La Fortezza Alta is a hotel destination wedding venue in Avigliano Umbro, Italy, hosting 20 to 150 guests in the $$$ price range, reached from Perugia Sant'Egidio Airport (PEG), 90 minutes. Best months: June, July, August, November.
La Fortezza Alta
Perched at 400 meters elevation in Umbria's rolling countryside, La Fortezza Alta commands sweeping views across the Val di Chiana toward distant hilltop towns.
About La Fortezza Alta
Perched at 400 meters elevation in Umbria's rolling countryside, La Fortezza Alta commands sweeping views across the Val di Chiana toward distant hilltop towns.
This fortified hotel occupies a restored medieval stronghold, its stone walls and terraced grounds offering both dramatic backdrops and intimate spaces for ceremonies and receptions.
Period architecture blends with contemporary hospitality, creating a setting where history and celebration intersect.
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Money
- Price
- €110 to €180 per headAisle estimate
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- PEG, 90 min by carAisle estimate
The spaces
- Setting
- Countryside, historic, elegant
Venue highlights
- Medieval fortress dating to the 14th century, fully restored and operational as a luxury hotel
- Elevation of 400 meters provides panoramic views across Umbrian countryside and surrounding valleys
- On-site accommodation for up to 80 guests in period rooms and suites within the fortress walls
- Multiple ceremony and reception spaces including stone courtyards, terraced gardens, and historic halls
The wedding season
A sample wedding weekend
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- 18:00-21:00Guest arrival, check-in, welcome cocktail on terraces
- 10:00-11:00Ceremony in stone courtyard or garden
- 11:00-13:00Aperitivo and photos on terraces
- 13:00-15:00Seated lunch reception in historic hall
- 15:00-18:00Guest leisure time; optional activities or siesta
- 19:00-22:00Dinner and dancing in main hall or courtyard (weather permitting)
- 09:00-11:00Optional farewell breakfast buffet
Costs and booking details
- Getting there
- PEG · about 1 h 30 by carAisle estimate
Guests fly into Perugia Sant'Egidio Airport.
- Typical total
- €18,000-35,000Aisle estimate
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€18,000-35,000 for 75 guests with 2 nights lodging (mid-range scenario)
- Ceremony fee
- €2,000-3,500Aisle estimate
- Reception
- €85-120 a headAisle estimate
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€85-120 (food, beverage, service)
- Room rate
- €150-300 a nightAisle estimate
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€150-300 (room rate varies by season and room category)
- 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
- 349 558 3234
Answered by the venue in local hours.
Multi-day packages and off-season discounts available. Typically 50% deposit required to secure date, balance due 60 days prior.
Questions about the venue
What is the maximum guest capacity?+
La Fortezza Alta can accommodate up to 150 guests across ceremony and reception spaces, with lodging for approximately 80 guests on-site.
Are there multiple ceremony locations?+
Yes. Couples can choose outdoor ceremonies in the terraced gardens, stone courtyard ceremonies, or indoor ceremonies within the historic halls, depending on weather and preference.
What does the venue provide?+
The hotel provides venue spaces, on-site accommodation, and coordinated catering through their restaurant. Couples typically hire external wedding planners and florists to customize décor.
What is the nearest town?+
Avigliano Umbro is the closest town, approximately 2 km away. The larger city of Montepulciano is about 25 km south.
Can we arrange a multi-day wedding experience?+
Absolutely. Most couples utilize 2-3 days, taking advantage of on-site lodging, allowing welcome dinners, rehearsal events, and post-wedding brunches.
Could this be your venue?
Ask about your plans, pricing and availability. You do not need a fixed date yet.
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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
Setting: Countryside, historic, elegant
“Nel cuore della campagna umbra, tra paesaggi senza tempo e atmosfere autentiche, la Fortezza Alta accoglie il vostro giorno più speciale in una cornice di rara eleganza e suggestione.”
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