Located in the Italian province of Salernohe Hotel-Monastery of Santa Rosa became a popular destination among national and international tourists. Originally, it was a dominican monastery built in the XVII century. Meanwhile, the idea of restoration came in the year 2000when the American businesswoman bianca sharma he discovered the monastery while on vacation by the gulf. Finally, the dream came true 12 years later.
Currently, it is a 5-star boutique hotel & spa that stands majestically in the heart of the Amalfi Coastwithin the fishing village, conveniently located between Amalfi and Positano. Its location achieves the perfect balance of seclusion without lonelinessadded to the fact that no other place along the coast captures the rich history of the area while offering the quintessential luxury Italian hospitality.
The reformed monastery contains 20 rooms and suiteseach with a impressive view of the Mediterranean sea which extends from the fishing port of Conca dei Marini until Amalfi. Inside, guests will find a balance between old and new where the historybut luxury It’s in every detail.
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Hotel-Monastery of Santa Rosa
He spiritual charm of the transformed monastery remains ever present with each of the lodgings named after a herb or plant that the nuns would have used to make their garden produce. In that framework, the spa occupies an important place in experience, since it is the main spa on the Amalfi Coast and was also recognized worldwide as a premier destination for those seeking wellnesshaving received awards such as The Best New Spa by Tatler magazine shortly after it opened.
The history there is also present, since each room within the spa preserves the original 17th century vaulted ceilings and many of his rustic wallskeeping the monastic heritage of the property.
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Hotel-Monastery of Santa Rosa
At a gastronomic level, the hotel has its own restaurant, Il Refettoriowhich -not a minor fact- was awarded a michelin star. The chef Alfonso Crescenzo combines tradition and technique, using his passion for the area and his extensive knowledge of Campania cuisine to offer a unique experience on the coast. In turn, there is a coffeea bara wine cellar on display and one organic garden.
It should be noted that the construction as a whole contemplates a masterpiece of architectural landscape designwhich descends from the terraces of the dining room and the bar through a series of cascading gardens multi-level with panoramic views of land, sea and skywhich culminate in the infinity pool on the edge of the cliff. Each level features stylish and comfortable areas to relax and enjoy the day.
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Hotel-Monastery of Santa Rosa
The property was born from the ambition of Sister Rosa Pandolfidescendant of the noble family Pontone di Scala which had been established in Conca dei Marini. The old church of Santa Maria di Gradounfortunately in ruins, was a gift to sor rosawho -having the means to make a difference- financed the construction of the monastery next to the church of the ‘holy virgins’. At the end in 1681the convent was dedicated to the glorious Santa Rosa de Lima.
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Hotel-Monastery of Santa Rosa
From its origins, the history of the town of Conca dei Marini It was always closely linked to the fate of the convent. Bianca’s tireless efforts allowed this bond to continue into this century with the reopening of the monastery as a luxury hotel for locals and visitors from around the world to enjoy, being a luxury, historical and architectural experience worth living.
Source: Ambito
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