San Gimignano weddings
San Gimignano weddings. Where?
The town hall of S. Gimignano is located in the heart of town, only 1 hour drive from Florence and 30 minutes from Siena.
Venue description
Civil weddings San Gimignano take place in the beautiful Palazzo del Popolo, a majestic 13th century building that stands in the picturesque Piazza del Popolo surrounded by impressive medieval buildings.
The façade of the Palace has numerous coats of arms of the Podestàs that ruled the village. Inside the medieval complex there is a picturesque 14th century courtyard and an ancient well. To reach the marriage hall you must pass through a medieval loggia from which you can admire the peaceful and relaxing countryside surrounding S. Gimignano.
Marriage hall of S. Gimignano
Civil ceremonies in San Gimignano are held in the famous Dante’s Hall, which is also the Civic Museum. The room was so named after Dante Alighieri visited San Gimignano in 1300 as a Guelph ambassador. The marriage hall is stunning and contains precious frescoes of the Senese school and original period furniture.
Ceremony specials
Only one wedding a day is allowed in San Gimignano. No Tuesday weddings. The local authorities pay very much attention to spouses and let enrich the ceremony with personal readings and poems. Music is allowed. Seats provided only for spouses and witnesses. Expensive marriage hall fees due to the fact that the museum remains closed during the ceremony.
When?
All year round.
