The Brucoli lighthouse, built in 1911, is located at the gates of

the Valdinoto, a world heritage site. It is located on a peninsula

between the Ionian Sea and the Porcaria stream. It enjoys the

best view of Mount Etna and is located next to the castle of

Queen Giovanna of Aragon from the 1400s.

“The lighthouse contains a historical memory that must be

absolutely preserved and, thanks to the charm that these

locations enclose, it is possible to transform and convert them

into a model halfway between tourism, environment and

recovered architecture, which if well balanced, represents an

opportunity for doing culture and business at the same time”.

With the Valore - Paese - Dimore project, the Demanio Agency

has established a network of assets of great historical-

artistic and landscape value, including the Brucoli lighthouse,

selected throughout the country to be recovered and reused

for cultural-touristic purposes and for the development of the

territories according to a lighthouse accommodation model

which is respectful of the landscape and the environment,

and in the chosen coastal contexts emerge for absolute

beauty and maximum fragility.

All the furnishings are historical pieces designed by the best

Italian designers such as Gio Ponti, Franco Albini, Marco

Zanuso, Rodolfo Dordoni, Antonio Citterio. The photographic

works are by Marco Maria Zanin, the internal and external

technical lighting system is by Viabizzuno, Bang and Olufsen

audio system, Antonio Lupi for the wellness / bathroom areas,

the furnishings represent the best of the excellence of Italian

design: Zanotta , Cassina, Arclinea, Molteni, Maxalto, B&B,

Porro, Talenti. Photographs by Benedetto Tarantino.

Azzurra, a company born from a group of friends with the

specific aim of enhancing the precious lighthouse of the

ancient seaside village of Brucoli in the province of Syracuse

and offering a unique experience of comfort in direct contact

with nature and Italian lifestyle from Sicily in particular. Since

January 2017, Azzurra Capital has been the owner of the

fifty-year concession for the use of the Brucoli lighthouse and

its enhancement and destination as a “Luxury LightHouse”

with 5-star hotel finishes.

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