Zhongshan Hall 中山堂

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Introduction

Zhongshan Hall was built in 1928, during Japanese colonial era, to commemorate the accession of Emperor Hirohito. Known at that time as the Taipei Assembly Hall, the building was faced in light green tile to make it less visible to aerial bombers. The windows are adorned with classical designs in a Spanish Islamic style. With its 1,500 person seating capacity, the hall served as an important activity center during the Japanese colonial era. After Taiwan's retrocession, the building was renamed as the Zhongshan Hall and used for the reception of foreign dignitaries. In 1992, the hall was designated as a national grade two historic site.

Information

Themes: Historic Sites Art and Cultural Centers
Subject: Family、Campus teaching
Suggested Months for Visiting: All year
Phone Number: +886-2-23813137
FAX: +886-2-23813317
Address: No. 98, Yanping S. Rd., Zhongzheng Dist., Taipei City Taiwan, R.O.C

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G Songshan-Xindian Line Ximen

R Tamsui-Xinyi Line NTU Hospital

G Songshan-Xindian Line Beimen

R Tamsui-Xinyi Line Taipei Main Station

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619je

Keysborough, Australia

Impresssive hall worth a look

2020-09

"Zhongshan" refers to Sun Yatsen, founder of modern China. The hall has been declared an historic monument. It is used for civic functions. It is located in Taipei's inner city area. It is worth a look, but I have never been inside, it doesn't appear to be open for visitors often. Dr Sun, as he is known, is honored a stateman.
619jeffry

Essendon, Australia

Large hall, not much fun

2020-08

Zhongshan was the soubriquet of Sun Yatsen, founder of modern China. The hall was once called he Taipei City Public Auditorium. It is in the Ximending neighbourhood of the Zhongzheng District. By the way, it was declared an historic site in 1992 but unless you have an interest in Chinese history, there is not much to see.
Sandy5259

Vancouver, Canadá

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En pareja

Displays only in Chinese

2019-11

There’s a lot of potential to make this a major tourist site. However, all of the posters that are on the view are in Chinese.
kaisernc2019

Taipéi, Taiwán

A hidden secret of Taipei

2019-10

This is not a popular destination for common visitors nor for local people. Built during the ruling period of Japanese and the building is well maintained and operates fine performances - Google the show schedule. A very lovely tea house on the 3rd floor and Le Prominoir Coffee on the 4th floor - perfect for travelers with a relaxed schedule!
KrisD_pl

Warsaw, Poland

Historically important but can be skipped

2018-10

Building was constructed in 1936 for the coronation of Emperor Hirohito. Later ti was where the Japanese signed the surrender documents in 1945. Then Chiang Kai-shek made public speeches from the terrace. The work called "Water Buffalo" - claimed to be local masterpiece - is presented inside the building. For me - not worth the extra excursion, but if you're around few minutes ahould be enough.