(Not So) Wordless Wednesday
Melody
24 September 2007
Taipei, Taiwan

Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall (国立中正纪念堂) is erected in memory of Chiang Kai-shek, former President of the Republic of China in Taiwan.

The Memorial Hall

Martyrs Shrine (忠烈祠) - Heroes who sacrificed their lives to the revolution before the establishment of the Republic of China and who fell during the Sino-Japanese war and the Chinese Civil war are worshipped here. As a respect, hats and/or sandals are not allowed to be worn here.

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9 Responses
  1. The Bookworm Says:
    9/29/10, 5:52 AM

    Wonderful photos. Its always fascinating learning about historic places, they hold so much meaning.
    http://thebookworm07.blogspot.com/


  2. Julia Says:
    9/29/10, 7:28 AM

    That is a wonderful pics of the history places. I have always love to look at the place where heroes sacrificed their lives during the wars. The info fact aboiut president in Memorial Hall, interesting :)


  3. Veens Says:
    9/29/10, 7:50 AM

    Wow, lovely pics! They are beautiful monuments :)


  4. Violet Says:
    9/29/10, 4:38 PM

    beautiful pictures, I love the structure of Chinese buildings.


  5. Trish @ Love, Laughter, Insanity Says:
    9/29/10, 9:16 PM

    Wow! The Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall is quite impressive. I'd love to visit China one day (add it to the list!). :)


  6. Ladytink_534 Says:
    9/30/10, 2:02 AM

    Those are so neat!


  7. bermudaonion Says:
    10/1/10, 3:59 AM

    I love the architecture of those buildings.


  8. Iliana Says:
    10/1/10, 10:31 AM

    That second picture, in particular, is impressive!


  9. Alice Says:
    10/3/10, 11:00 PM

    Interesting post, Melody! I haven't been to Taipei but it's definitely a place I want to visit one day.


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