Villa Cimbrone
One of Italy's most romantic gardens, set on a clifftop above Ravello with the famous Terrace of Infinity gazing out over the gulf, perfect for a couple who want drama, history and a view that needs no decoration.
Villa Cimbrone is a storied estate whose gardens, laid out in the early twentieth century, draw visitors from around the world for the Terrace of Infinity and its row of marble busts looking out to sea. As a wedding setting it is hard to better for sheer atmosphere, with the crypt, the cloister and the garden terraces each giving a different mood across a single day.
It rewards a couple who value setting above raw scale, and who are happy to complete the legal paperwork separately and hold a symbolic ceremony in the gardens. The villa also operates as a small luxury hotel, so weekend dates frequently come with an accommodation commitment that shapes the overall budget.
Villa Cimbrone is a historic clifftop villa and garden estate above Ravello on the Amalfi Coast, available for weddings that typically run from around 30 to 200 guests across its gardens and terraces. Venue hire is indicatively from around EUR 15,000 and can rise toward EUR 30,000 depending on season and spaces used, with catering quoted separately at roughly EUR 290 per head. The estate hosts symbolic ceremonies rather than legally binding civil ones. Confirm capacity, the current rate and any accommodation requirement directly with the villa.
A clifftop garden, an infinite view and rooms full of history.
Style and setting
Villa Cimbrone sits on the high ground of Ravello, reached through the town and a short walk to the gate. Its gardens are the draw, a sequence of avenues, a rose terrace, a cloister and the Terrace of Infinity that runs to the cliff edge with the sea far below. The architecture mixes medieval and revival elements, which gives photographers a remarkable range of backdrops within a compact estate.
Capacity
Most weddings here sit between 30 and 200 guests. Seated dinners in the vaulted crypt typically work up to around 120, while larger numbers spread across the garden terraces for ceremonies and receptions. Smaller, intimate celebrations suit the villa especially well, since the gardens feel generous even with a modest guest list.
Ceremony spaces
Couples usually exchange vows on a garden terrace with the gulf as a backdrop, then move to the cloister or crypt for dinner. The villa hosts symbolic ceremonies, so the legal marriage is completed at home or at the Ravello town hall, and a local planner coordinates the order of the day.
What it costs
As an indicative 2026 guide, venue hire starts from around EUR 15,000 and can reach toward EUR 30,000 depending on the season and the spaces you take. Wedding catering is quoted at roughly EUR 290 per head for a full menu with cocktail hour, dinner, cake and limoncello. Florals, music, production and any hotel nights are additional, so a full celebration here is a six figure undertaking. Treat every figure as indicative and confirm with the villa.
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We will check availability for your date, share a realistic all in cost and introduce a planner who knows Ravello and the Amalfi Coast. We reply within two business days and it costs you nothing.
A Ravello wedding rewards a planner who knows the coast.
A clifftop garden venue means coordinating transfers up a winding coast, catering brought to a historic site and a symbolic ceremony layered onto the legal paperwork. A planner who works regularly on the Amalfi Coast is essential, and we will pair you with one experienced at Villa Cimbrone and in Ravello.
Wedding planners in ItalyVilla Cimbrone, answered.
How many guests can Villa Cimbrone host?
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Most weddings here run from around 30 to 200 guests. Seated dinners in the crypt typically work up to about 120, with larger numbers spread across the garden terraces. Confirm the exact figure for your layout with the villa.
Can we get legally married at Villa Cimbrone?
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The villa hosts symbolic ceremonies in its gardens rather than legally binding civil ones. Most couples complete the legal marriage at home or at the Ravello town hall and hold the symbolic ceremony at the villa.
How much does a wedding here cost?
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As an indicative 2026 guide, venue hire starts from around EUR 15,000 and can rise toward EUR 30,000 depending on season and spaces, with catering at roughly EUR 290 per head. With florals, production and any hotel nights, a full wedding runs into six figures. Confirm current rates with the villa.
Do we have to book hotel rooms as well?
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The villa also runs as a small luxury hotel, and weekend dates can carry an accommodation requirement. Ask about the current terms when you enquire, since this can be a significant part of the budget.
When is the best time to marry at Villa Cimbrone?
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May, June and September tend to give the best mix of warm weather and a calmer coast. High summer is hottest and busiest, so plan transfers and book accommodation well ahead.
Photography is licensed stock from Unsplash, shown to evoke the setting. It does not depict the venue itself.
Last reviewed August 2025. We refresh this page as venues, capacities and prices change.
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