The world-famous museum is hardly the city's only cultural establishment interesting for visiting. The Hwa Kang Museum invites visitors to see works of modern sculptors and artists, while the National Museum of History presents a rich collection of artifacts from different epochs. An interesting collection of ethnographic exhibits is stored in the Shung Ye Museum of Formosan Aborigines ( Museum traditions Shunyi ), and in the private Chem Museum, you can see artworks dating back hundreds of years.
Taipei's outstanding architectural monuments worth mentioning include the Chiang Kai-shek Memorial dedicated to the famous President of the Republic of China. In front of the memorial is Liberty Square - one of the most beautiful places in the city ideal for leisurely walks. The square is surrounded by the city's several important cultural facilities, including the National Concert Hall and the National Theatre .
Sun Yat Sen Memorial Hall can also claim the title of one of the most spectacular architectural monuments of the city. It is dedicated to one of the most revered political figures of the state. The hall can simultaneously accommodate about 3,000 people. The memorial is striking with its harmonious look and impressive scale. One part of the architectural complex is reserved for a library containing 140,000 books, and the other is occupied by Sun Yat-Sen Art Gallery.
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