Live like a local in Puglia with a stay at Borgo Canonica. Whether you’re looking to sleep in a typical trullo in Puglia, get married at a castle in the quaint Sienese countryside, or live the Tuscan dream in a centuries-old medieval village surrounded by rolling hills, borgos are the ultimate Italian retreats.įrom luxury village hotels to entire borgos for rent, the masterfully restored medieval hamlets below ensure an utterly immersive Italian countryside experience: Borgo Canonica The tradition of rehabilitating derelict Italian villages and transforming them into lodgings started about 30 years ago, when hotel marketing consultant Giancarlo Dall’Ara patented the concept of albergo diffuso (scattered hotel).ĭesigned to celebrate the simple, serene lifestyle in rural Italy, these projects are devoted to hospitality and creating remarkable guest experiences through honest rustic cuisine, fine wines, and relaxing nature activities. Nowadays, there are 260 borgos or borghi (Italian) spread across the country, some of which have been gloriously brought to life and styled into captivating hotels where guests can experience the authentic Italian life. Let alone the uncompromised taste of their rustic cuisine or the romance and tranquility of it all.Ī borgo is a small Italian village or an assemblage of old farmhouses built around a castle, usually dating back to medieval times and deeply rooted in the local history, culture, and landscape. From vistas of timeless hilly landscapes to delicate scents of lavender wafting through the air, you’re in for a real treat. It takes all five senses to fully enjoy Italy, and that’s exactly what staying in a borgo involves.
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