Wisteria Tea House Introduction
Wisteria Tea House is a teahouse, but it is more than just a teahouse. It is the first designated historical site in Taiwan and the first living historical site in Taipei designated for its cultural and historical significance as well as its public space connotation: "It serves as a gathering place for Taiwan's democratic movements, opposition movements, and free scholars, exuding a cultural atmosphere that embodies education, culture, politics, and characteristics, strongly reflecting the significance of civic life and cultural meaning, with preservation value." Wisteria Tea House is an elegant wooden building in a concentration area of Japanese-style residences, built in the 1920s, with a private courtyard, surrounded by a quiet and graceful environment. After the war, it was taken over by the Ministry of Finance, and later opened as a tea art house by descendants of the residents. It was named "Wisteria Tea House" due to the old wisteria vine that extends along the eaves. The entire ancient building is filled with an artistic atmosphere, attracting many people interested in current affairs, avant-garde culture, and artists to gather here, gradually becoming a synonym for spaces of liberalism and social and political reform movements. To highlight the cultural value of Wisteria Tea House, it was designated as a historical site in 1997 through the efforts of cultural and artistic circles. This designation is not due to the age of the tree or the building but is based on its spirit. (Part of the information source: Wisteria Tea House)
