
View Renaissance paintings and observe Japanese samurai swords
Explore the Chimei Museum located in Tainan. The museum features galleries showcasing a variety of items, including works of art, collections of musical instruments, historical weaponry, and exhibits on natural history. Walk through the main square outside the museum where you'll find the Apollo Fountain and the Bridge of the Gods. Inside the museum, see displays of Egyptian artifacts, Japanese samurai swords, and Renaissance paintings as part of its permanent collection. Notice the museum's efforts to present a fusion of Eastern and Western artistic traditions within architecture inspired by Classical mythology.