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The Taj Mahal Palace Hotel in Mumbai, India

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The Taj Mahal Palace and Tower: A Rich Blend of Moorish and European Design

Entrance to the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel in Mumbai, India

Entrance to the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel in Mumbai, India

Photo by Flickr Member "Bombman"
The Taj Mahal Palace and Tower Hotel has become famous for combining Islamic and European Renaissance architecture. Its 565 rooms are decorated in Moorish, Oriental, and Florentine styles. Interior details include:
  • onyx columns
  • vaulted alabaster ceilings
  • cantilever stairway
  • prized collections of Indian furnishings and art
The vast size and exquisite architectural details of the Taj Mahal Palace and Tower made it one of the world's most famous hotels, rivaling such Hollywood favorites as the Fontainebleau Miami Beach Hotel.

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