Mayor's Residence Art Salon

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.

Mayor's Residence Art Salon
市長官邸藝文沙龍
General information
Type	Former residence
Architectural style	Japanese
Location	Zhongzheng, Taipei, Taiwan
Coordinates	25°02′24.9″N 121°31′28.0″E
Completed	1940
Technical details
Floor area	990 m^2
Grounds	2,640 m^2
Website
www.mayorsalon.tw

History

The residence was built in 1940.[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

• List of tourist attractions in Taiwan

References

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

External links

• Mayor's Residence Art Salon on Facebook