Built in the early 20th century by the French, Debay wine cellar in Ba Na resort (Danang city) has a unique architectural style in Vietnam. Standing the test of time, the structure remains primeval and mysterious.
This special cellar was built in 1923 for French military officers and businesspeople, |
The arched structure simulates the French-style architecture. It is 100m long, |
Temperatures inside the cellar are rather low, ranging between 16-20 degrees Celsius |
Bottles are stored in locked compartments to prevent wine being exposed to heat, |
Not only grape wine, but rice wine distilled in Ba Na was also stored in the cellar |
Big compartments were marked by the name of the wine maker. The wine was formerly deposited in the cellar for use by upper classes in society. |
The lighting system was only installed at the middle of the cellar, where parties or |
A fire place was put up to warm up the cellar during the winter time |
Coming here, visitors have the chance to taste wine of different kinds |
Thousands of tourists visit Ba Na and the cellar every day. |
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