Welcome to a Historical Dream: The Archbishop's Palace, Now Your Holiday Home Imagine crossing a threshold that has witnessed centuries of history, intrigue, and spirituality. Your journey through time begins right here, before the majestic stone portal of our palace. A Portal That Tells a Story: 1747 and Its Mysterious Letters Look carefully at the carved lunette above the entrance. The date "A.D. 1747" is not just a number, but a window into the past: it is the year in which this palace, with its imposing architecture, took shape or underwent a major transformation. We are in the heart of the 18th century, an era of great change and splendor. Next to the date, the engraved letters "V. J.D. D. J. C. M." are not a mystery, but a clear reference to prominent figures of the era: "Vincenzo Giacobbe Daniele Domenico Jovan, Metropolitan Canon." This engraving immediately reveals the palace's profound connection to the Church and high-ranking ecclesiastical figures. It was a residence or a place of representation for important figures within the clerical hierarchy, lending it an aura of great historical and religious importance from its very beginnings. These letters whisper stories of faith, power, and devotion, in the shadow of a Great One: Archbishop Francesco Lanfreschi. Today, this magnificent palace has been lovingly restored and transformed into an exclusive vacation home, where the charm of the past blends harmoniously with contemporary comfort and elegance. It is not just a place to sleep, but an experience to be lived. Imagine waking in rooms where the echoes of history gently resonate, sipping coffee in courtyards that once hosted archbishops and nobles, or relaxing in halls that have witnessed centuries of important conversations and decisions. Every detail has been preserved to tell its story, while modern amenities ensure a stay of pure relaxation and well-being.

From your room, you can admire the panorama of the Bradano River valley, glimpse Puglia, and enjoy breathtaking sunrises. In Acerenza, you can also visit the splendid Cathedral, the Diocesan Museum, and the numerous rock churches. You can also go horseback trekking at the River Horse stables (for information and reservations, please contact us) and visit the first and only alpaca farm in southern Italy (for information and reservations, visit the basilicatalpaca website). Acerenza is strategically located within easy reach of Basilicata's main towns, particularly Matera for its Sassi, Castelmezzano and Pietrapertosa for the Flight of the Angel in the Lucanian Dolomites, Melfi for its medieval castle, Lagopesole for its Swabian castle built by Frederick II, Venosa, the city of Horace and its Aragonese Castle, Sasso di Castalda for its Tibetan bridge, Monticchio for its volcanic lakes, Pietragalla and its Palmenti Urban Park, and San Fele and its waterfalls.