A 1960s Italian hotel and the historic coastal bulwarks below have been restored by architect Bonaventura Gambardella and interior designer Nikita Bettoni. The Borgo Santandrea hotel overlooks the historic fishing village of Conca dei Marini from its lofty position 90 metres above the sea on Italy's Amalfi Coast.

It sits above a series of medieval stone defensive towers and fortifications – which can be traversed by guests to reach the hotel's private beach – and below the dramatic Grotta dello Smeraldo karst carved into the cliffs.