Taiwan Historical + Religious pictures

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Windows shaped like butterflies and bats are among the quirks and opulent features of this exceptional historic estate in the core of Banqiao. 

Windows shaped like butterflies and bats are among the quirks and opulent features of this exceptional historic estate in the core of Banqiao. 

Once kept for the solitary enjoyment of emperors, today the world’s largest collection of Chinese antiquities and treasures can be enjoyed by all.

Next to a baroque palace, this eclectic park has a pair of fascinating monuments, an open-air gym and a traditional pond and bridge. 

Windows shaped like butterflies and bats are among the quirks and opulent features of this exceptional historic estate in the core of Banqiao. 

Flanked by traditional Chinese gardens and national cultural halls, this impressive memorial honors one of the world’s most important 20th-century leaders.

Windows shaped like butterflies and bats are among the quirks and opulent features of this exceptional historic estate in the core of Banqiao. 

Windows shaped like butterflies and bats are among the quirks and opulent features of this exceptional historic estate in the core of Banqiao. 

Windows shaped like butterflies and bats are among the quirks and opulent features of this exceptional historic estate in the core of Banqiao. 

Windows shaped like butterflies and bats are among the quirks and opulent features of this exceptional historic estate in the core of Banqiao. 

The Confucian values of ethics, education and simplicity are beautifully embodied in this Taipei temple.