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Torre Piccola & Casa Bene­detto – a his­toric tower house and an old town­house with mini­malist inte­riors and Apulian flair are tucked away in the old town of Nardo. The roof ter­races of both houses are “una mera­viglia”!

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Ferienhaus Torre Piccola & Casa Bene­detto in Apulien, Nardó / IT – Italy

Holiday home Torre Piccola & Casa Bene­detto

Torre Piccola is a his­toric tower house with modern inte­riors in the old town of Nardo, Apulia. This heritage-listed tower has been con­verted into a holiday apartment, which expertly com­bines the his­toric sub­s­tance of the building sub­s­tance, an open spatial concept, and mini­malist design. Two large sky­lights flood the loft-like high tower room with day­light. On the ground floor there is a kitchen, a dining area with a fire­place, and a living area. A filigree staircase leads up to the sleeping gallery with a double bed. On this level you will also find a single bedroom with an his­toric vaulted ceiling and the bathroom. One more staircase up you reach the roof terrace, a grand outdoor living room which extends over two levels. Equipped with sun loungers, a dining area and a bar­becue, it’s the perfect place to enjoy la dolce vita – both during the day and in the evening.

Casa Bene­detto follows a similar design concept, with its beau­tifully essential design, quietly located in a his­toric town­house in a small alley in the old town of Nardò – just 300 metres from the baroque Piazza Salandra. The apartment com­bines the authentic cha­racter of Apulia with simple, modern comfort.
The heart of the apartment is the open-plan kitchen with French windows over­looking the alleyway – ideal for breakfast with a view of the local hustle and bustle. An internal staircase leads to the spa­cious roof terrace – a shel­tered retreat above the rooftops of the city, perfect for reading, relaxing or enjoying the mild summer evenings and soaking up the sou­thern Italian atmo­sphere.
A separate bedroom with a double bed and a small, func­tionally designed bathroom make Casa Bene­detto the ideal hideaway for two. Thanks to the well-equipped kitchen and nearby shopping faci­lities, everyday life here can be orga­nised at your own pace.

Both houses are perfect for those who want to expe­rience authentic Apulia – simple, quiet oases in the heart of a lively old town.

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What to do

Nardo is a lively town with a baroque centre. You can also visit the towns of Lecce, Otrano, Gallipoli nearby – and the protected coastal area of Porto Selvaggio. The beaches are 5 km away and can be easily reached by car, Vespa or bicycle. The Salento region offers a variety of leisure activities, including swimming, sailing, golf, hiking, cycling, cultural treasures and a rich culinary scene, a great variety of wines and ancient olive groves. 

Why we like this house

A harmonious blend of historical flair, modern architectural elements and lovingly selected furnishings. The roof top terraces are the highlight of both houses!

This house is great for

For couples and small families. Not suitable for small children. Also great for couples who are friends and like to travel together but want privacy in their own little house.


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Details

Region IT – Italy, Apulia (Puglia), Nardò
Puglia
Name Torre Piccola & Casa Benedetto
Scenery In the baroque old town
Number of guests Max. 3 in Torre Piccola, max. 2 in Casa Benedetto
Completed 2018 (Torre Piccola) / 2025 (Casa Benedetto)
Design Stubenrauch Biondini Architettura, Campello sul Clitunno (architecture), Anja Witte Krieger, Berlin (interior design);
Published NZZ Bellevue (June 2022)
Architecture Listed building - old, Old & new
Accomodation Holiday home
Criteria 1-2 (house/apartment), Beach, Loft, Sea, Urban
RegistrationCIN Torre Piccola: IT075052C200106719; Casa Benedetto: IT075052C200106712

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Wir hatten eine ganz groß­artige Zeit in dieser wun­der­schönen Unter­kunft. Die Archi­tektur und das Design sind ein abso­lutes High­light und es sind so viele lie­be­volle und inspi­rie­rende Details zu finden. Die Küche ist groß­artig aus­ge­stattet und es ist zum Bei­spiel sogar eine Oran­gen­presse vor Ort. Wir mussten vor Ort ein paar Tage arbeiten und auch das war mit dem großen Tisch und W‑Lan gar kein Problem. Der Ort selbst ist ein Traum, aber auch die Orte in der Umgebung laden für tolle Tages­aus­flüge ein. Die Besitzer ver­sorgen einen mit hilf­reichen Tipps und haben uns sogar vorab Lebens­mittel besorgt, weil wir Angst hatten, dass die Geschäfte bei unserer Ankunft auf Grund eines Fei­er­tages zu haben werden. Wir waren über­wältigt von den köst­lichen Lecke­reien, die der Kühl­schrank bereit­hielt, und zutiefst berührt von der Gast­freund­schaft, die weit über das Übliche hin­ausging.

Corinna Kassner sagt:

Wir waren zu zweit Mitte Juni 23 im Torre Piccola. Wir reisen häufig nach Italien. Der Torre Piccola ist einer der schönsten Häuser, die wir bislang bewohnt haben. Voller schöner Ein­rich­tungs­ge­gen­stände, einer gut aus­ge­stat­teten Küche und vielen inter­es­santen Desi­gnideen.
Das Haus liegt am Rand der his­to­ri­schen Alt­stadt in einer freund­lichen Nach­bar­schaft. Man erreicht alle Ein­kaufs­mög­lichl­keiten und viele Restau­rants fuß­läufig. Parken ist kein Problem.
Highly recom­mended!

Anke Kolberg sagt:

Danke für diese schöne Zeit in Nardò.
Tolles indi­vi­du­elles Feri­enhaus. Schönes Mini­ma­lis­ti­sches Design. Geheimtipp für Indi­vi­dua­listen.
Ich war das 1. Mal in Apulien und komme gerne wieder

Angelika Bäuml sagt:

Der Torre Piccola ist eine der schönsten Unter­künfte, in der wir bisher Urlaub gemacht haben. Nicht nur sehr stilvoll und Liebe zum Detail ein­ge­richtet, sondern alles auch von aller­feinster Qua­lität und Funk­tio­na­lität. Hier lässt es sich in heißer und sicher auch der küh­leren Jah­reszeit ohne Wei­teres länger aus­halten, dank der super aus­ge­stat­teten Küche und Dach­terasse (inkl. Grill, Kamin). Die Dach­terasse ist das absolute High­light, wo man sich wun­derbar zurück­ziehen kann und trotzdem eine ein­zig­artige Erfahrung der über den Dächern von Nardò hat. Auch das Städchen selbst ist charmant und bietet gute Restau­rants und Archi­tektur. Wun­der­schöne Strände sind mit dem Auto gut erreichbar! Wir sind sehr begeistert und kommen gerne wieder!

Susan sagt:

Won­derful and beau­tiful house. We really loved to stay in Nardo and espe­cially the Torre Piccola. We highly recommend it and hope you can enjoy it as much as we did. Thanks for the won­derful expe­rience!

A. Clus sagt:

Wun­der­schön restau­rierter Turm mitten in der Alt­stadt von Nardo. Sind gerade zurück­ge­kehrt und immer noch ver­zaubert von diesem Ort. Kommen gerne bald wieder!

I. Hofmann sagt:

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