THE PROPERTY
Stay
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 incarnations, today LOPUD 1483 is a private, tranquil retreat that seamlessly merges history and heritage with privacy and sophistication.
Yours on an exclusive basis, LOPUD 1483 is the ideal place for families to gather together for a special occasion, be that a birthday or anniversary celebration.
The 13 original cells have been elegantly transformed into five private suites, each with its own bathroom and views over the ocean 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.
Lopud’s elegance and simplicity is evident in every aspect of your stay, including the menus created by head chef Marin, using fresh, local produce and home-grown ingredients.
Al-fresco dining is central to the Lopud experience, from breakfasts on the sun deck and casual barbeques in the idyllic upper gardens, to drinks on the sunset terrace atop the ancient fortress, overlooking the surrounding Elaphiti islands.
Guests choosing to dine inside can enjoy the hallowed surroundings and impressive art collection in the Refectory, or in the convivial surroundings of the Old Kitchen, dining on wood-fired pizzas straight from the traditional Croatian bread oven.
Grounds
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 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.
Take a quiet moment to explore the carefully curated Sacred Garden, created by Arctic shaman, Åsa Andersson. The nine distinct stations are designed for meditation and contemplation, each rooted in ancient Norse and Sami healing traditions.
In another tranquil corner of the grounds lies the traditional Franciscan Pharmacy, inspired by the monks who once lived and meditated here. We have devoted significant attention to a contemporary rendering of the Franciscan healing tradition and delicately restored the monastery’s medicinal garden through a collaboration between architects and horticulturalists. Today this area of the garden is filled with citrus fruits and aromatic, medicinal herbs used in the Franciscan pharmaceutical tradition.
SERVICES
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Dining
Our talented chef prepares a menu based on your preferences using as much local produce as possible, much of it grown in our own Renaissance garden close to the monastery and matched with local and international wines proposed by our Sommelier. Our team will also advise on and book the best local restaurants.
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