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PMR-D9078 
 Argentina, Buenos Aires: the opulent bookshop "El Ateneo Grand Splendid" has taken over the auditorium of a theatre. 
 Keywords: South America, decoration, splendour, architecture, capital city, Latin America
PMR-D9004 
 Chile, Punta Arenas: the former Palace of Sara Braun, of one of the richest families, responsible for the development of Punta Arenas. The building is now known as Casa Braun-Menendez and displays the original opulent furnishings to the visiting public. 
 Keywords: South America, mansion, luxurious, culture, architecture, Latin America, Andes, Patagonia, heritage, historic
PMR-D5394 
 People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Kashgar: private banqueting room awaiting guests in a city-centre restaurant. 
 Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, culture, historic, heritage, Uighur, picturesque, colourful, sumptuous, opulent, plushy, upholstery, richly-furnished
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-D2577 
 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, The end of the opulently decorated hall with much use of mirror glass. 
 Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, metropolis, capital city, luxury, pomp, ostentation, sumptuous, mosaic, faience, tiling, arabesques
PMR-D2576 
 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, part of the opulently decorated hall, with mirrored stained glass windows. 
 Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, metropolis, capital city, luxury, pomp, ostentation, sumptuous, mosaic, faience, tiling, arabesques
PMR-D2560 
 Iran, Teheran: Shah Reza Pahlevi's Summer Residence (Sa`d Abad Museum) in the cooler northern city outskirts. The Green Palace was built at the end of the Qajar era and opulently remodelled by the Pahlevis. 
 Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, metropolis, capital city
PMR067K-03 
 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Chiemgau: Schloss Herrenchiemsee, the most magnificent of Ludwig II's palaces, based on Versailles, is to be found on an island in the large Chiemsee (lake) and can only be reached by boat. Begun in 1878, it was never completed due to lack of funds. Closer view of the upper facade, richly decorated with allegorical figures and coats of arms, supported by a row of Ionic columns. 
 Keywords: German Architecture, sumptuous, opulence, sculpture
PMR619-10 
 Germany, Upper Bavaria: Schloss Herrenchiemsee, the most magnificent of Ludwig II's palaces, based on Versailles, is to be found on an island in the large Chiemsee (lake) and can only be reached by boat. Begun in 1878, it was never completed due to lack of funds. A horse-drawn carriage brings visitors from the jetty and is here seen before the facade. 
 Keywords: German Architecture, opulence, sumptuous
PMR619-09 
 Germany, Upper Bavaria: Schloss Herrenchiemsee, the most magnificent of Ludwig II's palaces, based on Versailles, is to be found on an island in the large Chiemsee (lake) and can only be reached by boat. Begun in 1878, it was never completed due to lack of funds. A horse-drawn carriage brings visitors from the jetty. Statue of a pair of putti adorning one of the fountains. 
 Keywords: German Architecture, opulence, sumptuous
PMR619-08 
 Germany, Upper Bavaria: Schloss Linderhof - the smallest of Ludwig II's palaces and the only one to be completed (in 1879) - stands in magnificent parkland in the Bavarian Alps. View of the golden fountain of Flora which plays for 5 miniutes every hour in summer. 
 Keywords: German Architecture, sumptuous, opulent
PMR618-12 
 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schleissheim: West facade of Schloss Schleissheim, completed in 1727 for the Elector Max Emanuel, contains stucco-work by the reknowned Enrico Zuccalli. The palace stands in extensive formal gardens and parkland. 
 Keywords: German architecture, opulent, sumptuous

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