Like the landscape of the Sassi District itself, the Corte San Pietro Hotel feels like a fusion between a built environment and a natural cavern. Stone ceilings and walls form around natural columns and recesses that were formed long before humans shaped them for themselves. By contrast, the furnishings of Corte San Pietro are simple and refined, giving visual emphasis to the aged character of the stone that rests in every direction. The result is a modern appeal, one that feels both ancient and contemporary, which yields an air of luxury for travelers of Italy’s southern coasts. The Corte San Pietro Hotel is open for booking now for as little as $170/night USD. [architect: Daniela Amoroso, photographer: PierMario Ruggeri]