Piece by piece, interior designer Pascale Lauber and co-owner Ulrike Bauschke have carefully renovated and modernized this historic palazzo. A particularly striking contrast to the ancient walls is found in the steel-framed windows and doors, reminiscent of diamonds. Unique antique pieces and custom-made furnishings from various countries and eras come together in a truly magical way. The sofas and bed headboards come from South Africa, a fire bowl from the South African bush has been transformed into a bathtub. An old olive press serves as a communal table, and an impressive chandelier, designed by Pascale Lauber herself, hangs from the bar’s ceiling.
Italy
It’s a real pleasure to go out for a good meal, isn’t it? How about a table at the newly opened Luna Restaurant in Bolzano? A retreat in the centre, an Italian feast with international guest performers, a highlight of the Parkhotel Mondschein. Do we want to sit inside under the glass ceiling? Or outside on the terrace with a view of the park?
Certamente, Venice belongs on the bucket list and probably some of you reading these lines have already strolled through St Mark’s Square, stopped for a Bellini at Harry’s Bar or been to the pavilion show at the Biennale. But what about organising a party in the Serenissima? No? Eureka! We’ve found something. A hotel in a historic palazzo in the sestiere Cannaregio that can be booked for events.
Culinaria Living reaches for the stars not only because of its elevated position above the Merano region, but also in culinary terms. In the two apartments somewhere between the sea and the Alps, you feel just as much at home as in the Michelin-starred restaurant.
Enchanting, timeless, to fall in love with: Torre del Nera is an Albergo Diffuso that was created from existing features in a medieval village in Umbria. And this is the story of the special holiday architecture – made in Italy.
It’s not quite a hotel, but neither is it a simple house with holiday flats. So how should we describe the Hofergut with its suites and flats in Reischach in South Tyrol? How about a holiday home.
Zash, Bsss, Mhh, Ahh… at the boutique hotel between the sea and Mount Etna, you can hear many sounds. We spoke to owner Carla Maugeri to discover where they are coming from and what other sounds can be heard at the Sicilian country house.
How can you explore South Tyrol? How about on a racing bike! The Parkhotel Mondschein in Bolzano and the Hotel Schwarzschmied in Lana are ideal starting points for rides on narrow wheels: the tours on offer are as varied as South Tyrol itself…
The Apfelhotel in South Tyrol doesn’t fit into any category. It’s not rustic, but neither is it superchic. It is what it is, Erich Fried would say. It’s a happy place, we say.
It splashes, gurgles and rushes in the Tauferer Ahrntal: the circular Eco-Aparthotel is built very close to the water and is strongly connected to the elixir of life, like its South Tyrolean surroundings…
White marble, Tuscan wine, medieval villages or how to become a sculpture yourself – there is a lot to experience near the Locanda al Colle…
Transformation, accessibility and renovation: Pierattelli Architetture studio interprets the urban regeneration concept by designing new residential units, with green spaces open to the city, on an area disused since 1995…
In 2023, to mark Serpenti’s 75th anniversary, Bulgari launched an international artistic initiative called Serpenti Factory, focusing on the snake as an endless source of creative inspiration. Their approach encompasses many aspects of the emblem, from heritage to craftsmanship, to multi-sensory technologies and the advertising campaign celebrating the 75th anniversary of the motif, linking past, present and future…
Bulgari Hotels & Resorts is delighted to announce the opening of its newest luxury hotel, the Bulgari Hotel Roma, at Piazza Augusto 1…
Right on the slopes of Mount Etna, the largest volcano in Europe, you’ll find the historic estate of Monaci delle Terre Nere and its own vineyards. Full of extraordinary charm and natural beauty, this spot was originally chosen by the monks of St Anne’s order in the 17th century. Terraces were built for the cultivation of vines given the area’s propensity for wine, which today is part of the Etna DOC area. We met with Marco Torrisi, Monaci’s very own sommelier, to ask him three very important questions about wine…
With the recently published “Falstaff Wine Guide Italy 2023”, Falstaff once again presents a compass for wine connoisseurs and gourmets. On 580 pages, the guide presents over 400 of Italy’s best wineries. 2,300 wines from the current production were described and evaluated in detail…
From October 7 to 9, 2022, the fair dedicated to authorial design enlivens the city of Naples among Italian and international exhibitors, special projects and collaborations that promote the territory and look to the world…
The living feeling of star designer Patricia Urquiola’s penthouse suite at Il Sereno on Lake Como can now be brought home. Almost all the furnishings are available for purchase…