Villa Corsini a Mezzomonte
A magnificent Medici-era villa in the Florentine hills with nine frescoed salons, a historic Limonaia, and sweeping gardens accommodating up to 300 guests for grand celebrations.
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Villa Corsini a Mezzomonte commands attention from its hilltop position in Impruneta, just seven kilometres from Florence's historic centre, where the Chianti hills begin their gentle roll southward. Originally a fortified medieval farmstead built around the year 1000 by the Buondelmonti family, the villa was purchased by Lorenzo the Magnificent in 1480 and later transformed into a spectacular country residence under Prince Giovan Carlo de' Medici in the 1630s. The prince commissioned the finest Florentine fresco painters of the era to decorate nine grand salons, creating interiors that rank among Tuscany's most impressive. The Corsini family acquired the property in 1644 and have maintained it ever since, making it one of the last Medici residences still in private hands. For weddings, the villa offers extraordinary versatility: the frescoed Gallery seats 220 for a formal banquet, the glass-fronted Limonaia accommodates 180, and the manicured gardens can host seated receptions for up to 300 guests beneath the stars. With no on-site accommodation but excellent partner hotels within eight kilometres, Villa Corsini functions as a pure event venue where every celebration benefits from undivided attention and the accumulated beauty of nearly a thousand years of history.
Pricing guide
We share a guide figure upfront so you can assess fit before enquiring — tailored quotes are provided directly by the venue.
Venue hire
Indicative pricing — varies by season, guest count, and scope. Tailored quotes available on request.
- Exclusive use of the villa and all nine frescoed salons
- Exclusive use of gardens and courtyard
- Exclusive use of the Limonaia
Understanding the quote
Final pricing is shaped by a handful of key factors. Understanding these helps you plan a realistic budget before your first conversation with the venue.
- Season — peak summer commands a premium
- Guest count — directly impacts catering and staffing
- Buyout scope — full venue vs partial use
- Stay length — number of nights for celebrations
- Catering packages — dinner tiers and menu choices
- Extras — florals, entertainment, transfers
Accommodation & logistics
One of the most searched questions from couples — we surface it early because it directly shapes how a wedding weekend can be designed.
On-site sleeping
Villa Corsini a Mezzomonte can host guests across its on-site accommodation — covering your wedding party without the complexity of coordinating external hotels.
Getting there
Impruneta, Tuscany — plan transfers as a key part of the weekend logistics.
- Florence Centre: 7 km / 15 min
- Impruneta: 3 km / 5 min
- Chianti: 10 km / 15 min
- Florence Airport: 15 km / 20 min
- Pisa Airport: 80 km / 1h10
What makes Villa Corsini a Mezzomonte different
Medici-Era Villa (Built c. 1000, Frescoed 1630s)
Nine Frescoed Grand Salons
Corsini Family Owned Since 1644
Gallery Seating for 220 Guests
Historic Glass-Fronted Limonaia (180 Guests)
Gardens Accommodating Up to 300 Guests
The setting in pictures
12 images of Villa Corsini a Mezzomonte.
Spaces & capacities
The Gallery (Grand Frescoed Hall)
The villa's crowning glory, frescoed in 1631 by Pandolfo Sacchi and Domenico Cresti known as Il Passignano. This magnificent hall, one of the most impressive frescoed galleries in Tuscany, seats up to 220 guests for formal banquets beneath ceiling paintings that celebrate rural deities and heroic female figures. The scale and artistry of this space create an atmosphere of genuine grandeur.
Limonaia (Historic Lemon House)
The glass-fronted historic lemon house, beautifully restored to serve as an elegant banqueting space. With its distinctive architecture blending indoor refinement with garden views, the Limonaia seats up to 180 guests for dinner and provides a romantic alternative to the formal gallery, particularly enchanting when lit with candles as evening falls.
Additional Salons
Beyond the main gallery, the villa offers eight additional frescoed salons of varying dimensions, seating from 60 to 110 guests. Each room features distinct fresco programmes by different masters of the Florentine Baroque, creating intimate spaces for smaller receptions, cocktail hours, or secondary dining areas during larger celebrations.
Gardens and Courtyard
The sweeping formal gardens and courtyard offer an extraordinary outdoor setting for grand celebrations. With panoramic views across the Chianti hills, the lawns accommodate seated receptions for up to 300 guests under marquees or fairy-light canopies. The gardens are equally stunning for more intimate gatherings, where the Tuscan landscape becomes the most spectacular backdrop imaginable.
| Event Space | Cocktail | Seated | Buffet | Ceremony |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Gallery (Grand Frescoed Hall) The villa's crowning glory, frescoed in 1631 by Pandolfo Sacchi and Domenico Cresti known as Il Passignano. This magnificent hall, one of the most impressive frescoed galleries in Tuscany, seats up to 220 guests for formal banquets beneath ceiling paintings that celebrate rural deities and heroic female figures. The scale and artistry of this space create an atmosphere of genuine grandeur. | 300 | 220 | 200 | 200 |
| Limonaia (Historic Lemon House) The glass-fronted historic lemon house, beautifully restored to serve as an elegant banqueting space. With its distinctive architecture blending indoor refinement with garden views, the Limonaia seats up to 180 guests for dinner and provides a romantic alternative to the formal gallery, particularly enchanting when lit with candles as evening falls. | 200 | 180 | 180 | 150 |
| Additional Salons Beyond the main gallery, the villa offers eight additional frescoed salons of varying dimensions, seating from 60 to 110 guests. Each room features distinct fresco programmes by different masters of the Florentine Baroque, creating intimate spaces for smaller receptions, cocktail hours, or secondary dining areas during larger celebrations. | 150 | 110 | 100 | 100 |
| Gardens and Courtyard The sweeping formal gardens and courtyard offer an extraordinary outdoor setting for grand celebrations. With panoramic views across the Chianti hills, the lawns accommodate seated receptions for up to 300 guests under marquees or fairy-light canopies. The gardens are equally stunning for more intimate gatherings, where the Tuscan landscape becomes the most spectacular backdrop imaginable. | 400 | 300 | 300 | 300 |
Common questions
Answers to the questions most couples ask before enquiring.
Villa Corsini a Mezzomonte — wedding venue in Impruneta, Tuscany
The story of Villa Corsini a Mezzomonte begins around the year 1000, when the Buondelmonti family established a fortified farm on this commanding hilltop between Florence and the Chianti countryside. Over subsequent centuries, the property evolved from a defensive outpost into a country estate, gaining the attention of Lorenzo the Magnificent, who purchased it in 1480. The villa's defining transformation came in the 1630s under Prince Giovan Carlo de' Medici, who summoned an extraordinary roster of fresco painters including Baccio del Bianco, Angelo Michele Colonna, Pandolfo Sacchi, Domenico Cresti (known as Il Passignano), and Giovanni da San Giovanni to create the nine elaborately decorated salons that survive today.
In 1644, the villa passed to the Corsini family, one of Florence's most prominent noble dynasties, who have owned and cared for it ever since. Through nearly four centuries of continuous stewardship, the Corsini have preserved the original frescoes, maintained the formal Italian gardens, and adapted the property to serve as one of Tuscany's premier event venues. The historic Limonaia was restored to host elegant banquets, and the grounds were thoughtfully landscaped to accommodate celebrations of every scale.
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Before you enquire
The more context you share, the more tailored the response from the venue team.
- Your approximate wedding date or preferred month
- Estimated guest count and how many staying on site
- Your budget range (helps us confirm realistic fit)
- Whether you'd like exclusive use of the property
- Any specific priorities — food, ceremony style, photography
- How far along you are with planning