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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.
