Mayor's Residence Art Salon
| Mayor's Residence Art Salon | |
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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 |
| Completed | 1940 |
| Technical details | |
| Floor area | 990 m2 |
| Grounds | 2,640 m2 |
| Website | |
| Official website | |
The Mayor's Residence Art Salon (Chinese: 市長官邸藝文沙龍; 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
- ^ 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.
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