RADICEPURA - HorticulturalPark
Guests arrive at a working horticultural park in Sicily where 8 hectares of cultivated gardens create distinct backdrops for each celebration moment.
- Ceremony
- 20 seated
- Reception
- 150 seated
- Nearest airport
- CTA · 45-60 minutes by car
- Price range
- $$$
- Rating
- 4.6 /5 · 1,216
RADICEPURA - Horticultural Park is a garden destination wedding venue in Giarre, Italy, hosting 20 to 150 guests in the $$$ price range, reached from Catania Fontanarossa Airport (CTA), 45-60 minutes by car.
RADICEPURA - Horticultural Park in Giarre.
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.
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. The plant species here are very unique and in their most mature with some of the most curious of form, fruit, foliage and flora.
4 notes, from the desk.
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
Check availability.
Choose a day from the calendar.
We hold dates in pencil. A first note comes back within two business days.
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.
- 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
Things worth knowing.
CTA · 45-60 minutes by car
Guests fly into Catania Fontanarossa Airport. The desk arranges every transfer.
€4,500-12,000
Costs vary significantly based on guest count, season, catering vendor, and décor choices. Off-season (November-March) may offer lower rates. Request formal quote from https://www.radicepura.it/ with your specific date and headcount.
€800-2,000
A one-time licence and setup fee, paid to the venue.
€50-85 / head
A seated dinner with wine and service, by headcount.
€70-180 / night
A standard room in the wedding window. Group rates on request.
095 964154
Answered by the venue in local hours. The desk picks up otherwise.
Asked along the way.
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.
Hold dates at RADICEPURA - Horticultural Park.
A note to the desk with a rough season and guest count. We hold dates in pencil for three weeks before confirmation. A reply comes within two business days, from a person by name.