Former Tainan Office of the Tainan Branch of the Taiwan Governor-General's Monopoly Bureau, Historic Monopoly Bureau Office in North District, Taiwan.
The former Monopoly Bureau office is a red brick structure featuring early twentieth-century Japanese colonial design and now forms part of the Tainan Cultural and Creative Park. The building displays characteristic architectural details from that era while maintaining its original form and materials.
The structure was built during the Japanese colonial period to serve as the administrative hub for tobacco and alcohol monopolies in the Tainan region. The site was central to the economic control systems that existed in that era.
The building now serves as a gallery where artists and creators display their work within the preserved historic rooms. Visitors can watch how local talents use these former administrative spaces to share contemporary ideas and projects.
The site is within walking distance of Tainan Station and easy to reach on foot. Visitors should check current opening hours in advance, as they can vary seasonally.
The complex was originally hidden behind walls and closed to the public as a government facility. Today it stands open to visitors, allowing people to experience the historical space while contemporary creators work within it.
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