Experience the luxury of a 5 Star hotel in the privacy and comfort of an aristocratic residence.
Palazzo Acquaviva is located at the heart of Lecce’s historical centre, in a calm residential area, far from the madding crowd. Positioned within a stone’s throw of the city’s Duomo, Amphitheatre, Piazza Napoli and it’s less than a kilometre from the church of Santa Croce.
The building dates back to the start of the 19thcentury. Inheriting its name from Giulio Antonio Acquaviva D’ Aragona, a 15thcentury nobleman and military leader.
A native of Lecce, new owner and his wife have recently restored the property to its former glory. Bringing splendor to its apartments and inviting travellers who dare to experience the city in historical style.
The property hosts 3 apartments of which one is served by a private garden overlooking the ancient city walls. It boasts a splendid rooftop terrace with a panoramic view on old Lecce.
The frescos, high ceilings and fine finishing of all spaces will delight its guests. Designed in fine taste, deploying iconic pieces of carefully selected Italian and European classical design.
The palace speaks to the discerning traveller who desires beauty and wishes to spend their holiday inspired by historic and engaging spaces.
The garden pool allows the guest to enjoy the outdoors whilst in the heart the city while the rooftop terrace devotes itself to refreshing evenings.
Ceiling frescos from the 19thcentury, brought to new lights by the restoration masters, will capture guests with their lake and sea scenes, angels and masks immersed into flowery backgrounds.
The garden on the first floor has been recently renovated with the aim to revalue the typical “close” garden.
Guests will be able to enjoy sun in the pool and shade under the pergola.
Palazzo Acquaviva is the ideal solution also for private dinners, lunches, vernissage and any private events needing sophisticated indoor and outdoor spaces in the heart of Lecce.