In this article you will find the necessary information to celebrate your unforgettable civil ceremony at Palazzo Vecchio in Florence: the best place to celebrate your civil wedding!
Every year, many couples get married in Florence with a civil wedding at Palazzo Vecchio, the Town Hall of Florence. Palazzo Vecchio is the symbolic monument of the city and, for over seven centuries, the seat of its government. This palace bears extraordinary testimonies of all salient phases of history and art of Florence. From the remains of the Roman theatre preserved underground, we move on the sumptuous environments of the monumental districts decorated by famous artists of the 15th and 16th centuries, to finally reach the spectacular panoramic views of the walkway and the tower. Moreover, Palazzo Vecchio overlooks the Piazza della Signoria, which holds a copy of Michelangelo’s David statue and the gallery of statues the adjacent Loggia dei Lanzi.
It is possible to visit Palazzo Vecchio every day from Monday to Sunday, and it is possible to hold civil ceremonies on request based on its availabilities.
Palazzo Vecchio offers many beautiful and well-furnished rooms in which you can celebrate your unforgettable civil ceremony in Florence, Tuscany. Let’s have a look to the options:
This room is the historical space dedicated by the Municipality of Florence to civil weddings. Built during the expansions of the Palazzo in the Renaissance period, it acquired its current appearance in the second half of the 19th century when it became the private bedroom of Baron Bettino Ricasoli, the Prime Minister of the Tuscan Government at the time.
The splendid ceiling with allegorical representations, the biblical-themed tapestries, carpets, velvets, and drapes, all in shades of red and purple, make the room incomparable in terms of elegance and sophistication.
The room is dedicated to Lorenzo the Magnificent, a man of great intelligence, culture, and political astuteness, whose influence extended not only to the Florentine Renaissance but also to the whole of Europe. He was a friend and patron of the artists and scholars of his time.
The decoration of the room dates back to the mid-16th century and celebrates the life of the great representative of the Medici family.
The environment is deeply imbued with culture and history, where the allure of the past is enhanced by the splendid paintings of Giorgio Vasari and Marco da Faenza.
It is the largest and most important hall in terms of historical and artistic significance in the entire Palazzo Vecchio. It was built in 1495 by Simone del Pollaiolo, known as “Il Cronaca,” and commissioned by Friar Girolamo Savonarola during the restoration period of the Florentine Republic.
The imposing hall served as the seat of the Greater Council of the Republic, composed of the 500 members of the city government.
From an artistic point of view, the hall is adorned with a magnificent coffered ceiling, immense frescoes by Vasari, and 11 marble statues, among which the famous “Genius of Victory” by Michelangelo stands out. Not to be forgotten is the hidden charm of the “Battle of Anghiari,” a perhaps rediscovered work by Leonardo da Vinci.
If you would like to civilly marry in Florence, there are also some incredible town halls in the Santa Maria complex and in the other monumental rooms:
The Council Hall, the seat of the legislative body of District No. 4, is in the splendid Renaissance complex of the villa, whose original core consists of a tower house dating back to the 13th century.
During the Renaissance period, the villa and the cloister were formed around the original core, to which the portico, the loggia, and the chapel next to the 15th-century portal were later added.
The Hall of Charity, named after the presence of the important statue by Tino di Camaino, is one of the most beautiful rooms in the museum. The museum itself was built at the end of the 19th century by the renowned antiquarian Stefano Bardini.
The museum houses over 3,600 works of various and fascinating nature, ranging from bronze statues such as Pietro Tacca’s “Boar” (known as Porcellino) and Giambologna’s “Little Devil,” to works by artists such as Donatello, Pollaiolo, Tintoretto, Guercino, and Tiepolo. Not to be overlooked are the precious glazed terracotta works by the Della Robbia family, the armory room, the impressive carpet collection, and the beautiful room known as the “Crucifix.”
A splendid, terraced garden located just below Piazzale Michelangelo, created in 1865 by the architect Giuseppe Poggi as part of the urban restructuring planned for Florence, the capital of Italy.
From here, you can enjoy an unparalleled and romantic view of the city while being surrounded by over 1000 botanical varieties and hundreds of roses, some of which date back to the 16th century.
The garden is embellished with 10 sculptures by the renowned artist Jean-Michel Folon and features a charming corner dedicated to a Japanese garden, blending beautifully with tradition, and adding a touch of international artistry.
But what about the cost? Getting married at Florence Town Hall and in the other monumental rooms has a different cost depending on the day you choose and what country you belong to.
Don’t worry about the document you might need and the bureaucracy. The Brilliant Events’ team will assist you step-by-step, making your wedding day the most beautiful and incredible one of your lives.
Feel free to contact the Brilliant Events’ team for more information. We will be happy to answer all your questions and giving you all the pieces of advice, you need to organize your unforgettable civil wedding at Palazzo Vecchio in Florence.
