Welcome

Where have you been? It's alright we know where you've been. You've been in the pipeline, filling in time, Provided with toys and scouting for boys. You bought a guitar to punish your ma, And you didn't like school, And you know you're nobody's fool, So welcome to the machine.

Tuesday, May 15, 2007

Ceiling

Elaborate Ceiling

Elaborate Ceiling

Elaborate Ceiling

Elaborate Ceiling

Examples of the elaborate and amazingly beautiful work done on the ceilings. Each room is as grand as the other. It's amazing the level of detail you find on the work done here.

Main Reception Room

Reception Room

Since I was too busy taking in the sights of the beautiful and grand palace (and taking pictures of course) I got left behind by the tour so really can't fill in any details. However, this is the reception room as far as I remember. The main hall had an open layout while this could be a little more private to host meetings.

This is where the Sultan received state guests.

Main Reception Room

The Chandelier
Main Reception Room

A dining table
Main Reception Room

Fireplace
Main Reception Room

Detail of fireplace
Main Reception Room

Crystal Stair Banisters

Crystal Stair Banisters

This is a picture of the banister of the first stair case that I encountered on my tour of the palace. I guess this is the main staircase. And YES, the banisters are made of crystal!