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PMR-D0638
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque, completed in 2007, cost $545m. and combines Mughal, Moorish and Arab architecture. It was inspired by the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore and Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. It has 82 domes and can accommodate 40,000 worshippers. The main hall of prayer contains the world's largest chandelier (over 9 tonnes in weight) and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, and can accommodate over 7,000 worshippers.
Keywords: architecture, traditional, Koran, muezzin, minarets, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab

PMR-D0637
Thailand, Bangkok: the Grand Palace, Wat Phra Keo: the Great Golden Phra Stratana Chedi, erected in 1885 by King Chulalongkorn.
Keywords: Siam, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, orient, far east, colourful

PMR-D0636
Thailand, Bangkok: the Grand Palace, Wat Phra Keo: a close view of the roof gables of Dusit Maha Prasat Hall, built in 1783 by Rama I for coronations, but now used exclusively for lying in state.
Keywords: Siam, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, orient, far east, colourful

PMR-D0635
Thailand, Bangkok: the Grand Palace, Wat Phra Keo: the striking Dusit Maha Prasat Hall, built in 1783 by Rama I for coronations, but now used exclusively for lying in state.
Keywords: Siam, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, orient, far east, colourful

PMR-D0634
Thailand, Bangkok: the Grand Palace, Wat Phra Keo: the King's Grand Palace Building, where the Amarinda Hall is still used for coronations.
Keywords: Siam, Buddhist, temples, orient, far east, colourful

PMR-D0633
Thailand, Bangkok: the Grand Palace, Wat Phra Keo: two fierce yaks guarding one of the entrances.
Keywords: Siam, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, orient, far east, colourful

PMR-D0632
Thailand, Bangkok: the Grand Palace, Wat Phra Keo: one of many frescos depicting the Ramayan/Ramakien Legends in the cloisters. Painted in 1824, restored in 1982.
Keywords: Siam, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, orient, far east, colourful

PMR-D0631
Thailand, Bangkok: the Grand Palace, Wat Phra Keo: one of many frescos depicting the Ramayan/Ramakien Legends in the cloisters. Painted in 1824, restored in 1982.
Keywords: Siam, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, orient, far east, colourful

PMR-D0630
Thailand, Bangkok: the Grand Palace, Wat Phra Keo: one of many frescos depicting the Ramayan/Ramakien Legends in the cloisters. Painted in 1824, restored in 1982.
Keywords: Siam, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, orient, far east

PMR-D0629
Thailand, Bangkok: the Grand Palace, Wat Phra Keo: three of the eight prangs, each different.
Keywords: Siam, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, orient, far east, colourful

PMR-D0628
Thailand, Bangkok: the Grand Palace, Wat Phra Keo: a golden pang supported by colourful demons.
Keywords: Siam, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, orient, far east

PMR-D0627
Thailand, Bangkok: the Grand Palace, Wat Phra Keo: the Emerald Buddha is carved from jasper; originally in Vientiane, after much travelling it finally has a home in Wat Phra Keo.
Keywords: Siam, Buddhist, temples, orient, far east, colourful

PMR-D0626
Thailand, Bangkok: the Grand Palace, Wat Phra Keo: a colourful demon supporting a golden prang.
Keywords: Siam, Buddhist, temples, orient, far east

PMR-D0625
Thailand, Bangkok: the Great Reclining Buddha, gilded, 45 metres long, in Wat Pho Temple.
Keywords: Siam, Buddhist, temples, orient, far east, colourful

PMR-D0624
Thailand, Bangkok: entrance to Wat Pho , the Temple of the Reclining Buddha, guarded by two yaks.
Keywords: Siam, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, orient, far east, colourful

PMR-D0622
Thailand, Bangkok: Buddha's magnificent golden shrine in the bot of Wat Pho, the Temple of the Reclining Buddha.
Keywords: Siam, Buddhist, temples, orient, far east, colourful

PMR-D0621
Thailand, Bangkok: giant standing Buddha in Wat Pho, the Temple of the Reclining Buddha.
Keywords: Siam, Buddhist, temples, orient, far east, colourful

PMR-D0620
Thailand, Bangkok: the entrance to Wat Pho, the Temple of the Reclining Buddha, flanked by prangs.
Keywords: Siam, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, orient, far east, colourful

PMR-D0619
Thailand, Bangkok: a prang in Wat Pho, the Temple of the Reclining Buddha.
Keywords: Siam, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, orient, far east, colourful

PMR-D0615
Laos, Vientiane: paintings depicting the life of Buddha round the main doorway of Wat Xieng Nheum temple.
Keywords: capital city, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, ex-kingdom

PMR-D0614
Laos, Vientiane: the ornate gable of Wat Inpeng temple, with scenes from the life of Buddha, was restored 1968-75, at the same time as the magnificent gateway, on the right.
Keywords: capital city, architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, ex-kingdom

PMR-D0613
Laos, Vientiane: the President's Palace stands in its own grounds. looking up Lane Xang Avenue.
Keywords: capital city, architecture, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, ex-kingdom

PMR-D0612
Laos, Vientiane: Xieng Khuan (Buddha Park), 24 km. south of Vientiane, displays a plethora of giant Buddhist/Hindu deities formed in concrete, built by Luang Pu in 1958. Children on a school visit, demonstrating traditional Lao dancing.
Keywords: capital city, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, ex-kingdom

PMR-D0611
Laos, Vientiane: monks' quarters at Wat Ong Teu Mahawihan Buddhist temple.
Keywords: capital city, architecture. picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, largest city, relaxed city, ex-Kingdom

PMR-D0610
Laos, Vientiane: Wat Mixay Buddhist Temple, founded in the reign of King Setthathirat I (1550-71).
Keywords: capital city, architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people
temples, Buddhist, ex-kingdom

PMR-D0609
Laos, Vientiane: That Dam Stupa (Black Stupa), said to be inhabited by a seven-headed naga.
Keywords: capital city, architecture, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, ex-kingdom

PMR-D0608
Laos, Vientiane: tuk-tuks lined up outside the bus station.
Keywords: capital city, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, ex-kingdom, street scene,

PMR-D0607
Laos, Vientiane: tuk-tuk passing the bus station.
Keywords: capital city, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, ex-kingdom, street scene, traffic

PMR-D0606
Laos, Vientiane: Xieng Khuan (Buddha Park), 24 km. south of Vientiane, displays a plethora of giant Buddhist/Hindu deities formed in concrete, built by Luang Pu in 1958. Children on a school visit, demonstrating traditional Lao dancing.
Keywords: capital city, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, ex-kingdom

PMR-D0605
Laos, Vientiane: Xieng Khuan (Buddha Park), 24 km. south of Vientiane, displays a plethora of giant Buddhist/Hindu deities formed in concrete, built by Luang Pu in 1958. Children on a school visit, demonstrating traditional Lao dancing.
Keywords: capital city, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, ex-kingdom

PMR-D0604
Laos, Vientiane: Xieng Khuan (Buddha Park), 24 km. south of Vientiane, displays a plethora of giant Buddhist/Hindu deities formed in concrete, built by Luang Pu in 1958. "Young pioneers" on a school visit, practising Lao dancing.
Keywords: capital city, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, ex-kingdom

PMR-D0603
Laos, Vientiane: Xieng Khuan (Buddha Park), 24 km. south of Vientiane, displays a plethora of giant Buddhist/Hindu deities formed in concrete, built by Luang Pu in 1958. Some of the "young pioneers" on a school visit.
Keywords: capital city, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, ex-kingdom

PMR-D0602
Laos, Vientiane: Xieng Khuan (Buddha Park), 24 km. south of Vientiane, displays a plethora of giant Buddhist/Hindu deities formed in concrete, built by Luang Pu in 1958. The head of a giant reclining Buddha.
Keywords: capital city, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, ex-kingdom

PMR-D0601
Laos, Vientiane: Xieng Khuan (Buddha Park), 24 km. south of Vientiane, displays a plethora of giant Buddhist/Hindu deities formed in concrete, built by Luang Pu in 1958. In this construction one enters Hell's mouth and progresses through the earth to Heaven.
Keywords: capital city, ex-Kingdom, relaxed city, largest city, Buddhist, temples, Lao people, colourful, picturesque, architecture

PMR-D0600
Laos, Vientiane: Xieng Khuan (Buddha Park), 24 km. south of Vientiane, displays a plethora of giant Buddhist/Hindu deities formed in concrete, built by Luang Pu in 1958. Many of the visiting "young pioneers" have digital cameras.
Keywords: capital city, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, ex-kingdom

PMR-D0599
Laos, Vientiane: Xieng Khuan (Buddha Park), 24 km. south of Vientiane, displays a plethora of giant Buddhist/Hindu deities formed in concrete, built by Luang Pu in 1958. A group of "young pioneers" on a school visit.
Keywords: Capital city, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, ex-kingdom

PMR-D0598
Laos, Vientiane: Xieng Khuan (Buddha Park), 24 km. south of Vientiane, displays a plethora of giant Buddhist/Hindu deities formed in concrete, built by Luang Pu in 1958. A group of "young pioneers" on a school visit.
Keywords: capital city, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, ex-kingdom

PMR-D0597
Laos, Vientiane: Xieng Khuan (Buddha Park), 24 km. south of Vientiane, displays a plethora of giant Buddhist/Hindu deities formed in concrete, built by Luang Pu in 1958. Two "young pioneers" on a school visit.
Keywords: capital city, pretty girls, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, ex-kingdom

PMR-D0596
Laos, Vientiane: Xieng Khuan (Buddha Park), 24 km. south of Vientiane, displays a plethora of giant Buddhist/Hindu deities formed in concrete, built by Luang Pu in 1958. Three young aspiring models.
Keywords: capital city, colourful. Lao people, temples, Buddhist, ex-kingdom, pretty girls

PMR-D0595
Laos, Vientiane: Xieng Khuan (Buddha Park), 24 km. south of Vientiane, displays a plethora of giant Buddhist/Hindu deities formed in concrete, built by Luang Pu in 1958.
Keywords: capital city, architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, ex-kingdom

PMR-D0594
Laos, Vientiane: a pair of gilded lions and two nagas, guarding the entrance to a temple.
Keywords: capital city, architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, ex-kingdom

PMR-D0593
Laos, Vientiane: Lao youth offering to sell caged birds for release near Pha That Luang.
Keywords: capital city, Lao people, Buddhist, ex-kingdom

PMR-D0592
Laos, Vientiane: ornate gable of Wat That Luang Neua, adjacent to the Pha That Luang stupa.
Keywords: capital city, architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, ex-kingdom

PMR-D0591
Laos, Vientiane: ornate gable of Wat That Luang Neua, adjacent to the Pha That Luang stupa.
Keywords: capital city, architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, ex-kingdom

PMR-D0590
Laos, Vientiane: statue of King Setthathitath, founder of Pha That Luang, founded by King Setthathitath in 1566. It is the largest and most important stupa in Laos and a natianal monument. The spire allegedly represents an elongated lotus bud.
Keywords: capital city, architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, ex-kingdom

PMR-D0589
Laos, Vientiane: statue of King Setthathitath, founder of Pha That Luang in 1566. It is the largest and most important stupa in Laos.
Keywords: capital city, architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, ex-kingdom

PMR-D0588
Laos, Vientiane: statue of King Setthathitath, founder of Pha That Luang in 1566 (visible behind). It is the largest and most important stupa in Laos.
Keywords: capital city, architecture, picturesque, colourful. Lao people, temples, Buddhist, ex-kingdom

PMR-D0587
Laos, Vientiane: typical grave stupas in the temple grounds.
Keywords: capital city, architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, ex-kingdom

PMR-D0586
Laos, Vientiane: An ornately decorated gable of a Buddhist temple.
Keywords: capital city, architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, ex-kingdom

PMR-D0585
Laos, Vientiane: the "sim" of Wat Si Saket, Vientiane's oldest surviving temple, built by Chao Anou between 1819 and 1824.
Keywords: capital city, architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, ex-kingdom

PMR-D0584
Vientiane: Row of Buddhas in the cloisters of Wat Si Saket, Vientiane's oldest surviving temple, built by Chao Anou between 1819 and 1824.
Keywords: capital city, architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, ex-kingdom

PMR-D0582
Thailand, Chonburi: the Million Years Stone Park (Pattaya Crocodile Farm) - landscaped gardens and natural rock formations.
Keywords: Siam, Buddhist, geology, bizarre

PMR-D0581
Thailand, Chonburi: the Million Years Stone Park (Pattaya Crocodile Farm) - landscaped gardens and natural rock formations.
Keywords: Siam, Buddhist, geology, bizarre

PMR-D0580
Zebra Dove or Peaceful Dove or Barred Ground Dove (Geopelia striata).
Keywords: birds, pigeon, ornithology, Columbidae, flora and fauna

PMR-D0579
Thailand, Chonburi: the Million Years Stone Park (Pattaya Crocodile Farm) - a natural rock formation (imported).
Keywords: Siam, Buddhist, bizarre

PMR-D0578
Thailand, Chonburi: the Million Years Stone Park (Pattaya Crocodile Farm) - landscaped gardens and natural rock formations.
Keywords: Siam, Buddhist, botanical

PMR-D0577
Thailand, Chonburi: the Million Years Stone Park (Pattaya Crocodile Farm) - landscaped water terraces and natural rock formations.
Keywords: Siam, Buddhist, botanical

PMR-D0576
Thailand, Chonburi: the Million Years Stone Park (Pattaya Crocodile Farm) - landscaped water terraces and natural rock formations.
Keywords: Siam, Buddhist, botanical

PMR-D0575
Thailand, Chonburi: the Million Years Stone Park (Pattaya Crocodile Farm) - landscaped water terraces and natural rock formations.
Keywords: Siam, Buddhist, botanical

PMR-D0574
Thailand, Chonburi: the Million Years Stone Park (Pattaya Crocodile Farm) - a natural rock formation (imported).
Keywords: Siam, Buddhist, geology

PMR-D0573
Thailand, Chonburi: the Million Years Stone Park (Pattaya Crocodile Farm) - feeding the giant catfishes.
Keywords: Siam, Buddhist, fishes

PMR-D0572
Thailand, Chonburi: the Million Years Stone Park (Pattaya Crocodile Farm) - a pool in the landscaped gardens.
Keywords: Siam, Buddhist, reflections

PMR-D0571
Thailand, Chonburi: the Million Years Stone Park (Pattaya Crocodile Farm) - crocodiles in the lake being fed with meat on a line held by visitors.
Keywords: Siam, Buddhist, reptiles

PMR-D0570
Thailand, Chonburi: the Million Years Stone Park (Pattaya Crocodile Farm) - crocodiles in the lake being fed with meat on a line held by visitors.
Keywords: Siam, Buddhist, reptiles

PMR-D0569
Thailand, Chonburi: the Million Years Stone Park (Pattaya Crocodile Farm) - crocodiles in the lake being fed with meat on a line held by visitors.
Keywords: Siam, Buddhist, reptiles

PMR-D0568
Thailand, Chonburi: the Million Years Stone Park (Pattaya Crocodile Farm) - crocodiles in the public pavilion before the performance.
Keywords: Siam, Buddhist, reptiles

PMR-D0567
Thailand, Chonburi: the Million Years Stone Park (Pattaya Crocodile Farm) - a crocodile wrestler holding up a young crocodile.
Keywords: Siam, Buddhist, showmanship

PMR-D0566
Thailand, Chonburi: the Million Years Stone Park (Pattaya Crocodile Farm) - a crocodile wrestler putting his head in a crocodile's jaws.
Keywords: Siam, Buddhist, showmanship

PMR-D0565
Thailand, Chonburi: the Million Years Stone Park (Pattaya Crocodile Farm) - a crocodile wrestler.
Keywords: Siam, Buddhist, showmanship

PMR-D0564
Thailand, Chonburi: the Million Years Stone Park (Pattaya Crocodile Farm) - a crocodile wrestler.
Keywords: Siam, Buddhist, showmanship

PMR-D0563
Laos, Vientiane: aerial view of Vientiane and the River Mekong.
Keywords: capital city, architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, largest city, relaxed city, ex-Kingdom

PMR-D0562
Thailand, Pattaya: 109-metre-high sculpture of Buddha on Khao Chi Chan rockface to commemorate the golden jubilee of King Bhumibol Adulyadej's rule. The seated image of Buddha subduing Mara recalls a Sukhothai and Lanna style image.
Keywords: Siam, temples, Buddhist

PMR-D0561
Thailand, Chonburi: Clocktower and Pavilion across the lake from Wat Yansangwararam.
Keywords: Siam, temples, Buddhist

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

PMR-D0559
Thailand, Chonburi: view of Wat Yansangwararam from Anek Kusala Sala (Viharnra Sien).
Keywords: Siam, temples, Buddhist

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

PMR-D0547
Thailand, Chonburi: Buddhist school near Wat Yansangwararam.
Keywords: Siam, architecture, temples, Buddhist

PMR-D0546
Thailand, Chonburi: Wat Yansangwararam, completed in 1976 in honour of King Naresuan the Great (1590-1605) and King Taksin the Great (1767-1782). A centre of the Thammayut Nikaya, a Thai order of monks.
Keywords: Siam, architecture, temples, Buddhist

PMR-D0545
Thailand, Chonburi: Wat Yansangwararam, completed in 1976 in honour of King Naresuan the Great (1590-1605) and King Taksin the Great (1767-1782). A centre of the Thammayut Nikaya, a Thai order of monks.
Keywords: Siam, architecture, temples, Buddhist

PMR-D0544
Thailand, Chonburi: shrine in a Buddhist temple near Wat Yansangwararam.
Keywords: Siam, holiday resort, picturesque, temples, Buddhist

PMR-D0543
Thailand, Chonburi: Water temples near Wat Yansangwararam.
Keywords: holiday resort, Siam, picturesque, temples, Buddhist

PMR-D0542
Thailand, Pattaya: PATTAYA look-out point overlooking the harbour. The letters are illuminated at night and can be seen from afar.
Keywords: Siam, holiday resort, seaside, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, sunshine, night life, beach

PMR-D0541
Thailand, Pattaya: some of the gilded figures surrounding the huge golden figure of Buddha in Wat Big Buddha.
Keywords: Siam, sunshine, Buddhist, temples, picturesque

PMR-D0540
Thailand, Pattaya: golden figure of Buddha in Wat Big Buddha.
Keywords: Siam, sunshine, Buddhist, temples, picturesque

PMR-D0539
Thailand, Pattaya: statue of Admiral Krom Luang Jumborn Khet Udomsakdi near the Wat Big Buddha Temple.
Keywords: Siam, monument, national hero, memorial

PMR-D0536
Cyprus, Paphos: porticoed, colonial-style building at Ktima.
Keywords: architecture, gallery, columns

PMR-D0535
Cyprus, Paphos: aerial view of the town and headland with new hotels (including Annabelle) along the coast in the foreground.
Keywords: new development, tourist resort

PMR-D0534
Cyprus, Paphos: the colonial-style library building in Ktima, with Cyprus-type Christmas tree.
Keywords: architecture, classical, street scene

PMR-D0533
Cyprus, Omodos, in the Tröodos Mountains: ginger tomcat behind a terracotta wine tun.
Keywords: cat, pet, feline, animal

PMR-D0532
Cyprus, Omodos, in the Tröodos Mountains: traditional houses, with pot plants in profusion.
Keywords: pedestrian zone, cobbled street, traditional houses, tavern, old quarter, photogenic

PMR-D0531
Cyprus, Omodos, in the Tröodos Mountains: an orange tree in a village garden.
Keywords: pedestrian zone, colourful, traditional houses, old quarter, photogenic

PMR-D0530
Cyprus, Omodos, in the Tröodos Mountains: the Othodox monastery cloisters.
Keywords: pedestrian zone, photogenic, old quarter, Orthodox

PMR-D0529
Cyprus, Omodos, in the Tröodos Mountains: the Othodox monastery cloisters.
Keywords: pedestrian zone, photogenic, old quarter, Orthodox

PMR-D0528
Cyprus, Omodos, in the Tröodos Mountains: the village square, with gathering storm clouds.
Keywords: pedestrian zone, cobbled street, traditional houses, tavern, old quarter, photogenic

PMR-D0527
Cyprus, Paphos: coastal freighter, "Edro III", registered in Freetown, aground off the south coast near Coral Bay.
Keywords: shipwreck, stranded

PMR-D0526
Cyprus, Paphos: Sea Caves coastline near Coral Bay.
Keywords: rocky, erosion, cliffs, surf

PMR-D0525
Cyprus, Paphos: coastal freighter, "Edro III", registered in Freetown, aground off the south coast near Coiral Bay.
Keywords: shipwreck, stranded

PMR-D0524
Cyprus, Paphos: aerial view of Asprokremnos Dam and Reservoir.
Keywords: landscape, countryside, water storage

PMR-D0523
Aerial view of the snow-covered Alps.
Keywords: alpine, mountains, snow, snowy, summit, steep, craggy, picturesque

PMR-D0522
Aerial view of the snow-covered Alps.
Keywords: alpine, mountains, snow, snowy, summit, steep, craggy, picturesque

PMR-D0521
England, Somerset, Glastonbury: the path up to St Michael's Tower atop Glastonbury Tor, in the care of The National Trust.
Keywords: winter, ancient, green hill, architecture, landscape

PMR-D0520
England, Somerset, Glastonbury: the roofless St Michael's Tower atop Glastonbury Tor, in the care of The National Trust.
Keywords: winter, ancient, green hill, hill, architecture, landscape

PMR-D0519
Holly berries (Ilex aquifolius).
Keywords: botany, trees, Christmas, nature, countryside, shrubs, botanical

PMR-D0518
Holly berries (Ilex aquifolius).
Keywords: botany, trees, Christmas, nature, countryside, shrubs, botanical

PMR-D0517
England, Somerset, Wells: the cathedral, building of which began in 1175 and continued after its consecration in 1239. It has retained a large part of its Early English architecture in addition to the later Gothic. The first church was built here in 705, but the adjacent mineral "wells" were in use in Roman times.

View from the south-east.
Keywords: architecture, spring water, mineral wells, Early English, mediaeval, heritage, Gothic

PMR-D0516
England, Somerset, Wells: the cathedral, building of which began in 1175 and continued after its consecration in 1239. It has retained a large part of its Early English architecture in addition to the later Gothic. The first church was built here in 705, but the adjacent mineral "wells" were in use in Roman times.

View from the south-east.
Keywords: architecture, spring water, mineral wells, Early English, mediaeval, heritage, Gothic

PMR-D0515
England, Somerset, Wells: the cathedral, reflected in the pool fed by the subterranian wells which were known in Roman times.
Keywords: architecture, Gothic, heritage, mediaeval, Early English. mineral wells, spring water

PMR-D0514
England, Somerset, Wells: inside of the Bishop's Chapel.
Keywords: architecture, mediaeval, heritage, Gothic

PMR-D0513
England, Somerset, Wells: the Christmas Market
Keywords: architecture, spring water, mineral wells, mediaeval, heritage, Gothic

PMR-D0512
Orchid: Acacallis cyanea hybrid.
Keywords: flower, colourful, delicate, house plant

PMR-D0511
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Unterschleissheim: the Alps and the Zugspitze, seen from about 100 kilometres away, at sunset, with Munich's Olympia Tower in the centre.
Keywords: skyscape, clouds, meteorology, mountain range, alpine, evening

PMR-D0510
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Unterschleissheim: the Alps, seen from about 100 kilometres away, at sunset, with the O2 building in the centre.
Keywords: skyscape, clouds, mountain range, alpine, evening

PMR-D0509
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Oberammergau: River Ammer, flowing from the Ammergauer Alps through autumn scenery.
Keywords: picturesque, countryside, nature

PMR-D0508
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Oberammergau: looking into the "Bears' Cave" where the bones of cave bears have been found.
Keywords: lair, den, hole, limestone, geology

PMR-D0507
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Oberammergau: the summit of Mount Kofel (1342 metres) with autumn foliage in the foreground.
Keywords: picturesque, countryside, nature, alpine, mountain

PMR-D0506
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Oberammergau: the summit of Mount Kofel (1342 metres) with autumn foliage in the foreground.
Keywords: autumn hues, turning colours, autumn colours, picturesque, countryside, nature, mountain, alpine,

PMR-D0505
Large-flowered Mallow (Malva alcea).
Keywords: wild flowers, botany, colourful, countryside, nature

PMR-D0504
Harebell (Campanula persicifolia).
Keywords: wild flowers, botany, colourful, countryside, nature

PMR-D0503
Germany, Upper Bavaria: autumn foliage on Ismaning Reservoir.
Keywords: autumn hues, turning colours, autumn colours, picturesque, countryside, nature

PMR-D0502
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Pfronten: Sonnenalm Alpenhut near Gamskopf on a busy weekend.
Keywords: alpine, mountain range, Alps, alpine scenery, picturesque, countryside, nature, outdoor life

PMR-D0501
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Pfronten: summit cross on Gamskopf (1890 metres).
Keywords: alpine, mountain range, Alps, alpine scenery, picturesque, countryside, nature, outdoor life

PMR-D0500
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Pfronten: view from Gamskopf (1890 metres).
Keywords: alpine, mountain range, Alps, alpine scenery, picturesque, countryside, nature

PMR-D0499
Germany, Upper Bavaria: Schloss Ammerland on Lake Starnberg, built 1683-5 for Albrecht Sigismund von Bayern, after recent renovation.
Keywords: architecture, Baroque, picturesque, palace, onion towers, reflections

PMR-D0497
The full moon.
Keywords: Astronomy, lunar, planet

PMR-D0491
Turkey, Marmoris: approaching the jetty from the sea, with moored yachts, and steep, wooded hills behind.
Keywords: island hopping, yachting centre, port, harbour, holiday resort

PMR-D0490
Turkey, Marmoris: approaching the moorings from the sea, with the castle in the background flying the Turkish flag, and steep, wooded hills behind.
Keywords: island hopping, yachting centre, port, harbour, holiday resort

PMR-D0489
Turkey: crystal-clear waters at a secluded bay on the Turkish coast invite swimmers. The fragmented limestone rocks make landing a daunting thought.
Keywords: island hopping, swimming, rugged coast, rocky coast

PMR-D0488
Turkey: crystal-clear waters at a secluded bay on the Turkish coast invite swimmers.
Keywords: island hopping, rocky coast, rugged coast, swimming

PMR-D0487
Greece, Island of Symi: the clocktower on the point, and waterfront houses.
Keywords: Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, harbour, yachts, fishing boats, pleasure boats, moorings, island hopping

PMR-D0486
Greece, Island of Symi: the church and belltower on the point, overlooking the harbour.
Keywords: Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, harbour, yachts, fishing boats, pleasure boats, moorings, island hopping

PMR-D0485
Greece, Island of Symi: receding view of Symi port and the bay.
Keywords: Dodecanese, island hopping, moorings, pleasure boats, fishing boats, yachts, harbour, Hellas, Greek Islands

PMR-D0484
Greece, Island of Symi: pulling away from the jetty - reflections of handsome buildings in the water
Keywords: Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, harbour, yachts, fishing boats, pleasure boats, moorings, island hopping

PMR-D0483
Greece, Island of Symi: newly renovated classical house among the rocks on the hillsede above Symi port.
Keywords: Dodecanese, architecture, Greek Islands, Hellas, harbour, yachts, fishing boats, pleasure boats, moorings, island hopping

PMR-D0482
Greece, Island of Symi: reflections of classical buildings and harbour-master's office in the waters of Symi port.
Keywords: Dodecanese, island hopping, moorings, pleasure boats, fishing boats, yachts, harbour, Hellas, Greek Islands

PMR-D0481
Greece, Island of Symi: small craft in the harbour basin of Symi port, with the harbour-master's office behind.
Keywords: Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, harbour, yachts, fishing boats, pleasure boats, moorings, island hopping

PMR-D0480
Greece, Island of Symi: reflections of classical buildings and quayside in the waters of Symi port.
Keywords: Dodecanese, island hopping, moorings, pleasure boats, fishing boats, yachts, harbour, Hellas, Greek Islands

PMR-D0479
Greece, Island of Symi: the harbour basin with reflections of classical houses.
Keywords: Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, harbour, yachts, fishing boats, pleasure boats, moorings, island hopping

PMR-D0478
Greece, Island of Symi: the harbour basin of Symi port.
Keywords: Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, harbour, yachts, fishing boats, pleasure boats, moorings, island hopping

PMR-D0477
Greece, Island of Symi: reflections in the water of moored yachts and classical houses on the hillside.
Keywords: Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, harbour, yachts, fishing boats, pleasure boats, moorings, island hopping

PMR-D0476
Greece, Island of Symi: boats moored along the jetty - late afternoon view from the Castro.
Keywords: Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, harbour, yachts, fishing boats, pleasure boats, moorings, island hopping

PMR-D0475
Greece, Island of Symi: colourful belltower of an Orthodox church overlooking Symi port.
Keywords: Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, harbour, yachts, fishing boats, pleasure boats, moorings, island hopping

PMR-D0474
Greece, Island of Symi: yachts anchored in the bay, with bougainvillea in the foreground.
Keywords: Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, harbour, yachts, fishing boats, pleasure boats, moorings, island hopping

PMR-D0473
Greece, Island of Symi: view of the bay of Symi port, with the clocktower on the point.
Keywords: Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, harbour, yachts, fishing boats, pleasure boats, moorings, island hopping

PMR-D0472
Greece, Island of Symi: colourful tower of the Orthodox church, with bougainvillea, Symi port.
Keywords: Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, harbour, yachts, fishing boats, pleasure boats, moorings, island hopping

PMR-D0471
Greece, Island of Symi: colourful tower of the Orthodox church overlooking the bay.
Keywords: Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, harbour, yachts, fishing boats, pleasure boats, moorings, island hopping

PMR-D0470
Greece, Island of Symi: classical houses crowding the hillside across the bay from Symi port.
Keywords: Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, harbour, yachts, fishing boats, pleasure boats, moorings, island hopping

PMR-D0469
Greece, Island of Symi: a sunny terrace with blossom overlooking Symi port.
Keywords: Dodecanese, island hopping, moorings, pleasure boats, fishing boats, yachts, harbour, Hellas, Greek Islands

PMR-D0468
Greece, Island of Symi: an anchor on the jetty of Symi port, with classical houses in the background.
Keywords: Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, harbour, yachts, fishing boats, pleasure boats, moorings, island hopping

PMR-D0467
Greece, Island of Symi: classical houses with church on the hillside above Symi port.
Keywords: Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, harbour, yachts, fishing boats, pleasure boats, moorings, island hopping

PMR-D0466
Greece, Island of Symi: yacht "Bahriyeli C" moored in Symi harbour.
Keywords: Dodecanese, island hopping, moorings, pleasure boats, fishing boats, yachts, harbour, Hellas, Greek Islands

PMR-D0465
Greece, Island of Symi: an ideal bay for bathing near Marathountas Beach.
Keywords: Dodecanese, island hopping, moorings, pleasure boats, fishing boats, yachts, harbour, Hellas, Greek Islands

PMR-D0464
Greece, Island of Symi: Panormitis Monastery and bay, with yacht "Bahriyeli C" rounding the cape.
Keywords: Dodecanese, island hopping, moorings, pleasure boats, fishing boats, yachts, harbour, Hellas, Greek Islands

PMR-D0463
Greece, Island of Symi: windmill on an island in Panormitis Bay, with moored yacht.
Keywords: Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, harbour, yachts, fishing boats, pleasure boats, moorings, island hopping

PMR-D0462
Greece, Island of Symi: the ornate tower of Panormitis Monastery.
Keywords: Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, harbour, yachts, fishing boats, pleasure boats, moorings, island hopping

PMR-D0461
Greece, Island of Symi: Panormitis Monastery and harbour.
Keywords: Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, harbour, yachts, fishing boats, pleasure boats, moorings, island hopping

PMR-D0460
Greece, Island of Symi: eagles on the tower of Panormitis Monastery.
Keywords: Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, harbour, yachts, fishing boats, pleasure boats, moorings, island hopping

PMR-D0459
Greece, Island of Symi: striking pebble-mosaic floor in Panormitis Monastery.
Keywords: Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, harbour, yachts, fishing boats, pleasure boats, moorings, island hopping

PMR-D0458
Greece, Island of Symi: view of Panormitis Bay through the monastery door.
Keywords: Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, harbour, yachts, fishing boats, pleasure boats, moorings, island hopping

PMR-D0457
Greece, Island of Symi: inside the Orthodox Monastery at Panormitis.
Keywords: Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, harbour, yachts, fishing boats, pleasure boats, moorings, island hopping

PMR-D0456
Greece, Island of Symi: inside the Orthodox Monastery at Panormitis.
Keywords: Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, harbour, yachts, fishing boats, pleasure boats, moorings, island hopping

PMR-D0455
Greece, Island of Nisyros: a street in Mandraki with colourful bougainvillea flowers.
Keywords: Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, harbour, yachts, fishing boats, pleasure boats, moorings, island hopping

PMR-D0454
Greece, Island of Nisyros: a street in Mandraki.
Keywords: Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, harbour, yachts, fishing boats, pleasure boats, moorings, island hopping

PMR-D0453
Greece, Island of Nisyros: the old Crusader Fortress looms over the houses of Mandraki.
Keywords: Dodecanese, island hopping, moorings, pleasure boats, fishing boats, yachts, harbour, Hellas, Greek Islands

PMR-D0452
Greece, Island of Nisyros: the old Crusader Fortress looms over the houses of Mandraki.
Keywords: Dodecanese, island hopping, moorings, pleasure boats, fishing boats, yachts, harbour, Hellas, Greek Islands

PMR-D0451
Greece, Island of Nisyros: waves pound the dwellings of Mandraki.
Keywords: Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, harbour, yachts, fishing boats, pleasure boats, moorings, island hopping

PMR-D0450
Greece, Island of Nisyros: tavernas on the seafront of Mandraki.
Keywords: Dodecanese, island hopping, moorings, pleasure boats, fishing boats, yachts, harbour, Hellas, Greek Islands

PMR-D0449
Greece, Island of Nisyros: houses in the village of Mandraki.
Keywords: Dodecanese, island hopping, moorings, pleasure boats, fishing boats, yachts, harbour, Hellas, Greek Islands

PMR-D0448
Greece, Island of Nisyros: view of the island of Gyali from the acropolis.
Keywords: Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, harbour, yachts, fishing boats, pleasure boats, moorings, island hopping

PMR-D0447
Greece, Island of Nisyros: wall of the acropolis near Mandraki showing the precisely-cut ashlars (fifth century BC).
Keywords: Dodecanese, historic, archeology, Greek Islands, Hellas, harbour, yachts, fishing boats, pleasure boats, moorings, island hopping

PMR-D0446
Greece, Island of Nisyros: the path to the hilltop village of Nikeia.
Keywords: Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, harbour, yachts, fishing boats, pleasure boats, moorings, island hopping

PMR-D0445
Greece, Island of Nisyros: the caldera with three craters seen from the approach to Nikeia.
Keywords: Dodecanese, island hopping, moorings, pleasure boats, fishing boats, yachts, harbour, Hellas, Greek Islands

PMR-D0444
Greece, Island of Nisyros: the caldera with three craters seen from the approach to Nikeia.
Keywords: Dodecanese, island hopping, moorings, pleasure boats, fishing boats, yachts, harbour, Hellas, Greek Islands

PMR-D0443
Greece, Island of Nisyros: abandoned terraces on the path up to Nikeia.
Keywords: Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, harbour, yachts, fishing boats, pleasure boats, moorings, island hopping

PMR-D0442
Greece, Island of Nisyros: all three volcano craters seen from the path up to Nikeia.
Keywords: Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, harbour, yachts, fishing boats, pleasure boats, moorings, island hopping

PMR-D0441
Greece, Island of Nisyros: the volcano crater seen from the path up to Nikeia.
Keywords: Dodecanese, island hopping, moorings, pleasure boats, fishing boats, yachts, harbour, Hellas, Greek Islands

PMR-D0440
Greece, Island of Nisyros: outlet of a recent fumarole with sulphur crystals.
Keywords: Dodecanese, island hopping, moorings, pleasure boats, fishing boats, yachts, harbour, Hellas, Greek Islands

PMR-D0439
Greece, Island of Nisyros: outlet of a recent fumarole with sulphur crystals.
Keywords: Dodecanese, island hopping, moorings, pleasure boats, fishing boats, yachts, harbour, Hellas, Greek Islands

PMR-D0438
Greece, Island of Nisyros: outlet of a recent fumarole.
Keywords: Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, harbour, yachts, fishing boats, pleasure boats, moorings, island hopping

PMR-D0437
Greece, Island of Nisyros: old fumaroles in the bed of the volcano crater.
Keywords: Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, harbour, yachts, fishing boats, pleasure boats, moorings, island hopping

PMR-D0436
Greece, Island of Nisyros: descending into the crater of the volcano.
Keywords: Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, harbour, yachts, fishing boats, pleasure boats, moorings, island hopping

PMR-D0435
Greece, Island of Nisyros: crater of the volcano from the edge of the caldera.
Keywords: Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, harbour, yachts, fishing boats, pleasure boats, moorings, island hopping

PMR-D0434
Greece, Island of Kos: restored courtyard of the Casa Romana.
Keywords: Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, harbour, yachts, fishing boats, pleasure boats, moorings, island hopping

PMR-D0433
Greece, Island of Kos: Greek kitten.
Keywords: Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, harbour, yachts, fishing boats, pleasure boats, moorings, island hopping

PMR-D0432
Greece, Island of Kos: ancient plane tree under which Hippocrates allegedly held forth.
Keywords: Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, harbour, yachts, fishing boats, pleasure boats, moorings, island hopping

PMR-D0431
Greece, Island of Kos: Defterdar Mosque in Eleftherias Square.
Keywords: Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, harbour, yachts, fishing boats, pleasure boats, moorings, island hopping

PMR-D0430
Greece, Island of Kos: restored Roman courtyard with water supply.
Keywords: Dodecanese, historic, architecture, Greek Islands, Hellas, harbour, yachts, fishing boats, pleasure boats, moorings, island hopping

PMR-D0429
Greece, Island of Kos: interior of restored Turkish bath.
Keywords: Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, harbour, yachts, fishing boats, pleasure boats, moorings, island hopping

PMR-D0428
Greece, Island of Kalymnos: fishing boat, looking for fish shoals.
Keywords: Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, harbour, yachts, fishing boats, pleasure boats, moorings, island hopping

PMR-D0427
Greece, Island of Kalymnos: fishing boat hauling in the nets.
Keywords: Dodecanese, island hopping, moorings, pleasure boats, fishing boats, yachts, harbour, Hellas, Greek Islands

PMR-D0426
Greece, Island of Kalymnos: fishng boat laying out the nets.
Keywords: Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, harbour, yachts, fishing boats, pleasure boats, moorings, island hopping

PMR-D0425
Greece, Island of Kalymnos: fishing boat hauling in the nets.
Keywords: Dodecanese, island hopping, moorings, pleasure boats, fishing boats, yachts, harbour, Hellas, Greek Islands

PMR-D0424
Greece, Island of Leros: the Kastro from Agia Marina.
Keywords: Dodecanese, island hopping, moorings, pleasure boats, fishing boats, yachts, harbour, Hellas, Greek Islands

PMR-D0423
Greece, Island of Leros: preserved windmills on Pandeli Ridge.
Keywords: Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, harbour, yachts, fishing boats, pleasure boats, moorings, island hopping

PMR-D0422
Greece, Island of Leros: preserved windmills on Pandeli Ridge.
Keywords: Dodecanese, island hopping, moorings, pleasure boats, fishing boats, yachts, harbour, Hellas, Greek Islands

PMR-D0421
Greece, Island of Leros: view of Agia Marina from the Kastro.
Keywords: Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, harbour, yachts, fishing boats, pleasure boats, moorings, island hopping

PMR-D0420
Greece, Island of Leros: carillon on the Kastro.
Keywords: Dodecanese, island hopping, moorings, pleasure boats, fishing boats, yachts, harbour, Hellas, Greek Islands

PMR-D0419
Greece, Island of Leros: Agia Marina, seen through an iron gate on the Kastro.
Keywords: Dodecanese, island hopping, moorings, pleasure boats, fishing boats, yachts, harbour, Hellas, Greek Islands

PMR-D0418
Greece, Island of Leros: part of the town of Pandeli, seen from the Kastro.
Keywords: Dodecanese, island hopping, moorings, pleasure boats, fishing boats, yachts, harbour, Hellas, Greek Islands

PMR-D0417
Greece, Island of Leros: preserved windmills on Pandeli Ridge.
Keywords: Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, harbour, yachts, fishing boats, pleasure boats, moorings, island hopping

PMR-D0416
Greece, Island of Leros: preserved windmills on Pandeli Ridge.
Keywords: Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, harbour, yachts, fishing boats, pleasure boats, moorings, island hopping

PMR-D0415
Greece, Island of Patmos: cargo ship "Gülmar" off the coast of Turkey.
Keywords: Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, harbour, yachts, fishing boats, pleasure boats, moorings, island hopping

PMR-D0414
Greece, Island of Patmos: an alley in Skala.
Keywords: Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, harbour, yachts, fishing boats, pleasure boats, moorings, island hopping

PMR-D0413
Greece, Island of Patmos: colourful open-air restaurant at Skala.
Keywords: Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, harbour, yachts, fishing boats, pleasure boats, moorings, island hopping

PMR-D0412
Greece, Island of Patmos: Skala and its harbour from the Monastery of St. John the Theologian.
Keywords: Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, harbour, yachts, fishing boats, pleasure boats, moorings, island hopping

PMR-D0411
Greece, Island of Patmos: view of Skala with harbour from the Monastery of St. John the Theologian.
Keywords: Dodecanese, island hopping, moorings, pleasure boats, fishing boats, yachts, harbour, Hellas, Greek Islands

PMR-D0410
Greece, Island of Patmos: panoramic view of Skala and isthmus from the Monastery of St. John the Theologian.
Keywords: Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, harbour, yachts, fishing boats, pleasure boats, moorings, island hopping

PMR-D0409
Greece, Island of Patmos: the Monastery of St. John the Theologian - courtyard from above and carillon.
Keywords: Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, harbour, yachts, fishing boats, pleasure boats, moorings, island hopping

PMR-D0408
Greece, Island of Patmos: cobbled courtyard in the Monastery of St. John the Theologian.
Keywords: Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, harbour, yachts, fishing boats, pleasure boats, moorings, island hopping

PMR-D0407
Greece, Island of Patmos: Orthodox priest and fresco in the Monastery of St. John the Theologian.
Keywords: Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, harbour, yachts, fishing boats, pleasure boats, moorings, island hopping

PMR-D0406
Greece, Island of Patmos: fresco in the Monastery of St. John the Theologian.
Keywords: Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, harbour, yachts, fishing boats, pleasure boats, moorings, island hopping

PMR-D0405
Greece, Island of Patmos: fresco in the Monastery of St. John the Theologian.
Keywords: Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, harbour, yachts, fishing boats, pleasure boats, moorings, island hopping

PMR-D0404
Greece, Island of Patmos: fresco in the Monastery of St. John the Theologian.
Keywords: Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, harbour, yachts, fishing boats, pleasure boats, moorings, island hopping

PMR-D0403
Greece, Island of Patmos: fresco in the Monastery of St. John the Theologian.
Keywords: Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, harbour, yachts, fishing boats, pleasure boats, moorings, island hopping

PMR-D0402
Greece, Island of Patmos: a beach and bay near Kampos.
Keywords: Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, harbour, yachts, fishing boats, pleasure boats, moorings, island hopping

PMR-D0401
Greece, Island of Patmos: the yacht "Bahriyeli C" at anchor.
Keywords: Dodecanese, island hopping, moorings, pleasure boats, fishing boats, yachts, harbour, Hellas, Greek Islands

PMR-D0400
Greece, Island of Samos: the waterfront at Vathy, with fishing boats moored along its length.
Keywords: Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, harbour, yachts, fishing boats, pleasure boats, moorings, island hopping

PMR-D0399
Greece, Island of Samos: the Turkish yacht "Bahriyeli C" in Vathy harbour.
Keywords: Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, harbour, yachts, fishing boats, pleasure boats, moorings, island hopping, Hellenic

PMR-D0398
Greece, Island of Samos: the Turkish yacht "Bahriyeli C" in Vathy harbour.
Keywords: Dodecanese, island hopping, moorings, pleasure boats, fishing boats, yachts, harbour, Hellas, Greek Islands

PMR-D0397
Greece, Island of Samos: colossal statue of a kouros from the Heraion , ca. 600 BC, in the Archeological Museum.
Keywords: archeology, pre-Christian, excavations, ancient, sculpture, nude, Hellenic, Greek Islands, Dodecanese

PMR-D0396
Greece, Island of Samos: waterfront and bay at Vathy.
Keywords: Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, harbour, yachts, fishing boats, pleasure boats, moorings, island hopping

PMR-D0395
Greece, Island of Samos: Eupalinos Tunnel, built in Polykrates' time (530 BC) to carry water 1036 m. through the Kas mountain.
Keywords: Dodecanese, aqueduct, subterranean, tunnel-boring, engineering feat, historic, Hellenic, Greek Islands

PMR-D0394
Greece, Island of Samos: berries of the Turpentine Tree (Pistacia terebinthus).
Keywords: Dodecanese, Greek Islands, botany, botanical, trees, shrubs

PMR-D0393
Greece, Island of Samos: Orthodox church and fortified tower on the coast.
Keywords: Dodecanese, island hopping, Hellas, Greek Islands, architecture, landscape

PMR-D0392
Greece, Island of Samos: preparing a fishing boat for a fishing trip at the quayside. With black cat.
Keywords: Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, harbour, fishing boats, moorings, island hopping

PMR-D0391
Greece, Island of Samos: the marina
Keywords: Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, harbour, yachts, fishing boats, pleasure boats, moorings, island hopping

PMR-D0390
Turkey, Kusadasi: cruise liner "Mariner of the Seven Seas" with lights reflected in the water.
Keywords: cruise ship, illuminated, illuminations, cruising holidays

PMR-D0388
Germany, Bavaria, Bayreuth: the "Altes Schloss" (Old Palace) with stone tower.
Keywords: architecture, Upper Franconia, Old Castle

PMR-D0387
Germany, Bavaria, Bayreuth: interior of the Opera House of the Margravine Wilhelmina. Opened in 1748, it is regarded as one of the finest Baroque opera houses in Europe.
Keywords: music, opulent, decor, architecture, classical music, opera, grand opera

PMR-D0386
Germany, Bavaria, Bayreuth: stage of the Opera House of the Margravine Wilhelmina with opulent historical scenery. Opened in 1748, it is regarded as one of the finest Baroque opera houses in Europe.
Keywords: music, grand opera, opera, classical music, architecture, stagecraft

PMR-D0385
Germany, Bavaria, Bayreuth: facade of the Opera House of the Margravine Wilhelmina. Opened in 1748, it is regarded as one of the finest Baroque opera houses in Europe.
Keywords: music, grand opera, opera, classical music, architecture

PMR-D0384
Germany, Bavaria, Bayreuth: facade of the "Neues Schloss", home of the Margraves of Bayreuth.

PMR-D0383
Germany, Bavaria, Bayreuth: "Haus Wahnfried", Richard Wagner's home on the edge of the palace gardens, now houses a museum dedicated to his memory.
Keywords: music, memorial, gardens, architecture, great composer, opera, classical music

PMR-D0382
Germany, Bavaria, Bayreuth: statuary on an island in the pool amidst the greenery of the Hofgarten (Court Gardens).
Keywords: public gardens, peaceful, tranquil, shady, green, park

PMR-D0381
Germany, Bavaria, Bayreuth: statuary on an island in the lake amidst the greenery of the Hofgarten (Court Gardens).
Keywords: public gardens, peaceful, tranquil, shady, green, park

PMR-D0380
Germany, Bavaria, Bayreuth: colourful gardens of the "Neues Schloss" (New Palace).
Keywords: Upper Franconia, garden flowers, herbacious border, flower beds, botanical, botany

PMR-D0379
Germany, Bavaria, Bayreuth: the Festival Theatre on the "Grüner Hügel" (Green Hill) during the performance of an opera of Richard Wagner. Traditional audible announcement of the end of the interval by musicians of the wind section of the orchestra, from the theatre balcony.
Keywords: music, Upper Franconia, social event, Festival Orchestra, grand opera, opera, classical music

PMR-D0378
Germany, Bavaria, Bayreuth: the Festival Theatre on the "Grüner Hügel" (Green Hill) during the performance of an opera of Richard Wagner.
Keywords: music, Upper Franconia, social event, Festival Orchestra, grand opera, opera, classical music

PMR-D0377
Germany, Bavaria, Bayreuth: the Festival Theatre on the "Grüner Hügel" (Green Hill) during the performance of an opera of Richard Wagner.
Keywords: music, Upper Franconia, Upper Franconia, classical music, opera, grand opera, Festival Orchestra, social event

PMR-D0376
Cambodia, Siem Reap: wooden figure of Buddha, carved from a boat in 1500 AD by monks of the Wat Preah Prohm Rath Temple, Siem Reap.
Keywords: Khmer, shrine, Buddhist, religious, tradition

PMR-D0375
Cambodia: Lotus blossom (Nelumbo nucifera) near Lake Tonle Sap.
Keywords: Khmer, beauty, botany, botanical, waterplants, flowers

PMR-D0374
Cambodia, Siem Reap: graceful Apsara Dancing at Sophea Angkor Pich Restaurant.
Keywords: Khmer, traditional, elegant, flowing, style, refinement, beauty, pretty girls, Cambodian beauties, national heritage

PMR-D0373
Cambodia, Siem Reap: graceful Apsara Dancing at Sophea Angkor Pich Restaurant.
Keywords: Khmer, traditional, elegant, flowing, style, refinement, beauty, pretty girls, Cambodian beauties, national heritage

PMR-D0372
Cambodia, Siem Reap: graceful Apsara Dancing at Sophea Angkor Pich Restaurant.
Keywords: Khmer, traditional, elegant, flowing, style, refinement, beauty, pretty girls, Cambodian beauties, national heritage

PMR-D0371
Cambodia, Siem Reap: graceful Apsara Dancing at Sophea Angkor Pich Restaurant.
Keywords: Khmer, traditional, elegant, flowing, style, refinement, beauty, pretty girls, Cambodian beauties, national heritage

PMR-D0370
Cambodia, Siem Reap: graceful Apsara Dancing at Sophea Angkor Pich Restaurant.
Keywords: Khmer, national heritage, Cambodian beauties, pretty girls, beauty, refinement, style, flowing, elegant, traditional

PMR-D0369
Cambodia, Siem Reap: graceful Apsara Dancing at Sophea Angkor Pich Restaurant.
Keywords: Khmer, traditional, elegant, flowing, style, refinement, beauty, pretty girls, Cambodian beauties, national heritage

PMR-D0368
Cambodia, Siem Reap: the Khmer temples were built as the Khmer civilization flowered, from the 8th to the 14th centuries AD in what is now Cambodia and Thailand. The architectural style closely resembles that of India at the same period, but Hindu gods are often joined, or even replaced, by figures of Buddha. Angkor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

This picture: view of the approach to Angkor Wat Temple across the causeway over the moat.
Keywords: historic, national heritage, picturesque, temples, Hindu, Buddhist, religion, architecture, Khmer, shrine

PMR-D0367
Cambodia, Siem Reap: the Khmer temples were built as the Khmer civilization flowered, from the 8th to the 14th centuries AD in what is now Cambodia and Thailand. The architectural style closely resembles that of India at the same period, but Hindu gods are often joined, or even replaced, by figures of Buddha. Angkor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

This picture: view of the approach to Angkor Wat Temple across the causeway over the moat.
Keywords: historic, national heritage, picturesque, temples, Hindu, Buddhist, religion, architecture, Khmer, shrine

PMR-D0366
Cambodia, Siem Reap: the Khmer temples were built as the Khmer civilization flowered, from the 8th to the 14th centuries AD in what is now Cambodia and Thailand. The architectural style closely resembles that of India at the same period, but Hindu gods are often joined, or even replaced, by figures of Buddha. Angkor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

This picture: Banteay Srei Temple (Citadel of the Women), built by King Rajendravarman in the 10th century: one of the many faces which adorn the temple.
Keywords: historic, national heritage, picturesque, temples, Hindu, Buddhist, religion, architecture, Khmer, shrine

PMR-D0365
Cambodia, Siem Reap: the Khmer temples were built as the Khmer civilization flowered, from the 8th to the 14th centuries AD in what is now Cambodia and Thailand. The architectural style closely resembles that of India at the same period, but Hindu gods are often joined, or even replaced, by figures of Buddha. Angkor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

This picture: Banteay Srei Temple (Citadel of the Women), built by King Rajendravarman in the 10th century: two of the many faces which adorn the temple.
Keywords: historic, national heritage, picturesque, temples, Hindu, Buddhist, religion, architecture, Khmer, shrine

PMR-D0364
Cambodia, Siem Reap: a happy seller of jos sticks in Angkor Wat Temple.
Keywords: shrine, jolly, cheerful, Buddha-figure, Hindu, Buddhist, religion, Khmer

PMR-D0361
Cambodia, Siem Reap: the Khmer temples were built as the Khmer civilization flowered, from the 8th to the 14th centuries AD in what is now Cambodia and Thailand. The architectural style closely resembles that of India at the same period, but Hindu gods are often joined, or even replaced, by figures of Buddha. Angkor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

This picture: a battle scene from the Ramayana.
Keywords: historic, national heritage, picturesque, temples, Hindu, Buddhist, religion, architecture, Khmer, shrine

PMR-D0360
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: a colourful "waterbus" on Dubai Creek.
Keywords: modern architecture, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state

PMR-D0359
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: a futuristic cruise boat on Dubai Creek.
Keywords: modern architecture, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state

PMR-D0357
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: an "abra" (water taxi), the easiest way of crossing the creek between Deira and Bur Dubai.
Keywords: Arab state, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab

PMR-D0356
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: Burj Dubai Lake Hotel, after dark, from the viewing platform of Burj Khalifa, 452 metres high.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state

PMR-D0355
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: Burj Dubai Lake and residential blocks, after dark, from the viewing platform of Burj Khalifa, 452 metres high.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state

PMR-D0354
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: Burj Dubai Lake and Hotel, after dark, from the viewing platform of Burj Khalifa, 452 metres high.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state

PMR-D0353
Netherlands, Maastricht Cathedral (1225-50): supporters of the door arch of the hill portal: "the Virgin Mary", "John the Baptist", "John of the Gospels", and "Saint Servatius".
Keywords: churches, Gothic, architecture, historic, religion, heritage

PMR-D0352
Netherlands, Maastricht Cathedral (1225-50): supporters of the door arch of the hill portal: "Abraham", "King David", "Moses" and "John the Baptist".
Keywords: churches, Gothic, architecture, historic, religion, heritage

PMR-D0351
Netherlands, Maastricht Cathedral (1225-50): tympanum of hill portal: "Death of Mary", Assumption of Mary" and "Mary ruling in Glory".
Keywords: churches, heritage, religion, historic, architecture, Gothic

PMR-D0350
Germany, Upper Bavaria: flowers of hybrid Azalea "Leopold Astrid" in Munich Botanical Gardens.
Keywords: botany, Rhododendron, flowering shrubs, garden flowers, botanical

PMR-D0349
Germany, Upper Bavaria: The Butterfly House in Munich Botanical Gardens: Peleides Blue Morpho Butterfly (Morpho peleides) from the tropical rainforests of Mexico.
Keywords: Lepidoptera, imago, colourful, exotic, insect, Nymphalidae, Emperor Morpho

PMR-D0348
Germany, Upper Bavaria: The Butterfly House in Munich Botanical Gardens: Indian Leafwing Butterfly (Kallima paralekta) from Java and Sumatra.
Keywords: Lepidoptera, imago, colourful, exotic, insect, Nymphalidae

PMR-D0347
Germany, Upper Bavaria: The Butterfly House in Munich Botanical Gardens: Tailed Jay Butterflies (Graphium agamemnon) from South East Asia.
Keywords: Lepidoptera, colourful, tropical, exotic, insect, imago

PMR-D0346
Germany, Upper Bavaria: The Butterfly House in Munich Botanical Gardens: Tiger Longwing Butterfly (Heliconius hecale) with Red Postman Butterfly (Heliconius erato), both from Central and South America.
Keywords: Lepidoptera, Nymphalidae, imago, insect, exotic, colourful

PMR-D0345
Germany, Upper Bavaria: The Butterfly House in Munich Botanical Gardens: Tiger Longwing Butterfly (Heliconius hecale) with Red Postman Butterfly (Heliconius erato), both from Central and South America.
Keywords: Lepidoptera, Nymphalidae, imago, insect, exotic, colourful

PMR-D0343
Germany, Upper Bavaria: The Butterfly House in Munich Botanical Gardens: Tiger Longwing Butterfly (Heliconius hecale) from Central and South America.
Keywords: Lepidoptera, colourful, exotic, insect, imago, Nymphalidae

PMR-D0342
Germany, Upper Bavaria: The Butterfly House in Munich Botanical Gardens: One-spotted Prepona Butterfly (Prepona demophon) fom Central and South America.
Keywords: Lepidoptera, imago, colourful, exotic, insect, Nymphalidae

PMR-D0341
Germany, Upper Bavaria: The Butterfly House in Munich Botanical Gardens: chrysalises and newly-emerged butterflies, including a White Angled-sulphur (Anteos clorinde) (green chrysalises).
Keywords: Lepidoptera, insect, exotic, colourful, imago, coccoons, chrysalis, Pieridae

PMR-D0340
Germany, Upper Bavaria. The Butterfly House in Munich Botanical Gardens: chrysalises and newly-emerged butterflies, including Giant Wood Nymph (Idea leuconoe) (golden-coloured chrysalises), and Leopard Lacewings (Cethosia cyane)
Keywords: Lepidoptera, chrysalis, coccoons, imago, colourful, exotic, insect

PMR-D0339
Austria, Tyrol, Mösern, near Seefeld: a snowy scene in the forest.
Keywords: alpine, outdoor life, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range

PMR-D0338
Austria, Tyrol, Grän: Mount Daniel (2343 metres) from the ski piste of Mount Grubigstein.
Keywords: alpine, mountain range, Alps, alpine scenery, picturesque, countryside, nature, outdoor life, cold

PMR-D0337
Austria, Tyrol, Grän: the Zugspitze (2962 metres), Germany's highest mountain, from the ski piste on Mount Grubigstein.
Keywords: alpine, cold, outdoor life, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range

PMR-D0336
Austria, Tyrol, Grän: the Zugspitze (2962 metres), Germany's highest mountain, with the village of Ehrwald, from Mount Grubigstein.
Keywords: alpine, cold, outdoor life, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range

PMR-D0335
Sweden, Gothenburg: seascape, on leaving the port for Esbjerg.
Keywords: port, dramatic, sunset on sea, setting sun, cloud effects, maritime, Scandinavia, shipping

PMR-D0334
Sweden, Gothenburg, Askim: a frozen lake in the woods in late afternoon winter sunshine.
Keywords: winter, desolate, cold, snow, outdoor

PMR-D0333
Sweden, Gothenburg, Askim: the frozen beach in late afternoon winter sunshine.
Keywords: winter, desolate, cold, snow, outdoor

PMR-D0332
Sweden, Gothenburg, Askim: the frozen beach in late afternoon winter sunshine.
Keywords: winter, desolate, cold, snow, outdoor

PMR-D0331
Sweden, Gothenburg, Askim: the frozen beach in late afternoon winter sunshine.
Keywords: winter, desolate, cold, snow, outdoor

PMR-D0330
Sweden, Gothenburg, Askim: the frozen beach in late afternoon winter sunshine.
Keywords: winter, desolate, cold, snow, outdoor

PMR-D0329
Sweden, Gothenburg, Askim: child on a toboggan in the snow.
Keywords: winter, fun, enjoyment, cold, snow, outdoor, healthy, child, family sport

PMR-D0328
England, Buckinghamshire, High Wycombe: Hughendon Manor, a red brick Victorian mansion which was the home of Benjamin Disraeli in the 19th century. During WWII it was the home of a government intelligence unit which analysed aerial photographs of Germany to locate suitable targets for bombing raids. Now the property of The National Trust. View of the house from the bottom of the garden.
Keywords: stately homes, stately gardens

PMR-D0327
England, Buckinghamshire, High Wycombe: Hughendon Manor, a red brick Victorian mansion which was the home of Benjamin Disraeli in the 19th century. During WWII it was the home of a government intelligence unit which analysed aerial photographs of Germany to locate suitable targets for bombing raids. Now the property of The National Trust. View of the house from the bottom of the garden.
Keywords: stately homes, stately gardens

PMR-D0326
England, Buckinghamshire, High Wycombe: Hughendon Manor, a red brick Victorian mansion which was the home of Benjamin Disraeli in the 19th century. During WWII it was the home of a government intelligence unit which analysed aerial photographs of Germany to locate suitable targets for bombing raids. Now the property of The National Trust. View of the house from the bottom of the garden.
Keywords: stately homes, stately gardens

PMR-D0325
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Christmas Market 2010 - a stall selling coloured lanterns.
Keywords: München, colourful, decorations, lights, lighting, ornaments, illuminations

PMR-D0324
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Christmas Market 2010 - a stall selling Christmas stars.
Keywords: München, colourful, decorations, lights, lighting, ornaments, illuminations

PMR-D0323
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Christmas Market 2010 - a stall selling hot punch ("Glühwein").
Keywords: München, colourful, decorations, lights, lighting, ornaments, illuminations

PMR-D0322
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Christmas Market 2010 - a crib scene with the Holy Family.
Keywords: München, colourful, decorations, lights, lighting, ornaments, illuminations, Holy Family, Christian

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

PMR-D0320
Canada, Quebec City: "trompe l'oeil" historical scene on a blank wall in the Quartier Petit-Champlain.
Keywords: metropolis, street art, architecture, picturesque, French-speaking, national heritage, historic, autumn, cityscape

PMR-D0319
Canada, Quebec City: bronze statue of a dancer.
Keywords: culture, art, dancing figure, contemporary art

PMR-D0318
Canada, Quebec City: colourful Hallowe'en pumpkins and a young admirer.
Keywords: Walpurgisnacht, black magic, witchcraft, spellbinding, witchery, sorcery, magic arts, magic

PMR-D0317
Canada, Quebec City: colourful Hallowe'en pumpkins and witches' clothes.
Keywords: Walpurgisnacht, magic, magic arts, sorcery, witchery, spellbinding, witchcraft, black magic

PMR-D0316
USA; Massachusetts, Plymouth: Plymouth Rock, where the first pilgrims are reputed to have stepped ashore in 1620.
Keywords: Pilgrim Fathers, emigration, Mayflower, early settlers, seaport, port, New England

PMR-D0315
USA; Massachusetts, Plymouth: inside the replica of the "Mayflower" which sailed from England to Plymouth MA in 55 days in 1957. Contemporary pilgrim's costume.
Keywords: Pilgrim Fathers, emigration, Mayflower, early settlers, seaport, port, New England

PMR-D0314
USA; Massachusetts, Plymouth: inside the replica of the "Mayflower" which sailed from England to Plymouth MA in 55 days in 1957. The binnacle and navigation gear.
Keywords: Pilgrim Fathers, emigration, Mayflower, early settlers, seaport, port, New England

PMR-D0313
USA; Massachusetts, Plymouth: inside the replica of the "Mayflower" which sailed from England to Plymouth MA in 55 days in 1957. The captain's quarters.
Keywords: Pilgrim Fathers, emigration, Mayflower, early settlers, seaport, port, New England

PMR-D0312
USA; Massachusetts, Plymouth: inside the replica of the "Mayflower" which sailed from England to Plymouth MA in 55 days in 1957. One of the better cabins.
Keywords: Pilgrim Fathers, New England, port, seaport, early settlers, Mayflower, emigration

PMR-D0311
Canada, Montreal: tower of the 1976 Summer Olympics Stadium, at 176 metres, the highest inclined tower in the world.
Keywords: architecture, Olympic Games, sports stadium, Big O

PMR-D0310
Canada, Montreal: interior of Notre Dame Basilica, a Roman Catholic Gothic revival church, built between 1824 and 1829.
Keywords: architecture, decor, lighting effects

PMR-D0309
Musk Mallow (Malva moschata).
Keywords: nature, plants, wild flowers, botanical, botany, countryside

PMR-D0308
Dark Mullein (Verbascum nigrum).
Keywords: plants, nature, countryside, botany, botanical, wild flowers

PMR-D0307
Dwarf Corn Poppies (Papaver Rhoeas)
Keywords: countryside, plants, wild flowers, botanical, botany

PMR-D0306
Flowers of the Kaffir Lily (Clivia)
Keywords: botany, botanical, plants, house plants, flowers, flowering, blooms

PMR-D0305
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Garmisch-Partenkirchen: new ski-jumps in the1936 Winter Olympics Stadium.
Keywords: winter sports, skiing, snow sport

PMR-D0304
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Garmisch-Partenkirchen: entrance pylons to the 1936 Winter Olympic Stadium.
Keywords: National Socialist Party, ski-jumps, NAZIs, architecture, winter sports

PMR-D0303
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Garmisch-Partenkirchen: Partnachklam (Gorge) in the Wetterstein Mountains.
Keywords: alpine, cleft, water falls, white water, canyon, mountain range, Alps, alpine scenery, picturesque, countryside, nature, outdoor life

PMR-D0302
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Garmisch-Partenkirchen: Partnachklam (Gorge) in the Wetterstein Mountains.
Keywords: alpine, cleft, water falls, white water, canyon, mountain range, Alps, alpine scenery, picturesque, countryside, nature, outdoor life

PMR-D0301
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Garmisch-Partenkirchen: Partnachklam (Gorge) in the Wetterstein Mountains.
Keywords: alpine, cleft, water falls, white water, canyon, mountain range, Alps, alpine scenery, picturesque, countryside, nature, outdoor life

PMR-D0300
Germany, Berlin: Courtyard in the "Hackesche Höfe".
Keywords: architecture, Art Deco, Jugendstil, pedestrian zone, revitalised, renovated, fashionable

PMR-D0299
Germany, Berlin: Courtyard in the "Hackesche Höfe".
Keywords: architecture, pedestrian zone, revitalised, renovated, fashionable

PMR-D0298
Germany, Berlin: Bauhaus Archive and Design Museum of Walter Gropius. View from south-west.
Keywords: Bauhaus School, architecture, art, functional, artefacts

PMR-D0297
Germany, Berlin: Interior of the newly restored Staatstheater (State Theatre) in Gendarmenmarkt Square, now an impressive concert hall.
Keywords: culture, luxurious, auditorium, decor, music performance

PMR-D0291
Germany, Berlin: light-reflecting mirrors in the dome of the new Reichstag Building designed by architect Norman Foster.
Keywords: Bundestag, revolutionary, contemporary, architecture

PMR-D0290
Germany, Berlin: mirrored roof of the dome of the new Reichstag Building designed by architect Norman Foster.
Keywords: Bundestag, architecture, contemporary, revolutionary

PMR-D0289
Germany, Berlin, Pergammon Museum: ceramic tiles depicting the Royal Bodyguards from Darius Palace at Susa (Persian 521-486 BC).
Keywords: archeological, Iran, archeology, unique

PMR-D0288
Germany, Berlin, Pergammon Museum: model of the Ceremonial Way to the Ishtar Gate in Babylon.
Keywords: archeological, archeology, King Nebuchadnezzar, Babylon, unique

PMR-D0287
Germany, Berlin, Neues Museum (New Museum): unfinished carved head of a princess from the Amarna period (Egyptian, XVIII Dynasty).
Keywords: Egyptology, Egyptian art, Egyptian artefacts, unique, archeological, archeology

PMR-D0286
Germany, Berlin, Pergammon Museum: the original Ishtar Gate, the eighth gate to inner Babylon, built to the orders of King Nebuchadnezzar in about 575 BC. A copy stands in its place in present-day Iraq.
Keywords: archeological, archeology, King Nebuchadnezzar, Babylon, unique

PMR-D0285
Germany, Berlin, Neues Museum (New Museum): carved bust of King Amenemhat (Egyptian, XXII Dynasty, 1840 BC, granite).
Keywords: Egyptology, Egyptian art, Egyptian artefacts, unique, archeological, archeology

PMR-D0284
Germany, Berlin, Neues Museum (New Museum): bust of Homer (copy of marble bust in Naples Museum 1875 by Gaetano Rosse, of Hellenic origin.).
Keywords: Egyptology, Egyptian art, Egyptian artefacts, unique, archeological, archeology

PMR-D0283
Germany, Berlin, Neues Museum (New Museum): Egyptian mummy mask of woman with bracelets in the form of snakes (1st century AD, Kartonage).
Keywords: Egyptology, Egyptian art, Egyptian artefacts, unique, archeological, archeology

PMR-D0282
Germany, Berlin, Neues Museum (New Museum): Egyptian mummy mask of Pasyg (Aischines), (Greek, 1st century AD).
Keywords: Egyptology, Egyptian art, Egyptian artefacts, unique, archeological, archeology

PMR-D0281
Germany, Berlin, Neues Museum (New Museum): relief from Cult Chamber of Amenhotep and wife Renenutet (Egyptian, XVIII Dynasty).
Keywords: Egyptology, Egyptian art, Egyptian artefacts, unique, archeological, archeology

PMR-D0280
Germany, Berlin, Neues Museum (New Museum): two of the original frescoes, saved from the pre-war museum: Island of Philae; and the Temple of Ramses II, Abu Simbel (before it was flooded).
Keywords: Egyptology, Egyptian art, Egyptian artefacts, unique, archeological, archeology

PMR-D0279
Germany, Berlin, Neues Museum (New Museum): sculptured head of King Amasis (Egyptian, XXVI Dynasty, 550 BC, siltstone)
Keywords: Egyptology, Egyptian art, Egyptian artefacts, unique, archeological, archeology

PMR-D0278
Austria, Tyrol, Achenkirch: Alpine hut near the summit of Hochplatte.
Keywords: alpine, Almhütte, mountain range, Alps, alpine scenery, picturesque, countryside, nature, outdoor life

PMR-D0277
Austria, Tyrol, Achenkirch: flowers of the highly poisonous Deadly Nightshade (Atropa bella-donna) on Hochplatte.
Keywords: alpine, plants, flowers, botanical, botany, flora and fauna, mountain range, Alps, alpine scenery, picturesque, countryside, nature, outdoor life, poison

PMR-D0276
Austria, Tyrol, Achenkirch: cow with cowbell near the summit of Hochplatte.
Keywords: alpine, cow portrait, grazing, cattle, mountain range, Alps, alpine scenery, picturesque, countryside, nature, outdoor life

PMR-D0275
Austria, Tyrol, Achenkirch: cows near the summit of Hochplatte.
Keywords: alpine, grazing, cattle, flora and fauna, mountain range, Alps, alpine scenery, picturesque, countryside, nature, outdoor life

PMR-D0274
Austria, Tyrol, Achenkirch: Turkscap Lily (Lilium martagon) on the summit of Hochplatte.
Keywords: alpine, outdoor life, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range, flora and fauna, botany, botanical, flowers, plants

PMR-D0273
Austria, Tyrol, Achenkirch: Turkscap Lily (Lilium martagon) on the summit of Hochplatte.
Keywords: alpine, plants, flowers, botanical, botany, flora and fauna, mountain range, Alps, alpine scenery, picturesque, countryside, nature, outdoor life

PMR-D0272
Austria, Tyrol, Achenkirch: Turkscap Lily (Lilium martagon) on the summit of Hochplatte.
Keywords: alpine, plants, flowers, botanical, botany, flora and fauna, mountain range, Alps, alpine scenery, picturesque, countryside, nature, outdoor life

PMR-D0271
Thailand, Chonburi: traditional Thai dancing at Nong Nooch Gardens.
Keywords: holiday resort, Siam, seaside, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, sunshine, night life, beach

PMR-D0270
Thailand, Chonburi, Pattaya: a dog's life!
Keywords: holiday resort, smoking & drinking, dissipated, humour, humor, dog, beach, night life, sunshine, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, seaside, Siam

PMR-D0269
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque, completed in 2007, cost $545m. and combines Mughal, Moorish and Arab architecture. It was inspired by the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore and Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. It has 82 domes and can accommodate 40,000 worshippers. The main hall of prayer contains the world's largest chandelier (over 9 tonnes in weight) and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, and can accommodate over 7,000 worshippers.

Engraved crystal windows in the Great Mosque.
Keywords: Arab state, precious, costly, Muslim, Islam, desert city, minarets, muezzin, Koran

PMR-D0268
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque, completed in 2007, cost $545m. and combines Mughal, Moorish and Arab architecture. It was inspired by the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore and Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. It has 82 domes and can accommodate 40,000 worshippers. The main hall of prayer contains the world's largest chandelier (over 9 tonnes in weight) and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, and can accommodate over 7,000 worshippers.

Interior of the Great Mosque, showing the Mihrab.
Keywords: Arab state, Koran, muezzin, minarets, desert city, Islam, Muslim, costly, precious

PMR-D0267
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque, completed in 2007, cost $545m. and combines Mughal, Moorish and Arab architecture. It was inspired by the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore and Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. It has 82 domes and can accommodate 40,000 worshippers. The main hall of prayer contains the world's largest chandelier (over 9 tonnes in weight) and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, and can accommodate over 7,000 worshippers.

Interior of the Great Mosque, with bejewelled chandelier in the foreground.
Keywords: Arab state, Koran, muezzin, minarets, desert city, Islam, Muslim, costly, precious

PMR-D0266
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque, completed in 2007, cost $545m. and combines Mughal, Moorish and Arab architecture. It was inspired by the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore and Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. It has 82 domes and can accommodate 40,000 worshippers. The main hall of prayer contains the world's largest chandelier (over 9 tonnes in weight) and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, and can accommodate over 7,000 worshippers.

Interior of the Great Mosque, showing the enormous carpet.
Keywords: Arab state, precious, costly, Muslim, Islam, desert city, minarets, muezzin, Koran

PMR-D0265
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque, completed in 2007, cost $545m. and combines Mughal, Moorish and Arab architecture. It was inspired by the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore and Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. It has 82 domes and can accommodate 40,000 worshippers. The main hall of prayer contains the world's largest chandelier (over 9 tonnes in weight) and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, and can accommodate over 7,000 worshippers.

The bejewelled chandelier from below.
Keywords: Arab state, precious, costly, Muslim, Islam, desert city, minarets, muezzin, Koran

PMR-D0264
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque, completed in 2007, cost $545m. and combines Mughal, Moorish and Arab architecture. It was inspired by the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore and Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. It has 82 domes and can accommodate 40,000 worshippers. The main hall of prayer contains the world's largest chandelier (over 9 tonnes in weight) and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, and can accommodate over 7,000 worshippers.

Interior of the Great Mosque, with bejewelled chandelier in the foreground.
Keywords: Arab state, Koran, muezzin, minarets, desert city, Islam, Muslim, costly, precious

PMR-D0263
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: new pavilion for the new formula 1 motor racetrack on Yas Island.
Keywords: modern architecture, costly, ultra-modern, luxurious, air conditioning, Arab state, Arab, Muslim, Islam, desert city

PMR-D0262
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: inside Marina Mall Shopping Centre.
Keywords: modern architecture, costly, ultra-modern, luxurious, air conditioning, Arab state, Arab, Muslim, Islam, desert city

PMR-D0261
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: inside Marina Mall Shopping Centre - the foyer.
Keywords: modern architecture, costly, ultra-modern, luxurious, air conditioning, Arab state, Arab, Muslim, Islam, desert city

PMR-D0260
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: inside Marina Mall Shopping Centre.
Keywords: modern architecture, costly, ultra-modern, luxurious, air conditioning, Arab state, Arab, Muslim, Islam, desert city

PMR-D0259
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: inside Marina Mall Shopping Centre.
Keywords: modern architecture, costly, ultra-modern, luxurious, air conditioning, Arab state, Arab, Muslim, Islam, desert city

PMR-D0258
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: inside Marina Mall Shopping Centre.
Keywords: modern architecture, costly, ultra-modern, luxurious, air conditioning, Arab state, Arab, Muslim, Islam, desert city

PMR-D0257
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: inside Marina Mall Shopping Centre.
Keywords: modern architecture, costly, ultra-modern, luxurious, air conditioning, Arab state, Arab, Muslim, Islam, desert city

PMR-D0256
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: inside Marina Mall Shopping Centre.
Keywords: modern architecture, costly, ultra-modern, luxurious, air conditioning, Arab state, Arab, Muslim, Islam, desert city

PMR-D0255
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: inside Marina Mall Shopping Centre.
Keywords: modern architecture, costly, ultra-modern, luxurious, air conditioning, Arab state, Arab, Muslim, Islam, desert city

PMR-D0254
Jordan, Madaba: part of a huge mosaic, dating from AD560, which consists of a map of the Middle East describing (in Greek) all major biblical sites of the time. Estimated to have had about 2 million pieces originally. To be seen in St. George's Greek Orthodox Church.
Keywords: archeology, Palestine, archeological, excavations, ruins

PMR-D0253
Jordan, Madaba: part of a huge mosaic, dating from AD560, which consists of a map of the Middle East describing (in Greek) all major biblical sites of the time. Estimated to have had about 2 million pieces originally. To be seen in St. George's Greek Orthodox Church.
Keywords: archeology, Palestine, archeological, excavations, ruins

PMR-D0252
Jordan, Madaba: part of a huge mosaic, dating from AD560, which consists of a map of the Middle East describing (in Greek) all major biblical sites of the time. Estimated to have had about 2 million pieces originally. To be seen in St. George's Greek Orthodox Church.
Keywords: archeology, Palestine, archeological, excavations, ruins

PMR-D0251
Jordan: Petra, a Nabataean city, probably dating from 500-600 BC, later administered by the Romans, in part carved out of the rose-red sandstone rocks of the Wadi Araba. Famous as "the rose-red city, half as old as time", Petra has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1985.

Colourful graining in the sandstone rock.
Keywords: archeology, rock tombcaves, archeological, excavations, geological, geology, ruins, colourful, strata, multicoloured, graining, Graeco-Roman architecture, Egyptian architecture

PMR-D0250
Jordan: Petra, a Nabataean city, probably dating from 500-600 BC, later administered by the Romans, in part carved out of the rose-red sandstone rocks of the Wadi Araba. Famous as "the rose-red city, half as old as time", Petra has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1985.

Colourful graining in the sandstone rock.
Keywords: archeology, Egyptian architecture, Graeco-Roman architecture, graining, multicoloured, strata, colourful, ruins, geology, geological, excavations, archeological, rock tombcaves

PMR-D0248
Jordan: Petra, a Nabataean city, probably dating from 500-600 BC, later administered by the Romans, in part carved out of the rose-red sandstone rocks of the Wadi Araba. Famous as "the rose-red city, half as old as time", Petra has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1985.

Patiently waiting donkey against a background of rosy, rugged walls of Wadi Musa.
Keywords: archeology, Egyptian architecture, Graeco-Roman architecture, graining, multicoloured, strata, colourful, ruins, geology, geological, excavations, archeological, rock tombcaves

PMR-D0247
Jordan: Petra, a Nabataean city, probably dating from 500-600 BC, later administered by the Romans, in part carved out of the rose-red sandstone rocks of the Wadi Araba. Famous as "the rose-red city, half as old as time", Petra has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1985.

Jordanian, riding a donkey up the long path to "the monastery".
Keywords: archeology, Egyptian architecture, Graeco-Roman architecture, graining, multicoloured, strata, colourful, ruins, geology, geological, excavations, archeological, rock tombcaves

PMR-D0246
Jordan: Petra, a Nabataean city, probably dating from 500-600 BC, later administered by the Romans, in part carved out of the rose-red sandstone rocks of the Wadi Araba. Famous as "the rose-red city, half as old as time", Petra has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1985.

Nabataean tomb, carved from the rock, known as "Al Deir" ("the monastery") dating from the 3rd century BC.
Keywords: archeology, Egyptian architecture, Graeco-Roman architecture, graining, multicoloured, strata, colourful, ruins, geology, geological, excavations, archeological, rock tombcaves

PMR-D0245
Jordan: Petra, a Nabataean city, probably dating from 500-600 BC, later administered by the Romans, in part carved out of the rose-red sandstone rocks of the Wadi Araba. Famous as "the rose-red city, half as old as time", Petra has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1985.

Nabataean tomb, carved from the rock, known as "Al Deir" ("the monastery") dating from the 3rd century BC.
Keywords: archeology, Egyptian architecture, Graeco-Roman architecture, graining, multicoloured, strata, colourful, ruins, geology, geological, excavations, archeological, rock tombcaves

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

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

PMR-D0243
Jordan: Petra, a Nabataean city, probably dating from 500-600 BC, later administered by the Romans, in part carved out of the rose-red sandstone rocks of the Wadi Araba. Famous as "the rose-red city, half as old as time", Petra has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1985.

Colourful graining in a sandstone boulder.
Keywords: archeology, Egyptian architecture, Graeco-Roman architecture, graining, multicoloured, strata, colourful, ruins, geology, geological, excavations, archeological, rock tombcaves

PMR-D0242
Jordan: Petra, a Nabataean city, probably dating from 500-600 BC, later administered by the Romans, in part carved out of the rose-red sandstone rocks of the Wadi Araba. Famous as "the rose-red city, half as old as time", Petra has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1985.

Patiently waiting donkeys against a background of rosy, rugged walls of Wadi Musa.
Keywords: archeology, Egyptian architecture, Graeco-Roman architecture, graining, multicoloured, strata, colourful, ruins, geology, geological, excavations, archeological, rock tombcaves

PMR-D0241
Jordan: Petra, a Nabataean city, probably dating from 500-600 BC, later administered by the Romans, in part carved out of the rose-red sandstone rocks of the Wadi Araba. Famous as "the rose-red city, half as old as time", Petra has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1985.

Eroded bands of sandstone in varying colours.
Keywords: archeology, Egyptian architecture, Graeco-Roman architecture, graining, multicoloured, strata, colourful, ruins, geology, geological, excavations, archeological, rock tombcaves

PMR-D0240
Jordan: Petra, a Nabataean city, probably dating from 500-600 BC, later administered by the Romans, in part carved out of the rose-red sandstone rocks of the Wadi Araba. Famous as "the rose-red city, half as old as time", Petra has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1985.

Byzantine floor mosaics in Petra Church.
Keywords: archeology, Egyptian architecture, Graeco-Roman architecture, graining, multicoloured, strata, colourful, ruins, geology, geological, excavations, archeological, rock tombcaves

PMR-D0239
Jordan: Petra, a Nabataean city, probably dating from 500-600 BC, later administered by the Romans, in part carved out of the rose-red sandstone rocks of the Wadi Araba. Famous as "the rose-red city, half as old as time", Petra has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1985.

Byzantine floor mosaics in Petra Church.
Keywords: archeology, Egyptian architecture, Graeco-Roman architecture, graining, multicoloured, strata, colourful, ruins, geology, geological, excavations, archeological, rock tombcaves

PMR-D0238
Jordan: Petra, a Nabataean city, probably dating from 500-600 BC, later administered by the Romans, in part carved out of the rose-red sandstone rocks of the Wadi Araba. Famous as "the rose-red city, half as old as time", Petra has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1985.

Byzantine floor mosaics in Petra Church.
Keywords: archeology, Egyptian architecture, Graeco-Roman architecture, graining, multicoloured, strata, colourful, ruins, geology, geological, excavations, archeological, rock tombcaves

PMR-D0237
Jordan: Petra, a Nabataean city, probably dating from 500-600 BC, later administered by the Romans, in part carved out of the rose-red sandstone rocks of the Wadi Araba. Famous as "the rose-red city, half as old as time", Petra has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1985.

Byzantine floor mosaics in Petra Church.
Keywords: archeology, Egyptian architecture, Graeco-Roman architecture, graining, multicoloured, strata, colourful, ruins, geology, geological, excavations, archeological, rock tombcaves

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

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

PMR-D0235
Jordan: Petra, a Nabataean city, probably dating from 500-600 BC, later administered by the Romans, in part carved out of the rose-red sandstone rocks of the Wadi Araba. Famous as "the rose-red city, half as old as time", Petra has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1985.

Colourful graining in the sandstone rock.
Keywords: archeology, Egyptian architecture, Graeco-Roman architecture, graining, multicoloured, strata, colourful, ruins, geology, geological, excavations, archeological, rock tombcaves

PMR-D0234
Jordan: Petra, a Nabataean city, probably dating from 500-600 BC, later administered by the Romans, in part carved out of the rose-red sandstone rocks of the Wadi Araba. Famous as "the rose-red city, half as old as time", Petra has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1985.

Colourful graining in the sandstone rock.
Keywords: archeology, Egyptian architecture, Graeco-Roman architecture, graining, multicoloured, strata, colourful, ruins, geology, geological, excavations, archeological, rock tombcaves

PMR-D0233
Jordan: Petra, a Nabataean city, probably dating from 500-600 BC, later administered by the Romans, in part carved out of the rose-red sandstone rocks of the Wadi Araba. Famous as "the rose-red city, half as old as time", Petra has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1985.

Colourful graining in the sandstone rock.
Keywords: archeology, Egyptian architecture, Graeco-Roman architecture, graining, multicoloured, strata, colourful, ruins, geology, geological, excavations, archeological, rock tombcaves

PMR-D0232
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Demonstration of Origami (paper folding) by a pretty Japanese girl at the Trade Fair.
Keywords: colourful, handicrafts, kimono, pretty girl, München

PMR-D0231
Austria, Tyrol, Biberwier: snow field with solitary tree on the Mariaberg, from the top of the ski-lift.
Keywords: alpine, mountain range, Alps, alpine scenery, picturesque, nature, outdoor life, snow, chalet, cold

PMR-D0230
Austria, Tyrol, Biberwier: Mariaberg, from the top of the ski-lift, with wooden ski hut in the foreground.
Keywords: alpine, mountain range, Alps, alpine scenery, picturesque, nature, outdoor life, snow, chalet, cold

PMR-D0229
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Benediktbeuren: Herb garden of the monastery under after a new fall of snow.
Keywords: picturesque, Baroque, snow, cold, winter, Catholic, religious, Benedictine, architecture

PMR-D0228
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Benediktbeuren: Baroque wing of the monastery from across a snowy courtyard.
Keywords: picturesque, snow, cold, winter, Catholic, religious, Benedictine, architecture

PMR-D0227
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: practising ice-hockey on the frozen lake in Nymphenburg Park.
Keywords: München, outdoor, activities, cold, snow, winter sports

PMR-D0226
England, Birmingham: Christmas decorations in New Street, 2009.
Keywords: street lights, illuminations, festivities, Xmas decorations

PMR-D0225
England, Birmingham: a well-stocked bar with a variety of beers and spirits on display.
Keywords: public house, beer bottles, whisky bottles, liqueur bottles, bar display

PMR-D0224
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: handpainted Chinese wallpaper depicting scenes in the Chinese Imperial Court (18th century) in one oof the bedrooms of the "Badeburg", one of the pavilions in the grounds of Nymphenburg Palace.
Keywords: München, magnificence, splendour, pomp, Schloss Nymphenburg, Wittelsbach Family

PMR-D0223
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: handpainted Chinese wallpaper depicting scenes in the Chinese Imperial Court (18th century) in one oof the bedrooms of the "Badeburg", one of the pavilions in the grounds of Nymphenburg Palace.
Keywords: München, Wittelsbach Family, Schloss Nymphenburg, pomp, splendour, magnificence

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

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

PMR-D0220
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Dachau: re-erected gate of the former concentration camp, now a memorial dedicated to the dead, "Arbeit macht frei".
Keywords: prison camp, war crimes, Adolf Hitler, National Socialist Party, Konzentrationslager

PMR-D0219
Germany, Upper Bavaria: peacock (Pavo cristatus), on Roseninsel (island) in Lake Starnberg.
Keywords: Phasianidae, brilliant, dazzling, colourful, birds, Indian Peafowl

PMR-D0218
Germany, Upper Bavaria: peacock (Pavo cristatus), on Roseninsel (island) in Lake Starnberg.
Keywords: Phasianidae, brilliant, dazzling, colourful, birds, Indian Peafowl

PMR-D0217
Austria, Tyrol, Vorderriss: the "Ahorn Boden", a large, flat valley floor in the Karwendel Mountains where maples (Acer pseudoplatanus) or "Bergahorn" grow; some have reached an age of 500 years or more. In autumn the coloured foliage attracts thousands of visitors.
Keywords: alpine, mountain range, Alps, alpine scenery, picturesque, countryside, nature

PMR-D0216
Austria, Tyrol, Vorderriss: the "Ahorn Boden", a large, flat valley floor in the Karwendel Mountains where maples (Acer pseudoplatanus) or "Bergahorn" grow; some have reached an age of 500 years or more. In autumn the coloured foliage attracts thousands of visitors.
Keywords: alpine, mountain range, Alps, alpine scenery, picturesque, countryside, nature

PMR-D0215
Austria, Tyrol, Vorderriss: the "Ahorn Boden", a large, flat valley floor in the Karwendel Mountains where maples (Acer pseudoplatanus) or "Bergahorn" grow; some have reached an age of 500 years or more. In autumn the coloured foliage attracts thousands of visitors.
Keywords: alpine, mountain range, Alps, alpine scenery, picturesque, countryside, nature

PMR-D0214
Austria, Tyrol, Eng: part of the hamlet of Eng, at the end of the Riss Valley, which is occupied only in the summer, with the Wendelstein Mountains behind.
Keywords: alpine, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range

PMR-D0213
Austria, Tyrol, Hinterriss: tables outside a wooden chalet restaurant in the Riss Valley.
Keywords: alpine, eating, food, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range

PMR-D0212
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Looping Big Dipper attraction at the Oktoberfest 2009 funfair.
Keywords: colourful, fun, atmosphere, beer tents, drinking, enjoy, lights, München, beer festival, illuminations, fairground, funfair

PMR-D0211
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: dancing on the tables at the Oktoberfest is common as the evening advances......
Keywords: colourful, beer glasses, beer krugs, fun, atmosphere, beer tents, drinking, enjoy, München, beer festival, night life

PMR-D0210
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: one of the tables in the Hofbräuhaus Tent at the Oktoberfest 2009, with the traditional figure of the Bavarian, Aloisius, hanging from the roof.
Keywords: colourful, beer glasses, beer krugs, fun, atmosphere, beer tents, drinking, enjoy, München, beer festival, night life

PMR-D0209
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: one of the tables in the Hofbräuhaus Tent at the Oktoberfest 2009.
Keywords: colourful, night life, beer festival, München, enjoy, drinking, beer tents, atmosphere, fun, beer krugs, beer glasses

PMR-D0208
Argentina, Tucumán Province: Trichocereus cacti in the Andes (are suffering from diseases and declining, despite protection laws).
Keywords: flora and fauna, cactus, plant, botany, botanical

PMR-D0207
Peru: Traditional mummer with baby llama in the train to Machu Picchu.
Keywords: actor, entertainer, mumming, mask, costume

PMR-D0206
Peru, Cusco: Roasted guinea pig with Inca Cola in Paititi Restaurant.
Keywords: meal, local delicacy, guinea pig, traditional, food

PMR-D0205
Bolivia, La Paz: exotic head-dresses as part of a folklore presentation.
Keywords: costume, feathers, plumes, traditional

PMR-D0204
Bolivia, La Paz: courtyard of the Museo Nacional de Arte.
Keywords: architecture, art gallery, museums

PMR-D0203
Bolivia, La Paz: llama foetuses on sale (for putting in the foundations of new buildings, etc.), along with various other animal parts and a range of exotica.
Keywords: wild animal skins, merchandise, animal slaughter, furs

PMR-D0202
Bolivia, La Paz: Jaguar skin on sale in general store.
Keywords: wild animal skins, animal slaughter, furs

PMR-D0201
Argentina, Jujuy: arid landscape on the altiplano with distant volcanos from the Paso de Jama (4320 metres) on the Argentine-Chile border.
Keywords: Andes, high plain, desolate, altiplano

PMR-D0200
Argentina: Typical adobe settlement of indigenas with coralled llamas and goats, near Susques.
Keywords: Andes, dwellings, farm, livestock, living conditions, mud walls, aboriginal

PMR-D0199
Argentina, Jujuy: Bizarre rock formation on a hill opposite the Hotel Pastos Chicos, approaching Susques.
Keywords: picturesque, geology, Andes, geological formations

PMR-D0198
Argentina, Jujuy: the isolated Hotel Pastos Chicos, approaching Susques, from a nearby hill.
Keywords: picturesque, geological formations, Andes, altiplano, inn, solitary, isolated

PMR-D0197
Argentina, Jujuy: Hotel Pastos Chicos, approaching Susques.
Keywords: picturesque, geological formations, Andes, altiplano, inn, solitary, isolated

PMR-D0196
Argentina, Jujuy: typical landscape on the altiplano in the High Andes.
Keywords: picturesque, altiplano, Andes, geological formations

PMR-D0195
Argentina, Purmamarca: the steep-sided valley (Quebrada de Humahuaca) approaching Purmamarca, showing the eroded mountainsides of yellowish rock.
Keywords: Andes, weathering, erosion , geological, geology, mountains

PMR-D0194
Argentina, Purmamarca: the colourful textile market, showing one of the traditional rugs.
Keywords: Andes, souvenirs, tourist trade

PMR-D0193
Argentina, Purmamarca: the colourful textile market.
Keywords: Andes, souvenirs, tourist trade

PMR-D0192
Argentina, Purmamarca: the colourful textile market.
Keywords: Andes, souvenirs, tourist trade

PMR-D0191
Argentina, Humahuaca: the steep-sided valley (Quebrada de Humahuaca) approaching Purmamarca, showing the eroded mountainsides and valley-floor vegetation.
Keywords: Andes, weathering, erosion , geological, geology, mountains

PMR-D0189
Argentina, Humahuaca: the steep-sided valley (Quebrada de Humahuaca) approaching Purmamarca; a closer look at the rock formations.
Keywords: Andes, sheer, cliffs, geological, geology, mountains

PMR-D0188
Argentina, Humahuaca: the steep-sided valley (Quebrada de Humahuaca) approaching Purmamarca.
Keywords: Andes, mountains

PMR-D0187
Argentina, Humahuaca, an indigena town in the High Andes: the fruit and vegetable market.
Keywords: Andes, mountains

PMR-D0186
Argentina, Humahuaca, an indigena town in the High Andes: the Inca-style Town Hall.
Keywords: Andes, mountains, architecture

PMR-D0185
Argentina, Humahuaca, an indigena town in the High Andes: the Inca-style Town Hall.
Keywords: Andes, mountains, architecture

PMR-D0184
Argentina La Quiaca: spectacular rock formations in the High Andes near the Bolivian border.
Keywords: geology, mountains, Andes, strata, geological

PMR-D0183
Argentina: Salta, a city lying in the Lerma Valley, in the foothills of the Andes. Panoramic view from San Bernardo Hill.
Keywords: capital, Salta la linda

PMR-D0182
Argentina: Salta, a city lying in the Lerma Valley, in the foothills of the Andes. Equestrian statue to General Martin Miguel de Güemes, who led the battle against the Spaniards.
Keywords: monument, memorial, bronze figures

PMR-D0181
Argentina, Tucumán Province: a typical village of the indigenas.
Keywords: cummunity, living conditions, dwellings, aboriginal, hamlet

PMR-D0180
Argentina: gauchos with horses in the Andes foothills.
Keywords: cowboys, riders, herdsmen, stockman, rancher

PMR-D0179
Argentina, El Mollar: the reservoir with a symbol of the indigenas.
Keywords: symbol, sign, religion, religious

PMR-D0178
Argentina, San Miguel de Tucumán: guide to the city, with a list of the sights worth visiting.
Keywords: city guide, plan of the city

PMR-D0177
Argentina, Santiago del Estero: a typical shrine of the indigenas.
Keywords: symbol, Shamanism, Shaman, religious, religion

PMR-D0176
Argentina, Formosa: a huge, steel Christian cross by the roadside.
Keywords: symbol, Catholic, religious, religion

PMR-D0175
Brazil, Iguazu: a "monster" at the campsite, Foz de Iguazu.
Keywords: flora and fauna, scary, scaring, shocking, frightening, shock, fright, creature from the depths

PMR-D0174
Brazil, Iguazu: a lizard near the waterfalls.
Keywords: flora and fauna, squamata, chordata, animalia, reptiles

PMR-D0173
Brazil, Iguazu: the River Iguazu below the falls.
Keywords: Iguassu, spectacular, spectacle, waterfalls, Iguazu, Iguacu

PMR-D0172
Brazil, Iguazu: a swarm of black and yellow butterflies by the River Iguazu.
Keywords: Lepidoptera, insects

PMR-D0171
Brazil, Iguazu: colourful butterfly.
Keywords: Lepidoptera, insects

PMR-D0170
Brazil, Curitiba: Norfolk Island Pines (Araucaria heterophylla), common around Curitiba
Keywords: trees, flora, arboreal, botanical, botany

PMR-D0169
Brazil, Curitiba: bridge over the Rio Ribeira (?) near Curitiba.
Keywords: road construction, piles, stilts, riverine, landscape

PMR-D0168
Brazil, Rio de Janeiro: climbers on the sheer face of Sugarloaf Mountain.
Keywords: adventure, rock-climbing, sport, outdoor, activity

PMR-D0167
Brazil, Rio de Janeiro: Copacobana Beach.
Keywords: sand, sunshine, vacation, holidays, relaxing, seaside, swimming, bathing, sunbathing

PMR-D0166
Brazil, Rio de Janeiro: Copacobana Beach.
Keywords: sand, sunshine, vacation, holidays, relaxing, seaside, swimming, bathing, sunbathing

PMR-D0165
Germany, Upper Bavaria: wooden chalets, half-buried in a new fall of snow at Spitzingsee with snow-covered Alps behind.
Keywords: alpine, cold, snow, mountain range, Alps, alpine scenery, picturesque, countryside, nature, outdoor life

PMR-D0164
Germany, Upper Bavaria: snow-covered landscape at Spitzingsee in winter 2008 with Alps behind.
Keywords: alpine, cold, snow, mountain range, Alps, alpine scenery, picturesque, countryside, nature, outdoor life

PMR-D0163
Germany, Upper Bavaria: skiing at Spitzingsee in winter 2008 with snow-covered Alps behind.
Keywords: alpine, outdoor life, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range, snow, cold

PMR-D0162
Austria, Tyrol, Lermoos: cross-country skiing (Langlauf) on prepared pistes, with the Wetterstein Mountains behind.
Keywords: alpine, activities, cold, snow, winter sports, outdoor life, trekking, hiking, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range

PMR-D0161
Austria, Tyrol, Lermoos: horse-drawn sleigh taking visitors on a scenic tour through the snowy woods.
Keywords: alpine, outdoor life, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range

PMR-D0160
Austria, Tyrol, Lermoos: Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos) in the snow.
Keywords: alpine, waterfowl, duck, nature, countryside, mountain range

PMR-D0159
Austria, Tyrol, Lermoos: view of the Zugspitze and Wetterstein Mountains from the "Panorama Path" after a fresh snowfall.
Keywords: alpine, outdoor life, trekking, hiking, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range

PMR-D0158
Austria, Tyrol, Lermoos: view of the Wetterstein Mountains from the "Panorama Path" after a fresh snowfall.
Keywords: alpine, mountain range, Alps, alpine scenery, picturesque, countryside, nature, hiking, trekking, outdoor life

PMR-D0157
Cyprus, Troödos: snowy path through the Black Pines on the Troödos Mountains in December 2008.
Keywords: winter , cold, picturesque, snowy, winter wonderland

PMR-D0156
Cyprus, Troödos: snow ploughs clearing the roads in Tröodos village in the Troödos Mountains in December 2008.
Keywords: winter , winter wonderland, snowy, picturesque, cold

PMR-D0155
Cyprus, Troödos: snow plough clearing the roads in Tröodos village in the Troödos Mountains in December 2008.
Keywords: winter , winter wonderland, snowy, picturesque, cold

PMR-D0154
Cyprus, Troödos: snow, cleared from the roads in Tröodos village in the Troödos Mountains in December 2008, with a threatening sky.
Keywords: winter , cold, picturesque, snowy, winter wonderland

PMR-D0153
Cyprus, Troödos: tobogganing in the snow on the Troödos Mountains in December 2008, with a threatening sky.
Keywords: winter , winter sport, cold, picturesque, snowy, winter wonderland

PMR-D0152
Cyprus, Troödos: Black Pines covered with snow on the Troödos Mountains in December 2008, with a threatening sky.
Keywords: winter , cold, snow, picturesque, winter wonderland

PMR-D0151
Cyprus, Troödos: a snowy scene at the Visitors' Centre in the Troödos Mountains in December 2008, with a threatening sky.
Keywords: winter , cold, snow, winter wonderland, picturesque

PMR-D0150
England, London: winter skating rink in the court of Somerset House.
Keywords: architecture, winter sports, Christmas tree, ice rink

PMR-D0149
England, Wiltshire: Bradford on Avon, a town which flourished in the 17th century due to the woollen textile industry. The flooding River Avon in December 2008 with the ancient stone bridge in the foreground.
Keywords: architecture, floods, stone buildings

PMR-D0148
England, Wiltshire, Bath: the Great Bath, part of the complex belonging to the Roman Baths, whose mineral waters are said to be beneficial, Above ground level the buildings are from the 19th century. Towers of the Abbey Church behind.
Keywords: architecture, bathing, heritage, mineral springs, mineral baths, spa, Roman ruins, historic

PMR-D0147
England, Wiltshire, Bath: the Great Bath, part of the complex belonging to the Roman Baths, whose mineral waters are said to be beneficial. The buildings below ground level are of Roman origin.
Keywords: architecture, historic, Roman ruins, spa, mineral baths, mineral springs, heritage, bathing

PMR-D0146
England, Wiltshire, Bath: a "Druid priest" recites a prayer to the gods on the edge of the Great Bath, part of the complex belonging to the Roman Baths, whose mineral waters are said to be beneficial.
Keywords: architecture, historic, Roman ruins, spa, mineral baths, mineral springs, heritage, bathing

PMR-D0145
England, Wiltshire, Bath: steam rising from the Sacred Spring in the Roman Baths, whose mineral waters are said to be beneficial.
Keywords: architecture, historic, Roman ruins, spa, mineral baths, mineral springs, heritage, bathing

PMR-D0144
England, Wiltshire, Bath: part of a carved stone Roman temple pediment with Gorgon's head preserved in the museum of the Roman Baths.
Keywords: architecture, historic, Roman ruins, spa, mineral baths, mineral springs, heritage, bathing

PMR-D0143
England, Wiltshire, Bath: exquisite fan-vaulting in the Abbey Church of St. Peter and St. Paul, founded in the 7th century, built from 12th century onwards, showing the fine Perpendicular Gothic window.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, cathedrals, Perpendicular Gothic, historic

PMR-D0142
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: colourful stall in Munich's Christmas Market in Marienplatz.
Keywords: München, Xmas-tree ornaments, glass ornaments, Bavarian dolls, wood carvings, ornaments, wooden toys, Xmas decorations, Christkindlmarkt, Yuletide, bright lights

PMR-D0141
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: colourful stall in Munich's Christmas Market in Marienplatz.
Keywords: München, Xmas-tree ornaments, glass ornaments, Bavarian dolls, wood carvings, ornaments, wooden toys, Xmas decorations, Christkindlmarkt, Yuletide, bright lights

PMR-D0140
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: colourful stall in Munich's Christmas Market in Marienplatz.
Keywords: München, Xmas-tree ornaments, glass ornaments, Bavarian dolls, wood carvings, ornaments, wooden toys, Xmas decorations, Christkindlmarkt, Yuletide, bright lights

PMR-D0139
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: colourful stall in Munich's Christmas Market in Marienplatz.
Keywords: München, Xmas-tree ornaments, glass ornaments, Bavarian dolls, wood carvings, ornaments, wooden toys, Xmas decorations, Christkindlmarkt, Yuletide, bright lights

PMR-D0138
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: colourful stall in Munich's Christmas Market in Marienplatz.
Keywords: München, Xmas-tree ornaments, glass ornaments, Bavarian dolls, wood carvings, ornaments, wooden toys, Xmas decorations, Christkindlmarkt, Yuletide, bright lights

PMR-D0137
Libya, Fezzan, Jebel Acacus Mountains: the "mushroom" rock formation, caused by sand and wind erosion.
Keywords: Maghreb, Sahara Desert, sand dunes, sand-dune landscape, barren, rock formations

PMR-D0136
Libya, Fezzan, Jebel Acacus Mountains: rock drawings.
Keywords: Maghreb, Sahara Desert, sand dunes, sand-dune landscape, barren

PMR-D0135
Libya, Fezzan, Jebel Acacus Mountains: Landcruiser tackling a difficult soft sand slope.
Keywords: Maghreb, barren, sand-dune landscape, sand dunes, Sahara Desert

PMR-D0134
Libya, Fezzan, Jebel Acacus: some of the weird and fantastic rock formations in the desert.
Keywords: Maghreb, barren, sand-dune landscape, sand dunes, Sahara Desert

PMR-D0133
Libya, Fezzan, Jebel Acacus Mountains: the "pinnacle", formed by natural erosion in the desert.
Keywords: Maghreb, rock formations, barren, sand-dune landscape, sand dunes, Sahara Desert

PMR-D0132
Libya, Fezzan, Jebel Acacus Mountains: the "pinnacle", formed by natural erosion in the desert.
Keywords: Maghreb, rock formations, barren, sand-dune landscape, sand dunes, Sahara Desert

PMR-D0131
Libya, Fezzan, Jebel Acacus: some of the weird and fantastic rock formations in the desert.
Keywords: Maghreb, Sahara Desert, sand dunes, sand-dune landscape, barren

PMR-D0130
Libya, Fezzan, Jebel Acacus: some of the weird and fantastic rock formations in the desert.
Keywords: Maghreb, Sahara Desert, sand dunes, sand-dune landscape, barren

PMR-D0129
Libya, Fezzan, Jebel Acacus: some of the weird and fantastic rock formations in the desert.
Keywords: Maghreb, Sahara Desert, sand dunes, sand-dune landscape, barren

PMR-D0128
Libya, Fezzan, Jebel Acacus: some of the weird and fantastic rock formations in the desert.
Keywords: Maghreb, Sahara Desert, sand dunes, sand-dune landscape, barren

PMR-D0127
Libya, Fezzan: Kaf Ajnoun (Devil's Mountain), believed by locals to be haunted by djinns.
Keywords: Maghreb, landscape, barren, desert, Sahara, sand dunes

PMR-D0126
Libya, Fezzan: Kaf Ajnoun (Devil's Mountain), believed by locals to be haunted by djinns.
Keywords: Maghreb, landscape, barren, desert, Sahara, sand dunes

PMR-D0125
Libya: Ghat, a desert city in the south-west of Libya, on the border with Algeria, in the Fezzan region. Population is about 22,000, mostly Tuareg. View of the fort with a mosque in the foreground.
Keywords: Maghreb, ancient town, historic town, Berber

PMR-D0124
Libya: Ghat, a desert city in the south-west of the country, on the border with Algeria, in the Fezzan region. Population is about 22,000, mostly Tuareg. A shop owner with his locally made jewellery on display. Shy young girls in a shop doorway.
Keywords: Maghreb, ancient town, historic town, Berber

PMR-D0123
Libya: Ghat, a desert city in the south-west of Libya, on the border with Algeria, in the Fezzan region. Population is about 22,000, mostly Tuareg. An enterprising young street salesman.
Keywords: Maghreb, ancient town, historic town, Berber

PMR-D0122
Libya: Ghat, a desert city in the south-west of Libya, on the border with Algeria, in the Fezzan region. Population is about 22,000, mostly Tuareg. A Tuareg stallholder with his locally made jewellery on display.
Keywords: Maghreb, Berber, historic town, ancient town

PMR-D0120
Libya, Fezzan: Kaf Ajnoun (Devil's Mountain), believed by locals to be haunted by djinns.
Keywords: Maghreb, landscape, barren, desert, Sahara, sand dunes

PMR-D0119
Libya: Ghat, a desert city in the south-west of Libya, on the border with Algeria, in the Fezzan region. Population is about 22,000, mostly Tuareg. A shop owner with his locally made jewellery on display.
Keywords: Maghreb, ancient town, historic town, Berber

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

PMR-D0117
Libya: Ghadames, a Tuareg town, population about 7000, lies approximately 500 miles south-west of Tripoli. It dates back probably to about 3000 BC, thriving in Roman, Byzantine and Arab times. The houses in the old town are all of baked mud, and many of the alleys are enclosed with vaulting as protection from the sun. A UNESCO World Heritage Site. Here: intricate wall decorations round window and cupboard in a "museum house".
Keywords: Maghreb, oasis town, ancient town, historic town, Berber

PMR-D0116
Libya: Ghadames, a Tuareg town, population about 7000, lies approximately 500 miles south-west of Tripoli. It dates back probably to about 3000 BC, thriving in Roman, Byzantine and Arab times. The houses in the old town are all of baked mud, and many of the alleys are enclosed with vaulting as protection from the sun. A UNESCO World Heritage Site. Here: brightly painted cupboards and artefacts adorn the walls of a former living room of a "museum house". Exit to the roof on the left.
Keywords: Maghreb, oasis town, Berber, historic town, ancient town

PMR-D0115
Libya: Ghadames, a Tuareg town, population about 7000, lies approximately 500 miles south-west of Tripoli. It dates back probably to about 3000 BC, thriving in Roman, Byzantine and Arab times. The houses in the old town are all of baked mud, and many of the alleys are enclosed with vaulting as protection from the sun. A UNESCO World Heritage Site. Here: pictures and copperware adorn the walls of a former living room of a "museum house".
Keywords: Maghreb, oasis town, Berber, historic town, ancient town

PMR-D0114
Libya: Ghadames, a Tuareg town, population about 7000, lies approximately 500 miles south-west of Tripoli. It dates back probably to about 3000 BC, thriving in Roman, Byzantine and Arab times. The houses in the old town are all of baked mud, and many of the alleys are enclosed with vaulting as protection from the sun. A UNESCO World Heritage Site. Here: artefacts adorn the walls of a former living room of a "museum house".
Keywords: Maghreb, ancient town, historic town, Berber

PMR-D0113
Libya: Ghadames, a Tuareg town, population about 7000, lies approximately 500 miles south-west of Tripoli. It dates back probably to about 3000 BC, thriving in Roman, Byzantine and Arab times. The houses in the old town are all of baked mud, and many of the alleys are enclosed with vaulting as protection from the sun. A UNESCO World Heritage Site. Here: brightly painted cupboards and wall decorations in the former living room of a "museum house".
Keywords: Maghreb, Berber, historic town, ancient town, oasis town

PMR-D0112
Libya: Ghadames, a Tuareg town, population about 7000, lies approximately 500 miles south-west of Tripoli. It dates back probably to about 3000 BC, thriving in Roman, Byzantine and Arab times. The houses in the old town are all of baked mud, and many of the alleys are enclosed with vaulting as protection from the sun. A UNESCO World Heritage Site. Here: these coloured leather squares, nailed to the door, indicate that the owner has made the Haj trip.
Keywords: Maghreb, ancient town, historic town, Berber

PMR-D0111
Libya: Ghadames, a Tuareg town, population about 7000, lies approximately 500 miles south-west of Tripoli. It dates back probably to about 3000 BC, thriving in Roman, Byzantine and Arab times. The houses in the old town are all of baked mud, and many of the alleys are enclosed with vaulting as protection from the sun. A UNESCO World Heritage Site. Here: a typical mud-walled street.
Keywords: Maghreb, oasis town, Berber, historic town, ancient town

PMR-D0110
Libya: Ghadames, a Tuareg town, population about 7000, lies approximately 500 miles south-west of Tripoli. It dates back probably to about 3000 BC, thriving in Roman, Byzantine and Arab times. The houses in the old town are all of baked mud, and many of the alleys are enclosed with vaulting as protection from the sun. A UNESCO World Heritage Site. Here: a mud-walled room of a house with kitchen utensils.
Keywords: Maghreb, oasis town, ancient town, historic town, Berber

PMR-D0109
Libya: well preserved living quarters with original artefacts in the Castle of Nalut.
Keywords: Maghreb

PMR-D0108
Libya: a qasr, or fortified store for grain and olive oil in the Castle of Nalut. Made of adobe (baked mud), it has 360 rooms and dates from the 7th century. This passage of well-worn stonews leads to the entry gate.
Keywords: Maghreb, qasr

PMR-D0107
Libya: a qasr, or fortified store for grain and olive oil in the Castle of Nalut. Made of adobe (baked mud), it has 360 rooms and dates from the 7th century. Some of the wine amphoras remain in the store.
Keywords: Maghreb, qasr

PMR-D0106
Libya: an historic olive oil press in the Castle of Nalut. Made of adobe (baked mud), it has 360 rooms and dates from the 7th century .
Keywords: Maghreb, historic implements

PMR-D0105
Macedonia, Bitola: Tragic Mask (2nd century) in museum at Heraclea Lyncestis, a town founded by Philip II of Macedon in 4th century BC, which later flourished under the Romans due to its position on the Via Egnatia.
Keywords: archeology, historic, Graeco-Roman, Greek, Roman, excavations

PMR-D0104
Macedonia, Mavrovo: frescoes in Jovan Bigorski (John the Baptist) Orthodox Monastery near Mavrovo, founded in 1020 by Ivan I. Debranin, but burnt down several times and rebuilt.
Keywords: Christian, wall paintings, colourful, saints, bible scenes, religious motifs

PMR-D0103
Macedonia, Mavrovo: frescoes in Jovan Bigorski (John the Baptist) Orthodox Monastery near Mavrovo, founded in 1020 by Ivan I. Debranin, but burnt down several times and rebuilt.
Keywords: Christian, wall paintings, colourful, saints, bible scenes, religious motifs

PMR-D0102
Macedonia, Mavrovo: frescoes in Jovan Bigorski (John the Baptist) Orthodox Monastery near Mavrovo, founded in 1020 by Ivan I. Debranin, but burnt down several times and rebuilt.
Keywords: Christian, wall paintings, colourful, saints, bible scenes, religious motifs

PMR-D0101
Macedonia, Mavrovo: frescoes in Jovan Bigorski (John the Baptist) Orthodox Monastery near Mavrovo, founded in 1020 by Ivan I. Debranin, but burnt down several times and rebuilt.
Keywords: Christian, wall paintings, colourful, saints, bible scenes, religious motifs

PMR-D0100
Macedonia, Mavrovo: frescoes in Jovan Bigorski (John the Baptist) Orthodox Monastery near Mavrovo, founded in 1020 by Ivan I. Debranin, but burnt down several times and rebuilt.
Keywords: Christian, wall paintings, colourful, saints, bible scenes, religious motifs

PMR-D0099
Croatia, Solin: reconstruction of a room in a Roman villa in the ancient city of Salona, by the site museum. Salona is now within the municipal boundaries of Split.
Keywords: archeology, decor, excavations, historic

PMR-D0098
Croatia, Solin: Latin inscription on a stone sarcophagus in the ruins of the ancient Roman city of Salona, near today's Split.
Keywords: archeology, excavations, historic

PMR-D0097
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Lindau Island: cruise boat leaving the harbour, between the lion statue and lighthouse.
Keywords: picturesque, Bodensee, Lake Constance

PMR301-09
Germany, Upper Bavaria: hikers standing by the summit cross of Mount Bodenschneid (1668 metres), near the Tegernsee (Lake Tegern).
Keywords: alpine, outdoor life, trekking, hiking, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range, snow, winter

PMR301-08
Germany, Upper Bavaria: hiker surveying the Tegernsee (Lake Tegern) from the summit of Mount Bodenschneid (1668 metres).
Keywords: alpine, outdoor life, trekking, hiking, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range, snow, winter

PMR365-12
Germany, Bavaria, Burghausen: the "Amtsgericht" or County Court building with elaborate crest on the frieze and ornate window mouldings.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, gables, fortifications, defence, mediaeval, Baroque

PMR365-11
Germany, Bavaria, Burghausen: the castle, which dates back to 1025 or even earlier, was constantly extended, and now comprises an inner courtyard and 5 outer courtyards, straggling along a ridge for 1051 metres, making it the longest castle in the world. The Christopher Gate to the castle, in the fifth courtyard.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, gables, fortifications, defence, mediaeval

PMR365-10
Germany, Bavaria, Burghausen: the castle, which dates back to 1025 or even earlier, was constantly extended, and now comprises an inner courtyard and 5 outer courtyards, straggling along a ridge for 1051 metres, making it the longest castle in the world. Clocktower with sundial, and wellhouse, in the fifth courtyard of the castle.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, gables, fortifications, defence, mediaeval

PMR365-09
Germany, Bavaria, Burghausen: facades of the entire main street with the River Salzach and the bridge to Austria behind. As seen from the castle.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, gables, fortifications, defence, mediaeval

PMR365-08
Germany, Bavaria, Burghausen: rooftops and colourful facades of the centre of the town, seen from the castle. The Rathaus (Town Hall) is the pale green building on the right.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, gables, mediaeval

PMR365-07
Germany, Bavaria, Burghausen: the tower of St. Jacob's Parish Church and the town centre. The farther side of the River Salzach belongs to Austria, the customs post being at the end of the bridge. View from the roof of the "Palas" in the castle.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, gables, fortifications, defence, mediaeval

PMR365-06
Germany, Bavaria, Burghausen: the castle, which dates back to 1025 or even earlier, was constantly extended, and now comprises an inner courtyard and 5 outer courtyards, straggling along a ridge for 1051 metres, making it the longest castle in the world. Lake Wöhr, which occupies the former course of the River Salzach, from the roof of the Palas.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, gables, fortifications, defence, mediaeval

PMR365-05
Germany, Bavaria, Burghausen: the castle, which dates back to 1025 or even earlier, was constantly extended, and now comprises an inner courtyard and 5 outer courtyards, straggling along a ridge for 1051 metres, making it the longest castle in the world. Eggenberg Tower and curtain wall spanning Lake Wöhr, from the roof of the "Palas".
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, gables, fortifications, defence, mediaeval

PMR365-04
Germany, Bavaria, Burghausen: the castle, which dates back to 1025 or even earlier, was constantly extended, and now comprises an inner courtyard and 5 outer courtyards, straggling along a ridge for 1051 metres, making it the longest castle in the world. View along the castle ridge from the roof of the "Palas" or Duke's Quarters.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, gables, fortifications, defence, mediaeval

PMR365-03
Germany, Bavaria, Burghausen: the castle, which dates back to 1025 or even earlier, was constantly extended, and now comprises an inner courtyard and 5 outer courtyards, straggling along a ridge for 1051 metres, making it the longest castle in the world. The first and principal courtyard, with the "Kemnate" or living quarters on the left.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, gables, fortifications, defence, mediaeval

PMR365-02
Germany, Bavaria, Burghausen: the castle, which dates back to 1025 or even earlier, was constantly extended, and now comprises an inner courtyard and 5 outer courtyards, straggling along a ridge for 1051 metres, making it the longest castle in the world. Stephan's Tower and the main entrance.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, gables, fortifications, defence, mediaeval

PMR365-01
Germany, Bavaria, Burghausen: colourful facades on the main square, with the castle stretching along its ridge above and behind.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, gables

PMR364-12
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Unterschleissheim: modern estate of mixed housing with green areas and children's playground in the northern suburbs of Munich.
Keywords: architecture, München, metropolis, property, residential, estate

PMR364-11
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Ismaning: church tower, reflected in the waters of the River Seebach, with new apartment block on the right.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, München, spring

PMR364-10
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schleissheim: facade and clocktower of the Old Schleissheim Palace, built for Herzog Wilhelm V in 1598, and later extended.
Keywords: architecture, Schleißheimer Schloß, Schloss Schleissheim, Renaissance, culture , historic, heritage

PMR364-09
Yellow Windflower (Anemone ranunculoides) in Schleissheim Palace grounds.
Keywords: spring, pasture, picturesque, countryside, nature, wild flowers, botany, colourful

PMR364-08
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schleissheim: the little Lustheim Palace in the grounds of Schleissheim Palace, was built by Enrico Zuccalli 1684-88 and now houses one of the largest collections of Meissen porcelain in the world.
Keywords: architecture, formal gardens, Schleißheimer Schloß, Schloss Schleissheim, park, Baroque , reflections

PMR364-07
Wood Anemones (Anemone nemorosa) in Schleissheim Palace grounds.
Keywords: spring, pasture, picturesque, countryside, nature, wild flowers, botany, colourful

PMR364-06
Spring Cinquefoil (Potentilla verna) with Dog Violets (Viola riviniana) in Schleissheim Palace grounds.
Keywords: spring, pasture, picturesque, countryside, nature, wild flowers, botany, colourful

PMR364-05
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schleissheim: the little Lustheim Palace in the grounds of Schleissheim Palace, was built by Enrico Zuccalli 1684-88 and now houses one of the largest collections of Meissen porcelain in the world.
Keywords: architecture, formal gardens, Schleißheimer Schloß, Schloss Schleissheim, park, Baroque

PMR364-04
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Unterschleissheim: block of modern residential apartments, erected 1976, with swimming pool on the roof, in the northern suburbs of Munich.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, München, spring, blossom, property

PMR364-02
Germany, Upper Bavaria: snow-covered terraces in the grounds of Ludwig II's Linderhof Palace, with the eponymous Linden (Lime) tree on the right.
Keywords: alpine scenery, picturesque, nature, winter, landscape, garden

PMR364-01
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Oberammergau: snow scene with frescoed facade.
Keywords: alpine, picturesque, winter, architecture, mountains

PMR363-07
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Eichstätt: view of the town in "Franconian Switzerland" from a nearby elevation, showing its many handsome Baroque buildings.
Keywords: architecture, culture, historic, mediaeval, medieval, heritage, gables

PMR362-12
Switzerland, Bernese Oberland: Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau, from Allmendhubel, above Mürren.
Keywords: countryside, picturesque, Alps, mountain range, snow-capped, alpine scenery, alpine meadows, glacier

PMR362-11
Large-flowered Leopards-bane (Doronicum grandiflorum) near the summit of the Schilthorn (2970 metres).
Keywords: mountain range, nature, alpine scenery, wild flowers, botany, alpine flowers, colourful, plants

PMR362-10
Alpine Toadflax (Linaria alpina) near the summit of the Schilthorn (2970 metres).
Keywords: mountain range, nature, alpine scenery, wild flowers, botany, alpine flowers, colourful, plants

PMR362-09
Alpine Forget-me-Not (Mysotis alpestris) near the summit of the Schilthorn (2970 metres).
Keywords: mountain range, nature, alpine scenery, wild flowers, botany, alpine flowers, colourful, plants

PMR362-08
Androsace alpina near the summit of the Schilthorn (2970 metres).
Keywords: mountain range, nature, alpine scenery, wild flowers, botany, alpine flowers, colourful, plants

PMR362-07
Alpine Moon-Daisy (Chrisanthemus alpinum) near the summit of the Schilthorn (2970 metres).
Keywords: mountain range, nature, alpine scenery, wild flowers, botany, alpine flowers, colourful, plants

PMR362-06
Seed heads of Creeping Avens (Geum reptans) near the summit of the Schilthorn (2970 metres).
Keywords: mountain range, nature, alpine scenery, wild flowers, botany, alpine flowers, colourful, plants

PMR362-05
Glacier Crowfoot (Ranunculus glacialis) near the summit of the Schilthorn (2970 metres).
Keywords: mountain range, nature, alpine scenery, wild flowers, botany, alpine flowers, colourful, plants

PMR362-04
Switzerland, Bernese Oberland: path from the Gemmenalphorn from the Niederhorn: Justus Valley lies far below the precipitous cliffs.
Keywords: countryside, picturesque, Alps, mountain range, alpine scenery, alpine meadows, chalets

PMR362-03
Switzerland, Bernese Oberland: path on the Niederhorn passing through lichen-covered rocks, with the summit mast receding in the distance.
Keywords: countryside, picturesque, Alps, mountain range, alpine scenery, alpine meadows, hiking, trekking, open air, activity, path marking

PMR362-02
Switzerland, Bernese Oberland: after being almost completely extirpated, the Ibex (Steinbock)(Capra ibex) iis now protected and has returned to some parts of the Swiss Alps.
Keywords: countryside, picturesque, Alps, mountain range, alpine scenery, alpine meadows, wild animals, fauna, zoology

PMR362-01
Switzerland, Bernese Oberland: cows, grazing by the path along the Niederhorn ridge, with summit mast in the distance, marking the top of the chair lift.
Keywords: countryside, picturesque, Alps, mountain range, snow-capped, alpine scenery, alpine meadows

PMR361-12
Switzerland, Bernese Oberland: the town of Thun, standing at the head of Lake Thun, seen from th Niederhorn ridge.
Keywords: countryside, picturesque, Alps, mountain range, snow-capped, alpine scenery, alpine meadows

PMR361-11
Switzerland, Bernese Oberland: Spiez, on the far shore, and Merligen, on the near shore, on Lake Thun, seen from the summit of the Niederhorn (1950 metres).
Keywords: countryside, picturesque, Alps, mountain range, snow-capped, alpine scenery, alpine meadows, panorama

PMR361-10
Switzerland, Bernese Oberland: last rays of the sun on snow-capped Mönch and Jungfrau, with rising full moon, seen from Interlaken.
Keywords: picturesque, Alps, mountain range, snow-capped, alpine scenery, night, dusk, evening, cloud

PMR361-09
Switzerland, Bernese Oberland: Jungfrau and Silberhorn, seen over the roofs of Wengen village.
Keywords: countryside, picturesque, Alps, mountain range, snow-capped, alpine scenery, alpine meadows, chalets

PMR361-08
Switzerland, Bernese Oberland: a wooden chalet, typical of the area, with the rocky slopes of Männlichen rising in the background.
Keywords: countryside, picturesque, Alps, mountain range, alpine scenery, alpine meadows

PMR361-07
Switzerland, Bernese Oberland: approaching Wengen from Wengenalp, with Lauterbrunnen Valley behind.
Keywords: countryside, picturesque, Alps, mountain range, alpine scenery, alpine meadows, chalets, nature

PMR361-05
Switzerland, Bernese Oberland: the Jungfrau (4158 metres) from Wengenalp.
Keywords: countryside, picturesque, Alps, mountain range, snow-capped, alpine scenery, alpine meadows, glacier

PMR361-04
Switzerland, Bernese Oberland: First, Grindelwald, and the Wetterhorn, from Kleine Scheidegg (2061 metres). Adenostyles leucophylla flowering in the foreground.
Keywords: countryside, picturesque, Alps, mountain range, snow-capped, alpine scenery, alpine meadows

PMR361-03
Switzerland, Bernese Oberland, Spiez: view of the harbour, the mediaeval castle (12th/13th century), and Alte Kirche - a Romanesque church dating from the 10th century, from the path up to the town.
Keywords: picturesque, Alps, mountain range, alpine scenery, colourful, yachts, boats, fortifications, defence, mediaeval

PMR361-02
Switzerland, Bernese Oberland, Spiez: a lake steamer approaching Spiez on Lake Thun.
Keywords: picturesque, Alps, mountain range, alpine scenery, boats, cruise-boat, ship, transport, azure

PMR361-01
Switzerland, Bernese Oberland, Spiez: view approaching the town with its harbour and mediaeval castle (12th/13th century), and Alte Kirche - a Romanesque church dating from the 10th century.
Keywords: picturesque, Alps, mountain range, alpine scenery, colourful, yachts, boats, fortifications, defence, mediaeval

PMR360-12
Switzerland, Bernese Oberland, Spiez: harbour scene with the mediaeval castle (12th/13th century), and Alte Kirche - a Romanesque church dating from the 10th century.
Keywords: picturesque, Alps, mountain range, alpine scenery, colourful, yachts, boats, fortifications, defence, mediaeval

PMR360-11
Switzerland, Bernese Oberland, Spiez: view of the harbour and castle from the promenade flower gardens.
Keywords: picturesque, Alps, mountain range, alpine scenery, alpine meadows, chalets, colourful, yachts, boats, fortifications, defence, mediaeval

PMR360-10
Switzerland, Bernese Oberland: by the open air swimming pool at Spiez on Lake Thun.
Keywords: Alps, mountain range, alpine meadows, holidays, sunshine, sunbathing

PMR360-08
France, Haute-Savoie, Avoriaz: family walks through the local countryside are popular.
Keywords: architecture, winter sports, holidays, tourism, accommodation, apartments, renting, alpine, community, Portes du Soleil, trekking, golf, walking, hiking, open air, activities

PMR360-06
France, Haute-Savoie: recently completed (1992) skiing village of Avoriaz, above Morzine, waits for the snow........
Keywords: architecture, winter sports, holidays, tourism, accommodation, apartments, renting, alpine, community, Portes du Soleil, trekking, golf

PMR360-04
France, Haute-Savoie, Morzine: Chalet l' Embuscade, available for holiday rents.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, accommodation, retreat, family-house

PMR360-03
France, Haute-Savoie, Montriond: Les Lindarets, the village of goats, high in the mountains.
Keywords: alpine, chalets, goatskins, pelts

PMR360-02
France, Haute-Savoie, Thonon-les-Bains: the inner harbour and chateau.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, sailing, fishing boat, yacht, fortifications, defence, mediaeval

PMR360-01
France, Haute-Savoie, Thonon-les-Bains: the yacht harbour and Lake Geneva, from the shore gardens.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, marina, sailing, flowerbeds, vista, coast, view

PMR359-12
France, Haute-Savoie: River Dranse near Le Jotty, with rafters shooting the rapids.
Keywords: water sport, rafting, white water, stimulating, outdoor life, open air, paddling, oars, paddles

PMR359-11
France, Haute-Savoie: River Dranse near Le Jotty, with rafters shooting the rapids.
Keywords: water sport, rafting, white water, stimulating, outdoor life, open air, paddling, oars, paddles

PMR359-10
France, Haute-Savoie: River Dranse near Le Jotty, with rafters landing their craft.
Keywords: water sport, rafting, white water, stimulating, outdoor life, open air, paddling, oars

PMR359-09
France, Haute-Savoie: Devil's Bridge Gorge at le Jotty, between Thonon and Morzine, where the River Dranse forces its way through a limestone ridge.
Keywords: countryside, picturesque, Alps, alpine scenery, canyon, rocky, geology, geological, boulders

PMR359-07
Switzerland, Bernese Oberland: lakeside path between Iseltwald and Giessbach on Lake Brienz.
Keywords: countryside, picturesque, Alps, mountain range, snow-capped, alpine scenery, alpine meadows, chalets

PMR359-06
Switzerland, Bernese Oberland: hotel overlooking the harbour at Iseltwald on Lake Brienz.
Keywords: countryside, picturesque, Alps, mountain range, alpine scenery, alpine meadows, yachts

PMR359-05
Switzerland, Bernese Oberland: church tower at Unterseen with Harder Kulm rising close behind.
Keywords: picturesque, Alps, mountain range, alpine scenery, alpine meadows, chalets, architecture, geraniums

PMR359-04
Switzerland, Bernese Oberland: alpine meadows near Habkern, with the Great Yellow Gentian (Gentiana lutea) in the foreground.
Keywords: alpine, spring, pasture, mountain range, picturesque, countryside, nature, alpine scenery, wild flowers, botany, alpine flowers, colourful

PMR359-03
Switzerland, Bernese Oberland: East Interlaken and the airport, with Schynige Platte behind, and the Jungfrau range in the distance.
Keywords: countryside, picturesque, Alps, mountain range, snow-capped, alpine scenery, alpine meadows, panorama, aerial view

PMR359-02
Switzerland, Bernese Oberland, Interlaken: Matten, with the Lütschine Valley behind, and overlooked by the Jungfrau mountains. Aaron's Rod (Verbascum thapsus) in the foreground.
Keywords: picturesque, Alps, mountain range, snow-capped, alpine scenery, panorama, wild flowers, botany

PMR359-01
Switzerland, Bernese Oberland, Interlaken: centre of the town with Unterseen seen from Harder Kulm.
Keywords: picturesque, Alps, mountain range, snow-capped, alpine scenery, alpine meadows, panorama, aerial view

PMR358-12
Switzerland, Bernese Oberland, Interlaken: Swiss National Day procession: flag thrower in action.
Keywords: picturesque, Alps, colourful, uniform, costume, national dress, regional dress, ceremonial, traditional

PMR358-11
Switzerland, Bernese Oberland, Interlaken: Swiss National Day procession: cows decorated ion the traditional manner for the return from the high alm to the valley in autumn ("Almabtrieb", "Viehabtrieb").
Keywords: picturesque, Alps, colourful, uniform, costume, national dress, regional dress, ceremonial

PMR358-10
Switzerland, Bernese Oberland, Interlaken: Swiss National Day procession: riders in mediaeval costumes on horses with ceremonial trappings.
Keywords: picturesque, Alps, colourful, uniform, national dress, regional dress, traditional, dirndl

PMR358-09
Switzerland, Bernese Oberland, Interlaken: Swiss National Day procession: uniformed bandmaster leading a brass band in smart yellow and maroon uniforms.
Keywords: picturesque, Alps, colourful, uniform, costume, national dress, regional dress, ceremonial, traditional, rousing

PMR358-08
Switzerland, Bernese Oberland, Interlaken: Swiss National Day procession: a vintage wicker perambulator attended by girls in traditional dress.
Keywords: picturesque, Alps, colourful, uniform, costume, national dress, regional dress, ceremonial, dirndl, pram

PMR358-06
Switzerland, Bernese Oberland, Interlaken: Swiss National Day procession: a "wood spirit" in grotesquely carved wooden mask with horns, and dressed in goat skins.
Keywords: picturesque, Alps, colourful, uniform, costume, national dress, regional dress, ceremonial, traditional

PMR358-05
Switzerland, Bernese Oberland, Interlaken: Swiss National Day procession: a "wood spirit" in grotesquely carved wooden mask, and dressed in goat skins.
Keywords: picturesque, Alps, colourful, uniform, costume, national dress, regional dress, ceremonial, traditional

PMR358-04
Switzerland, Bernese Oberland, Interlaken: Swiss National Day procession: drummers of a silver band in rousing action.
Keywords: picturesque, Alps, colourful, uniform, costume, national dress, regional dress, ceremonial, traditional, dirndl

PMR358-03
Switzerland, Bernese Oberland, Interlaken: Swiss National Day procession: drummers of a silver band headed by girls with flowers in traditional dress.
Keywords: picturesque, Alps, colourful, uniform, costume, national dress, regional dress, ceremonial, traditional, dirndl

PMR358-02
Switzerland, Bernese Oberland, Interlaken: Swiss National Day procession: mock-up of the Beatenberg Funicular Railway carriage.
Keywords: picturesque, Alps, colourful, ceremonial, traditional, transport

PMR358-01
Switzerland, Bernese Oberland, Interlaken: Swiss National Day procession: Swiss flag-waving group in colourful costumes.
Keywords: picturesque, Alps, colourful, uniform, costume, national dress, regional dress, Lederhosen, ceremonial, traditional, dirndl

PMR357-12
Switzerland, Bernese Oberland, Interlaken: preparing for the Swiss National Day celebrations in the market square, Unterseen.
Keywords: picturesque, Alps, mountain range, alpine scenery, chalets, colourful, architecture, bench-tables, Biergarten, cobblestones

PMR357-11
Switzerland, Bernese Oberland: full view of the two glaciers of the Gewächthorn with the lake formed by melting ice.
Keywords: picturesque, Alps, mountain range, snow-capped, alpine scenery, alpine meadows, awe-inspiring, awesome, breathtaking, stupendous, striking

PMR357-10
Switzerland, Bernese Oberland: the lake formed by the melting glaciers of the Gewächtenhorn, seen from the Susten Pass (2224 metres).
Keywords: picturesque, Alps, mountain range, snow-capped, alpine scenery, alpine meadows, awe-inspiring, awesome, breathtaking, stupendous, striking

PMR357-09
Switzerland, Bernese Oberland: Gewächtenhorn with its glaciers reflected in the lake at the summit of the Susten Pass (2224 metres).
Keywords: picturesque, Alps, mountain range, snow-capped, alpine scenery, alpine meadows, breathtaking, striking

PMR357-08
Switzerland, Bernese Oberland: view towards Meiringen from the summit of the Susten Pass (2224 metres).
Keywords: countryside, picturesque, Alps, mountain range, snow-capped, alpine scenery, alpine meadows, alpine flowers, hairpin bends

PMR350-12
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: the new Franz Josef Strauss Airport near Erding, taken on opening day, 17th May 1992. View of the control tower, and newly planted trees.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, München, modern, state-of-the-art, aviation

PMR350-11
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: the new Franz Josef Strauss Airport near Erding, taken on opening day, 17th May 1992. View of the new terminal building (left) with car parks (right) and control tower.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, München, modern, state-of-the-art, aviation

PMR350-09
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: the new Franz Josef Strauss Airport near Erding, taken on opening day, 17th May 1992. View of aircraft ramp and control tower from spectators' hill.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, München, modern, state-of-the-art, aviation

PMR350-08
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: the new Franz Josef Strauss Airport near Erding, taken on opening day, 17th May 1992. View of hangars and freight terminal from spectators' hill.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, München, modern, state-of-the-art, aviation

PMR350-07
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Riem Airport, with original traffic hall built in Hitler's day, 1938, taken on the day it closed: 16th May 1992.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, historic, München, nostalgic, aviation

PMR350-06
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Riem Airport, with radar tower and airport buildings, taken on the day it closed: 16th May 1992.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, historic, München, nostalgic, aviation

PMR350-04
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Saturday flea market at Ramersdorf.
Keywords: colourful, München, trading, jumble, bargains

PMR350-01
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Irschenberg: view of the Alps from the Autobahn, with the pilgrimage church of Wilparting where the grave of Monk Marinus, martyred in about 697 AD may be found. Snow still lying in the fields.
Keywords: nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, mountain range, winter, Alps

PMR349-12
India, Gwalior: view of the cliff on which Gwalior Fort stands, dominating the town below.
Keywords: culture, historic, heritage, fortifications, defence, geology

PMR349-11
India, Gwalior: the larger of a pair of Sasbahu Temples, dating from the 9th-11th centuries.
Keywords: architecture, culture, historic, heritage, imposing, ancient, masonry, Hindu, Jain

PMR349-10
India: a local family outside their mud-walled, thatched house in a small country village on the road from Agra to Gwalior.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, heritage, imposing, gables, timber-frame, half timbered, wattle and daub, München, capital city

PMR349-08
India, Agra: Fatehpur Sikri was to become the new capital of the Moghul Empire as ordained by Emperor Akbar. It was completed in 1570 but suddenly abandoned in 1586.
Here, a local daredevil leaping from the battlements into a 10-foot-deep pool of water.
Keywords: stunt man, reckless, foolhardy, overdaring

PMR349-07
India, Agra: Fatehpur Sikri was to become the new capital of the Moghul Empire as ordained by Emperor Akbar. It was completed in 1570 but suddenly abandoned in 1586. However the Jami Masjid Mosque is in daily use; here, the white marble tomb of Shaikh Salim Chisti surrounded by marble lattice screens. It has a reputation of helping childless women.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, UNESCO, inlaid marble

PMR349-06
India, Agra: Fatehpur Sikri was to become the new capital of the Moghul Empire as ordained by Emperor Akbar. It was completed in 1570 but suddenly abandoned in 1586. Ankh Micholi Pavilion, whose roof is supported by unusual struts carved to resemble monsters. Panch Mahal in the background.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, UNESCO

PMR349-05
India, Agra: Fatehpur Sikri was to become the new capital of the Moghul Empire as ordained by Emperor Akbar. It was completed in 1570 but suddenly abandoned in 1586. The five-storey Panch Mahal, reflected in one of the ornamental pools.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, UNESCO

PMR349-04
India, Agra: suburban street scene.
Keywords: culture, daily life, typical, tri-shaw, everyday scene

PMR349-03
India, Agra: the Taj Mahal, a mausoleum built on the orders of the Moghul Emperor Shah Jahan between 1631 and 1653 for his favourite wife, Mumtaz Mahal. By evening light.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, imposing, majestic, graceful, symmetrical, masterwork, famous, UNESCO, reflections, light-effects

PMR349-02
India, Agra: the Taj Mahal, a mausoleum built on the orders of the Moghul Emperor Shah Jahan between 1631 and 1653 for his favourite wife, Mumtaz Mahal. Late afternoon - oblique view.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, imposing, majestic, graceful, symmetrical, masterwork, famous, UNESCO, light-effects

PMR349-01
India, Agra, one of the twin red sandstone mosques which flank the white marble Taj Mahal.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, imposing, symmetrical

PMR348-12
India, Agra: the Taj Mahal, a mausoleum built on the orders of the Moghul Emperor Shah Jahan between 1631 and 1653 for his favourite wife, Mumtaz Mahal. By early afternoon light.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, imposing, majestic, graceful, symmetrical, masterwork, famous, UNESCO, reflections, light-effects

PMR348-11
India, Agra: the Taj Mahal, a mausoleum built on the orders of the Moghul Emperor Shah Jahan between 1631 and 1653 for his favourite wife, Mumtaz Mahal. By early afternoon light.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, imposing, majestic, graceful, symmetrical, masterwork, famous, UNESCO, reflections, light-effects

PMR348-10
India, Agra, Sacred Langur monkey (Semnopithecus entellus), one of a colony at Akbar's tomb.
Keywords: wildlife, mammal, animal, ape, fauna, tame

PMR348-09
India, Agra, Sikandra: tomb of Moghul Emperor Akbar, completed in 1613. Architecturally a combination of Hindu and Muslim styles, it is built with red sandstone inlaid wwith white marble. A Little Egret on the grass in the foreground.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, imposing, symmetry

PMR348-08
India, Agra: a bearded, turbanned Sikh, with the temple in the background.
Keywords: culture, traditional dress, religion, heritage, colourful

PMR348-07
India, Agra: barefoot Sikhs in the temple precinct.
Keywords: culture, traditional dress, religion, heritage

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

PMR348-05
India, Agra: 17th century gateway arch leading to the Itimad-ud-daulah. Built of red sandstone and finely inlaid with white marble.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, imposing, symmetry

PMR348-04
India, Agra, brightly painted ceremonial arch marking the entrance to the exposition/festival grounds.
Keywords: picturesque, culture, colourful, symmetry

PMR348-01
India, Agra: the Striped Palm Squirrel (Funambulus palmarum) is at home even in the biggest cities, and is sacred to the Hindus.
Keywords: wildlife, rodents, fauna, mammals

PMR347-12
India, Agra, the Red Fort, built by the Moghuls, but probably dating back before the 10th century: The massive walls are decorated with fine carvings and the marble columns of the belvedere are inlaid with semi-precious stones.
Keywords: architecture, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, imposing, UNESCO

PMR347-11
India, Agra, the Red Fort, built by the Moghuls, but probably dating back before the 10th century: This white marble belvedere on the walls of the Red Fort offers extensive views of the Yamuna River.
Keywords: architecture, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, imposing

PMR347-10
India, Agra, the Red Fort, built by the Moghuls, but probably dating back before the 10th century: The massive walls are decorated with fine carvings.
Keywords: architecture, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, imposing, UNESCO

PMR347-09
India, Rajasthan, Bharatpur: Painted Storks (Mycteria leucocephala) in Keoladeo Ghana Bird Sanctuary.
Keywords: birds, waders, ornithology, birding, bird-watching

PMR347-07
India, Rajasthan, Jaipur: scene at the camel market. Camels are the principal beasts of burden in this region.
Keywords: livestock, trading

PMR347-06
India, Rajasthan, Jaipur: capital city of Rajasthan, was founded in 1727 by Maharaja Jai Singh II, and is known as "the pink city of India". Inside the City Palace of the Maharaja of Jaipur: the richly decorated Peacock Door and Balcony.
Keywords: architecture, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, artistic, ornate

PMR347-05
India, Rajasthan, Jaipur: capital city of Rajasthan, was founded in 1727 by Maharaja Jai Singh II, and is known as "the pink city of India". Inside the City Palace of the Maharaja of Jaipur: an ornate marble archway flanked by marble elephants. Two of the smartly dressed retainers in the background.
Keywords: architecture, culture, historic, colourful, heritage

PMR347-04
India, Rajasthan, Jaipur: capital city of Rajasthan, was founded in 1727 by Maharaja Jai Singh II, and is known as "the pink city of India". Inside the City Palace of the Maharaja of Jaipur: an ornate marble archway flanked by marble elephants.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage

PMR347-03
India, Rajasthan, Jaipur: capital city of Rajasthan, was founded in 1727 by Maharaja Jai Singh II, and is known as "the pink city of India". Traditional brightly-coloured puppets.
Keywords: culture, colourful, heritage, costume, dress, dolls, souvenirs

PMR347-02
India, Rajasthan, Jaipur: capital city of Rajasthan, was founded in 1727 by Maharaja Jai Singh II, and is known as "the pink city of India". Behind the upper facade of the Palace of the Winds, where ladies of the royal household could watch life on the street unobserved.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, heritage, imposing, gables, timber-frame, half timbered, wattle and daub, München, capital city

PMR347-01
India, Rajasthan, Jaipur: capital city of Rajasthan, was founded in 1727 by Maharaja Jai Singh II, and is known as "the pink city of India". View of the main street from the top of the Palace of the Winds.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, capital city, panorama, Rotelbus

PMR346-12
India, Rajasthan, Jaipur: the inner courtyard of the Palace of the Winds.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage

PMR346-11
India, Rajasthan, Jaipur: capital city of Rajasthan, was founded in 1727 by Maharaja Jai Singh II, and is known as "the pink city of India". Elephant rides.
Keywords: culture, colourful, heritage, Pachyderm, tourists

PMR346-10
India, Rajasthan, Amber/Amer: a seller of herbs and spices in a courtyard of the Fortress-Palace makes an attractive display of his wares.
Keywords: picturesque, culture, colourful, trader, stall

PMR346-09
India, Rajasthan, Amber/Amer: tourist bazaar in a courtyard of the Fortress-Palace.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, heritage, imposing, gables, timber-frame, half timbered, wattle and daub, München, capital city

PMR346-08
India, Rajasthan, Amber/Amer: Hall of Victory in the Fortress-Palace makes extensive use of inlaid mother-of-pearl and pieces of mirror glass.
Keywords: architecture, culture, historic, heritage, decoration, ornamentation

PMR346-07
India, Rajasthan, Amber/Amer: carved stone lattice window in the Fortress-Palace based on a honeycomb pattern.
Keywords: architecture, culture, historic, heritage, artistic, filigree

PMR346-06
India, Rajasthan, Amber/Amer: part of the gardens in the Fortress-Palace.
Keywords: picturesque, culture, historic, heritage

PMR346-05
India, Rajasthan, Amber/Amer: tourists are transported up the hill to the Fortress-Palace by elephants, frequently decorated in bright colours.
Keywords: picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, tradition, Pachyderm

PMR346-04
India, Rajasthan, Amber/Amer: Amber Fort overlooks the old city, predecessor of the modern city of Jaipur, which was founded by Maharaja Jai Singh II in 1727.
Keywords: picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, reflections, palace, fortifications, defence

PMR346-03
India, Rajasthan, Jaipur: capital city of Rajasthan, was founded in 1727 by Maharaja Jai Singh II, and is known as "the pink city of India". Facade of the Palace of the Winds (Hawa Mahal), built in 1799 by Maharaja Sawaj Pratap Singh, "a stunning example of Rajput artistry". Ladies of the royal household could watch the street unobserved from here.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, imposing, capital city

PMR346-02
India, Rajasthan, Jaipur: capital city of Rajasthan, was founded in 1727 by Maharaja Jai Singh II, and is known as "the pink city of India". Facade of the Palace of the Winds (Hawa Mahal), built in 1799 by Maharaja Sawaj Pratap Singh, "a stunning example of Rajput artistry". Ladies of the royal household could watch the street unobserved from here.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, imposing, capital city

PMR346-01a
India, Rajasthan, Jaipur: capital city of Rajasthan, was founded in 1727 by Maharaja Jai Singh II, and is known as "the pink city of India". Jal Mahal Water Palace reflected in the waters of its lake, in the late rays of the sun.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, capital city

PMR346-01
India, Rajasthan, Jaipur: capital city of Rajasthan, was founded in 1727 by Maharaja Jai Singh II, and is known as "the pink city of India". Jal Mahal Water Palace reflected in the waters of its lake, in the late rays of the sun.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, capital city

PMR345-12
India, New Delhi: Qutab Minar Complex, fine examples of early Afghan architecture. The victory tower is 73 metres high, has fine carvings on the base, and was started in 1193 after the defeat of the last Hindu kingdom in Delhi. On the right is the tomb of Imam Zamim.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, mediaeval, medieval, heritage, capital city

PMR345-11
India, New Delhi: Gandhi Memorial, simple but impressive.
Keywords: culture, historic, heritage, imposing, capital city, monument, statues, bronze

PMR345-10
India, New Delhi: Gandhi Memorial, simple but impressive.
Keywords: culture, historic, heritage, imposing, capital city, monument, statues, bronze

PMR345-09
India, New Delhi: Laxmi Narayan Mandir, a Hindu Temple built in 1938 by the industrialist Birla, dedicated to Vishnu and his consort, Laxmi.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, capital city, garish

PMR345-08
India, New Delhi: Laxmi Narayan Mandir, a Hindu Temple built in 1938 by the industrialist Birla, dedicated to Vishnu and his consort, Laxmi.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, capital city, garish

PMR345-07
India, New Delhi: the golden dome of the Bangla Sahib Gurdwara Temple, with Sikh family on the busy forecourt.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, capital city

PMR345-06
India, New Delhi: the large pool with surrounding portico for pre-worship ablutions, adjoining Bangla Sahib Gurdwara Sikh Temple.
Keywords: picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, imposing, capital city, reflections, tradition

PMR345-05
India, New Delhi: late afternoon light on the gardens of Humayun's Tomb, with sacred cows among the palm trees.
Keywords: picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, capital city, park, vegetation

PMR345-04
India, New Delhi: tomb of Moghul Emperor Humayan (1530-1556) built by his wife, Haji Begum, is regarded as an architectural forerunner of the Taj Mahal.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, capital city, dome, symmetry

PMR345-03
India, New Delhi: a dazzling array of saris (Hindu), salwars with kameez (Sikh) and churidhars (Sikh) worn by visitors to the Bahai House of Worship at Bahapur.
Keywords: picturesque, culture, colourful, heritage, capital city, traditional, dress

PMR345-02
India, New Delhi: Bahai House of Worship at Bahapur, built 1980-86 in the form of a lotus blossom with nine petals.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, heritage, imposing, capital city, graceful, symmetry

PMR345-01
India, New Delhi: snake charmer with cobra.
Keywords: capital city, flute, music, snake, tradition, custom

PMR344-12
India, New Delhi: Jami Masjid Mosque, built 1644-1658 by the Moghul Emperor Shah Jahan, is the largest mosque in India with a capacity of 25,000 worshippers.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, capital city, Islam, Muslim, minarets, domes

PMR344-11
India, New Delhi: inside the Red Fort (Lal Qila), built 1638-1648 by the Moghul Emperor Shah Jahan: gardens, with rows of columnar Ashoka trees.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, capital city, heritage

PMR344-10
India, New Delhi: inside the Red Fort (Lal Qila), built 1638-1648 by the Moghul Emperor Shah Jahan: part of the richly carved marble courtyard of the Pearl Mosque.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, capital city, Islam, Muslim, domes

PMR344-09
India, New Delhi: inside the Red Fort (Lal Qila), built 1638-1648 by the Moghul Emperor Shah Jahan: inlaid semi-precious stones on the pillars of the Diwan-i-khas (Hall of Private Audiences) with the domes of the Moti Masjid (Pearl Mosque) in the background.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, capital city, Islam, Muslim

PMR344-08
India, New Delhi: inside the Red Fort (Lal Qila), built 1638-1648 by the Moghul Emperor Shah Jahan: gateway pavilion, seen from a typical arched colonnade.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, capital city

PMR344-07
Germany, Upper Bavaria: part of the village of Bayerischzell from the top of Mount Wendelstein (1838 metres), with snow-capped Austrian and Italian Alps in the far distance. The little chapel can be seen in the left foreground.
Keywords: nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, mountain range, panorama

PMR344-06
Germany, Upper Bavaria: part of the village of Bayerischzell from the top of Mount Wendelstein (1838 metres), with snow-capped Alps in the far distance.
Keywords: nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, mountain range, panorama

PMR344-05
Germany, Upper Bavaria: rock formations near the summit of Mount Wendelstein (1838 metres), with the highest chapel in Germany (top left).
Keywords: alpine, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range, geological

PMR344-04
Germany, Upper Bavaria: Biergarten terrace near the summit of Mount Wendelstein (1838 metres), with the little chapel in the background.
Keywords: nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, beer

PMR344-02
Germany, North Rhine-Westphalia, Cologne: pink flamingoes in the zoological gardens.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, Köln, birds, waders

PMR344-01
Germany, North Rhine-Westphalia, Cologne: old warehouses on the banks of the River Rhine.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, mediaeval, medieval, heritage, gables, Köln

PMR343-12
Germany, North Rhine-Westphalia, Cologne: Old Town Hall, part 14th century Gothic, with portal from the Renaissance period.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, heritage, imposing, wattle and daub, gables, Köln

PMR343-11
Germany, North Rhine-Westphalia, Cologne: Renaissance portal of the Old Town Hall.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, mediaeval, medieval, heritage, gables, Köln

PMR343-10
Germany, North Rhine-Westphalia, Cologne: floodlit gabled houses and open air restaurants on the Frankenwerft, with Gross St. Martin and the ghostly towers of the cathedral in the background.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, mediaeval, medieval, heritage, Köln

PMR343-09
Germany, North Rhine-Westphalia, Cologne: evening on the Rhine quays, with floodlit gables, Gross St. Martin and cathedral. The brightly-lit restaurant ships are reflected in the waters of the Rhine.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, mediaeval, medieval, heritage, Köln, illuminated, night lights

PMR343-08
Germany, North Rhine-Westphalia, Cologne: evening on the Rhine quays, with floodlit gables, Gross St. Martin, TV-Tower and cathedral.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, mediaeval, medieval, heritage, Köln, illuminated, night lights

PMR343-07
Germany, North Rhine-Westphalia, Cologne: Gothic 15th century tower of the Old Town Hall seen from th Old Market Place (Alter Markt).
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, heritage, Köln, monument

PMR343-06
Germany, North Rhine-Westphalia, Cologne: facade of the Gothic south transept of the cathedral, with a forest of flying buttresses.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, mediaeval, medieval, heritage, imposing, Köln

PMR343-05
Germany, North Rhine-Westphalia, Cologne: tall, narrow, gabled, burgher houses (rebuilt after the war) overlooked by the apses of Gross St. Martin, on the Frankenwerft in the pedestrian zone. The open air restaurants come to life in the evenings.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, heritage, Köln

PMR343-04
Germany, North Rhine-Westphalia, Cologne: tall, narrow, gabled, burgher houses (rebuilt after the war) and modern fountain on the Frankenwerft in the pedestrian zone.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, heritage, Köln

PMR343-01
Germany, North Rhine-Westphalia, Cologne: Hahnentor, formerly the main entrance gate to the city from the west.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, mediaeval, medieval, heritage, Köln, castellations

PMR342-12
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Oberammergau: a typical frescoed cottage facade with a colourful display of geraniums.
Keywords: alpine, picturesque, colourful, traditional, show, frontage

PMR342-11
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Lindau: the harbour, with a lake steamer entering between the famous Bavarian lion and lighthouse.
Keywords: picturesque, island, Swabia, Bodensee, Lake Constance, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture

PMR342-10
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Lindau: Hauptstrasse, now a pedestrian precinct, is lined by tall mediaeval burgher houses.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, island, Swabia, Bodensee, Lake Constance, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture

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

PMR342-08
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Lindau: bronze figures on the Narrenbrunnen (carnival fools' fountain) in the main street.
Keywords: island, Swabia, Bodensee, Lake Constance, historic, heritage, artistic, clowns, buffoons, jackass, jesters, cobblestones

PMR342-05
Switzerland, Berne: figure on the cathedral tower portraying the builder of the cathedral.
Keywords: architecture, culture, historic, mediaeval, medieval, heritage, stonework, stone carving, sculpture

PMR342-04
Switzerland, Berne: figure on the cathedral tower portraying the cathedral architect.
Keywords: architecture, culture, historic, mediaeval, medieval, heritage, stonework, stone carving, sculpture

PMR342-03
Switzerland, Berne: tympanum of the main portal of Berne Cathedral showing the Last Judgement and containing 234 figures, sculpted by Master Erhard Küng.
Keywords: architecture, culture, historic, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, heritage, Gothic, stonework, stone carving, masterpiece

PMR342-01
Switzerland, Bernese Oberland: family of chamois (Rupicapra rupicapra) on the Eiger Glacier moraine.
Keywords: countryside, Alps, mountain range, alpine scenery, alpine meadows, Bovidae

PMR341-12
Alpine Stonecrop (Sedum alpestre) in the Bernese Oberland.
Keywords: picturesque, countryside, nature, alpine scenery, wild flowers, botany, alpine flowers, colourful

PMR341-11
Moss Campion (Silene acaulis) in the Bernese Oberland.
Keywords: picturesque, countryside, nature, alpine scenery, wild flowers, botany, alpine flowers, colourful

PMR341-10
Alpine Toadflax (Linaria alpina) in the Bernese Oberland.
Keywords: picturesque, countryside, nature, alpine scenery, wild flowers, botany, alpine flowers, colourful

PMR341-09
Switzerland, Bernese Oberland, Jungfraujoch (3466 metres): part of the Snow Plateau.
Keywords: Alps, mountain range, snow-capped, alpine scenery

PMR341-08
Switzerland, Bernese Oberland, Jungfraujoch (3466 metres): alpine landscape with observatory and Sphinx Terraces.
Keywords: picturesque, Alps, mountain range, snow-capped, alpine scenery

PMR341-07
Switzerland, Bernese Oberland, Jungfraujoch (3466 metres): huskies taking a rest between sleigh rides, near the summit of the funicular station.
Keywords: countryside, picturesque, Alps, mountain range, snow-capped, alpine scenery, alpine meadows, chalets

PMR341-01
Switzerland, Bernese Oberland, Jungfraujoch (3466 metres): the way up to the Mönchsjochshütte (hut for climbers, sleeping 125 persons).
Keywords: Alps, mountain range, snow-capped, alpine scenery

PMR340-12
Switzerland, Bernese Oberland: view from the Mönchjochshütte near the Jungfraujoch (3466 metres).
Keywords: picturesque, Alps, mountain range, snow-capped, alpine scenery

PMR340-11
Switzerland, Bernese Oberland: Eismeer, the great snowfield of the Fiescher Glacier, seen from a window in the Jungfraujoch Funicular tunnel.
Keywords: picturesque, Alps, mountain range, snow-capped, alpine scenery

PMR340-10
Alpine Rampion (Phyteuma hemisphaericum) and Bearded Bellflower (Campanula barbata) in the Bernese Oberland.
Keywords: picturesque, countryside, nature, alpine scenery, wild flowers, botany, alpine flowers, colourful

PMR340-09
Female Small Blue Butterfly (Cupido minimus) on Crow Flower (Geranium sylvaticum) in the Bernese Oberland.
Keywords: picturesque, countryside, nature, alpine scenery, wild flowers, botany, alpine flowers, colourful, Lepidoptera

PMR340-08
Marsh Orchid (Dactylorhiza alpestris) in the Bernese Oberland.
Keywords: picturesque, countryside, nature, alpine scenery, wild flowers, botany, alpine flowers, colourful

PMR340-07
White Buttercup (Ranunculus aconitifolius) in the Bernese Oberland.
Keywords: picturesque, countryside, nature, alpine scenery, wild flowers, botany, alpine flowers, colourful

PMR340-05
Yellow Alpine Anemone (Pulsatilla alpina apiifolia) in the Bernese Oberland.
Keywords: picturesque, countryside, nature, alpine scenery, wild flowers, botany, alpine flowers, colourful

PMR340-04
Switzerland, Bernese Oberland, Interlaken: footpath across the meadows from Kleine Scheidegg to Wengernalp, with the Jungfrau as backdrop.
Keywords: countryside, picturesque, Alps, mountain range, snow-capped, alpine scenery, alpine meadows, majestic, buttercups, colourful

PMR340-03
Switzerland, Bernese Oberland, Interlaken: footpath across the meadows from Kleine Scheidegg to Wengernalp, with the Jungfrau as backdrop.
Keywords: countryside, picturesque, Alps, mountain range, snow-capped, alpine scenery, alpine meadows, hiking, trekking, outdoor life, majestic

PMR340-02
Switzerland, Bernese Oberland, Interlaken: Kleine Scheidegg, with the Jungfraujoch Funicular passing the Eiger Glacier.
Keywords: countryside, picturesque, Alps, mountain range, snow-capped, alpine scenery, alpine meadows, railway, train, majestic

PMR340-01
Switzerland, Bernese Oberland, Interlaken: Kleine Scheidegg, with the Eiger Glacier in the background.
Keywords: countryside, picturesque, Alps, mountain range, snow-capped, alpine scenery, alpine meadows, chalets

PMR339-12
Switzerland, Bernese Oberland, Interlaken: north face of the Eiger (3970 metres) or "Eigerwand", with Jungfraujoch Railway Tunnel, from the Männlichen-Wengernalp path.
Keywords: picturesque, Alps, mountain range, snow-capped, alpine scenery, alpine meadows, mighty, awe-inspiring, challenge, majestic

PMR339-11
Switzerland, Bernese Oberland, Grindelwald: distant view of the town and Wetterhorn from the Männlichen-Wengernalp path.
Keywords: countryside, picturesque, Alps, mountain range, snow-capped, alpine scenery, alpine meadows, stoney

PMR339-10
Switzerland, Bernese Oberland, Lauterbrunnen: view of the town in its gorge with waterfalls, seen from Männlichen (2230 metres), with snow-covered Breithorn in the left background.
Keywords: countryside, picturesque, Alps, mountain range, snow-capped, alpine scenery, alpine meadows

PMR339-09
Switzerland, Bernese Oberland, Interlaken, Lauterbrunnen: Staubbach Waterfall.
Keywords: Alps, mountain range, alpine scenery, cascade

PMR339-08
Switzerland, Bernese Oberland, Interlaken: houses on the Unterseen waterfront, with reflections in the River Aare.
Keywords: picturesque, Alps, mountain range, alpine scenery, chalets, colourful, architecture

PMR339-07
Switzerland, Bernese Oberland, Interlaken: view of the Kurgarten, with snow-covered Jungfrau in the distance and Smoke Tree (Cotinus coggygria) in the foreground.
Keywords: picturesque, Alps, mountain range, snow-capped, alpine scenery, gardens, cure-gardens, fountain, Smoke Bush

PMR339-06
Switzerland, Bernese Oberland, Interlaken: the Casino and Kursaal, surrounded by formal flower gardens.
Keywords: picturesque, Alps, convalescence, relaxation, leisure, colourful

PMR339-05
Switzerland, Bernese Oberland, Interlaken: houses in Unterseen, the old quarter, with flower bedecked fountain in the foreground.
Keywords: picturesque, Alps, alpine scenery, street scene, architecture, geraniums

PMR339-04
Switzerland, Bernese Oberland, Interlaken: houses in Unterseen, the old quarter, with Mount Harder Kulm in the background.
Keywords: picturesque, Alps, mountain range, alpine scenery, chalets, street scene, architecture, belltower

PMR339-03
Switzerland, Bernese Oberland, Interlaken: houses in Unterseen, the old quarter, with Mount Harder Kulm in the background.
Keywords: picturesque, Alps, mountain range, alpine scenery, chalets, street scene, architecture, belltower

PMR339-02
Switzerland, Bernese Oberland, Interlaken: Hotel Post Hardermannli, a traditional building with carved wooden eaves. With the yellow and black Interlaken flag.
Keywords: picturesque, Alps, alpine scenery, chalets, architecture, geraniums, colourful

PMR339-01
Switzerland, Bernese Oberland, Grindelwald: view of the Upper Glacier from the Hotel Wetterhorn.
Keywords: picturesque, Alps, mountain range, snow-capped, alpine scenery, barren, crevasse

PMR338-12
Switzerland, Bernese Oberland, Grindelwald: the Upper Glacier, descending from the Schreckhorn.
Keywords: picturesque, Alps, mountain range, snow-capped, alpine scenery, barren, crevasse

PMR338-11
Switzerland, Bernese Oberland, Grindelwald: rocks, planed flat by former glacier, near the Pfingstegg path.
Keywords: countryside, picturesque, Alps, mountain range, snow-capped, alpine scenery, alpine meadows, chalets, geological, phenomenon

PMR338-10
Switzerland, Bernese Oberland, Grindelwald: view of the town, in its green valley, from the Pfingstegg path.
Keywords: countryside, picturesque, Alps, mountain range, snow-capped, alpine scenery, alpine meadows, chalets, panorama

PMR338-09
Switzerland, Bernese Oberland, Grindelwald: the town centre, with the snow-covered Schreckhorn iand the Upper Glacier in the background.
Keywords: countryside, picturesque, Alps, mountain range, snow-capped, alpine scenery, alpine meadows, chalets, street scene, hotels

PMR338-08
Switzerland, Bernese Oberland, Grindelwald: the town centre, with the snow-covered Schreckhorn in the background.
Keywords: countryside, picturesque, Alps, mountain range, snow-capped, alpine scenery, alpine meadows, chalets, street scene, hotels

PMR338-07
Switzerland, Bernese Oberland, Grindelwald: glimpse of the Finsteraarhorn (4273 metres) with geranium bedecked cafe terrace in the foreground.
Keywords: countryside, picturesque, Alps, mountain range, snow-capped, alpine scenery, alpine meadows, chalets

PMR338-06
Switzerland, Bernese Oberland, Grindelwald: the Wetterhorn (3701 metres)
Keywords: countryside, picturesque, Alps, mountain range, snow-capped, alpine scenery, alpine meadows, chalets

PMR338-05
Switzerland, Bernese Oberland, Grindelwald: glimpse of the Fiescherwand, covered in snow, between the Schreckhorn and the Eiger, with meadows and chalets in the foreground.
Keywords: countryside, picturesque, Alps, mountain range, snow-capped, alpine scenery, alpine meadows, chalets, valley

PMR338-04
Switzerland: the Furka Pass (2431 metres) with the road leading down to Gletsch.
Keywords: alpine, countryside, picturesque, Alps, mountain range, scenery, tortuous, valley

PMR338-03
Germany, Bavaria, Franconia, Rothenburg ob der Tauber: Markus Tower and Röder Gate. With colourful wrought iron trader's sign.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster, heritage, imposing, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse

PMR338-02
Germany, Bavaria, Franconia, Rothenburg ob der Tauber: Hafengasse and Röder Gate. With colourful wrought iron traders' signs.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster, heritage, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse

PMR338-01
Germany, Bavaria, Franconia, Rothenburg ob der Tauber: the Old Forge and Blacksmith.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster, heritage, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse

PMR334-10
England, Norfolk, Norwich: the cathedral was built in Norman style, the foundation stone being laid in 1096. The Gothic cloisters seen from the south east.
Keywords: architecture, mediaeval, picturesque, culture, historic, ancient, monument, heritage

PMR334-09
England, Norfolk, Norwich: the cathedral was built in Norman style, the foundation stone being laid in 1096. View of the tower, south transept and part of the nave, from the cloisters.
Keywords: architecture, mediaeval, picturesque, culture, historic, ancient, monument, heritage

PMR334-08
England, Norfolk, Norwich: the cathedral was built in Norman style, the foundation stone being laid in 1096. View of the spire and facade of the south transept.
Keywords: architecture, mediaeval, picturesque, culture, historic, ancient, monument, heritage

PMR334-07
England, Norfolk, Norwich: the cathedral was built in Norman style, the foundation stone being laid in 1096. View of the spire, the second highest in England.
Keywords: architecture, mediaeval, picturesque, culture, historic, ancient, monument, heritage

PMR334-04
England, Norfolk, Norwich: founded at the time of the Norman Conquest, Norwich Castle retains only the much-renovated highly ornamented keep, which is now home to the Norwich Castle Museum and Art Gallery.
Keywords: architecture, mediaeval, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, Bath stone, ancient, monument

PMR334-02
Easter Cactus (Schlumbergera gaertneri) in flower.
Keywords: delicate, beauty, forest cactus, flowering plants, horticulture, house plants, plants, botanical, botany, picturesque, colourful, succulents

PMR334-01
Easter Cactus (Schlumbergera gaertneri) in flower.
Keywords: delicate, beauty, forest cactus, flowering plants, horticulture, house plants, plants, botanical, botany, picturesque, colourful, succulents

PMR333-12
Germany, Upper Bavaria: weekend fruit and vegetable market in Rathausplatz (Town Hall Square), Unterschleissheim.
Keywords: München, architecture, offices, cobblestones, trade, buying-selling

PMR333-11
Germany, Upper Bavaria: Siemens AG, high security Defence Electronics Division at Unterschleissheim, built 1986.
Keywords: München, architecture, offices, antennae

PMR333-10
Principality of Liechtenstein, Vaduz: the Castle of Liechtenstein (top left) overlooks the town from on high, backed by lofty snow-capped mountains. Vineyard in autumn colouring in the foreground.
Keywords: alpine, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, mountain range, park, grounds

PMR333-09
Principality of Liechtenstein, Vaduz: view from the Castle of Liechtenstein across the Rhine Valley.
Keywords: alpine, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, mountain range, park, grounds

PMR333-08
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Lindau: flowers on the promenade, with the Mangturm (13th century) in the background.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, island, Swabia, Bodensee, Lake Constance, historic, heritage, mediaeval

PMR333-07
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Lindau: frescoes and sun dial on the south gable of the Gothic Rathaus (Town Hall).
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, island, Swabia, Bodensee, Lake Constance, historic, heritage, mediaeval, step gable, statue, fountain

PMR333-05
Flowers of the Sweet Pea (Lathyrus odoratus)
Keywords: nature, fragrant, delicate, beauty, flowering plants, horticulture, plants, botanical, botany, picturesque, colourful, annual, legumes

PMR333-04
Denmark, Copenhagen, Tivoli Gardens at night: boating pool with pagoda and weeping willow tree.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, capital city, illuminations, lights, bright, reflections, entertainment, attraction, spectacle

PMR332-12
Denmark, Copenhagen, Tivoli Gardens at night: pools with fountains in front of an illuminated pavilion.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, capital city, illuminations, lights, bright, reflections, entertainment, attraction, spectacle

PMR332-11
Denmark, Copenhagen, Tivoli Gardens at night: the Oriental Pavilion and Gardens.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, capital city, illuminations, lights, bright, reflections, entertainment, attraction, spectacle

PMR332-10
Denmark, Copenhagen: sailing boats moored in the picturesque Nyhavn (Gammel Strand), with the brightly coloured 17th century burgher houses lining the waterfront. In the foreground sightseeing boats returning after touring the harbour.
Keywords: architecture, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, capital city, attraction, entertainment

PMR332-09
Denmark, Copenhagen: sailing boats moored in the picturesque Nyhavn (Gammel Strand), with the brightly coloured 17th century burgher houses lining the waterfront.
Keywords: architecture, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, capital city, attraction, entertainment

PMR332-08
Denmark, Helsingor (Elsinore): statue of Hercules and the Hydra on the waterfront.
Keywords: culture, myth, legend, Greek, monument, sculpture, Heracles

PMR332-07
Denmark, Helsingor (Elsinore): Kronborg Fortress, built in the 1630s on the site of the original "Krogen" Fortress from 1420, showing moat and curtain walls.
Keywords: architecture, culture, historic, mediaeval, medieval, heritage, imposing

PMR332-06
Denmark, Helsingor (Elsinore): inner courtyard of Kronborg Fortress, built in the 1630s on the site of the original "Krogen" Fortress from 1420.
Keywords: architecture, culture, historic, mediaeval, medieval, heritage, imposing

PMR332-05
Denmark, Helsingor (Elsinore): view of the grounds and fortifications of Kronborg Fortress, where Hamlet might have walked, with cannons in the foreground. The yacht harbour is visible in the distance.
Keywords: picturesque, historic, heritage, defence

PMR332-04
Denmark, Helsingor (Elsinore): view from the Kronborg Fortress across Oresund to Helsingborg in Sweden, with cannons in the foreground.
Keywords: picturesque, historic, heritage, fortifications, defence

PMR332-03
Sweden: boats on the lake adjoining a camping site, a few kilometres north of Ljungby.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, reflections, calm, peaceful, tranquil, birch wood, rural, countryside

PMR332-02
Sweden, Vadstena: typical wooden houses line the main street.
Keywords: architecture, culture, traditional, colourful, street scene

PMR332-01
Sweden, Vadstena: Radhuset, the oldest town hall in Sweden (1400); the square tower was added at the end of the 15th century. It now serves as a bistro.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, mediaeval, medieval, heritage

PMR331-12
Sweden, Vadstena: Renaissance castle with moat, begun by Gustav Vasa in 1545, has four massive corner towers, and a central tower which contains the chapel.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, mediaeval, medieval, heritage, fortifications, defence, red-brick

PMR331-11
Sweden, Vadstena: Renaissance castle with moat, begun by Gustav Vasa in 1545, has four massive corner towers, and a central tower which contains the chapel.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, mediaeval, medieval, heritage, fortifications, defence, red-brick, reflections

PMR331-10
Sweden, Stockholm: Royal Dramatiska Theatre, an "art nouveau" palace built 1901-8, has four stages.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, culture, heritage, capital city, drama, art deco

PMR331-09
Sweden, Stockholm: full-rigged sailing ship "af Chapman" built in 1887 by the Whitehaven Shipbuilding Company, moored off Skepps Island, is used as a youth hostel. Her original name was "Dunboyne" then "G.D. Kennedy" and she made several trips round the world as a training ship until 1934.
Keywords: picturesque, culture, historic, capital city, 3-master, veteran, vintage

PMR331-08
Sweden, Stockholm: Stall Bridge and the entrance to Parliament Building on Helgeand Island.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, heritage, capital city, street scene

PMR331-07
Sweden, Stockholm: Changing of the guard in the West Court of the Royal Palace.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, capital city, equestrians, soldiers, uniform, mounted guards, cannon, ceremony

PMR331-06
Sweden, Stockholm: Changing of the guard in the West Court of the Royal Palace.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, capital city, equestrians, soldiers, uniform, mounted guards, ceremony

PMR331-05
Sweden, Stockholm: relief of the Palace Guard in front of the south entrance to the Royal Palace.
Keywords: culture, historic, heritage, capital city, colourful, uniform, soldiers, cobblestones

PMR331-04
Sweden, Stockholm: Prince Regent's Palace, Gustav Adolf Square, and the Opera House, with reflections in Norrström.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, imposing, capital city

PMR331-03
Sweden, Stockholm: Stadshuset from the Klara Mälar-Strand, starting point for pleasure cruising trips.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, imposing, capital city, quayside, jetty

PMR331-02
Sweden, Stockholm: view of the old city (Riddarsholmen and Gamla Stan) from the 100-metre-high tower of the Stadshuset, showing: Ropyal Palace (left), Storkyrkan (cathedral), Riddarhuset (Knights' House), Riddarholmskyrkan (Knight Island Church), and Wrangel Palace etc.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, capital city, panorama, aerial view, mediaeval, medieval, heritage, cloudscape

PMR331-01
Sweden, Stockholm: view of the modern city from the 100-metre-high tower of the Stadshuset, showing: Centralbron flyover, railway station (left), church of St. Clare, and new tower block developments.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, capital city, panorama, aerial view, traffic, elevated roads

PMR330-12
Sweden, Stockholm: view from the south entrance to the Royal Palace, showing the National Museum and, in the distance, impressive frontages on the Strandvägen across the water.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, heritage, capital city, boats, street scene, ferryboat, moorings

PMR330-11
Sweden, Stockholm: statue of St. George and the Dragon (?) and fountain on Köpman-brinken in Gamla Stan (the old quarter).
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, capital city

PMR330-10
Sweden, Stockholm: Stortorget (market place), where the Danish King Christian II had 80 members of the Swedish aristocracy executed in 1520 and the whole square ran red; stock exchange building, and the tower of Storkyrkan (cathedral).
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, heritage, capital city, street scene, trade sign

PMR330-09
Sweden, Stockholm: the Royal Palace, completed 1770 to plans of Nicodemus Tessin the Younger, containing 500+ rooms, only a handful of which are open to the public. South entrance, with a triumphal arch motiv, dedicated to Charles XII.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, heritage, capital city

PMR330-08
Sweden, Stockholm: Strömgatan, with Prince Regent's Palace in the foreground, and Rosenbad Palace extreme left.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, colourful, heritage, capital city

PMR330-07
Sweden, Stockholm: statue of a male figure in the Ström parterre garden on Helgeands Island, with the Opera House in the background.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, colourful, heritage, imposing, capital city, drama, stage, music, acting

PMR330-06
Sweden, Stockholm: the New Opera House, a Baroque building from 1898, stands on the site of the Old Opera House. Side view from Helgeands Island.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, culture, colourful, heritage, imposing, capital city, statue, drama, stage, music, acting

PMR330-05
Sweden, Stockholm: St. Jacob's Church, completed in 1643, received a new tower after the fire of 1723. Until 1968 it was painted yellow.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, imposing, capital city

PMR330-04
Sweden, Stockholm: equestrian statue of Gustav II Adolf in Gustav Adolf Square with Prince Regent's Palace (built 1783-94) in the background, now the home of the foreign ministry.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, heritage, capital city, monument

PMR330-03
Sweden, Stockholm: the Royal Palace, completed 1770 to plans of Nicodemus Tessin the Younger, containing 500+ rooms, only a handful of which are open to the public.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, heritage, capital city

PMR330-02
Sweden, Stockholm: Stall Bridge and entrance arch to the Riksdagshuset (Parliament Building) on Helgeands Island, built 1894-1906 to plans of architect Aron Johansson. On the left, the classical Kanslihuset (Chancellery), built 1922-36.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, heritage, capital city

PMR330-01
Sweden, Stockholm: Rosenbad Palace, built to the design of architect Ferdinand Boberg in 1902-4, and now providing offices for the prime minister.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, culture, heritage, capital city, reflections

PMR329-12
Sweden, Stockholm: Riddarholmskyrkan (Church on Knights' Island), completed ca.1300 for the Franciscans, but much altered since. It contains the tombs of the Bernadotte family, as well as many field marshalls.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, heritage, capital city

PMR329-11
Sweden, Stockholm: Wrangel Palace, built in 1630, but later rebuilt for Field Marshal Wrangel (1670). It was the royal family residence from 1697 to 1754, but presently serves as council chambers.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, heritage, capital city, monument

PMR329-10
Sweden, Stockholm: Stadshuset (City Hall), the symbol of Stockholm, built 1911-23 and richly furnished in contemporary style. The belltower is 100 metres high.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, culture, heritage, imposing, capital city

PMR329-09
Sweden, Stockholm: Stadshuset (City Hall) in early morning sunshine, with flowers on the quayside in the foreground.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, capital city

PMR329-08
Sweden, Stockholm: the facade of the Riddarhuset (Knights' House), a Classical/Baroque palace built between 1641 and 1674.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, heritage, imposing, capital city

PMR329-07
Finland, Turku (in Swedish: Abo): Finland's oldest town, and capital city until Helsinki took its place in 1812. Granite-faced office block on the north bank of the River Aurajoki, with returning fishing boat.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, imposing, watercraft, moorings

PMR329-06
Finland, Turku (in Swedish: Abo): Finland's oldest town, and capital city until Helsinki took its place in 1812. The red-painted house is the Qwensel House, the oldest wooden building in the town, now home to a pharmacy museum.
Keywords: architecture, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, watercraft, moorings, boats

PMR329-05
Finland, Turku (in Swedish: Abo): Finland's oldest town, and capital city until Helsinki took its place in 1812. Turku Art Museum, built with local granite.
Keywords: architecture, culture, heritage, imposing

PMR329-04
Finland, Turku (in Swedish: Abo): Finland's oldest town, and capital city until Helsinki took its place in 1812. fruit and flower market in the Market Square, with the green dome of the Orthodox Church in the background.
Keywords: picturesque, culture, colourful, gladioli, tiger lilies

PMR329-03
Finland, Turku (in Swedish: Abo): Finland's oldest town, and capital city until Helsinki took its place in 1812. Turku Castle dates back to 1280, but has been expanded a number of times. View of the inner courtyard. It now houses the town's historical museum.
Keywords: architecture, culture, historic, mediaeval, medieval, heritage, red-brick, cobblestones

PMR329-02
Finland, Turku (in Swedish: Abo): Finland's oldest town, and capital city until Helsinki took its place in 1812. Camping site on Ruissalo Island.
Keywords: tenting, open air, outdoor life, rural, countryside

PMR329-01
Finland, Turku (in Swedish: Abo): Finland's oldest town, and capital city until Helsinki took its place in 1812. Viking Line Ferry leaving Turku for Stockholm, passing Ruissalo Island, with striking cloud formation, typical at this latitude.
Keywords: picturesque, skyscape, meteorology

PMR328-12
Finland, Turku (in Swedish: Abo): Finland's oldest town, and capital city until Helsinki took its place in 1812. View from the camping site on Ruissalo Island with striking cloud formation, typical at this latitude.
Keywords: picturesque, skyscape, meteorology

PMR328-11
Finland, Turku (in Swedish: Abo): Finland's oldest town, and capital city until Helsinki took its place in 1812. Beach near the camping site on Ruissalo Island with returning fishing boat in the distance and striking cloud formation.
Keywords: picturesque, skyscape, meteorology

PMR328-10
Finland, Turku (in Swedish: Abo): Finland's oldest town, and capital city until Helsinki took its place in 1812. "Suomen Joutsen", the "Swan of Finland", a three-masted steel frigate, formerly sailed under the German flag as the "Oldenburg" from 1922 to 1928.
Keywords: picturesque, historic, heritage, sailing boat, sailing ship, training ship, graceful, stately, veteran, vintage

PMR328-09
Finland, Turku (in Swedish: Abo): Finland's oldest town, and capital city until Helsinki took its place in 1812. Samppalinna windmill, adjacent to the summer theatre arena on a hill above the south bank.
Keywords: picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage

PMR328-08
Finland, Turku (in Swedish: Abo): Turku Cathedral, parts of which go back to early 13th century, was the national cathedral until 1812, when Helsinki became capital instead of Turku, Finland's oldest town.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, heritage, cannas

PMR328-07
Finland, Turku (in Swedish: Abo): Finland's oldest town, and capital city until Helsinki took its place in 1812. View of the moorings along the River Aurajoki, with the cathedral in the distance.
Keywords: picturesque, boats, watercraft, jetty

PMR328-06
Finland, Turku (in Swedish: Abo): Finland's oldest town, and capital city until Helsinki took its place in 1812. The town has grown up around the River Aurajoki. The modern theatre lies on the south bank.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, watercraft, boats, moorings, stage, drama, plays

PMR328-05
Finland, Turku (in Swedish: Abo): Finland's oldest town, and capital city until Helsinki took its place in 1812. Turku Castle dates back to 1280, but has been expanded a number of times. It now houses the town's historical museum.
Keywords: architecture, culture, historic, mediaeval, medieval, heritage, red-brick

PMR328-04
Finland, Helsinki: harbour scene, backed by buildings on Pohjoisranta - the Northern Shore.
Keywords: metropolis, picturesque, culture, colourful, heritage, capital city, Helsingfors, boats, moorings

PMR328-03
Finland, Helsinki: Uspenski Cathedral, the Orthodox cathedral dedicated to the Virgin Mary, completed in 1868.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, imposing, capital city, Helsingfors

PMR328-02
Finland, Helsinki: the cathedral, completed in 1852 to designs of C.L. Engel, stands in Senate Square. Oblique view showing the classical facades, each with six Corinthian columns.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, imposing, capital city, Helsingfors

PMR328-01
Finland, Helsinki: the cathedral, completed in 1852 to designs of C.L. Engel, stands in Senate Square. The monument is dedicated to Tsar Alexander II and was created by sculptor Walter Runeberg in 1894.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, imposing, capital city, Helsingfors, statue

PMR327-12
Finland, Helsinki: view of the harbour and dome of the cathedral, with bowsprit and anchor of a sailing boat in the foreground.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, capital city, Helsingfors

PMR327-11
Finland, Helsinki: the Presidential Palace, built in 1818 as a private residence and converted in 1843 by C.L. Engel. A new palace was under construction in 1990.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, heritage, capital city, Helsingfors

PMR327-09
Finland, Helsinki: prize-quality vegetables on offer from stalls in Market Square.
Keywords: metropolis, colourful, capital city, Helsingfors, trading, local produce, home grown

PMR327-08
Finland, Helsinki: home grown vegetables and flowers on sale from a boat moored near Market Square.
Keywords: metropolis, picturesque, culture, colourful, capital city, Helsingfors, trading

PMR327-07
Finland, Helsinki: the cathedral, completed in 1852 to designs of C.L. Engel, stands in Senate Square. The monument is dedicated to Tsar Alexander II and was created by sculptor Walter Runeberg in 1894.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, imposing, capital city, Helsingfors, statue

PMR327-06
Finland, Helsinki: breakfast in the open air, outside the old market hall, with the cathedral visible in the background.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, culture, heritage, capital city, Helsingfors, restaurant, eating

PMR327-05
Finland, Helsinki: harbour scene with sailing ship/houseboat and Uspenski Cathedral in the background.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, capital city, Helsingfors

PMR327-04
Finland, Porvoo (in Swedish: Borga): wooden houses bordering the River Borga, with the roof of the cathedral visible on the hill behind. The town, Finland's second oldest, was founded in 1364 by Magnus Eriksson.
Keywords: culture, historic, heritage, dwellings, riverine, landscape

PMR327-03
Finland, Porvoo (in Swedish: Borga): the simple cathedral dates back to 1418. The town, Finland's second oldest, was founded in 1364 by Magnus Eriksson.
Keywords: architecture, culture, historic, heritage, mediaeval

PMR327-02
USSR, Leningrad: the Winter Canal, between the Hermitage Theatre (left) and the Old Hermitage (right).
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, heritage, St. Petersburg, motorboat, arches

PMR327-01
USSR, Leningrad: part of the south west facade of the Winter Palace. Designed mainly by Bartolomeo Rastrelli, it was the seat of the Tsars from the early 18th century. The Hermitage Museum is now housed in part of the complex.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, imposing, Baroque, Rococo, St. Petersburg

PMR326-12
USSR, Leningrad, Petrodvorets: wooden "Matryoshka" dolls on offer in the park.
Keywords: culture, colourful, souvenirs, wooden dolls, toys, traditional, market, stall, St. Petersburg, gardens, grounds, Peterhof

PMR326-11
USSR, Leningrad, Petrodvorets: the small Marly Palace, built to accommodate guests, viewed from the top of the Marly Cascade, or Golden Hill Cascade, which is adorned with statues of mythological figures. The fountain is one of the "Ménager" (i.e. economic - they are "hollow") Fountains.
Keywords: picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, St. Petersburg, fountains, waterplay, statues, gardens, park, grounds, Peterhof

PMR326-10
USSR, Leningrad, Petrodvorets: the small Marly Palace, built to accommodate guests, viewed from the top of the Marly Cascade, or Golden Hill Cascade, which is adorned with statues of mythological figures.
Keywords: picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, St. Petersburg, fountains, waterplay, statues, gardens, park, grounds, Peterhof

PMR326-09
USSR, Leningrad, Petrodvorets: the moated Hermitage, where guests and the laid table were together raised on a lift to the upper storey, where they could dine in privacy.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, St. Petersburg, Baroque, park, gardens, grounds

PMR326-08
USSR, Leningrad, Petrodvorets: the Adam Fountain with its twin conservatories.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, St. Petersburg, garden, park, grounds, Peterhof

PMR326-07
USSR, Leningrad, Petrodvorets: the Fir Tree Fountains spray the unwary visitor.
Keywords: culture, historic, heritage, St. Petersburg, waterplay, gardens, park, grounds, Peterhof

PMR326-06
USSR, Leningrad, Petrodvorets: 505 water jets combine to create the Pyramid Fountain.
Keywords: culture, historic, heritage, St. Petersburg, waterplay, garden, park, grounds, Peterhof

PMR326-05
USSR, Leningrad, Petrodvorets: the Orangery with its gardens and gilded Triton fountain.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, St. Petersburg, park, grounds, Peterhof

PMR326-04
USSR, Leningrad, Petrodvorets: the Palace Church in the East Pavilion has a golden cupola surmounted by a cross.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, Orthodox, St. Petersburg, Baroque, Peterhof

PMR326-03
USSR, Leningrad, Petrodvorets: the two Roman Fountains in the parterre which are based on originals in St. Peter's Square, Rome. Colourful flowerbeds in the foreground.
Keywords: picturesque, culture, heritage, St. Petersburg, garden, park, grounds, Peterhof

PMR326-02
USSR, Leningrad, Petrodvorets: view of the twin Roman Fountains from the Chessboard Cascade stairway, with statues in the foreground depicting antique gods.
Keywords: metropolis, picturesque, culture, colourful, heritage, St. Petersburg, gardens, park, grounds, Peterhof

PMR326-01
USSR, Leningrad, Petrodvorets: the Sun Fountain in the park revolves under its own power.
Keywords: metropolis, culture, historic, St. Petersburg, waterplay, garden, park, grounds, Peterhof

PMR325-12
USSR, Leningrad: view of the West Pavilion of the Great Palace of Petrodvorets with costumed court lady posing in the foreground.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, St. Petersburg, Baroque, period dress, pretty girl, model, Peterhof

PMR325-11
USSR, Leningrad: view of the West Pavilion of the Great Palace of Petrodvorets surmounted by the double eagle, with the Fountain of Spring and Summer.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, Orthodox, St. Petersburg, Baroque, Peterhof

PMR325-10
USSR, Leningrad: view of the Great Palace of Petrodvorets from the Upper Park, with the Dolphin Fountain in the foreground.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, Orthodox, St. Petersburg, Peterhof

PMR325-09
USSR, Leningrad: view of the Great Palace of Petrodvorets from the Upper Park, with statues in the foreground.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, Orthodox, St. Petersburg, Peterhof

PMR325-08
USSR, Leningrad: Neva panorama (from left): Academy of Sciences, Museum of Anthropology and Ethnography (formerly the Kunstkamera), Zoological Museum, the Exchange and a Rostral Column on the Strelka, seen from the Hermitage Hydrofoil landing platform.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, St. Petersburg, Baroque

PMR325-07
USSR, Leningrad: Cathedral of the Resurrection in Smolny Convent, begun in 1748 by Elizabeth I but only finished in the 1830s. Another of Rastrelli's creations, today (1990) it houses an exhibition devoted to the city of Leningrad.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, Orthodox, St. Petersburg, impressive

PMR324-07
USSR, Leningrad: Peter and Paul Fortress, with the golden spire of the cathedral reflected in the waters of the Kronverk Canal.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, Orthodox, St. Petersburg, fortifications, defence

PMR324-06
USSR, Leningrad: Cruiser "Aurora", now a museum ship, sided with the Bolsheviks in 1917 and actively promoted the revolution. From here came the signal to storm the Winter Palace.
Keywords: metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, St. Petersburg, warship, navy, marine, steamship, veteran

PMR324-05
USSR, Leningrad: the Armenian Church on Nevsky Prospekt, built by Velten between 1771-80. Presently in use as a storeroom (1990).
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, Orthodox, St. Petersburg, Classical

PMR324-04
USSR, Leningrad: buildings on Nevsky Prospekt, viewed from the gardens of Kazan Cathedral. No. 28, on the right, built in 1912-14, now the "House of Books" formerly belonged to the Singer Sewing Machine Company.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, St. Petersburg

PMR324-03
USSR, Leningrad: central tower of the Admiralty Buildings, one of the first projects of Peter the Great in St. Petersburg (1704-5) and the hub and emblem of the city.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster, heritage, Orthodox, St. Petersburg

PMR324-02
USSR, Leningrad: central tower of the Admiralty Buildings, one of the first projects of Peter the Great in St. Petersburg (1704-5) and the hub and emblem of the city.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster, heritage, Orthodox, St. Petersburg

PMR324-01
USSR, Leningrad: Peter the Great Monument "The Bronze Horseman" in the Square of the Decembrists, dedicated by Catherine the Great on 07.08.1782, the centenary of his accession.
Keywords: metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, equestrian, statue, St. Petersburg

PMR323-12
USSR, Leningrad: St. Isaac's Cathedral, the world's 3rd largest domed church (after St. Peter's, Rome and St. Paul's, London). Built between 1818 and 1858 to a design of Auguste Ricard de Montferrand of red granite and grey marble.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, Orthodox, Classical, St. Petersburg

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

PMR323-10
USSR, Leningrad: Nicholas I Monument in Isaac Square with the gilded dome of St. Isaac's Cathedral providing an impressive background.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, Orthodox, equestrian, statue, St. Petersburg

PMR323-09
USSR, Leningrad: view of the Alexander Column and Winter Palace from the twin arches of the General Staff Headquarters.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, Baroque, St. Petersburg

PMR323-08
USSR, Leningrad: corner of Palace Square where the Guards Headquarters (1837-43) adjoins the Winter Palace.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, Baroque, Rococo, St. Petersburg

PMR323-07
USSR, Leningrad: main entrance of the Winter Palace on Palace Square. Designed mainly by Bartolomeo Rastrelli, it was the seat of the Tsars from the early 18th century. The Hermitage Museum is now housed in part of the complex.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, imposing, Baroque, Rococo, St. Petersburg

PMR323-06
USSR, Leningrad: Alexander Column in Palace Square with the Winter Palace behind. 47.5 metres high and cut from a single block of granite, in 1829-34, it commemorates the Russian victory over Napoleon.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, monument, imposing, St. Petersburg

PMR323-05
USSR, Leningrad: Academy of Sciences and Museum of Anthropology and Ethnography (formerly the Kunstkamera) on University Quay, seen from the far bank of the River Neva.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, Baroque, panorama, imposing, St- Petersburg

PMR323-04
USSR, Leningrad: Palace Bridge over the River Neva to the Strelka on Vasilyevskiy Island, with the Zoological Museum on the left.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, historic, heritage, street scene, Rostral column, St. Petersburg

PMR323-03
USSR, Leningrad: Museum of Anthropology aand Ethnography, formerly the Kunstkamera, on University Quay overlooking the River Neva. The further building is the classical Academy of Sciences.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, Baroque, imposing, St. Petersburg

PMR323-02
USSR, Leningrad: Rostral Columns, formerly lighthouses, on the Strelka, decorated with ships' prows and based on Roman originals (rostrum = prow).
Keywords: metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, monument, sculpture, street scene, St. Petersburg

PMR323-01
USSR, Leningrad: Peter and Paul Fortress: the mausoleum in the foreground is connected to the cathedral (behind) by a passageway.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, Orthodox, Baroque, St. Petersburg

PMR322-12
USSR, Leningrad: returning pleasure boat on the River Neva, with late afternoon sun illuminating the golden spire of the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul in the distance.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, boat, river-cruiser, tourism, sightseeing, St. Petersburg

PMR322-11
USSR, Leningrad: north west facade of the Winter Palace, 250 metres long, overlooking the River Neva Designed mainly by Bartolomeo Rastrelli, it was the seat of the Tsars from the early 18th century.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, imposing, Baroque, Rococo, Hermitage, St. Petersburg

PMR322-10
USSR, Leningrad: tourists can view the city in comfort by horse-drawn stagecoach, here passing through Palace Square, with the Alexander column in the background.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, monument, city-tour, St. Petersburg

PMR322-09
USSR, Leningrad: General Staff Headquarters on Palace Square, facing the Winter Palace, built by Carlo Rossi between 1819 and 1829.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, crescent, arches, monument, chariot, horse-drawn, imposing, St. Petersburg

PMR322-08
USSR, Leningrad: Strogonov Palace, built in 1752-54 by Bartolomeo Francesco Rastrelli, stands on the Moyka River. The Strogonovs were one of Russia's leading families and patrons of the arts.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, Baroque, noble, imposing, St. Petersburg

PMR322-07
USSR, Leningrad: Nevsky Prospekt, with the "Art Nouveau" Comedy Theatre, No. 56, in the foreground.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, heritage, Art Deco, Jugendstil, street scene, traffic, St. Petersburg

PMR322-06
USSR, Leningrad: Matryoshka dolls are displayed everywhere, in all sizes and colours, even one with the features of President Gorbachov.
Keywords: metropolis, culture, colourful, souvenirs, wooden dolls, toys, traditional, market, stall, St. Petersburg

PMR322-05
USSR, Leningrad: tourist souvenirs are on offer on all sides of Pushkin Square.
Keywords: metropolis, picturesque, culture, colourful, matryoshka dolls, market, stalls, traditional, toys, St. Petersburg

PMR322-04
USSR, Leningrad: Pushkin Theatre (formerly Alexandra Theatre) built in 1828-32 by Carlo Rossi, in Pushkin Square. Side view.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, heritage, drama, acting, thespians, stage, plays, St. Petersburg

PMR322-03
USSR, Leningrad: Pushkin Monument on the "Square of the Arts", with the Russian Museum in the background.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, author, playrwright, dramatist, statue, St. Petersburg

PMR322-01
USSR, Leningrad: Saints Peter and Paul Cathedral, built between 1712-33, contains the tombs of the Tsars. The golden spire is 122 metres high, by decree the highest building in Leningrad.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, Orthodox, St. Petersburg

PMR321-12
USSR, Leningrad: shooting a film (peasants ' revolt?) in the Peter and Paul Fortress, with horse-drawn carriages. On the right is Peter the Great's Boathouse, built in 1762-66, where he learnt the art of navigation.
Keywords: culture, historic, colourful, heritage, monument, St. Petersburg, acting, film scene

PMR321-11
USSR, Leningrad: shooting a film (peasants ' revolt?) in the Peter and Paul Fortress, using smoke canisters. On the right is Peter the Great's Boathouse, built in1762-66, where he learnt the art of navigation.
Keywords: culture, historic, colourful, heritage, monument, St. Petersburg, acting, film scene

PMR321-10
USSR, Novgorod: plan of the Kremlin with its buildings on a signboard.
Keywords: culture, historic, heritage, map, guide, orienteerung, diagram

PMR321-09
USSR, Novgorod: Spasski Tower (15th century) at the southern end of the Kremlin wall, and Knyashi Tower (left).
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, heritage, fortifications, defence

PMR321-08
USSR, Novgorod: Victory Monument commemorating the liberation from the Nazis in 1944.
Keywords: picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, statue, equestrian, horseman, allegorical

PMR321-07
USSR, Novgorod: view of the Kremlin walls and beach, from the Victory Monument.
Keywords: picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, heritage, fortifications, defence

PMR321-06
USSR, Novgorod: bridge over the River Volkhov, with Kremlin walls, domes and belltower of St. Sophia's Cathedral, built in 1045-50 by Kiev architects.
Keywords: picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, heritage, landscape, skyline

PMR321-05
USSR, Novgorod: distant view of the Kremlin walls and the domes of St. Sophia from the far side of the River Volkhov, with a colourful flowerbed in the foreground.
Keywords: picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, heritage

PMR321-04
USSR, Novgorod: (left) Yaroslav Princes' Court (11th century) and (right) St. Procop's Church (1529).
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, mediaeval, medieval, heritage

PMR321-03
USSR, Novgorod: Kremlin wall with defence towers and Pokrov Church. The tower in the foreground is the Kokui Tower, built in the 17th century.
Keywords: architecture, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, monument, capital city, fortifications, defence

PMR321-02
USSR, Novgorod: Pokrov Church (14th century) with the Kremlin walls behind. At the moment it is home to the restaurant "Detinets".
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, heritage

PMR321-01
USSR, Novgorod: monument erected to commemorate the Russian Millennium in 1862, designed by M. Mieschin. The domes of St. Sophia's Cathedral are visible in the background.
Keywords: picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, artistic, art

PMR320-12
USSR, Novgorod: monument erected to commemorate the Russian Millennium in 1862, designed by M. Mieschin.
Keywords: picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, artistic, art

PMR320-11
USSR, Moscow: part of the queue for MacDonalds in Pushkin Square (August 1990), with the first Coca Cola neon sign visible behind.
Keywords: metropolis, colourful, capital city, capitalism, Big Mac, hamburger, street scene

PMR320-10
USSR, Moscow: Novodevichiy Convent - the Chapel, built in 1911 by Vladimir Pokrovsky as a Burial Vault for the Prokhorov Family.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, heritage, monument, capital city, tomb, grave, UNESCO

PMR320-09
USSR, Moscow: Novodevichiy Convent - Dormition (Uspenskaya) Refectory Church, built 1685-7.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, capital city, Orthodox, UNESCO

PMR320-08
USSR, Moscow: Novodevichiy Convent - Our Lady of Smolensk, Smolensky Cathedral, the first building to arise in the convent, in 1525.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, mediaeval, medieval, heritage, capital city, Orthodox, UNESCO

PMR320-07
USSR, Moscow: Novodevichiy Convent - the Belltower, completed in 1690.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, Orthodox, UNESCO

PMR320-06
USSR, Moscow: Novodevichiy Convent - the Transfiguration Gate Church, the northern entrance to the convent, built in 1687.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, capital city, Orthodox, UNESCO

PMR320-05
USSR, Moscow: Cathedral of Pokrov (St. Basil the Blessed) in Red Square, built 1555-60 for Ivan the Terrible. View from the west.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, monument, capital city, Pokrovsky, UNESCO, Byzantine

PMR320-04
USSR, Moscow: facade of GUM department store, 250 metres long, looking onto Red Square. Built 1888-93.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, heritage, monument, capital city, street scene

PMR320-03
USSR, Moscow: Cathedral of Pokrov (St. Basil the Blessed) in Red Square, built 1555-60 for Ivan the Terrible. View from the south.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, monument, capital city, Pokrovsky, UNESCO, Byzantine

PMR320-02
USSR, Moscow: Senate Building in the Kremlin, seat of the Soviet Council of Ministers (government), built in 1787 for Catherine the Great.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, monument, capital city

PMR320-01
USSR, Moscow: Tsar's Bell (Tsarsky Kolokol), the largest in the world, weighing 201.9 tonnes, cast in 1733-35 by Ivan Motorin but broken before it could be hung. It stands within the Kremlin walls.
Keywords: metropolis, culture, historic, heritage, monument, capital city, bronze, foundry, casting

PMR319-12
USSR, Moscow: view of the Kremlin and River Volga from Kamenny Bridge, showing the Kremlin walls and Water Tower.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, mediaeval, medieval, heritage, monument, capital city, skyline

PMR319-10
USSR, Moscow: Cathedral of the Assumption, built 1475-79 by Aristotle Fioravanti of Bologna.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, heritage, monument, capital city, church, Orthodox

PMR319-09
USSR, Moscow: Belltower of Ivan the Great, 81 metres high, built in the early 16th century.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, monument, capital city, golden dome

PMR319-08
USSR, Moscow: Church of the Deposition of the Robe, built 1484-86, within the Kremlin walls.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, heritage, monument, capital city, Orthodox

PMR319-07
USSR, Moscow: seated Lenin memorial (W. Pintschuk, 1967) in the Kremlin, surrounded by bright red salvias.
Keywords: metropolis, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, statue

PMR319-06
USSR, Moscow: Praesidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR in the Kremlin, built 1932-4.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, neo-Classical

PMR319-05
USSR, Moscow: Cathedral of the Annunciation (1484-89) within the Kremlin walls.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, heritage, golden, domes, Orthodox

PMR319-04
USSR, Moscow: Cathedral of the Annunciation (1484-89) within the Kremlin walls.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, heritage, golden, domes, Orthodox

PMR319-02
USSR, Smolensk: Cathedral of the Assumption, begun in 1677 but only completed in the 18th century.
Keywords: architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Chritian, religion, church, domes

PMR319-01
USSR, Smolensk: statue of Colonel Michail Ilarionovich Koutouzov who turned Napoleon's forces back at Smolensk in 1812. Cathedral of the Assumption in the background.
Keywords: architecture, culture, historic, heritage, monument, memorial

PMR318-12
USSR, Smolensk: Cathedral of the Assumption, begun in 1677 but only completed in the 18th century.
Keywords: architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Chritian, religion, church, domes

PMR318-11
Poland, Cracow: entrance gate to the Wawel Fortress in Sandomierska Tower. The portcullis is lowered at night. In the background is the Senatorska Tower.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, mediaeval, medieval, heritage, fortifications, defence

PMR318-10
Poland, Cracow: Wawel bastion from the east - Stradom
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, heritage

PMR318-09
Poland, Cracow: view of the Main Square showing the Town Hall Tower and the south end of the Cloth Hall.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, mediaeval, medieval, heritage, street scene

PMR318-08
Poland, Cracow: monument to the poet Adam Mickiewicz, the original destroyed by the Nazis, but replaced in 1955. The Cloth Hall in the background.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, mediaeval, medieval, heritage, statue, memorial, street scene

PMR318-07
Poland, Cracow: the Cloth Hall, a mediaeval trading centre dating back to the early 14th century now contains tourist boutiques. View of the 100-metre-long frontage.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, mediaeval, medieval, heritage

PMR318-06
Poland, Cracow: people's march crossing the Main Square to the accompanyment of amplified protest songs, with the Cloth Hall in the background. A contingent from Wadowice with a banner displaying the Pope's portrait.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, procession, demonstration, movement, festival, celebration, holiday, happy

PMR318-05
Poland, Cracow: people's march crossing the Main Square to the accompanyment of amplified protest songs, with the Cloth Hall in the background. The banner celebrates 80 years of Kocnany.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, procession, demonstration, movement, festival, celebration, holiday, happy

PMR318-04
Poland, Cracow: people's march crossing the Main Square to the accompanyment of amplified protest songs, with the Cloth Hall in the background.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, procession, demonstration, movement, festival, celebration, holiday, happy

PMR318-03
Poland, Cracow: a troupe of schoolgirl dancers in traditional costumes performing modern dance routines on a raised stage in the main square, in front of the Cloth Hall.
Keywords: picturesque, culture, colourful, heritage, festival, celebration

PMR318-02
Poland, Cracow: a troupe of schoolgirl dancers in traditional costumes performing modern dance routines on a raised stage in the main square, in front of the Cloth Hall.
Keywords: picturesque, culture, colourful, heritage, festival, celebration

PMR317-10
Poland, Cracow: the Grunwald Monument, donated in 1910 by Ignacy Paderewski, commemorates the 500th anniversary of the victory over the Teutonic Order.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, heritage, equestrian, horse-rider, statues, battle

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

PMR317-08
Poland, Cracow: Florianska Gate and Furriers' Tower, built in 1300-07, showing the Baroque bas-relief of St. Florian.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, mediaeval, medieval, heritage, town wall

PMR317-07
Poland, Cracow: St. Mary's Church, a Gothic basilica dating from the 14th century. The towers were added about 1478. From the taller one a bugle call sounds every hour, formerly the "all clear" signal from the watchman. In the foreground is the monument to the poet Adam Mickiewicz.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, mediaeval, medieval, heritage, statue, memorial, street scene

PMR317-06
Poland, Cracow: the Main Square (Rynek Glowny) with the disparate twin towers of St. Mary's Church, and monument to the poet Adam Mickiewicz.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, mediaeval, medieval, heritage

PMR317-05
Poland, Cracow: the Cloth Hall, a mediaeval trading centre dating back to the early 14th century now contains tourist boutiques. View of the south end.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, mediaeval, medieval, heritage

PMR317-04
Poland, Cracow: Town Hall Tower, completed in 1383, stands alone in the market place, the town hall having been demolished in 1820.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, mediaeval, medieval, heritage

PMR317-03
Poland, Cracow: the Royal Archcathedral Basilica of Saints Stanislaus and Wenceslaus on the Wawel Hill (Wawel Cathedral), completed in 1364 in Gothic style, but displays many later additions in a variety of styles. It contains the tombs of the Polish kings and queens. The golden dome denotes Sigismund's Chapel.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, heritage

PMR317-02
Poland, Cracow, Wawel Cathedral: Sigismund's Chapel with gilded dome, and its twin, the royal chapel of the Vasas.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, mediaeval, medieval, heritage

PMR317-01
Poland, Cracow: graceful arcades surround the inner court of Wawel Castle on four sides.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage

PMR316-12
Poland, Cracow: the Royal Archcathedral Basilica of Saints Stanislaus and Wenceslaus on the Wawel Hill (Wawel Cathedral), completed in 1364 in Gothic style, but displays many later additions in a variety of styles. It contains the tombs of the Polish kings and queens. In the foreground, a display of bronze cannons outside the museum.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, heritage

PMR316-11
Poland, Cracow: this bronze dragon, outside the "Dragon's Cave" at the foot of the Wawel Hill, really breathes fire.
Keywords: metropolis, culture, historic, mediaeval, medieval, heritage, legend

PMR316-10
Poland, Cracow: Thieves' Tower, part of the mediaeval defence system of the Wawel Fortress.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, medieval, heritage

PMR316-09
Poland, Cracow: River Vistula seen from the walls of the Wawel Fortress with the Kosciuszko Mound in the distamce.
Keywords: picturesque, buttress, fortifications , defence

PMR316-08
Poland, Cracow: Garden Camping Site on the outskirts of the town.
Keywords: picturesque, tenting, open air, outdoor life, rural

PMR316-06
Czechoslovakia, Brno: Mahenovo Divadlo (the city theatre) on the east side of the city, a handsome classical building.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, Slovakia, Brünn, Moravia, opera

PMR316-05
Czechoslovakia, Brno: market place (25th June Square) with view along Radnicka Street, and the old town hall.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, mediaeval, medieval, heritage, Slovakia, Brünn, Moravia, street scene

PMR316-04
Czechoslovakia, Brno: market place (25th June Square) with the tower of the old town hall.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, mediaeval, medieval, heritage, Slovakia, Brünn, Moravia, street scene

PMR316-03
Czechoslovakia, Brno: fountain in the market square (25th June Square) by J.B. Fischer von Erlach (1690-96), with local growers' stall in the foreground.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, Slovakia, Brünn, Moravia

PMR316-02
Czechoslovakia, Brno: tower of the old town hall and symbol of Brno, with carved Gothic figures above the doorway.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, mediaeval, medieval, heritage, Slovakia, Brünn, Moravia

PMR316-01
Czechoslovakia, Brno: selling lottery tickets in Liberty Square. St. Jacob's Church in the background.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, Slovakia, Brünn, Moravia

PMR315-12
Czechoslovakia, Brno: the Virgin's Column stands in a corner of Liberty Square.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, Slovakia, street scene, Brünn, Moravia

PMR315-11
Czechoslovakia, Brno: rich Gothic ornamentation above the main portal of the Church of Saints Peter and Paul.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, mediaeval, medieval, heritage, Slovakia, stone carving, Brünn, Moravia

PMR315-10
Czechoslovakia, Brno: the Church of Saints Peter and Paul overlooks the town from its position on the bastions.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, mediaeval, medieval, heritage, Slovakia, Brünn, Moravia

PMR315-09
Czechoslovakia, Brno: Atlantes in Liberty Square make dwarfs of the shoppers beneath.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, Slovakia, street scene, Brünn, Moravia

PMR315-08
Czechoslovakia, Brno: Liberty Square, in the centre of the town, with St. Jacob's Church tower.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, Slovakia, heritage, Brünn, Moravia

PMR315-07
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Neuburg an der Donau: facade of the Hofkirche (early 17th century Baroque) and the Fountain of the Virgin.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage

PMR315-06
Germany, Bavaria, Franconia, Eichstätt: Residenzplatz, with facade of the south wing of the Prince-Bishops' Palace, and base of the Virgin's Column with its fountains.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage

PMR315-05
Germany, Bavaria, Franconia, Eichstätt: former administrative building of the Prince-Bishops (right), with (centre) gable of the courthouse of the cathedral chapter, and the twin towers of the cathedral itself.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, Baroque

PMR315-04
Germany, Bavaria, Franconia, Eichstätt: Willibaldsburg (St. Willibald's Castle), built in 1353 - the Gemmingen Building seen from the west in the valley.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, mediaeval, medieval, heritage, fortifications, defence

PMR315-03
Germany, Bavaria, Franconia, Eichstätt: the spacious courtyard of the Rebdorf Monastery with the church towers in the background.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage

PMR315-02
Germany, Bavaria, Franconia, Eichstätt: Willibaldsburg (St. Willibald's Castle), built in 1353 - view of the Gemmingen Building with north tower.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, mediaeval, medieval, heritage, fortifications, defence

PMR315-01
Germany, Bavaria, Franconia, Eichstätt: view from St. Willibald's Castle with Rebdorf Monastery and Grammar School in the centre.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, landscape, panorama, farmland

PMR314-12
Germany, Bavaria, Franconia, Eichstätt: Residenzplatz, with facade of the south wing of the Prince-Bishops' Palace, fountains with cherubs, and the Virgin's Column.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, heritage

PMR314-11
Germany, Bavaria, Franconia, Eichstätt: view from St. Willibald's Castle with Rebdorf Monastery and Grammar School in the centre.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, landscape, panorama, farmland

PMR314-10
Germany, Bavaria, Franconia, Eichstätt: oriel window on the corner of Luitpold Strasse, with the Baroque Church of the Guardian Angel (1620) in the background.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage

PMR314-09
Germany, Bavaria, Franconia, Eichstätt: St. Willibald's Fountain in the Market Place.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, heritage, Renaissance

PMR314-08
Germany, Bavaria, Franconia, Eichstätt: the River Altmühl, seen from the town's bridge, with the church of St. Walburg Benedictine Convent in the distance.
Keywords: picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, reflections, horse-chestnut tree, wooded

PMR314-07
Germany, Bavaria, Franconia, Eichstätt: approach to the town by the bridge over the River Altmühl, with the Baroque west front of the cathedral behind.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, mediaeval, medieval, heritage

PMR314-06
Switzerland, Basel: the Kunstmuseum, one of the world's most important art galleries, contains German and Flemish masters and many impressionists.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, heritage, collection, paintings, masterpieces, Holbein

PMR314-05
Switzerland, Basel: main entrance of the Münster (cathedral), with carvings in the red sandstone and handsome wooden doors. Begun in the 12th century, the building is partly Romanesque and partly Gothic. The gravestone of Erasmus is to be seen in the north aisle.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, mediaeval, medieval, heritage, Christian, religion

PMR314-04
Switzerland, Basel: the famous Romanesque portal known as the St. Gall in the Münster (cathedral) Begun in the 12th century, the building is partly Romanesque and partly Gothic. The gravestone of Erasmus is to be seen in the north aisle.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, mediaeval, medieval, heritage, Christian, religion

PMR314-03
Switzerland, Basel: Münster (cathedral), south west facade. Begun in the 12th century, the building is partly Romanesque and partly Gothic. The gravestone of Erasmus is to be seen in the north aisle.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, mediaeval, medieval, heritage, Christian, religion

PMR314-02
Switzerland, Basel: St. Alban's Gate-Tower, dating back to 1230.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, heritage, Gothic

PMR314-01
Switzerland, Basel: surviving part of the city's fortified wall in St. Alban-Tal (Valley)..
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, mediaeval, medieval, heritage, fortifications, defence

PMR313-12
Switzerland, Basel: Barfüsser Platz and Barfüsser Church, the former Franciscan Church, which now houses the Historical Museum where many of the city's treasures are to be seen.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage

PMR313-11
Switzerland, Basel: Andreas Platz manages to preserve its original appearance.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage

PMR313-10
Switzerland, Basel: Market Place, with some of the varied facades, and tower of the city hall.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, heritage

PMR313-09
Switzerland, Basel: City Hall (Rathaus), completed in about 1501 and renovated in 1901, with its colourful facade. The police post, surmounted by a colourful balcony from the time of the renovation.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, heritage, Renaissance

PMR313-08
Switzerland, Basel: City Hall (Rathaus), completed in about 1501 and renovated in 1901, has a frescoed facade and gilded clock with painted and gilded figures.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, heritage, Renaissance

PMR313-07
Switzerland, Basel: City Hall (Rathaus), completed in about 1501 and renovated in 1901, with its colourful facade.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, heritage, Renaissance

PMR313-06
Switzerland, Basel: blue flowers of Molltkia petraea and an array of cacti in the university botanical garden with the university buildings in the background.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, colourful, horticulture

PMR313-05
Switzerland, Basel: newly renovated Baroque palace on Bernoulli Strasse near the Botanical Gardens.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, cobblestones

PMR313-04
Switzerland, Basel: mediaeval housing in the Peters Gasse.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster, heritage

PMR313-03
Switzerland, Basel: old houses in the Peters Gasse, with St. Peters church tower behind.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, heritage

PMR313-02
Switzerland, Basel: tethered ferry boat arriving from the north bank of the River Rhine, with the city's fireboat, ever ready for action.
Keywords: metropolis, picturesque, culture, quayside, ferry crossing

PMR313-01
Switzerland, Basel: Hotel Euler, sporting a pink ribbon to celebrate its 125th anniversary.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, colourful, gift-wrapping

PMR312-12
Switzerland, Basel: Barfüsser Platz, with Restaurant "zum braunen Hutz" (with sgraffiti).
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage

PMR312-11
Switzerland, Basel: pleasure boat berthed at the quay in front of the tourist office building.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, boat, motor cruiser

PMR312-10
Switzerland, Basel: the stone Middle Bridge on the site of the first stone bridge over the River Rhine, built in 1225. Flag in the foreground bears Basel's armorial symbol: a bishop's crosier
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, heritage

PMR312-09
Switzerland, Basel: old patrician houses backing on to the Rhine; view from Oberer Rheinweg.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, mediaeval, medieval, heritage

PMR312-08
France, Alsace, Riquewihr, a well preserved mediaeval village on the edge of the Vosges: view of the town, its vineyards and surrounding hills from above.
Keywords: picturesque, culture, historic, medieval, countryside, landscape

PMR312-07
France, Alsace, Riquewihr, a well preserved mediaeval village on the edge of the Vosges: fountain, with the Banque Agricole and old houses with traditional arched doorways.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, medieval, heritage, cobblestones

PMR312-06
France, Alsace, Riquewihr, a well preserved mediaeval village on the edge of the Vosges: entrance to the Restaurant "au Petit Gourmet" with its handsome wrought iron sign.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster, heritage, cobblestones

PMR312-05
France, Alsace, Riquewihr, a well preserved mediaeval village on the edge of the Vosges: outside the town wall.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster, heritage, cobblestones, fortifications, defence

PMR312-04
France, Alsace, Riquewihr, a well preserved mediaeval village on the edge of the Vosges: red tablecloths distinguish the outdoor tables of the Hotel du Dolder.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster, heritage, cobblestones, diners

PMR312-03
France, Alsace, Riquewihr, a well preserved mediaeval village on the edge of the Vosges: fountain by the north gate with view down the main street.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster, heritage, cobblestones

PMR312-02
France, Alsace, Riquewihr, a well preserved mediaeval village on the edge of the Vosges: part of the town square and half timbered buildings at the top of the main street.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, medieval, timber-frame, lathe and plaster, heritage, cobblestones

PMR312-01
France, Alsace, Riquewihr, a well preserved mediaeval village on the edge of the Vosges: one of the side alleys with glimpse of the church tower.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster, heritage, cobblestones

PMR311-12
France, Alsace, Riquewihr, a well preserved mediaeval village on the edge of the Vosges: Hotel/Restaurant "Le Sarment d'Or" in a side street.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, medieval, heritage, cobblestones

PMR311-11
France, Alsace, Riquewihr, a well preserved mediaeval village on the edge of the Vosges: diners in the main square, surrounded by historic, half timbered houses.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, colourful, medieval, timber-frame, lathe and plaster, heritage, cobblestones

PMR311-10
France, Alsace, Riquewihr, a well preserved mediaeval village on the edge of the Vosges: open air restaurant in a leafy, secluded courtyard.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, medieval, heritage, dining

PMR311-09
France, Alsace, Riquewihr, a well preserved mediaeval village on the edge of the Vosges: view of the north gatetower, the Dolder, with cafe tables on the street.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster, heritage, cobblestones

PMR311-08
France, Alsace, Riquewihr, a well preserved mediaeval village on the edge of the Vosges: courtyard off the main street.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster, heritage, cobblestones

PMR311-07
France, Alsace, Riquewihr, a well preserved mediaeval village on the edge of the Vosges: wine house "Hugel" on the main street.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster, heritage, cobblestones

PMR311-06
France, Alsace, Riquewihr, a well preserved mediaeval village on the edge of the Vosges: main street with one of mny wine houses.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster, heritage, cobblestones, medieval

PMR311-05
France, Alsace, Riquewihr, a well preserved mediaeval village on the edge of the Vosges: half timbered houses near the south gate.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, medieval, timber-frame, lathe and plaster, heritage, cobblestones

PMR311-04
Switzerland, Basel: artist painting the cathedral, with the Middle Bridge over the River Rhine in the background.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, artistic, painter

PMR311-03
Switzerland, Basel: view of the stone Middle Bridge over the River Rhine from the promenade "Oberer Rheinweg".
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage

PMR311-02
Switzerland, Basel: view of the cathedral from the Wettstein Bridge over the River Rhine.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage

PMR310-09
Germany, Bavaria, Franconia: view of Prunn Castle from the heights on the opposite side of the valley, with the River Altmühl flowing between.
Keywords: nature, countryside, picturesque, rocky, steep, precipitous, limestone, jura, Burg Prunn

PMR310-08
Germany, Bavaria, Franconia: approaching Prunn Castle, perched on its vertical cliffs in the Altmühl Valley, with crop of rape and parish church in the foreground.
Keywords: nature, countryside, picturesque, rocky, steep, precipitous, colourful, yellow, limestone, jura

PMR310-07
Germany, Bavaria, Franconia: Burg Randeck (ca. 1000 AD), perched on the clifftop above Essing, is one of the oldest fortified castles in Bavaria.
Keywords: nature, countryside, picturesque, rocky, steep, precipitous, limestone, jura, fortifications, defence

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