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As a provisional capital of the Republic of China, Taipei is one of the major centres of business, politics and culture. Taipei had long been inhabited by the Ketagalan tribes until the Chinese settlement begun in the 17th century. The city today stands as a perfect balance of a traditional heritage and a cosmopolitan culture. Major attractions of Taipei: As a witness to a diverse history, Taipei is a land of innumerable historic shrines and monuments that offer a variety of attractions to its tourists. Given below are some of the major attractions of Taipei: Revolutionary Martyr's Shrine on Peian Road is an important landmark of the city. The shrine had been constructed to commemorate the martyrs in China’s war, and gallantly features the names and achievements of the ones who had lost their lives fighting. Built with the architectural trends of the Ming Period, the shrine has drums, bell towers and courtyards fashioned in the typical pattern of the era. The Kong Miao Confucius Temple in Talung Street is a tranquil monument with ornate designs and a quiet ambience that is typical to any Confucius temple. With a six meter high bronze statue of Sun Yatsen, the Sun Yatsen Memorial honors the father of the Chinese Republic. The building is constructed with a typical Chinese architecture of curling roofs and ornate patterns. The National Palace Museum and the Taipei Fine Arts Museum are also worth visiting.
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