Sharjah's Architectural Splendour

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One of the defining features of contemporary Sharjah is that this emirate respects its culture and heritage very seriously indeed. Perhaps the most obvious manifestation of this deep-seated commitment can be seen in the architecture of the city. From small aesthetic details to grand public compounds, from mosques
to souks, the splendour of Sharjah's constructions astounds. Perpetually true to its Islamic history, Sharjah has preserved its cultural heritage and built a new city around those core values. The result is a stunning example of careful, conscious, and exquisite planning put into spectacular practice.
With an ancient history and a promising future, Sharjah has demonstrated time and again its full commitment to integrating its Islamic heritage into its modern persona. Through looking closely at the architecture of this emirate, we can see how traditional values have been blended with the needs of a modern, global city.
This exploration of Sharjah's architectural... Tovább

Fülszöveg

One of the defining features of contemporary Sharjah is that this emirate respects its culture and heritage very seriously indeed. Perhaps the most obvious manifestation of this deep-seated commitment can be seen in the architecture of the city. From small aesthetic details to grand public compounds, from mosques
to souks, the splendour of Sharjah's constructions astounds. Perpetually true to its Islamic history, Sharjah has preserved its cultural heritage and built a new city around those core values. The result is a stunning example of careful, conscious, and exquisite planning put into spectacular practice.
With an ancient history and a promising future, Sharjah has demonstrated time and again its full commitment to integrating its Islamic heritage into its modern persona. Through looking closely at the architecture of this emirate, we can see how traditional values have been blended with the needs of a modern, global city.
This exploration of Sharjah's architectural splendour takes you on a guided tour of somé of the highlights of this remarkable city. The striking photographs are linked together with text that is at once analytical and informative. Whether you are a long-term resident or a brief visitor, this volume will undoubtediy surprise and delight with its images and ideas. Welcome to the Shar(ah of the new Millennium, where ancient cultural roots anchor a civic pride unrivalled in the region. Vissza