The madhouse in Dalat is not a specialized institution where psychiatrists work. This is the unofficial name of the Hang Nga guest house, another alternative name for an unusual place is a House with funny ghosts. The architectural art object is a functioning hotel. It is difficult to confuse this building with other objects, it can be crowded during the day.
History
The building was originally built as a villa for couples in love. The guests began to call it the Madhouse in Dalat, and this unofficial name has been preserved. It happened after one of the visitors got lost in the maze. When he met the owner, he said it was a madhouse.
The popular name of the guest house attracts tourists. The architect did not like this comparison, but over time she accepted it. Dang Viet Nga, who studied at the Moscow Architectural Institute and lived for many years in the Soviet Union before its collapse, worked on the object. If you look closely at the building, you can see references to Russian folklore. You can also notice the influence of Antonio Gaudi, Salvador Dali, Walt Disney.
Short description
One of the most unusual facts is that construction work began in 1990, but the complex is still being finalized. Architect Dang Viet Nga lives in the area and oversees the development of the project. There are no prohibitions or strict canons in her work, so the Madhouse in Dalat looks very unusual.
The hotel looks like a huge tree that has taken root in the ground, and its branches have spread out in different directions. Inside the tree there are rooms that, according to the architectural idea, were made by an imaginary spider from a spider's web. There are no sharp corners in all rooms of the Madhouse in Dalat, but at the same time all the interiors are combined with each other. There are bizarre sculptures in the building. In the central part, you can see a giraffe, and there are also relief images of a bear, tiger, frog, eagle, and ant. Visitors complain that the stairs are very narrow, but you can walk on them.
How to get
The madhouse in Dalat is located in the center, and the complex is a 15-minute walk from the market. The nearest stop is Bus Mai Linh. Various city routes that pass through the area stop here. It is not uncommon for guests to arrive by taxi or rented bike or motorcycle.
Some visitors come here every time they visit the city. The guests like the fact that each room of the Madhouse in Dalat is dedicated to a specific animal and symbolizes a particular country. The complex has art galleries, cafes and souvenir shops.
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