Chè-lâm Presbyterian Church in Taiwan, Historic Presbyterian church in Zhongzheng District, Taiwan.
Chè-lâm Presbyterian Church is a worship structure in Xingfu Village, Taiwan, built with white Ki-lrigan stone and red bricks incorporating gothic architectural elements. A distinctive bell tower with stone louvers completes the building's structure.
The building was constructed in 1916 during Japanese colonial rule with assistance from Governor-General Kodama Gentarou and architect Ide Kaoru in its design. This early modernization phase made it a significant witness to that era.
The church displays quatrefoil designs representing the four gospels and features artistic depictions of biblical stories visible throughout its interior spaces. These visual elements shape the experience of moving through the building.
The building is typically open for visitors from Tuesday through Friday, with interior spaces inviting quiet exploration. Sunday services take place when visitors may observe the worship setting.
The roof features traditional fish scale tiles, a roofing method rarely seen elsewhere in Taiwan today. This craft detail makes it a rare example of this historical building technique.
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