Borgo Egnazia: Puglian-inspired resort to host G7 summit

Borgo Egnazia, a resort near Savelletri, Puglia, will host the G7 summit from June 13 to 15, 2024, welcoming heads of state from member countries plus EU representatives. Designed by artist and set designer Pino Brescia on a site originally intended for a military airport, the 16-hectare complex evokes local tradition through materials like tufo and spatial configurations. The resort celebrates the four natural elements—earth, water, air, fire—via a sensory journey from an air arch to its pools. It comprises three interconnected areas: the Corte with rooms (La Corte Bella, Splendida, Magnifica), gourmet restaurant Due Camini, Bar del Portico, Vair Spa, and suite La Egnazia; the Borgo featuring a piazza, trattoria Mia Cucina, ristorante La Frasca, and over ninety accommodations; and the Ville, up to 500 sqm with private gardens and pools. Bottega Egnazia, created by Camilla Vender, emphasizes local craftsmanship and tradition. Interiors use light colors (white, cream, beige) and reference the agricultural heritage of the Valle d'Itria, offering cooking classes on traditional recipes and guided cultural tours.