An old-soul palazzo, revived with new life

A luxurious historic palazzo in southern Puglia where time slows down among ancient stone and orange groves.

In the unassuming town of Lequile, just outside of Lecce — the so-called ‘Florence of southern Italy’ — lies Palazzo San Vito, a 19th-century historic villa reimagined for modern comfort. The expansive grounds boast four spacious bedrooms with intimate ensuite bathrooms, a private pool, and boundless social spaces both indoors and out. 

After lying abandoned for more than fifty years, this former aristocratic home was revived through a sensitive, multi-year restoration process led by local architects and artisans. Original floors and ancient limestone walls blend harmoniously with contemporary design-forward features, creating a continual dialogue with past and present Puglia. 

Today, this private palazzo in the heart of Salento, welcomes discerning travellers all year round. Rented in its entirety for groups of up to eight it ensures pure peace and intimacy. Palazzo San Vito offers total solitude as well as the unique advantage of an authentic Apulian town lying just outside its centuries-old walls.

Your days unfold effortlessly among the convivial grounds, dining at local bars and trattorias just a five-minute walk away, or lounging by the pool enveloped by ancient orange groves.