Mayor's Residence Art Salon

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Mayor's Residence Art Salon
市長官邸藝文沙龍
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General information
Typeformer residence
Architectural styleJapanese
LocationZhongzheng, Taipei, Taiwan
Coordinates25°02′24.9″N 121°31′28.0″E / 25.040250°N 121.524444°E / 25.040250; 121.524444Coordinates: 25°02′24.9″N 121°31′28.0″E / 25.040250°N 121.524444°E / 25.040250; 121.524444
Completed1940
Technical details
Floor area990 m2
Grounds2,640 m2
Website
Official website

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[]

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[]

The building was constructed with 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[]

The venue regularly hosts small art exhibitions.[1]

Transportation[]

The building is accessible within walking distance south of Shandao Temple Station of Taipei Metro.[3]

See also[]

References[]

  1. ^ a b c "Mayor's Residence Art Salon". Lonely Planet. Retrieved 2 October 2019.
  2. ^ a b "Taipei Mayor's Residence". Undiscovered Taipei. Retrieved 2 October 2019.
  3. ^ a b "About". The Mayor's Residence Art Salon. Retrieved 2 October 2019.

External links[]

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