Palazzo Ducale Venturi

Location and History

Located in the charming hamlet of Le Minervino di Lecce, a 40-minute drive south of Lecce proper, and a 25-minute drive to Salento Bay and the beach, this is a lovely landlocked lair full of history and contemporary elegance.

Once a fortified encampment, this delightful boutique offering has roots dating back to the 13th century. Prior to its conversion into a 20-room hotel it was the stately 16th-century home of its namesake, Duke Venturi of Minervino.

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