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Palazzo Daniele

Palazzo Daniele, Europe — Sunlit spa with circular bathtub, vaulted brick ceiling, terracotta tile floor, classical architecture, minimal luxury interiors.

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At the tip of Italy’s heel, in Salento, is the small town of Gagliano del Capo, where you’ll find Palazzo Daniele – a 9-suite artist guest house and aristocratic palazzo. It was built in 1861 (the year of Italy’s reunification) by a famous local architect, Domenico Malinconico, and remodeled by the owner’s family in the early 20th century. In 2019, Palazzo Daniele opened its doors to the world with a different hospitality concept, where historical spaces are still preserved, maintaining their majesty while combining them with contemporary art and local culture.

Palazzo Daniele, Europe — Neoclassical gallery with inlaid marble floors, ornate wooden door frame, bronze bust, and modernist table lamp beneath cream walls.
Palazzo Daniele, Europe — Symmetrical living room with sage green walls, cream sofas, dark floor lamps, blue artwork, and tall French doors opening to landscape light.
Palazzo Daniele, Europe — Neoclassical room with ornate gold-framed mirrors, frescoed ceiling details, geometric inlays, and bright doorway opening to modern gallery space.
Palazzo Daniele, Europe — Dual circular mirrors above white vessel sinks set in weathered concrete vanity within minimalist brutalist bathroom.
Palazzo Daniele, Europe — Minimalist corner gallery with portrait painting, lacquered chaise lounge, and ornate Asian cabinet on geometric floor tiles.
Palazzo Daniele, Europe — Neoclassical courtyard with arched colonnades, terracotta urns, worn limestone walls, ornate ironwork balconies, and dappled afternoon light.
Palazzo Daniele, Europe — Minimalist bedroom gallery with terracotta tile floors, wooden side table, brass sconces, framed photographs, and sculptural alcove niche.
Palazzo Daniele, Europe — Bedroom with ornate frescoed ceiling, sailboat landscape mural, minimalist iron shelving, terracotta tile floor, serene neutral palette.
Palazzo Daniele, Europe — Dark bedroom with tall windows, potted palm, wooden desk, architectural drawing, and dramatic curtains creating sophisticated minimalist ambiance.
Palazzo Daniele, Europe — Arched passageway with ochre walls, blue-patterned tilework, and ivy-draped stone courtyard leading through successive archways.
Palazzo Daniele, Europe — Sunlit courtyard with arched colonnades, weathered limestone facades, terracotta vessels, and wrought-iron balconies.
Palazzo Daniele, Europe — Ivy-covered limestone facade with arched doorway reflected in still pool, modernist bench, Mediterranean courtyard design.
Palazzo Daniele, Europe — Minimalist bedroom with canopy bed, terracotta throw, geometric floor tiles, arched ceiling detail, and tall shuttered window overlooking gardens.

Junior Suite

Palazzo Daniele, Europe — Double doors opening to terrazzo flooring in minimalist corridor with exposed plaster walls and natural light.

Royal Junior Suite

Palazzo Daniele, Europe — Minimalist bedroom with terracotta floors, sage plaster walls, iron sconces, and ornate coffered ceiling in luxury Italian palazzo hotel.

Suite

Palazzo Daniele, Europe — Black-walled hospitality space with woven pendant lights, potted plants, bar stools, patterned runner rug, and natural daylight from windows.

Black Suite

Palazzo Daniele, Europe — Neoclassical salon with gilded wall panels, ornate coffered ceiling, symmetrical seating, central bed, tall windows, warm ambient lighting.

Master Suite

Palazzo Daniele, Europe — Symmetrical salon with pale green walls, white curved sofas, terracotta pedestals, burgundy lamps, and tall windows overlooking gardens.

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The Details

What makes it Kobu

Palazzo Daniele is a hospitality project born by the combination of the vision of Italian entrepreneur Gabriele Salini, and Francesco Petrucci, the last descendant of Daniele’s family and owner of Palazzo Daniele. The passions shared between the two friends and the similarities between their “homes” made this new story possible.

Reshaped by the Milanese duo Ludovica + Roberto Palomba, inspired by the idea of absence, stripped back as much as possible while restoring historical features such as ornate frescoes and mosaic flooring to create the space for a contemporary art collection all around the property. Monastic décor and bare walls boost the 19th century frescoes ceilings with cracks. Each room has a different artwork. Ancient family portraits alternate with works of contemporary art.

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Directions

Brindisi Airport (BDS)

90 min by car

The Destination

Europe

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City explorers, beach lovers and adventurers will all find their perfect balance of experiences in Europe, which offers a mix of cultures at close quarters. From dining in Copenhagen, to hiking in Switzerland, and relaxing in Southern Italy, you’ll find yourself transported by each destination — all within a matter of hours.

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