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| Masseria Pagani | |
| Apulia | |
| Masseria Pagani was first erected in the XVI century, as both a dwelling and a farm, in Nardò’s countryside. The XVIII century grange complex, which originally covered 120 hectares, includes courts, gardens, a tiny church, the oven (which seems to preserve still today the aroma of typical “wheel shaped” and “frisella” bread and that of biscuits), the “palmento” (where grapes were once pressed and the winemaking process started in large tanks carved in stone), the “merce” (which used to be devoted to cheese production and maturing), the stables, the porch, the hay-barn, the columbary tower (which was used as a shelter for the messenger pigeons and for the production of guano, excellent fertilizer) and the peculiar dry stone wall fencing featuring some anti-wolf devices. This complex surrounds the most ancient nucleus (XVI century) which is characterized by a single ramp external staircase leading to the fortified terrace (once refuge for eluding brigands and Saracens), decorated by pilaster strip framing and featuring two defensive machicolations situated above the entrance doors. Prestigious residence of the Pagano family, Princes of Avetrana, it became the home of the Marquis De Noha, valet of the Pope. In the 19th century the estate was handed over to illustrious otolaryngologist Dott. Pietro Villani; the latter then became his trusted assistant and purchased the property in the ‘50s. Famous tenor Tito Schipa, a good friend of Villani’s, was a usual guest at the Masseria for his summer holidays. All suites and rooms are fitted with air conditioning/heating, TV, safe box, mini bar, hairdryer, kitchen crockery where applicable. The suites are fitted with an extremely comfortable wooden slat sofa bed |
| Type: Suites, Rooms, Farmhouse and Holiday apartments | Restaurant: no |
| Number of Units: 8 | Conference Facility: yes |
| Nearest City: Lecce | Kids Allowed: yes |
| Phone: +39.3683594718 | Pets Allowed: no |
| Price Range: 120-230 euros a night | Amenities: Garden, massages, barbeque, citybike, babysitting |
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