Situated on the border the Marches region and Emilia Romagna, this is one of Italy’s finest Mediaval villages and is infact known as the capital of the Medieval era.
The entire village is circled by its fortress walls which offer a relaxing stroll with breathtaking views.
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Fantastic picture shots for any wedding album.
Immagine a castle perched precariously on a hilltop...on one side looking down over the crystal clear waters of the Adriatic Sea and on the other side a patchwork of wheat filled fields, olive groves, vineyards and giant yellow sunflower beds stretching their heads lazily as far as your eye can see. |
Rows of tall, proud cypress trees standing to attention and lonely farm cottages tucked neatly into the lush green hillside.
Sounds like Tuscany was 20 years ago before it was hit by mass tourism and seekers of a place “under the Tuscan sun”.
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This is Gradara, a place of undeniable beauty, tranquility and charm. A place where you can still experience the authentic taste of Italy.
A place where time stands still and where terracotta vases overflow with fresh flowers.Where the scents of the countryside blend with the perfume of the sea. One of those rare places where you can still hear the birds sing and the crickets twitter as you gaze from the castle walls with the starry sky above as your only lantern.
This is a place where Romance hangs heavily in the air. A truly suggestive background for a perfect wedding. |
A place where the entire village will send you on your first steps as man and wife with their best wishes and allegria ringing in your ears.
If all that isn’t enough...add the magnificent and majestic castle with its medieval ramparts and turrets, scene of the famous love story between Paolo and Francesca as told by Dante in his “Inferno”.
This is one place where you can still really enjoy an intimate encounter with the real Italy and it’s warm and friendly people.
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Ceremonies can be performed in the beautiful little church of San Giovanni, in the castle itself, on the castle walls or in the distinguished Rubini-Visin palace which has a fresco by Giovanni Santi none other than father to the great Raphael.
Also a great location for a Medieval theme wedding with trumpeters and flag wavers and the locals in period costume. |
Given the small size of Gradara, it has a remarkable number of quality locations for your reception. Restuarants ranging from small family establishments to country houses with fine dining. |
