Palazzo Daniele

“It’s a good idea always to do something relaxing before making an important decision in your life” -- Paulo Coelho

Images courtesy of Palazzo Daniele

“It’s a good idea always to do something relaxing before making an important decision in your life” -- Paulo Coelho

At the very tip of Italy’s heel, located 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. Built in 1861 (the year of Italy’s reunification) by local famous 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 its majesty while combining it with contemporary art and local culture.

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.

Directions

Brindisi Airport (BDS)

90 min by car

The Destination

Italy

Piedmont, Italy

Embrace la dolce vita and immerse yourself in Italy’s historic piazzas and palazzi, breath-taking vineyards and coastline, and unparalleled mouth-watering cuisine. Revel in the romance of Italy by drifting down the storied canals of Venice, climbing the coastal trails of the Cinque Terre, or unwinding poolside in Capri.

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