Castello di Ugento Hotel, between ancient and contemporary

Castello di Ugento Hotel, between ancient and contemporary

Monday 13 June 2022

Have you ever dreamt about staying in a historic home, surrounded by works of art and immersed in an atmosphere that smells of antiques?

The dream comes true in Ugento, an ancient town in the South of Salento, a few kilometres from the blue Ionian Sea, which is surrounded by lush nature. Ugento stands on the site of ancient Ozan, an important Messapian city, and in 2008 it was recognized as a "City of Art" by the Puglia Region for its architectural, archaeological and environmental beauties.

This small town with an illustrious past is dominated from above by its Castle, built over a thousand years ago on Messapian ruins and subsequently transformed by the Angevins who in the 13th century enriched it with its majestic cylindrical tower.

After being plundered by Turkish marauders, the castle was restored by the French and enlarged in the 17th century by a noble Italian family who loved art.

Today, after a careful and scrupulous restoration project, the castle shines brighter and it has become a luxury historic home where you can enjoy a unique and unforgettable experience.

It is a real boutique hotel with individually designed rooms and suites, that fully respects the original structure even though it has been embellished with works of contemporary art. The furniture, with attention to every detail, is a perfect mix of modern and sophisticated vintage designs.

In order for the experience to be complete, you can taste some delicious Salento dishes in Il Tempo Nuovo restaurant: it is a hymn to Mediterranean cuisine, halfway between the research of ancient recipes and contemporary experimentation, always starting from local raw materials, which are the very expression of farming and maritime culture, the two inseparable souls of this territory.

Furthermore, under the vaults of the ancient warehouses of the manor, there is the renowned cooking school "Puglia Culinary Center", directed by chef Odette Fada, which every year hosts the students of the prestigious Culinary Institute of America eager to learn the secrets of Apulian cuisine.

A unique school in Puglia, dedicated not only to professionals but to all lovers of good food, including hotel guests who can follow the lessons and learn how to make traditional recipes.

The very fresh raw materials used by both the restaurant and the cooking school come from the beautiful garden enclosed within the castle: fruit, vegetables, aromatic plants in a riot of scents and colors.

If you want to live an exclusive experience in a place rich in history and charm, where hospitality is a real form of art, the Castello Hotel in Ugento is the perfect place for you.


Contacts

Castello di Ugento

Via Castello 13, 73059 Ugento (Lecce)  

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