Villa Medicea di Lilliano Wedding Venue in Tuscany
Villa Medicea di Lilliano is a historic Medici-era villa near Florence, offering panoramic terraces, refined gardens, and an elegant balance between city proximity and countryside atmosphere.
Located just outside Florence, this villa feels private and composed, yet remains closely connected to the city. Having photographed weddings here, I know how the layout, light, and flow of the property shape the experience from ceremony through the evening celebration.
Weddings at Villa Medicea di Lilliano often feel timeless and intentional. The setting is refined rather than rustic, with a strong architectural presence and clearly defined outdoor and indoor spaces that guide the day naturally.
- Villa Medicea di Lilliano is a historic Medici villa wedding venue in the Florence hills, combining Renaissance architecture with wide countryside views.
- Best suited for medium to larger weddings that want a classic Tuscan setting with strong visual impact and space for outdoor celebrations.
- Known for its terrace ceremonies, sunset aperitivo, and iconic night-time dinners in front of the villa with string lights.
Venue overview
Villa Medicea di Lilliano is part of the historic Medici villa network and sits on a hillside overlooking the Tuscan countryside, with Florence visible in the distance.
The property is characterized by its stone façade, symmetrical terraces, manicured gardens, and elevated viewpoints. Unlike large countryside estates, the villa feels structured and contained, which creates a calm and elegant rhythm throughout the day.
The terraces are one of the defining elements of the venue, offering open views without feeling exposed. Gardens and courtyards provide quieter pockets for portraits and aperitivo, while the interiors allow for refined dinners and evening celebrations when needed.
Why this venue works for weddings
Villa Medicea di Lilliano works especially well for couples who want an elegant Tuscan villa setting close to Florence, without the scale or logistics of a large estate.
Ceremonies typically take place on the main terrace overlooking the landscape, creating a strong visual focal point for guests. Aperitivo often flows naturally into the garden areas, while dinners can be hosted either outdoors in front of the villa or inside, depending on season and group size.
Because the venue is compact and well-organized, guest movement feels effortless. The experience is polished and intimate, making it particularly suitable for medium-sized weddings where atmosphere and guest comfort matter more than scale.
Photographer insight
From a photography perspective, Villa Medicea di Lilliano is all about elevation, timing, and clean composition.
The terrace light becomes especially soft in the late afternoon and toward sunset, when the surrounding hills and distant Florence add depth rather than distraction. The villa’s architecture provides strong lines and symmetry, ideal for composed portraits, while the gardens and courtyard allow for quieter, documentary moments.
Because all key spaces are close together, portraits can be created without pulling couples away from their guests for long periods, which helps the day feel relaxed and connected.
Planning notes for Villa Medicea di Lilliano
Villa Medicea di Lilliano works best with a timeline that takes advantage of its terraces and evening atmosphere.
Late-afternoon ceremonies allow the light to soften and the setting to shine, followed by aperitivo as the sun lowers behind the hills. Outdoor dinners in front of the villa are particularly atmospheric after dark, especially with thoughtful lighting that enhances the architecture without overpowering it.
The venue’s proximity to Florence simplifies logistics for guests staying in the city, reducing transport complexity and keeping the day flowing smoothly.
If dinner is planned indoors, styling and lighting become even more important to maintain warmth and elegance inside the historic spaces.
If you’re comparing locations, you may also want to explore other Tuscany wedding venues to see how villa settings differ across the region.
To understand how these venues photograph across different light and layouts, you can learn more about my approach to destination wedding photography in Florence.
If you’re considering Villa Medicea di Lilliano for your wedding, feel free to get in touch to talk through timing, light, and coverage options.