Tuscany Wedding Planner: Wedding ceremonies and receptions in villas near Florence

Montepulciano

Montepulciano is situated in the southern part of Tuscany. The town is encircled by walls and fortifications designed by Antonio da Sangallo the Elder in 1511 for Cosimo I.

Inside the walls the streets are crammed with Renaissance-style palazzi and churches most of which are located along the main street, called the Cordo that climbs up into the main square, Piazza Grande, which crowns the summit of the hill. The Corso is about 2 km long and offers a long procession of facades, almost an "exhibition" of high level architectural design. But Montepulciano is chiefly known for its good local "Vino Nobile" wine. Montepulciano is the ideal location for an intimate wedding of wine lovers people.

Civil Ceremony

Palazzo Comunale di Montepulciano

One of the most beautiful palais is the Palazzo Comunale, where civil ceremonies take place.

In the 15th century, Michelozzo added a tower and façade to the original Gothic town hall. The building is now a smaller version of the Palazzo Vecchio. On a clean day, the views that can be seen from the tower are superb.