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Are you dreaming of a fairytale wedding in Italy, specifically in the heart of Tuscany's movie-like countryside? Look no further! Tuscany offers a plethora of stunning wedding venues that perfectly blend elegance, romance, and charm. Here are our top five picks for unforgettable wedding venues in Tuscany. Now it's up to you to choose one!
Villa Centinale
Nestled in the heart of the Tuscan countryside, Villa Cetinale is a magnificent 17th-century villa surrounded by lush gardens and cypress trees. Its grandeur and timeless elegance make it a dream venue for couples seeking a truly romantic setting for their wedding day, definitely one of the top 5 wedding venues in Tuscany.
Cetinale is an architectural marvel with a world famous garden, its own chapel, hermitage, and holy wood. The park contains seven votive chapels, sixteen full length statues and 29 busts, as well as many stone animals and monsters. What makes it unique however, is that it has been a centre for horse racing, hunting, sacred pilgrimages, and lavish entertaining; a combination that can be found nowhere else.
The villa in its present form was completed in 1680 by Cardinal Flavio Chigi (1631-1693), who inherited it from his Uncle, Fabio Chigi, who became Pope Alexander VII in 1655. Centinale lies some 10 kms to the west of Siena on the edge of a large expanse of wooded hills, known as the Montagnola Senese, a largely untamed region historically inhabited by bandits. The bandits have long since moved on and the remaining tenants are wild boar, deer, foxes, badgers, hares, porcupines, hedgehogs and squirrels, as well as a wide range of migratory birds and wild mushrooms.
Borgo Stomennano
Situated amidst the hills of Siena, Borgo Stomennano is a charming medieval hamlet that has lots of rustic charm and yet sophistication. With its historic stone buildings, courtyards, and panoramic views, it offers a romantic and intimate setting for exchanging vows.
The tiny village (borgo) of Stomennano was built on ancient ruins that are visible to this day, and it is indeed as a Roman outpost that it first appears in written records dating back to 1059. The name Stomennano may be of Etruscan origin, but it most probably derives from the latin “strumentum” of “pacis” after peace treaties stipulated between the local population and the Romans invasors.
Borgo Pignano
Perched on a hilltop overlooking the Tuscan countryside, Borgo Pignano is a haven of luxury, tranquility and romance. With its elegant reception spaces, rustic-chic accommodations, and organic farm-to-table cuisine, this venue offers an authentic Tuscan experience like no other.
Villa Mangiacane
Located just south of Florence, Villa Mangiacane is a stunning Renaissance villa surrounded by vineyards and olive groves. Exchange vows in the lush gardens, dine in the historic courtyard, and celebrate in the one-of-a-kind terrace.
Nestled in the heart of the winemaking region of Chianti Classico, Villa Mangiacane is a magnificent 15th century property built by the Machiavelli family. Located just 12km south of Florence, Mangiacane is set within 600 acres of flourishing vineyards and olive groves.
Villa Fontanelle
Set amidst olive groves and cypress trees, Villa Le Fontanelle is a hidden gem tucked away in the hills above Florence. With its Renaissance-style gardens, panoramic views, and luxurious amenities, it's the perfect setting for a sophisticated yet relaxed Tuscan wedding.
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