Apartment surrounded by the history and art of Apulia, Italy

This exclusive property is strategically located in the town, the characteristic Via Duomo, in front of the Matrix church from the Norman time (1000 AD), as well in the heart of Puglia: 20 minutes from beautiful Trani with its majestic and famous 12th-century Cathedral and its sandy beaches, 20 minutes from the imposing Castel del Monte, 1 hour from the trulli of Alberobello and the enchanting Itria Valley, 1 hour as well from the extraordinary Castellana Caves and Polignano a Mare, the birthplace of the great Domenico Modugno, author of "Nel blu dipinto di blu" a world-famous song and a hymn to Italy, with its famous caves: La Grotta della Poesia, Grotta Palazzese with its restaurant in the cave on the sea, the famous beach Lama Monachile. What makes this property even more exclusive is the fact that for many years it was the home of the famous painter Fredy Lapenna, where he produced his most representative works. The property recently underwent a heavy renovation to fix and rebalance the entire building from the damage of the 1967 earthquake that had worsened over time. The property for sale is the second floor, semi-detached, of a building of only 3 floors, consisting of 215 sqm: 7 rooms characterized by high barrel vaults and 6 balconies. On the ground floor we have two hallways and the room that was the studio of the famous Lapenna where he painted while the second floor was where he lived with his wife and children. Completing the property there are 2 large cellars totaling 180 sqm.