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Rooms in the eighteenth-century wing of the castle, once the quarters of ladies-in-waiting, the young countesses' nurses and the noblewomen's wardrobe.
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Italy · Castle
Castel Brando
Hilltop castle with a frescoed baroque church and spa in the Prosecco hills, Cison di Valmarino, Veneto
5.02 reviewsOn requestStarting from
Up to 700Guestsseated for dinner
80Bedroomson site
54 kmNearest airportVenice
CastelBrando is an ancient hilltop castle in the Prosecco hills between Venice and the Dolomites, with 80 rooms, a frescoed baroque church, a restaurant and a spa, and space for up to 700 guests.
CastelBrando stands in the Prosecco hills of the Veneto, between Venice and the Dolomites, above the village of Cison di Valmarino. It is one of the largest and oldest castles in Europe, and its guest list over the centuries is said to include Charlemagne, Giotto, Casanova and Queen Caterina Cornaro. Today the castle has 80 rooms, a restaurant in its eighteenth-century wing and a spa built into a Roman structure.
For weddings, a small frescoed baroque church at the centre of the castle is available for celebrations, and the venue can host up to 700 guests. Ristorante Sansovino serves refined cooking alongside traditional dishes, using local seasonal ingredients in Venetian-style rooms. The Principessa Gaia spa offers massages, a tepidarium, a solarium and Scottish and Vichy shower treatments, and its facilities include a swimming pool, jacuzzi, Turkish bath, Finnish saunas, a Kneipp pool and sun terraces. Two guests who celebrated here describe the views from the castle and its large rooftop terrace, and the attentive staff.
Castel Brando
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Castel Brando
The venue on film
Wedding Chiara & Nicola
Wedding Margherita & Yannick
Wedding Frank & Nicole Schiano
CastelBrando (Say yes)
CastelBrando, video drone
After party CastelBrando
At a glance
The Essentials
- Where
- Cison di Valmarino, Veneto, Italy
- Capacity
- Up to 700 guests
- Stay
- 80 rooms
- Ceremony
- Small frescoed baroque church within the castle
- Price
- On enquiry
- Dining
- Ristorante Sansovino
- Spa
- Principessa Gaia spa
A castle with two thousand years of guests
CastelBrando is among the largest and oldest castles in Europe, set in the hills of Prosecco between Venice and the Dolomites. Over the centuries it has hosted travellers and notable figures, among them Charlemagne, Giotto, Casanova and Queen Caterina Cornaro. Its 80 rooms still look out over the Venetian hills, with the Dolomite ranges in the distance.
A frescoed church for the ceremony
At the heart of the castle stands a small baroque church with frescoed walls, which is available for celebrations. The setting suits couples who want a ceremony within the historic fabric of the building, with the surrounding hills and mountains as a backdrop. The castle can receive up to 700 guests in all.
Dining and the spa
Ristorante Sansovino sits in the eighteenth-century wing, with Venetian-style rooms and a menu that pairs refined dishes with local tradition. The Principessa Gaia spa lies within a Roman structure and offers a pool, jacuzzi, Turkish bath, Finnish saunas and a Kneipp pool, along with a range of body treatments.
One of Europe's largest castles
The castle is among the biggest and oldest in Europe, with a history that stretches back some two thousand years.
Frescoed baroque church
A small church with frescoed walls stands at the heart of the castle and is available for celebrations.
Room for up to 700
The venue can host up to 700 guests, with 80 rooms in the castle itself.
Ristorante Sansovino
The restaurant in the eighteenth-century wing serves local seasonal ingredients in Venetian rooms.
Principessa Gaia spa
The spa is built inside a Roman structure and includes a pool, jacuzzi, Turkish bath, saunas and a Kneipp pool.
Rooftop terrace views
A large rooftop terrace looks over the Venetian hills, a view a former guest singled out in her review.
Accommodation
80 rooms and suites
Camera Superior
Rooms on the noble floor of the sixteenth-century wing, with high ceilings and, in some, original frescoes. The floor was once reserved for ladies and distinguished guests.
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Junior Suite
Junior Suite
Suites furnished in the Venetian style, with original stucco, Murano glass chandeliers and fine floors.
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Royal Suite
Suite
Venetian-style suites with a panoramic view over the valley, on two levels joined by a spiral staircase.
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Alcova del Conte
The most noble apartment in the castle and, for centuries, the private home of the Brandolini counts. A Venetian-style suite with historic furniture.
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Emperor House
A presidential suite in the castle's main tower, built from the stones of the ancient fort raised two thousand years ago for the Emperor Claudius Augustus.
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Camera Cottage
Cottage
Sixteen large rooms in the Dependance, a cottage with exposed stone in the village below, a few steps from the panoramic funicular that links it to the castle.
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Location
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Check-in is from 14:00, check-out by 11:00 (10:00 for groups). Early check-in or late check-out up to 18:00 carries a supplement of 50 euros per couple. Guests staying in the castle can use the covered garage for 12 euros a day, and free parking is at the foot of the funicular. A paid transfer service runs to and from the region's stations and airports.
Venice (VCE)54 km
Verona (VRN)116 km
Castel Brando
Via Brandolini, 29, 31030 Cison di Valmarino (TV), Veneto, Italy
Getting there
- Venice (VCE)
- Verona (VRN)
Reviews
What guests say
5.0 2 reviews
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Fabulous Wedding
Lovely place with breathtaking views from the large rooftop terrace and very helpful and knowledgeable staff. The food was gorgeous, and the service was impeccable; it was a wonderful day! Thank you, especially to Mr Pazzi and Brunella, who took care of everything in the smallest detail, giving us an unforgettable day.
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Frequently asked questions
Castel Brando
How many guests can CastelBrando host?
The castle can accommodate up to 700 guests.
Where is CastelBrando?
It sits in the Prosecco hills of the Veneto, between Venice and the Dolomites, at Via Brandolini 29 in Cison di Valmarino.
Is there a place for a ceremony on site?
Yes. A small frescoed baroque church at the centre of the castle is available for celebrations.
How many rooms does the castle have?
There are 80 rooms in the castle.
Is there a restaurant at the castle?
Ristorante Sansovino occupies the eighteenth-century wing and serves refined cooking alongside traditional dishes, using local seasonal ingredients.
What does the spa offer?
The Principessa Gaia spa has a swimming pool, jacuzzi, a Turkish bath built inside a Roman structure, Finnish saunas, a Kneipp pool, a fitness room, a relaxation area and sun terraces. Treatments include massages, tepidarium, solarium, Scottish shower and Vichy shower.
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