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Design and interiors stories from YUZU Magazine: architect-designed houses, apartments, hotels and studios, with the designers and materials behind them. DESIGN & INTERIORS CASA RIVIERA LAKESIDE HOUSE ABOVE the RESERVOIR AN ARCHITECT’S HOUSE COMMUNING WITH NATURE THE INTELLIGENCE OF PLACE A STUDIO WITH A SOUNDTRACK JCB HOUSE DESIGNING FROM DAY TO NIGHT CASA DA REPRESA COLORADO HOME A SAO PAULO APARTMENT AMONG THE TREETOPS CASA MAGMA HOUSE OF LIGHT A HOME SHAPED BY FIVE GARDENS LIGHT IN MOTION LAND, MEMORY, HOME TWO WAYS OF LIVING AT THE OWO TEKOÁ HOUSE BRUTALIST LIVING IN MALLORCA A SOFT MODERNIST TOUCH Show More

From historical furniture to contemporary craft and high jewellery, a first look at PAD London and the works already on our radar. October 12, 2026 | Art & Culture PAD LONDON RETURNS to BERKELEY SQUARE words Onur Baştürk photos Courtesy of PAD London From historical furniture to contemporary craft and high jewellery, a first look at PAD London and the works already on our radar. A cabinet carved from ash, a console in marble, a credenza inspired by a breaking wave. These are among the pieces that have caught our eye ahead of PAD London’s return to Berkeley Square, Mayfair, from 13 to 18 October 2026. Held during Frieze week, the fair’s 18th edition will bring together 67 galleries from 18 countries, including 12 first-time exhibitors. The selection takes in furniture, lighting, ceramics, textiles and high jewellery, with established names and emerging makers sharing the floor. DESIGN ACROSS GENERATIONS The historical selection spans French Art Deco, Scandinavian modernism, Brazilian mid-century and Italian post-war design. Contemporary presentations bring together ceramics, carved wood, glass and metal, with furniture and lighting often edging towards sculpture. High jewellery draws on ancient stones, gems and artefacts, pairing them with contemporary techniques. The pleasure lies in following the connections. A curve, a colour or a particular surface can link works made decades apart. For anyone thinking about interiors, the fair is also a chance to see how objects with very different histories might live together in a room. Founded in 2007 by Parisian antique dealer Patrick Perrin, PAD London is part of a family of fairs that includes PAD Paris, established in 1998, and PAD Saint-Tropez, which held its first edition in July 2026. Interior designer Veere Grenney chairs this year’s prize jury, with Sophie Ashby, Tom Dixon, Beata Heuman and Faye Toogood among its members. The jury will select the winners of the Booth Prize, Contemporary Design Prize and Historical Design Prize. ON OUR RADAR A first selection of the pieces we’re looking out for: Opus Memoria Throne Armchair, by Rinck (2025), Courtesy of RINCK and PAD London Tall cabinet, Lukas Wegwerth and Corinna Dehn (2026), Photography by Moritz Wegwerth, Courtesy of Gallery FUMI and PAD London 3- Strata Cabinet, by Jan Waterston (2025), photography by Graham Pearson, Courtesy of Charles Burnand Gallery and PAD London 3- Strata Cabinet, by Jan Waterston (2025), photography by Graham Pearson, Courtesy of Charles Burnand Gallery and PAD London TOR, by Moulay Hafid Sdikiene (2026), Courtesy of Boketto and PAD London Consoles (Desert Rose Series), by KAMEH Nikita Erokhin (2026), Courtesy of Booroom Gallery and PAD London Jomon Series, by Noe Kuremoto (2025), photography by Kestutis Zilionis, Courtesy of PIK’D and PAD London Sea Foam Credenza, by Maria Sipińska (2026), Courtesy of Maria Sipińska and PAD London VISITING PAD LONDON The fair begins with a Collectors Preview on 13 October, followed by the VIP Opening on 14 October. It opens to the public from 15 to 18 October, from 11am to 7pm on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, and from 11am to 6pm on Sunday. PAD London, 13–18 October 2026 Berkeley Square, Mayfair, London Tickets and further information

Travel stories from YUZU Magazine: design hotels, boutique stays, island guides and city guides across the Aegean, Mediterranean, Europe and the Americas. TRAVEL VILLA PAULI: A NEW CHAPTER PARADERO ONE NIGHT RED DESERT EXPERIENCE A PRIVATE WORLD ON THE PACIFIC A STOCKHOLM LANDMARK THROUGH A BARCELONA LENS THE NEW ERA OF A 600-YEAR-OLD PALAZZO INSIDE CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN’S VERMELHO PEOPLE COME TO HYDRA NOT ONLY FOR FOOD BUT FOR A FEELING BORGO GALLANA ANA LUI ‘Island life is definitely something that makes me happy!’ A SLOWER SIDE OF OAXACA LE SIRENUSE MARE A NEW CHAPTER IN A QUIET BAY BENEDICTA & BENOÎT’S Utopian Paradise THE VOCMOS SPIRIT: SMALL, PERSONAL, AND FULL OF SOUL A MINIMALIST PAUSE IN TIME SIFNOS, AT ITS OWN PACE A QUIET, WILD RETREAT AT DUN ALUINN, TIME SLOWS SWIM, DINE, RESTORE, REPEAT LIVING BY THE ANTIPAROS FLOW ATMOSPHERE OVER NOSTALGIA Show More

There is a particular pleasure in staying in a historic villa surrounded by a garden, with the deep blue waters of the Swedish archipelago stretching beyond it. At Villa Pauli, in Djursholm, just outside central Stockholm, that sense of retreat is closely tied to the history of the house itself. October 13, 2026 | TRAVEL VILLA PAULI: A NEW CHAPTER words Maria Chiara Antonini photos Hannes Söderlund There is a particular pleasure in staying in a historic villa surrounded by a garden, with the deep blue waters of the Swedish archipelago stretching beyond it. At Villa Pauli, in Djursholm, just outside central Stockholm, that sense of retreat is closely tied to the history of the house itself. Villa Pauli has more than a century of history behind it. The family who commissioned it was among the most prominent and influential figures in Sweden’s economic and financial life. The year 1906, engraved in the stone portal framing the wooden entrance door that leads from the park into the villa, marks the beginning of its construction, which was completed in 1907. The name Villa Pauli is a tribute to Anna Pauli, daughter of Johan Wilhelm Smitt, one of Sweden’s wealthiest men in the 19th century. Smitt made his fortune in Latin America during the 1850s, co-founded Enskilda Bank and founded Handelsbanken. The villa was designed by architect Ragnar Östberg and adorned with works by painter Georg Pauli and sculptor Carl Eldh. More than a century later, many of its original details remain intact. The wood panelling of the entrance and grand ground-floor hall, the frescoes in the principal drawing room and the large stone fireplaces throughout the villa all contribute to its distinctive character. Villa Pauli remained a private residence until 1968 and became a private members’ club in 1986. Today, the property is entering a new chapter in its history, opening its doors to guests looking for a more intimate way to experience Stockholm. The first phase of the transformation introduced a new wing with an oceanfront restaurant, wellness club, poolside spaces, rooftop terraces, a tennis court and additional hospitality areas. A CONTEMPORARY LAYER The architectural vision for the addition was led by architect Jonas Glock, whose approach centred on what he describes as “a contemporary layer in time” within one of Djursholm’s most historically significant estates. “Historic buildings should never become frozen in time,” Glock explains. “The ambition of this new project was to add something unmistakably contemporary while allowing the original villa to remain the emotional and architectural heart of the estate. The new spaces are designed as a reflection of our own time, carefully added onto the existing story.” The result is deliberately understated from a distance. The expansion preserves the visual integrity of the surrounding park while allowing the estate to evolve without competing with the original villa. Large glass façades, restored stone elements, handcrafted brickwork and reinterpreted historical materials establish a measured relationship between old and new. The second phase of the project focuses more directly on hospitality, with additional rooms and three suites now available to guests who are not members of the club. BEYOND SCANDINAVIAN MINIMALISM The interiors, created by SPIK Studios under the creative direction of Nina Glendinning, deliberately move beyond the restrained language of Scandinavian minimalism. Instead, they embrace a richer and more expressive aesthetic: jewel-toned velvets, dark-stained oak, limestone floors, brass details, hand-painted murals, mirrored surfaces, vintage references and contemporary artworks come together in an eclectic but carefully balanced composition. Throughout the villa, tactile materials and handcrafted details encourage a slower reading of the spaces. Rather than pursuing a predictable interpretation of luxury, the intention was to create interiors that feel intimate and slightly unexpected, with details that reveal themselves gradually. “We wanted the spaces to feel immersive and emotionally charged,” says Glendinning. “There are hidden references throughout — in the textiles, the artwork, even in the shapes of the furniture. It should feel personal and atmospheric, never anonymous.” A NEW RHYTHM At the heart of the new addition is St. Nobl, Villa Pauli’s restaurant. Conceived as a natural extension of the historic villa, it unfolds across a series of interconnected spaces, from an indoor atrium and bar to terraces and poolside dining areas. Velvet, marble, Murano glass chandeliers, mirrored surfaces and richly textured fabrics continue the material language found elsewhere in the new interiors. Beyond the spa, gym and tennis courts, one of Villa Pauli’s more unusual additions is the sauna boat: a small private motorised sauna that heads out onto the water, offering a different perspective on the Swedish archipelago. At Villa Pauli, the original architecture remains the point of departure, while the new interventions introduce another layer rather than attempting to recreate the past. The result is a place where history, architecture, hospitality and contemporary design continue to evolve together.

Designed as a summer house for a family gathering across generations, Casa Riviera brings together the architecture of Gui Mattos and the interiors of Studio Julliana Camargo on the Brazilian coast. October 13, 2026 | DESIGN & INTERIORS CASA RIVIERA words YUZU Editorial photos Fran Parente Designed as a summer house for a family gathering across generations, Casa Riviera brings together the architecture of Gui Mattos and the interiors of Studio Julliana Camargo on the Brazilian coast. The house is defined by a restrained architectural palette of exposed concrete, cumaru wood and glass, allowing the surrounding landscape to remain constantly present. Within that framework, Julliana Camargo introduces warmth through colour, natural stone, Brazilian furniture and objects collected from different regions of the country. Rather than treating the interiors as a separate layer, the studio works closely with the architecture, using material, furniture and craft to soften its strong lines and create a house that feels relaxed, generous and lived in. A PRECISE USE OF COLOUR Colour appears in deliberate moments rather than as an overall gesture. In the kitchen, green and blue steel cabinetry brings a sharper note to the concrete and timber, while elsewhere a curved green sofa and red dining chairs punctuate the quieter material palette. These interventions give individual rooms their own character without breaking the continuity of the house. Natural surfaces remain central: rustic granite from Minas Gerais and Donatello quartzite sit alongside cumaru, glass and concrete, creating a balance between weight, texture and colour. The result is not a conventionally neutral coastal interior. Instead, colour is used selectively, bringing energy to spaces that remain closely connected to the tones and textures of the landscape outside. MADE IN BRAZIL Brazilian design and craft form another important layer of the project. Furniture, lighting and objects were sourced from across the country, including pieces produced in Bahia and works connected to Pataxó and Waurá artisans. Rather than functioning as decoration, these objects give the interiors a stronger cultural and material identity. Contemporary design sits beside traditional making, allowing different forms of Brazilian craft to coexist within the same rooms. This mix also keeps the interior from feeling overly resolved. Pieces with distinct origins, materials and scales are brought together gradually, creating a sense of accumulation rather than a single decorative scheme. A HOUSE FOR GATHERING Casa Riviera was conceived around family life, and that sense of collective use runs through the interior. The open spaces allow different generations to gather without imposing a rigid formality, while the relationship between inside and outside remains continuous. Camargo’s contribution is most visible in the way the house balances the strength of its architecture with a more tactile, domestic rhythm. Concrete and glass provide clarity; timber, textiles, colour and crafted objects introduce warmth. Together, the architecture and interiors create a summer house that feels distinctly Brazilian — not through a single visual language, but through its materials, its furniture, its craft and the ease with which they sit alongside one another.

September 2, 2026 | TRAVEL a STOCKHOLM LANDMARK THROUGH a BARCELONA LENS words Onur Basturk photos Ben Anders We spoke at length with Aaron Clarke and Marta Tuneu, founders of Barcelona-based ADC & Tuneu, about hospitality design and their redesign of Sheraton Stockholm’s public spaces. ADC & Tuneu discuss how they reshaped the public spaces of the 1971 Sheraton Stockholm while preserving the building’s architectural character — from the lobby and bars to the co-working areas and Mr. Bronck restaurant. They also reflect on the research behind the project and the references that informed its design. PRESERVING WHAT MAKES IT SPECIAL Hospitality design is increasingly expected to create spaces that appeal to locals as much as hotel guests. Has this changed the way you think about what a hotel should be? Absolutely. I think the role of a hotel has evolved enormously. Public spaces, and particularly lobbies, are no longer simply places to pass through on your way to your room — they have become social spaces in their own right. With Sheraton Stockholm, for example, when renovating the public spaces we thought about how they could feel more inviting and relevant to both guests and the wider city. We wanted to create spaces that people would genuinely want to spend time in. Sheraton Stockholm opened in 1971 and carries more than five decades of history. When you first walked into the building, what did you feel needed to be preserved, and what needed to change? It’s an older building that has seen a great deal of use over the years, and every hotel eventually requires maintenance. But for us, that does not mean changing the soul of the building. It means improving it, adapting it and designing it to meet today’s needs while preserving what makes it special. We felt it was a wonderful space, and we wanted the original structure to remain visible and shine through the new design. We exposed structural elements such as the huge columns, making the double-height volume a remarkable feature and allowing you to understand the scale and dimensions of the building as soon as you enter. The way the light enters and moves through the interior is magnificent, and we wanted to preserve that quality as much as possible. Appreciating the scale and proportions was key to our approach to Sheraton Stockholm. We wanted to bring some fun, pattern and colour into what could otherwise feel like a rigid building. Swedish design has such a strong identity, and we wanted to emphasise that through vibrant colours and a playful yet elegant approach, bringing back some of the glamour and spirit of the 1970s. WHEN WORKING IN SWEDEN, ASPLUND IS AN INEVITABLE REFERENCE Rather than simply referencing Scandinavian design, you looked to figures such as Gunnar Asplund and elements of Swedish visual culture, from Falu red to Svenskt Tenn. How did you bring these references into the interiors without falling into nostalgia? MARTA: I studied architecture for more than six years, and I’ve always been fascinated by architectural history. I find an enormous amount of inspiration in looking backwards — at buildings, interiors and projects from different periods — not simply as historical references, but as a way of understanding how ideas evolve. There is so much intelligence and invention embedded in the classics, particularly in the way they deal with proportion, scale, light and material. We are quite romantic in that sense; we believe there is great value in understanding what came before us. When working in Sweden, Asplund is an inevitable reference. His architecture has an extraordinary sensitivity to proportion, materiality and light, and there is something very human about the way he creates atmosphere within a space. These qualities were particularly relevant to how we approached Sheraton Stockholm. Fashion is also deeply embedded in the DNA of our studio. We don’t see the relationship between fashion and interiors as a superficial one; both are fundamentally about creating an atmosphere, a sense of identity and a way of inhabiting the world. Svenskt Tenn is a particularly strong reference for us in this project. The confidence with which it combines colour, pattern and scale is something we find incredibly inspiring. We are also looking carefully at the fashion scene in Northern Europe, particularly street style. Beyond the established fashion capitals of Paris, Milan, New York and London, there is a new fashion language emerging in the north that we find incredibly exciting. There is something very instinctive about the way colour, texture and pattern are combined — often bringing together pieces that, on paper, shouldn’t necessarily work, yet somehow create a natural and effortless whole. We wanted to translate that freedom and confidence into the interiors, allowing colour and pattern to be playful and unexpected while maintaining elegance, balance and a strong sense of proportion. WE ARE IN LOVE WITH THE 1970s There is a distinct 1970s character to the project, yet it never feels like a recreation of the period. How did you balance those historical references with a contemporary approach? We are in love with the 1970s, so you will see a lot of that period throughout the project. The red sofas, the carpet designs and some of the colour combinations all have a strong connection to that era. We looked carefully at the archives of suppliers we regularly work with and used those references as a starting point. We then reinterpreted and redesigned them to suit the project, paying particular attention to proportion, comfort, durability and current compliance requirements. The sofas, for example, are completely bespoke. We made them larger and adapted their proportions to the scale of the spaces and to the way a contemporary hotel needs to function today. For us, the idea is to capture the spirit of the 1970s rather than reproduce its aesthetics literally. We wanted the project to have that sense of glamour, colour and optimism associated with the period, but expressed through a contemporary lens. WE LIKE TO GO BACK TO THE ORIGINAL SOURCES You wanted to reconnect Sheraton with the life of Stockholm. How can design help build that relationship with a city? I think the best way to connect a building with its city is to really understand the place before starting to design. This is something we are very passionate about at ADC & Tuneu. We don’t believe that inspiration should come only from Pinterest, Instagram or the latest digital tools. Of course, they are useful, but they can also make everything feel very similar. We like to go back to the original sources: buying books, looking through archives, visiting museums, walking through the streets, observing how people live and discovering the details that you would never find online. For us, this research is what allows a project to feel genuinely connected to its location. You need to spend time in a city, understand its culture and its people, and really look at what is around you. That is where you find the references that make a project feel like it belongs to that particular place, rather than simply being placed there. Mr. Bronck has a noticeably quieter, more restrained design language than the lobby. Why was it important for the restaurant to have an atmosphere of its own? Mr. Bronck is different. It has its own entrance and serves a different purpose, which called for a more intimate atmosphere. We therefore made the colour palette softer and less saturated, creating something warmer, cosier and more distinctive. We also had to consider that some people will come to Mr. Bronck without ever staying at the hotel. For us, it was therefore important that the restaurant could have its own identity while still belonging to the same family. BARCELONA SENSIBILITY The project brings together Stockholm’s design heritage and influences from Barcelona. Where do you see the Barcelona side of ADC & Tuneu most clearly? The Barcelona side of ADC & Tuneu is more about our way of looking at things than about bringing obvious Spanish references into the project. We are a Barcelona-based studio, and the city is part of our DNA. Barcelona has an incredible architectural heritage, from Romanesque and Gothic architecture to Modernism and more contemporary work. I think you can see that Barcelona sensibility in the way we approached the project — the importance we place on proportion and architectural elements, but also in our love of colour, pattern, craftsmanship and a certain sense of warmth. We like spaces that feel elegant but never too serious, and that have a sense of life and personality. There is also something very Mediterranean in our approach to hospitality. We like interiors to feel welcoming, comfortable and lived-in, rather than overly perfect. At the same time, we wanted to be very respectful of Stockholm and Swedish design, so we were never trying to bring Barcelona to Stockholm. It was more about allowing our own perspective to meet the character of the city. I think the most interesting projects happen when you bring your own identity to a place without imposing it upon its character. For us, Stockholm was always going to be Stockholm — but seen through our Barcelona eyes. As interiors are increasingly experienced through images first, has hospitality design become too focused on how a space looks rather than how it feels? Images are an important part of hospitality design now, and of course we want our projects to photograph well. But I don’t think that should be a starting point. When a space is designed only around how it will look in an image, it can easily lose its authenticity. For us, it is about creating a complete experience rather than simply creating a beautiful image. MARTA LEADS THE CREATIVE, AARON MAKES IT WORK Aaron, your time at Soho House gave you an understanding of both design and operations. What from that experience still shapes the way you approach hotels today? Working on projects where design, food and beverage, service and operations all had to come together taught me to look at a hotel from many different perspectives. A beautiful space is not successful if it doesn’t function properly, if it doesn’t work for the staff, or if the guest experience doesn’t feel natural. That experience still influences the way we work at ADC & Tuneu today. I look at things very differently from Marta. Marta tends to focus more on the creative direction and the architectural and aesthetic side, while I am constantly thinking about how everything is going to function in reality — how people move through the space, how the staff use it, what happens behind the scenes and how the business operates. I think that combination is very valuable for us. We always want the design to be beautiful and have a strong identity, but it also has to work. You come from quite different creative backgrounds. When you begin a project together, where do your perspectives tend to diverge? MARTA: Aaron is English, I am Spanish — you can imagine… We always make it work. I lead the creative direction, and Aaron makes it happen. It’s a very natural balance between us — I tend to follow my instinct and push the creative side, while Aaron brings structure and finds a way to make the ideas work in reality. As we say in Catalan, Aaron is the “seny” and I am the “rauxa”. He brings rationality and structure, while I bring instinct and spontaneity. I think that balance is actually very important to the way we work together.

Kalesma is a village-inspired hotel in Ornos, Mykonos, by K-Studio, with interiors by Vangelis Bonios and private heated infinity pools with sea views. June 2023 | Travel | Vol 10 TR BELOW KALESMA Not a hotel, like a village Words Onur Baştürk Photos Salva Lopez There is a Mykonos saying I just learned: “When a couple gets married, they build a village”. In a word, they take the first step of a village that will grow and develop through generations. K-Studio, responsible for the architecture of Kalesma opened in 2021, started off with this idea also. “Kalesma is not a hotel, it is a village”, they say: “We designed a village of whitewashed studios and villas which is parametrically arranged around a central area as if pixelating the landscape, inspired by the honesty of the islanders, and embracing the raw beauty of the arid rocky land and the navy blue sea”. MEDITATIVE SUNSET PLATFORM K-Studio, which is also the architect of Mykonos’ new airport, adopts a holistic approach in its work and attaches great importance to the heritage of craftsmanship. An interesting detail from the hotel as an example: The circular structure used to turn wheat into flour was preserved near the traditional stone ‘aloni’ and redesigned as a meditative platform for watching the sunset. By the way, let me remind you: It is a wonderful experience to watch both the sunrise and the sunset from Kalesma located in Ornos! The interior design of Kalesma belongs to Vangelis Bonios. Bonios’ style is based on creating sophisticated, modern and timeless spaces using raw materials. One of the important features of Kalesma is that the rooms have a special heated infinity pool. This is a feature that no other hotel in Mykonos offers. Yeni öğrendiğim bir Mykonos deyişi var, “Bir çift evlendiğinde bir köy kurmuş olur” diye. Yani aslında nesilden nesile büyüyüp gelişecek bir köyün ilk adımını atıyorlar. 2021’de açılan Kalesma’nın mimarisini üstlenen K-Studio da bu fikirden yola çıkmış. “Kalesma bir otel değil, köy” diyorlar: “Kurak kayalık arazinin ve lacivert denizin ham güzelliğini kucaklayan, ada halkının dürüstlüğünden ilham alan, merkezi bir alanın etrafında, sanki manzarayı pikselleştiriyormuş gibi parametrik olarak düzenlenmiş beyaz badanalı stüdyolar ve villalardan oluşan bir köy tasarladık”. MEDİTATİF GÜNBATIMI PLATFORMU Aynı zamanda Mykonos’un yeni havalimanının da mimarı olan K-Studio, çalışmalarında bütünsel bir yaklaşım benimsiyor ve zanaatkârlık mirasına çok önem veriyor. Mesela otelden ilginç bir detay: Buğdayın un haline getirilmesi için kullanılan dairesel yapı, geleneksel bir taş olan ‘aloni'nin yakınında muhafaza edilmiş ve gün batımı izlenebilecek meditatif bir platform olarak yeniden tasarlanmış. Yeri gelmişken hatırlatayım: Ornos’da konumlanan Kalesma’dan hem gündoğumu hem günbatımı izlemek şahane bir deneyim! Kalesma'nın iç mekan tasarımı ise Vangelis Bonios'a ait. Bonios'un stili, ham malzemeler kullanarak sofistike, modern ve zamansız mekanlar yaratmak üzerine kurulu. Kalesma’nın önemli özelliklerinden biri de odaların özel ısıtmalı sonsuzluk havuzuna sahip oluşu. Bu Mykonos’taki hiçbir otelde olmayan bir özellik.

Mamula Island, a Design Hotels property in Herceg Novi, Montenegro, features work by MCM Architecture & Design, Piotr Wisniewski and weStudio Berlin. September 2023 | MEDITERRANEAN | Vol 10 english below MAMULA ISLAND words Leon Williams Ü zerinde sadece 19. yüzyıldan kalma bir kalenin yer aldığı Mamula Adası, 2023’ün en sürpriz destinasyonlarından biri. Çünkü o tarihi kale artık 32 odalı, Design Hotels topluluğuna üye bir tasarım oteli. İsmini de adanın kendisinden alıyor. Karadağ’ın Herceg Novi kıyılarında, Kotor Körfezi’nin girişinde konumlanan Mamula Adası’nın başka özellikleri de var. Hem UNESCO Dünya Mirası Listesi’nde hem de yerel halk arasında bu adanın manevi değeri var. Çünkü kale 1852’de Avusturya-Macaristan generali Lazar Mamula tarafından inşa edilmiş. I. ve II. Dünya Savaşları dönemlerinde ise hapishaneymiş. Son 70 yıldır ise harap bir halde, kullanılmaz durumdaymış. Peki bu tarihi geçmiş korunabilmiş mi? Bu sorunun yanıtı evet. Mimari konsepti yöneten Lizbon merkezli MCM Architecture & Design, iç tasarımı üstlenen Piotr Wisniewski ve ajansı weStudio Berlin; binanın orijinal güzelliğini ön plana çıkarmak için tüm restorasyon sürecinde yetkililerle beraber çalışmış. YENİ BİR TARİH Üç restoranı ve özel bir miksoloji barı olan Mamula’nın öne çıkan bir başka özelliği ise misafir sanatçı programına ev sahipliği yapan Atelier Mamula. Sadece 200 metre çapındaki bu dairesel küçük ada şimdi kendine yeni bir tarih yazmaya hazırlanıyor: Üstelik bu kez başlangıcı hayli tasarım ve şık... NASIL ULAŞILIYOR Karadağ Herceg Novi kıyılarından ücretsiz tekne transferleri yapılıyor. En yakın havalimanları ise Tivat (TIV), Dubrovnik (DBV) ve Podgorica (TGD). M amula Island, which has only a 19th-century castle on it, is one of the most surprising destinations of 2023. Because that historical castle is now a design hotel, a member of the Design Hotels community, with 32 rooms. It gets its name from the island itself. Mamula Island, located at the entrance of the Bay of Kotor on the coast of Herceg Novi in Montenegro, has other features. This island has a spiritual value both on the UNESCO World Heritage List and among the locals. Because the castle was built in 1852 by the Austro-Hungarian general Lazar Mamula. It was a prison during the World Wars I and II. For the past 70 years, it has been in ruins and unusable. Well, has this historical past been preserved? The answer to that question is yes. Lisbon-based MCM Architecture & Design which heads the architectural concept, Piotr Wisniewski who undertakes the interior design, and his agency weStudio Berlin worked with the authorities throughout the restoration process to highlight the original beauty of the building. A NEW HISTORY Another highlight of Mamula, with three restaurants and a special mixology bar, is Atelier Mamula, which hosts the guest artist program. Just 200 meters in diameter, this little circular island is now preparing to write a new history for itself: Moreover, this time its beginning is very stylish and chic... HOW TO REACH There are free boat transfers from the coast of Herceg Novi in Montenegro. The nearest airports are Tivat (TIV), Dubrovnik (DBV) and Podgorica (TGD). for more Print VOL X - AEGEAN & MEDITERRANEAN EDITION - 2023 Out of Stock Add to Cart

Aralık 2020 | Seyahat | Fas Bir pandemi seyahati: Amanjena Yazı | Özlem Avcıoğlu A slında çok seviniyordum, THY Marakeş’e direkt uçuş koydu diye. Ancak kasım ayında pandemi nedeniyle uçuşlar iptal oldu. Yolcu azlığından dolayı. Yine de yılmadım! Daha önce yaptığımız gibi Kazablanka’ya uçmak zorunda kaldık. Baştan belirteyim: Fas olayı çok sıkı tutuyor. PCR testi ve kalacağınız otelden alınan davetiyeyle ülkeye girebiliyorsunuz. Başka türlü çok zor. 20 HEKTARLIK BAHÇENİN İÇİNDE İstanbul-Kazablanka uçuşu 5 saat. Havalimanına indiğimizde beş gün boyunca konaklayacağımız Amanjena Oteli bizi kendi arabasıyla aldırdı ve 2 saat 15 dakika süren yolculuktan sonra cennete ulaştık. Pandemi yüzünden bir süre kapalıydı Amanjena. 15 Ekimde kapılarını yeniden açıp misafir kabul etmeye başladı. Arap-Endülüs mimari tarzını benimsemiş, kırmızı ve toprak tonlarını bolca kullanmış Amanjena, 20 hektarlık bir bahçenin içinde. Bu dev alanda otel binası, spa, 40 adet pavilion ve ‘maison’ dedikleri iki katlı villaların haricinde dev havuz ve göletler var. Amanjena, 12. yüzyıldan kalma Menara bahçelerinde yer aldığı için sayısız palmiye ve zeytin ağaçlarının bulunduğu, gün boyu kuş seslerinin duyulduğu hakiki bir cennet. Hele şu gri havalarda eve kapandığımız dönemde buraya gelmek bana çok çok iyi geldi! NEDEN ORADA KALDIM? Pavilion ve maison’ların kendine ait bahçesi ve özel havuzu da var. Bizim maison’umuz toplam 300 metrekare ve iki kattan oluşuyordu. Ayrıca büyük bir avlusu ve ortasındaki ısıtılmış havuzu da düşünürseniz, ambiyans rüya gibiydi. Otelin ayrıca 50 metre uzunluğunda, herkesin kullanımına açık kendi havuzu olduğunu da belirteyim. Amanjena’da konaklamak isteyişimin iki nedeni var: İlki ‘Amanjunkie’ oluşum! Dünyadaki Aman’ları gezenlere, sürekli Aman’larda konaklayanlara verilen bir isim bu. İkincisi de pandemi sırasında konaklamak için en güvenilir markalardan biri Aman. ÇÖLDEKİ BİR GÜNLÜK ‘GLAMPING’ DENEYİMİ Marakeş’e aslında bu dördüncü ziyaretim, ama hiç çöle gitmemiştim. Amanjena bizim için çölde bir gün düzenledi. İnanılmazdı, çünkü sadece iki kişi için Marakeş’e bir saat uzaklıktaki Agafay Çölü’ne ‘glamping’ kurdular! Özel olarak getirtilen palmiyeler, çöl renklerine uygun çadır, ateş çevresine koyulan hasır halılar, çok şık oturma takımları, ekmek yapılan taş fırın, yerel yemek ‘tajine’in piştiği kömür ateşi… Kısacası her şey mükemmeldi, çok iyi düşünülmüştü. Sabahtan akşama kadar tüm günümüzü bu şık kampta, Agafay Çölü’nün sonsuzluğuna bakarak geçirdik. UNUTMADAN Marakeş’le ilgili daha detaylı bir rehbere ihtiyaç duyarsanız, Yuzu’ya daha önce yazdığım Marakeş yazısını okumak için tıklayın!

Alila Villas Uluwatu features 65 villas on Bali’s Buket Peninsula, designed by WOHA with ocean views, recycled wood and local materials. July 2024 | Travel TURKISH BELOW MAGNIFICENT SERENITY on the edge of the CLIFF words Laura Cottrell T he view from Alila Villas Uluwatu, perched atop the limestone cliffs overlooking the ocean on Bali's Buket Peninsula, can be briefly described as follows: A perfect picture! Each of Alila's 65 villas overlooks the Indian Ocean. Designed by Singaporean architects WOHA, the villas have a natural feel with materials such as wood, stone and rattan. The wood is recycled from railroad ties and telephone poles. The bamboo ceilings and rattan in the modern interiors are locally sourced, and the roof of each villa is made from local lava rock. One of the most popular spots at Alila Villas Uluwatu is the Sunset Cabana Bar. At the Sunset Cabana Bar, where you can watch the sunset from the ocean view, it is possible to go to another dimension with the sound of the waves coming from below and a cocktail to sip! One of Alila Villas' standout features is its restaurants. The Mediterranean-inspired Cire, with its focus on fresh vegetables, fruits, legumes, fish and olive oil, and the Warung, serving healthy traditional Balinese dishes, are sanctuaries for foodies. www.alilavillasuluwatujourney.com UÇURUM kenarındaki ŞAHANE DİNGİNLİK B ali’nin Buket Yarımadası’nda, okyanusa doğru uzanan kireçtaşı kayalıklarının üzerindeki uçurumda konumlanan Alila Villas Uluwatu’nun manzarasını kısaca şöyle tanımlamak mümkün: Kusursuz bir resim! Alila’daki 65 villanın her biri Hint Okyanusu manzaralı. Singapurlu mimarlık ofisi WOHA tarafından tasarlanan villalar ahşap, taş ve rattan gibi malzemeler sayesinde doğal dokunuşlara sahip. Ahşap malzemeler demiryolu traversleri ve telefon direklerinden geri dönüştürülerek elde edilmiş. Modern stildeki iç mekanlarda yer alan bambu tavanlar ve rattanlar ise lokal üretim. Her villanın çatısında lokal lav kayaları kullanılmış. Alila Villas Uluwatu’nun en gözde noktalarından biri Sunset Cabana Bar. Günbatımının okyanus manzarasına bakarak görkemli bir şekilde izlenebildiği Sunset Cabana Bar’da, aşağıdan gelen dalgaların sesi ve yudumlanacak kokteyl eşliğinde başka bir boyuta geçmek gayet mümkün! Alila Villas’ın güçlü yanlarından biri de restoranları. Akdeniz'den ilham alan ve taze sebze, meyve, baklagiller, balık ve zeytinyağı odaklı Cire ile sağlıklı geleneksel Bali yemekleri sunan The Warung; yemek meraklıları için kutsal birer mabed niteliğinde. www.alilavillasuluwatujourney.com

Les Maisons CAB brings together ten vacation homes across Europe and the Caribbean, curated by Hubert Bonnet around architecture, design, and art. August 14, 2025 | TRAVEL TEN HOUSES, ONE VISION words Onur Basturk In a world where luxury travel often leans on surface glamour, Les Maisons CAB offers something far richer — an invitation to live inside a work of art. Spread across Europe and the Caribbean, these ten remarkable vacation homes are not just styled with museum-worthy pieces; they are curated, immersive environments where design history, architectural heritage, and contemporary art converge. CASA BIBI - PANAREA STAYING INSIDE THE COLLECTION The vision belongs to Hubert Bonnet — Belgian collector, aesthete, and founder of Fondation CAB. For more than two decades, Bonnet has pursued a singular passion: the intersection of modernist and vernacular architecture from the 1930s to the 1970s. Over the years, he quietly assembled a portfolio of extraordinary properties — from the modular Maison Prouvé in Saint-Paul-de-Vence to a sun-washed retreat in Panarea — each restored in collaboration with architects of equal renown: Marc Corbiau, Louis-Herman de Koninck, Charles Zana, Christophe Gevers, Louis Vincent, and Jean-Jacques Honegger among them. LES AILES - GENEVA Inside, the interiors speak a fluent language of form and function. Pieces by Jean Prouvé, Alvar Aalto, Hans Wegner, Charlotte Perriand, and India Mahdavi sit alongside avant-garde sculptures and contemporary works pulled directly from the Fondation CAB collection. Some homes are enriched with site-specific commissions — a Sol LeWitt wall painting at Villa Paquebot in Knokke, a Mathis Bensimon fresco animating Casa Bibi in Panarea. The seed for this living-gallery concept was planted years earlier, when François Laffanour introduced Bonnet to a 1944 demountable house by Jean Prouvé. The encounter became a turning point in his appreciation for functional, modular design — a sensibility that now permeates each Maison CAB. PARIS SELECTION Originally private residences where Bonnet himself lived, the houses were opened to guests in 2024, extending the Fondation’s artistic spirit far beyond its Brussels and Saint-Paul-de-Vence spaces. It’s an evolution that transforms the act of travel: staying in a Maison CAB is not simply booking a home, but inhabiting a layered narrative of architecture, art, and place. From the Caribbean rhythms of Casa Bibi in Las Terrenas to the Alpine crispness of Chalet Bibi in Verbier, from the Mediterranean ease of Casa Bibi in Panarea to the quiet modernism of Belle Vue in Brussels, each address holds a distinct sense of place. The portfolio spans Paris (Jacob), Geneva (Les Ailes), London (London Mews), Knokke (Le Paquebot), and Saint-Paul-de-Vence — home to both the Fondation CAB and the iconic Maison Prouvé. Ten destinations, one vision: preserving rare architectural heritage, ensuring its longevity, and offering a way of traveling that is both deeply personal and culturally resonant. REPUBLIQUE DOMINICAINE SELECTION

Tierra Patagonia Hotel by Cazu Zegers Arquitectura overlooks Sarmiento Lake in Chilean Patagonia, featuring 40 scenic rooms and Uma Spa. April 2023 | TRAVEL TIERRA PATAGONIA words Özlem Avcıoğlu Staying at the Tierra Patagonia Hotel, whose architecture caught my attention years ago, was one of my biggest dreams. I might even have gone to Patagonia just for that reason! Tierra Patagonia is one of the most beautiful hotels not only in Chile but also in the world... Torres del Paine National Park, located in Chilean Patagonia, is the most charming place in the region with its emerald green lakes, magnificent mountain ranges and wildlife. Tierra Hotel is also here, right next to the steep mountains and Sarmiento Lake, which shimmers throughout the day. The architect of the hotel, which opened in 2012, is Cazu Zegers Arquitectura. The building takes its shape from the strong winds known for their intensity that are characteristic of the region and can even rip the hinges of car doors. Architect Cazu Zegers finds nature so fascinating that he believes there should be almost no buildings here, and he literally immerses the hotel in nature. LOOKS LIKE AN ANIMAL FOSSIL From the outside, the hotel looks like a fossil of a prehistoric animal, clad in fully washed lenga wood panelling, fixed to the floor with stone setts to achieve the silver color of water-worn wood. This form also encourages hotel guests to go outside. Tierra, which has glass all over to let the view in, also has an equally attractive spa: Uma Spa. The spa's outdoor jacuzzi is the favorite place to sip a glass of Carmenere wine in the evening. ALL 40 ROOMS HAVE A VIEW All 40 rooms in the two-story hotel have large windows that reflect vast steppes and sky of Patagonia. Minimalist furnished rooms with wooden and sheepskin rugs are decorated in Scandinavian style. “Sustainability” is, of course, one of the issues Tierra attaches importance to. Various methods have been used to reduce energy use. A pilot program is being carried out to test solar panels. Tierra also participated in planting one million trees in Patagonia.

Patmos travel recommendations cover beaches, restaurants and nightlife across Chora, Skala, Kampos, Grikos and Psili Ammos. Ağustos 2022 | Seyahat | Yunanistan Patmos’ta nerelere gidilmeli Yazı | Onur Baştürk P atmos tavsiyelerimize buyurun… CHORA: Tarihi Saint John’s Manastırı’nın etrafındaki bu şahane köyde önce Vaggelis’e gidip bir akşam yemeği yiyin. Özellikle ‘Beef Ragu’su ve Saganaki’si muhteşem. Daha sonrası için seçenekleriniz hem birbirine çok yakın hem de eğlenceli: Stoa, Thalami, Astivi ve Pougki. Hemen hepsinde gece 01.30’dan sonra müzik hızlanıyor ve içerde dansediliyor. Thalami’nin küçük odası bir tür Gizli Kalsın’a dönüşüyor. Stoa ve Astivi zaten aynı binada. Birinden sıkılınca diğerine bakma şansı var. Astivi labirent gibi, dansetmek ve sosyalleşmek için çok alanı var. Pougki ise gecenin ilerleyen dakikalarında tıklım tıklım oluyor. SKALA: Adanın en büyük köyü. Zaten feribottan indiğinizde göreceğiniz ilk yer Skala. Merkez meydanında yer alan Houston, buranın Lucca’sı gibi. Uzun dönem kalan yabancıların hepsi burada geç kahvaltı yapıyor. Yan tarafındaki The Patmians ise bir başka sosyalleşme mekanı. Burası akşamları da kalabalık oluyor. Geç saatlerde ise Ginger ve Kasbah’a gidin. Özellikle Kasbah gece 03.00’dan sonra başlayan ‘after’ partileriyle ünlü. Kapıda ‘guest list’ bile var. Herkesi içeri almıyorlar. Burada eğlence sabaha dek sürüyor. Skala’nın biraz dışında, Sapsila isimli sakin koyda konuşlanan Benetos ise özellikle Türk turistin favorisi. Susan Matthaiou’nun 97 yazında açtığı bu 14 masalık popüler restoran için rezervasyon şart. KAMPOS: Bu bölgenin en ucunda nefis bir koy var. İsmi, Geranos (Livadi Geranou olarak geçiyor). Geranos adanın en güzel denizine sahip plajlardan biri. Plajın hemen karşısında, üzerinde bir şapelin yer aldığı küçük bir ada var. Bu adaya yüzerek çıkmak çok zevkli. Geranos’ta küçük bir lokanta da mevcut. Giderseniz kabak kızartması ve Alfa birası söyleyin. En güzel ikili! Geranos’un gerisinde yer alan ise Kampos koyunda ise favorimiz iki farklı mekan: İlki bir beach club, Atmos. Daha konforlu ve şık. Diğeri ise Bodrum’daki Sail Loft havasındaki Sea Sun. Kampos’ta önereceğimiz bir başka koy ise Agrio Livadi. Burada da koyla aynı adı taşıyan restoran favorimiz. Kampos’un meydanında ise tatlı bir taverna var: Panagos. Yemekleri leziz, özellikle öğleden sonra yemeğe buraya gelen çok. Kampos tarafından son önerimiz ise Lefkes koyu. Rüzgârlı günlerinde denk gelirseniz denizi çok dalgalı olabilir. Ama gün batımı izlemek için en ideal yerlerden biri. Burada karavandan yapılma küçük bir bar da var. Bohem ve kendi halinde bir yer. GRIKOS: Grikos koyunun favorisi tabii ki Patmos Aktis Oteli. Zarif, sofistike ve fazlalıklardan arınmış sade mimari tasarımıyla dikkat çeken otelin plajında denize girip akşamüstü mutlaka Plefsis tavernasında yemek yiyin. Patmos Aktis’in biraz ilerisinde yer alan Petra koyu ise denizinin güzelliğiyle dikkat çekiyor. Burada da salaş bir bar-restoran var. Petra’nın güney tarafında yer alan Plaki adlı plaj ise nudistlerin favorisi. PSILI AMMOS: Herhalde adanın en ulaşılması zor koylarından biri burası! Aracınız ya da motorunuzla bir yere kadar gidiyorsunuz, sonrası 40 dakikalık bir yürüyüş! Tepeleri aşarak Psili Ammos’a vardığınız zaman sizi bekleyen şey ise nefis bir kumsal, çoğu zaman dalgalı bir deniz ve özellikle köftesiyle patates kızartması müthiş olan şirin bir lokanta. Where to go in Patmos Words | Onur Baştürk C heck out our Patmos recommendations… CHORA: First go to Vaggelis and have dinner in great village around the historic Saint John's Monastery. Especially its 'Beef Ragu' and Saganaki are amazing. For later, your options are close and fun: Stoa, Thalami, Astivi and Pougki. In almost all of them, after 01.30, the music accelerates and people dance inside. Thalami's little room turns into a kind of “Gizli Kalsın”. Stoa and Astivi are already in the same building. When bored with one, there is a chance to look at the other. Astivi is like a maze, it has lots of space to dance and socialize. Pougki, on the other hand, gets crowded later in the night. SKALA: The largest village on the island. Skala is the first place you will see when you get off the ferry. Houston, located in the central square, is like the Lucca of this place. All long-term foreigners have a late breakfast here. The Patmians is another socializing place. This place gets crowded in the evenings too. In the late hours, go to Ginger and Kasbah. Especially Kasbah is famous for its after parties that start after 03.00 at night. There is even a 'guest list' at the door. They don't let everyone in. Here the fun continues until morning. Benetos, located in a quiet bay called Sapsila, a little outside of Skala, is a favorite of Turkish tourists. Reservation is essential for this popular 14-table restaurant, which Susan Matthaiou opened in the summer of '97. KAMPOS: There is a beautiful bay at the far end of this region. Its name of Geranos (also known as Livadi Geranou). Geranos is one of the beaches with the most beautiful sea on the island. Just across the beach is a small island with a chapel on it. It is very enjoyable to swim to this island. There is also a small restaurant in Geranos. Order zucchini fries and Alpha beer if you go. On the other hand, in Kampos Bay, which is behind Geranos, two different places are our favorite: The first is a beach club, Atmos. Comfortable and stylish. The other is Sea Sun, which is in the mood of Sail Loft in Bodrum. Another bay we would recommend in Kampos is Agrio Livadi. Here, the restaurant with the same name as the bay is our favourite. There is a sweet tavern in the square of Kampos: Panagos. The food is delicious, especially in the afternoon, many people come here for dinner. Our last recommendation from Kampos is Lefkes Bay. If you come across on windy days, the sea can be very wavy. But it is one of the most ideal places to watch the sunset. There's also a small bar made from a trailer. A bohemian and self-contained place. GRIKOS: Of course, the favorite of Grikos bay is Patmos Aktis hotel. At the hotel's beach, which stands out with its elegant, sophisticated and simple architectural design free of excesses, take a swim in the beach and have a meal at the Plefsis tavern in the afternoon. Petra Bay, located a little ahead of Patmos Aktis, draws attention with the beauty of its sea. There is also a shabby bar-restaurant here. The beach called Plaki, located on the south side of Petra, is a favorite of nudists. PSILI AMMOS: This is probably one of the most difficult to reach bays of the island! You go to a place with your car or motor, then a 40-minute walk! When you reach Psili Ammos by crossing the hills, what awaits you is a beautiful beach, often a choppy sea, and a cute restaurant, especially with meatballs and french fries.

Borgo Gallana in Oria, Puglia, is Giuseppe De Vanna's boutique hotel by Studio Andrew Trotter, with Lamia Santolina's Cosimo Terlizzi and Damien Modolo. August 11, 2026 | Travel | Vol 9 BORGO GALLANA words Alp Tekin photos Salva Lopez Does the desire to leave eventually turn into a longing to return? If you were born and raised in Puglia, the answer is probably yes! Giuseppe De Vanna’s life is the perfect example. Born in this enchanting region, Giuseppe moved to Milan at 18, driven by dreams of discovery and a desire to explore the world. But as he puts it: “Life, like nature, is cyclical. The urge to leave transforms into the urge to come back. The best moments of my life are tied to Puglia—the return to family, summers by the sea, the unique light of the region, the olive trees, and the sound of cicadas.” Today, Giuseppe runs Borgo Gallana, a boutique hotel nestled among olive trees in the countryside of Oria, one of Puglia’s oldest historic towns. A CELEBRATION OF SIMPLICITY Borgo Gallana consists of three traditional stone houses, which Giuseppe describes as “the embodiment of my memories, my happy place, my mother’s beloved Puglia, and my grandmother’s humble Puglia.” To achieve this authenticity, he collaborated with Studio Andrew Trotter for the design. “Andrew brought Puglia’s simplicity to life by working with local materials, artisans, and traditional building techniques,” Giuseppe explains. A GARDEN DEDICATED TO THE MEDITERRANEAN ECOSYSTEM The houses—Casa Camino, Casa Luce, and Casa Limone—each feature a private garden, an outdoor lounge with a stone bathroom and a second kitchen with a barbecue. The central courtyard hosts a swimming pool surrounded by olive trees and aromatic plants. Artists Cosimo Terlizzi and Damien Modolo, founders of Lamia Santolina, envisioned Borgo Gallana’s garden as a tribute to the Mediterranean ecosystem. Alongside ancient olive trees, they planted native and endemic species to revive and enrich the region’s botanical heritage. DESIGN ROOTED IN LOCALITY Studio Andrew Trotter employed vaulted ceilings and concrete floors throughout the three homes. The primary construction material is local sandstone, known as tufo. The bathroom sinks and kitchen counters were also custom-designed by Trotter and crafted locally. The interiors are furnished with timeless brands like Frama, Lumina, Bongio, Tine K, and Gervasoni, alongside locally crafted tableware by Nicola Fasano. Outdoor spaces feature black metal wall lights designed by Studio Andrew Trotter. PUGLIA’S MUST-VISIT TOWNS While staying at Borgo Gallana, don’t miss the chance to explore these charming towns: - ALBEROBELLO Famous for its whitewashed trullo houses—traditional stone huts with conical roofs—this village, located about an hour south of Bari, can easily be explored in a day. - POLIGNANO A MARE Situated on limestone cliffs along the Valle d’Itria coastline, this picturesque town features centuries-old churches, ivy-covered houses, and Italy’s most photographed beach: the pebble cove beneath the Ponte Borbonico di Lama Monachile bridge. - OSTUNI Known as the “White City,” Ostuni is a 40-minute drive down the coast from Polignano a Mare. Sip a Negroni at one of the bars lining its cobblestone streets, then savor exquisite dishes at Piazzetta Cattedrale. - LECCE A baroque gem in Italy’s heel, Lecce offers culinary delights like Rosalba de Carlo’s renowned Alle due Corti and innovative dishes at Arte dei Sapori. Don’t miss La Scarpetta’s romantic garden or the heavenly pastries at Pasticceria Natale. - VIESTE Perched dramatically on cliffs, Vieste is a dream for photographers. Before leaving, visit Castello Beach for stunning views. - MARTINA FRANCA Quieter than its neighbor Alberobello, this charming town is home to the must-see Basilica di San Martino. - AND MORE... Explore hidden gems like Monopoli, Locorotondo, Gallipoli, and Trani for a complete Puglian experience. - The full story is featured in Vol.9 - Print VOL IX - 2023 Out of Stock Add to Cart