Vignanello, Rome
Castello Ruspoli
A medieval castle in northern Lazio, home to one of the most important and best-preserved Renaissance gardens in Europe, created in 1611 — a short ride from Rome with capacity for up to 350 guests.
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About Castello Ruspoli
Castello Ruspoli stands on a cliff in Vignanello, northern Lazio, its first stones laid as a defensive fortress in 847 AD. Through centuries of papal patronage, noble marriages, and careful stewardship, it has become one of the most remarkable private castles in Italy — still owned and preserved by the Ruspoli family today. The Renaissance garden, created in 1611 by Ottavia Orsini and considered one of the finest of its kind in Europe, forms the centrepiece of the estate's event spaces, accommodating up to 350 guests beneath centuries-old boxwood parterres and laurel hedges. The Noble Floor, Terrace, Hall Entrance, and Marescotta Park complete a collection of spaces that can be configured for every moment of a wedding day — from aperitivo to dinner to celebrations that run until 4am.
Max Guests
350
Exclusive Use
Yes
Highlights
Key Features
- Medieval Castle First Built in 847 AD
- One of Europe's Most Important Renaissance Gardens (1611)
- Historical Gardens — Up to 350 Guests
- Noble Floor — Up to 154 Guests Indoors
- Short Ride from Rome
- Catholic Ceremonies in the Church of Santa Maria
- Symbolic & Non-Catholic Ceremonies in the Castle Park
- Fireworks Permitted
- Flag Wavers & Guided Castle Tours Available
- Private Parking On-Site
- Still Owned by the Ruspoli Family
- Tuscia Region — Greatest Concentration of Historic Gardens in the World
- Handel Composed Here (1706–1709)
Heritage
A Living Monument to Italian History
The first traces of Castello Ruspoli date to 847 AD, when a defensive fortress was built on the cliff where the castle stands today. Under Pope Leo IV it was converted into a Benedictine monastery, used as such until 1081. From around 1169 it became the subject of a long-standing dispute between the Church and the Aldobrandini, Orsini, and Borgia families — a contest that continued until the 16th century.
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Castello Ruspoli in Pictures
Exclusive Use
The Exclusive Experience
The venue hire at Castello Ruspoli provides exclusive access to the Noble Floor, Historical Gardens, Terrace, Hall Entrance, Marescotta Park, and Private Parking. The castle works exclusively with a curated network of trusted suppliers who meet its standards.
What's Included
- Noble Floor
- Historical Gardens
- Terrace
- Hall Entrance
- Marescotta Park
- Private Parking
Spaces
Event Spaces & Capacities
| Event Space | Cocktail | Seated Dinner | Buffet | Ceremony |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Historical Gardens One of Europe's most important and best-preserved Renaissance gardens, created in 1611 by Ottavia Orsini. The parterre features 12 geometric boxwood sections divided by four avenues, a central fountain basin, and hedges of laurel, box, myrtle, and viburnum. Recommended for dinner and ceremonies, accommodating up to 350 guests in a setting of extraordinary historical significance. | 350 | 350 | 350 | 350 |
| Noble Floor The castle's principal indoor event space, accommodating up to 154 guests. The Noble Floor offers historic interiors befitting a private Renaissance castle, providing an exceptional indoor option for dinners, receptions, or inclement weather. | 154 | 154 | 154 | 154 |
| Terrace Recommended for the aperitivo and for after-dinner celebrations. The Terrace provides an elevated vantage point over the estate and surrounding Tuscia landscape, ideal for drinks receptions and late-night entertainment. | - | - | - | - |
| Marescotta Park The castle's park, also used for non-Catholic and symbolic ceremonies. A naturally beautiful outdoor space within the private grounds of the estate, offering an alternative ceremony setting surrounded by historic landscape. | - | - | - | - |
| Hall Entrance The grand entrance hall of Castello Ruspoli, available as part of the event space configuration. | - | - | - | - |
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Address
Vignanello, Province of Viterbo, Northern Lazio, Italy
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