Castle of Ugento, Lecce, Italy

The Ugento Castle shines again thanks to the D’Amore family, owners of the castle since 1643, who were looking to restore life and modernity to the ancient walls. Inside, there is an international cooking school open 12 months a year, the Puglia Culinary Center (PCC), a boutique hotel with 9 suites and "Il Tempo Nuovo" restaurant.