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Apartment 12359

Typical charming rustical flat in the heart of Monopoli historic centre

Casa San Leonardo

Type: Apartment
Sleeps: 2 (1 Bedrooms)
Nearest Beach: Monopoli - Portavecchia (0.15 km)
Change Over Day: Flexible

Wheelchair access
Non smoking only

Casa San Leonardo is a charming studio apartment on the ground floor in a quiet area in the centre of the charming and authentic centro storico of Monopoli.
This nice typical flat stands only 150 meters from the nearest beach place and less from at least 15 cafes and restaurants, many churches, charming piazzas, the old harbour with fishing boats, many shops and beautiful houses within 5 minutes walk from the house. And much more to enjoy if you walk a bit further.

This apartment with the original old charming lime stone walls and vaulted ceiling has its own atmosphere and for 2 people it is the perfect alternative to a hotel room. There is also a baby cot available (with a little extra) to accommodate a baby from 1 to 3 years old.

The apartment is tastefully equipped with charming furniture and a brand new double bed and lots of space for clothes etc. The sleeping area is separated from the kitchen area which includes a kitchen with oven, fridge and freezer, small dining area as well as a charming bathroom with shower.

Flatscreen TV and WiFi internet connection - just bring your own wireless laptop!

First, second and third floors of the house are a separate apartment for up to 8 persons and could be let together with this house. Please enquire us about this option (CV066 - Terrazza San Leonardo).

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The Puglia/Molise Region

Puglia is a wonderful area to consider. It offers at least one excellent archeological museum, a host of cathedrals dating back to the 10th century, Greek and Roman ruins, a gleaming necklace of lively fishing villages, one of Europe's largest forests, a chain of medieval hilltowns, and some of the very cleanest beaches and water in the Mediterranean.

Monopoli Area

Monopoli is a very nice town on the sea, famous, apart for its beaches and clean waters, also for its baroque churches.
What to see:

- CATHEDRAL - it is one of the most attractive examples of Baroque in the entire Apulian region. Its imposing monumental front is flanked on the left by an elegant bell tower that has markedly projecting cornices separating its floors. Notable is the Byzantine icon portraying the Madonna della Madia - legend tells that the sacred image was washed up from the sea on a stack of trunks, that were then used for the building of the trussed roof - very well-preserved and of fine workmanship, it dates from 1280.

- SANTA MARIA DEGLI AMALFITANI - a Romanesque building erected at the beginning of the twelfth century on a pre-existing rock settlement.

- ABBEY OF SANTO STEFANO a fortified complex built in 1086, the remains of an old church survive in the inner courtyard, still inside there are the visible remains of the Roman settlement of Turris Paola, one of the landing places for nearby Egnazia.

- CASTLE bounded on three sides by the sea and protected on the fourth by a moat that no longer exists, it was used as a prison until the beginning of the twentieth century, the castle has been recently restored and today houses the Municipal Archaeological Museum on its first floor.

- PURGATORIO CHURCH with images of skeletons on its doors. Inside you will find familiar Baroque interior but on the adjusting chapel you will find mummies of some local citizens. If the church is closed then you can watch some of the mummies through the street window.

- PALAZZO PALMIERI central square of the Centro Storico.

- MADONNA DEL SOCCORSO CHURCH old grotto with frescoes was dug out of a natural cavity in the rock.

THE COUNTRY

It consists of 99 districts(“contrade”) characterized by the presence of ‘Masserie Fortificate’ of ancient roman origin, Rupestrian Churches, neo-classic villas and houses.
The outstanding landscape consists of almond and olive trees, apart from fruit trees of all sort and vegetables cultivation.

Getting There

We recommend coming by air and then asking for a private transfer. If you would like to have further information please feel free to contact us and we will do our utmost to help you.

By Plane from Bari Palese airport (www.seap-puglia.it) which is about 50 km away from Monopoli city centre.
Airport bus and city bus available to go to Bari Central Station (railway), from there train to Monopoli in 30 minutes.

By Plane from Brindisi airport (www.seap-puglia.it) which is about 60 km away from Monopoli city centre.
Bus from airport to Brindisi station in 15 minutes, then train to Monopoli in 45 minutes.

By train
- Nearest railway station is Monopoli(www.trenitalia.it) which is about 1 km far from the house. Trains come from every major towns of Italy. Regional trains are each hour.

By Car coming from North
Driving on the SS16 towards south (direction to Brindisi), exit to Monopoli - Alberobello

By Car coming from South
Driving on the SS16 towards north (direction to Bari)
exit the SS16 to Monopoli - Alberobello