Palazzo Margherita

Palazzo Margherita is situated in Bernalda, a small hilltop town near the Ionian Sea in the Basilicata region of Southern Italy. Located in the province of Matera, a UNESCO World Heritage Site which is famous for its ancient cave dwellings, historic houses and unspoiled villages, Bernalda is relatively unknown to tourists. It is just 10 minutes from numerous pristine, white-sand beaches; one can choose between quiet seclusion or beach-club action and shoreside tavernas. While the nearby region of Puglia has become popular for sightseeing, Basilicata is one of a few beautiful regions where the food and wine have remained authentic and untouched by mass tourism. The people of this region welcome visitors with a genuine hospitality that makes every guest feel like a local.  The Palazzo has been completely restored by Francis Ford Coppola and the acclaimed French designer Jacques Grange, creating a luxurious, authentically Italian experience that ushers guests into a private world of palatial comfort, surrounded by gardens, courtyard and swimming pool, all just steps from a small, bustling town in which the visitor is a friend and neighbor rather than a tourist.  Francis wanted the Palazzo to become a place that his children would want to visit again and again, and therefore invited the whole family to contribute ideas to the design. The interior is styled with tiled floors as well as Baroque-inspired hand-painted fresco ceilings. The Property is also the perfect spot whether you are looking for a "private" relaxing escape, a cozy celebration or a multi-generational family reunion. Residing at Palazzo Margherita as a family or group of friends is the ultimate way to experience the intimate yet grand and exquisitely restored 19th century home.