Masjid Jamae (Chulia) twin towers, 2004 : general view



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22 Sep 2004

Photographed By Tan, Bonny

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A striking feature of Masjid Jamae (Chulia)'s entrance are the twin slim tapering square towers above it. At the base between them is a decorative structure. Title devised by Library staff.


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Mosques--Singapore--Photographs

Architecture, Islamic--Singapore--Photographs

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Mosques

Architecture

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All Rights Reserved. National Library Board Singapore 2004.

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