Lopud 1483Croatia, Dalmatian Coast

Perched on the northern-most tip of Lopud island, LOPUD 1483 enjoys an exclusive and private position overlooking the small harbour and islands beyond. This undiscovered island sanctuary has been designed as a place where history, art, and botanical exploration ignite the senses. Sensitively restored from its 15th-century incarnation, today LOPUD 1483 is a private, tranquil retreat that seamlessly merges history and heritage with privacy and sophistication.

The 13 original rooms have been elegantly transformed into five private suites, each with its own bathroom and views over the sea or out onto the monastery’s medicinal gardens.

Thoughtfully restored using bespoke joinery and historic plastering techniques, the interiors effortlessly fuse handmade furniture by Italian designer Paola Lenti with historic renaissance pieces from the Thyssen-Bornemiza collection. Contrasting with the ancient architecture, walls are adorned with carefully curated contemporary art pieces from the TBA21 collection.

With abundant space for relaxation, al fresco dining or quiet contemplation, LOPUD 1483’s extensive gardens are awash with Mediterranean greenery, herbs and native fauna. At their heart, with a sweeping view over the sea, lies a fortress that once protected the security of the island’s inhabitants, providing shelter and a means of defence against the attacks of Ottoman pirates. From the top of the fortress, experience majestic views over the neighbouring island of Šipan and the national park on Mljet.