From staying in medieval castles to hotels with a 70s atmosphere

There are 10 outstanding residences in the UK and Europe that have built their identity and appeal on the meticulous re-creation of a historical period. These places, using architecture, decoration and even small details, act beyond an accommodation space; In fact, they are considered a kind of luxury time capsule that have revived the forgotten details of a certain period for curious tourists in a tangible and vivid way. In these residences, details such as furniture, decoration and the general mood of the space take the visitors from the 15th century to the 90s. (The Guardian)

Casa Guidi in central Florence is a 15th-century building that was divided into high-ceilinged apartments in the early 1800s. In July 1847, Elizabeth and Robert Browning (poet couple) first rented this apartment for three months; But they continued to live there until Elizabeth’s death in 1861.

Photographer: Joan Porcel / www.theguardian.com

Based on a commissioned painting by Robert, family letters and an inventory of their son Penn’s belongings, the poets recreated the Brownings’ family home almost exactly the same. The apartment is decorated with the main hall mirror and works that the couple collected from Europe, and provides an opportunity to live in a literary and historical atmosphere.

The Puro Hotel in Krakow’s Old Town has been renovated, inspired by the booming cafe and restaurant scene between the two world wars.

Photographer: Golero / www.theguardian.com

Its interior design evokes the nostalgia of Poland’s Golden Age, using mid-century modern and Bauhaus styles, as well as vintage radios and Bauhaus-style furniture.

The Billengehus Hotel opened in 1970 on top of a hill in Skövde, western Sweden. Entrepreneur Arne Sandberg and his wife Maya wanted to create a hotel that combines comfort and sports. The hotel has completely preserved the style of that decade in its renovation.

Photographer: Fru Vintage / www.theguardian.com

This hotel still has space for sports and recreation, and in some rooms, using furniture from the seventies, a private environment has been provided to dance to the music of the famous band Abba.

The magnificent palace “Palazzo Previtera” was built in 1649. This residence on the slopes of Mount Etna tells the 500-year history of Sicily. The descendants of the owners have restored this palace.

Photographer: Riley Clements / www.theguardian.com

The Provitra complex has a 12-room museum, a library containing rare editions including limited editions of Thomas Aquinas and John Milton, and a restaurant with old vaults. Its rooms are a wonderful combination of painted ceilings and original tiles with 1930s Art Deco-inspired designs.

The four-star Vintage Design Sax hotel in downtown Prague is filled with classic retro furniture by Verner Panton, Luigi Colani, Eero Saarinen, and Charles and Ray Eames.

Photographer: David Peltán / www.theguardian.com

This hotel has 25 rooms, some of which have a view of the Prague Castle. Sax Vintage Design Hotel has 60s-style accessories and takes guests directly to the heart of that passionate era.

A stay at Potter’s Cottage and Drover’s Rest, located in the grounds of the Beamish Living History Museum in Durham, takes guests straight back to the Georgian era of the 18th and early 19th centuries.

Photographer: Unknown / www.theguardian.com

By preserving the original architecture and decoration of its period and using original furniture, stone floors, wooden beams and wood-burning fireplaces, Georgian cottages provide a historical and completely charming stay for the guests.

Gwydir Castle in Wales is a fortified Tudor-era castle near Llanrwst. This mansion once belonged to the Wynn family, descendants of the Gwynedd kings. The current owners have been renovating this building for more than 20 years to restore its past glory.

Photographer: Unknown / www.theguardian.com

Goydir Castle offers its guests the chance to experience the aristocratic life of that era by staying in rooms with four-poster beds and antique furniture. Breakfast is also served in the old halls next to the wood fireplace.

Do you miss the nostalgia of the 1990s? You can relive the heady days of the Cool Britannia movement at Little Nan’s Holiday Home in Weymouth. British Cool was a period when England once again felt that it was at the center of world culture, and this optimism and excitement permeated all aspects of life, from politics to fashion and music. Little Bread Holiday House has recreated the glamorous and bustling atmosphere of this period exactly.

Photographer: Si Jubb / www.theguardian.com

Littlenan’s four-story, three-bedroom house is a full-fledged time capsule from the 90s. The atmosphere of the house is more reminiscent of the style of “Britpop” (a style of British rock music of the time) than the atmosphere of the famous pop group “Spice Girls”.

From the full-length cardboard replica of “Peter Andre” (Australian pop singer who was famous in that decade) to decorative toilet roll dolls (which were used to cover and decorate toilet paper rolls), no detail of kitsch decoration of the 90s has been left out. This house with a view of the sea is only a few minutes away from the port and the beach.

The Mayor’s Parlor apartment in Dover is a unique residential experience.

Photographer: John Miller / www.theguardian.com

The suite is located inside the “Maison Dieu”, an 800-year-old medieval town hall. Its interior design is related to the 19th century and Victorian Gothic Revival style. This place allows guests to walk through two different historical periods at the same time.

The Control Tower was opened in 1943 with the purpose of directing the flight and landing of World War II bombers. Today, this modernist building has been transformed into a quiet bed and breakfast (B&B) with a focus on serving vegetarian food. The suite has three double rooms in the main signal room (the signal room was where officers and communications personnel were based), the boardroom and the former flight controller’s lounge, plus a separate suite with sitting room and glass doors to the garden.

Each individual room is designed based on Art Deco style furniture and decorated with original artworks and photographs. Guests can also use the common living room, which used to be the weather office. There is no television in this place; But there is plenty of 40s-style entertainment (such as books, puzzles, games, and walks in the garden).

Photographer: Steve Adams / www.theguardian.com

These are just a few examples of places that prove that travel can be more than just seeing; It can be touching and living history. These residences remind us that the past is not so far away, and sometimes it is only as far as opening a door.

Which historical period would you like to travel to? We would be happy if you share your experience of staying in historical places with us and other readers in Kojaro.

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