RADICEPURA - Horticultural Park is a garden destination wedding venue in Giarre, Italy, hosting 20 to 150 guests in the $$$ price range, reached from Catania Fontanarossa Airport (CTA), 45-60 minutes by car. Best months: June, July, August, October.
RADICEPURA - Horticultural Park
Guests arrive at a working horticultural park in Sicily where 8 hectares of cultivated gardens create distinct backdrops for each celebration moment.
About RADICEPURA - Horticultural Park
Guests arrive at a working horticultural park in Sicily where 8 hectares of cultivated gardens create distinct backdrops for each celebration moment.
From the entrance through manicured grounds to ceremony spaces surrounded by flowering plants and local Mediterranean flora, attendees experience the landscape as an active participant in your event.
The venue transforms seasonal harvests and garden rhythms into a living, breathing setting that changes throughout the day.
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Radicepura is one of the most unique Botanic gardens I've visited. Beautifully designed and arranged, a true oasis in an otherwise sparsely vegetative landscape of Sicily. Quite expansive with a nice collection of outdoor spaces.
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Getting there
- Nearest airport
- CTA, 60 min by carAisle estimate
The spaces
- Setting
- CountrysideAisle estimate
Venue highlights
- 8-hectare working horticultural park with multiple ceremony and reception zones
- Google rating of 4.6/5 from verified visitors
- Located in Giarre, Sicily, gateway to Mount Etna region with UNESCO-listed landscapes nearby
- Year-round botanical diversity including citrus groves, flowering plants, and Mediterranean vegetation
The wedding season
A sample wedding weekend
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- AfternoonGuest arrival in Giarre; hotel check-in; evening aperitivo at venue or local restaurant
- 10:00 AMGuests arrive at RADICEPURA; welcome with prosecco in garden lounge area
- 11:30 AMCeremony in primary garden space surrounded by flowering borders and pathways
- 12:30 PMCocktail hour, guests stroll through secondary garden zones with Sicilian aperitivi
- 2:00 PMSeated reception lunch in covered or open garden dining area
- 5:00 PMCake cutting and toasts; guests relax in garden lounges
- 7:30 PMEvening light fades; dessert and dancing concludes by 11:00 PM
- MorningOptional garden breakfast or farewell brunch before guest departures
Costs and booking details
- Getting there
- CTA · 45-60 minutes by car
Guests fly into Catania Fontanarossa Airport.
- Typical total
- €4,500-12,000+Aisle estimate
Costs vary significantly based on guest count, season, catering vendor, and décor choices. Request formal quote from https://www.radicepura.it/ with your specific date and headcount.
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€4,500-12,000+ for 60 guests (venue + catering + accommodations)
- Ceremony fee
- €800-2,000Aisle estimate
A one-time licence and setup fee, paid to the venue.
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€800-2,000 (contact venue for exact rates)
- Reception
- €50-85 / headAisle estimate
A seated dinner with wine and service, by headcount.
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€50-85 (catering costs additional; venue rental separate)
- Room rate
- €70-180 / nightAisle estimate
A standard room in the wedding window. Group rates on request.
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€70-180 in Giarre area hotels
- Weather window
- June – August, October
The 4 months the weather is kindest. Weather does not indicate whether a date is available.
- Direct line
- 095 964154
Answered by the venue in local hours.
Questions about the venue
Can we have both ceremony and reception on the grounds?+
Yes. The 8-hectare park provides multiple distinct areas, guests can move through different garden zones for ceremony, cocktails, and dining, with pathways connecting each space.
Is the venue weather-dependent?+
The park operates outdoors year-round. Sicily's climate is Mediterranean with mild winters, but you should confirm seasonal rainfall patterns and discuss contingency tent options with the venue directly.
Are accommodations available on-site?+
RADICEPURA is a horticultural park, not a hotel. Giarre and nearby towns offer lodging options within 5-15 minutes. The venue can recommend partner hotels for guest blocks.
Can we see the gardens before booking?+
The park is open to public visits. Book a tour through their website at https://www.radicepura.it/ to evaluate ceremony spaces and seasonal plantings.
What catering options exist?+
Contact the venue directly, most Italian garden venues allow external caterers or partner with approved vendors familiar with outdoor garden logistics.
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.