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Lopud 1483
Lopud, Croatia · Independent · Grand Luxury
Francesca Thyssen-Bornemisza restored the 1483 Franciscan monastery of Our Lady of the Cave on car-free Lopud, a twenty-minute boat from Dubrovnik, into five suites that sleep ten as exclusive hire only. Architect Rujana Bergam Marković and Paola Lenti interiors sit behind the old fortification walls with the Thyssen art collection; thirteen original monk cells became the guest rooms.
- 5 rooms
- Opened 2018
- Architect: Arhitektri studio & Rujana Bergam Marković
About Lopud 1483
- The monastery was founded in 1483; thirteen original cells were converted into five suites.
- The entire house is let as exclusive use only, not as individually bookable rooms.
- Francesca Thyssen-Bornemisza led the restoration with Arhitektri; furniture is by Paola Lenti.
History
The Franciscan Monastery of Our Lady of the Cave has stood on Lopud since 1483. Francesca Thyssen-Bornemisza spent more than two decades restoring it with studio Arhitektri and architect Rujana Bergam Marković, reopening the compound around 2018 as Lopud 1483, an exclusive-use retreat of five suites with gardens, a sacred garden of nine meditation stations, and works from the Thyssen collection.
Experiences
- Sacred Garden — A spiritual retreat between the monastery and fortress, with sacred geometry and nine meditation stations to reflect and heal.
- Private retreat or event hosting — Hosting a private retreat or event in complete seclusion; the entire property is available for exclusive rental.
- Outdoor adventures, wellness and culinary excellence — Described as exclusive experiences combining thrilling outdoor adventures, lavish wellness and culinary excellence.
- Gardens and terraces — Winding paths and sunlit terraces with Mediterranean greenery, fragrant herbs, citrus, aromatic plants and native wildlife.
- Private beach access — Exclusive access to the property's secluded beach during a private stay.
- Tailored excursions and fine dining arranged by the concierge — A dedicated concierge arranges tailored excursions and fine dining experiences as part of the bespoke service.
Amenities
- Private secluded beach
- Renaissance furniture from the Thyssen-Bornemisza Collection
- Contemporary artworks from the TBA21 collection
- Furniture designed by Paola Lenti (in several suites)
- Garden aromas from neighboring garden and medicinal garden
- Cloister terrace
- Exclusive private stays
- Dedicated concierge
- Tailored excursions
- Fine dining experiences arranged by concierge
- Contemporary art pavilion
- 21st-century technology and amenities
- Exclusive rental of the entire property for private retreats or events
- Gardens with Mediterranean greenery, fragrant herbs and native wildlife
- Winding paths and sunlit terraces scented with citrus and aromatic plants
- Private charters accommodated at Dubrovnik Airport
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