, County Meath, Brú Na Bóinne: Knowth neolithic Irish passage tomb dating from about 3200 BC, The entrance also boasts a carved entrance stone which functioned as a sun dial in conjunction with the adjacent stone post. The mound was used for thousands of years after its construction as a defended stronghold.
Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, archeology, necropolis, ancient, UNESCO

PMR-D6601
Ireland, County Meath, Brú Na Bóinne: Newgrange neolithic Irish passage tomb dating from about 3200 BC, measures 80 metres (!) in diameter and 13 metres high. Part of the reconstructed perimeter wall which stands on large rocks.
Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, archeology, necropolis, ancient, UNESCO

PMR-D6600
Ireland, County Meath, Brú Na Bóinne: Newgrange neolithic Irish passage tomb dating from about 3200 BC, measures 80 metres (!) in diameter and 13 metres high. One of the adjacent smaller burial sites.
Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, archeology, necropolis, ancient, UNESCO

PMR-D6599
Ireland, County Meath, Brú Na Bóinne: Newgrange neolithic Irish passage tomb dating from about 3200 BC, measures 80 metres (!) in diameter and 13 metres high. Part of the facade reconstructed by Prof. M.J. O'Kelly with material from the site.
Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, archeology, necropolis, ancient, UNESCO

PMR-D6598
Ireland, County Meath, Brú Na Bóinne: Newgrange neolithic Irish passage tomb dating from about 3200 BC, measures 80 metres (!) in diameter and 13 metres high and is located on a hill top. The passage entry is aligned with the sun's rays at the time of the winter solstice.
Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, archeology, necropolis, ancient, UNESCO

PMR-D6597
Ireland, County Meath, Brú Na Bóinne: Newgrange neolithic Irish passage tomb dating from about 3200 BC, measures 80 metres (!) in diameter and 13 metres high. An isolated standing stone, decorated with spiral designs.
Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, archeology, necropolis, ancient, UNESCO

PMR-D6596
Ireland, County Meath, Brú Na Bóinne: Newgrange neolithic Irish passage tomb dating from about 3200 BC, measures 80 metres (!) in diameter and 13 metres high. The entrance has been reconstructed by Prof. M.J. O'Kelly with material from the site: the putative original appearance of the facade.
Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, archeology, necropolis, ancient, UNESCO

PMR-D6595
Ireland, County Meath, Brú Na Bóinne: Newgrange neolithic Irish passage tomb dating from about 3200 BC, measures 80 metres (!) in diameter and 13 metres high. The entrance has been reconstructed by Prof. M.J. O'Kelly with material from the site. The entrance stone is covered with superbly carved spiral designs of unknown significance
Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, archeology, necropolis, ancient, UNESCO

PMR-D6594
Ireland, County Meath, Brú Na Bóinne: Newgrange neolithic Irish passage tomb dating from about 3200 BC, measures 80 metres (!) in diameter and 13 metres high. The entrance has been reconstructed by Prof. M.J. O'Kelly with material from the site.
Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, archeology, necropolis, ancient, UNESCO

PMR-D6593
Ireland, Louth, Monasterboice: a monastic site dating back to the 6th century, flourishing until the 11th century, when it was plundered by Vikings and abandoned. A ruined church surrounded by lichen-covered gravestones ancient and modern.
Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, graveyard

PMR-D6591
Ireland, Louth, Monasterboice: a monastic site dating back to the 6th century, flourishing until the 11th century, when it was plundered by Vikings and abandoned. The elaborately carved Muireadach's Cross, named after a former abbot, is probably the finest Celtic Cross in the country.
Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, graveyard, art

PMR-D6590
Ireland, Louth, Monasterboice: a monastic site dating back to the 6th century, flourishing until the 11th century, when it was plundered by Vikings and abandoned. A ruined church surrounded by gravestones ancient and modern.
Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, graveyard

PMR-D6589
Ireland, Louth, Monasterboice: a monastic site dating back to the 6th century, flourishing until the 11th century, when it was plundered by Vikings and abandoned. A well preserved round tower, more than 30 metres high. According to the records it was burnt out in 1097, destroying many valuable manuscripts.
Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, graveyard

PMR-D6588
Ireland, Louth, Monasterboice: a monastic site dating back to the 6th century, flourishing until the 11th century, when it was plundered by Vikings and abandoned. A ruined church surrounded by gravestones ancient and modern.
Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, graveyard

PMR-D6587
Ireland, Louth, Monasterboice: a monastic site dating back to the 6th century, flourishing until the 11th century, when it was plundered by Vikings and abandoned. The elaborately carved Muireadach's Cross, named after a former abbot, is probably the finest Celtic Cross in the country.
Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, graveyard

PMR-D6586
Ireland, Leinster, Dublin: Dublin Castle: the turreted Record Tower, the sole surviving tower from the mediaeval castle from ca. 1228, with the adjoining Chapel Royal (19th century). Seen from the Dubhlinn Gardens, laid out in 1680.
Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, park , gardens, picturesque, colourful, capital city, architecture

PMR-D6585
Ireland, Leinster, Dublin: Dublin Castle: Upper Castle Yard with State Entrance (left), Castle Hall with Bedford Tower and the State Apartments.
Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, capital city, architecture

PMR-D6584
Ireland, Leinster, Dublin: Dublin Castle: Castle Hall with Bedford Tower.
Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, capital city, architecture

PMR-D6583
Ireland, Leinster, Dublin: Trinity College: the Campanile, designed by Sir Charles Lanyon, was completed in 1853. The flanking sculptures are by Thomas Kirk.
Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, park , gardens, picturesque, capital city, architecture, Georgian

PMR-D6582
Ireland, Leinster, Dublin: Arnaldo Pomodoro's sculpture "Sphere within a Sphere" in Trinity College. The inner sphere represents the earth and the outer sphere, Christianity.
Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, capital city, architecture, artistic

PMR-D6581
Ireland, Leinster, Dublin: the General Post Office on O'Connell Street, a neo-classical building by Francis Johnston (1818) which was used as HQ by the rebels during the 1916 Easter Rising.
Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, capital city, architecture

PMR-D6580
Ireland, Leinster, Dublin: the General Post Office on O'Connell Street, a neo-classical building by Francis Johnston (1818) which was used as HQ by the rebels during the 1916 Easter Rising.
Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, capital city, architecture

PMR-D6579
Ireland, Leinster, Dublin: O'Connell Bridge (1880) over the River Liffey, with O'Connell Monument in the background.
Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, picturesque, capital city, architecture

PMR-D6578
Ireland, Leinster, Dublin: the Ha'penny Bridge (1816) over the River Liffey, with Bachelors Walk on the right.
Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, picturesque, capital city, architecture

PMR-D6577
Ireland, Leinster, Dublin: Daniel O'Connell Monument at the end of O'Connell Street, often regarded as the centre of the city. Behind, the 120-metre-high stainless steel Spire devised by London architect, Ian Ritchie. Said to be the tallest sculpture in the world.
Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, capital city, architecture, sculpture

PMR-D6576
African wild dog or African painted dog (Lycaon pictus) in Dublin Zoo. Its wild population has been reduced to ca. 6600 animals (2016).
Keywords: canids, dogs, carnivores, endangered

PMR-D6575
African wild dog or African painted dog (Lycaon pictus) in Dublin Zoo. Its wild population has been reduced to ca. 6600 animals (2016).
Keywords: canids, dogs, carnivores, endangered

PMR-D6574
African wild dog or African painted dog (Lycaon pictus) in Dublin Zoo. Its wild population has been reduced to ca. 6600 animals (2016).
Keywords: canids, dogs, carnivores, endangered

PMR-D6572
Ireland, Leinster, Dublin: the admirably large enclosure for western lowland gorillas in Dublin Zoo.
Keywords: capital city, zoological, gardens, apes, primates

PMR-D6571
Ireland, Leinster, Dublin: a western lowland gorilla climbing a tree in Dublin Zoo.
Keywords: capital city, zoological, gardens, apes, primates

PMR-D6570
Ireland, Leinster, Dublin: a western lowland gorilla climbing a tree in Dublin Zoo.
Keywords: capital city, zoological, gardens, apes, primates

PMR-D6569
Ireland, Leinster, Dublin: a western lowland gorilla climbing a tree in Dublin Zoo.
Keywords: capital city, zoological, gardens, apes, primates

PMR-D6568
Ireland, Leinster, Dublin: a western lowland gorilla climbing a tree in Dublin Zoo.
Keywords: capital city, zoological, gardens, apes, primates

PMR-D6567
Ireland, Leinster, Dublin: a western lowland gorilla climbing a tree in Dublin Zoo.
Keywords: capital city, zoological, gardens, apes, primates

PMR-D6566
Ireland, Leinster, Dublin: western lowland gorillas share their enclosure with red-capped mangabey monkeys in Dublin Zoo.
Keywords: capital city, zoological, gardens, apes, primates

PMR-D6565
Ireland, Leinster, Dublin: built between 1817 and 1861, the 63-metre-high Wellington Monument stands in the south-east of Phoenix Park.
Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, park , gardens, picturesque, landscape, capital city, architecture, column

PMR-D6564
Ireland, Leinster, Dublin: Christ Church Cathedral dates back to 1028, but was largely rebuilt for the last time in 1871 in neo-gothic/romanesque style. It claims to be the seat of both the Church of Ireland and the Roman Catholic archbishops of Dublin. It is linked to the Synod House by a stone footbridge.
Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, capital city, architecture

PMR-D6563
Ireland, Leinster, Dublin: Christ Church Cathedral dates back to 1028, but was largely rebuilt for the last time in 1871 in neo-gothic/romanesque style. It claims to be the seat of both the Church of Ireland and the Roman Catholic archbishops of Dublin.
Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, capital city, architecture

PMR-D6562
Ireland, Leinster, Dublin: Dublinia, a museum devoted to the history of the city, particularly Viking and Meiaeval. It is housed in the Synod Hall of Christ Church Cathedral.
Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, capital city, architecture

PMR-D6561
Ireland, Leinster, Dublin: the Olympia Theatre on Dame Street, dating from 1879, has seen many famous performers treading its boards
Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, colourful, capital city, architecture, show business, cabaret, musicals, plays

PMR-D6560
Ireland, Leinster, Dublin: statue of Michael Cusack (1847-1906), founder of the Gaelic Athletic Association, outside the Aviva Stadium in Lansdowne Road.
Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, capital city, sculpture, memorial, sports , athletics, Irish

PMR-D6559
Ireland, Leinster, Dublin: statue of Oscar Wilde by Danny Osborne, in the corner of Merrion Square, with a statue of his pregnant mother.
Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, park , gardens, picturesque, colourful, capital city, sculpture

PMR-D6558
Ireland, Leinster, Dublin: statue of Oscar Wilde by Danny Osborne, in the corner of Merrion Square.
Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, park , gardens, picturesque, colourful, capital city, sculpture

PMR-D6557
Ireland, Wicklow, Powerscourt Estate dates back to ca. 1300, but the Palladian mansion was built in 1741 and twice restored after disastrous fires: the Triton Lake with its silver winged horses, which form part of the family coat of arms.
Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, park , gardens, picturesque, colourful, landscape

PMR-D6556
Ireland, Wicklow, Powerscourt Estate dates back to ca. 1300, but the Palladian mansion was built in 1741 and twice restored after disastrous fires: a magnificent landscaped view of Sugarloaf Mountain from the end of the estate.
Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, park , gardens, picturesque, colourful, landscape

PMR-D6555
Ireland, Wicklow, Powerscourt Estate dates back to ca. 1300, but the Palladian mansion was built in 1741 and twice restored after disastrous fires: view of the Grotto in the Japanese Garden, created in a dell in 1908 by the 8th Viscount Powerscourt.
Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, park , gardens, picturesque, colourful, landscape, botanic

PMR-D6553
Ireland, Wicklow, Powerscourt Estate dates back to ca. 1300, but the Palladian mansion was built in 1741 and twice restored after disastrous fires: view of the Japanese Garden, created in a dell in 1908 by the 8th Viscount Powerscourt.
Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, park , gardens, picturesque, colourful, landscape, botanic

PMR-D6552
Ireland, Wicklow, Powerscourt Estate dates back to ca. 1300, but the Palladian mansion was built in 1741 and twice restored after disastrous fires: Pepperpot Tower amid a diverse range of foliage.
Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, park , gardens, picturesque, colourful, landscape, trees

PMR-D6551
Ireland, Wicklow, Powerscourt Estate dates back to ca. 1300, but the Palladian mansion was built in 1741 and twice restored after disastrous fires: cannons on the castellated parapet of Pepperpot Tower.
Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, park , gardens, picturesque, colourful, landscape

PMR-D6550
Ireland, Wicklow, Powerscourt Estate dates back to ca. 1300, but the Palladian mansion was built in 1741 and twice restored after disastrous fires: view from the Pepperpot Tower showing a diverse range of trees. Sugarloaf Mountain in the background.
Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, park , gardens, picturesque, colourful, landscape

PMR-D6549
Ireland, Wicklow, Powerscourt Estate dates back to ca. 1300, but the Palladian mansion was built in 1741 and twice restored after disastrous fires: the Pepperpot Tower, modelled on a favourite pepperpot from Lord Powerscourt's table.
Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, park , gardens, picturesque, colourful, landscape, architecture

PMR-D6548
Ireland, Wicklow, Powerscourt Estate dates back to ca. 1300, but the Palladian mansion was built in 1741 and twice restored after disastrous fires: elaborate wrought iron gates to the garden with the mansion in the background.
Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, park , gardens, picturesque, colourful, landscape

PMR-D6547
Ireland, Wicklow, Powerscourt Estate dates back to ca. 1300, but the Palladian mansion was built in 1741 and twice restored after disastrous fires: a colourful flower bed in the top walled garden.
Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, park , gardens, picturesque, colourful, landscape, botanic

PMR-D6546
Ireland, Wicklow, Powerscourt Estate dates back to ca. 1300, but the Palladian mansion was built in 1741 and twice restored after disastrous fires: view of the house and flowerbeds from the top walled garden.
Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, park , gardens, picturesque, colourful, landscape, botanic

PMR-D6545
Ireland, Wicklow, Powerscourt Estate dates back to ca. 1300, but the Palladian mansion was built in 1741 and twice restored after disastrous fires: colourful memorial to Lady Julia, daughter of the 2nd Earl of Leicester, by her son.
Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, park , gardens, picturesque, colourful, landscape

PMR-D6544
Ireland, Wicklow, Powerscourt Estate dates back to ca. 1300, but the Palladian mansion was built in 1741 and twice restored after disastrous fires: a colourful herbacious border in the walled garden.
Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, park , gardens, picturesque, colourful, landscape, botanic

PMR-D6543
Ireland, Wicklow, Powerscourt Estate dates back to ca. 1300, but the Palladian mansion was built in 1741 and twice restored after disastrous fires: a diversity of foliage trees reflected in the Dolphin Pool.
Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, park , gardens, picturesque, colourful, landscape

PMR-D6542
Ireland, Wicklow, Powerscourt Estate dates back to ca. 1300, but the Palladian mansion was built in 1741 and twice restored after disastrous fires: mature trees in the 64-square-kilometre estate.
Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, park , gardens, picturesque, colourful, landscape

PMR-D6541
Ireland, Wicklow, Powerscourt Estate dates back to ca. 1300, but the Palladian mansion was built in 1741 and twice restored after disastrous fires: view of the mansion and terraces from the Triton Lake.
Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, park , gardens, picturesque, colourful, landscape

PMR-D6540
Ireland, Wicklow, Powerscourt Estate dates back to ca. 1300, but the Palladian mansion was built in 1741 and twice restored after disastrous fires: view down the valley from the top terrace with the Sugarloaf Mountain in the distance.
Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, park , gardens, picturesque, colourful, landscape

PMR-D6539
Ireland, Wicklow, Glendalough, a monastic settlement founded in the 5th century by Saint Kevin: model of the mediaeval settlement in its flourishing years.
Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, layout, overview

PMR-D6538
Ireland, Wicklow, Glendalough, a monastic settlement founded in the 5th century by Saint Kevin: the sides of Glendalough Valley are well wooded, with grassland at the bottom.
Keywords: historic, heritage, culture, nature, countryside, picturesque

PMR-D6537
Ireland, Wicklow, Glendalough, a monastic settlement founded in the 5th century by Saint Kevin: view of the Upper Lake, on whose shores the original settlement was founded.
Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, picturesque, nature, countryside

PMR-D6536
Ireland, Wicklow, Glendalough, a monastic settlement founded in the 5th century by Saint Kevin: the 11th-century Reefert Church was the traditional burial place of the chiefs of the O'Toole family and 7 graves have been discovered. A number of rough stone crosses stand nearby.
Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, gravestones, celtic cross, cemetery

PMR-D6535
Ireland, Wicklow, Glendalough, a monastic settlement founded in the 5th century by Saint Kevin: the 11th-century Reefert Church was the traditional burial place of the chiefs of the O'Toole family and 7 graves have been discovered.
Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, gravestones, celtic cross, cemetery

PMR-D6534
Ireland, Wicklow, Glendalough, a monastic settlement founded in the 5th century by Saint Kevin: the 11th-century Reefert Church was the traditional burial place of the chiefs of the O'Toole family and 7 graves have been discovered. A number of rough stone crosses stand nearby.
Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, gravestones, celtic cross, cemetery

PMR-D6533
Ireland, Wicklow, Glendalough, a monastic settlement founded in the 5th century by Saint Kevin: information office of the Wicklow Mountains National Park, near the Upper Lake, on the shore of which St. Kevin founded the original settlement.
Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, picturesque, cottage, garden

PMR-D6532
Ireland, Wicklow, Glendalough, a monastic settlement founded in the 5th century by Saint Kevin: a birch grove in the park.
Keywords: picturesque, trees, copse, wood, woodland, light & shade

PMR-D6531
Ireland, Wicklow, Glendalough, a monastic settlement founded in the 5th century by Saint Kevin: this small church unusually incorporates a round belltower and has acquired the name of "Kevin's Kitchen" or "Kevin's Church". It dates from the 11th century.
Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, picturesque, architecture, mediaeval

PMR-D6530
Ireland, Wicklow, Glendalough, a monastic settlement founded in the 5th century by Saint Kevin: double arches of the main (and only surviving) entrance.
Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, architecture

PMR-D6529
Ireland, Wicklow, Glendalough, a monastic settlement founded in the 5th century by Saint Kevin: the ruins of the Cathedral of St Peter and Paul, the largest of the churches at Glendalough, with its 10th century nave.
Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, picturesque, architecture, mediaeval

PMR-D6528
Ireland, Wicklow, Glendalough, a monastic settlement founded in the 5th century by Saint Kevin: ruins of the Cathedral of St Peter and Paul, surrounded by gravestones ancient and modern, with the round tower in the background.
Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, picturesque, architecture, mediaeval

PMR-D6527
Ireland, Wicklow, Glendalough, a monastic settlement founded in the 5th century by Saint Kevin: the round lookout tower, 33 metres high, which has stood unchanged for a thousand years, surrounded by ancient and modern gravestones. The entrance was well above ground level, reached by wooden steps which could be drawn up in the event of attack.
Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, picturesque, architecture, mediaeval

PMR-D6526
Ireland, Wicklow, Glendalough, a monastic settlement founded in the 5th century by Saint Kevin: the stone church known as "Kevin's Kitchen", with the 33-metre round tower behind.
Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, picturesque, architecture, mediaeval

PMR-D6525
Ireland, Wicklow, Glendalough, a monastic settlement founded in the 5th century by Saint Kevin: the round lookout tower, 33 metres high, which has stood unchanged for a thousand years.
Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, picturesque, architecture, mediaeval

PMR-D6524
Ireland, Wicklow, Glendalough, a monastic settlement founded in the 5th century by Saint Kevin: this small church unusually incorporates a round tower and has acquired the name of "Kevin's Kitchen".
Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, picturesque, architecture, mediaeval

PMR-D6523
Ireland, Wicklow, Glendalough, a monastic settlement founded in the 5th century by Saint Kevin: the round lookout tower, 33 metres high, which has stood unchanged for a thousand years, seen from the tiny river Poulanass.
Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, picturesque, architecture, mediaeval

PMR-D6521
Ireland, Wicklow, Glendalough, a monastic settlement founded in the 5th century by Saint Kevin: information office of the Wicklow Mountains National Park, near the Upper Lake, on the shore of which St. Kevin founded the original settlement.
Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, picturesque, cottage, garden

PMR-D6520
Ireland, Wicklow, Glendalough, a monastic settlement founded in the 5th century by Saint Kevin: traditional horse-drawn carriage used for showing visitors the local sights.
Keywords: historic, heritage, culture, picturesque

PMR-D6519
Ireland, Wicklow, Glendalough, a monastic settlement founded in the 5th century by Saint Kevin: view of the tiny bronze age cave-tomb where St. Kevin spent the first 7 years after his arrival, traditionally known as "Kevin's Bed".
Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture

PMR-D6518
Ireland, Wicklow, Glendalough, a monastic settlement founded in the 5th century by Saint Kevin: double arches of the main (and only surviving) entrance. The lady on the left has been playing the uillean pipes, a traditional musical instrument.
Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, architecture

PMR-D6517
Ireland, Wicklow: view of the surrounding hilly countryside from the graveyard of Glendalough, a monastic settlement founded in the 5th century.
Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, gravestones, celtic cross, cemetery

PMR-D6516
England, Merseyside, Liverpool: two of the 25-foot-diameter clockfaces on the Royal Liver Building with one of the two mythical Liver Birds, itself 18 feet high.
Keywords: historic, heritage, architecture, monument, memorial, sculpture, culture, UNESCO

PMR-D6515
England, Merseyside, Liverpool: Memorial to the Engine Room Heroes of the Titanic which sank in the North Atlantic on 15th April 1912, with the Royal Liver Building, completed on 19th July 1911, in the background. One of Liverpool's "Three Graces", standing on the Pier Head.
Keywords: historic, heritage, architecture, monument, memorial, sculpture, culture, UNESCO

PMR-D6514
England, Merseyside, Liverpool: the Port of Liverpool Building, formerly the Mersey Docks and Harbour Board Building, was built between 1904 and 1907 and is known as one of Liverpool's Three Graces on the Pier Head.
Keywords: historic, heritage, architecture, monument, culture, offices, office-block, UNESCO

PMR-D6513
England, Merseyside, Liverpool: the Museum of Liverpool on the Pier Head opened its doors in 2011.
Keywords: heritage, architecture, culture, design

PMR-D6512
England, Merseyside, Liverpool: the equestrian statue of Prince Albert by Thomas Thornycroft in front of St. George's Hall, was erected in 1866, and stands next to a similar statue of Queen Victoria.
Keywords: historic, heritage, architecture, monument, memorial, sculpture, culture

PMR-D6511
England, Merseyside, Liverpool: the statue of the Duke of Wellington on a column, erected in 1865, stands 40.2 metres high.
Keywords: historic, heritage, architecture, monument, memorial, sculpture, culture

PMR-D6510
England, West Sussex, Wakehurst (National Trust/Royal Botanic Gardens): the Elizabethan mansion at the centre of the gardens was built in 1590.
Keywords: picturesque, historic, heritage, colourful, mansion, country house, architecture

PMR-D6509
England, West Sussex, Wakehurst (National Trust/Royal Botanic Gardens): bizarre yew-tree roots clasping the rocks on the "Rock Walk"
Keywords: picturesque, historic, heritage, colourful, mansion, country house, garden, woods

PMR-D6508
England, West Sussex, Wakehurst (National Trust/Royal Botanic Gardens): bizarre yew-tree roots clasping the rocks on the "Rock Walk"
Keywords: picturesque, historic, heritage, colourful, mansion, country house, garden, woods

PMR-D6507
England, West Sussex, Wakehurst (National Trust/Royal Botanic Gardens): Bloomers Valley, which is reverting to flower meadows after years of cultivation.
Keywords: picturesque, historic, heritage, colourful, mansion, country house, ecology, biotope

PMR-D6506
England, West Sussex, Wakehurst (National Trust/Royal Botanic Gardens): bizarre yew-tree roots clasping the rocks on the "Rock Walk"
Keywords: picturesque, historic, heritage, colourful, mansion, country house, garden, woods

PMR-D6505
England, West Sussex, Wakehurst (National Trust/Royal Botanic Gardens): an artistically carved tree stump featuring a leaping fish by a woodland path.
Keywords: picturesque, historic, heritage, colourful, mansion, country house, wood-carving, diversion

PMR-D6504
England, West Sussex, Wakehurst (National Trust/Royal Botanic Gardens): giant mushrooms, artistically formed from rushes, by a woodland path.
Keywords: picturesque, historic, heritage, colourful, mansion, country house, feature

PMR-D6503
England, West Sussex, Wakehurst (National Trust/Royal Botanic Gardens): masses of wild flowers in Loder Valley, by Westwood Lake.
Keywords: picturesque, historic, heritage, colourful, mansion, country house

PMR-D6502
Centaury (Centaurium erythraea)
Keywords: spring, nature, wild flowers, botany, fragrant, phytography, plants, shrubs, trees

PMR-D6501
Eurasian Nuthatch (Sitta europaea) in Wakehurst Gardens.
Keywords: ornithology, birds, Sittidae

PMR-D6500
Common or Ring-necked pheasant (Phasianus colchicus) in Wakehurst Gardens.
Keywords: ornithology, birds, Galliforms, game, colourful

PMR-D6499
England, West Sussex, Wakehurst (National Trust/Royal Botanic Gardens): a sika deer, carved in a living cedar tree, by Japanese artist Masa Susuki. Known as "Tachigi-bori", the aim is to recognise each tree's individual spirit without causing damage to the tree itself.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, colourful, mansion, country house, wood-carving, artistic

PMR-D6498
England, West Sussex, Petworth (National Trust): the main facade of Petworth House, former home of the Percy family, Earls of Northumberland, from the grounds.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, colourful, mansion, country house

PMR-D6497
England, West Sussex, Petworth (National Trust): view across the lake with landscaped trees by 'Capability' Brown and waterfowl.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, colourful, mansion, country house

PMR-D6496
England, West Sussex, Petworth (National Trust): the main facade of Petworth House from the grounds.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, colourful, mansion, country house

PMR-D6495
England, West Sussex, Petworth (National Trust): the end of the lake with reflections of trees. The grounds were landscaped by 'Capability' Brown.
Keywords: picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, colourful, mansion, country house, landscape

PMR-D6494
England, West Sussex, Petworth (National Trust): distant view of the main facade of Petworth House from the end of the lake. The grounds were landscaped by 'Capability' Brown.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, colourful, mansion, country house

PMR-D6493
England, West Sussex, Petworth (National Trust): the main facade of Petworth House from the lake, with geese in the foreground.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, colourful, mansion, country house

PMR-D6492
Egyptian Geese (Alopochen aegyptiaca).
Keywords: ornithology, waterfowl, birds, feral, neophyte

PMR-D6491
England, West Sussex, Petworth (National Trust): the main facade of Petworth House, former home of the Percy family, Earls of Northumberland, from the grounds.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, colourful, mansion, country house

PMR-D6490
England, West Sussex, Petworth (National Trust): an Ionic rotunda is a feature of the Pleasure Grounds, landscaped by 'Capability Brown'.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, colourful, mansion, country house

PMR-D6489
England, West Sussex, Petworth (National Trust): a Doric temple is a feature of the Pleasure Grounds, landscaped by 'Capability Brown'.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, colourful, mansion, country house, gardens

PMR-D6488
England, Kent, Ightham Mote (National Trust): in a secluded part of rural Kent, the manor house dates back to about 1340 AD. Part of the Great Hall from the courtyard; note the "XXL" dog kennel!
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, colourful, botanical, mansion, country house, mediaeval

PMR-D6487
England, Kent, Ightham Mote (National Trust): in a secluded part of rural Kent, the manor house dates back to about 1340 AD. The Tudor-style west wing from the courtyard.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, colourful, mansion, country house, mediaeval

PMR-D6486
England, Kent, Ightham Mote (National Trust): in a secluded part of rural Kent, the manor house dates back to about 1340 AD. The south facade, reflected in the waters of the moat.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, colourful, country house, mediaeval, mansion

PMR-D6485
England, Kent, Ightham Mote (National Trust): in a secluded part of rural Kent, the manor house dates back to about 1340 AD. View of the house from the south-west, with stone bridge to the main entrance.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, colourful, botanical, mansion, country house, mediaeval

PMR-D6484
England, Kent, Ightham Mote (National Trust): in a secluded part of rural Kent, the manor house dates back to about 1340 AD. Landscaped pleasure gardens to the north of the house.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, colourful, mansion, country house, mediaeval

PMR-D6483
England, Kent, Ightham Mote (National Trust): in a secluded part of rural Kent, the manor house dates back to about 1340 AD. A rose terrace, recently introduced into the gardens near the herbacious border.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, colourful, botanical, mansion, country house, mediaeval

PMR-D6482
England, Kent, Ightham Mote (National Trust): in a secluded part of rural Kent, the manor house dates back to about 1340 AD. A water lily flower on the south lake.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, colourful, botanical, mansion, country house, mediaeval

PMR-D6481
England, Kent, Ightham Mote (National Trust): in a secluded part of rural Kent, the manor house dates back to about 1340 AD. The south facade reflected in the lake, which may once have been a mill pond.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, colourful, mansion, country house, mediaeval

PMR-D6480
England, Kent, Ightham Mote (National Trust): in a secluded part of rural Kent, the manor house dates back to about 1340 AD. The south facade reflected in the lake, which may once have been a mill pond.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, colourful, botanical, mansion, country house, mediaeval, ragwort

PMR-D6479
England, Kent, Ightham Mote (National Trust): in a secluded part of rural Kent, the manor house dates back to about 1340 AD. The east facade with moat and stone bridge.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, colourful, mansion, country house, mediaeval

PMR-D6478
England, Kent, Ightham Mote (National Trust): in a secluded part of rural Kent, the manor house dates back to about 1340 AD. Part of the east facade, reflected in the water of the moat.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, colourful, mansion, country house, mediaeval

PMR-D6477
England, Kent, Ightham Mote (National Trust): in a secluded part of rural Kent, the manor house dates back to about 1340 AD. Elizabethan-type chimneys on the south east corner, with the stone bridge over the moat.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, colourful, mansion, country house, mediaeval

PMR-D6476
England, Kent, Ightham Mote (National Trust): in a secluded part of rural Kent, the manor house dates back to about 1340 AD. The renovated south facade, reflected in the moat.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, colourful, mansion, country house, mediaeval

PMR-D6456
England, Sussex, Nymans Gardens (National Trust): a carved wooden frog acts as a way-marker on one of the woodland trails.
Keywords: picturesque, culture, landscape, artistic, trees

PMR-D6455
England, Sussex, Nymans Gardens (National Trust): herbacious border in the Wall Garden.
Keywords: picturesque, culture, colourful, botanical, flowers, shrubs, landscape

PMR-D6454
England, Sussex, Nymans Gardens (National Trust): herbacious borders in the Wall Garden through a clematis-bedecked archway.
Keywords: picturesque, culture, colourful, botanical, flowers, shrubs, landscape

PMR-D6453
England, Sussex, Nymans Gardens (National Trust): meadowland wth the Arboretum Walk beyond.
Keywords: picturesque, heritage, botanical, landscape, trees, view

PMR-D6452
England, Sussex, Nymans Gardens (National Trust): colourful herbacious border.
Keywords: colourful, botanical, flowers, shrubs, eyecatching

PMR-D6451
England, Sussex, Nymans Gardens (National Trust): view of the house and ruins across the main lawn, with flower beds in the foreground.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, colourful, botanical, mansion, country house

PMR-D6450
Jackdaw (Corvus monedula)
Keywords: bird, ornithology, corvids

PMR-D6449
England, Sussex, Nymans Gardens (National Trust): herbacious border in the Wall Garden.
Keywords: picturesque, culture, colourful, botanical, flowers, shrubs, landscape

PMR-D6448
England, Kent, Dover: view of the ferry harbour, with the white cliffs and Dover Castle in the background.
Keywords: picturesque, port, ships , boats, jetty, quayside

PMR-D6447
France, Calais: DFDS ferry "Cotes des Dunes", formerly "SeaFrance Rodin" arriving from Dover.
Keywords: port, car-ferry, ship , boat, Channel, Manche, coast

PMR-D6446
France, Calais: the beach, with harbour jetty in the foreground.
Keywords: port, waterfront, apartments, shore, beacon, harbour light

PMR-D6445
Herring Gull (Larus argentatus) in flight.
Keywords: bird, seagull, ornithology, gliding, flying

PMR-D6440
Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Weikersheim: rose garden of Weikersheim Palace, former seat of the Hohenlohe family.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, castle, Schloss, flowers

PMR-D6439
Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Weikersheim: St. George's Church, built 1419-25, with renaissance and baroque towers added later, viewed from the gateway of the renaissance palace, former seat of the Hohenlohe family.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6438
Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Bad Mergentheim: Marktplatz (marketplace) with Milchlingsbrunnen (fountain) with the tower of St. John the Baptist's Minster showing over the Doppelhäuser ("twin buildings").
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, sanatorium, spa, health-resort, Teutonic Order

PMR-D6437
Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Bad Mergentheim: Altes Rathaus (the old town hall), built in 1564 by Hochmeister Wolfgang Schutzbar.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, sanatorium, spa, health-resort, Teutonic Order

PMR-D6436
Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Bad Mergentheim: Milchlingsbrunnen, a fountain with knight in armour looking towards the Bläser Tower of the Castle of the Knights of the Teutonic Order, from the marketplace.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, sanatorium, spa, health-resort, Teutonic Order

PMR-D6435
Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Bad Mergentheim: Marktplatz (marketplace) with Milchlingsbrunnen (fountain) with the tower of St. John the Baptist's Minster showing over the Doppelhäuser ("twin buildings").
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, sanatorium, spa, health-resort, Teutonic Order

PMR-D6434
Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Bad Mergentheim: the Bläserturm, at 49 metres, is the highest part of the Castle of the Knights of the Teutonic Order which dates back to the 11th century.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, sanatorium, spa, health-resort, Teutonic Order

PMR-D6433
Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Bad Mergentheim: entrance to the Castle of the Knights of the Teutonic Order which dates back to the 11th century. The renaissance entrance gate and tower was built in 1626.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, sanatorium, spa, health-resort, Teutonic Order

PMR-D6432
Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Bad Mergentheim: north-east wing of the courtyard of the Castle of the Knights of the Teutonic Order, currently occupied by the Finanzamt (Tax Department).
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, sanatorium, spa, health-resort, Teutonic Order

PMR-D6431
Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Bad Mergentheim: a corner of the extensive Kur-Park for convalescent patients and health visitors.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, sanatorium, spa, health-resort, Teutonic Order

PMR-D6430
Germany, Bavaria, Unterfranken, Röttingen: gardens of Brattenstein Castle, a seat of the lords of Hohenlohe until 1345. The courtyard is used every summer (since 1984) for open-air theatre performances.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6429
Germany, Bavaria, Unterfranken, Röttingen: Zehntscheune (tithe store), part of Brattenstein Castle, a seat of the lords of Hohenlohe until 1345, forms part of the town wall.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6428
Germany, Bavaria, Unterfranken, Röttingen: part of the intact 470-metre-long north-western defence wall, with the spire of the Catholic parish church, St. Kilian.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6427
Germany, Bavaria, Unterfranken, Röttingen: Neue Hundeheimer Tor-turm, a tower-gate which now stands inside the town wall, was built in the late 15th century to replace the old tower which still stands next to it.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6426
Germany, Bavaria, Unterfranken, Röttingen: newly renovated Schweinehirtenturm ("Swineherd's Tower) has timber framework on the inner wall and a hip-roof.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6425
Germany, Bavaria, Unterfranken, Röttingen: Schneckenturm ("Snail Tower") stands on the northernmost corner of the town wall and commands a view in three directions.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6424
Germany, Bavaria, Unterfranken, Röttingen: Jakobsturm, one of the oldest of the original 14 defence towers, has been converted into holiday accommodation. From outside the town wall it retains its original appearance.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6423
Germany, Bavaria, Unterfranken, Röttingen: marketplace with maypole and timber-frame houses
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6422
Germany, Bavaria, Unterfranken, Röttingen: newly renovated baroque Rathaus (town hall), built in 1750 on the site of the previous building. Over the doorway is the coat of arms of Prince-Bishop Karl Philipp von Greifenclau (1749-54).
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6421
Germany, Bavaria, Mittelfranken, Feuchtwangen: Museumstrasse, looking towards the marketplace.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6420
Germany, Bavaria, Mittelfranken, Feuchtwangen: the Goddess Minerva , atop a column of the fountain (1727), with the former Rathaus (town hall) and the Stiftskirche across the cobbled marketplace.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6419
Germany, Bavaria, Mittelfranken, Feuchtwangen: Oberes Tor, the town's northern gate, the only surviving gate.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6418
Germany, Bavaria, Mittelfranken, Feuchtwangen: colourful coat of arms on the fountain in the market place.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6417
Germany, Bavaria, Mittelfranken, Feuchtwangen: a White Stork (Ciconia ciconia) on its nest on a roof.
Keywords: Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, birds, ornithology, waders

PMR-D6416
Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Creglingen: the Herrgottskirche (Church of Our Lord) was built between 1384 and 1389 and is famous as the home of Tilman Riemenschneider's carved masterpiece depicting the Assumption of the Virgin Mary into Heaven.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, woodcarving, gothic, religious

PMR-D6415
Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Creglingen: the Virgin Mary's retable in the Herrgottskirche (Church of Our Lord), a masterpiece of woodcarving by Tilman Riemanschneider (1460-1531) depicting the Assumption of the Virgin Mary into Heaven. The shrine is made of pinewood but the figures are carved in softer limewood.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, gothic, religious, famous, moving, compassion, expressive, artistic

PMR-D6414
Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Creglingen: the high altar in the Herrgottskirche (Church of Our Lord) bears a triptique of the crucifixion dating from the 15th century by an unknown hand.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, woodcarving, gothic, religious

PMR-D6413
Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Creglingen: the high altar in the Herrgottskirche (Church of Our Lord) bears a triptique of the crucifixion dating from the 15th century by an unknown hand.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, woodcarving, gothic, religious

PMR-D6412
Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Creglingen: south view of Lindleinturm (tower) with part of the town wall. The two heated rooms were used as a domestic dwelling until 1993 but it has now been turned into a museum.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6411
Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Creglingen: Lindleinturm (tower) the two heated rooms were used as a domestic dwelling until 1993 but it has now been turned into a museum.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6410
Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Creglingen: a picturesque old timber-frame house, with the tower of the Petruskirche (St. Peter's Church) behind.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6409
Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Creglingen: tower of the protestant Petruskirche (St. Peter's Church).
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6408
Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Creglingen: panorama view over the old town with a bush of white roses in the foreground.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6407
Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Creglingen: "Romschlössle", a three-storey timber-frame mansion dating from 1593, formerly "Haus Weinsberg" now houses the Cultural Centre.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6406
Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Creglingen: fine timber-frame buildings in the old town.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6405
Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Creglingen: timber-frame building, now an Italian Bistro, built onto the Faulturm (tower) and the old town wall.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6404
Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Creglingen: Faulturm (tower) one of the remaining defence towers with built-on timber-frame houses.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6403
Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Creglingen: the old pharmacy, a timber-frame building with a fine oriel on the Hauptstrasse (main street).
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6402
Germany, Bavaria, Mittelfranken, Schillingsfürst: baroque castle of the Princes of Hohenlohe-Schillingsfürst, now a falconry centre and health resort.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6401
Germany, Bavaria, Mittelfranken, Dinkelsbühl: a timber-frame house in the old town.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6400
Germany, Bavaria, Mittelfranken, Dinkelsbühl: Dreikönigskapelle (Three Kings Chapel) dates back to before 1378. Today it houses a memorial to victims of the NAZI regime.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6399
Germany, Bavaria, Mittelfranken, Dinkelsbühl: Segringer Tor, the town's western gate, was destroyed by Swedish troops in 1648 and rebuilt in baroque style in 1655
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6398
Germany, Bavaria, Mittelfranken, Dinkelsbühl: tower of St. George's Minster from the Market Place. The red building on the left is the Weinmarkt, where visiting royalty used to be accommodated.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6397
Germany, Bavaria, Mittelfranken, Dinkelsbühl: wrought iron sign on Nördlingen Strasse with vine motif.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6396
Germany, Bavaria, Mittelfranken, Dinkelsbühl: wrought-iron sign on the Hotel Gasthaus Goldene Krone.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6395
Germany, Bavaria, Mittelfranken, Dinkelsbühl: fountain on Nördlinger Strasse.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, cobblestones

PMR-D6394
Germany, Bavaria, Mittelfranken, Dinkelsbühl: Nördlinger Tor, the town's southern gate, with the town mill (right) dating from 1378 and fortified, being outside the town wall.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6393
Germany, Bavaria, Mittelfranken, Dinkelsbühl: Nördlinger Tor, the town's southern gate (right centre), with the town mill (right) dating from 1378 and fortified, being outside the town wall. The round defence tower (Salwarten Turm) is part of the town wall. The allotments in the foreground are let to the socially needy.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6392
Germany, Bavaria, Mittelfranken, Dinkelsbühl: Wörnitz Tor, the town's eastern gate and oldest of the four town gates.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6391
Germany, Bavaria, Mittelfranken, Dinkelsbühl: Wörnitz Tor, the town's eastern gate and oldest of the four town gates.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6390
Germany, Bavaria, Mittelfranken, Dinkelsbühl: Spitalanlage (hospice area), dating from 1280. The large timber-frame building is the former orphage.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6389
Germany, Bavaria, Mittelfranken, Dinkelsbühl: renaissance gable-houses on Dr. Martin-Luther Strasse. The one at the far end, painted red, is the "Weinmarkt", where visiting royalty used to be accommodated.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6388
Germany, Bavaria, Mittelfranken, Dinkelsbühl: the park warden's house, in the north-western corner of the town wall, on the Rothenburg Pool.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6387
Germany, Bavaria, Mittelfranken, Dinkelsbühl: Rothenburger Tor, the town's north gate, dates from about 1390. The barbican in front of the tower was added in 16th century.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6386
Germany, Bavaria, Mittelfranken, Dinkelsbühl: cobbled streets and burgher houses in the old town, with one of the defence towers on the town wall in the background.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6385
Germany, Bavaria, Mittelfranken, Dinkelsbühl: cobbled streets and burgher houses in the old town. All trading names must be written in "gothic" script.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6384
Germany, Bavaria, Mittelfranken, Dinkelsbühl: renaissance gable-houses on Dr. Martin-Luther Strasse. The one on the left, painted red, is the "Weinmarkt", where visiting royalty used to be accommodated.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6383
Germany, Bavaria, Mittelfranken, Dinkelsbühl: "Deutsches Haus" , a fine timber framed house in renaissance style, is the ancestral home of the Counts of Drechsel-Deufstetten.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6382
Germany, Bavaria, Mittelfranken, Feuchtwangen: tables and benches for the consumption of beer and sausages fill the market square during the Volksfest.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, beer festival, revelry, celebration, open-air

PMR-D6381
Germany, Bavaria, Mittelfranken, Feuchtwangen: west facade of the Stiftskirche (Collegiate Church) which owes its origin to Charlemagne according to legend.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6380
Germany, Bavaria, Mittelfranken, Feuchtwangen: St. John's Church, sited alongside the Stiftskirche, is also protestant and is also romanesque in parts.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6379
Germany, Bavaria, Mittelfranken, Feuchtwangen: the romanesque portal of the Stiftskirche (Collegiate Church) showing the Norman-style zig-zag decoration. !5th century frescoes are visible in the porch.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6378
Germany, Bavaria, Mittelfranken, Feuchtwangen: west facade of the Stiftskirche (Collegiate Church) showing the romanesque portal.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6377
Germany, Bavaria, Mittelfranken, Feuchtwangen: nave of the Stiftskirche (Collegiate Church), the older parts of which are romanesque style, with the large 15th century cross on the altar .
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, vaulting, gothic

PMR-D6376
Germany, Bavaria, Mittelfranken, Feuchtwangen: tables and benches for the consumption of beer and sausages line the cobbled streets during the Volksfest.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, beer festival, revelry, celebration, open-air

PMR-D6375
Germany, Bavaria, Mittelfranken, Feuchtwangen: the Goddess Minerva , atop a column of the fountain (1727), surveys the marketplace, filled with revellers enjoying the beer during the Volksfest.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, beer festival, revelry, celebration, open-air

PMR-D6374
Germany, Bavaria, Mittelfranken, Dinkelsbühl: gabled facades on the main street, Dr. Martin-Luther Strasse, with Rothenburg Gate in the distance.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6368
Flowers of Thick-leaved Stonecrop (Sedum dasyphyllum).
Keywords: alpine plants, succulents, wild flowers, botany, nature, phytography

PMR-D6367
Orchid flowers on Phalaenopsis hybrid.
Keywords: nature, exotic, fragrant, delicate, beauty, flowering plants, horticulture, house plants, botany, ornamental, colourful

PMR-D6366
Orchid flowers on Phalaenopsis hybrid.
Keywords: nature, exotic, fragrant, delicate, beauty, flowering plants, horticulture, house plants, botany, ornamental, colourful

PMR-D6365
Orchid flowers on Phalaenopsis hybrid.
Keywords: nature, exotic, fragrant, delicate, beauty, flowering plants, horticulture, house plants, botany, ornamental, colourful

PMR-D6364
Orchid flowers on Phalaenopsis hybrid.
Keywords: nature, exotic, fragrant, delicate, beauty, flowering plants, horticulture, house plants, botany, ornamental, colourful

PMR-D6363
White flower on Echinopsis multiplex cactus.
Keywords: nature, exotic, horticultural, fragrant, delicate, beauty, house plants, botanical, botany, colourful

PMR-D6362
White flower on Echinopsis multiplex cactus.
Keywords: nature, exotic, horticultural, fragrant, delicate, beauty, house plants, botanical, botany, colourful

PMR-D6361
White flower on Echinopsis multiplex cactus.
Keywords: nature, exotic, horticultural, fragrant, delicate, beauty, house plants, botanical, botany, colourful

PMR-D6360
Cactus flower on Astrophytum ornatum.
Keywords: nature, exotic, fragrant, delicate, beauty, flowering plants, horticulture, house plants, plants, botanical, botany, colourful

PMR-D6359
Cactus flower on Astrophytum ornatum.
Keywords: nature, exotic, fragrant, delicate, beauty, flowering plants, horticulture, house plants, plants, botanical, botany, colourful

PMR-D6346
Orchid flowers on Phalaenopsis hybrid.
Keywords: nature, exotic, fragrant, delicate, beauty, flowering plants, horticulture, house plants, botany, ornamental, colourful

PMR-D6345
Flowers on Notocactus pampeanus cactus.
Keywords: nature, exotic, horticultural, fragrant, delicate, beauty, house plants, botanical, botany, colourful

PMR-D6344
Flowers on Notocactus pampeanus cactus.
Keywords: nature, exotic, horticultural, fragrant, delicate, beauty, house plants, botanical, botany, colourful

PMR-D6343
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Mittenwald: Karwendel Mountains reflected in the waters of the Lautersee.
Keywords: alpine, outdoor life, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range

PMR-D6342
Flowers of Bogbean (Menyanthes trifoliata) on Kranzberg.
Keywords: spring, nature, wild flowers, botany, fragrant, phytography, plants, shrubs, trees, Fieberklee

PMR-D6341
Flowers of Birdseye Primrose (Primula farinosa) on Kranzberg.
Keywords: spring, nature, wild flowers, botany, fragrant, phytography, plants, shrubs, trees

PMR-D6340
Flowers of Mountain Avens (Dryas octopetala) and Birdseye Primrose (Primula farinosa) on Kranzberg.
Keywords: spring, nature, wild flowers, botany, fragrant, phytography, plants, shrubs, trees

PMR-D6339
Flowers of Forget-me-not (Mysotis alpestris) and Red German Catchfly (Lychnis viscaria) on Kranzberg.
Keywords: spring, nature, wild flowers, botany, fragrant, phytography, plants, shrubs, trees

PMR-D6338
Flowers of Globe Flower (Trollius europaeus) on Kranzberg.
Keywords: spring, nature, wild flowers, botany, fragrant, phytography, plants, shrubs, trees

PMR-D6337
Flowers of Dusky Cranesbill or Mourning Widow ( Geranium phaeum) on Kranzberg.
Keywords: spring, nature, wild flowers, botany, fragrant, phytography, plants, shrubs, trees

PMR-D6336
Germany, Bavaria, Mittelfranken, Dinkelsbühl: nave of St. George's Minster, a fine example of a gothic hall church, was built between 1448 and 1499 to plans of Nikolaus Eseler, who was active in this part of the country.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, vaulting, stone-carving

PMR-D6335
Germany, Bavaria, Mittelfranken, Dinkelsbühl: the carved stone font is contemporary with the building of St. George's Minster, in the 15th century.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, artistry

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

PMR-D6333
Germany, Bavaria, Mittelfranken, Dinkelsbühl: the gothic St. Sebastian's altar (1520 AD) in St. George's Minster, was the goal of many pilgrims in the 17th century.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, woodcarving, art

PMR-D6332
Germany, Bavaria, Mittelfranken, Dinkelsbühl: the gothic Holy Trinity altar (1500 AD) in St. George's Minster, was the goal of many pilgrims in the 17th century.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, woodcarving, art

PMR-D6331
Germany, Bavaria, Mittelfranken, Dinkelsbühl: half-timbered houses in Lange Gasse, with guitar-maker's shop in the foreground.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6330
Germany, Bavaria, Mittelfranken, Dinkelsbühl: town wall with Faulturm (defence tower) and Park-keeper's House, reflected in the Rothenburger Pool.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6329
Germany, Bavaria, Mittelfranken, Dinkelsbühl: Nördlinger Tor, the southern town gate, dates from about 1400, and is crowned by a later step-gable.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6328
Germany, Bavaria, Mittelfranken, Dinkelsbühl: Bäuerlinsturm, a defence tower on the eastern town wall dating from 16th century. Close-up of the living quarters with steeply hipped roof.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6327
Germany, Bavaria, Mittelfranken, Dinkelsbühl: Bäuerlinsturm, a defence tower on the eastern town wall dating from 16th century.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6326
Germany, Bavaria, Mittelfranken, Dinkelsbühl: row of gabled facades in Nördlinger Strasse.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6325
Germany, Bavaria, Mittelfranken, Dinkelsbühl: former "Golden Angel" Brewery, now a hotel, in Nördlinger Strasse, with the tower of St. George's Minster in the background.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6324
Germany, Bavaria, Mittelfranken, Dinkelsbühl: view from the tower of St. George's Minster with St. Paul's protestant church, built 1840-3, in the centre. A number of defence towers on the town wall are visible.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, panorama

PMR-D6323
Germany, Bavaria, Mittelfranken, Dinkelsbühl: view from the tower of St. George's Minster with Rothenburg Gate Tower and yellow tower of the hospital church. Plastic jackdaws perch on the rail of the viewing gallery!
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, panorama

PMR-D6322
Germany, Bavaria, Mittelfranken, Dinkelsbühl: storks' nest with 4 young on a rooftop, under permanent watch from CCTV camera.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, Cicconia cicconia, birds, ornithology

PMR-D6321
Germany, Bavaria, Mittelfranken, Dinkelsbühl: romanesque doorway with flanking lions in St. George's Minster. Apart from the tower, the minster is late gothic.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6320
Germany, Bavaria, Mittelfranken, Dinkelsbühl: gabled houses on the Market Place, adjoining the Minster.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6319
Germany, Bavaria, Mittelfranken, Dinkelsbühl: a horse-drawn carriage taking visitors through the Market Place.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, cobblestones

PMR-D6318
Germany, Bavaria, Mittelfranken, Dinkelsbühl: wrought iron sign on the Hotel Piazza on Segringer Strasse.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6317
Germany, Bavaria, Mittelfranken, Dinkelsbühl: gabled houses lining Segringer Strasse, with the tower of the Minster in the background.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, cobblestones

PMR-D6316
Germany, Bavaria, Mittelfranken, Dinkelsbühl: view of the town wall and defence tower ("Grüner Turm") from the Segringer Gate.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6315
Germany, Bavaria, Mittelfranken, Dinkelsbühl: Segringer Tor, the western town gate, was destroyed by the Swedes in 1648 and rebuilt in baroque style in 1655.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, cobblestones

PMR-D6314
Germany, Bavaria, Mittelfranken, Dinkelsbühl: Luis Hezelhof Hotel on Segringer Strasse.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, cobblestones

PMR-D6313
Germany, Bavaria, Mittelfranken, Dinkelsbühl: Market Place and Lion Fountain with Wörnitz Tor, the eastern town gate, in the background.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, cobblestones

PMR-D6312
Germany, Bavaria, Mittelfranken, Dinkelsbühl: timber-framed houses on the island in the River Wörnitz.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6311
Germany, Bavaria, Mittelfranken, Dinkelsbühl: town wall with Faulturm (defence tower) and Park-keeper's House, reflected in the Rothenburger Pool.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D4795
Cactus flower on Notocactus pampeanus.
Keywords: nature, exotic, fragrant, delicate, beauty, flowering plants, horticulture, house plants, plants, botanical, botany, colourful

PMR-D1711
Cactus flower on Notocactus pampeanus.
Keywords: nature, exotic, fragrant, delicate, beauty, flowering plants, horticulture, house plants, plants, botanical, botany, colourful

PMR-D1708
Cactus flower on Notocactus pampeanus.
Keywords: nature, exotic, fragrant, delicate, beauty, flowering plants, horticulture, house plants, plants, botanical, botany, colourful

PMR-D1707
Cactus flower on Notocactus pampeanus.
Keywords: nature, exotic, fragrant, delicate, beauty, flowering plants, horticulture, house plants, plants, botanical, botany, colourful

PMR-D6310
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Wallerstein: entrance to Wallerstein Castle and brewery.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, beer, tradition

PMR-D6309
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Wallerstein: Wallerstein Brewery, owned by the House of Oettingen-Wallerstein for generations, near the family castle.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, beer, tradition

PMR-D6308
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Wallerstein: view from Castle Rock, a rocky outcrop, with lilac blossom in the foreground.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6307
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Wallerstein: view from Castle Rock, a rocky outcrop, with lilac blossom in the foreground.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6306
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Wallerstein: Pest or Marian column, erected as thanksgiving for the passing of the plague. One of only three examples in Germany, (but frequently found in Austria).
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6305
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Nördlingen: a pair of White Storks (Ciconia ciconia) on their nest on a roof
Keywords: Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, birds, ornithology, waders

PMR-D6304
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Nördlingen: the Deininger Gate from the top of "Daniel", the tower of St. Georges Church.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, panorama

PMR-D6303
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Nördlingen: Deininger Strasse and Gate from the top of "Daniel", the tower of St. Georges Church.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, panorama

PMR-D6302
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Nördlingen: the Löpsinger Gate, from the top of "Daniel", the tower of St. Georges Church.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6301
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Nördlingen: Rathaus (town hall) , from the top of "Daniel", the tower of St. Georges Church.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6300
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Nördlingen: view from "Daniel", the tower of St Georges Church, showing Schäffflesmarkt, Brettermarkt, Reimlinger Strasse and Gate, and, outside the wall, Augsburger Strasse. The line of the town wall is clearly to be seen.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, panorama

PMR-D6299
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Nördlingen: St. Georges Church, built 1427-1505 in late gothic style. View of the nave.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, fan vaulting

PMR-D6298
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Nördlingen: St. Georges Church, built 1427-1505 in late gothic style. The carved stone pulpit (Augsburg 1499) shows the four evangelists and their symbols.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, artwork

PMR-D6297
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Nördlingen: St. Georges Church, built 1427-1505 in late gothic style. The side organ, mounted above a renaissance organ screen, was destroyed by fire in 1974, but has been partially rebuilt.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, music, musical instruments

PMR-D6296
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Nördlingen: cafe tables in the Market Place, with the Rathaus (town hall), the oldest stone building in the town, in the background.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, geology

PMR-D6295
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Nördlingen: tower of St. Georges Church, known as "Daniel", 90 metres high, also used as watchtower, was manned day and night, against outbreaks of fire and enemy attack. Pink cherry blossom in the foreground.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6294
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Nördlingen: tower of St. Georges Church, known as "Daniel", 90 metres high, also used as watchtower, was manned day and night, against outbreaks of fire and enemy attack. A fine view of the town may be had by climbing the 360 steps to the gallery near the top.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6293
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Nördlingen: the Berger Tor, dating from 1362, the western gate to the town, guarded the road from Ulm. View from the town wall.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6292
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Nördlingen: the Berger Tor, dating from 1362, the western gate to the town, guarded the road from Ulm. View from the town wall.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6291
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Nördlingen: tower of St. Georges Church, known as "Daniel", 90 metres high, also used as watchtower, was manned day and night, against outbreaks of fire and enemy attack. View from the defenders' gallery on the town wall, with cherry trees in blossom.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6290
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Nördlingen: the Feilturm or Schuldturm was a defence tower dating back to the 14th century. It may have been used as a prison.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6289
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Nördlingen: the round Reissturm was a defence tower, first mentionned in 1406, but was remodelled in 1644. It is crowned with a "floating Welsh cupola".
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6288
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Nördlingen: the Reimlinger Tor, the southern town gate, is the oldest of the town's gates, dating from the early 14th century. It guarded the trade route to Augsburg. The town's coat of arms is emblazoned above the archway.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6287
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Nördlingen: Deininger Tor, the town's south-east gate acquired its present form in 1517. View from the defenders' gallery on the town wall.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6286
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Nördlingen: a long stretch of the defenders' gallery on the town wall, with houses built onto the inner wall.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6285
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Nördlingen: the Löpsinger Tor, the north-eastern town gate, dates originally from ca. 1388 but was rebuilt in 1592 in the style of the Deininger Gate. It guarded the trade route to Nuremberg.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6284
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Nördlingen: part of the defenders' gallery on the town wall near the Löpsinger Gate, with an unusual defence tower.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6283
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Nördlingen: the Löpsinger Tor, the north-eastern town gate, dates originally from ca. 1388 but was rebuilt in 1592 in the style of the Deininger Gate. It guarded the trade route to Nuremberg.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6282
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Nördlingen: defenders' gallery on the town wall, with the only "pointed defence tower". Nördlingen is the only German town with an unbroken town wall which one can circumambulate.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6281
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Nördlingen: house number 7, Weinmarkt, the former "Gasthaus Engel" with new baroque facade dated 1882.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6280
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Nördlingen: a row of fine gabled burgher houses, facing onto the Weinmarkt.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6279
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Nördlingen: the Rathaus (town hall), the oldest stone building in the town. The fine stone stairway was added in 1618 and is built with "suevite", a stone formed by sintering after meteoric impacts.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, geology

PMR-D6278
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Nördlingen: the Berger Tor, dating from 1362, the western gate to the town, guarded the road from Ulm.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6277
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Nördlingen: tower of St. Georges Church, known as "Daniel", 90 metres high, also used as watchtower, was manned day and night, against outbreaks of fire and enemy attack.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6276
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Nördlingen: the Hafenmarkt (former pottery market). The building with yellow window frames is the "Klösterle" named after a Barefoot Monastery, first mentioned in 1243.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6275
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Nördlingen: a row of gabled facades on Löpsinger Strasse.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6274
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Nördlingen: Deininger Tor, the town's south-east gate acquired its present form in 1517. View from Deininger Strasse.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6273
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Nördlingen: gabled houses on Schrannenstrasse, with the old Schranne (cornstore)(red building) at the end.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6272
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Nördlingen: Baldinger Tor (1376), the northern town gate and most modest of the five gates.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6271
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Harburg: Nördlinger Gate, with the 400-year-old St. Barbara's Church up the hill.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6270
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Harburg: gabled facades with the galleried town hall (Rathaus) on the right.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6269
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Harburg: the town well, dressed with Easter eggs.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6268
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Harburg: the coat of arms of Silesia in the cobbled main street.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6267
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Harburg: peaceful scene with reflections in the River Wörnitz.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6266
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Harburg: peaceful scene with reflections in the River Wörnitz.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6265
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Harburg: the weir on the River Wörnitz with the 400-year-old St. Barbara's Church in the background.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6264
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Harburg: view of the village from the stone bridge with reflections in the River Wörnitz.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6263
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Harburg: the old stone bridge over the River Wörnitz.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6262
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Harburg: the castle of Harburg, dating back to before 1150, is one of the largest and best-preserved in southern Germany. View from the ramparts, with the River Wörnitz and the old town of Harburg with its original stone bridge.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, fortress, fortification, defence

PMR-D6261
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Harburg: the castle of Harburg, dating back to before 1150, is one of the largest and best-preserved in southern Germany. View from the ramparts, with the River Wörnitz and the old town of Harburg with its original stone bridge.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, fortress, fortification, defence

PMR-D6260
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Harburg: the castle of Harburg, dating back to before 1150, is one of the largest and best-preserved in southern Germany. View from the ramparts, with the River Wörnitz, the town of Harburg, and the main road which tunnels through the hill below.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, fortress, fortification, defence

PMR-D6259
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Harburg: the castle of Harburg, dating back to before 1150, is one of the largest and best-preserved in southern Germany. View from the south-west. View over the defenders' gallery of the surrounding countryside.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6258
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Harburg: the castle of Harburg, dating back to before 1150, is one of the largest and best-preserved in southern Germany. The stucco figure of Pax (peace) faces the figure of Mars (war) at opposite ends of the great hall.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, fortress, fortification, defence

PMR-D6257
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Harburg: the castle of Harburg, dating back to before 1150, is one of the largest and best-preserved in southern Germany. The stucco figure of Mars (war) faces the figure of Pax (peace) at opposite ends of the great hall.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, fortress, fortification, defence

PMR-D6256
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Harburg: the castle of Harburg, dating back to before 1150, is one of the largest and best-preserved in southern Germany. View of the Burgvogtei (admin), eintrance to the inner courtyard with portcullis, White Tower, defenders' gallery and wellhouse, with herb garden in the background.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, fortress, fortification, defence

PMR-D6255
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Harburg: the castle of Harburg, dating back to before 1150, is one of the largest and best-preserved in southern Germany. View of the defenders' gallery, former bakery with its own tower and wellhouse.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, fortress, fortification, defence

PMR-D6254
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Harburg: the castle of Harburg, dating back to before 1150, is one of the largest and best-preserved in southern Germany. View of the portcullis, White Tower, defenders' gallery and wellhouse.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, fortress, fortification, defence

PMR-D6253
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Harburg: the castle of Harburg, dating back to before 1150, is one of the largest and best-preserved in southern Germany. A closer view of the defenders' gallery.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, fortress, fortification, defence

PMR-D6252
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Harburg: the castle of Harburg, dating back to before 1150, is one of the largest and best-preserved in southern Germany. The Burgvogtei (administration) on the left, with the chapel and Palas (living quarters) on the far side of the courtyard. The open-air restaurant is in the foreground.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, fortress, fortification, defence

PMR-D6251
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Harburg: the castle of Harburg, dating back to before 1150, is one of the largest and best-preserved in southern Germany. View of the herb garden, the keep and Kastenhaus (grain store) from the defenders' gallery.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, fortress, fortification, defence

PMR-D6250
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Harburg: the castle of Harburg, dating back to before 1150, is one of the largest and best-preserved in southern Germany. View of the White Tower and the gatekeeper's house, from the herb garden.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, fortress, fortification, defence

PMR-D6249
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Harburg: the castle of Harburg, dating back to before 1150, is one of the largest and best-preserved in southern Germany. View of the inner gate with its portcullis, the defenders' gallery, the White Tower and the present-day restaurant.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, fortress, fortification, defence

PMR-D6248
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Harburg: the castle of Harburg, dating back to before 1150, is one of the largest and best-preserved in southern Germany. View from the ramparts, with the River Wörnitz, the town of Harburg, and the main road which tunnels through the hill below.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, fortress, fortification, defence

PMR-D6247
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Harburg: the castle of Harburg, dating back to before 1150, is one of the largest and best-preserved in southern Germany. The herb garden, in the inner courtyard.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, fortress, fortification, defence

PMR-D6246
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Harburg: the castle of Harburg, dating back to before 1150, is one of the largest and best-preserved in southern Germany. "Rote Stallung", the former stables.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, fortress, fortification, defence

PMR-D6245
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Harburg: the castle of Harburg, dating back to before 1150, is one of the largest and best-preserved in southern Germany. View of the keep/watchtower, the oldest part of the fortress, with a bastion in the foreground.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, fortress, fortification, defence

PMR-D6244
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Harburg: the castle of Harburg, dating back to before 1150, is one of the largest and best-preserved in southern Germany. View of the inner courtyard with wellhouse in the foreground.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, fortress, fortification, defence

PMR-D6243
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Harburg: the castle of Harburg, dating back to before 1150, is one of the largest and best-preserved in southern Germany. View from the south-west.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, fortress, fortification, defence

PMR-D6242
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Harburg: the castle of Harburg, dating back to before 1150, is one of the largest and best-preserved in southern Germany. View from the south-west.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, fortress, fortification, defence

PMR-D6241
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Harburg: the castle of Harburg, dating back to before 1150, is one of the largest and best-preserved in southern Germany. View from the south-west.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, fortress, fortification, defence

PMR-D6240
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Donauwörth: the carillon on the town hall gable was acquired in 1986 to celebrate the building's 750-year anniversary.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, glockenspiel, bells, finials

PMR-D6239
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Donauwörth: view of the former Benedictine Monastery, dating back to the 11th century. It acquired its present appearance in 1747. Note the stork's nest on the right hand end of the roof.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6238
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Donauwörth: reflections of the Riedl Gate in the waters of the River Wörnitz arm.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6237
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Donauwörth: view of the Färbeltorl , one of 18 towers originally built into the town wall, is now used for exhibitions.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6236
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Donauwörth: wine bar on the Kronengasse.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6235
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Donauwörth: the Rathaus (town hall) dates from 1236 but acquired its present appearance, with step-gable and finials after reconstruction in 1853.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6234
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Donauwörth: view of the bottom half of Reichsstrasse, with the
Rathaus (town hall) , dating from 1236, at the end.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6233
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Donauwörth: the eagle fountain (Reichsstadtbrunnen) at the top of Reichsstrasse was erected in 1977 to commemorate the town's 1000-year jubilee.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, munoment

PMR-D6232
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Donauwörth: the eagle fountain (Reichsstadtbrunnen) at the top of Reichsstrasse was erected in 1977 to commemorate the town's 1000-year jubilee.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, munoment

PMR-D6231
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Donauwörth: renaissance oriel at the top of Reichsstrasse, with the tower of the 15th century parish church on the right and the "Tanzhaus" further down the street.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6230
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Donauwörth: facades on the main street, Reichsstrasse. The highest step-gable is the "Tanzhaus" which houses a 600-seat theatre and restaurant.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6229
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Donauwörth: Rieder Tor, the sole remaining town gate of the original four, acquired its present form in 1811. It is home to the town museum.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6228
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Donauwörth: path alongside the town wall and the arm of the River Wörnitz with the Färbertorl, a mediaeval defence tower, in the distance.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6227
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Donauwörth: Rieder Tor, the sole remaining town gate, with bridge over the River Wörnitz to Ried Island.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6226
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Friedberg: the castle, dating from 1257, but largely rebuilt in 16th century.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, Swabia

PMR-D6225
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Friedberg: the castle, dating from 1257, but largely rebuilt in 16th century.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, Swabia

PMR-D6224
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Friedberg: the main square with Madonna fountain commemorating the Plague (1600).
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, Swabia

PMR-D6223
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Friedberg: Rathaus (town hall) built ca. 1680 by a disciple of Elias Holl in baroque style.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, Swabia

PMR-D6222
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Friedberg: tower of the parish church, St. Jakob, built 1871-2.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, Swabia

PMR-D6204
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Augsburg: the former Benedictine Abbey of St Ulrich and St. Afra dating from the 10th century (this building ca. 1500) at the end of Maximilianstrasse, with some fine burgher house facades.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6203
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Augsburg: the former Benedictine Abbey of St Ulrich and St. Afra dating from the 10th century (this building ca. 1500) at the end of Maximilianstrasse, with some fine burgher house facades and the bronze renaissance Hercules fountain.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6202
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Augsburg: renaissance bronze statue of Mercury, one of three commissioned for the 1500th anniversary of the cit's foundation.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, monument

PMR-D6201
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia Augsburg: the Perlachturm, originally built as a watchtower in the 10th century, is 70 metres high and has a viewing platform near the top.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6200
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Augsburg: the historic Rathaus (town hall) built by Elias Holl between 1615 and 1624 in renaissance style.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6199
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Augsburg: barrel organ player.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, culture, hurdy gurdy, street music

PMR-D6198
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Augsburg: statue of Hans Jakob Fugger, an influential financier and philanthropist (1516-75).
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, monuments

PMR-D6197
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Mering: open-air cafe near the market square and a baroque burgher house.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6196
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Mering: the market square, with St. Michael's church in the background.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6195
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Mering: parish church of St Michael's, dating from 1789.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6194
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Landsberg am Lech: the weir on the River Lech, backed by a row of gabled houses and overlooked by the former Jesuit grammar school and church.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6193
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Landsberg am Lech: the weir on the River Lech backed by a row of gabled houses and overlooked by the former Jesuit grammar school and church.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6192
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Landsberg am Lech: Mutterturm, built of tuff stone as an atelier by Hubert von Herkomer in 1844.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6191
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Landsberg am Lech: Mutterturm, built of tuff stone as an atelier by Hubert von Herkomer in 1844.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6190
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Landsberg am Lech: Sandauertor, the northern gateway to the town, rebuilt in renaissance style after the 30-Years War.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6189
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Landsberg am Lech: Sandauertor, the northern gateway to the town, rebuilt in renaissance style after the 30-Years War, with adjacent facades.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6188
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Landsberg am Lech: the former Jesuit grammar school (yellow building) is now the town museum. Behind, the Church of the Holy Cross, of the former Jesuit college.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6187
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Landsberg am Lech: part of the old town wall, with one of the defence towers.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6186
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Landsberg am Lech: footpath alongside the town wall, with new spring foliage on the trees.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6185
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Landsberg am Lech: part of the old town wall, with spring daffodils in the foreground.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6184
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Landsberg am Lech: Bayertor, the later east gate to the town, built in 1425, with painted facade.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6183
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Landsberg am Lech: part of the old town wall with one of the crenellated defence towers.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6182
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Landsberg am Lech: Schmalzturm or Schöner Turm, the original east gate to the town, rebuilt in the 15th century.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6181
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Landsberg am Lech: main square with the town hall facade, Madonna fountain (Joseph Streiter, 1783), and clocktower of the parish church.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

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

PMR-D6179
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Landsberg am Lech: parish church, built in 15th century in gothic style, the interior later converted to baroque.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6178
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Landsberg am Lech: open air cafe with the former salt warehouse behind. Salt was a principal source of the town's wealth.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse

PMR-D6177
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Landsberg am Lech: part of the old town with footbridge over the millstream.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse

PMR-D6176
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Landsberg am Lech: the weir on the River Lech, built in 14th century to provide a mill stream.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse

PMR-D6175
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Garmisch-Partenkirchen: Eibsee (lake) with the snow-covered Ammergauer Alps in the background, from the Zugspitz cable car.
Keywords: alpine, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range

PMR-D6174
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Garmisch-Partenkirchen: view south from the summit of the Zugspitze (2962 metres) with Mount Hohe Munde and the Inn Valley, and the Marmolada in the Dolomites on the horizon.
Keywords: alpine, picturesque, alpine scenery, mountain range, panorama, ski lifts, ski slopes, ski piste, snow

PMR-D6173
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Garmisch-Partenkirchen: view of the Marmolada, at 3343 metres, the highest mountain in the Dolomites in Italy, from the summit of the Zugsptze (2962 metres) in Germany.
Keywords: alpine, picturesque, alpine scenery, mountain range, panorama, ski lifts, ski slopes, ski piste, snow

PMR-D6172
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Garmisch-Partenkirchen: part of the skiing area on the Zugspitze glacier with the snow-covered Alps in the background, looking down on the "White Valley", with Mount Hohe Munde and the Inn Valley in the middle distance.
Keywords: alpine, picturesque, alpine scenery, mountain range, panorama, ski lifts, ski slopes, ski piste

PMR-D6171
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Garmisch-Partenkirchen: view of the summit house and weather station on the Zugsptze (2962 metres) with the summit cross on the right. From the Sonnalpin Centre, connected by the approaching cable car to the summit.
Keywords: alpine, picturesque, alpine scenery, mountain range, panorama, ski lifts, ski slopes, ski piste

PMR-D6170
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Garmisch-Partenkirchen: part of the skiing area on the Zugspitze glacier, looking towards the "Wetterwandeck".
Keywords: alpine, picturesque, alpine scenery, mountain range, panorama, ski lifts, ski slopes, ski piste, snow

PMR-D6169
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Garmisch-Partenkirchen: part of the skiing area on the Zugspitze glacier with the snow-covered Alps in the background, looking down on the "White Valley".
Keywords: alpine, picturesque, alpine scenery, mountain range, panorama, ski lifts, ski slopes, ski piste

PMR-D6168
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Garmisch-Partenkirchen: part of the skiing area on the Zugspitze glacier, looking towards the "Wetterwandeck", with a skier in the foreground.
Keywords: alpine, picturesque, alpine scenery, mountain range, panorama, ski lifts, ski slopes, ski piste, snow

PMR-D6167
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Garmisch-Partenkirchen: part of the skiing area on the Zugspitze glacier, looking towards the "Wetterwandeck".
Keywords: alpine, picturesque, alpine scenery, mountain range, panorama, ski lifts, ski slopes, ski piste, snow

PMR-D6166
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Garmisch-Partenkirchen: part of the skiing area on the Zugspitze glacier with the snow-covered Alps in the background, looking down on the "White Valley".
Keywords: alpine, picturesque, alpine scenery, mountain range, panorama, ski lifts, ski slopes, ski piste

PMR-D6165
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Garmisch-Partenkirchen: part of the skiing area on the Zugspitze glacier with the snow-covered Alps and the Inn Valley in the background, looking down on the "White Valley".
Keywords: alpine, picturesque, alpine scenery, mountain range, panorama, ski lifts, ski slopes, ski piste

PMR-D6164
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Garmisch-Partenkirchen: part of the skiing area on the Zugspitze glacier with the snow-covered Alps in the background, looking down on the "White Valley".
Keywords: alpine, picturesque, alpine scenery, mountain range, panorama, ski lifts, ski slopes, ski piste

PMR-D6163
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Garmisch-Partenkirchen: part of the skiing area on the Zugspitze glacier with the snow-covered Alps in the background, with the Sonnalpin Centre and Chapel in the foreground.
Keywords: alpine, picturesque, alpine scenery, mountain range, panorama, ski lifts, ski slopes, ski piste

PMR-D6162
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Garmisch-Partenkirchen: part of the skiing area on the Zugspitze glacier with the snow-covered Alps in the background, looking down the "White Valley", from the summit, 2962 metres high.
Keywords: alpine, picturesque, alpine scenery, mountain range, panorama, ski lifts, ski slopes, ski piste

PMR-D6161
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Garmisch-Partenkirchen: part of the skiing area on the Zugspitze glacier with the snow-covered Alps in the background, looking south towards Italy, from the summit, 2962 metres high.
Keywords: alpine, picturesque, alpine scenery, mountain range, panorama, ski lifts, ski slopes, ski piste

PMR-D6160
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Garmisch-Partenkirchen: inside the new Eibsee Cable Car which ascends the Zugspitze, Germany's highest mountain. It traverses 3213 metres in a single span, the world's longest, gaining 1945 metres , the world's highest. It was inaugurated on 21st December 2017. The cabin can accommodate nearly 100 persons.
Keywords: alpine, engineering, feat, lift, pylon, world-record

PMR-D6159
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Garmisch-Partenkirchen: the new Eibsee Cable Car which ascends the Zugspitze, Germany's highest mountain. It traverses 3213 metres in a single span, the world's longest, gaining 1945 metres , the world's highest, supported by a single pylon (upper left). It was inaugurated on 21st December 2017.
Keywords: alpine, engineering, feat, lift, world-record

PMR-D6158
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Garmisch-Partenkirchen: Eibsee (lake) with the snow-covered Ammergauer Alps in the background, from the Zugspitze cable car.
Keywords: alpine, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range

PMR-D6157
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Garmisch-Partenkirchen: Eibsee (lake) with the snow-covered Ammergauer Alps in the background, from the Zugspitze cable car.
Keywords: alpine, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range

PMR-D6156
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Garmisch-Partenkirchen: the lower station serving the new Eibsee Cable Car which ascends the Zugspitze, Germany's highest mountain. It traverses 3213 metres in a single span, the world's longest, gaining 1945 metres , the world's highest. It was inaugurated on 21st December 2017.
Keywords: alpine, engineering, feat, lift, pylon, world-record

PMR-D6155
Flowers of Wood Violet (Viola Reichenbachiana).
Keywords: spring, nature, wild flowers, botany, phytography, plants

PMR-D6154
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: sunset
Keywords: colourful, sky, clouds

PMR-D6153
Flowers of Heartsease (Viola tricolor).
Keywords: spring, nature, wild flowers, botany, fragrant, phytography, plants

PMR-D6152
White flower of Dwarf Iris (Iris pumilla).
Keywords: spring, nature, botany, fragrant, phytography, plants

PMR-D6151
Orchid flowers on Phalaenopsis hybrid.
Keywords: nature, exotic, fragrant, delicate, beauty, flowering plants, horticulture, house plants, botany, ornamental, colourful

PMR-D6150
Orchid flowers on Phalaenopsis hybrid.
Keywords: nature, exotic, fragrant, delicate, beauty, flowering plants, horticulture, house plants, botany, ornamental, colourful

PMR-D6149
Orchid flowers on Phalaenopsis hybrid.
Keywords: nature, exotic, fragrant, delicate, beauty, flowering plants, horticulture, house plants, botany, ornamental, colourful

PMR-D6148
Orchid flowers on Phalaenopsis hybrid.
Keywords: nature, exotic, fragrant, delicate, beauty, flowering plants, horticulture, house plants, botany, ornamental, colourful

PMR-D6147
Orchid flowers on Phalaenopsis hybrid.
Keywords: nature, exotic, fragrant, delicate, beauty, flowering plants, horticulture, house plants, botany, ornamental, colourful

PMR-D6146
Orchid flowers on Phalaenopsis hybrid.
Keywords: nature, exotic, fragrant, delicate, beauty, flowering plants, horticulture, house plants, botany, ornamental, colourful

PMR-D6145
Orchid flowers on Phalaenopsis hybrid.
Keywords: nature, exotic, fragrant, delicate, beauty, flowering plants, horticulture, house plants, botany, ornamental, colourful

PMR-D6144
Flowers of Bird Cherry tree (Prunus padus).
Keywords: spring, nature, wild flowers, botany, fragrant, phytography, plants, shrubs, trees

PMR-D6143
Flower on Epiphyllum hybrid.
Keywords: nature, exotic, fragrant, delicate, beauty, forest cactus, flowering plants, horticulture, house plants, botany, colourful

PMR-D6142
Orchid flowers on Phalaenopsis hybrid.
Keywords: nature, exotic, fragrant, delicate, beauty, flowering plants, horticulture, house plants, botany, ornamental, colourful

PMR-D6141
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Iffeldorf: view of the Greater Ostersee, part of the Ostersee complex of lakes, south of Lake Starnberg.
Keywords: outdoor life, nature, countryside, picturesque, landscape, spring, ecology, biotope, reedbeds, nature reserve

PMR-D6140
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Iffeldorf: view of the Greater Ostersee, part of the Ostersee complex of lakes, south of Lake Starnberg, with copper beech trees coming into leaf.
Keywords: outdoor life, nature, countryside, picturesque, landscape, spring, ecology, biotope, nature reserve

PMR-D6139
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Iffeldorf: view of the Greater Ostersee, part of the Ostersee complex of lakes, south of Lake Starnberg, with copper beech trees coming into leaf.
Keywords: outdoor life, nature, countryside, picturesque, landscape, spring, ecology, biotope, reedbeds, colourful, nature reserve

PMR-D6138
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Iffeldorf: view of the Greater Ostersee, part of the Ostersee complex of lakes, south of Lake Starnberg.
Keywords: outdoor life, nature, countryside, picturesque, landscape, spring, ecology, biotope, meadows, island, nature reserve

PMR-D6137
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Iffeldorf: view of the Greater Ostersee with reedbeds, part of the Ostersee complex of lakes, south of Lake Starnberg.
Keywords: outdoor life, nature, countryside, picturesque, landscape, spring, ecology, biotope, trees, conifers, nature reserve

PMR-D6136
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Iffeldorf: view of the Greater Ostersee, part of the Ostersee complex of lakes, south of Lake Starnberg.
Keywords: outdoor life, nature, countryside, picturesque, landscape, spring, ecology, biotope, reeds, nature reserve

PMR-D6135
Western marsh orchid, broad-leaved marsh orchid, fan orchid (Dactylorhiza majalis) near Iffeldorf, Bavaria.
Keywords: nature, countryside, orchis, wildflowers, plants, botany, meadow, spring, colourful

PMR-D6134
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Iffeldorf: a buttercup meadow with lilac blossom form a colourful combination.
Keywords: outdoor life, nature, countryside, picturesque, landscape, spring, ecology, biotope, wildflowers, trees, nature reserve

PMR-D6133
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Iffeldorf: northern end of the Greater Ostersee, part of the Ostersee complex of lakes, south of Lake Starnberg.
Keywords: outdoor life, nature, countryside, picturesque, landscape, spring, ecology, biotope, meadow, trees, reeds

PMR-D6132
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Iffeldorf: view of the Greater Ostersee, part of the Ostersee complex of lakes, south of Lake Starnberg.
Keywords: outdoor life, nature, countryside, picturesque, landscape, spring, ecology, biotope

PMR-D6131
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Iffeldorf: a mature oak tree (Quercus robur) near the Ostersee complex of lakes, south of Lake Starnberg.
Keywords: outdoor life, nature, countryside, picturesque, landscape, spring, botany

PMR-D6130
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Iffeldorf: a lake with jetty for swimmers, part of the Ostersee complex of lakes, south of Lake Starnberg.
Keywords: outdoor life, nature, countryside, picturesque, landscape, spring, post-glacial, moraine

PMR-D6129
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Garching: Black Poplar (Populus nigra), a survivor from the marshy land pre-drainage.
Keywords: outdoor life, nature, countryside, spring, foliage, ecology, biotope, trees, botany

PMR-D6128
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Garching: a former gravel pit, now a re-landscaped lake.
Keywords: outdoor life, nature, countryside, picturesque, relections, spring, foliage, ecology, biotope

PMR-D6127
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Nymphenburg Palace and Gardens: snow-covered tree branches over a canal.
Keywords: München, Schloss Nymphenburg, Wittelsbach Family, formal gardens, parkland, winter, landscape, reflections

PMR-D6126
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Nymphenburg Palace and Gardens: the Badenburg Pavilion in the snow
Keywords: München, magnificence, splendour, pomp, Schloss Nymphenburg, Wittelsbach Family, formal gardens, parkland, winter, landscape, baroque, architecture

PMR-D6125
Roe deer (Capreolus capreolus) in the snow.
Keywords: wildlife, mammals, ruminant

PMR-D6124
Goosander (Mergus merganser)(male).
Keywords: birds, waterfowl, ducks, mergansers, ornithology

PMR-D6123
Setting sun in January.
Keywords: colourful, solar, astrology

PMR-D6122
England, West Sussex, Shoreham: Lancing College Chapel was completed in 1875 in neo-Gothic style on the orders of the Revd. Nathaniel Woodard, founder of the college. Architects were R.Herbert Carpenter and William Slater. The south-west window commemorating Father Trevor Huddleston, designed and made by Mel Howse
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, stained glass

PMR-D6121
England, West Sussex, Shoreham: Lancing College Chapel was completed in 1875 in neo-Gothic style on the orders of the Revd. Nathaniel Woodard, founder of the college. Architects were R.Herbert Carpenter and William Slater. View of the nave, looking east.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, flying buttresses

PMR-D6120
England, West Sussex, Shoreham: Lancing College Chapel was completed in 1875 in neo-Gothic style on the orders of the Revd. Nathaniel Woodard, founder of the college. Architects were R.Herbert Carpenter and William Slater.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, flying buttresses

PMR-D6119
England, West Sussex, Shoreham: Lancing College Chapel was completed in 1875 in neo-Gothic style on the orders of the Revd. Nathaniel Woodard, founder of the college. Architects were R.Herbert Carpenter and William Slater.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, flying buttresses

PMR-D6118
England, West Sussex, Shoreham: Lancing College Chapel was completed in 1875 in neo-Gothic style on the orders of the Revd. Nathaniel Woodard, founder of the college. Architects were R.Herbert Carpenter and William Slater.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, flying buttresses

PMR-D6097
England, West Sussex, Shoreham: estuary of the River Adur, with St. Nicolas' Church, dating back to Anglo-Saxon origins. On the left is the footbridge spanning the river.
Keywords: architecture, mediaeval, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, Norman, boats, harbour, port, fishing

PMR-D6096
England, West Sussex, Shoreham: estuary of the River Adur at low tide, with sailing boats on the mud flats.
Keywords: architecture, mediaeval, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, Norman, boats, harbour, port, fishing, reflections

PMR-D6095
England, West Sussex, Shoreham: estuary of the River Adur, with St. Nicolas' Church, dating back to Anglo-Saxon origins.
Keywords: architecture, mediaeval, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, Norman, boats, harbour, port, fishing

PMR-D6094
England, West Sussex, Bramber: the Parish Church was built by William de Broase in 1073 as part of his castle residences and defences. To the left stands the ruin of the gatehouse of Bramber Castle, built abiut the same time.
Keywords: architecture, mediaeval, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, Norman

PMR-D6093
England, West Sussex, Bramber: the ruined gatehouse tower of a Norman Motte-and-Bailey Castle built by William de Broase about 1070 as part of his castle residences and defences
Keywords: architecture, mediaeval, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, Norman

PMR-D6092
England, West Sussex, Bramber: the Parish Church was built by William de Broase in 1073 as part of his castle residences and defences
Keywords: architecture, mediaeval, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, Norman

PMR-D6091
England, West Sussex, Midhurst: old timber frame houses.
Keywords: architecture, mediaeval, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage

PMR-D6090
Grey Squirrel ((Sciurus carolinensis) in a Midlands garden.
Keywords: animals, mammals, rodents, wildlife, fauna

PMR-D6089
England, Worcestershire, Malvern: the Abbey Hotel.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage

PMR-D6088
England, Worcestershire, Croome: fireplace by Robert Adam in the saloon of Croome Court (National Trust).
Keywords: architecture, culture, heritage, design, classical, sculpture

PMR-D6087
England, Worcestershire, Croome: the church, in the grounds of Croome Court (National Trust) was erected 1763 to complete the landscape envisaged by "Capability" Brown.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, countryside, meadow, shrubbery

PMR-D6086
England, Worcestershire, Malvern: the old town gate, with the Abbey Hotel on the right.
Keywords: architecture, mediaeval, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage

PMR-D6085
England, Worcestershire, Malvern: Great Malvern Priory was founded in 1085 by a monk named Aldred. The original Norman building was converted to Perpendicular Gothic style by 1460. After the Reformation it was bought by the people of Malvern for 20 pounds as their parish church. View from the south, where the cloisters formerly stood.
Keywords: architecture, mediaeval, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, Benedictine

PMR-D6084
England, Worcestershire, Malvern: Great Malvern Priory was founded in 1085 by a monk named Aldred. The original Norman building was converted to Perpendicular Gothic style by 1460. After the Reformation it was bought by the people of Malvern for 20 pounds as their parish church. The font, which has an early Norman bowl.
Keywords: architecture, mediaeval, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, Benedictine

PMR-D6083
England, Worcestershire, Malvern: Great Malvern Priory was founded in 1085 by a monk named Aldred. The original Norman building was converted to Perpendicular Gothic style by 1460. After the Reformation it was bought by the people of Malvern for 20 pounds as their parish church. West window, given by Richard of Gloucester ca. 1480.
Keywords: architecture, mediaeval, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, Benedictine

PMR-D6082
England, Worcestershire, Malvern: Great Malvern Priory was founded in 1085 by a monk named Aldred. The original Norman building was converted to Perpendicular Gothic style by 1460. After the Reformation it was bought by the people of Malvern for 20 pounds as their parish church. The magnificent 15th century East Window.
Keywords: architecture, mediaeval, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, Benedictine, stained glass

PMR-D6081
England, Worcestershire, Malvern: Great Malvern Priory was founded in 1085 by a monk named Aldred. The original Norman building was converted to Perpendicular Gothic style by 1460. After the Reformation it was bought by the people of Malvern for 20 pounds as their parish church. The nave, looking east.
Keywords: architecture, mediaeval, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, Benedictine

PMR-D6080
England, Worcestershire, Malvern: the old town gate, adjacent to the priory.
Keywords: architecture, mediaeval, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage

PMR-D6079
England, Worcestershire, Malvern: Great Malvern Priory was founded in 1085 by a monk named Aldred. The original Norman building was converted to Perpendicular Gothic style by 1460. After the Reformation it was bought by the people of Malvern for 20 pounds as their parish church. View from the south, where the cloisters formerly stood.
Keywords: architecture, mediaeval, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, Benedictine

PMR-D6078
England, Worcestershire, Malvern: Great Malvern Priory was founded in 1085 by a monk named Aldred. The original Norman building was converted to Perpendicular Gothic style by 1460. After the Reformation it was bought by the people of Malvern for 20 pounds as their parish church. View from the south-west.
Keywords: architecture, mediaeval, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, Benedictine

PMR-D6070
Oman, Taqah: view of the Museum of the Frankincense Land, with a group of Frankincense trees (Boswellia sacra) in the foreground.
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, park, gardens, bush, botanical, botany, architecture

PMR-D6069
Oman, Taqah: view of the Museum of the Frankincense Land, with a canal boat at the landing stage in the foreground.
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, park, gardens

PMR-D6068
Oman, Taqah: part of the ruins of the ancient city of Zafar, founded over 3000 years ago, in the Al Baleed Archeological Site. It was an important port in the frankincense trade during the 12th-16th centuries.
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, heritage, excavations, historic

PMR-D6067
Oman, Taqah: part of the ruins of the ancient city of Zafar, founded over 3000 years ago, in the Al Baleed Archeological Site. It was an important port in the frankincense trade during the 12th-16th centuries.
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, heritage, excavations, historic

PMR-D6066
Oman, Taqah: courtyard of the Museum of the Frankincense Land, with a tree (Boswellia sacra) in the centre.
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, architecture

PMR-D6065
Oman, Taqah: private dining cubicle in a restaurant, as frequently used by Omani family groups.
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, tradition, custom, eating

PMR-D6064
Oman, Taqah: private dining cubicle in a restaurant, as frequently used by Omani family groups.
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, tradition, custom, eating

PMR-D6063
Oman, Taqah: private dining cubicles in a restaurant, as frequently used by Omani family groups.
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, tradition, custom, eating

PMR-D6062
Oman: a frankincense tree (Boswellia sacra) nearTaqah, growing in barren, inhospitable conditions as usual. The branches show signs of the incisons which are made several times a year to extract the resin, which is dried to form frankincense crystals.
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, geology, picturesque, rocky, incense, botany, bush

PMR-D6061
Oman: a frankincense tree (Boswellia sacra) nearTaqah, growing in barren, inhospitable conditions as usual.
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, geology, picturesque, rocky, incense, botany, bush

PMR-D6060
Oman, Sama Al Wasil Desert Camp: the traditional musical accompaniment in the majlis.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, desert resort, accommodation, dishdasha, instruments, drum

PMR-D6059
Oman, Sama Al Wasil Desert Camp: tented majlis (place of assembly) where meals are served.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, desert resort, accommodation, Bedouin

PMR-D6058
Oman, Muscat: an old watchtower overlooking the buildings of Old Muscat, with the Omani flag flying high.
Keywords: oil wealth, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, architecture, sultanate, defence, fortifications

PMR-D6057
Oman, Muscat: model of a "Falaj" or ancient water distribution system in the grounds of the Bait Al Zubair Museum.
Keywords: oil wealth, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, architecture, sultanate, aflaj

PMR-D6056
Oman, Muscat: model of a "Falaj" or ancient water distribution system in the grounds of the Bait Al Zubair Museum.
Keywords: oil wealth, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, architecture, sultanate, aflaj

PMR-D6055
Oman, Muscat: golden "coffee pot" feature, surrounded by flower beds, on a traffic island.
Keywords: oil wealth, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, colourful

PMR-D6054
Oman, Muscat: the auditorium of the Royal Opera House, inaugurated in 2011. The building takes its motifs from Islamic, Mughal, Oriental and European art.
Keywords: oil wealth, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, architecture, sultanate, balance, proportion, symmetry, elegance, artistic, culture, concerts , music

PMR-D6053
Oman, Muscat: the main staircase in the foyer of the Royal Opera House, inaugurated in 2011. The building takes its motifs from Islamic, Mughal, Oriental and European art.
Keywords: oil wealth, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, architecture, sultanate, balance, proportion, symmetry, elegance, artistic, culture, concerts , music

PMR-D6052
Oman, Muscat: part of the main prayer hall of the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque. The walls are clad in off-white Bianco P and dark grey Bardiglio marble. The inner architecture shows many influences, including, here, that of Cordoba in southern Spain.
Keywords: oil wealth, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, architecture, sultanate, balance, proportion, symmetry, elegance, artistic, culture

PMR-D6051
Oman, Muscat: part of the main prayer hall of the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque. The walls are clad in off-white Bianco P and dark grey Bardiglio marble. The inner architecture shows many influences, including, here, that of Cordoba in southern Spain.
Keywords: oil wealth, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, architecture, sultanate, balance, proportion, symmetry, elegance, artistic, culture

PMR-D6050
Oman, Muscat: part of the Persian carpet in the main prayer hall of the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque showing the floral pattern and rich colours. It is a single piece 70 x 60 metres covering an area of 4263 square metres. Woven near Nishabur, Khurasan, it took 600 women four years to complete, has 1,700,000,000 knots, and weighs 21 tonnes.
Keywords: oil wealth, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, architecture, sultanate, colourful, artistic, elegant

PMR-D6049
Oman, Muscat: polychrome floral panels in the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque.
Keywords: oil wealth, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, architecture, sultanate, faience, culture, artistic, colourful

PMR-D6048
Oman, Muscat: the main prayer hall of the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque. The walls are clad in off-white Bianco P and dark grey Bardiglio marble. The Italian chandelier is the world's largest. The hand-woven carpet was produced in Iran and measures 60 x 70 metres, making it the world's second largest.
Keywords: oil wealth, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, architecture, sultanate, balance, proportion, symmetry, elegance, dome , cupola, artistic

PMR-D6047
Oman, Muscat: the central chandelier in the main prayer hall of the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque is 8 metres in diameter and 14 metres in length with 1122 lamps, together weighing 8 tonnes.
Keywords: oil wealth, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, architecture, sultanate, dome, cupola, balance , proportion, symmetry, elegance, majestic, artistic

PMR-D6046
Oman, Muscat: colourful Persian "Kashi" tilework in the Safavid tradition in the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque.
Keywords: oil wealth, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, prayer, worship, faience

PMR-D6045
Oman, Muscat: colourful Persian "Kashi" tilework in the Safavid tradition in the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque.
Keywords: oil wealth, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, prayer, worship, faience

PMR-D6044
Oman, Muscat: the Ladies' Prayer Hall in the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, showing the Turkish crystal chandeliers
Keywords: oil wealth, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, architecture, sultanate, prayer, worship

PMR-D6043
Oman, Muscat: colourful Persian "Kashi" tilework in the Safavid tradition in the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque.
Keywords: oil wealth, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, sultan, Middle East, Gulf State, architecture, faience, prayer, worship

PMR-D6042
Oman, Muscat: ministerial building, with the gardens of the Grand Mosque in the foreground.
Keywords: oil wealth, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, architecture, picturesque, colourful

PMR-D6041
Oman, Muscat: the main entrance and dome of the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, dedicated on 4th May 2001 (10th Safar 1422).
Keywords: oil wealth, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, architecture, sultanate, prayer, worship, marble

PMR-D6040
Oman, Muscat: reflections in the polished marble forecourt of the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque.
Keywords: oil wealth, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, architecture, sultanate, prayer, worship

PMR-D6039
Oman, Muscat: the principal minaret of the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, 90 metres high, shows Egyptian influence.
Keywords: oil wealth, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, architecture, sultanate, prayer, worship, marble

PMR-D6038
Oman, Muscat: fountain and falaj (water channel) in the gardens of the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, with the entrance and dome of the prayer hall behind.
Keywords: oil wealth, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, architecture, sultanate, prayer, worship, marble

PMR-D6037
Oman, Muscat: a young Omani in the soukh with his father.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, child, boy, youngster, toy, son, family

PMR-D6036
Oman, Muscat: view of Old Muscat with government buildings and Al Alam Palace. In the background are the two Portuguese forts, Jalali and Mirani which defended the harbour.
Keywords: oil wealth, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, architecture, picturesque, heritage, historic

PMR-D6035
Curlew (Numenius arquata) on the beach at Salalah, Oman.
Keywords: birds, ornithology, waders, wildlife, nature, fauna

PMR-D6034
Curlew (Numenius arquata) on the beach at Salalah, Oman.
Keywords: birds, ornithology, waders, wildlife, nature, fauna

PMR-D6033
Curlew (Numenius arquata) on the beach at Salalah, Oman.
Keywords: birds, ornithology, waders, wildlife, nature, fauna

PMR-D6032
Oman, Wadi Ayun: Arabian camel (Camelus dromedarius).
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, ship of the desert, dromedary

PMR-D6031
Oman, Salalah: mausoleum of An Nabi Ayub (Prophet Job).
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, Bible, Koran, patriarch

PMR-D6030
Greenshank (Tringa nebularia) on the beach at Salalah, Oman.
Keywords: birds, ornithology, waders, wildlife, nature, fauna

PMR-D6029
Oman, Salalah: palm trees on the beach against the evening sky.
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, silhouette, sunset, twilight, sundown

PMR-D6028
Oman: Ain Razat freshwater spring, view of the caves.
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, nature, countryside, geology

PMR-D6027
Yellow desert flower in Ain Razat, Oman.
Keywords: botany, blooms, flora, nature, colourful

PMR-D6026
Blackstart (Oenanthe melanura) at Ain Razat, Oman.
Keywords: birds, ornithology, wildlife, fauna, nature

PMR-D6025
Oman: Ain Razat freshwater spring, view from the cave.
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, nature, countryside, geology

PMR-D6024
Flowers of the Sodom Apple (Calotropis procera) and female Shining Sunbird (Cinnyris habessinicus) at Tawi Attair, Oman.
Keywords: botany, blooms, flora, bush, shrub, birds, ornithology, fauna, nature, wildlife

PMR-D6023
Flowers of the Sodom Apple (Calotropis procera) and female Shining Sunbird (Cinnyris habessinicus) at Tawi Attair, Oman.
Keywords: botany, blooms, flora, bush, shrub, birds, ornithology, fauna, nature, wildlife

PMR-D6022
Flowers of the Sodom Apple (Calotropis procera) and female Shining Sunbird (Cinnyris habessinicus) at Tawi Attair, Oman.
Keywords: botany, blooms, flora, bush, shrub, birds, ornithology, fauna, nature, wildlife

PMR-D6021
Flowers of the Sodom Apple (Calotropis procera), a poisonous desert plant at Tawi Attair, Oman.
Keywords: botany, blooms, flora, bush, shrub

PMR-D6020
Oman: Tawi Attair Sinkhole, at 210 metres, one of the world's deepest, caused by the collapse of an underground cavern, provides nesting places for Pale Crag Martins and many other birds.
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, nature, countryside, geology, limestone

PMR-D6019
Oman, Wadi Darbat: a natural bridge in the limestone cliffs.
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, nature, countryside, geology, phenomenon

PMR-D6018
Oman, Wadi Darbat: a large Tamarind tree (Tamarindus indica) provides welcome shade for visitors.
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, nature, countryside, flora

PMR-D6017
Thorn Apple or Devil's Trumpets (Datura metel) in Wadi Darbat, Oman.
Keywords: botany, blooms, flora, poisonous

PMR-D6016
Oman, Wadi Darbat: a green oasis in the Jebel Samhan uplands, with a watering camel in the foreground.
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, nature, countryside, dromedary, wildlife

PMR-D6015
Oman, Wadi Darbat: a green oasis in the Jebel Samhan uplands, with a watering camel in the foreground.
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, nature, countryside, dromedary, wildlife

PMR-D6014
Oman, Wadi Darbat: a green oasis in the Jebel Samhan uplands, with a watering camel in the foreground.
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, nature, countryside, dromedary, wildlife

PMR-D6012
Oman, Wadi Darbat: shady woodland in the uplands of Jebel Samhan.
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, nature, countryside

PMR-D6011
Oman, Sumhuram Archeological Park: the excavated remains of a city, dating back to the 3rd century BC, and abandoned in the 5th century AD, a major port for the export of frankincense by the sultans of Hadhramaut. View of the city on its commanding position on high ground, surrounded by impregnable walls of limestone slabs, originally maybe 10m high.
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, historic, heritage, ruins, preservation, defence, fortifications

PMR-D6010
Oman, Khor Rori: one of the khors (creeks) which are to be found on this coast. It is overlooked by the ancient city of Sumhuram, a major port for the export of frankincense. The freshwater is full of fish, which attract many acquatic birds.
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, nature reserve

PMR-D6009
Oman, Sumhuram Archeological Park: the excavated remains of a city, dating back to the 3rd century BC, and abandoned in the 5th century AD, a major port for the export of frankincense. The excavations are being carried out by an Italian group. View of part of the main gate which consisted of three successive wooden doors and a postern gate.
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, historic, heritage, ruins, preservation

PMR-D6008
Oman, Sumhuram Archeological Park: the excavated remains of a city, dating back to the 3rd century BC, and abandoned in the 5th century AD, a major port for the export of frankincense. The excavations are being carried out by an Italian group. View of the "Monumental Building" which housed a 25-metre-deep well and fresh water reservoir.
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, historic, heritage, ruins, preservation

PMR-D6007
Oman, Sumhuram Archeological Park: the excavated remains of a city, dating back to the 3rd century BC, and abandoned in the 5th century AD, a major port for the export of frankincense by the sultans of the Hadhramaut. The excavations are being carried out by an Italian group. View of the restored internal mud-brick walls.
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, historic, heritage, ruins, preservation

PMR-D6006
Oman, Sumhuram Archeological Park: the excavated remains of a city, dating back to the 3rd century BC, and abandoned in the 5th century AD, a major port for the export of frankincense by the Sultans of the Hadhramaut. The excavations are being carried out by an Italian group. View of the well-preserved walls of the temple complex.
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, historic, heritage, ruins, preservation

PMR-D6005
Oman, Sumhuram Archeological Park: the excavated remains of a city, dating back to the 3rd century BC, and abandoned in the 5th century AD, a major port for the export of frankincense by the sultans of the Hadhramaut. The excavations are being carried out by an Italian group. View of a street with restored mud-brick walls of houses.
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, historic, heritage, ruins, preservation

PMR-D6004
Oman, Sumhuram Archeological Park: the excavated remains of a city, dating back to the 3rd century BC, and abandoned in the 5th century AD, a major port for the export of frankincense . The excavations are being carried out by an Italian group. View of the restored internal mud-brick walls and limestone ablutions basin in a room of the temple.
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, historic, heritage, ruins, preservation

PMR-D6003
Oman, Sumhuram Archeological Park: the excavated remains of a city, dating back to the 3rd century BC, and abandoned in the 5th century AD, a major port for the export of frankincense by the sultans of the Hadhramaut. The excavations are being carried out by an Italian group. View of the restored internal mud-brick walls.
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, historic, heritage, ruins, preservation

PMR-D6002
Oman, Taqah: view of the town and its beach from a rocky promontory nearby.
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, geology, cliffs, picturesque, colourful, surf, sand, panorama

PMR-D6001
Oman, Taqah: Omani drivers wearing the traditional dishdashas , with the town and beach in the background.
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, geology, cliffs, picturesque, colourful, surf, sand, panorama

PMR-D6000
Oman, Taqah: view of the town and its beach from a look-out point on the neighbouring cliffs.
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, geology, cliffs, picturesque, colourful, surf, sand, panorama

PMR-D5999
Oman, Taqah: view of the town and its beach from a look-out point on the neighbouring cliffs.
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, geology, cliffs, picturesque, colourful, surf, sand, panorama

PMR-D5998
Oman, Salalah: Beach Resort Hotel, from the beach.
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, accommodation, architecture

PMR-D5997
Pacific Golden Plover (Pluvialis fulva) on the beach at Salalah, Oman.
Keywords: birds, ornithology, fauna, wildlife, nature

PMR-D5996
Western Reef Heron (Egretta gularis) on the beach at Salalah, Oman.
Keywords: birds, ornithology, fauna, wildlife, nature, waders

PMR-D5995
Western Reef Heron (Egretta gularis) on the beach at Salalah, Oman.
Keywords: birds, ornithology, fauna, wildlife, nature, waders

PMR-D5994
Western Reef Heron (Egretta gularis) on the beach at Salalah, Oman.
Keywords: birds, ornithology, fauna, wildlife, nature, waders

PMR-D5993
Sooty Gulls (Larus hemprichii) on the beach at Salalah, Oman.
Keywords: birds, ornithology, fauna, wildlife, nature, seagulls

PMR-D5992
Sanderlings (Calidris alba) on the beach at Salalah, Oman.
Keywords: birds, ornithology, fauna, wildlife, nature, waders

PMR-D5991
Oman, Salalah: Beach Resort Hotel, from the beach.
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, accommodation, architecture

PMR-D5990
Indian House Crow (Corvus splendens) at Salalah, Oman.
Keywords: birds, ornithology, fauna, wildlife, nature

PMR-D5989
Oman: the new road along the Dhofar coast, a splendid feat of engineering.
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, geology, cliffs, picturesque, rocky, construction, road-building, corniche

PMR-D5987
Oman: an oasis with a pool of emerald water, backed by dramatic cliffs, on the south coast of Dhofar, seen from the new road.
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, geology, cliffs, picturesque, rocky, wild, rugged, barren, bleak, colourful

PMR-D5986
Oman: view of the south coast of Dhofar from the new road.
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, geology, cliffs, picturesque, rocky, wild, rugged, barren, bleak, colourful

PMR-D5985
Oman: view of the south coast of Dhofar from the new road.
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, geology, cliffs, picturesque, rocky, wild, rugged, barren, bleak, colourful

PMR-D5984
Oman: view of the south coast of Dhofar from the new road.
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, geology, cliffs, picturesque, rocky, wild, rugged, barren, bleak, colourful, treeless

PMR-D5983
Oman: the new road along the Dhofar coast, a splendid feat of engineering.
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, geology, cliffs, picturesque, rocky, construction, road-building, corniche

PMR-D5982
Oman, Shuwaymiyah: sunset from the beach.
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, bleak, wild, deserted, picturesque, tranquil, peaceful

PMR-D5981
Oman: rugged limestone scenery of Wadi Shuwaymiyah, with its long escarpment; view from the oasis.
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, geology, cliffs, barren, bleak, wild, deserted, picturesque, untamed , rocky

PMR-D5980
Oman: rugged limestone scenery of Wadi Shuwaymiyah, with its long escarpment; view from the oasis, where a trickle of water escapes into the desert.
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, geology, cliffs, barren, bleak, wild, deserted, picturesque, untamed , rocky

PMR-D5979
Oman: rugged limestone scenery of Wadi Shuwaymiyah, with its long escarpment; view from the oasis.
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, geology, cliffs, barren, bleak, wild, deserted, picturesque, untamed , rocky

PMR-D5978
Oman: rugged limestone scenery of Wadi Shuwaymiyah, with its long escarpment; view from the oasis.
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, geology, cliffs, barren, bleak, wild, deserted, picturesque, untamed , rocky

PMR-D5977
Oman: an oasis in Wadi Shuwaymiyah, the pool backed by limestone cliffs with bizarre stalactites and caves and fringed with palm trees.
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, geology, cliffs, wild, deserted, picturesque, untamed , rocky

PMR-D5976
Oman: an oasis in Wadi Shuwaymiyah, the pool backed by limestone cliffs with bizarre stalactites and caves and fringed with palm trees.
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, geology, cliffs, wild, deserted, picturesque, untamed , rocky

PMR-D5975
Oman: an oasis in Wadi Shuwaymiyah, the pool backed by sunlit reeds.
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, geology, cliffs, wild, deserted, picturesque, untamed , rocky

PMR-D5974
Oman: an oasis in Wadi Shuwaymiyah, the pool backed by limestone cliffs with bizarre stalactites and caves and fringed with palm trees.
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, geology, cliffs, wild, deserted, picturesque, untamed , rocky

PMR-D5973
Oman: an oasis in Wadi Shuwaymiyah, the pool backed by limestone cliffs with bizarre stalactites and caves and fringed with palm trees.
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, geology, cliffs, wild, deserted, picturesque, untamed , rocky

PMR-D5972
Oman: an oasis in Wadi Shuwaymiyah, the pool backed by limestone cliffs with bizarre stalactites and caves and fringed with palm trees.
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, geology, cliffs, wild, deserted, picturesque, untamed , rocky

PMR-D5971
Oman: rugged limestone scenery of Wadi Shuwaymiyah, with its long escarpment.
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, geology, cliffs, barren, treeless, bleak, wild, deserted, picturesque, untamed , rocky

PMR-D5970
Oman: rugged limestone scenery of Wadi Shuwaymiyah.
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, geology, cliffs, barren, treeless, bleak, wild, deserted, picturesque, untamed , rocky

PMR-D5969
Oman: rugged limestone scenery of Wadi Shuwaymiyah.
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, geology, cliffs, barren, treeless, bleak, wild, deserted, picturesque, untamed , rocky

PMR-D5968
Oman: rugged limestone scenery of Wadi Shuwaymiyah.
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, geology, cliffs, barren, treeless, bleak, wild, deserted, picturesque, untamed , rocky

PMR-D5967
Oman: rugged limestone scenery of Wadi Shuwaymiyah.
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, geology, cliffs, barren, treeless, bleak, wild, deserted, picturesque, untamed , rocky

PMR-D5966
Oman: rugged limestone scenery of Wadi Shuwaymiyah.
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, geology, cliffs, rugged, barren, treeless, bleak, wild, deserted, picturesque, untamed , rocky

PMR-D5965
Oman, Sawqirah: Landcruisers on the spectacular limestone escarpment, parallel to the coast, south of Sawqirah, with the Arabian Sea in the distance.
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, geology, cliffs, rugged, barren, treeless, bleak, wild, deserted, picturesque, untamed , rocky

PMR-D5964
Oman, Sawqirah: one of the few plants able to exist under these conditions, with tiny white flowers.
Keywords: botany, creeper, flora, desert

PMR-D5963
Oman, Sawqirah: view of the coastal plain from the spectacular limestone escarpment, parallel to the coast, south of Sawqirah, with the Arabian Sea in the distance.
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, geology, cliffs, rugged, barren, treeless, bleak, wild, deserted, picturesque, untamed , rocky

PMR-D5962
Oman, Sawqirah: view of the coastal plain from the spectacular limestone escarpment, parallel to the coast, south of Sawqirah, with the Arabian Sea in the distance.
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, geology, cliffs, rugged, barren, treeless, bleak, wild, deserted, picturesque, untamed , rocky

PMR-D5961
Oman, Sawqirah: view of the coastal plain from the spectacular limestone escarpment, parallel to the coast, south of Sawqirah, with the Arabian Sea in the distance.
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, geology, cliffs, rugged, barren, treeless, bleak, wild, deserted, picturesque, untamed , rocky

PMR-D5960
Oman, Sawqirah: view of the coastal plain from the spectacular limestone escarpment, parallel to the coast, south of Sawqirah, with the Arabian Sea in the distance.
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, geology, cliffs, rugged, barren, treeless, bleak, wild, deserted, picturesque, untamed , rocky

PMR-D5959
Oman, Sawqirah: view of the coastal plain from the spectacular limestone escarpment, parallel to the coast, south of Sawqirah, with the Arabian Sea in the distance.
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, geology, cliffs, rugged, barren, treeless, bleak, wild, deserted, picturesque, untamed , rocky

PMR-D5958
Oman, Sawqirah: free-ranging donkeys eating discarded fruit at the roadside.
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, ass, equine, scavenging

PMR-D5957
Great White Pelicans (Pelecanus onocrotalus) at Three Palm Tree Lagoon, Oman.
Keywords: birds, ornithology

PMR-D5956
Oman, Duqm: flowers of Desert Rose (Adenium arabicum = obesum)
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, botany, flora, colourful

PMR-D5955
Oman, Duqm.: City Hotel.
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, accommodation, architecture

PMR-D5954
Oman: flock of gulls and terns on the beach, north of Duqm.
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, birds, ornithology, seagulls

PMR-D5953
Oman: Toyota Landcruisers in sight of the sea, north of Duqm.
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, desert , expedition

PMR-D5952
Oman: Toyota Landcruisers at a Bedouin camp in the Wahabi Sands, south of Al Wasil.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, isolated, expedition

PMR-D5951
Oman: inside a Bedouin "tent" in the Wahabi Sands, south of Al Wasil.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, tradition, shade, cool, shelter, carpets

PMR-D5950
Oman: youngsters at a Bedouin camp in the Wahabi Sands, south of Al Wasil.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, children, kids

PMR-D5949
Oman: a "petrol station" at a Bedouin camp in the Wahiba Sands, south of Al Wasil.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, expedition

PMR-D5948
Oman: a mosque, alone in the Wahiba Sands, south of Al Wasil.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate

PMR-D5947
Oman: Toyota Landcruisers in the Wahiba Sands, south of Al Wasil.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, expedition

PMR-D5946
Oman: Toyota Landcruisers in the Wahiba Sands, south of Al Wasil.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, expedition

PMR-D5945
Oman: Desert Nights Camp, in the Wahiba Sands, south of Al Wasil.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, desert resort, accommodation

PMR-D5944
Oman, Sama Al Wasil Desert Camp: Arabian camels (Camelus dromedarius) in the Wahiba Sands.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, desert resort, ship of the desert, dromedary

PMR-D5943
Oman, Sama Al Wasil Desert Camp: Arabian camel (Camelus dromedarius) in the Wahiba Sands.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, desert resort, ship of the desert, dromedary

PMR-D5942
Oman, Sama Al Wasil Desert Camp: Arabian camels (Camelus dromedarius) in the Wahiba Sands.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, desert resort, ship of the desert, dromedary

PMR-D5941
Oman, Sama Al Wasil Desert Camp: the central pavilion, a shady area for rest and relaxation.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, desert resort, accommodation

PMR-D5940
Oman, Sama Al Wasil Desert Camp: the central pavilion, a shady area for rest and relaxation.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, desert resort, accommodation

PMR-D5939
Oman, Sama Al Wasil Desert Camp: overnight cabins arranged in a circle around the central pavilion.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, desert resort, accommodation

PMR-D5938
Oman, Al Wasil Desert Camp: ultra light flying wing giving pleasure flights over the sand dunes.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, desert resort, aerial, desert

PMR-D5937
Oman, Al Wasil Desert Camp, Wahiba Sands: sand dunes in late afternoon light.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, desert resort, light & shade, picturesque, photogenic

PMR-D5936
Oman, Al Wasil Desert Camp: Toyota Landcruisers in the sand dunes.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, desert resort

PMR-D5935
Oman, Al Wasil Desert Camp: Toyota Landcruiser in the sand dunes.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, desert resort

PMR-D5934
Oman, Al Wasil Desert Camp: Toyota Landcruiser in the sand dunes.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, desert resort

PMR-D5933
Oman, Al Wasil Desert Camp: ultra light aircraft giving pleasure flights over the sand dunes.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, desert resort

PMR-D5932
Oman, Wadi al Khalid: mixed vegetation near the entrance to the wadi.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, oasis, desert resort, rocky, picturesque, palm trees

PMR-D5931
Oman, Wadi al Khalid: view into the rugged steep-sided gorge.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, oasis, desert resort, swimming, bathing, picturesque, rocky, craggy, geology

PMR-D5930
Oman, Wadi al Khalid: swimming in the green waters of the steep-sided upper pool.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, oasis, desert resort, swimming, bathing, picturesque, rocky

PMR-D5929
Oman, Wadi al Khalid: swimming in the green waters of the steep-sided upper pool.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, oasis, desert resort, swimming, bathing, picturesque, rocky

PMR-D5928
Oman, Wadi al Khalid: swimming in the waters of the steep-sided upper pool.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, oasis, desert resort, swimming, bathing, picturesque, rocky

PMR-D5927
Oman, Wadi al Khalid: waters of the upper pool, looking into the gorge.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, oasis, desert resort, swimming, bathing, picturesque

PMR-D5926
Oman, Wadi al Khalid: waters of the upper pool, looking into the gorge.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, oasis, desert resort, swimming, bathing, picturesque

PMR-D5925
Oman, Wadi al Khalid: recreational area adjacent to the cafe and lifeguard post.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, oasis, desert resort, swimming, bathing, picturesque

PMR-D5924
Oman, Wadi al Khalid: green waters of the lower pool, surrounded by palm trees.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, oasis, desert resort, swimming, bathing, picturesque

PMR-D5923
Oman, Wadi al Khalid: green waters of the lower pool, surrounded by palm trees.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, oasis, desert resort, swimming, bathing, picturesque

PMR-D5922
Oman: colourful Bougainvillea flowers near Wadi al Khalid.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, blooms, bush, shrub, botany, flora

PMR-D5921
Oman: Landcruisers lined up outside a Pakistani restaurant during a mealstop near Wadi al Khalid.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, roadside cafe, food-stop

PMR-D5920
Oman: "Camel waste disposal unit": camels eating cardboard cartons from a refuse container on the road to Ibra.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, dromedaries, scavenging

PMR-D5919
Oman: "Camel waste disposal unit": camels making a meal from a refuse container on the road to Ibra.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, dromedaries, scavenging

PMR-D5918
Oman: blue-domed mosque on the road to Ibra.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, architecture

PMR-D5917
Oman, Zukait: one of the prehistoric "beehive tombs" dating from 3500-2000 BC. Their true purpose has not been established.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, geology, archeology

PMR-D5916
Oman, Zukait: one of the prehistoric "beehive tombs" dating from 3500-2000 BC. Their true purpose has not been established.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, geology, archeology

PMR-D5915
Oman, Zukait: one of the prehistoric "beehive tombs" dating from 3500-2000 BC. Their true purpose has not been established.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, geology, archeology

PMR-D5914
Oman, Zukait: stele, describing the prehistoric "beehive tombs" dating from 3500-2000 BC. Their true purpose has not been established.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, geology, archeology

PMR-D5913
Oman, the Saiq Plateau: cultivated terraces adjacent to the village of A'Sheregah on the lip of Wadi Al Ayn, in the Jebel Akhdar Mountains.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, rocky, wild, geology, limestone, chasm, agriculture, crops

PMR-D5912
Oman, Saiq Plateau: kitten in Al Ayn.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, photogenic, cat, pet, animal

PMR-D5911
Oman, the Saiq Plateau: view of the village of A'Sheragah with its terraces and falaj (irregation channel) on the lip of Wadi Al Ayn, in the Jebel Akhdar Mountains.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, rugged, barren, bleak, treeless, untamed, rocky, wild, geology, dirt-track, limestone, chasm

PMR-D5910
Oman, the Saiq Plateau: a tiled doorway in the village of Al Ayn on the lip of Wadi Al Ayn, in the Jebel Akhdar Mountains.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, faience, ceramic, colourful

PMR-D5909
Oman, the Saiq Plateau: view of the village of Al Aqr from Al Ayn on the lip of Wadi Al Ayn, in the Jebel Akhdar Mountains.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, rugged, barren, bleak, treeless, untamed, rocky, wild, geology, dirt-track, limestone, chasm

PMR-D5908
Oman, the Saiq Plateau: a natural water hole near the village of Al Ayn, overlooking Wadi Al Ayn.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, rugged, barren, bleak, treeless, untamed, rocky, wild, geology, dirt-track, limestone, chasm

PMR-D5907
Oman, the Saiq Plateau: view along Wadi Al Ayn, in the Jebel Akhdar Mountains from the village of Al Ayn, with a terrace of gardens in the foreground.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, rugged, barren, bleak, treeless, untamed, rocky, wild, geology, dirt-track, limestone, chasm

PMR-D5906
Oman, the Saih Katenah: view of the village of Al Aqr from the village of Al Ayn, on the lip of Wadi Al Ayn in the Jebel Akhdar Mountains on the Saiq Plateau.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, rugged, barren, bleak, treeless, untamed, rocky, wild, geology, dirt-track, limestone, chasm

PMR-D5905
Oman, the Saih Katenah: view along Wadi Al Ayn, in the Jebel Akhdar Mountains from the Saiq Plateau, 2200 metres, showing the numerous terraces.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, rugged, barren, bleak, treeless, untamed, rocky, wild, geology, dirt-track, limestone, chasm

PMR-D5904
Oman, the Saih Katenah: view along Wadi Al Ayn, in the Jebel Akhdar Mountains from the Saiq Plateau, with the village of Al Ayn on its rocky spur in the foreground, and A'Sheragah in the distance.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, rugged, barren, bleak, treeless, untamed, rocky, wild, geology, dirt-track, limestone, chasm

PMR-D5903
Oman, the Saih Katenah: view along Wadi Al Ayn, in the Jebel Akhdar Mountains from the Saiq Plateau, 2200 metres.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, rugged, barren, bleak, treeless, untamed, rocky, wild, geology, dirt-track, limestone, chasm

PMR-D5902
Fruits of the Thorn Apple bush (Solanum incanum) on the Saiq Plateau, Oman..
Keywords: plant, shrub, flora, botany

PMR-D5901
Oman, the Saih Katenah: view from Lady Di's Point, 2200m, in the Jebel Akhdar Mountains on the Saiq Plateau, on the lip of Wadi Al Ayn, with Omani drivers wearing traditional dishdashas in the foreground.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, rugged, barren, bleak, treeless, untamed, rocky, wild, geology, dirt-track, limestone, chasm

PMR-D5900
Oman, the Saih Katenah: view from Lady Di's Point, 2200m, in the Jebel Akhdar Mountains on the Saiq Plateau, on the lip of Wadi Al Ayn, with the village of Al Ayn on its rocky spur.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, rugged, barren, bleak, treeless, untamed, rocky, wild, geology, dirt-track, limestone, chasm

PMR-D5899
Oman, the Saih Katenah: view from Lady Di's Point, 2200m, in the Jebel Akhdar Mountains on the Saiq Plateau, on the lip of Wadi Al Ayn, with the village of A'Sheragah and its terraces.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, rugged, barren, bleak, treeless, untamed, rocky, wild, geology, dirt-track, limestone, chasm

PMR-D5898
Oman, the Saih Katenah: view from Lady Di's Point, 2200m, in the Jebel Akhdar Mountains on the Saiq Plateau, on the lip of Wadi Al Ayn. Villages of A'Sheragah (left) and Al Ayn (right) on the far side.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, rugged, barren, bleak, treeless, untamed, rocky, wild, geology, dirt-track, limestone, chasm

PMR-D5897
Oman, Birkat al Mawz: entrance to the village of abandoned mudbrick buildings at the foot of a spectacular stone outcrop, surrounded by a sea of date palms.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, oasis

PMR-D5896
Oman, Birkat al Mawz: entrance to the village of abandoned mudbrick buildings at the foot of a spectacular stone outcrop, surrounded by a sea of date palms.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, oasis

PMR-D5895
Oman, Birkat al Mawz: a village of abandoned mudbrick buildings at the foot of a spectacular stone outcrop, surrounded by a sea of date palms.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, rugged, barren, bleak, treeless, untamed, rocky, wild, geology, dirt-track, limestone, oasis

PMR-D5894
Oman, Birkat al Mawz: entrance to the village of abandoned mudbrick buildings at the foot of a spectacular stone outcrop, surrounded by a sea of date palms.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, oasis

PMR-D5893
Oman, Birkat al Mawz: view among the date palms. Most of the underplanted bananas have disappeared.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, oasis, palm-trees, grove

PMR-D5892
Oman, Birkat al Mawz: watch towers protruding from the sea of date palms.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, oasis, historic

PMR-D5891
Oman, Birkat al Mawz: view towards Nizwa with part of the modern town.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, rugged, barren, bleak, treeless, untamed, rocky, wild, geology, dirt-track, limestone, oasis

PMR-D5890
Oman, Birkat al Mawz: a village of abandoned mudbrick buildings at the foot of a spectacular stone outcrop, surrounded by a sea of date palms.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, rugged, barren, bleak, treeless, untamed, rocky, wild, geology, dirt-track, limestone, oasis

PMR-D5889
Oman, Birkat al Mawz: a village of abandoned mudbrick buildings at the foot of a spectacular stone outcrop, surrounded by a sea of date palms.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, rugged, barren, bleak, treeless, untamed, rocky, wild, geology, dirt-track, limestone, oasis

PMR-D5888
Oman, Birkat al Mawz: a village of abandoned mudbrick buildings at the foot of a spectacular stone outcrop, surrounded by a sea of date palms.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, rugged, barren, bleak, treeless, untamed, rocky, wild, geology, dirt-track, limestone, oasis

PMR-D5886
Oman: barren mountains dominate the plain east of Nizwa, approaching Birkat al Mawz.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, rugged, barren, bleak, treeless, untamed, rocky, wild, geology, dirt-track, limestone

PMR-D5885
Oman, Nizwa: balconies of the Hotel Al Diyar overlooking the central court and swimming pool.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, accommodation

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

PMR-D5883
Oman, Nizwa: exotic golden pavilion at the entrance to the East Soukh.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, business, trade, architecture, colourful

PMR-D5882
Oman, Nizwa: a corner of the East Soukh devoted to traditional Bahla earthenware pottery, a popular souvenir with visitors.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, business, trade

PMR-D5881
Oman, Nizwa: general view of the modernised bunting-strewn East Soukh.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, business, trade, pottery, souvenirs

PMR-D5880
Oman, Nizwa: strings of bunting decorate the soukh using masses of Omani flags.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, business, trade

PMR-D5879
Oman, Nizwa: traditionally-shaped Bahla earthenware pottery jars displayed in the East Soukh and popular as souvenirs.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, business, trade, pottery, souvenirs

PMR-D5878
Oman, Nizwa: sacks of herbs and spices in the soukh.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, business, trade

PMR-D5877
Oman, Nizwa: sacks of herbs and spices in the soukh.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, business, trade

PMR-D5876
Oman, Nizwa: stall in the soukh offering sacks of spices, with young sales assistants.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate

PMR-D5875
Oman, Nizwa: vegetable stall in the soukh, with owner sitting in the foreground.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, business, trade, greengrocery

PMR-D5874
Oman, Nizwa: shop in the soukh, selling halwa and other Omani sweets and confectionery.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, business, sweetmeats

PMR-D5873
Oman, Nizwa: a young camel about to be driven off in a pick-üp truck by his new owner at the livestock market.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, dromedary, bazaar, soukh

PMR-D5872
Oman, Nizwa: a truckload of young camels at the livestock market.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, dromedary, bazaar, soukh

PMR-D5871
Oman, Nizwa: a truckload of young camels at the livestock market.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, dromedary, bazaar, soukh

PMR-D5870
Oman, Nizwa: young camel being unloaded from a truck at the livestock market.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, dromedary, bazaar, soukh

PMR-D5869
Oman, Jabrin: plan of Jabreen Castle (Gabrin Fort) which dates back to about 1672 and has recently been throughly renovated.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, architecture, fortress, defence, historic

PMR-D5868
Oman, Jabrin: colourfully decorated roof of the dining hall of Jabreen Castle (Gabrin Fort) which dates back to about 1672 and has recently been throughly renovated.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, architecture, fortress, defence, historic, ornate, beams

PMR-D5867
Oman, Jabrin: view of the town, at the foot of barren mountains, from Jabreen Castle.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, architecture, fortress, defence, historic

PMR-D5866
Oman, Jabrin: the entrance to Jabreen Castle (Gabrin Fort) which dates back to about 1672 and has recently been throughly renovated.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, architecture, fortress, defence, historic

PMR-D5865
Oman, Al Hamra: a nearby sea of date palms provides a patch of green.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, oasis, trees, agriculture

PMR-D5864
Oman, Al Hamra: a goat on the roof of an empty building in the old quarter.
Keywords: curiosity, mammal, quadruped

PMR-D5863
Oman, Al Hamra: traditional mud brick buildings in the old quarter are mostly empty and deserted.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, adobe, abandoned, ruin

PMR-D5862
Oman, Al Hamra: traditional mud brick buildings in the old quarter are mostly empty and deserted.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, adobe, abandoned, ruin

PMR-D5861
Oman, Al Hamra: traditional mud brick buildings in the old quarter are mostly empty and deserted.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, adobe, abandoned, ruin

PMR-D5860
A colourful dragonfly in Al Hamra, Oman.
Keywords: red, insect, anisoptera

PMR-D5859
Oman, Al Hamra: traditional mud brick buildings in the old quarter are mostly empty and deserted.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, adobe, abandoned, ruin

PMR-D5858
Oman, Al Hamra: traditional mud brick buildings in the old quarter are mostly empty and deserted.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, adobe, abandoned, ruin

PMR-D5857
Oman, Misfat al Abryeen (Misfah al Abriyin): the village is a green oasis in barren surroundings
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque

PMR-D5856
Oman, Misfat al Abryeen (Misfah al Abriyin): traditional method of keeping water cool, before the time of refrigerators..
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate

PMR-D5855
Oman, Misfat al Abryeen (Misfah al Abriyin): the village stands on a steep hillside; the inhabitants are accustomed to the steps.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque

PMR-D5854
Oman, Misfat al Abryeen (Misfah al Abriyin): the ruined watchtower overlooking the village.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, rugged, barren, bleak, treeless, untamed, rocky, wild, geology, dirt-track, limestone

PMR-D5853
Oman: approaching Wadi Bani Awf in the Western Hajar Mountains (Al Hajar al Gharbi).
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, rugged, barren, bleak, treeless, untamed, rocky, wild, geology, dirt-track, limestone

PMR-D5852
Oman: approaching Wadi Bani Awf in the Western Hajar Mountains (Al Hajar al Gharbi).
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, rugged, barren, bleak, treeless, untamed, rocky, wild, geology, dirt-track, limestone

PMR-D5851
Oman: approaching Wadi Bani Awf in the Western Hajar Mountains (Al Hajar al Gharbi).
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, rugged, barren, bleak, treeless, untamed, rocky, wild, geology, dirt-track, limestone

PMR-D5850
Oman: approaching Wadi Bani Awf in the Western Hajar Mountains (Al Hajar al Gharbi).
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, rugged, barren, bleak, treeless, untamed, rocky, wild, geology, dirt-track, limestone

PMR-D5849
Oman, Al Alamain: the Western Hajar Mountains (Al Hajar al Gharbi) from Sharafat al Alamayn, ca. 2000 metres high.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, rugged, barren, bleak, treeless, untamed, rocky, wild, geology, dirt-track, limestone, panorama

PMR-D5848
Oman, Al Alamain: the Western Hajar Mountains (Al Hajar al Gharbi) from Sharafat al Alamayn, ca. 2000 metres high.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, rugged, barren, bleak, treeless, untamed, rocky, wild, geology, dirt-track, limestone, panorama

PMR-D5847
Oman, Al Alamain: Shorfet Al Alamain (Sharafat al Alamayn) Hotel, ca. 2000 metres high in the Western Hajar Mountains (Al Hajar al Gharbi).
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, rugged, barren, bleak, treeless, untamed, rocky, wild, geology, dirt-track, limestone

PMR-D5846
Oman, Al Alamain: Shorfet Al Alamain (Sharafat al Alamayn) Hotel, ca. 2000 metres high in the Western Hajar Mountains (Al Hajar al Gharbi).
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, rugged, barren, bleak, treeless, untamed, rocky, wild, geology, dirt-track, limestone

PMR-D5845
Oman: Omani drivers, dressed for 2000m. altitude, in the Western Hajar Mountains (Al Hajar al Gharbi).
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, rugged, barren, bleak, treeless, untamed, rocky, wild, geology, dirt-track, limestone

PMR-D5844
Oman: Wadi Bani Awf in the Western Hajar Mountains (Al Hajar al Gharbi).
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, rugged, barren, bleak, treeless, untamed, rocky, wild, geology, dirt-track, limestone

PMR-D5843
Oman: the village of Bilad Sayt in Wadi Bani Awf in the Western Hajar Mountains (Al Hajar al Gharbi).
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, rugged, barren, bleak, treeless, untamed, rocky, wild, geology, dirt-track, limestone, traditional

PMR-D5842
Oman: the village of Bilad Sayt in Wadi Bani Awf in the Western Hajar Mountains (Al Hajar al Gharbi).
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, rugged, barren, bleak, treeless, untamed, rocky, wild, geology, dirt-track, limestone, traditional

PMR-D5841
Oman: Wadi Bani Awf in the Western Hajar Mountains (Al Hajar al Gharbi).
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, rugged, barren, bleak, treeless, untamed, rocky, wild, geology, dirt-track, limestone

PMR-D5840
Oman: Snake Gorge in Wadi Bani Awf in the Western Hajar Mountains (Al Hajar al Gharbi).
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, rugged, barren, bleak, treeless, untamed, rocky, wild, geology, dirt-track, limestone

PMR-D5839
Oman: Snake Gorge in Wadi Bani Awf in the Western Hajar Mountains (Al Hajar al Gharbi).
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, rugged, barren, bleak, treeless, untamed, rocky, wild, geology, dirt-track, limestone

PMR-D5838
Oman: Snake Gorge in Wadi Bani Awf in the Western Hajar Mountains (Al Hajar al Gharbi).
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, rugged, barren, bleak, treeless, untamed, rocky, wild, geology, dirt-track, limestone

PMR-D5837
Oman: Snake Gorge in Wadi Bani Awf in the Western Hajar Mountains (Al Hajar al Gharbi).
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, rugged, barren, bleak, treeless, untamed, rocky, wild, geology, dirt-track, limestone

PMR-D5836
Oman: Snake Gorge in Wadi Bani Awf in the Western Hajar Mountains (Al Hajar al Gharbi).
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, rugged, barren, bleak, treeless, untamed, rocky, wild, geology, dirt-track, limestone

PMR-D5835
Oman: Snake Gorge in Wadi Bani Awf in the Western Hajar Mountains (Al Hajar al Gharbi).
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, rugged, barren, bleak, treeless, untamed, rocky, wild, geology, dirt-track, limestone

PMR-D5834
Oman: Snake Gorge in Wadi Bani Awf in the Western Hajar Mountains (Al Hajar al Gharbi).
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, rugged, barren, bleak, treeless, untamed, rocky, wild, geology, dirt-track, limestone

PMR-D5833
Oman: Wadi Bani Awf in the Western Hajar Mountains (Al Hajar al Gharbi).
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, rugged, barren, bleak, treeless, untamed, rocky, wild, geology, dirt-track

PMR-D5832
Oman: Wadi Bani Awf in the Western Hajar Mountains (Al Hajar al Gharbi).
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, rugged, barren, bleak, treeless, untamed, rocky, wild, geology, dirt-track, limestone

PMR-D5831
Oman: Wadi Bani Awf in the Western Hajar Mountains (Al Hajar al Gharbi).
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, rugged, barren, bleak, treeless, untamed, rocky, wild, geology, dirt-track, limestone

PMR-D5830
Oman: Wadi Bani Awf in the Western Hajar Mountains (Al Hajar al Gharbi).
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, rugged, barren, bleak, treeless, untamed, rocky, wild, geology, dirt-track, limestone

PMR-D5829
Oman: Landcruisers in Wadi Bani Awf in the Western Hajar Mountains (Al Hajar al Gharbi).
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, rugged, barren, bleak, treeless, untamed, rocky, wild, geology, dirt-track, off-road vehicles, limestone

PMR-D5828
Oman: Landcruisers in Wadi Bani Awf in the Western Hajar Mountains (Al Hajar al Gharbi).
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, rugged, barren, bleak, treeless, untamed, rocky, wild, geology, dirt-track, off-road vehicles, limestone

PMR-D5827
Oman: entering Wadi Bani Awf in the Western Hajar Mountains (Al Hajar al Gharbi).
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, rugged, barren, bleak, treeless, untamed, rocky, wild, geology, dirt-track, limestone

PMR-D5826
Oman: entering Wadi Bani Awf in the Western Hajar Mountains (Al Hajar al Gharbi).
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, rugged, barren, bleak, treeless, untamed, rocky, wild, geology, dirt-track, limestone

PMR-D5825
Oman, Nakhal: the river, just below the warm springs of Ain A'Thawwarah, is a popular place for local people to paddle and bathe.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, historic, picturesque, oasis, spa

PMR-D5824
Oman, Nakhal: Omani family enjoying a picnic in the shade near to the warm springs of Ain A'Thawwarah.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, historic, oasis, children, eating, mealtime

PMR-D5823
Oman, Nakhal: view of Nakhal Fortress (Husn Al Heem), dating from pre-Islamic times, showing its full extent and the rocky spur on which it was built.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, historic, picturesque, oasis, defence, fortifications, crenellations

PMR-D5822
Oman, Nakhal: view of Nakhal Fortress (Husn Al Heem), dating from pre-Islamic times, showing the rocky spur on which it was built, with the Omani flag flying proudly.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, historic, picturesque, oasis, defence, fortifications, crenellations

PMR-D5821
Oman, Nakhal: view of Nakhal Fortress (Husn Al Heem), dating from pre-Islamic times, showing the rocky spur on which it was built, with the Omani flag flying proudly.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, historic, picturesque, oasis, defence, fortifications, crenellations

PMR-D5820
Oman, Nakhal: Nakhal Fortress (Husn Al Heem), dating from pre-Islamic times: view from the "keep", with the town and its mosque in the distance.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, historic, picturesque, oasis, defence, fortifications, crenellations

PMR-D5819
Oman, Nakhal: the "keep" and part of the natural rock spur, on which it is built, of Nakhal Fortress (Husn Al Heem), dating from pre-Islamic times.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, historic, picturesque, oasis, defence, fortifications, crenellations

PMR-D5818
Oman, Nakhal: the "keep" and outer walls of Nakhal Fortress (Husn Al Heem), dating from pre-Islamic times, with Jebel Nakhal, a spur of the Western Hajar mountains, behind.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, historic, picturesque, oasis, defence, fortifications

PMR-D5817
Oman, Nakhal: view of the town and its mosque from the walls of the fortress, with Jebel Nakhal, a spur of the Western Hajar mountains, behind.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, historic, picturesque, oasis

PMR-D5816
Oman, Barka: unloading the latest catch from the fishing boats, adjacent to the market.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, port, harbour

PMR-D5815
Oman, Barka: unloading the latest catch from the fishing boats, adjacent to the market.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, port, harbour

PMR-D5814
Oman, Barka: unloading the latest catch from the fishing boats, adjacent to the market.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, port, harbour

PMR-D5813
Oman, Barka: unloading the latest catch from the fishing boats, adjacent to the market.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, port, harbour

PMR-D5812
Sooty Gulls (Larus hemprichii), juveniles and adults, on the water at Barka, Oman.
Keywords: birds, ornithology, seagulls

PMR-D5811
Oman, Barka: unloading the latest catch from the fishing boats, adjacent to the market.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, port, harbour

PMR-D5810
Oman, Barka: unloading the latest catch from the fishing boats, adjacent to the market.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, port, harbour

PMR-D5809
Oman, Barka: unloading the latest catch from the fishing boats, adjacent to the market.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, port, harbour

PMR-D5808
Oman, Barka: varieties of fish on offer in the fish market.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate

PMR-D5807
Oman, Barka: varieties of fish on offer in the fish market.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate

PMR-D5806
Oman, Barka: growers offering their produce in the fruit and vegetable market.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate

PMR-D5805
Oman, Barka: strange produce in the fruit and vegetable market.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate

PMR-D5804
Oman, Muscat: sunset, from the beach.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, peaceful, tranquil

PMR-D5803
Oman, Muscat: the newly-restored Mirani Fort , built by the Portuguese in the 16th century to defend the harbour.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, historic, fortress, defence

PMR-D5802
Oman, Muscat: minaret of the blue-tiled Al Khor Mosque, with the restored Mirani Fort behind, built by the Portuguese in the 16th century.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, historic, fortress, defence

PMR-D5801
Oman, Muscat: Sultan Qaboos' Al Alam Palace in Old Muscat, built in 1972. View from the gardens.
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate

PMR-D5800
White-eared Bulbul (Pycnonotus leucotis) in Muscat.
Keywords: birds, ornithology, wild life, nature

PMR-D5799
Oman, Muscat: one of the arcaded colonnades flanking the approach to Al Alam royal palace, with colourful flowerbeds in the foreground.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque

PMR-D5798
Oman, Muscat: facade of Sultan Qaboos' Al Alam Palace in Old Muscat, built in 1972.
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate

PMR-D5797
Oman, Muscat: a section of the original city walls of Old Muscat, snaking up the hillside, with regular watchtowers built on. Flower gardens adjoining the Sultan's Palace, Al Alam, in the foreground.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, colourful, picturesque, historic

PMR-D5796
Oman, Muscat: a section of the original city walls of Old Muscat, snaking up the hillside, with regular watchtowers built on. Flower gardens adjoining the Sultan's Palace, Al Alam, in the foreground.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, colourful, picturesque, historic

PMR-D5795
Oman, Muscat: the Royal Opera House , inaugurated in 2011. Contractor: Carillion.
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, concerts, music

PMR-D5794
Oman, Muscat: colourful gardens of the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, dedicated on 4th May 2001 (10th Safar 1422).
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, minarets

PMR-D5793
Oman, Muscat: colourful gardens of the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, dedicated on 4th May 2001 (10th Safar 1422).
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, minarets

PMR-D5792
Oman, Muscat: modern hotel in a bay sheltered by by dark, barren mountains, on the coast east of Muscat.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, historic, picturesque, geology, maritime, rocks, cliffs

PMR-D5791
Oman, Muscat: natural bridge in the limestone cliffs, on the coast east of Muscat.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, historic, picturesque, geology, maritime, rocks, cliffs

PMR-D5790
Oman, Muscat: village surrounded by dark, barren crags, on the coast east of Muscat.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, historic, picturesque, geology, maritime, rocks, cliffs

PMR-D5789
Oman, Muscat: village surrounded by dark, barren crags, on the coast east of Muscat.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, historic, picturesque, geology, maritime, rocks, cliffs

PMR-D5788
Oman, Muscat: unusual black rocky outcrop off the coast east of Muscat.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, historic, picturesque, geology, maritime

PMR-D5787
Oman, Muscat: traditional wooden dhow used for trading or pleasure trips, flying the flag of Oman.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, historic, picturesque, ship, boat, maritime

PMR-D2101
Oman, Muscat: the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, dedicated on 4th May 2001 (10th Safar 1422), was built with 300,000 tons of Indian sandstone by Carillion Alawi LLC and took six years and seven months to complete. Oman, Muscat: the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, dedicated on 4th May 2001 (10th Safar 1422), was built with 300,000 tons of Indian sandstone by Carillion Alawi LLC and took six years and seven months to complete.
Keywords: architecture, oil wealth, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, sultanate, Middle East, Gulf State

PMR038K-10
Namibia, Twyfelfontein: African Edelweiss or Desert Edelweiss (Helichrysum roseo) in full flower.
Keywords: botany, flora and fauna, desert flowering plants, flowers of the desert

PMR-D5416b
Swallowtail butterfly (Papilio machaon) on Mount Seeberg, Bavaria.
Keywords: lepidoptera, insect

PMR-D5416a
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Bayrischzell: summit cross of Mount Seeberg (1538 metres), with Mount Wendelstein (1838 metres) in the distance.
Keywords: alpine, outdoor life, trekking, hiking, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range

PMR-D5416
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Bayrischzell: view of the village with Mount Wendelstein (1838 metres) behind, from Mount Seeberg (1538 metres).
Keywords: alpine, outdoor life, trekking, hiking, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range

PMR-D5414
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Bayrischzell: view of the summit of Mount Wendelstein (1838 metres) with cable car station, hostelry and chapel, from Mount Seeberg (1538 metres).
Keywords: alpine, outdoor life, trekking, hiking, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range

PMR-D1242
People's Republic of China, Tibet: Samye Monastery, the first Buddhist monastery in Tibet, founded in the late 8th century in the reign of King Trisong Detsen, is laid out in the form of a mandala, representing the Buddhist cosmos.
View of the monastery and village from a lookout above Hepo Ri.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1240
People's Republic of China, Tibet: Samye Monastery, the first Buddhist monastery in Tibet, founded in the late 8th century in the reign of King Trisong Detsen, is laid out in the form of a mandala, representing the Buddhist cosmos.
View from Hepo Ri Hill, a revered spot.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D5786
Germany, Upper Bavaria: the village of Schliersee reflected in the calm waters of Lake Schlier, seen from the promenade.
Keywords: nature, countryside, picturesque, autumn colours, russet and gold, fall, Golden October, colourful, fallen leaves, long shadows

PMR-D5785
Germany, Upper Bavaria: the village of Schliersee reflected in the calm waters of Lake Schlier, seen from the promenade.
Keywords: nature, countryside, picturesque, autumn colours, russet and gold, fall, Golden October, colourful, fallen leaves, long shadows

PMR-D5784
Germany, Upper Bavaria: the village of Schliersee reflected in the calm waters of Lake Schlier.
Keywords: nature, countryside, picturesque, autumn colours, russet and gold, fall, Golden October, colourful

PMR-D5783
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Birkenstein: view from Mount Birkenstein, above the Kesselalm hut (1285 metres).
Keywords: alpine, outdoor life, trekking, hiking, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range

PMR-D5782
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Birkenstein: view of the village with trees in autumn colours, and the Alps in the background.
Keywords: turning colours, colourful, sunshine, autumn leaves, autumn colours, russet and gold, autumn hues, fall, mountains, geraniums, chalet, fallen leaves

PMR-D5781
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Fischbachau: church with onion dome, the graveyard, and war memorial.
Keywords: countryside, picturesque, autumn colours, russet and gold, fall, Golden October, colourful, cemetery

PMR-D5780
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Fischbachau: the parish church with large onion dome and trees in autumn foliage.
Keywords: picturesque, autumn colours, russet and gold, fall, Golden October, colourful, architecture

PMR-D5779
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Fischbachau: the parish church with large onion dome, the maypole, and trees in autumn foliage.
Keywords: nature, countryside, picturesque, autumn colours, russet and gold, fallen leaves, fall, geraniums, Golden October, colourful

PMR-D5778
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Bayrischzell: parish church, with the peak of Mount Wendelstein (1838 metres) in the background.
Keywords: alpine, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range, geraniums, colourful

PMR-D5777
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Tutzing: view of Lake Starnberg and the distant Alps from the popular picnic spot, Ilkahöhe, with trees in autumn foliage and grazing cattle.
Keywords: turning colours, colourful, sunshine, autumn leaves, autumn colours, russet and gold, autumn hues, fall, panorama, landscape, cows, pasture

PMR-D5776
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Tutzing: view of Lake Starnberg and the distant Alps from the popular picnic spot, Ilkahöhe, with trees in autumn foliage and grazing cattle.
Keywords: turning colours, colourful, sunshine, autumn leaves, autumn colours, russet and gold, autumn hues, fall, panorama, landscape, cows, pasture

PMR-D5775
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Tutzing: grazing cattle and trees in autumn foliage near Ilkahöhe, a popular picnic spot,
Keywords: turning colours, colourful, sunshine, autumn leaves, autumn colours, russet and gold, autumn hues, fall, landscape, cows, pasture

PMR-D5774
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Tutzing: view of Lake Starnberg and the distant Alps from the popular picnic spot, Ilkahöhe, with trees in autumn foliage.
Keywords: turning colours, colourful, sunshine, autumn leaves, autumn colours, russet and gold, autumn hues, fall, fallen leaves, panorama, mountains, landscape

PMR-D5773
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Tutzing: view from under the ancient beech trees on Ilkahöhe, a popular picnic spot, with trees in autumn foliage.
Keywords: turning colours, colourful, sunshine, autumn leaves, autumn colours, russet and gold, autumn hues, fall, long shadows, fallen leaves

PMR-D5772
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Tutzing: golden maple leaves, against a blue sky.
Keywords: trees, turning colours, colourful, sunshine, autumn leaves, autumn colours, russet and gold, autumn hues, fall

PMR-D5771
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Tutzing: view from under the ancient beech trees on Ilkahöhe, a popular picnic spot, with trees in autumn foliage.
Keywords: turning colours, colourful, sunshine, autumn leaves, autumn colours, russet and gold, autumn hues, fall, long shadows, fallen leaves, panorama

PMR-D5770
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Tutzing: view of Lake Starnberg and the distant Alps from the popular picnic spot, Ilkahöhe, with trees in autumn foliage.
Keywords: trees, turning colours, colourful, sunshine, autumn leaves, autumn colours, russet and gold, autumn hues, fall, panorama, mountains, landscape, cattle, cows, pasture

PMR-D5769
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Tutzing: view of Lake Starnberg and the distant Alps from the popular picnic spot, Ilkahöhe, with trees in autumn foliage.
Keywords: turning colours, colourful, sunshine, autumn leaves, autumn colours, russet and gold, autumn hues, fall, panorama, mountains, landscape

PMR-D5768
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Tutzing: view of Lake Starnberg and the distant Alps from the popular picnic spot, Ilkahöhe, with trees in autumn foliage.
Keywords: turning colours, colourful, sunshine, autumn leaves, autumn colours, russet and gold, autumn hues, fall, panorama, mountains, landscape

PMR-D5767
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Tutzing: a shady walk through woods in autumn foliage on the way to Ilkahöhe.
Keywords: trees, turning colours, colourful, sunshine, autumn leaves, autumn colours, russet and gold, autumn hues, fall, long shadows, fallen leaves, hiking, outdoors, activities

PMR-D5766
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Tutzing: a shady walk through woods in autumn foliage on the way to Ilkahöhe.
Keywords: trees, turning colours, colourful, sunshine, autumn leaves, autumn colours, russet and gold, autumn hues, fall, long shadows, fallen leaves

PMR-D5765
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Tutzing: autumn colours and silver birch trees reflected in the tranquil waters of the Deixifurtersee (lake).
Keywords: woods, turning colours, colourful, sunshine, autumn leaves, autumn colours, russet and gold, autumn hues, fall

PMR-D5764
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Tutzing: autumn colours reflected in the tranquil waters of the Deixifurtersee (lake).
Keywords: trees, woods, turning colours, colourful, sunshine, autumn leaves, russet and gold, autumn hues, fall

PMR-D5763
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Tutzing: beech tree leaves turning to bronze, against a blue sky.
Keywords: trees, woods, turning colours, colourful, sunshine, autumn leaves, autumn colours, russet and gold, autumn hues, fall

PMR-D5762
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Tutzing: autumn colours reflected in the tranquil waters of the Deixifurtersee (lake).
Keywords: trees, woods, turning colours, colourful, sunshine, autumn leaves, autumn colours, russet and gold, autumn hues, fall

PMR-D5761
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Tutzing: felled tree logs awaiting collection, with vivid autumn foliage in the background.
Keywords: trees, woods, turning colours, colourful, sunshine, autumn leaves, autumn colours, russet and gold, autumn hues, fall

PMR-D5755
Turkey: sailing boat "Bahriyeli" in the Aegean Sea near the Island of Astypalaia during a force 6 Meltemi wind.
Keywords: maritime, Aegean , cruising, Bahriyeli C, picturesque, turbulence, choppy sea, waves

PMR-D5753
Turkey, Mugla: mountainous scenery as seen from the aircraft on the approach to Bodrum.
Keywords: picturesque, heritage, countryside, nature, rocky

PMR-D5752
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Ismaning: aerial view of part of the west basin of Ismaning Reservoir (Ismaninger Speichersee), a protected nature reserve, bird sanctuary and Ramsar Site. The fish ponds on the left are much used by nesting water fowl.
Keywords: nature, countryside, ornithology, ducks, geese, eclipse

PMR-D5743
Turkey, Marmoris: the castle, built in 1522, in the reign of Suleiman the Magnificent, stands on the site of age-old defensive installations. It now houses an ethnographical museum. Plants and palm trees in the well-tended gardens, with the keep in the background.
Keywords: port, harbour, holiday resort, marina, yachts, boats, picturesque, colourful, heritage, historic, fortress, crenellations, culture

PMR-D5742
Turkey, Marmoris: the castle, built in 1522, in the reign of Suleiman the Magnificent, stands on the site of age-old defensive installations. It now houses an ethnographical museum. The keep, flying the Turkish flag.
Keywords: port, harbour, holiday resort, marina, yachts, boats, picturesque, colourful, heritage, historic, fortress, crenellations, culture

PMR-D5741
Turkey, Marmoris: the castle, built in 1522, in the reign of Suleiman the Magnificent, stands on the site of age-old defensive installations. It now houses an ethnographical museum. View of the fortifications from the keep.
Keywords: port, harbour, holiday resort, marina, yachts, boats, picturesque, colourful, heritage, historic, fortress, crenellations, culture

PMR-D5740
Turkey, Marmoris: three of the fleet of "Bahriyeli" sailing boats at their home berths.
Keywords: port, harbour, holiday resort, marina, yachts, boats, picturesque, colourful, heritage, historic, fortress, crenellations, culture

PMR-D5739
Turkey, Marmoris: viiew of the main jetty, with assorted pleasure craft offering sea trips, from the castle walls.
Keywords: port, harbour, holiday resort, marina, yachts, boats, picturesque, colourful, heritage, historic, fortress, crenellations, culture

PMR-D5738
Turkey, Marmoris: the castle, built in 1522, in the reign of Suleiman the Magnificent, stands on the site of age-old defensive installations. It now houses an ethnographical museum. View along the defence walls, with a display of wine amphorae under the red roof.
Keywords: port, harbour, holiday resort, marina, yachts, boats, picturesque, colourful, heritage, historic, fortress, crenellations, culture

PMR-D5737
Turkey, Marmoris: the castle, built in 1522, in the reign of Suleiman the Magnificent, stands on the site of age-old defensive installations. It now houses an ethnographical museum.
View of the keep and castle gardens from the walls.
Keywords: port, harbour, holiday resort, marina, yachts, boats, picturesque, colourful, heritage, historic, fortress, crenellations, culture

PMR-D5736
Turkey, Marmoris: view of the yachts, moored on the quayside, from the castle walls.
Keywords: port, harbour, holiday resort, marina, yachts, boats, picturesque, colourful, heritage, historic, fortress, culture

PMR-D5735
Turkey, Marmoris: the castle, built in 1522, in the reign of Suleiman the Magnificent, stands on the site of age-old defensive installations. It now houses an ethnographical museum. Gardens in the enclosed courtyard.
Keywords: port, harbour, holiday resort, marina, yachts, boats, picturesque, colourful, heritage, historic, fortress, crenellations, culture

PMR-D5734
Turkey, Marmoris: yachts and pleasure cruise boats moored on the quayside, with the town rising behind.
Keywords: port, harbour, holiday resort, marina, yachts, boats, picturesque, colourful, culture

PMR-D5733
Turkey, Marmoris: the castle, built in 1522, in the reign of Suleiman the Magnificent, stands on the site of age-old defensive installations. It now houses an ethnographical museum.
Red fishing boat, moored on the quayside, in the foreground.
Keywords: port, harbour, holiday resort, marina, yachts, boats, picturesque, colourful, heritage, historic, fortress, crenellations, culture

PMR-D5732
Turkey, Bozburun: hibiscus flowers on the promenade with mosque and minaret in the background.
Keywords: port, harbour, holiday resort, marina, yachts, boats, picturesque, colourful, heritage

PMR-D5731
Turkey, Bozburun: view of the harbour with sailing ship "Bahriyeli".
Keywords: port, harbour, holiday resort, marina, yachts, boats, picturesque, colourful, heritage, reflections

PMR-D5730
Turkey, Bozburun: view of the harbour with mosque and minaret in the background.
Keywords: port, harbour, holiday resort, marina, yachts, boats, picturesque, colourful, heritage, reflections

PMR-D5729
Turkey, Bozburun: view of the harbour with rows of moored yachts and fishing boats.
Keywords: port, harbour, holiday resort, marina, yachts, boats, picturesque, colourful, heritage, reflections

PMR-D5728
Turkey, Bozburun: view of the harbour with mosque and minaret in the background.
Keywords: port, harbour, holiday resort, marina, yachts, boats, picturesque, colourful, heritage

PMR-D5727
Greece, Island of Symi, Gialos: Orthodox church on the headland between the two bays.
Keywords: Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, harbour, island hopping, architecture, picturesque

PMR-D5726
Greece, Island of Symi: classical facades on the quayside at Gialos.
Keywords: Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, harbour, island hopping, architecture, picturesque, colourful, boats

PMR-D5725
Greece, Island of Symi, Gialos: Orthodox church and belltower dominate the headland between the two bays.
Keywords: Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, harbour, island hopping, architecture, picturesque

PMR-D5724
Greece, Island of Symi: Bahriyeli sailing boats anchored in a small, rocky cove.
Keywords: Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, moorings, island hopping, colourful, ship

PMR-D5723
Greece, Island of Symi: Bahriyeli sailing boats anchored in a small, rocky cove.
Keywords: Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, moorings, island hopping, colourful, ship

PMR-D5722
Greece, Island of Symi: Bahriyeli sailing boats leaving Panormitis, showing the narrow entrance to the harbour.
Keywords: Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, colourful, ship, coast

PMR-D5721
Greece, Island of Symi: Bahriyeli sailing boats leaving Panormitis.
Keywords: Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, colourful, ship, coast

PMR-D5720
Greece, Island of Symi: inter-island ferry, "Symi" loading at Panormitis.
Keywords: Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, harbour, moorings, island hopping, colourful, ship, boat

PMR-D5719
Greece, Island of Amorgos: Agios Panteleimon overlooks the entrance to the bay and is seen by every boat entering the harbour.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, heritage, Cyclades, colourful, architecture, church, Orthodox

PMR-D5718
Greece, Island of Amorgos: an inter-island catamaran of Cosmote, Hellenic Seaways, about to enter the harbour of Katapola.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, boat, speed, Cycladen

PMR-D5717
White and red hybrid hibiscus flower on Amorgos island.
Keywords: colourful, fragrant, delicate, beauty, botanical

PMR-D5716
Greece, Island of Amorgos: view of the port of Katapola and its bay.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, Cyclades, panorama

PMR-D5715
Greece, Island of Amorgos: the fortified monastery of Chozoviotissa, built into the cliffs in the year 1088 by the Byzantine Emperor Alexis Komnenus. It houses several churches and more than 100 rooms.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, heritage, Cyclades, architecture, Orthodox, monks, isolated

PMR-D5714
Greece, Island of Amorgos: view of the steep coast from the path up to the fortified monastery of Chozoviotissa.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, heritage, Cyclades

PMR-D5713
Greece, Island of Amorgos: the fortified monastery of Chozoviotissa, built into the cliffs in the year 1088 by the Byzantine Emperor Alexis Komnenus. It houses several churches and more than 100 rooms. View from the path up the cliffside.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, heritage, Cyclades, architecture, Orthodox, monks, isolated

PMR-D5712
Greece, Island of Amorgos: the fortified monastery of Chozoviotissa, built into the cliffs in the year 1088 by the Byzantine Emperor Alexis Komnenus. It houses several churches and more than 100 rooms. View from the path up the cliffside.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, heritage, Cyclades, architecture, Orthodox, monks, isolated

PMR-D5711
Greece, Island of Amorgos: the fortified monastery of Chozoviotissa, built into the cliffs in the year 1088 by the Byzantine Emperor Alexis Komnenus. It houses several churches and more than 100 rooms.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, heritage, Cyclades, architecture, Orthodox, monks, isolated

PMR-D5710
Greece, Island of Amorgos: the fortified monastery of Chozoviotissa, built into the cliffs in the year 1088 by the Byzantine Emperor Alexis Komnenus. It houses several churches and more than 100 rooms.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, heritage, Cyclades, architecture, Orthodox, monks, isolated

PMR-D5709
Greece, Island of Amorgos: path down to the coast and monastery from the hilltop village of Chora, 300 metres above the sea.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, heritage, Cyclades

PMR-D5708
Greece, Island of Amorgos: a typical street in the hilltop village of Chora, 300 metres above the harbour, with its dazzling white houses.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, heritage, Cyclades, colourful, architecture

PMR-D5707
Greece, Island of Amorgos: the Venetian fortification, Apano Kastro, built in 1290, rises above the centre of the hilltop village of Chora, 300 metres above the harbour.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, heritage, Cyclades, colourful, architecture

PMR-D5706
Greece, Island of Amorgos: pavement cafe in the hilltop village of Chora, 300 metres above the harbour.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, heritage, Cyclades, colourful, architecture

PMR-D5705
Greece, Island of Amorgos: ornate belltower of one of the older Orthodox churches in Katapola.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, heritage, Cyclades, colourful, architecture

PMR-D5704
Greece, Island of Amorgos: early morning view of the twin belltowers and dome of the Orthodox church at Katapola.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, heritage, Cyclades, colourful, architecture

PMR-D5703
Greece, Island of Amorgos: early morning view of the harbour and moored fishing boats at Katapola.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, heritage, Cyclades, colourful

PMR-D5702
Greece, Island of Amorgos: early morning view of the harbour and moored fishing boats at Katapola.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, heritage, Cyclades, colourful

PMR-D5701
Greece, Island of Amorgos: early morning view of the harbour and moored sailing boats at Katapola.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, heritage, Cyclades, colourful

PMR-D5700
Greece, Island of Milos: sailing ship "Bahriyeli" leaving the coastal cliffs.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, heritage, Cyclades, Venus de Milo, boats

PMR-D5699
Greece, Island of Milos: the bizarre volcanic rock formations in the sea at Arkoudes resemble threatening sea monsters.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, heritage, Cyclades, Venus de Milo, colourful, geology, vulcanism, fantasy

PMR-D5698
Greece, Island of Milos: the bizarre volcanic rock formations in the sea at Arkoudes resemble threatening sea monsters.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, heritage, Cyclades, Venus de Milo, colourful, geology, vulcanism, fantasy

PMR-D5697
Greece, Island of Milos: colourful fishermen's cottages at Klima.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, heritage, Cyclades, Venus de Milo, dwellings

PMR-D5696
Greece, Island of Milos: sailing ship Bahriyeli leaving the harbour of Adamas, with the town in the background.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, heritage, Cyclades, Venus de Milo, fenders

PMR-D5695
Yellow-legged Gull (Larus michahellis) in flight.
Keywords: ornithology, birds, seagulls, wingspan

PMR-D5694
Greece, Island of Milos: sailing ship Bahriyeli in the harbour of Adamas, with the town in the background.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, heritage, Cyclades, Venus de Milo, fenders

PMR-D5693
Greece, Island of Milos: belltower and the little Orthodox church, overlooking the bay at Provatas on the south coast.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, heritage, Cyclades, Venus de Milo, colourful

PMR-D5692
Greece, Island of Milos: belltower of the Orthodox church, overlooking the bay at Provatas on the south coast.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, heritage, Cyclades, Venus de Milo, colourful

PMR-D5691
Greece, Island of Milos: view of the beach and headland at Provatas, on the south coast.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, heritage, Cyclades, Venus de Milo, colourful, sand, bathing, volcanic

PMR-D5690
Greece, Island of Milos: a secluded rocky cove with ideal bathing beach at Provatas, on the south coast.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, heritage, Cyclades, Venus de Milo, colourful, sand, bathing, peaceful, tranquil

PMR-D5689
Greece, Island of Milos: beach houses at Provatas, on the south coast.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, heritage, Cyclades, Venus de Milo, colourful, sand, bathing

PMR-D5688
Greece, Island of Milos: the beach at Provatas, on the south coast.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, heritage, Cyclades, Venus de Milo, colourful, sand, bathing

PMR-D5687
Greece, Island of Milos: view of the beach and headland at Provatas, on the south coast.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, heritage, Cyclades, Venus de Milo, colourful, sand, bathing

PMR-D5686
Greece, Island of Milos: the port of Adamas, from the harbour, with fishing boat in the foreground.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, heritage, Cyclades, geology, vulcanism, Venus de Milo

PMR-D5685
Greece, Island of Milos, Pollonia: view of the beach and the town across the bay.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, heritage, Cyclades, Venus de Milo, picturesque, colourful, sand, bathing

PMR-D5684
Greece, Island of Milos, Pollonia: vivid bougainvillea flowers against the blue sky.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, heritage, Cyclades, Venus de Milo, picturesque, colourful

PMR-D5683
Greece, Island of Milos, Pollonia: the jetty, with small boat moorings.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, heritage, Cyclades, Venus de Milo, picturesque, colourful, port, harbour

PMR-D5682
Greece, Island of Milos, Pollonia: view of the port from across the bay, with fishing boat in the foreground.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, heritage, Cyclades, Venus de Milo, picturesque, colourful

PMR-D5681
Greece, Island of Milos, Pollonia: steps down to the promenade.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, heritage, Cyclades, Venus de Milo, picturesque, colourful

PMR-D5680
Greece, Island of Milos, Pollonia: fishing boats moored to the jetty.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, heritage, Cyclades, Venus de Milo, picturesque, colourful, port, harbour

PMR-D5679
Greece, Island of Milos, Pollonia: the jetty, with small boat moorings, from a waterside restaurant.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, heritage, Cyclades, Venus de Milo, picturesque, colourful, port, harbour

PMR-D5678
Greece, Island of Milos, Pollonia: the jetty, with small boat moorings.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, heritage, Cyclades, Venus de Milo, picturesque, colourful, port, harbour

PMR-D5677
Greece, Island of Milos: ruins of an early Bronze Age settlement at Phylakopi, near the ancient town of Apollonia (today: Pollonia) which was in use from the 3rd millennium BC until ca. 1200 BC. Ceramic finds show evidence of Minoan, and later Mycenaean, influence. Part of the well-preserved, 2-metre-thick southern defensive wall.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, heritage, Cyclades, Venus de Milo, excavations, archeology, culture

PMR-D5676
Greece, Island of Milos: ruins of an early Bronze Age settlement at Phylakopi, near the ancient town of Apollonia (today: Pollonia) which was in use from the 3rd millennium BC until ca. 1200 BC. Ceramic finds show evidence of Minoan, and later Mycenaean, influence. Part of the well-preserved, 2-metre-thick southern defensive wall.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, heritage, Cyclades, Venus de Milo, excavations, archeology, culture

PMR-D5675
Greece, Island of Milos: ruins of an early Bronze Age settlement at Phylakopi, near the ancient town of Apollonia (today: Pollonia) which was in use from the 3rd millennium BC until ca. 1200 BC. Ceramic finds show evidence of Minoan, and later Mycenaean, influence.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, heritage, Cyclades, Venus de Milo, excavations, archeology, culture

PMR-D5674
Greece, Island of Milos: ruins of an early Bronze Age settlement at Phylakopi, near the ancient town of Apollonia (today: Pollonia) which was in use from the 3rd millennium BC until ca. 1200 BC. Ceramic finds show evidence of Minoan, and later Mycenaean, influence.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, heritage, Cyclades, Venus de Milo, excavations, archeology, culture

PMR-D5672
Greece, Island of Milos: open air restaurant overlooking the harbour at Mandrakia, with the white cliffs of Sarakiniko in the distance.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, heritage, Cyclades, Venus de Milo, colourful

PMR-D5671
Greece, Island of Milos: fishing boat returning to Mandrakia, dwarfed by a volcanic cliff.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, heritage, Cyclades, Venus de Milo, colourful, Geology, vulcanism

PMR-D5670
Greece, Island of Milos: the volcanic rocks at Mandrakia form bizarre shapes and colours..
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, heritage, Cyclades, Venus de Milo, colourful, geology, vulcanism

PMR-D5669
Greece, Island of Milos: the belltower of the church at Mandrakia, a fishing village.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, heritage, Cyclades, Venus de Milo, colourful, architecture

PMR-D5668
Greece, Island of Milos: the outer harbour at Mandrakia, a fishing village.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, heritage, Cyclades, Venus de Milo, colourful, boats

PMR-D5667
Greece, Island of Milos: the tiny inner harbour at Mandrakia, a fishing village, with its gaily painted steps.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, heritage, Cyclades, Venus de Milo, colourful

PMR-D5666
Greece, Island of Milos: the tiny inner harbour at Mandrakia, a fishing village, with its gaily painted steps.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, heritage, Cyclades, Venus de Milo, colourful

PMR-D5665
Greece, Island of Milos: the tiny inner harbour at Mandrakia, a fishing village.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, heritage, Cyclades, Venus de Milo, colourful, boats

PMR-D5664
Greece, Island of Milos: the tiny inner harbour at Mandrakia, a fishing village.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, heritage, Cyclades, Venus de Milo, colourful, boats

PMR-D5663
Greece, Island of Milos: the tiny inner harbour at Mandrakia, a fishing village.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, heritage, Cyclades, Venus de Milo, colourful, boats

PMR-D5662
Greece, Island of Milos: the brilliant white volcanic rocks at Sarakiniko. on the south coast.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, heritage, Cyclades, geology, vulcanism, Venus de Milo

PMR-D5661
Greece, Island of Milos: the brilliant white volcanic rocks at Sarakiniko. on the south coast, are popular with bathers and sun-worshippers.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, heritage, Cyclades, geology, vulcanism, Venus de Milo, swimming, sunbathing, colourful, sun trap, paddling, cliffs

PMR-D5660
Greece, Island of Milos: picnickers enjoying the shade of a solitary tree among the brilliant white volcanic rocks at Sarakiniko. on the south coast.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, heritage, Cyclades, geology, vulcanism, Venus de Milo

PMR-D5659
Greece, Island of Milos: the spectacular White Canyon, formed of brilliant white volcanic rocks at Sarakiniko. on the south coast, with one of the caves used by the pirates who took over the island briefly, around 1580.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, heritage, Cyclades, geology, vulcanism, Venus de Milo, lair

PMR-D5658
Greece, Island of Milos: the spectacular White Canyon, formed of brilliant white volcanic rocks at Sarakiniko. on the south coast.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, heritage, Cyclades, geology, vulcanism, Venus de Milo

PMR-D5657
Greece, Island of Milos: the spectacular White Canyon, formed of brilliant white volcanic rocks at Sarakiniko. on the south coast.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, heritage, Cyclades, geology, vulcanism, Venus de Milo

PMR-D5656
Greece, Island of Milos: the spectacular White Canyon, formed of brilliant white volcanic rocks at Sarakiniko. on the south coast.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, heritage, Cyclades, geology, vulcanism, Venus de Milo

PMR-D5655
Sea Daffodil (Pancratium maritimum) on the island if Milos.
Keywords: botany, wild flowers, nature, scented, Sand Daffodil, Sand Lily, Lily of St. Nicholas

PMR-D5654
Greece, Island of Milos: the brilliant white volcanic rocks at Sarakiniko. on the south coast, have weathered into bizarre shapes, as in the case of these cliffs.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, heritage, Cyclades, geology, vulcanism, Venus de Milo

PMR-D5653
Greece, Island of Milos: the brilliant white volcanic rocks at Sarakiniko. on the south coast, have weathered into bizarre shapes. Some succulunt plants manage to survive in these barren conditions.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, heritage, Cyclades, geology, vulcanism, Venus de Milo

PMR-D5652
Greece, Island of Milos: the brilliant white volcanic rocks at Sarakiniko. on the south coast, are popular with bathers and sun-worshippers.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, heritage, Cyclades, geology, vulcanism, Venus de Milo, swimming, sunbathing, colourful, sun trap, paddling, cliffs

PMR-D5651
Greece, Island of Milos: the brilliant white volcanic rocks at Sarakiniko. on the south coast, have weathered into bizarre shapes. Some succulunt plants manage to survive in these barren conditions.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, heritage, Cyclades, geology, vulcanism, Venus de Milo

PMR-D5650
Greece, Island of Milos: the brilliant white volcanic rocks at Sarakiniko. on the south coast, have weathered into bizarre shapes.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, heritage, Cyclades, geology, vulcanism, Venus de Milo

PMR-D5649
Greece, Island of Milos: the brilliant white volcanic rocks at Sarakiniko. on the south coast, have weathered into bizarre shapes.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, heritage, Cyclades, geology, vulcanism, Venus de Milo

PMR-D5648
Greece, Island of Milos: the brilliant white volcanic rocks at Sarakiniko. on the south coast, have weathered into bizarre shapes.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, heritage, Cyclades, geology, vulcanism, Venus de Milo

PMR-D5647
Greece, Island of Milos: the brilliant white volcanic rocks at Sarakiniko. on the south coast, are popular with bathers and sun-worshippers.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, heritage, Cyclades, geology, vulcanism, Venus de Milo, swimming, sunbathing, colourful

PMR-D5646
Greece, Island of Milos: the white volcanic rocks at Sarakiniko. on the south coast, have weathered into bizarre shapes.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, heritage, Cyclades, geology, vulcanism, Venus de Milo

PMR-D5645
Greece, Island of Milos: the white volcanic rocks at Sarakiniko. on the south coast, have weathered into bizarre shapes.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, heritage, Cyclades, geology, vulcanism, Venus de Milo

PMR-D5644
Greece, Island of Milos: the white volcanic rocks at Sarakiniko. on the south coast, have weathered into bizarre shapes.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, heritage, Cyclades, geology, vulcanism, Venus de Milo

PMR-D5643
Greece, Island of Milos: the white volcanic rocks at Sarakiniko. on the south coast, have weathered into bizarre shapes.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, heritage, Cyclades, geology, vulcanism, Venus de Milo

PMR-D5642
Greece, Island of Milos: the white volcanic rocks at Sarakiniko. on the south coast, have weathered into bizarre shapes.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, heritage, Cyclades, geology, vulcanism, Venus de Milo

PMR-D5641
Greece, Island of Milos: the white volcanic rocks at Sarakiniko. on the south coast, have weathered into bizarre shapes.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, heritage, Cyclades, geology, vulcanism, Venus de Milo

PMR-D5640
Greece, Island of Milos: the white volcanic rocks at Sarakiniko. on the south coast, have weathered into bizarre shapes.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, heritage, Cyclades, geology, vulcanism, Venus de Milo

PMR-D5639
Greece, Island of Milos: the brilliant white volcanic rocks at Sarakiniko. on the south coast, are popular with bathers and sun-worshippers.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, heritage, Cyclades, geology, vulcanism, Venus de Milo, swimming, sunbathing, colourful

PMR-D5638
Greece, Island of Milos: the brilliant white volcanic rocks at Sarakiniko. on the south coast, have weathered into bizarre shapes.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, heritage, Cyclades, geology, vulcanism, Venus de Milo

PMR-D5637
Greece, Island of Milos: the port of Adamas, from the harbour, with fishing boat in the foreground.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, heritage, Cyclades, geology, vulcanism, Venus de Milo

PMR-D5636
Greece, Island of Milos, Tripiti: Roman amphitheatre, probably built in the 3rd century BC by the inhabitants of the ancient city of Klima, with seating for 7000 spectators. View of the orchestra, proscenium and scene building from above.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, heritage, Cyclades, Venus de Milo, Klema, archeology, stone carving, historic, drama

PMR-D5635
Greece, Island of Milos, Tripiti: Roman amphitheatre, probably built in the 3rd century BC by the inhabitants of the ancient city of Klima, with seating for 7000 spectators. The orchestra, with part of the seating terraces.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, heritage, Cyclades, Venus de Milo, Klema, archeology, stone carving, historic, drama

PMR-D5634
Greece, Island of Milos, Tripiti: Roman amphitheatre, probably built in the 3rd century BC by the inhabitants of the ancient city of Klima, with seating for 7000 spectators. The proscenium, which would have originally been covered with wooden boards.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, heritage, Cyclades, Venus de Milo, Klema, archeology, stone carving, historic, drama

PMR-D5633
Greece, Island of Milos, Tripiti: Roman amphitheatre, probably built in the 3rd century BC by the inhabitants of the ancient city of Klima, with seating for 7000 spectators. Part of the reconstructed, ornately carved, scene building, which stood two storeys high.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, heritage, Cyclades, Venus de Milo, Klema, archeology, stone carving, historic, drama

PMR-D5632
Greece, Island of Milos, Tripiti: Roman amphitheatre, probably built in the 3rd century BC by the inhabitants of the ancient city of Klima, with seating for 7000 spectators. View from above.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, heritage, Cyclades, Venus de Milo, Klema, archeology, stone carving, historic, drama

PMR-D5631
Greece, Island of Milos, Tripiti: early Christian catacombes, dating from 1st to 6th centuries AD, and belonging to the ancient town of Klema. View of a stone sarcophagus with broken cover.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, heritage, Cyclades, geology, Venus de Milo, graves, sarcophagus, burial, underground

PMR-D5630
Greece, Island of Milos, Tripiti: early Christian catacombes, dating from 1st to 6th centuries AD, and belonging to the ancient town of Klema. View of a large "Arcosolia" ("arched") grave niche.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, heritage, Cyclades, geology, Venus de Milo, graves, sarcophagus, burial, underground

PMR-D5629
Greece, Island of Milos, Tripiti: early Christian catacombes, dating from 1st to 6th centuries AD, and belonging to the ancient town of Klema. View of an "Arcosolia" ("arched") grave niche.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, heritage, Cyclades, geology, Venus de Milo, graves, sarcophagus, burial, underground

PMR-D5628
Greece, Island of Milos, Tripiti: early Christian catacombes, dating from 1st to 6th centuries AD, and belonging to the ancient town of Klema. A gallery of "Arcosolia" ("arched") grave niches.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, heritage, Cyclades, geology, Venus de Milo, graves, sarcophagus, burial, underground

PMR-D5627
Greece, Island of Milos: view of the bay and natural harbour from the hillside above, with opuntia cactus in the foreground.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, heritage, Cyclades, geology, vulcanism, Venus de Milo

PMR-D5626
Greece, Island of Milos: yachts in the harbour of Adamas, reflected in the water.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, heritage, Cyclades, geology, vulcanism, Venus de Milo

PMR-D5625
Greece, Island of Milos: the port of Adamas, reflected in the waters of the harbour, with its rows of moored yachts.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, heritage, Cyclades, geology, vulcanism, Venus de Milo

PMR-D5624
Greece, Island of Milos: the port of Adamas, reflected in the waters of the harbour, with its rows of moored yachts.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, heritage, Cyclades, geology, vulcanism, Venus de Milo

PMR-D5623
Greece, Island of Milos: the port of Adamas, reflected in the waters of the harbour, with its rows of moored yachts.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, heritage, Cyclades, geology, vulcanism, Venus de Milo

PMR-D5622
Greece, Island of Milos: the twin towers and dome of the Orthodox church of Tripiti, lit by the setting sun.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, heritage, Cyclades, geology, vulcanism, Venus de Milo

PMR-D5621
Greece, Island of Milos: view of the port of Adamas from above.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, heritage, Cyclades, geology, vulcanism, Venus de Milo

PMR-D5620
Greece, Island of Milos: the town of Tripiti, spread along the ridge, with the colourful fishermen's houses in the village of Klima, at the foot of the hill.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, heritage, Cyclades, geology, vulcanism, Venus de Milo

PMR-D5619
Greece, Island of Milos: the town of Tripiti, spread along the ridge, with the colourful fishermen's houses in the village of Klima, at the foot of the hill.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, heritage, Cyclades, geology, vulcanism, Venus de Milo

PMR-D5618
Greece, Island of Milos: part of the town of Tripiti, one of whose churches surmounts the hill.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, heritage, Cyclades, geology, vulcanism, Venus de Milo

PMR-D5617
Greece, Island of Milos: rising abruptly from the sea, this volcanic rock formation at Glaronissia on the north coast is visible from afar.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, heritage, Cyclades, geology, vulcanism

PMR-D5616
Greece, Island of Milos: the white, volcanic cliffs, rock formations and caves at Kleftiko, on the south-west coast, can only be reached from the sea.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, heritage, Cyclades, geology, vulcanism, Venus de Milo

PMR-D5615
Greece, Island of Milos: the white, volcanic cliffs, rock formations and caves at Kleftiko, on the south-west coast, can only be reached from the sea.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, heritage, Cyclades, geology, vulcanism, Venus de Milo

PMR-D5614
Greece, Island of Milos: the white, volcanic cliffs, rock formations and caves at Kleftiko, on the south-west coast, can only be reached from the sea.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, heritage, Cyclades, geology, vulcanism, Venus de Milo

PMR-D5613
Greece, Island of Milos: the white, volcanic cliffs, rock formations and caves at Kleftiko, on the south-west coast, can only be reached from the sea.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, heritage, Cyclades, geology, vulcanism, Venus de Milo

PMR-D5612
Greece, Island of Milos: the white, volcanic cliffs, rock formations and caves at Kleftiko, on the south-west coast, can only be reached from the sea.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, heritage, Cyclades, geology, vulcanism, Venus de Milo

PMR-D5611
Greece, Island of Milos: the white, volcanic cliffs, rock formations and caves at Kleftiko, on the south-west coast, can only be reached from the sea.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, heritage, Cyclades, geology, vulcanism, Venus de Milo

PMR-D5610
Greece, Island of Milos: the white, volcanic cliffs, rock formations and caves at Kleftiko, on the south-west coast, can only be reached from the sea.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, heritage, Cyclades, geology, vulcanism, Venus de Milo

PMR-D5609
Greece, Island of Milos: the white, volcanic cliffs, rock formations and caves at Kleftiko, on the south-west coast, can only be reached from the sea.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, heritage, Cyclades, geology, vulcanism, Venus de Milo

PMR-D5608
Greece, Island of Milos: the white, volcanic cliffs, rock formations and caves at Kleftiko, on the south-west coast, can only be reached from the sea.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, heritage, Cyclades, geology, vulcanism, Venus de Milo

PMR-D5607
Greece: "a painted ship upon a painted ocean". Sunlight reflected as silver on the sea's surface, with distant sailing ship.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, heritage, Cyclades, calm, peaceful, tranquil, solitary, moonlight

PMR-D5606
Greece, Island of Folegandros, bizarre volcanic rock formations on the coastal cliffs.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, heritage, Cyclades, geology, vulcanism

PMR-D5605
Greece, Island of Folegandros, Chora: a typical example of the immaculate streets.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, heritage, Cyclades

PMR-D5604
Greece, Island of Folegandros, Chora: colourful pavement cafe with overhanging flowers.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, heritage, Cyclades

PMR-D5603
Greece, Island of Folegandros, Chora: street bar with flowering bougainvillea and dome of Orthodox church in the background.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, heritage, Cyclades

PMR-D5602
Greece, Island of Folegandros, Chora: colourful pavement cafe with Orthodox church in the background.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, heritage, Cyclades

PMR-D5601
Greece, Island of Folegandros: the zig-zag flight of whitewashed steps leading up to the Orthodox church, from Chora.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, heritage, Cyclades

PMR-D5600
Greece, Island of Folegandros: view of Chora with the zig-zag flight of whitewashed steps leading up to the Orthodox church, from the valley.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, heritage, Cyclades

PMR-D5599
Greece, Island of Folegandros: mountainside terraces no longer in use.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, heritage, Cyclades, agriculture

PMR-D5598
Greece, Island of Folegandros: this row of colourful terraced houses in Chora is the principal postcard theme.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, colourful, heritage, Cyclades, dwellings, photogenic

PMR-D5597
Greece, Island of Folegandros: a church dome in Chora with palm fronds and bougainvillea flowers.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, colourful, heritage, Cyclades

PMR-D5596
Greece, Island of Folegandros: outside stairs save living space, as in this house in Chora with its shade-giving tree in the yard.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, colourful, heritage, Cyclades

PMR-D5595
Greece, Island of Folegandros: a typical neatly-kept street in Chora.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, colourful, heritage, Cyclades

PMR-D5594
Greece, Island of Folegandros: this row of colourful terraced houses in Chora is the principal postcard theme.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, colourful, heritage, Cyclades, dwellings, photogenic

PMR-D5593
Greece, Island of Folegandros: a zig-zag flight of whitewashed steps leads up to the Orthodox church from the main town, Chora.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, heritage, Cyclades

PMR-D5592
Greece, Island of Folegandros: the bay at Karavostasis with flowering oleanders in the foreground.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, colourful, heritage, Cyclades

PMR-D5591
Greece, Island of Folegandros: the beach at Karavostasis, with moored sailing ships across the bay.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, colourful, heritage, Cyclades

PMR-D5590
Greece, Island of Folegandros: the beach at Karavostasis.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, colourful, heritage, Cyclades, bathing, sand, sunbathing

PMR-D5589
Greece, Island of Folegandros: the harbour at Karavostasis with a row of moored boats.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, colourful, heritage, Cyclades

PMR-D5588
Greece, Island of Santorini: the cliff-top village of Oia on its red volcanic rocks, with a small harbour below.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, colourful, heritage, Cyclades, Thera, Thira

PMR-D5587
Greece, Island of Santorini: a jetty at Oia, with a view along the cliffs to Fira, on the other side of the caldera.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, colourful, heritage, Cyclades, Thera, Thira

PMR-D5586
Greece, Island of Santorini: the cliff-top village of Oia, with a distant view of Fira, across the caldera.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, colourful, heritage, Cyclades, Thera, Thira

PMR-D5585
Greece, Island of Santorini: a plethora of church belltowers and domes in Oia.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, colourful, heritage, Cyclades, Thera, Thira

PMR-D5584
Greece, Island of Santorini: distant view of Fira from the whitewashed steps of Oia.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, colourful, heritage, Cyclades, Thera, Thira, bougainvillea, caldera

PMR-D5583
Greece, Island of Santorini: bizarre volcanic rocks line part of the cliff path between Fira and Oia.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, colourful, heritage, Cyclades, Thera, Thira, hiking , walking, outdoor

PMR-D5582
Greece, Island of Santorini: an isolated pink-washed Orthodox church on the cliff path between Fira and Oia.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, colourful, heritage, Cyclades, Thera, Thira

PMR-D5581
Greece, Island of Santorini: a buttercup-yellow stone shelter on the cliff path between Fira and Oia.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, colourful, heritage, Cyclades, Thera, Thira

PMR-D5580
Greece, Island of Santorini: view of Oia on the end of its peninsula, from the cliff path.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, colourful, heritage, Cyclades, Thera, Thira, volcanic, cape ridge, shoreline

PMR-D5579
Greece, Island of Santorini: isolated group of apartments with swimming pools close to the road between Fira and Oia.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, colourful, Cyclades, Thera, Thira, volcanic, ridge, cape

PMR-D5578
Greece, Island of Santorini: on the cliff path between Fira and Oia.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, Cyclades, Thera, Thira, hiking, cape, ridge

PMR-D5577
Greece, Island of Santorini: on the cliff path between Fira and Oia.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, Cyclades, Thera, Thira, hiking, cape, ridge

PMR-D5576
Greece, Island of Santorini: an isolated blue and white Orthodox church on the cliff path between Fira and Oia.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, colourful, heritage, Cyclades, Thera, Thira

PMR-D5575
Greece, Island of Santorini: view of Oia on the end of its peninsula, from the cliff path.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, colourful, heritage, Cyclades, Thera, Thira, volcanic, cape ridge, shoreline

PMR-D5574
Greece, Island of Santorini: an isolated blue and white Orthodox church on the cliff path between Fira and Oia.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, colourful, heritage, Cyclades, Thera, Thira

PMR-D5573
Greece, Island of Santorini: a shady section of the cliff path between Fira and Oia.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, colourful, heritage, Cyclades, Thera, Thira, hiking

PMR-D5572
Greece, Island of Santorini: brightly coloured volcanic deposits revealed in a cutting near Imerovigli.
Keywords: picturesque, geological, geology, Hellas, Thera, Thira, Greek Islands, Cyclades, island hopping, colourful

PMR-D5571
Greece, Island of Santorini: view of the steep lip of the ex-volcano at the narrowest part of the island, looking north from Imerovigli.
Keywords: picturesque, geological, geology, shoreline, volcanic, cape, ridge, Hellas, Thera, Thira, Greek Islands, Cyclades

PMR-D5570
Greece, Island of Santorini: view of the steep lip of the ex-volcano at the narrowest part of the island, looking north from Imerovigli.
Keywords: picturesque, geological, geology, shoreline, volcanic, cape, ridge, Hellas, Thera, Thira, Greek Islands, Cyclades

PMR-D5569
Greece, Island of Santorini: view of Oia, from the cliff path near Fira, with oleander flowers.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, colourful, heritage, Cyclades, Thera, Thira

PMR-D5568
Greece, Island of Santorini: an Orthodox church with blue dome, on the outskirts of Fira.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, colourful, heritage, Cyclades, Thera, Thira

PMR-D5567
Greece, Island of Santorini: a pair of church shrines with grey-blue domes, on the outskirts of Fira. Nea Kameni island in the background.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, colourful, heritage, Cyclades, Thera, Thira

PMR-D5566
Greece, Island of Santorini: archeological excavations of a Minoan city at Akrotiri which was buried after the eruption of the Thera volcano, approximately 3600 years ago.
A model of the area of excavation.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, heritage, Cyclades, Thera, Thira, bronze age, prehistoric, civilisation, ruins

PMR-D5565
Greece, Island of Santorini: archeological excavations of a Minoan city at Akrotiri which was buried after the eruption of the Thera volcano, approximately 3600 years ago.
A pair of bed frames have survived the centuries.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, heritage, Cyclades, Thera, Thira, bronze age, prehistoric, civilisation, ruins

PMR-D5564
Greece, Island of Santorini: archeological excavations of a Minoan city at Akrotiri which was buried after the eruption of the Thera volcano, approximately 3600 years ago.
Lower room of a house, with stone basin.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, heritage, Cyclades, Thera, Thira, bronze age, prehistoric, civilisation, ruins

PMR-D5563
Greece, Island of Santorini: archeological excavations of a Minoan city at Akrotiri which was buried after the eruption of the Thera volcano, approximately 3600 years ago.
The highest wall so far uncovered is a house fronting on to a triangular square.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, heritage, Cyclades, Thera, Thira, bronze age, prehistoric, civilisation, ruins

$PMR-D5562 Greece, Island of Santorini: archeological excavations of a Minoan city at Akrotiri which was buried after the eruption of the Thera volcano, approximately 3600 years ago. A flight of stone steps, fractured in an earthquake. Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, heritage, Cyclades, Thera, Thira, bronze age, prehistoric, civilisation, ruins$

PMR-D5561
Greece, Island of Santorini: archeological excavations of a Minoan city at Akrotiri which was buried after the eruption of the Thera volcano, approximately 3600 years ago.
A Bronze Age WC, with running water. Houses had hot and cold running water, the hot probably coming from geo-thermal sources. Also waste water disposal pipes.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, heritage, Cyclades, Thera, Thira, bronze age, prehistoric, civilisation, ruins

PMR-D5560
Greece, Island of Santorini: archeological excavations of a Minoan city at Akrotiri which was buried after the eruption of the Thera volcano, approximately 3600 years ago.
Walls of unattributed buildings, with the main street in the background.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, heritage, Cyclades, Thera, Thira, bronze age, prehistoric, civilisation, ruins

PMR-D5559
Greece, Island of Santorini: archeological excavations of a Minoan city at Akrotiri which was buried after the eruption of the Thera volcano, approximately 3600 years ago.
The "pithoi room", probably a store-room, where a number of amphorae were found, some still containing the remains of barley.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, heritage, Cyclades, Thera, Thira, bronze age, prehistoric, civilisation, ruins

PMR-D5558
Greece, Island of Santorini: archeological excavations of a Minoan city at Akrotiri which was buried after the eruption of the Thera volcano, approximately 3600 years ago.
The "pithoi room", probably a store-room, where a number of amphorae were found, some still containing the remains of barley.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, heritage, Cyclades, Thera, Thira, bronze age, prehistoric, civilisation, ruins

PMR-D5557
Greece, Island of Santorini: archeological excavations of a Minoan city at Akrotiri which was buried after the eruption of the Thera volcano, approximately 3600 years ago.
Doorway and windows of a putative house.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, heritage, Cyclades, Thera, Thira, bronze age, prehistoric, civilisation, ruins

PMR-D5556
Greece, Island of Santorini: archeological excavations of a Minoan city at Akrotiri which was buried after the eruption of the Thera volcano, approximately 3600 years ago.
Ongoing excavation of the wall of a 2/3-storey building, with supports.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, heritage, Cyclades, Thera, Thira, bronze age, prehistoric, civilisation, ruins

PMR-D5555
Greece, Island of Santorini: archeological excavations of a Minoan city at Akrotiri which was buried after the eruption of the Thera volcano, approximately 3600 years ago.
General view of the site, with the extensive new roofing arrangements for protection from the elements.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, heritage, Cyclades, Thera, Thira, bronze age, prehistoric, civilisation, ruins

PMR-D5554
Greece, Island of Santorini: heavy traffic in the Caldera, with the volcanic island of Nea Kameni in the background.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, colourful, heritage, Cyclades, Thera, Thira, boats, ships, liners

PMR-D5553
Greece, Island of Santorini: ferries of Hellenic Seaways and Seajets passing each other in the Caldera.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, colourful, heritage, Cyclades, Thera, Thira, ships, mailboats

PMR-D5552
Greece, Island of Santorini: view of the Caldera, with 3 cruise liners and the volcanic island of Nea Kameni and the inhabited island of Thirassia in the distance.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, colourful, heritage, Cyclades, Thera, Thira

PMR-D5551
Greece, Island of Santorini: dome and belltower of the Catholic cathedral in Fira.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, colourful, heritage, Cyclades, Thera, Thira

PMR-D5550
Greece, Island of Santorini: cruise liner about to depart from Fira, with the island of Thirassia in the background.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, colourful, heritage, Cyclades, Thera, Thira

PMR-D5549
Greece, Island of Santorini: " MSC Musica", a cruise liner in the Caldera, with the volcanic island, Nea Kameni, in the background.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, colourful, heritage, Cyclades, Thera, Thira

PMR-D5548
Greece, Island of Santorini: the Metropolitan Orthodox Cathedral in Fira.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, colourful, heritage, Cyclades, Thera, Thira

PMR-D5547
Greece, Island of Santorini: typical Orthodox church with blue dome in Fira.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, colourful, heritage, Cyclades, Thera, Thira

PMR-D5546
Greece, Island of Santorini: doorway in Fira, with vivid bougainvillea in flower.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, colourful, heritage, Cyclades, Thera, Thira

PMR-D5545
Greece, Island of Santorini: Orthodox church and belltower in Fira.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, colourful, heritage, Cyclades, Thera, Thira

PMR-D5544
Greece, Island of Santorini: view of Fira, with the cable car and Catholic cathedral
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, colourful, heritage, Cyclades, Thera, Thira

PMR-D5543
Greece, Island of Santorini: view over Fira, with the Catholic cathedral on the horizon.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, colourful, heritage, Cyclades, Thera, Thira

PMR-D5542
Greece, Island of Santorini: private yacht, moored in the Caldera near Fira.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, colourful, heritage, Cyclades, Thera, Thira

PMR-D5541
Greece, Island of Santorini, Fira: siesta time!
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, colourful, heritage, Cyclades, Thera, Thira

PMR-D5540
Greece, Island of Santorini: the top of the stairway in Fira, with donkeys and mules waiting to carry the leg-weary to the bottom.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, colourful, heritage, Cyclades, Thera, Thira

PMR-D5539
Greece, Island of Santorini: the clock tower and dome of the Catholic cathedral in Fira, with vivid bougainvillea blooming in the foreground.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, colourful, heritage, Cyclades, Thera, Thira

PMR-D5538
Greece, Island of Santorini: view of Fira, overlooking the Caldera.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, colourful, heritage, Cyclades, Thera, Thira

PMR-D5537
Greece, Island of Santorini: the clock tower of the Catholic cathedral in Fira.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, colourful, heritage, Cyclades, Thera, Thira

PMR-D5536
Greece, Island of Santorini: view over Fira, with the clocktower and dome of the Catholic cathedral and Mount Profitis Ilias in the distance.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, colourful, heritage, Cyclades, Thera, Thira

PMR-D5535
Greece, Island of Santorini: Fira, the capital, with port, Athinios, and modern cable car on the left, and the old zig-zag stairway on the right.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, colourful, heritage, Cyclades, Thera, Thira

PMR-D5534
Greece, Island of Santorini: bizarre and colourful patterns in the volcanic cliffs near Imerovigli.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, colourful, heritage, Cyclades, Thera, Thira, geology, vulcanology

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