Palazzo Margherita, in Bernalda, Italy — the birthplace of Francis Ford Coppola’s grandfather — is the grand 19th Century home that Francis, Sofia and family have been restoring (with the help of Jacques Grange) since 2005. It’s the molto romantic spot where Sofia married Phoenix frontman Thomas Mars last year, and recently, Francis opened it as a hotel. Its nine rooms are individually designed by Grange, featuring local craftsmanship, original marble pieces, art-like tiling and high ceilings. In our minds, we’re already checked in…

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