Puglia Hotel: A Luxurious Property Hosting The World Leaders For The G7 Summit In Italy

Published: Friday, June 14, 2024, 11:55 [IST]

Heads of the world's seven largest economies are set to meet in Borgo Egnazia, Puglia, from June 13-15, 2024. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni chose this luxury retreat, far from the capital, to host the G7 conference. Here's a glimpse of the beautiful hotel nestled in the outskirts of Italy.

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Borgo Egnazia, nestled in Puglia's olive groves and rolling countryside, features 192 rooms, passageways, and arches leading to a village square. The retreat offers ample space for leaders such as UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and France's Emmanuel Macron to relax between meetings.

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The family-run hotel, opened in 1996 by Marisa Melpignano, is no stranger to high-profile guests. The resort hosted Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel's wedding 2012 and has also welcomed Madonna and the Beckhams.

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Beach villas, where statespeople are staying, comes with private pools and terraces. Some even have private gardens and swimming pools, offering leaders like Justin Trudeau and Olaf Scholz a chance to unwind before official duties.

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The hotel mimics a traditional Puglian village with whitewashed stone buildings and terracotta roofs surrounding a central piazza. The village houses feature limestone and tuffeau stone walls with small gardens full of fruit trees.

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Inside, local craftsmanship shines through hand-painted ceramics, intricate mosaics, and woven textiles, creating an atmosphere of understated elegance and quiet luxury.

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Borgo Egnazia's Michelin-starred Ristorante Due Camini, run by local chef Domingo Schingaro, offers five and seven-course tasting menus featuring the best local produce. For quicker meals, the resort has a pizza restaurant with a wood-fired oven and a seafood restaurant at its exclusive beach club.

Puglia Hotel Perched on a cliff overlooking the Adriatic Sea.

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Perched on a cliff overlooking the Adriatic Sea, the property offers stunning panoramic views. Guests can stroll through gardens filled with olive groves and citrus trees or relax on private terraces overlooking the Mediterranean.