Taichung Shiyakusho

The Taichung Shiyakusho (Chinese and Japanese: 臺中市役所; rōmaji: Taichū Shiyakusho) is a historical building in West District, Taichung, Taiwan.

Taichung Shiyakusho
臺中市役所
General information
TypeCafé, art center
Architectural styleBaroque
LocationWest, Taichung, Taiwan
Coordinates24°08′17.9″N 120°40′44.5″E
Current tenantsCafé 1911
Completed1911
OpenedFebruary 2016
OwnerTaichung City Government
Technical details
Floor count3

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]

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. Her, Kelly (1 July 2016). "Cultural Gateway". Taiwan Today. Retrieved 20 October 2017.


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