Convento di San Francesco is an estate destination wedding venue in Gallese, Italy, hosting 150 at the ceremony, where a wedding for 80 guests costs about €26,000 (our estimate), reached from Rome Fiumicino (Leonardo da Vinci) or Rome Ciampino (FCO / CIA), 1 hour 15 minutes. Best months: April, May, September, October.

Convento di San Francesco

GalleseLazio, ItalyListing claimed by the venue

Convento di San Francesco sits within a centuries-old pine forest in Gallese, Lazio, where stone cloisters and ancient refectory walls frame an intimate hilltop setting.

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Guests
150 at the ceremony
Cost
About €26,000for 80 guestsAisle estimate
Ceremony
Legal ceremony on site
Season
All year
Getting there
FCOabout 1 h 15 by carAisle estimate

About the venue

Convento di San Francesco sits within a centuries-old pine forest in Gallese, Lazio, where stone cloisters and ancient refectory walls frame an intimate hilltop setting. The 16th-century convent commands views across the Tiber Valley while maintaining working monastery grounds, creating a rare backdrop where history and landscape speak equally. Civil and Catholic ceremonies take place within the consecrated church or beneath towering pines, with indoor spaces holding up to 280 guests across multiple climate-controlled levels.

  • On-site consecrated Church of San Francesco for Catholic ceremonies; municipal authorization available for civil rites
  • Capacity for 280 seated guests with full air conditioning; dining room on first floor with ground-floor appetizer service
  • 16 beds across three structures including dedicated newlyweds' accommodation on the property
  • Outdoor ceremonies held in 16th-century cloister or within ancient pine forest setting

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Capacity, rooms and facilities

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Capacity

Seated dinner
300 guests
Ceremony, seated
150 guestsFrom the venue

Staying over

Sleeps
16 guests
Whole property to yourselves
Yes

House rules

Weddings held
All year
Exclusive use required
Yes
Planner required
Yes

Best weather to marry

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  1. January: out of season
  2. February: out of season
  3. March: good
  4. April: best
  5. May: best
  6. June: good
  7. July: out of season
  8. August: out of season
  9. September: best
  10. October: best
  11. November: out of season
  12. December: out of season
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Nearest airport
FCO, 75 min by carAisle estimate
Parking
Yes
Step-free access
Yes
Phone
0761 495220
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Reviews of Convento di San Francesco

“Wonderful!Semplicemente Spettacolare! A top level location for wedding and other ceremonies! High level management and super nice owners!”

Elias MeleRead the whole review on Google

4.6out of 5, from 183 Google reviews

Questions about the venue

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Can we hold both ceremony and reception at the venue?
Yes. The consecrated Church of San Francesco accommodates Catholic ceremonies on-site. Civil ceremonies can be performed in the cloister, refectory, or outdoor pine forest setting. Reception spaces are located throughout the convent with full dining and bar facilities.
What happens if weather affects outdoor plans?
All outdoor elements, appetizers, buffet, and seated dining, transfer indoors without modification. Ground-floor spaces handle appetizers and buffet service; the first-floor dining room seats 280 with full air conditioning.
Is accommodation included?
The convent provides 16 on-site beds across three structures. Additional guest accommodation is available at nearby hotels and non-hotel facilities with organized coaching services between venues.
Do we need to use the venue's wedding planner?
Yes. The convent requires coordination through their in-house wedding planners, who manage all suppliers and event logistics. A 30% deposit secures your booking.
How far is Rome?
Rome's main airports are 107 kilometers away, approximately 1 hour 15 minutes by road, allowing guests easy access for arrival and departure.

A sample wedding weekend

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Friday (arrival day) · day 01
  • 15:00 - 18:00Guest arrival; accommodation check-in at convent and nearby facilities; welcome reception on grounds
Saturday (wedding day) · day 02
  • 10:00 - 11:00Ceremony in Church of San Francesco or outdoor cloister/forest setting
  • 11:30 - 13:00Aperitivo with champagne fountain; appetizers and mingling in ground-floor spaces
  • 13:00 - 14:30Seated lunch service in first-floor dining room (280 capacity)
  • 15:00 - 17:00Afternoon break; lawn games or rest period; optional refreshments
  • 18:00 - 23:00Evening reception with dinner service, music/dancing, pizza party, dessert and coffee service
Sunday (departure day) · day 03
  • 09:00 - 12:00Breakfast and checkout; coaching service departures to airports

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Sources and booking notes

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  • Seated dinner: 300 guests

    “For winter receptions or in case of adverse weather conditions, Il Convento offers also internal rooms, fully air conditioned and equipped with wire radio, with a capacity of 300 guests.”
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  • Sleeps: 16 guests

    “Total of 16 beds divided into three different structures, including newlyweds room”
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  • Whole property to yourselves: Yes

    “L’intero complesso è messo a disposizione del cliente in esclusiva e può ospitare all’interno delle grandi sale, dotate di climatizzazione e filodiffusione, fino a 300 persone.”
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  • Legal ceremony on site: Yes

    “Civil ceremonies can be held in the Chapter House.”
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  • Chapel on site: Yes

    “The church, dedicated to St. Francis, is characterized by a minimal style: it has a single nave and two side chapels.”
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  • Outdoor ceremony: Yes

    “Civil ceremonies can be held in our charming, antique pine forest.”
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  • Indoor option if it rains: Yes

    “For winter receptions or in case of adverse weather conditions, Il Convento offers also internal rooms, fully air conditioned and equipped with wire radio, with a capacity of 300 guests.”
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  • In-house catering: No

    “Disponi di un servizio di ristorazione interno? No”
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  • Outside caterers allowed: Yes

    “È possibile affittare solamente la struttura, senza il servizio catering? Sì”
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  • Price: From €5,200 venue fee

    “Prices starts from €5200, according to the days of the week and season.”
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  • Nights the booking must cover: 2 nights

    “Prices are with taxes/vat included Minimum stay of two nights only during weekends with final cleaning included Venue offer a wide range of services to personalise your wedding, including an open bar, ice cream cart, champagne fountain, and pizza party, to be quoted according to your wishes.”
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  • Venue fee: €5,200

    “Prices starts from €5200, according to the days of the week and season.”
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  • Included: VAT and cleaning

    “Prices are with taxes/vat included Minimum stay of two nights only during weekends with final cleaning included Venue offer a wide range of services to personalise your wedding, including an open bar, ice cream cart, champagne fountain, and pizza party, to be quoted according to your wishes.”
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  • Weddings held: All year

    “L’ampiezza degli spazi consente di realizzare eventi in ogni periodo dell’anno, offrendo uno spettacolare scenario tra i fiori della primavera cosi come sotto le nevi dell’inverno.”
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  • Exclusive use required: Yes

    “Ospiti più di un evento al giorno? No”
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  • Planner required: Yes

    “It is necessary to use the venues wedding planners to coordinate the entire event and also the various suppliers.”
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  • Parking: Yes

    “## Private parking area for up to 100 cars”
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  • Step-free access: Yes

    “Su entrambe i piani sono disponibili i servizi igienici dotati di acqua calda e fasciatoio con accesso per disabili al piano terra.”
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  • Reception indoors: Yes

    “Developed around the Dormitory – which is the largest one – they are all currently used for indoor receptions.”
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  • Reception outdoors: Yes

    “Set in a 24 acres centuries-old park, which can be used both for civil ceremonies and al fresco reception, our location is the ideal destination for those who are looking for privacy and relax in a charming atmosphere.”
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  • Swimming pool: Yes

    “The area is equipped with a swimming pool, a wood-fired oven and a barbeque.”
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  • Gardens: Yes

    “Shady and adorned with beautiful flowers, the garden is used for the meet and greet of the guests.”
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  • Private grounds: Yes

    “The monastery is located in a private estate in Gallese, a lovely village nestled between Rome and Tuscany and not far from the neighboring Umbria.”
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  • Historic building: Yes

    “Nestled between Rome and Tuscany, Il Convento di San Francesco dates back to 1555, when it was built by the Order of Capuchin Friars Minor.”
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About €26,000for 80 guestsAisle estimate

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