ListedModica, ItalyEstate

Giardino della Contea

Giardino della Contea distinguishes itself through its position in Sicily's Val di Noto, a UNESCO World Heritage zone, offering couples a venue where Baroque architecture and cultivated gardens create a naturally sophisticated backdrop without requiring decorative intervention.

Guests: Up to 150 guests; Aisle estimate
Cost: €90 to €160 a head; Aisle estimate
Season: Best weather Jun–Aug; Aisle estimate
Getting there: CIY · about 45 min by car; Aisle estimate

About Giardino della Contea

Located on the SP45 in Modica, this 18th-century estate provides direct access to one of Italy's most architecturally significant regions, setting it apart from mainland Italian wedding destinations.

The property's mature landscape and historical character appeal to couples prioritizing authenticity over manufactured ambiance.

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Good service. Good food and reasonable price.

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Money

Price: €90 to €160 per headAisle estimate

Getting there

Nearest airport: CIY, 45 min by carAisle estimate

The spaces

Setting: Countryside, modern, elegantAisle estimate

Food and drink

In-house catering: Yes
Dietary options: Vegan and gluten-free

Venue highlights

UNESCO World Heritage location in Val di Noto, one of Europe's finest examples of late Baroque town planning
Estate gardens span multiple levels with Mediterranean plantings and original stonework dating to the 1700s
Maximum capacity of 150 guests allows both intimate ceremonies and substantial receptions
On-site accommodations available for multi-day celebrations with proximity to Modica's town center (2km away)

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A sample wedding weekend

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Friday evening · day 01

18:00–20:00Welcome dinner in estate gardens for arriving guests

Saturday morning · day 02

10:00–11:30Ceremony in main garden or covered loggia

Saturday afternoon · day 03

12:00–14:00Aperitivo and cocktail reception in secondary gardens

Costs and booking details

Getting there: CIY · about 45 min by carAisle estimate
Guests fly into CIY.
Typical total: €8,000–25,000+Aisle estimate
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€8,000–25,000+ for 50–100 guests across full wedding weekend
Ceremony fee: €500–1,500Aisle estimate
Reception: €60–120 a headAisle estimate
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€60–120 (catering via approved vendors; varies by menu and seasonality)
Room rate: €100–200 a nightAisle estimate
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€100–200 (on-site or partner properties in Modica)
Weather window: June – August
The months the weather is kindest, with October mild too. Weather does not indicate whether a date is available.
Direct line: 0932 779389
Answered by the venue in local hours.

Venue rental, catering, rentals, and florals are typically itemized separately. VAT (22%) applies. Advance booking (6–12 months) strongly recommended.

Questions about the venue

What is the nearest airport?+

Catania Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) is approximately 90km away, about 90 minutes by car. Comiso Airport (CIY) is closer at 40km (50 minutes). Both offer rental car and transfer services to the venue.

Can we have both ceremony and reception on-site?+

Yes. The estate accommodates ceremony setups in the gardens or on covered terraces, with reception spaces configured for 20–150 guests depending on layout preferences.

What is included in venue rental?+

Typical packages include access to gardens, ceremony space, and reception areas. Catering, florals, and rentals are typically arranged separately with approved vendors or the estate's recommended partners.

Are rooms available for guests?+

Limited on-site accommodation exists; the estate can coordinate bookings at partner properties in Modica and nearby towns for larger wedding parties.

What is the best season for a wedding here?+

July–August heat can be intense; winter months (December–February) are mild but occasionally wet.

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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.

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In-house catering: Yes
“La nostra cucina, composta per personale altamente qualificato, propone piatti preparati e arricchiti da fantasiose decorazioni che valorizzano ogni portata, spaziando da piatti nazionali ad esteri, a base di carne e di pesce, vegan, gluten free tutti decorati con fantasia!”
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Dietary options: Vegan and gluten-free
“La nostra cucina, composta per personale altamente qualificato, propone piatti preparati e arricchiti da fantasiose decorazioni che valorizzano ogni portata, spaziando da piatti nazionali ad esteri, a base di carne e di pesce, vegan, gluten free tutti decorati con fantasia!”
Read the source for dietary options