Abbazia di San Galgano is an estate destination wedding venue in Chiusdino, Italy, hosting 20 to 150 guests in the $$$ price range, reached from Florence Amerigo Vespucci Airport (FLR), 90 minutes. Best months: June, July, August, November.
Abbazia di San Galgano
Built in the 12th century as a Cistercian monastery, Abbazia di San Galgano is one of Tuscany's most striking architectural remnants, with its iconic roofless abbey and soaring stone walls preserved through careful restoration.
About Abbazia di San Galgano
Built in the 12th century as a Cistercian monastery, Abbazia di San Galgano is one of Tuscany's most striking architectural remnants, with its iconic roofless abbey and soaring stone walls preserved through careful restoration.
The site's spiritual significance and dramatic Gothic ruins create an atmospheric backdrop for ceremonies and celebrations.
Today operated by the Fondazione San Galgano, this 800-year-old estate maintains its contemplative character while welcoming carefully events.
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There was an art exhibit when we were there which were really great to take photos. We had leave early because of a funeral.
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The ceremony
- Legal ceremony on site
- Yes
- Chapel on site
- Yes
- Outdoor ceremony
- Yes
- Indoor option if it rains
- Yes
Money
- Price
- €1,000 to €1,500 venue fee
- Venue fee
- €1,000
- Included
- Ceremony space
House rules
- Pets
- Yes
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- FLR, 90 min by carAisle estimate
- Parking
- Yes
The place
- Historic building
- Yes
Venue highlights
- 12th-century Cistercian abbey with restored Gothic architecture and iconic roofless design
- Capacity for up to 150 guests across indoor and outdoor ceremony spaces
- Located within the Val d'Orcia UNESCO World Heritage area of southern Tuscany
- On-site chapel (Cappella di San Galgano) with original sword-in-stone artifact available for intimate ceremonies
The wedding season
A sample wedding weekend
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- 18:00-20:00Welcome dinner at nearby agriturismo or partner restaurant
- 15:00Guest arrival and abbey grounds tour
- 17:00Ceremony in roofless abbey or Cappella di San Galgano
- 18:30-19:30Cocktail reception in abbey courtyard
- 20:00-23:00Seated dinner and dancing (venue dependent; tent setup available)
- 09:00-12:00Optional farewell brunch at nearby accommodation
Costs and booking details
- Getting there
- FLR · about 1 h 30 by carAisle estimate
Guests fly into Florence Amerigo Vespucci Airport.
- Typical total
- €8,000-25,000+Aisle estimate
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€8,000-25,000+ for 80-person wedding including venue, catering, and logistics
- Ceremony fee
- €800-2,000Aisle estimate
- Reception
- €50-120 a headAisle estimate
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€50-120 (venue rental per guest; catering additional)
- Room rate
- €70-200 a nightAisle estimate
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€70-200 (nearby agriturismos and B&Bs; no on-site lodging)
- Weather window
- June – August
The months the weather is kindest, with November mild too. Weather does not indicate whether a date is available.
- Direct line
- 0577 049312
Answered by the venue in local hours.
Restoration surcharge (€500-1,500) applies to support foundation preservation work. External catering required; coordinated through approved regional providers.
Questions about the venue
Can we hold our ceremony inside the roofless abbey?+
Yes. The main abbey space accommodates ceremonies under open sky, weather permitting. The adjacent Cappella di San Galgano offers a weatherproof alternative with historical significance.
What is the guest capacity?+
The venue accommodates 20 to 150 guests depending on ceremony and reception configuration across the abbey grounds and adjacent structures.
Are external caterers permitted?+
Yes. The foundation works with approved regional caterers familiar with the venue's specific requirements and restoration protocols.
What is the nearest airport?+
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport in Rome (FCO) is approximately 2.5 hours by car. Florence Airport (FLR) is 90 minutes away.
Can guests stay on-site?+
The abbey itself is not a hotel. However, numerous agriturismos, villas, and small hotels operate within 5-15 km in Chiusdino and surrounding Val d'Orcia towns.
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Sources and booking notes
Confirm your dates, guest numbers, room arrangements and inclusions with the venue before booking. An enquiry does not reserve a date. Figures labelled Aisle estimate are modelled from regional rates and public sources; they are not venue quotes.
Sources for individual venue facts
Legal ceremony on site: Yes
“This is the only way to achieve a legally valid marriage at San Galgano.”
Read the source for legal ceremony on siteChapel on site: Yes
“Adjacent to the abbey stands the Montesiepi Chapel, home to the legendary "Sword in the Stone," believed to have been embedded by Saint Galgano as a symbol of his renunciation of a knightly life.”
Read the source for chapel on siteOutdoor ceremony: Yes
“The massive abbey allows you to get married in a church but still be outdoors.”
Read the source for outdoor ceremonyIndoor option if it rains: Yes
“Should it rain, you can have the ceremony in a side room that does have a roof.”
Read the source for indoor option if it rainsPrice: €1,000 to €1,500 venue fee
“A San Galgano abbey wedding costs approximately 1000 – 1500 euros at the time of writing.”
Read the source for priceVenue fee: €1,000
“A San Galgano abbey wedding costs approximately 1000 – 1500 euros at the time of writing.”
Read the source for venue feeIncluded: Ceremony space
“It includes the rental of the abbey for 60 minutes for your wedding.”
Read the source for includedPets: Yes
“Si, è possibile accedere all’Abbazia e al Museo con i cani purché tenuti al guinzaglio”
Read the source for petsParking: Yes
“Un consiglio ... parcheggiate nei parcheggi attrezzati dal Comune, che tra l'altro sono gratuiti.”
Read the source for parkingHistoric building: Yes
“The Abbey of San Galgano, located near Chiusdino in Tuscany, is a remarkable example of Gothic-Cistercian architecture.”
Read the source for historic building