Palazzo Leti

stay at one of the top 20 most exclusive residences of epoch in Italy

In late 2018, Spoleto Study Abroad purchased Palazzo Leti, located in the historic center of Spoleto, Italy. This charming 13th-century residence restored as a bed & breakfast is ranked one of the top 20 most exclusive residences of epoch to sleep in Italy and offers breathtaking views of some of Spoleto's most iconic landmarks from the peaceful Italian-style garden.

When it is not being used as a home base for the Spoleto Study Abroad program, Palazzo Leti continues to be a gorgeous bed and breakfast open for booking. All rooms have been renovated and are decorated with warm lightly colored fabrics and organza reminiscent of a noble room of the past. Guest rooms have a view of the sacred mountain of the Spoleto valley “Monteluco,” which evokes the peace and the harmony of the hermits that once lived there.

When you stay at the Palazzo Leti you are supporting our programming and our overall mission of making Spoleto, Italy a place for people to gather year-round to elevate their minds and feed their spirit.

This beautiful and historic 12 bedroom residence was built after the medieval city walls were constructed in 1292, using part of a pre-existent structure that can be seen today when walking along Via delle Felici.

The Palazzo was the first residence of the Leti family who arrived in Spoleto in 1500. They resided there until the early 1800s, when it was sold due to a lack of male heirs for the Leti family. Over the centuries the building was under construction many times. In the 16th century the groin vaults  which can be seen on the ground floor and the current architectural details were built.

In the 17th and 18th centuries, the building was enlarged by adding a north wing and the beautiful garden that includes the two neoclassic facades. These two facades boast architectural features of that time including pilaster strips, beams and lintels, bases and capitals that give balance to the architectural whole. In the northern wing of the garden there is also an impressive large fountain with a nymphaeum. 

The large courtyard has been restored in classic “Italian garden” style. It is notable for containing many kinds of marble from different eras including a Sansi coat of arms. Visitors to the garden can admire the beautiful view of Monteluco and some of Spoleto’s most important monuments including the Rocca Albornoziana, and St. Peter’s Church. 

Watch the video below to see how the Palazzo Leti has impacted the global programming for Ashley Hall, one of our Signature School partners.