Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall

The Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall (Chinese: 中正紀念堂; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Kok-li̍p Tiong-chèng-kí-liām-tn̂g) is a national monument and tourist attraction erected in memory of Chiang Kai-shek, former President of Taiwan. It is located in Taipei, Taiwan.

Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall
中正紀念堂
25°2′4″N 121°31′18″E
LocationTaipei, Taiwan
DesignerYang Cho-cheng
TypeMemorial
MaterialConcrete and marble
Height76 m (249 ft)
Beginning dateOctober 31, 1976
Completion dateApril 5, 1980 (1980-04-05)
Dedicated toChiang Kai-shek
Websitewww.cksmh.gov.tw (in Chinese)
www.cksmh.gov.tw/en (in English)
Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall
Traditional Chinese中正紀念堂
Simplified Chinese中正纪念堂

The monument, surrounded by a park, stands at the east end of Memorial Hall Square. It is flanked on the north and south by the National Theater and National Concert Hall.

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