Palazzo Viceconte Matera

In the historical part of the city of Matera, from which you can see the most beautiful view of Sassi, the Hotel Palazzo Viceconte retains the charm and exclusivity of an ancient place, becoming an ideal setting for an unforgettable stay or event.

The Hotel Palazzo Viceconte, in its architecture and furnishings, reveals the character of a unique residence. From the refinement of the rooms to the comfort of the lounges, the Hotel immerses its guests in a unique and classy environment.

Restored respecting the original structure, Palazzo Viceconte has the taste and grace of its own lines of its foundation. Housed in an ancient noble palace of the 16th-18th century, the Hotel preserves period details and high ceilings.

From the gorgeous eighteenth-century courtyard, a monumental staircase rises up and leads to the elegant halls of the noble floor furnished with antique furniture, where a collection of paintings from the 17th to the 20th century is housed.

The hospitality of Palazzo Viceconte is built on the attention that it offers to its customers. The hotel offers a lot of services that will allow you to enjoy moments of absolute relaxation.

In the middle of the ancient Civita of Matera, very close to Piazza Duomo, the Hotel Palazzo Viceconte enjoys the most beautiful view of the Sassi, on the Gravina river and on all the surrounding Murgia park. The Hotel Palazzo Viceconte is located in the historic part of the city of Matera.

Access is via S. Potito, crossing the famous Piazza Duomo where the Cathedral of the Madonna della Bruna and Sant’Eustachio is imposed. Many bus companies connect the city of Matera with the main Italian cities. The nearest airport is Bari Palese, only about 60 km away.

THE HISTORY OF PALAZZO VICECONTE
Palazzo Viceconte is placed in the space corresponding to the square of ancient Matera. Exactly this area, center of the Civita, where the palace now stands, was the main meeting place of the Roman era and along the centuries of Byzantine, Lombard, Saracen and Norman denomination until the 2nd half of the 13th century when the Cathedral was built.

The palace was built by the descendants of Nicola Venusio. The history of this character, who arrived in Matera in the 2nd half of the 15th century, is closely intertwined with the story of the Turks taking Otranto in 1480.

Born around 1435, a young man sent to Constantinople by the family, originally from Amalfi, to take care of commercial affairs in connection with Venetian and Genoese merchants, he found himself in that city during the siege and the subsequent conquest by Sultan Mohammed II in 1453.

Taken prisoner, he was kept in slavery until 1460, when, thanks to a daring escape, he joined the army of Giorgio Castriota Scanderbeg the Albanian hero who had been fighting for several years against the Turkish armies.

He held logistic and administrative positions in the events of the Turkish-Albanian war until the death of Giorgio Castriota in 1468. He subsequently resided to Naples following the wife of Scanderbeg and his son Giovanni.

During the war campaign with the Albanians of Giorgio Castriota against the Turks he had had the opportunity to get in touch with the future leader of the Turkish expedition who occupied Otranto, Ahmed Pascià, with whom a heavy personal enmity had materialized.

After the conquest of Otranto by Turks, following the requests for help from the subjects by the king of Naples Ferdinando and his eldest son Alfonso, duke of Calabria, Nicola Venusio, also driven by his personal reasons, armed at his own expense a company of soldiers and from Matera joined the expedition that led to the liberation of Otranto from the Turks.

Nicola Venusio earned the gratitude of the Neapolitan court and this constituted an important base for the future ascent of his family’s fortunes. The construction of the building began in the 2nd half of the 1500s, a century or so after the events in Otranto.

The northwest part of the building was first built. Later, on the opposite side, the private chapel dedicated to the Madonna dei Sette Dolori was built in the mid-17th century.

Immediately afterwards the main façade of the building was completed by incorporating the two previous buildings and extending the building on the east side. The building thus assumed the appearance of a building with an inner courtyard open on the north side.

In the mid-eighteenth century the north wing was added so as to join the various parts of the building which was then equipped with a closed internal courtyard. In 1749, the Venusio acquired the fief and the title of baron of Turi from the Moles family which had contracted a strong debt with them.

The interest of the family then moved towards Turi, where they will dedicate themselves to the enhancement of the existing building there. In 1797, Giuseppe Venusio was elevated to the title of marquis of Turi by King Ferdinando IV.

From the 2nd half of the 19th century the palace suffered a slow decline until it was in 1950 it was sold by the ancient owners.

In the following decades the deterioration increased and also the building underwent serious tampering and mutilation. After 1994, purchased by the current owners, the Viceconte family, the building was restored and brought back to its original state.

ACCOMMODATIONS
Each of the 14 rooms of the Hotel Palazzo Viceconte enjoys an exceptional view of the Sassi of Matera or the quiet eighteenth-century courtyard. The classic furnishings are always combined with contemporary accessories of absolute prestige.

SUITE
The two suites of Palazzo Viceconte are located on the noble floor next to the rooms. They are superbly decorated and contain several period features. The view is unforgettable and can even be enjoyed from the large bathrooms.

JUNIOR SUITE
The five Junior Suites are located in the court, on the noble floor and on the second floor of the Palazzo. They are preciously decorated with paintings and prints, they have a living room or a sitting area, and they also have a view of the Sassi or of the private terrace.

CLASSIC ROOMS
The classic rooms are located in the main courtyard of the building and on the second floor. They are decorated with paintings and vintage prints. The decor is warm and elegant.

BANQUETING
The Hotel has a large kitchen, often used to support large-scale events that affect the city. The chef offers dishes that change with the changing seasons to offer always refined flavors.

ROOF TERRACE BAR
Open to the public and guests of the Hotel from spring to early autumn, the Roof Garden Bar of Palazzo Viceconte is the place to treat yourself to moments of absolute relaxation.

THE PANORAMIC TERRACE
On the Roof Garden of Palazzo Viceconte you can drink on the terrace overlooking the old city, the caves of the Sassi and the spectacular park of the Murgia.
Opposite, with its 52 meters high, the bell tower of the Cathedral of the Madonna della Bruna and of Sant’Eustachio, an unmistakable icon of the city, stands out.

LIVELY ATMOSPHERE
The Roof Garden Bar offers good music, tasty food and a lively atmosphere. The bar has an important selection of wines and serves classic and international cocktails that can be enjoyed in the indoor covered area or in the outdoor panoramic one.

PRIVATE EVENTS
With its remarkable outdoor space, the Roof Garden is available for birthday parties and private events. The gastronomic offer is taken up by the specialized staff of Palazzo Viceconte.

WEDDINGS
Careful attention to detail, the refined quality of food and great versatility of the spaces available to the Hotel Palazzo Viceconte, are the elements that make your most important day an event of sure success.

TAILORED EVENTS
The rooms of the noble floor, all communicating with each other, have a total capacity of 250 people. However the Hotel Palazzo Viceconte has a structure that can adapt to the needs of its guests.

The Hotel staff takes care of the entire organization of the event, from the setting up to the choice of the most suitable musical accompaniment.

STYLE IN DETAILS
Personalized settings, always in the pursuit of refinement, allow you to reflect the style of the spouses and create the ideal atmosphere. As background of the ceremony, the unmistakable silhouette of the Sassi of Matera.

CLASSIC AND GOURMET
The exceptional raw materials processed in the grand kitchen of Palazzo Viceconte give life to creations ranging from the extraordinary culinary tradition of Lucania to the most innovative trends in international cuisine. From the combinations to the presentation nothing is left to chance on the day of your wedding.

BUSINESS EVENTS
Located in the city center, the Hotel Palazzo Viceconte is a highly accessible structure. The wide range of locations present at the structure allow you to always find the best solution whether it is a large conference or an intimate meeting.

MEETINGS & CONFERENCES
From the ground floor with the large Meeting Room that overlooks the internal courtyard, up to the noble floor where the rooms follow one another in a rapid alternation, Palazzo Viceconte has a rich offer of locations.

The main hall can hold up to 160 people, while the other 6 rooms can hold from 20 to 60 people. This versatility makes the Hotel the ideal place to host business meetings, formal presentations, conventions and conferences of any size

THE SMART ROOMS
The bright meeting rooms are equipped with the latest audio-video systems and equipped with hi-speed wi-fi internet connection. on the first floor, the grand hall also communicates and has the support of the sala regia.

Rooms: 14

Price: from 96 EUR per night

Source: www.palazzoviceconte.it