Reg.Nr. 87-N/01

Bergen's medieval Wine Cellar

Construction of a car park including the conservation of archeological rests. Excavation and conservation of part of the wine-cellar were subsequently incorporated in a modern multi-storey car park. Bergen's medieval wine-cellar was part of the city's Town Hall and jail. It is ...
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Project details

Title:Bergen's medieval Wine Cellar
Entr. year: 1987
Result:Diploma
Country: Norway
Town: Bergen
Category type: architectural heritage
Notes:New construction in a protected area (archeological excavations)
Building type/ Project type: Agricultural building/structure
Former use:Wine cellar; town hall, jail
Actual use:Car park
Built: Middle-Ages
Architect / Proj.leader: Øivind Maurseth MNAL
The Jury's citation: "For the sensitive incorporation of the town's medieval wine cellar into a carefully designed car park"
GPS:60°23'46.6"N 5°19'36.1"E

Description:
Construction of a car park including the conservation of archeological rests. Excavation and conservation of part of the wine-cellar were subsequently incorporated in a modern multi-storey car park. Bergen's medieval wine-cellar was part of the city's Town Hall and jail. It is adjacent to Bryggen, the medieval mercantile center of Bergen.