Mayor's Residence Art Salon
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. It was used as the residence of Taipei mayors until 1994. 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 in Japanese architecture style. The area of the building spans over an area of 990 m on a total ground area of 2,640 m. It is now run as an art and cultural center. It also includes a restaurant and bookshop.
Activities
The venue regularly hosts small art exhibitions.
Transportation
The building is accessible within walking distance south of Shandao Temple Station of Taipei Metro.
See also
References
- ^ "Mayor's Residence Art Salon". Lonely Planet. Retrieved 2 October 2019.
- ^ "Taipei Mayor's Residence". Undiscovered Taipei. Retrieved 2 October 2019.
- ^ "About". The Mayor's Residence Art Salon. Retrieved 2 October 2019.
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