Former Tainan Weather Observatory, Weather station and national monument in West Central District, Taiwan
The Former Tainan Weather Observatory is an atmospheric measurement station located in central Tainan. The structure comprises three concentric circular sections with a tower at the top where meteorological instruments are mounted to record weather data.
The weather observatory began operating in 1897 during the period of Japanese administration and served as a key facility for monitoring weather patterns. It was subsequently transformed into a museum and reopened to visitors in recent times.
The building reflects how people in Tainan monitored and understood the weather in earlier times. Visitors today can see the instruments that were once used and observe how observation methods changed over the years.
The site is accessible on foot from Tainan Station with a short walk through the area. Visitors should check current opening times before arriving, as schedules may vary depending on the season or special events.
The tower still contains original monitoring equipment from its operational years, preserved and visible to visitors. This working apparatus offers a rare glimpse into early meteorological technology and reveals how sophisticated weather tracking was even a century ago.
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