The Best Abbeys in Lazio for Your Wedding

Choosing to celebrate your wedding in an ancient abbey in Lazio means exchanging your vows in a truly evocative setting, where the austere architecture has sheltered centuries of spiritual richness, keeping it safe from the noise and frenzy of everyday life. There’s a special allure to these secluded, nature-filled retreats, where song, study, work and communal life brought people closer to the divine. A wedding in one of Lazio’s historic abbeys is an unforgettable experience—and it makes for spectacular photographs, offering photographers breathtaking backdrops for every shot.

San Giusto, Strada Consortile delle Poppe, 01017 Tuscania (Viterbo, Lazio)
Nestled in the serene, lush countryside of Viterbo, the Abbey of San Giusto provides an unforgettable setting that your guests will talk about for years. From the Cloister and Chapter House to the Scriptorium, Cellarium and the monks’ Dormitory, every space—plus the Secret Garden, Tower and panoramic terrace—can welcome guests in any season. The ancient church offers a magnificent backdrop for your ceremony. Surrounding lawns and gardens flow down into the spectacular Marta Valley, all exclusively yours along with the abbey’s fully equipped professional kitchen.

Strada dei Frati, 01035 Gallese (Viterbo, Lazio)
Dating back to the early 1500s, the Convent of San Francesco is the region’s second oldest Capuchin monastery, sitting at the crossroads of Umbria, Tuscany and near Rome. Set within ten hectares of mature woodland featuring a rich variety of trees, the convent is reserved exclusively for one event at a time. It accommodates up to 300 guests in air-conditioned rooms with built-in sound systems. You’ll also have use of the Cloister and other ceremony venues. Civil weddings can be held on-site, and religious ceremonies take place either in the convent’s own church or in the atmospheric Basilica of San Famiano, just 800 meters from the entrance.

3. Abbey of FarfaIn the heart of Sabina lies a fairytale village crowned by the spiritual—and deeply moving—Abbey of Farfa. Every year, hundreds of couples choose it for its exclusive, magical atmosphere. Perched at the foot of Mount Acuziano near Fara Sabina and just a short drive from Rome, the abbey blends serenity, nature’s grandeur and timeless beauty. More than a church, it’s a tribute to peace and the splendor of its verdant surroundings.

Borgo di Fossanova, Priverno (Province of Latina, Lazio)
Encircled by the enchanting village of Fossanova, this magnificent Cistercian abbey sets the scene for your wedding’s most magical moments. In the abbey square you’ll find the Garden of the Forno del Procoio—a charming restaurant ideal for aperitifs and romantic receptions. Elegant fabrics, fine china and silverware dress the halls with simple refinement. Receptions can be held either at Forno del Procolo, perfect for intimate weddings with refined country-style menus (garden cocktails in summer, cozy fireside fare in winter), or in the guesthouse, which accommodates larger celebrations of 100 guests or more (outdoors in summer, indoors in winter).

Ponzano Romano (Rome, Lazio)
Just a few kilometers from Rome, the Abbey of Sant’Andrea in Flumine perches atop a hill overlooking the Tiber Valley—an ideal spot for a historic-charm wedding. The Romanesque abbey church features a distinctive three-arched tribune (jubé) separating the nave from the presbytery, creating an unforgettable setting for your religious ceremony. Receptions may be held outdoors or, depending on the season and your preference, in the abbey’s understated interior rooms. Civil ceremonies can also take place in the gardens or inside the complex’s halls.