CITY HIDEOUTS
Visiting a strange city is an opportunity to get lost in the unknown, to discover new restaurants and cafés that serve different kinds of food and wine, while exploring new streets and learning about the history of a distant part of the world. Equally important is to have a nice and comfortable place, away from the crowds, to retreat to when the new impressions become overwhelming.
SANTA CLARA 1728 / SILENT LIVING / LISBON / PORTUGAL
Lisbon can a bit of an acquired taste, with its strong character, bustling traffic and inclination for noisy parties all through the night. Thankfully, it is also the home to Santa Clara 1728 Silent Living, an elegant townhouse in the old cultural area, where visitors to the Portuguese capital can find a slower and tranquil place to relax and recharge.
REZIDENZA RUSPOLI BONAPARTE / ROME / ITALY
Throughout the years, the palace has been the home to some of Rome’s most prominent families, but since 1776, it has been the residence of the Ruspoli family. Its most famous feature is the staircase, built in 1640 by the Caetani family and constructed entirely of monolithic marble steps, and considered one of the four wonders of Rome.
BOULEVARD LEOPOLD / ANTWERP / BELGIUM
This bed-and-breakfast is housed in a traditional three-story, 19th century townhouse, with only three rooms and two suites. Located in the orthodox Jewish district, it is within comfortable walking distance from the city centre.