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Control Yuan

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investigative agency of the Republic of China government

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Contents

6 sections · tap a section for its opening lines
  1. 1Control Yuan

    Welcome to the intersection of Zhongxiao East Road and Zhongshan South Road, the absolute epicenter of Taipei's governmental and administrative power. Before you stands the magnificent, imposing edifice of the Control Yuan,…

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  2. 2The Grand Facade and Colonial Architecture

    Standing before the main entrance of the Control Yuan, one must first engage with the sheer, deliberate impact of its architecture. Completed in 1915 during the Japanese colonial period, the building was originally designed to…

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  3. 3The Main Lobby and Inspection Corridors

    Crossing the threshold under the grand portico, we enter the Main Lobby and the sprawling network of inspection corridors within the Control Yuan. The interior of the building is characterized by a sweeping, formal elegance that…

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  4. 4National Human Rights Commission Chambers

    We now focus our attention on the chambers housing the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), a relatively recent but absolutely vital addition to the Control Yuan's mandate. Situated within this historic colonial building, the…

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  5. 5Courtyards and the Pursuit of Transitional Justice

    Stepping out from the heavy, emotionally charged interior corridors of the Control Yuan, we find ourselves in the meticulously maintained inner courtyards and gardens. These enclosed, tranquil spaces offer a stark, necessary…

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  6. 6Control Yuan

    As our exploration of the Control Yuan comes to a close, it is imperative to reflect upon the profound, evolutionary narrative this institution embodies. We began by standing before the grand, intimidating facade of late Japanese…

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What is Control Yuan?

Control Yuan is a place with 6 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.

Key facts
TypeHeritage
Story sections6
Text languageEnglish
Coordinates25.0453, 121.5200
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Nearby places

within a 5-minute walk
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