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National Taiwan University Hospital Station

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Other names
  
NTU Hospital Station

Connections
  
Bus stop

Opened
  
24 December 1998

Line(s)
  
Line 2 (R09)

Structure type
  
Underground

National Taiwan University Hospital Station

Location
  
B1F., No. 52, Gongyuan Rd. Zhongzheng, Taipei Taiwan

Operated by
  
Taipei Rapid Transit System

Address
  
100, Taiwan, Taipei City, Zhongzheng District

Similar
  
Shandao Temple Station, Chiang Kai‑shek Memorial, 228 Peace Memorial Park, Xiaonanmen Station, Beimen Station

The Taipei Metro National Taiwan University Hospital Station (signed NTU Hospital) is a station on the Tamsui Line (Red Line) located in Zhongzheng District, Taipei, Taiwan.

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Station overview

The station is a two-level, underground station with an island platform. It has four exits, two of which are equipped with elevators. It is named for the nearby National Taiwan University Hospital.

Public art

Several pieces of public art are located on the platform, titled "The Suite of Hands" consisting of "Lotus Holding Hand", "Lotus in Heartful Hands", and "Small Park". These bronze and/or granite sculptures depict how hands, through gestures, can express human affection.

History

  • December 24, 1998: Opened for service when the segment between Taipei Main Station began running.
  • October 10, 2004: A man placed a bomb in the station. No injuries were reported.

    • Exits

  • Exit 1: Gongyuan Rd. (228 Peace Memorial Park)
  • Exit 2: Changde St. (National Taiwan University Hospital)
  • Exit 3: Gongyuan Rd.
  • Exit 4: Intersection of Gongyuan Rd. and Xiangyang Rd.

    • Around the station

  • 228 Peace Memorial Park
  • Office of the President of the Republic of China
  • National Taiwan University Hospital (old and new campus)
  • Ministry of Foreign Affairs
  • National Development Council
  • National Taiwan Museum (between this station and Taipei Main Station)
  • Taipei Guest House
  • Taipei First Girls' High School
  • Ketagalan Boulevard
  • University of Taipei
  • Jieshou Park

    • References

    National Taiwan University Hospital Station Wikipedia
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