Taipei Futai Street Mansion


The Taipei Futai Street Mansion, also called Yamato-chō Mansion, is the only existing historical and commercial building in Taipei, Taiwan. It is located at Yanping South Road No.26, Zhongzheng District and lies in the Bo'ai Special Zone as well. This mansion is owned by the Ministry of National Defense.

History

The building was constructed in 1910 the early years of the Japanese rule. It was the head office of Takaishi Gumi, a construction company founded in 1901.

Architecture

The mansion architectural style was deeply influenced by the European baroque classical fashion at the time. The first floor arcades and columns was constructed by the kizingan stone, and the second floor has the most obvious external characteristics of the steep angular mansard roof with dormers.

Transportation

The mansion is accessible by Taipei Metro. From Taipei Main Station, leave by Exit Z10 of the Station Front Metro Mall, or take Exit 6 from the Ximen Metro Mall at Ximen Station and walk 15 minutes to Yanping South Road.

Opening time

Taipei Futai Street Mansion is open to the public from Monday to Saturday 10:00 ~18:00. Admission fee generally is free except special exhibition.