Palazzo al Piano
Palazzo al Piano is a castle venue in Tuscany's Val d'Orcia region where guests arrive to a working estate spanning manicured grounds and a historic borgo.
Palazzo al Piano is a castle destination wedding venue in Sovicille, Italy, hosting 20 to 300 guests in the $$$ price range, reached from Siena (SAR), 20 minutes. Best months: June, July, August, September.
About Palazzo al Piano
Palazzo al Piano is a castle venue in Tuscany's Val d'Orcia region where guests arrive to a working estate spanning manicured grounds and a historic borgo.
The 12-bedroom castle sleeps your inner circle while the adjacent Borgo Casine provides 13 additional rooms, allowing most of your wedding party to stay on-site.
You'll have the property exclusively, with ceremonies held outdoors or in the 300m² indoor hall, receptions flowing between terracotta courtyards and candlelit gardens, and dancing permitted until 1 AM, or 3 AM with an extension fee.
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We just had our wedding event here and were incredibly happy with the people, service and location. The weather was warm in June, and perfect for a Tuscan wedding. The views are incredible too.
Hannah Burns · read the whole review on Google →Capacity, rooms and facilities
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- SAR, 20 min by carAisle estimate
The spaces
- Setting
- CountrysideAisle estimate
Venue highlights
- Exclusive venue rental with 25 on-site beds across castle and borgo
- 300m² indoor hall accommodates 150–160 guests in wet weather; outdoor capacity up to 300
- Civil and non-Catholic religious ceremonies licensed on-site
- 45 Google reviews averaging 4.9/5 stars
The wedding season
A sample wedding weekend
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- 4:00 PMFirst guests arrive; check-in to castle and borgo rooms
- 7:00 PMWelcome dinner in courtyard or dining hall
- 8:00 AMBreakfast served; hair and makeup begins
- 3:00 PMGuests gather; ceremony begins outdoors
- 5:00 PMCocktail hour on grounds
Costs and booking details
- Getting there
- SAR · about 20 min by carAisle estimate
Guests fly into Siena.
- Typical total
- €18,000–24,000Aisle estimate
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€18,000–24,000 for venue + 2–3 nights exclusive use + breakfast, plus catering, flowers, music, and guest accommodation beyond the 25 on-site beds
- Ceremony fee
- IncludedAisle estimate
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Included in exclusive rental
- Reception
- On request
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Variable (depends on external caterer chosen)
- Room rate
- On request
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Included in exclusive venue rental; additional guests use nearby farmhouses or Siena hotels
- Weather window
- June – September
The months the weather is kindest. Weather does not indicate whether a date is available.
- Direct line
- 376 232 0983
Answered by the venue in local hours.
Midweek (Mon–Thurs): €18,000 (2 nights) or €21,000 (3 nights). Weekend (Fri–Sun): €19,000 (2 nights) or €24,000 (3 nights). Breakfast included. Additional days for setup/breakdown: €1,650 per day (8-hour maximum). Music extension to 3 AM: €330/hour. No Catholic ceremonies on-site.
Questions about the venue
Can we hold our ceremony at Palazzo al Piano?+
Yes. Civil ceremonies and some religious ceremonies (excluding Catholic rites) are licensed on-site. You may also arrange an external officiant; enquire about regulations regarding use of specific locations within the castle.
What if weather turns bad during an outdoor reception?+
The venue has a 300m² internal hall that holds 150–160 guests. This is backup for ceremonies or receptions, though you'll need to adjust your guest count or plan logistics accordingly.
Can we bring our own caterer?+
Absolutely. Palazzo al Piano welcomes external caterers with no supplier restrictions, so you can hire the chef or team of your choice.
How many guests can the venue hold?+
Plan A (outdoor) accommodates up to 300 guests. Plan B (using the indoor hall or a hybrid setup) accommodates up to 180 guests.
Is there accommodation for our guests?+
The castle has 12 bedrooms and the Borgo Casine has 13, totalling 25 beds on-site. Additional farmhouse accommodation sits 2 km away, and a five-star resort is 8–10 km distant. The nearby city of Siena offers many other lodging options.
How late can the party run?+
Music and dancing are permitted until 1 AM indoors and outdoors. You can extend to 3 AM for €330 per additional hour.
How do guests get there?+
Siena airport is 17 km away (approximately 20 minutes by car). Florence airport is 80 km away (approximately 1 hour 10 minutes). Most guests will rent a car or arrange a private transfer.
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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.