Torre del Parco is an ancient fortress built in 1419, located in the heart of Lecce. This historic property, once a 15th-century manor and 17th-century convent, offers a quiet stay with just 9 individually decorated guestrooms. Each luxurious room is elegantly furnished with period elements and equipped with modern comforts, including air conditioning, heating, complimentary Wi-Fi, a flat-screen/LCD TV with digital programming (including satellite channels and pay TV), a minibar, safe, desk, and phone. Bathrooms feature shower cubicles, bidets, hairdryers, and a complete courtesy set with complimentary toiletries. Guests can also enjoy pillows of different softnesses. A rich buffet breakfast, featuring sweet and savory regional specialties, is available daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee. During specific periods, an à la carte breakfast with four tasting menus is offered. From spring to autumn, breakfast can be savored in the outdoor courtyard. Guests can relax with onsite massages or enjoy the terrace and the ancient Convent Garden, which boasts tall palm trees and centuries-old bagolari. A bar/lounge is also available. The property offers concierge services, wedding services, room service (during limited hours), dry cleaning/laundry services, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Onsite self-parking is available (subject to charges), and an electric vehicle charging station is located nearby. A 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge. Guests can explore the ancient frescoed Chapel in the Tower and the dungeons, where carvings from past prisoners can still be seen. Torre del Parco is a short walk from Lecce's historic center, famous for its Greek and Baroque architecture. It is steps from Torre del Parco (0.1 km / 0.1 mi) and Casa Museo Spada (0.2 km / 0.2 mi). Other nearby attractions include Faggiano Museum (0.8 km / 0.5 mi) and Gate of Saint Blaise (0.7 km / 0.4 mi). The train station is 0.9 km (0.6 mi) away. The nearest beach in San Cataldo is 13 km (8.1 mi) away, and the property is a few kilometers from the enchanting beaches on the Salento coast. Papola Casale Airport (BDS) is 56.6 km (35.2 mi) away.
