Mayor's Residence Art Salon
| Mayor's Residence Art Salon | |
|---|---|
市長官邸藝文沙龍 | |
.jpg) | |
 | |
| 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 |
| Completed | 1940 |
| Technical details | |
| Floor area | 990 m2 |
| Grounds | 2,640 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[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.
External links[edit]
