Austria, Vienna, Hofburg Royal Palace, In der Burg courtyard with statue of Emperor Franz 1.

Italy, Trentino Alto Adige, Bolzano, statue of Walter von der Vogelweide, Piazza Walther.

Germany, Bavaria, Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Colourful buildings in Marktplatz seen from the top of the Town Hall tower.

Germany, Bavaria, Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Angular view of colourful building on Marktplatz.

Germany, Bavaria, Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Colourful buildings in Marktplatz.

Germany, Bavaria, Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Marktplatz, Councillors Tavern.

Germany, Bavaria, Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Detail of colourful building on Marktplatz with wrought iron sign in foreground.

Germany, Bavaria, Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Marktplatz and Rathaus Tower.

Germany, Bavaria, Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Marktplatz and Rathaus and Councillors Tavern by night.

Germany, Bavaria, Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Marktplatz, Detail of the facade of the Councillors Tavern.

Germany, Bavaria, Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Marktplatz, St Georges Fountain with figure on horseback on a pedestal and oriel window plus statue of the Virgin Mary behind.

Germany, Bavaria, Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Marktplatz, Rathaus Tower and St Georges Fountain.--

Buddhist monk blessing a child at the roadside.

Prayers and wishes written on ema boards seeking blessing from the Gods

Bhramin pundit or priest at Dashaswamedh Ghat stands in the Ganges River and flicks water in blessing over a bride and groom