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Recently, a wave of discussion about Taiwanese architecture has emerged on a well-known American forum. A foreign netizen accidentally discovered through Google Street View a towering Baroque-style building located in the Taoyuan Railway Station commercial area. The exotic relief archway decorations have even been likened to the residence of vampires. Most local residents are also unclear about the purpose of the building, adding to its mysterious aura.
(Image / reddit, Google Street View)
The building is about 10 stories tall, constructed from granite with a calm and understated color tone. Its exterior is adorned with gold trim, and every floor and column is covered with reliefs of angels from Greek mythology. Inside, every wall, column, and ceiling is also fully decorated with intricate carvings, featuring a strong exotic design that stands out uniquely among a row of apartment buildings crowded with signs.
(Image / reddit, Google Street View)
After sparking heated discussion, the building owner made an exception to allow visits and photography,The building has been under construction for 7.5 years and is not yet completed. Once finished, it will serve as a personal office and guesthouse. It is currently in the decoration phase, and the completion date remains uncertain.
Longtan Ye Shan Tower “Weird House” (Image / Wikipedia)
In fact, besides this Baroque building, there is also a “Weird House” in Longtan District, Taoyuan, resembling Howl’s Moving Castle. It has been under construction for over 30 years and is still unfinished, adding an air of mystery to Taoyuan.
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