The Monopoly Bureau Building of the Taiwan Governor's Office

The Monopoly Bureau Building is an office and monument in Zhongzheng with six stories and a central tower topped by a peaked roof. The structure displays Renaissance features, red brick facades, and copper roof details that define its exterior.

The building was constructed between 1913 and 1922 during Japanese rule as the administrative center for tobacco and alcohol monopoly control. It survived later political upheaval and remains a record of that colonial period.

The building combines Western Renaissance design with practical requirements of Japanese colonial administration. This blend remains visible today in both decorative details and the straightforward, functional layout.

The building sits near Taipei's southern gate and is reachable through multiple transportation routes. Visitors should check basic opening hours, as its current use as a modern office building may affect access.

The original copper roof has kept its shape and patina over more than one hundred years. This durability of the material often surprises visitors and reveals the craftsmanship of the original construction.

Location: Zhongzheng District

Inception: 1922

Address: 臺北市中正區南昌路1段1、4號

GPS coordinates: 25.03407,121.51490

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:42