I Luoghi di Pitti - Masseria San Giovanni
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.
I Luoghi di Pitti - Masseria San Giovanni is an estate destination wedding venue in Altamura, Italy, hosting up to 350 guests (Aisle estimate) in the $$$ price range, reached from Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI), 35 minutes. Best months: June, July, August, October.
About I Luoghi di Pitti - Masseria San Giovanni
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.
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From the moment we first saw this amazing venue, we knew it was something truly special and perfect for our destination wedding (coming from the US).
Isabel Deluna · read the whole review on Google →Capacity, rooms and facilities
The ceremony
- Legal ceremony on site
- Yes
- Outdoor ceremony
- Yes
Money
- Price
- €8,000 to €15,000 for the whole property, per nightAisle estimate
- Included
- Rooms, ceremony space, furniture, cleaning, VAT, drinks, reception space, breakfast, catering, staff, a coordinator and serviceFrom the venue
- Not included
- DrinksFrom the venue
House rules
- Exclusive use required
- Yes
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- BRI, 35 min by carAisle estimate
The spaces
- Setting
- Countryside, historic, elegantAisle estimate
Venue highlights
- 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 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
The wedding season
A sample wedding weekend
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- 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
- 12:00 PMCocktail reception on grounds or Veranda; bar, light bites, photo opportunities
- 1:30 PMSit-down reception in main indoor hall; multi-course menu, toasts, dancing
- 11:00 AMOptional late breakfast; guest departure
Costs and booking details
- Getting there
- BRI · about 35 min by carAisle estimate
Guests fly into Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport.
- Typical total
- €18,000–35,000+Aisle estimate
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€18,000–€35,000+ for 80 guests over two nights (€10k venue + €12k–€16k catering at €150pp + €2k SIAE + rooms + VAT 22%)
- Ceremony fee
- IncludedAisle estimate
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Included in venue buyout (civil); €0 additional for chapel ceremony
- Reception
- €150–200+ a headAisle estimate
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€150–€200+ (food €150 + wine, plus service, depending on menu tier)
- 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
- 080 314 0078
Answered by the venue in local hours.
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.
Questions about the venue
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.
Could this be your venue?
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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
“I Luoghi di Pitti sono casa comunale dal 22 giugno 2016.”
Read the source for legal ceremony on siteOutdoor ceremony: Yes
“Potrai svolgere qui la cerimonia del rito civile nella tua location preferita: dai giardini per un open space suggestivo agli ipogei per un momento più intimo e raccolto.”
Read the source for outdoor ceremonyExclusive use required: Yes
“La struttura ospita un solo matrimonio al giorno per garantire l’esclusività del tuo evento.”
Read the source for exclusive use required