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The 1775 Palazzo
The building was constructed in 1775 and designed by Emanuele Manieri. Its historic proportions and restored details remain part of the experience rather than being hidden behind a contemporary hotel interior.
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La Fiermontina Palazzo Bozzi Corso
Lecce, Puglia, Italy
La Fiermontina Palazzo Bozzi CorsoStay near Puglia →138.3 km away
An art-filled 18th-century palazzo in central Lecce.
Built in 1775 and designed by architect Emanuele Manieri, La Fiermontina Palazzo Bozzi Corso is a historic palace in the heart of Lecce, a short walk from the Basilica of Santa Croce. Its ten suites combine restored architectural details with contemporary design, while a secret garden, rooftop terrace, small plunge pool and private wellness spaces create places to slow down inside the historic centre.
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A PALACE BUILT AROUND ART
Palazzo Bozzi Corso dates to 1775 and carries the proportions and architectural language of an 18th-century Lecce residence. Today, its ten suites pair original stuccoes, antique ceilings and historic details with pieces by designers and artists including Sottsass, Gio Ponti, Le Corbusier, Fernand Léger, Jacques Zwoboda and René Letourneur. The palace is also connected to the story of Enzo Fiermonte, the boxer and actor to whose memory the property is dedicated.
Sleep beneath antique ceilings, wander through rooms filled with modernist art, read in the 200-square-metre secret garden, then climb to the rooftop for Lecce's rooftops and evening light.
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Suites With Original Details
The ten suites combine antique ceilings and original stuccoes with contemporary furniture and carefully selected design pieces. Some have private balconies or terraces, while some include private wellness features.
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The Secret Garden
A 200-square-metre private garden provides a quiet green space within Lecce's historic centre, with room to sit, read or step away from the surrounding city.
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Art Throughout The Palace
The interiors include works and design pieces associated with Sottsass, Gio Ponti, Mackintosh, Le Corbusier, Jacques Zwoboda, René Letourneur and Fernand Léger, alongside original drawings by John Lennon.
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The Rooftop
The rooftop terrace looks across Lecce's historic rooftops and bell towers, with a small plunge pool and loungers providing a place to pause above the city.
WHY HERE
WHY STAY HERE
Palazzo Bozzi Corso is less about a conventional hotel room and more about inhabiting a historic Lecce residence where architecture, art, garden and rooftop become part of the stay.
A Genuine Historic Setting
The palace dates to 1775 and retains original architectural features including antique ceilings and restored stuccoes.
Ten Individual Suites
Each of the ten suites has its own design and connection to the Fiermonte-Filali family story, with some offering terraces, balconies, private saunas or specialist shower features.
A Private Garden In The City
The 200-square-metre secret garden creates a surprisingly quiet outdoor space within Lecce's historic centre.
Art Is Part Of The Stay
The palace contains works by artists and designers including Fernand Léger, Jacques Zwoboda, René Letourneur, Ettore Sottsass, Gio Ponti and Le Corbusier, alongside original John Lennon drawings.
Wellness Without Leaving The Palace
The Relaxarium provides massage and body treatments, while the property also has a heated hydromassage pool and gym.
Rooftop Views
The rooftop terrace opens over Lecce's historic rooftops and includes a small plunge pool and loungers.
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La Fiermontina Palazzo Bozzi Corso — Lecce, Puglia, Italy
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