I Luoghi di Pitti - Masseria SanGiovanni
I Luoghi di Pitti – Masseria San Giovanni stands apart for its dual licensing: a registered civil registry office since 2016, permitting legally binding ceremonies on-site, combined with a deconsecrated chapel for symbolic rites.
- Guests
- 20–350
- Nearest airport
- BRI · 35 minutes
- Open season
- June – October
- Price range
- $$$
- Google rating
- 4.6 /5 · 1,351
I Luoghi di Pitti - Masseria San Giovanni is an estate destination wedding venue in Altamura, Italy, hosting 20 to 350 guests in the $$$ price range, reached from Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI), 35 minutes. Best months: June, July, August, October.
I Luoghi di Pitti - Masseria San Giovanni in Altamura, open June–October.
I Luoghi di Pitti – Masseria San Giovanni stands apart for its dual licensing: a registered civil registry office since 2016, permitting legally binding ceremonies on-site, combined with a deconsecrated chapel for symbolic rites.
This 16th-century Puglian estate operates on exclusive-use terms with accommodation for up to 25 guests within its restored stone walls, offering 350-person indoor capacity across multiple weather-resistant spaces—archway halls, underground caves, and a historic ice house—eliminating the need for contingency venues.
Visited professionally and also had the opportunity to stay on the estate while planning an upcoming event. What stands out immediately at I Luoghi di Pitti is the warmth of the hospitality combined with the scale and versatility of the property itself. The service throughout the stay felt genuinely attentive and exceptionally well managed, with a team that is welcoming, highly trained, and clearly experienced in hosting refined private events and destination celebrations. The estate offers an impressive variety of spaces, each with its own atmosphere, allowing weddings and parties to unfold across several settings without repetition. Particularly strong for multi-day celebrations where different events require distinct moods and experiences across one property. The food, presentation, and overall upkeep of the estate were all of a very high standard, creating an experience that feels polished yet relaxed rather than overly formal. Especially well suited to both intimate celebrations and larger destination weddings requiring flexibility, privacy, and a strong guest experience throughout the weekend.
4 notes on the house.
Licensed civil registry office since 2016; conduct legally binding ceremonies on the property without external town hall transfers
Accommodates up to 350 guests indoors across five distinct climate-controlled spaces; outdoor capacity extends beyond, with seamless indoor-outdoor transitions
On-site lodging: 10 individually designed rooms (3 suites, 6 superior, 1 single) sleep up to 25 guests within the estate's historic perimeter
Two-night minimum exclusive-use buyout starts at €10,000 + VAT; wedding menus begin at €150 per person with wine included
Best held in June, July, August.
The months the weather — and the local rhythm — is kindest to a stay at I Luoghi di Pitti - Masseria San Giovanni.
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How the weekend usually runs.
Yours will be different — nothing below is required. Every planning begins with the three meals you most want to eat, and builds outward.
- 3:00 PM onwardsGuest arrival and check-in; welcome aperitivo on grounds or Veranda
- 7:00 PMPre-event dinner; informal gathering, group mingling, property tour (if desired)
- 10:30 AMCivil or symbolic ceremony in chapel or Archway Hall; guest seating, photography
Things worth knowing.
BRI · 35 minutes
Guests fly into Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport.
€18,000
Exclusive-use buyout minimum €10,000 + 22% VAT. Payment: 30% deposit, 30% one month before, 40% seven days prior. Pre-event gathering (day before) usually included; optional exemption incurs extra fee. Final proposal varies by guest count, date, and services.
€0
A one-time licence and setup fee, paid to the venue.
€150 / head
A seated dinner with wine and service, by headcount.
€80 / night
A standard room in the wedding window. Group rates on request.
June – October
4 viable months. Shoulder dates soften the light and the rates.
Figures are estimates, modeled from regional rates and public sources — not a quote from the house. Once the venue claims this page, their own rates take precedence.
Asked along the way.
Can we legally marry on the property?+
Yes. I Luoghi di Pitti is registered as a Casa Comunale (municipal office) and has hosted civil ceremonies on-site since 2016. No journey to a town hall is necessary. The deconsecrated chapel accommodates symbolic or religious ceremonies with local clergy.
What happens if it rains?+
The venue features five all-weather event spaces: an Archway Hall, Veranda, Portico, Underground Caves, and a historic Ice House. All are climate-controlled and air-conditioned. A virtual tour of each space is available to review the options before booking.
Do we have to stay the minimum two nights?+
Yes. The property is offered on exclusive-use basis with a mandatory two-night minimum stay. This includes accommodation for up to 25 guests and access to all on-site facilities.
Can we bring our own vendors—florist, photographer, music?+
Yes. The venue welcomes external suppliers provided they meet the masseria's standards of quality, elegance, discretion, and refined hospitality. Discuss specific vendors during booking.
What is the payment schedule?+
A 30% deposit secures the date, a further 30% is due one month before the event, and the remaining 40% is settled seven days prior to arrival.
Where do out-of-town guests stay?+
The estate accommodates 25 guests on-site. For additional lodging, Hotel Fuori Le Mura and Hotel San Nicola are 10–15 minutes away; the Matera Collection (8 boutique properties) is 30–40 minutes; UnaHotels MH Matera is 25 minutes.
Are there any mandatory fees beyond catering and accommodation?+
Yes. Italian law requires SIAE music licensing: €273–€385 for events up to 200 guests (depending on live or DJ), or €413–€583 for larger celebrations. Civil ceremony costs are included in the venue buyout.
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