Red House (Ho Long Red Theater)
Taipei, Taiwan
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- Type
- Heritage building in Taipei, Taiwan
Visitor information
- Address: No. 10號, Chengdu Rd, Ximen Village, Wanhua District, Taipei City, Taiwan 108
- Phone: +886 2 2311 9380
- Official website: https://www.redhouse.taipei/
People also ask
What is the Red House in Ximending known for?
The building is renowned for its unique form, with an octagonal structure in front connected to a cruciform structure behind. In former incarnations it was a department store, a live theater, and a movie house. Then in 1997 the building was declared a Grade 3 Historic Site by the Council for Cultural Affairs.
What is the famous red hotel in Taipei?
The Grand Hotel 圓山飯店 With its signature red columns and golden roof, the hotel's magnificent exterior presents a sumptuously classic ambiance that reflects the beauty of traditional Chinese arts.
What is the history of the Red House in Taipei?
The Red House 西門紅樓 The Red House was constructed in 1908 by Japanese architect Kondo Juro, which was the first government-built public market in Taiwan and also the most well-preserved Class III historic building in the nation.