Castello di Vincigliata
A romantically restored medieval castle in the Fiesole hills, all stone halls, ramparts and gardens, with Florence a quarter of an hour below.
Vincigliata is the fairytale Tuscan castle done with taste. It was rebuilt in the 19th century in the medieval manner and now hosts weddings for exclusive use, with courtyards, halls, terraces and gardens that give a celebration both grandeur and a sense of history. The hilltop setting near Fiesole puts the city within easy reach while keeping the day private and elevated.
It seats a generous but not vast wedding, so it rewards a couple who want a castle and the Tuscan hills without sacrificing intimacy, guided by a planner who knows the property and Florence.
Castello di Vincigliata is a restored medieval castle in the hills of Fiesole, around fifteen minutes from central Florence, hired for exclusive use. It holds an outdoor ceremony for up to around 200 and a reception for up to around 150, with indoor halls as a backup for up to 150. Hire is by tailored quote rather than a fixed published rate. It suits a grand but intimate castle celebration. Confirm capacity, the current cost and the ceremony options directly with the venue.
Stone halls, ramparts and Tuscan hills.
Style and setting
Castello di Vincigliata sits on a hilltop in the wooded hills of Fiesole, just above Florence. The castle was rebuilt in the 19th century in the medieval style and has frescoed halls, stone courtyards, ramparts and gardens, with cypress and olive groves surrounding it. The mood is romantic and historic, the kind of fairytale castle couples picture when they imagine a Tuscan wedding, and the setting is private and elevated above the city.
Capacity
The castle holds an outdoor ceremony for up to around 200 guests and an outdoor reception for up to around 150, with the indoor halls available as a weather backup for up to 150. It is generous in scale yet keeps the intimacy of a private castle. Confirm the exact figures for your chosen layout with the venue.
Exclusive use
Vincigliata is hired for exclusive use, so the whole castle, its gardens, halls and terraces are yours for the celebration with complete privacy. The ceremony, the aperitivo and the dinner can move through different spaces across the property as the day unfolds.
What it costs
Vincigliata is priced by tailored quote rather than a fixed published rate, with the figure depending on the season, the guest count and the spaces used. As an indicative December 2025 guide, a full castle wedding here, once exclusive use, catering, decor, lighting and production are added, commonly runs well into six figures. Treat any figure as indicative and confirm the current cost directly with the venue.
Ask about Vincigliata.
We will check availability for your date, share a realistic all in cost and introduce a planner who knows the castle and Florence. We reply within two business days and it costs you nothing.
A castle wedding rewards a planner who knows Tuscany.
An exclusive use castle means building catering, florals, lighting and production across a historic property, where a planner who knows Florence's suppliers and the venue's rhythms is essential. We will pair you with a planner experienced in Tuscany and at Vincigliata specifically.
Wedding planners in TuscanyVincigliata, answered.
How many guests can Vincigliata host?
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The castle holds an outdoor ceremony for up to around 200 and a reception for up to around 150, with the indoor halls available as a backup for up to 150. Confirm the exact figures for your layout with the venue.
Is the castle ours alone?
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Yes, Vincigliata is hired for exclusive use, so the whole castle, its gardens, halls and terraces are yours for the celebration with complete privacy. Confirm the hire window and access times with the venue.
How much does a wedding here cost?
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Vincigliata is priced by tailored quote rather than a fixed published rate. As an indicative December 2025 guide, a full castle wedding here commonly runs well into six figures once exclusive use, catering, decor and production are added. Confirm the current cost with the venue.
How close is it to Florence?
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The castle is in the hills of Fiesole, around fifteen minutes from central Florence by car, so guests can stay in the city and travel up for the celebration. The hilltop approach is part of the drama, so plan transfers.
When is the best time to marry here?
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May, June and September give warm days and long evenings with the hills at their best. July and August can be very hot in Tuscany, so the shoulder months are kinder for an outdoor castle celebration.
Photography is licensed stock from Unsplash, shown to evoke the setting. It does not depict the venue itself.
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