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Surrounded by a 60-Ha ancient
olive grove, a mere 2 Km from the shore of ancient Egnathia,
far from the city chaos, and protected by its old walls from
the corruption of time and the passage of different civilisations,
Masseria Maccarone is an ideal place for those looking for a
peaceful holiday, a return to simple life in direct contact
with Mediterranean nature, and with the reality of an active
farmstead, among the chirping of birds and the coolness of citrus
orchards, in an atmosphere that seems to have escaped the damage
wrought by time.
The semi-fortified monumental architectural complex, protected
by the Ministry of Culture and the Environment, was recently
restored to host farm-holiday lovers in the ancient farmsteads.
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The oldest section of Masseria
Maccarone, dating back to the 16th Century, is represented by
the farmstead: a long whitewashed building, featuring a lovely
balcony and a bell, which in the past was used to summon the
farmers. In contrast with this simple architectural style, in
1754 the manor house was built, with a spectacular façade
in an elegant city style, recalling late Baroque Martina Franca
style, and Neapolitan 17th Century architecture. Also the little
church, built in the same style as the manor house, with a barrel
and ribbed vault in the middle dates back to the same period.
Two white columns in Rococo style flank the opening in the walls
which in the past protected the farmstead from attacks. Inside,
up until a few years ago, gentlemen, farmers and peasants lived
in a small self-sufficient world, with stables, the oil mill,
citrus and olive orchards. To this date, those entering the
farmstead will savour the enchanted atmosphere of those times,
in a reality that has remained untouched by the passage of the
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Various accommodation solutions
are available; from a minimum of 2 to a maximum of 7 people,
in self-contained apartments with kitchenette. The structure
can accommodate 50 people approximately. |
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