Montepaolo dimora di charme

a hunting lodge of the sixteenth century. Counts Acquaviva d'Aragona purchased in 1857 by Judge Cataldo Ramunni, ancestor of the current owner: Ms Nini Netherlands Metta. The house, 3 km from Conversano, "City of Art", is situated on a hill overlooking one of the "Lakes" in the city area, actually a karst sinkhole. At the front, a large courtyard with flowering plants enclosed by a dry stone wall that gives a sense of privacy and confidentiality to all On the side, the rural church with frescoes dated 1642 is one of the five best-preserved cave churches (Historical Archive of the municipality of Conversano) and likely hermitage of St. Anthony of Padua. On the back, in a large lawn the beautiful swimming pool for residents only, a playground even with soccer field and a winter garden suitable for weddings, meetings and other events. The structure is entirely reserved in case of receptions or weddings that include a large number of participants. In the surrounding countryside full of almond trees, olive trees, cherry trees and prickly pear it is nice to go on walking or cycling.

At 200 meters from the main building, past the grove of Mediterranean vegetation, it stands the "Torre del Brigante" of the fourteenth century, recognized as a good of historical and architectural interest by the Superintendency of Artistic and Cultural heritage. Inside the court, along the dry wall that fences, it is the pigeon that was used for the training of carrier pigeons. All local stone construction keeps intact the medieval charm and represents a rare example in Puglia. Also it located on a small hill overlooking a breathtaking landscape: a true nature park with Mediterranean vegetation protected by the WWF.