Kapsott B&B

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Discover the hidden treasure of Kapsott in the ancient palace of the Papagni family, the lords of the Cittadella quarter, at the crossroads of endless centuries-old olive groves of Puglia and the wild coast of the Adriatic Sea, on the route that connects the Gargano promontory with the Salento region. Enter the secret story of our liberty style palace and walk through history and tradition, for an unforgettable experience. Authentic, elegant, antique, with a modern heart. Like all treasures, Kapsott unveils its core to those who can find it. The imposing building made of tuff of Puglia welcomes our guests in the elegant Spanish style courtyard. The Tuscan arc invites to cross the French oak woodwork front door with art nouveau iron decoration. When you walk underneath the enchanted inscription on the keystone “1911” the spell is cast and time freezes in the majestic high-domed hall with chandelier, rustic ashlar and the staircase made of typical “chianca” stone from Puglia that will take you upstairs through an intriguing play of light and shadow. Following the classic iron-wrought handrail you will walk backwards in time to the heart of Kapsott. Legend has it that when the travelers of the Appian Way rode through the ancient quarter of Cittadella, in Bisceglie, Puglia, these stopped to rest in a noble palace, raising on the fields close to the shore. Known for their hospitality, the lords of the palazzo were called “Kapsott:” this was the nickname of the Papagni family, noblemen of the Cittadella and lords of extensive properties all over the lands of Puglia. They say the Papagnis used to walk head down - “kapsott” in the local dialect - to examine the ground for new plantations, “for the soil was the most precious treasure one could own.” Signor Sergio Papagni built the palazzo of Cittadella on an existing mansion in the year 1911 and it still belongs to the heirs of the Papagnis, who have restored it in the name of the family tradition of hospitality. The palazzo has gotten its early 20th century prestige back, enriched with modern comfort and retro minimal design. The legend of Kapsott comes back to life and the treasure of the Papagni family unveils itself to its guests.