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Hong Kong pictures 1958 (1 file)

PMR.HK-42 Hong Kong 1958: like a filigree wedding cake - the all-white pagoda in Haw Par Villa (Tiger Balm Gardens). Keywords: British colonies, nostalgia, historic, island, tropics, Far East

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PMR-D7525 Morocco, Telouet: the Palace of Glaoui on the caravan route from the Sahara to Marakesh over the High Atlas Mountains was the home of the wealthy Glaoui family. Built in the 1860s and extended in the early 20th century, no cost was spared on the interior decoration. It lies at 1800 metres a.s.l. near the Berber village of Telouet. A House Bunting made its nest in one of the filigree stucco lamp-holders. Keywords: Africa, artistic, historic, national heritage, culture, architecture, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb
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
PMR-D2578 Iran, Teheran: Golestan Palace Complex has been the seat of the Shahs since Nasser al-Din (reigned 1848-96) developed a Safavid-era citadel. It consists of a number of buildings spaced around a rectangular park. Qajar and Pahlevi Shahs were crowned here. Shams-Al Emarat (Edifice of the Sun), filigree, colourful glass screens with floral motifs. Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, metropolis, capital city, luxury, pomp, ostentation, sumptuous, mosaic, faience, tiling, arabesques
PMR464-08 Romania, Moldavia, Agapia: newly completed house of striking design, with extensive filigree-work. Keywords: architecture, unusual, modern, artistic, dwelling
PMR492-12 Island of Santorini, Fira: small church in the lower town with a handsome filigree cross. Cactus with fruit in the foreground. Keywords: photogenic, Orthodox, colourful, picturesque
PMR453-01 Poland, Stargard: the Gothic Town Hall acquired some Renaissance features during a rebuild in 1638, and the gable now displays terracotta filigree-work. Keywords: mediaeval, historic, picturesque, national heritage, architecture, decolourful
PMR436-09 Poland, Wroclaw: filigree carving on a Renaissance oriel of the 700-year-old Town Hall. Keywords: mediaeval, Breslau, architecture, national heritage, picturesque
PMR597-05 Austria, Styria, Bruck an der Mur: Eiserner Brunnen (Iron Fountain) wrought in 1626 by a local artisan, Hans Prasser, is regarded as the masterpiece of all Styria for its filigree ironwork. Keywords: wrought ironwork, fountain