Mayor's Residence Art Salon
| Mayor's Residence Art Salon | |
|---|---|
市長官邸藝文沙龍 | |
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| General information | |
| Type | former residence |
| Architectural style | Japanese |
| Location | Zhongzheng, Taipei, Taiwan |
| Coordinates | 25°02′24.9′′N 121°31′28.0′′E / 25.040250°N 121.524444°E / 25.040250; 121.524444 |
| Completed | 1940 |
| Technical details | |
| Floor area | 990 m2 |
| Grounds | 2,640 m2 |
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The Mayor's Residence Art Salon (traditional Chinese: 市長官邸藝文沙龍; simplified Chinese: 市长官邸艺文沙龙; pinyin: Shìzhǎng Guāndǐ Yìwén Shālóng) is a former residence in Zhongzheng District, Taipei, Taiwan.
History
[edit ]The residence building was originally built in 1940 by the Japanese government for the governor's families.[1] It was used as the residence of Taipei mayors until 1994.[2] In 1999, the Department of Cultural Affairs of Taipei City Government outsourced the operation of the building and converted it into an art and cultural center.
Architecture
[edit ]The building was constructed in Japanese architecture style.[1] The area of the building spans over an area of 990 m2 on a total ground area of 2,640 m2.[3] It is now run as an art and cultural center. It also includes a restaurant and bookshop.[2]
Activities
[edit ]The venue regularly hosts small art exhibitions.[1]
Transportation
[edit ]The building is accessible within walking distance south of Shandao Temple Station of Taipei Metro.[3]
See also
[edit ]References
[edit ]- ^ a b c "Mayor's Residence Art Salon". Lonely Planet. Retrieved 2 October 2019.
- ^ a b "Taipei Mayor's Residence". Undiscovered Taipei. Retrieved 2 October 2019.
- ^ a b "About". The Mayor's Residence Art Salon. Retrieved 2 October 2019.
