In Ostuni, the wonderful White City, Arcuève is the synthesis of the living pattern of ancient origins, it remained unchanged over the centuries. The name is a contraction of "room, and arcuève cammarine" a recurring phrase in Ostuni informal language to indicate a cozy house small, functional to the needs of a simple life. In homes characteristics of Ostuni composed of room, alcove for sleeping and another small room was the life of ordinary families, with impeccable organization. While the main spaces of the house were reserved for socializing in a wall of the room opened the arcuève, a small room like a niche with vaulted ceilings where the bed was placed. The arcuève had no doors, but it was separated from other rooms by a curtain (usually embroidered) called "spriviere&...In Ostuni, the wonderful White City, Arcuève is the synthesis of the living pattern of ancient origins, it remained unchanged over the centuries. The name is a contraction of "room, and arcuève cammarine" a recurring phrase in Ostuni informal language to indicate a cozy house small, functional to the needs of a simple life. In homes characteristics of Ostuni composed of room, alcove for sleeping and another small room was the life of ordinary families, with impeccable organization. While the main spaces of the house were reserved for socializing in a wall of the room opened the arcuève, a small room like a niche with vaulted ceilings where the bed was placed. The arcuève had no doors, but it was separated from other rooms by a curtain (usually embroidered) called "spriviere". From the past you learn Arcuève and today is a tourist reception gem in Ostuni, where the beauty of the typical dwellings joins the comfort of modernity. Inside area: 60 m / external surface area: 56 mMore