Seven Seas Residence, Presidential mansion in Zhongshan District, Taipei, Taiwan.
Seven Seas Residence is a residential building with Monte Carlo-style architecture located on the grounds of the Republic of China naval headquarters on Beian Street in Taipei. The property now forms part of the Ching-kuo Chi-hai Cultural Park and displays exhibits related to Taiwan's political and military past.
The building began as a naval reception center in the 1950s before being repurposed for residential use. It served as the official home of a president from 1968 to 1988 and was designated a historic site in 2006.
The name references a guardhouse and honors the American Seventh Fleet's role in protecting Taiwan during a critical period. This reflects how external military support shaped local identity and security concerns.
The site is part of a publicly accessible cultural park with multiple exhibition areas and information boards throughout. The grounds are easy to navigate on foot and offer shaded rest areas at various points.
The building was originally constructed by the navy in the 1950s as a reception facility for visitors before being completely repurposed. This dual history shows how the military compound transformed over several decades.
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