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Nha Trang’s history is also tied to the French colonial period. In the late 19th century, French colonists recognized the potential of Nha Trang’s coastal beauty and began developing it as a resort town. Alexandre Yersin, the famous bacteriologist, made Nha Trang his home and established the Pasteur Institute here in 1895, contributing to medical advancements in Vietnam. Today, Yersin is honored throughout the city, showing how science and colonial history shaped Nha Trang’s development.