villa astor, Sorrento

Perched on the cliffs of the Sorrentine Peninsula, overlooking the bay of Naples, Villa Astor is an extraordinary private residence boasting one of the most beautiful gardens and finest botanical collection in Europe. Still standing within the grounds, are the ruins of an ancient Roman villa that date back to the 1st century A.D and once belonged to Agrippa Postumus, grandson of Emperor Augustus. At the beginning of the 20th century the property was acquired by William Waldorf, an US ambassador, diplomat, financier and a property magnate. Over time, Astor created an elaborate botanical garden around the villa, and filled both the house and the garden with classical antiquities and Renaissance artworks of a quality unequalled by any other 20th century collections. The Heritage Collection Group, current owner, commissioned French interior designer, Jacques Garcia to restore the villa to its former glory. The Villa Astor offers accommodation in its six luxury suites and in additional four bedrooms in the Torre. It is also an ideal venue for any kind of events, weddings private celebrations. This is the ultimate chic retreats for seekers of scenic views and in search of a unique place to host a dream wedding. Don’t look any further, this must be the place !