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Torre Palazzone

Torre Palazzone is a fortified medieval estate in the rolling hills of Tuscany where your guests arrive to find themselves genuinely alone, 22 can sleep within the stone walls themselves, another 22 nearby.

Torre Palazzone is an estate destination wedding venue in Sovicille, Italy, hosting 50 at dinner in the $$$ price range, reached from Florence (Peretola) (FLR), 1 hour 10 minutes. Best months: June, July, August, September.

Guests
50 at dinner
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Rooms
11 rooms
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Exclusive use
€9,000 to €18,000 a night
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Season
Best weather Jun–Sep
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Getting there
FLR · about 1 h 10 by car
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About Torre Palazzone

Torre Palazzone is a fortified medieval estate in the rolling hills of Tuscany where your guests arrive to find themselves genuinely alone, 22 can sleep within the stone walls themselves, another 22 nearby.

Your wedding happens on your own terms across restored barns, terraces, and a 16-bedroom castle, with a private chef cooking only for your group and time measured in unhurried days rather than hours.

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Spectacular Palace and wedding venue! The food and staff were excellent.

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Capacity, rooms and facilities

Capacity

Seated dinner
50 guests

Staying over

Rooms
11 rooms
Whole property to yourselves
Yes

The ceremony

Indoor option if it rains
Yes

Money

Price
€9,000 to €18,000 for the whole property, per nightAisle estimate

Getting there

Nearest airport
FLR, 70 min by carAisle estimate

The spaces

Setting
Countryside, historic, elegantAisle estimate

Food and drink

Outside caterers allowed
Yes

Venue highlights

  • Sleep 22 guests on-site across 8 air-conditioned bedrooms in the castle and 2 in the farmhouse annexe, each with en suite bathrooms
  • Private chef available for groups up to 22; external catering required for larger celebrations
  • Historic barn accommodates 50 diners indoors with adjacent paved terrace for marquee expansion
  • Medieval abbey church (Pieve di San Giovanni Battista) 6 minutes away; civil ceremonies at Siena's Piazza del Campo (25 min) or ruined San Galgano Abbey (30 min)

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A sample wedding weekend

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Day 1 (arrival) · day 01
  • 5:00–7:00 PMCheck-in; guests settle into castle and farmhouse bedrooms; welcome drinks on terrace
Day 2 · day 02
  • 10:00 AMOptional rehearsal or informal gathering
  • 3:00 PMCeremony at nearby medieval abbey or Siena civil venue
  • 6:00 PMAperitivo on paved terrace
  • 8:00 PMDinner with private chef in historic barn or outdoors (weather permitting)
Day 3 · day 03
  • All dayLeisure; Tuscan exploration, spa time, group activities
  • EveningOptional second dinner or casual gathering

Costs and booking details

Getting there
FLR · about 1 h 10 by carAisle estimate

Guests fly into Florence (Peretola).

Weather window
June – September

The months the weather is kindest. Weather does not indicate whether a date is available.

Direct line
07736 666992

Answered by the venue in local hours.

Questions about the venue

Can we bring our own caterer?+

For weddings up to 22 guests with the in-house planner, the private chef is required. If you hire an external wedding planner, you have full freedom to choose your own caterer. For any event over 22 guests, external catering is mandatory.

Is the property wheelchair accessible?+

Torre Palazzone is a historical property with uneven external flooring. One ground floor bedroom suite is available with a wheelchair ramp, toilet frame, and shower stool on request. The main dining space sits up 5 interior stairs. Discuss accessibility needs when booking.

What's the closest airport?+

Florence Airport is 90km away (1 hour 10 minutes by car). Pisa Airport is 125km away (1 hour 40 minutes).

How many guests can the estate hold?+

Up to 50 guests for ceremony and reception without additional infrastructure. The venue can accommodate larger numbers with an external marquee and portable toilets.

What if weather turns bad?+

The historic barn provides covered dining for up to 50 guests. A paved terrace adjacent to the barn is suitable for marquee installation, giving you flexible indoor-outdoor options.

Where do additional guests stay?+

An agriturismo within walking distance accommodates up to 20 more guests (subject to availability). Many other hotels and B&Bs are a short drive away.

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Sources and booking notes

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