Taichung Shiyakusho

Former government building in West, Taichung, Taiwan

24°08′17.9″N 120°40′44.5″E / 24.138306°N 120.679028°E / 24.138306; 120.679028Current tenantsCafé 1911Completed1911OpenedFebruary 2016OwnerTaichung City GovernmentTechnical detailsFloor count3

The Taichung Shiyakusho (traditional Chinese: 臺中市役所; simplified Chinese: 台中市役所; pinyin: Taichū Shiyakusho) is a historical building in West District, Taichung, Taiwan.

History

The building was constructed in 1911 as a municipal building under the Japanese rule of Taiwan. The building underwent renovation in 2014 and was reopened in February 2016 as a café and art center.[1][2]

Architecture

The building is a three-story Baroque-style structure. The ground floor houses the Café 1911 which is operated by Rose House Group. The two upper floors house an art center.[1]

Transportation

The building is accessible within walking distance west of Taichung Station of Taiwan Railways.

See also

References

  1. ^ a b Her, Kelly (1 July 2016). "Cultural Gateway". Taiwan Today. Retrieved 20 October 2017.
  2. ^ "Taichung Shiyakusho". Taichung Travel. 13 August 2021. Retrieved 15 November 2021.
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