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Iconic buildings & great palaces [videorecording]

Contributor(s): Material type: FilmFilmPublisher number: 199150 | OvationSeries: Globe trekker culture collectionPublication details: [Australia] : Ovation, 2010.Description: 1 videodisc (DVD) (ca. 51 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 inOther title:
  • Iconic buildings and great palaces
Uniform titles:
  • Globe trekker (Television program)
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • DVD Architecture
Summary: "Buildings have the power to make a statement, define an era and change peoples relationship to the world around them. Iconic Buildings & Great Palaces explores how a buildings design can wield more influence than what it houses within. From Londons first environmental skyscraper The Gherkin, to the most distinctive arts building of the 20th century, The Sydney Opera House, Iconic Buildings is all about bold design, cutting edge style and innovation. Discover how great monuments to commercialism define our modern cities, including New York Citys famous skyline and Shanghais phenomenal World Financial Centre. Step into the world of lavish lifestyles in Great Palaces, exploring the regal grandeur and majestic history of our most opulent royal residences. Learn the rich family history and the stories behind some of the most exquisite constructions on the planet, including Versailles, the romantic Taj Mahal, Madrids Royal Palace, the Imperial Palace in Beijings Forbidden City, and the oldest palace in Europe, Istanbuls Topkapi Palace" -- Container.
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"Buildings have the power to make a statement, define an era and change peoples relationship to the world around them. Iconic Buildings & Great Palaces explores how a buildings design can wield more influence than what it houses within. From Londons first environmental skyscraper The Gherkin, to the most distinctive arts building of the 20th century, The Sydney Opera House, Iconic Buildings is all about bold design, cutting edge style and innovation. Discover how great monuments to commercialism define our modern cities, including New York Citys famous skyline and Shanghais phenomenal World Financial Centre. Step into the world of lavish lifestyles in Great Palaces, exploring the regal grandeur and majestic history of our most opulent royal residences. Learn the rich family history and the stories behind some of the most exquisite constructions on the planet, including Versailles, the romantic Taj Mahal, Madrids Royal Palace, the Imperial Palace in Beijings Forbidden City, and the oldest palace in Europe, Istanbuls Topkapi Palace" -- Container.

Classification : G.

PAL ; All regions ; Dolby Digital.

In English.

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