Cisternino, Puglia
Masseria Capece
An 18th-century working masseria in the Valle d'Itria, set among 35 hectares of millenary olive groves between the sea and the hills of Cisternino — with no night-time curfew, civil and symbolic ceremonies, and accommodation for 39 guests across 11 rooms.
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About Masseria Capece
Masseria Capece is an historic 18th-century country estate in the Valle d'Itria, located between the sea and the hills of Cisternino in Puglia. Set among 35 hectares of millenary olive groves — including a 2,100-year-old olive tree — the masseria is a genuine working agricultural estate, complete with a 1846 olive oil mill, a lush citrus grove, a swimming pool, an old barnyard with panoramic sea views, and a main courtyard at its heart that accommodates over 300 guests. Civil and symbolic ceremonies are both available on site, there is no night-time curfew, and all 11 guest rooms must be reserved for the wedding night and the night before — ensuring complete privacy and exclusivity for you and your guests.
Max Guests
300
Exclusive Use
Yes
Highlights
Key Features
- 18th-Century Working Masseria in Valle d'Itria
- 35 Hectares of Millenary Olive Groves
- 2,100-Year-Old Olive Tree On-Site
- Main Courtyard — 300+ Guests
- No Night-Time Curfew
- Civil & Symbolic Ceremonies Available
- Barnyard (Aia) with Panoramic Sea Views
- Historic 1846 Olive Oil Mill — Unique Plan B
- 11 Rooms, 39 Overnight Guests
- Catering Freedom — Bring Your Own or Use Suggestions
- Citrus Grove, Olive Grove & Vineyard Settings
- Swimming Pool and Pergola Garden
- Venue Fee from ~€2,500
Heritage
A Living Monument to Italian History
Masseria Capece dates to the 18th century, built as a self-sufficient agricultural estate in the Valle d'Itria — the distinctive landscape of trulli, olive groves and dry-stone walls that defines the heart of Puglia. The masseria was designed around its working life: the central courtyard organised the daily rhythms of the estate, the barnyard served for threshing grain, and the olive oil mill — still intact from 1846 — processed the harvest from the surrounding groves.
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Masseria Capece in Pictures
Exclusive Use
The Exclusive Experience
Masseria Capece is hired exclusively with all staff included. The venue does not provide catering directly — couples are free to bring their own caterer or choose from the masseria's list of trusted suppliers. Catering typically ranges from €120 to €200 per person. All 11 guest rooms must be booked for the wedding night and the night before (approximately €2,400 per night, breakfast included). There is no night-time curfew. Couples may bring their own suppliers for all services.
What's Included
- All estate spaces — Corte Principale, Aia, Agrumeto, swimming pool area, olive grove, vineyard
- Frantoio (olive oil mill) as Plan B indoor space (up to 170 guests)
- All 11 guest rooms for the wedding night and the night before (39 guests)
- Breakfast for all overnight guests
- Venue tables and chairs (seating 140 guests)
- Use of wood oven adjacent to main courtyard
- Staff
- Parking
Spaces
Event Spaces & Capacities
| Event Space | Cocktail | Seated Dinner | Buffet | Ceremony |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corte Principale (Main Courtyard) The beating heart of the masseria, sided by the main façade of the building. An extraordinary space for outdoor dining under an evocative canopy of traditional lights, with capacity for 300 or more guests. An adjacent wood oven is available for use during events. The venue's own tables and chairs seat 140 guests; caterers typically supply auxiliary furniture for larger configurations. | 300 | 300 | 300 | 300 |
| Aia (Barnyard) The original barnyard used for threshing grain, now an evocative location for weddings and events. Set away from the main courtyard with panoramic sea views, the Aia is a stunning setting for ceremonies and aperitifs at sunset. | - | - | - | - |
| Agrumeto (Citrus Grove) A lush citrus grove of considerable size with many varieties of fruit trees. Ideal for aperitifs, buffet meals, or cake cutting, offering a fragrant and naturally beautiful setting within the estate. | - | - | - | - |
| Swimming Pool & Pergola Garden The swimming pool area, adjacent to a sizeable pergola garden, is perfect for aperitifs at sunset, brunches, lunches, dancing parties, and post-wedding gatherings. A room alongside the pool — the masseria's guest restaurant — can also be set up for aperitifs or after-parties. | - | - | - | - |
| Olive Grove & Vineyard The ancient olive grove and small vineyard provide wonderful alternative settings for ceremonies, aperitifs, or cake cutting — surrounded by some of the oldest olive trees in Puglia. | - | - | - | - |
| Frantoio (Olive Oil Mill) — Plan B The historic 1846 olive oil mill, with its large hall and five adjoining rooms, serves as the Plan B indoor space. Preserving three types of press in timber, cast-iron, and steel, alongside a stone basin with three millstones, the mill accommodates up to 170 guests at dining tables — one of the most characterful indoor event spaces in Puglia. An additional indoor space adjacent to the main structure accommodates 160–180 guests depending on table configuration. | 170 | 170 | 170 | 170 |
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Address
Contrada Capece s.n., Cisternino (BR) 72014, Puglia, Italy
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This property also welcomes overnight guests and will be profiled in the upcoming Italian Venues Travel launch.
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