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.
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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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)
The wedding season
A sample wedding weekend
See the day-by-day outline+
Use this as a starting point and adapt it to your bookings and guests.
- 5:00–7:00 PMCheck-in; guests settle into castle and farmhouse bedrooms; welcome drinks on terrace
- 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)
- 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
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
Seated dinner: 50 guests
“It can host up to 50 guests for seated dining or 24 for dining and dancing.”
Read the source for seated dinnerRooms: 11 rooms
“11 air-conditioned bedrooms and suites, plenty of space for your family and friends.”
Read the source for roomsWhole property to yourselves: Yes
“Available for exclusive rentals, with daily housekeeping, breakfast service and a private chef.”
Read the source for whole property to yourselvesIndoor option if it rains: Yes
“Our historic barn makes a perfect plan B in case of bad weather.”
Read the source for indoor option if it rainsOutside caterers allowed: Yes
“We are happy to work with wedding planners and external caterers, or for an additional fee can help organise your event.”
Read the source for outside caterers allowed