Masjid Hajjah Fatimah, dome and minaret, 2004 : general view



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27 Sep 2004

Photographed By Tan, Bonny

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This is a view of Masjid Hajjah Fatimah's central dome and spire which reflect its unique Malaccan and European architecture. Title devised by Library staff.


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Mosques--Singapore--Photographs

Architecture, Islamic--Singapore--Photographs

Architecture--Details--Photographs

Spires--Photographs

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Architecture

Mosques

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All Rights Reserved. National Library Board Singapore 2004.

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