Classy and romantic wedding near Siena - Castello di Tornano

Welcome to the Middle Ages. For over a thousand years, the walls of this castle have been silent witnesses to intriguing stories, rivalries and plots.

They have seen hundreds of children grow and enjoy the merriment of court games, and could tell us about stories of true love and secret love affairs. They would also be able to tell us about the horror of bloodshed due to revenges and retaliations, as well as countless Christian wedding celebrations and Pagan festivals.

The wedding day is a special day and the setting of the Castle will make this day even more special. Imagine having the whole castle available to you and your guests. It is guaranteed to be an unforgettable wedding in Italy. We can take care of the catering service, photos, music and flowers.

Our cuisine is mainly based on traditional dishes from the Chianti region. Our menu is flexible to the requirements and suggestions of our guests. We use fresh and locally-sourced ingredients in all of the dishes we prepare. 

We use the Castle’s very own IGP Tuscan extra virgin olive oil, local cold meats and cheeses, and game from our hunting grounds, such as pheasant and wild boar. The seasonal vegetables we grow in our gardens also allow us to fully satisfy and respect the dietary needs of our guests. Our chef Anna looks forward to impressing you with her mouth-watering dishes!

13th century Cistercian monastery - unique wedding venue, Villa Palazzola

In a stunning lakeside location just outside Rome, Villa Palazzola is a 13th century Cistercian monastery, fully refurbished and modernised with a large swimming pool and breathtaking garden terrace. It's the perfect place for parish groups, pilgrims, school groups, families, couples or people on holiday on their own who stay for a couple of days or a couple of weeks.  It's also a wonderful place to hold a wedding in Rome.

Every year more and more couples come to Palazzola to celebrate their wedding.

Talk to us first and together we will prepare a personal wedding package to meet your requirements exactly and to create the perfect wedding day which you and your guests will remember for ever.

Low cost flights from all over the UK to Rome Ciampino airport make it a cinch for family and friends to be with you on your special day at Palazzola.

A typical package might include the following:

•     The help and guidance of a dedicated wedding planner and our attentive English speaking staff
•     Exclusive use of the Villa and all its facilities for you and your guests
•     A private dressing room for the bride and bridesmaids
•     The use of our beautiful chapel
•     A drinks reception in the cloister with Prosecco accompanied by tasty nibbles
•     A delicious wedding banquet consisting of four sumptuous courses
•     Refreshing white and red wines from local vineyards
•      Three days accommodation in comfortable rooms for up to 70 guests

We can also supply the following to complete your day: harpist, violinist and other musicians, a photographer, flower designer , limousine and DJ and we can even arrange a fireworks display on our terrace (all at extra cost).

Contact us today and take the first step towards the wedding in Italy of your dreams.  Best of all as well as offering a uniquely personal service in a stunning location, you'll find that choosing Palazzola is excellent value compared to many other venues.

Our weddings are based on a package of 3 days minimum.  Unfortunately it is not possible to use our church unless as  part of a wedding package.

Palazzola has 54 rooms (27 en-suite and 27 standard), a mix of singles and twins/doubles, some with full ensuite facilities, giving it a capacity to sleep 69 people.  All are well furnished and comfortable and a number have stunning lake views.  The rooms are rustic and simple, there are no TVs, telephones or mini bars in the rooms here. The arrangement of rooms around the cloister (the Old Wing) and in the New Wing (all en suite) makes Palazzola highly suitable for groups.