Sextantio Albergo Diffuso is a fortified medieval village, located in the mountains of Abruzzo at 1250 meters above sea level, inside the Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga national park. The village is a classic example of an Italian medieval hill town, with perimeter walls encircling houses and squares. This is not your ordinary hotel […]
Thousand-year-old walls hold secrets of wellness, indulgence, and peace at Castel Monastero, a standout destination in Tuscany, Italy. Castel Monastero is, as you might imagine, a restored monastery. Monks set on healthy living, cooking from the soul, and distilling wine that fired many a jovial evening. 75 rooms and suites plus one villa await your […]
We just ran across this recently restored farmhouse called ‘Casa Olivi’, set in the little explored Le Marche region of Italy. The renovation took four years, conducted by the two Swiss architects Markus Wespi and Jerome de Meuron of Wespi de Meuron Architekten. The outside style has been preserved as the building is protected by […]
Enchanting, historic and romantic describes this enchanting and luxurious hotel in Italy. Conceived by legendary architect, Le Corbusier, Punta Tragara encompasses the very essence of Capri, Italy. This incredible retreat is luxurious in every detail with memorable dining, a soothing spa and captivating views over the Faraglioni and the sea. The stunning luxury hotel has […]
Castello di Casole is a signature development of Timbers Resorts in Tuscany, Italy. Vineyards and orchards of olive trees pattern the hillsides. Two grand cypress-lined lanes ascend to an historic castle poised to open as a 41-suite boutique hotel. Dotting the 4,200-acre historic estate are restored Farmhouse Villas each with dramatic glass-tiled private pools. Preserving […]
The Dolomites house is a stunning modern renovation by JM Architecture, located in the Dolomite Mountains, which borders Italy and Austria. The idea of remodeling this house started because of an uncomfortable living situation. The existing building presented a very large and high entry hall with the rooms arranged around it, and it was always necessary […]
This charming house comprised of thick stone walls and wooden trusses is a former farm restored with great attention to detail in the French countryside of Provence, Italy. The transformation is the incredible work of architects Jacques and Eric Chevalier, now the home of a couple and their three children. The outdoor space of the […]
Not too far from a picturesque town called Pisticci, in the Basilicata Region of Italy, Torre Fiore Hotel Masseria is housed in a carefully restored military outpost dating from the 16th century. This historical ‘masseria’, whose main building used to host the owner’s and the massaro’s (farmer’s) homes, close to the cattlesheds and barn, still […]
This contemporary interior design is by architect Pietro Carlo Pellegrini, whose design renovation breathes new life into an old attic of a historic building located in Lucca, Italy. The entrance opens directly into the urban-style living room, occupied by two designer sofas, facing the piece de resistance, a black Bisazza mosaic wall dubbed Napoleon, designed […]
This “Countryside home in Salento” is a single family home located in the countryside of Morciano di Leuca, Italy and was created by bologna-based architect Luca Zanaroli. The dwelling’s rustic shell is formed from the abandoned remnants of two historic structures once used as a temporary shelter for local farmers. A covered veranda within the […]
