L’Arte della Cartapesta in Puglia

Would you like to be a papier-mâché master for a day? Book one of our suites at San Michele Suite and you will get to visit one of the authentic workshops where Carnival and its masks are born. You will definitely “get your hands dirty”.

Papier-mâché is obtained through the recycling of newspaper sheets which are then shaped using a water and flour goo. Old newspapers, the best raw material for papier-mâché, are saved and donated by local people while it takes volunteers months to create the parade floats. December 26th marks the beginning of the Carnival of Putignano. This is when the holy celebrations in honour of Saint Stephen, the patron saint of the city, start from the Church of Saint Mary – that’s the place where his relics have been enshrined since 1394.

The papier-mâché masters of Putignano are experts in their field but also Carnival enthusiasts who spend days and nights in their workshops to make their dreams come true.

CONDITIONS:

SUITE + COLAZIONE CONTINENTALE
ESPERIENZA di 2 ore CON MAESTRO DELLA CARTAPESTA A PUTIGNANO
PARCHEGGIO PRIVATO OMAGGIO
SERVIZIO CONCIERGE CHECK-IN/CHECK -OUT
OFFERTA VALIDA PER TUTTO MARZO 2024

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kapy3

2024-07-03

Great hotel! My wife and I just spent two nights at the San Michele Suites. The location is perfect - right next to the water - and the rooftop provides great views of the water and town. We happened to be there during the Red Bull cliff diving championships and the hotel hosted a party on the rooftop with incredible food prepared by the hotel chef. There is no restaurant, but the breakfast is great and they made some small bites for us the second night when we had drinks on the rooftop before dinner. What really made the stay special though, was the staff. Everyone was so nice and went out of their way to help with whatever we needed. I highly recommend this property and hope to be back again one day! We also had two very good seafood meals in town - Morus and Osteria di Chichibio. Highly recommend both places.

Stephanie M

2024-06-29

highly recommend! This hotel was absolutely amazing! It was super clean, smelt amazing, and felt extremely luxurious. What made this hotel stand out was how incredible the staff was. Marika’s hospitality truly enhanced our experience, and Serena was amazing during our breakfast experience. I highly recommend this hotel to anyone staying in Polignano a Mare.

Josh M

2024-06-25

A must! Perfect. Great service. The view over the famous beach is as good as Italy gets! The breakfast was excellent. It’s sparkling clean and in a fantastic location. I highly recommend this slice of heaven in one of our new all time favorite cities in Italy.

Deborah H

2024-06-19

The best experience ever ! This was the best hotel. They pampered us and made us feel so welcome. The stafff was incredible. The lady who rprepared breakfast in the morning is so kind and caring. I felt like I was treated like royalty. The location of the hotel was incredible. The breakfast was amazing. The room was the best room ever. The made the best tour recommendations and always checked up on us. Very attentive staff. I highly recommend this hotel to anyone who wants to visit Puglia !!!!!!!

lisafromny

2024-06-18

Best Balcony Ever! Can’t say enough about this hotel - it’s simply beautiful, with an aesthetic that feels chill and welcoming. We were in two rooms - the first had a bedroom and separated sitting area, and was beautiful. Then we moved to the next room that had a balcony that was just beyond - it’s the one in the photo. The spot is peaceful beyond belief, with the bluest water below, and a great beach. The hotel serves drinks and snacks on the roof on sunset, so even without the balcony you have a space to take in that view. The staff are just fantastic - always making us feel so taken care of. Breakfast also was fabulous. Location also perfect. Can’t recommend enough.

Andreas G

2024-06-18

Honeymoon Stay We were looking for a memorable vacation and we must say, our stay at San Michele exceeded our expectations! We felt like we were living a dream and was the perfect place to celebrate! The staff, service, food, and amenities were superb! The staff were so accommodating and personable! You could tell they genuinely wanted you to enjoy your stay in Polignano by their suggestions, offerings, and knowledge of the town. We look forward to visiting again in the future! 12/10 - highly recommend!

amandathegreat

2024-06-16

Che posto meraviglioso Questo hotel offre il miglior servizio. Il personale è stato fantastico. Le colazioni erano deliziose e l'happy hour su un patio sul tetto era meraviglioso. Avevano un parcheggio custodito e la loro posizione era proprio sull'acqua. Torneremo. Un ringraziamento speciale a Serina, la super donna che ha fatto di tutto per rendere il nostro soggiorno ancora più speciale.

mkelnan

2024-06-08

Ottimo soggiorno e personale straordinario! Abbiamo trascorso un ottimo soggiorno al San Michele Suites con vista sulla baia. La vista dalla nostra camera era incredibile e il personale faceva di tutto. Bere un drink sulla terrazza alla fine della giornata è stato un vantaggio. La colazione era inclusa nel nostro soggiorno e ci è piaciuta anche quella.

Fabrizia Marini

2024-06-05

Espetacular Hotel maravilhoso, bem localizado, decoração e atmosfera incríveis. A estadia ficou inesquecível por conta do carinho e do astral da Serena, Manica e Valentina. O hotel possui um rooftop com vista e pôr do sol mais lindo da cidade. Melhor experiência da Polignano a mare.

Dante A

2022-07-19

Per una vacanza perfetta Ottima posizione nel centro storico, camera spaziosa con vista imbattibile, servizio molto attento e colazione molto buona. La vista mare si affaccia sulla spiaggia più famosa e i tramonti sono molto belli. Da consigliare e ritornare senza dubbio.

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