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... and within it is decorated somewhat in the style cf the Dome of the Rock — tine mosaics on a ground of gold. Tbe interior decorations consist of painted arches, texts from the Koran, and very handsome stained- glass windows.
... and within it is decorated somewhat in the style cf the Dome of the Rock — tine mosaics on a ground of gold. Tbe interior decorations consist of painted arches, texts from the Koran, and very handsome stained- glass windows.
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The interior decies consist of painted ankes , terts from the Korea , and rep handsome stainedpiss windows Towinis the use there is an exquisite palpit carred in wood of the cedars ...
The interior decies consist of painted ankes , terts from the Korea , and rep handsome stainedpiss windows Towinis the use there is an exquisite palpit carred in wood of the cedars ...
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These are all skilfully painted , but with such force and exaggeration as at once to rivet the attention of the spectator , while they shock his finer feelings . Yet the gallery is much visited , and is one of the most popular ...
These are all skilfully painted , but with such force and exaggeration as at once to rivet the attention of the spectator , while they shock his finer feelings . Yet the gallery is much visited , and is one of the most popular ...
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The church contains some paintings , and the walls are covered with good frescoes . The other churches of the city are not of much interest , with the exception of the Church of St. James , on the Place Royale , which possesses a ...
The church contains some paintings , and the walls are covered with good frescoes . The other churches of the city are not of much interest , with the exception of the Church of St. James , on the Place Royale , which possesses a ...
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This tragic incident has frequently been painted by Dutch artists . The early history of Antwerp is involved in the dark mists of antiquity . It is said to have existed as a small port as early as the beginning of the seventh century of ...
This tragic incident has frequently been painted by Dutch artists . The early history of Antwerp is involved in the dark mists of antiquity . It is said to have existed as a small port as early as the beginning of the seventh century of ...
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| Title | Cities of the world, Volume 3 Cities of the world, Edwin Hodder |
| Author | Edwin Hodder |
| Published | 1881 |
| Original from | Oxford University |
| Digitized | 13 Jun 2006 |
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