Ciyou is a Taoist temple dedicated to the local deity Black Faced Mazu and located in Songshan District. The main hall and sculptures are really beautiful.
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It was originally built by the Japanese in 1915 as a natural history research center. It houses more than 40.000 items and materials related to the island's original peoples. Its Greek style architecture makes it a "rara avis" in the city.
This Taoist and Buddhist temple is probably the most famous in the city. It was originally built in 1738 and rebuilt many times later maintaining the Taiwanese classical architecture, as it was destroyed by earthquakes and raids during the Second World War.
Taipei Art Village is a residency for local and foreign artist in Taipei that offers rooms, studio, darkroom, rehearsal and display spaces to support artist development. If you are looking for some fresh talent the place deserves a shot. And you can also enjoy their fantastic Village Cafe.
Shandao Temple is the largest of Taipei's Buddhist temples. It was built by the Japanese in the 30's so its structure and feeling is very different to those built by Taiwanese. The austerity and solemnity are the biggest differences. The most interesting part is the adjacent museum, that houses a good colection of Buddhist artifacts from IV century to the present.
