Castello di Gargonza

An Entire Medieval Village for Your Tuscany Wedding: Castello di Gargonza, Between Siena and Arezzo

Castello di Gargonza is a 13th-century medieval hamlet and historic wedding venue located near Monte San Savino in the Province of Arezzo, Tuscany, Italy — set within 600 hectares of forests, olive groves, and vineyards in the Val di Chiana, between Siena and Arezzo. Available for exclusive hire, the castello accommodates wedding celebrations for up to 200 guests for ceremonies and receptions, with 49 rooms across the historic village buildings for up to 80 overnight guests. Winner of the Historic Hotels of Europe Castle Award in both 2013 and 2020, Gargonza is one of Tuscany’s most extraordinary and complete wedding destinations — an entire fortified medieval village, yours alone for your celebration.

Eight Centuries of History in a Living Medieval Village

Castello di Gargonza is a 13th-century fortified hamlet in Tuscany, meticulously restored and converted into a historic hotel while preserving its medieval village character — winner of the Historic Hotels of Europe Castle Award in 2013 and 2020.

The origins of Gargonza reach back to the 13th century, when the hamlet was established as a fortified hilltop settlement in the Arezzo countryside. For centuries it was home to farming communities working the surrounding land; by the 1960s the village had fallen quiet. The careful restoration that followed transformed the abandoned borgo into one of Italy’s most distinctive hospitality addresses, preserving cobbled lanes, stone towers, and centuries-old walls while introducing the comforts that make an extended stay possible. Today, Castello di Gargonza is a fully self-contained medieval village — and one of the most sought-after exclusive-use wedding venues in Tuscany.

Ceremony and Reception in a Fortified Tuscan Hamlet

Castello di Gargonza offers wedding ceremonies in an on-site private chapel and outdoor settings within the medieval village, with indoor and outdoor receptions for up to 200 guests across historic halls, courtyards, and panoramic terraces in Tuscany.

The castello’s variety of settings — all contained within the medieval walls — allows couples to move through their entire wedding day without leaving the village. From the private chapel for a religious ceremony to stone courtyards and panoramic terraces for al fresco cocktail hours, through to the historic halls for the wedding banquet, every moment takes place against a backdrop of authentic medieval Tuscany.

• The Private Chapel: An on-site Catholic chapel within the castle walls provides a deeply atmospheric setting for a religious ceremony — a rare feature that few Tuscan wedding venues can offer.
• Outdoor Courtyard & Terraces: The main courtyard and panoramic terraces overlook the Val di Chiana valley and the surrounding Tuscan hills, offering spectacular open-air settings for ceremonies, aperitivo receptions, and evening celebrations for up to 130 guests.
• The Upper Olive Press Cellars: The largest indoor event space — a beautifully converted historic cellar of 155 m² — accommodates up to 140 guests for seated receptions and wedding banquets.
• La Torre di Gargonza Restaurant: The castle’s restaurant seats up to 65 guests indoors, complemented by a 65-person Patio Lounge for more intimate dinners and post-ceremony celebrations.
• Exclusive Hire: The entire hamlet — all accommodation, all spaces, and all facilities — is available for exclusive hire, giving the wedding party and their guests the medieval village entirely to themselves for the duration of the celebration.

Accommodation Across a Medieval Village

Castello di Gargonza has 49 rooms spread across the historic houses of the medieval hamlet, accommodating up to 80 overnight wedding guests in comfort, classic, and superior categories — the entire village available for exclusive hire.

Accommodation at Gargonza is unlike any other hotel experience: guests are housed in the restored historic houses of the medieval village itself, with rooms and self-catering apartments distributed throughout the borgo rather than concentrated in a single building. The 30 core guest rooms span three categories — Comfort, Classic, and Superior — with units sleeping between 1 and 4 guests. The total village capacity of 49 rooms for up to 80 overnight guests makes Gargonza ideal for a full wedding weekend in which the couple’s closest family and friends share the entire medieval hamlet.

Authentic Tuscan Cuisine at La Torre di Gargonza

Wedding banquets at Castello di Gargonza are served in the on-site restaurant La Torre di Gargonza, offering authentic Tuscan cuisine prepared with regional ingredients and fully personalised wedding menus — with in-house catering across all event spaces.

The on-site restaurant La Torre di Gargonza brings together the flavours of the Arezzo countryside in menus that change with the seasons and draw on the estate’s own olive groves and vineyards. For wedding celebrations, the kitchen team works directly with couples to design personalised banquet menus rooted in Tuscan culinary tradition — from hand-rolled pasta and slow-braised Chianina beef to estate olive oil and local Sangiovese wines. In-house catering extends across all event spaces, ensuring a consistent quality of cuisine whether guests are seated in the cellar hall or dining under the stars on the panoramic terrace.

A Tuscan Estate with Vineyard, Olive Groves and Forest

Castello di Gargonza sits within 600 hectares of Tuscan countryside — forests, olive groves, and vineyards — between Siena and Arezzo, with walking paths, wine tastings, truffle hunting, cooking classes, and a swimming pool on the estate.

The castello’s 600-hectare estate encompasses dense forests, working olive groves, and vineyards that supply the kitchen and cellar. For wedding guests enjoying a multi-day stay, the estate offers an exceptional range of activities: wine tastings and olive oil tastings, Tuscan cooking classes, truffle hunting demonstrations, e-bike tours, marked walking paths, mindfulness and yoga sessions, and horseback riding through a partner stable 9 km away. A panoramic swimming pool set among the olive trees completes the resort experience. The historic towns of Monte San Savino, Lucignano, and Civitella in Val di Chiana are all within easy reach, as are Siena (approx. 45 km) and Arezzo (approx. 30 km) for day excursions during the wedding weekend.

Contact the events team at Castello di Gargonza to begin planning your Tuscan celebration.

Frequently Asked Questions about Castello di Gargonza

Can you get married at Castello di Gargonza in Tuscany?

Yes. Castello di Gargonza is licensed for marriage and offers both religious and civil wedding ceremonies on the estate. The on-site private chapel provides a setting for Catholic ceremonies within the medieval village walls, and the castle’s outdoor terraces and courtyard are available for civil ceremonies with panoramic views of the Tuscan hills. The venue accommodates up to 200 guests for ceremonies and receptions.

Can you hire Castello di Gargonza exclusively for a wedding?

Yes. The entire medieval hamlet — all 49 rooms of accommodation, all event spaces, the restaurant, chapel, courtyards, and estate facilities — is available for exclusive hire. This makes it possible for the wedding party and their guests to have the complete fortified village to themselves for the duration of the celebration, creating an immersive and private wedding weekend experience unique in Tuscany.

How many guests can Castello di Gargonza accommodate for a wedding?

Castello di Gargonza can accommodate up to 200 guests for wedding ceremonies and receptions. For seated indoor receptions, the Upper Olive Press Cellars seat up to 140 guests; outdoor receptions in the courtyard and on the terraces can host up to 130 guests. The on-site restaurant La Torre di Gargonza seats up to 65 guests, with a further 65-person Patio Lounge available.

Is there accommodation on-site for wedding guests?

Yes. Castello di Gargonza has 49 rooms and apartments distributed across the historic houses of the medieval village, accommodating up to 80 overnight guests. Room categories range from Comfort and Classic to Superior, with units sleeping between 1 and 4 guests. The accommodation’s unique character — guests stay in actual medieval village houses — makes Gargonza ideal for a full wedding weekend stay.

Does Castello di Gargonza have a chapel for wedding ceremonies?

Yes. The castello has a private Catholic chapel within the medieval village walls, offering one of the most atmospheric settings for a religious wedding ceremony in Tuscany. An on-site chapel is a rare feature among Italian wedding venues and one of Gargonza’s most distinctive offerings.

Where is Castello di Gargonza and how do you get there?

Castello di Gargonza is located near Monte San Savino in the Province of Arezzo, Tuscany, in the Val di Chiana valley. It sits approximately 30 km from Arezzo, 45 km from Siena, and around 80 km from Florence. The nearest airports are Florence Airport (Amerigo Vespucci) and Perugia San Francesco d’Assisi Airport. The hotel provides airport shuttle transfers on request.