Rome has a way of stealing hearts. Its piazzas, fountains and golden sunsets have inspired love stories for centuries. But just beyond the city, where the traffic gives way to rolling green hills and umbrella pines, there is another side of the Eternal City waiting to be discovered.
Here, only a few kilometers from the center of Rome, a medieval castle rises from the Roman countryside. For couples dreaming of a castle wedding in Rome, this hidden gem offers the best of both worlds: the history and magic of the capital, and the peace, space and privacy of the countryside.
Eight Centuries of History Just Outside Rome
Built between the 12th and 13th centuries on the ruins of an imperial Roman villa, the castle has belonged to several noble families over its eight centuries of history. Its walls have welcomed illustrious guests, including Pope Pius VII and Queen Christina of Sweden.
Today, its medieval tower still watches over a large green park and the gentle hills of the Roman countryside. Stone courtyards, frescoed rooms and antique furnishings keep the atmosphere of another era alive, while the city center is only a short drive away.
Where to Say “I Do”
The heart of the castle is its stone cloister: an intimate courtyard framed by ancient walls, climbing greenery and wrought-iron lanterns, where a ceremony feels wonderfully private. The park, the cypress-lined avenue and the terraces offer equally beautiful settings in the open air.
Please note that, since 2025, religious ceremonies are no longer held in the castle’s chapel and cloister. Instead, couples can celebrate a symbolic ceremony in the castle’s indoor and outdoor spaces: a meaningful, personalized ritual that we design together with you, and a wonderful option for a destination wedding in Italy.
A Reception Fit for a Castle
After the ceremony, the celebration moves into the castle’s elegant halls. The grand banquet hall, with its wooden beamed ceiling, warm lights and tall windows, is made for long dinners and dancing until late. For warmer evenings, a bright glass-walled pavilion opens onto the greenery, while the restaurant, with its stone arches and candlelight, sets the mood for a more intimate dinner.
And then there are the terraces: open-air spaces overlooking olive groves and the Roman countryside, perfect for an aperitivo at sunset while the light turns the hills to gold.
A Taste of Roman Hospitality
An Italian wedding is as much about food as it is about love, and a castle near Rome is the perfect place to celebrate both. Picture a garden buffet with fresh seafood, cured meats and colorful salads; creamy burrata on a bed of arugula; paper-thin prosciutto; and a white wedding cake covered with wild strawberries.
It is the kind of feast your guests will remember long after the last toast: generous, seasonal and deeply Italian.
Stay the Night in a Medieval Castle
One of the most special things about a castle wedding near Rome is being able to stay where you celebrate. The castle offers romantic rooms and suites furnished with antiques, from four-poster beds to candlelit corners, so you and your closest guests can wake up inside the castle the morning after.
Before or after the big day, an outdoor swimming pool and the quiet of the spa invite everyone to slow down and enjoy la dolce vita.
Our Favorite Photo Spots
- The cypress-lined avenue leading to the medieval tower
- The tower lit up at night, above the flowers of the garden
- The stone cloister, with its lanterns and climbing greenery
- The terraces at golden hour, overlooking the Roman countryside
- Candlelit interiors, antique furniture and classical sculptures
Why Choose a Castle Wedding in Rome
- Close to the city, far from the crowds: only a few kilometers from the center of Rome, surrounded by green hills.
- Eight centuries of history: a medieval castle built on the ruins of an imperial Roman villa.
- Everything in one place: ceremony, reception and accommodation for you and your guests.
- Authentic Italian cuisine: a feast that celebrates the flavors of Rome and Italy.
- Made for destination weddings: a symbolic ceremony lets you celebrate your love in your own way, wherever you come from.
Planning Your Castle Wedding with Events Weddings Italy
Since 2007, Events Weddings Italy has been planning international weddings with care, creativity and attention to every detail. We take care of your symbolic ceremony, the coordination of the day and everything in between, so you can simply enjoy one of the most beautiful days of your life.
Discover our intimate wedding packages in Italy, from a romantic wedding in Venice to a historic palace wedding, or write to us on WhatsApp to start planning your castle wedding near Rome.
Frequently Asked Questions
Since 2025, religious ceremonies are no longer held in the castle’s chapel and cloister. You can celebrate a symbolic ceremony in the castle’s indoor and outdoor spaces, which we design together with you.
Only a few kilometers. It is a short drive from the city center, yet surrounded by the green hills of the Roman countryside.
Yes. The castle has romantic rooms and suites with antique furnishings, so you and your guests can stay where you celebrate.
