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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