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Convento San Francesco di Policastro


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11th Century Convent for Legal and Non-Catholic Weddings
Convento San Francesco di Policastro
Venue Capacities
Number of Rooms/Apartments
Max # people for ceremony 50
Max # people for reception 50
Min # people for reception 25
Max # people for accommodation 0
Min # people for accommodations 0
Min # days to book 1


Overview
 The town of Policastro has just announced that the local 11th Century convent can now be used for legal civil weddings, symbolic  and  non-Catholic religious weddings  (e.g., Jewish, protestant).   

In 2016, the convent of Santa Marina-Policastro was opened to the public after a renovation that lasted a good year. It was restored  by a historic  and architectural team that has brought much value to the territory. It dates back  to 1200 and it has been founded by the first Franciscan bishop of the history, Monk Gabriele Da Lecce. According to some sources, he was  friends of St. Francesco who was  dedicated to the “poor D’Assisi“.  It seems that it has been place of passing of the same saint. With the  pirates’s arrive, about 300 years after its foundation, the monastery and the annex archive were attacked and the monks abandoned the structure, which lasted abandoned until 800’s.
 
It has been renovated. The restoration of this wonderful structure, never opened to the public. The recovery of the plasters, of the frescoes, and of new information even about the story of Policastro is of great importance. The Convent’s layerst mark the ages from which crossed are different. Inside, at the ground floor, it can see that which was the church used by the Franciscans, where the stones and the stuffed vaults are also evident, and where some frescoes have been unearthed. The oldest is that which represents the baptism of Jesus, dating, according to the experts, to 400’s.
 
 At the upper floor there are the cells of the friars, that, after the renovation, have been united in greater rooms. In these months, they are dedicated to an art show, and, in future, according to the wills of the administration, it will have to be used, as a museum and an exhibition hall where the numerous treasures found during the Bussentine excavation campaigns will be shown. The structure can also be used for conventions and weddings.


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Located in Italy's last undiscovered, unspoiled area - literally stunning -  Coast of Maratea & The Cilento National Park. 

Traveler Magazine says "Maratea is Heaven - It's The Amalfi Without The Crowds.... Italy's Best Kept Secret".

 It is just to the south of the Amalfi coast; however, much easier, cheaper, and faster to get to - excellent high-speed road and rail service from Naples  (many airlines) and Lamezia Terme (Ryan Air & Alitalia).




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  • Ceremony Packages for This Venue
    • Legal Civil Ceremony €1600
    • Legal Civil at Town-Hall + Anglican Religious... €2700
    • Legal Civil at Town-Hall + Christian Religious... €2700
    • Symbolic Ceremony (with own Celebrant) €1300
    • Symbolic Ceremony - Non Religious €1500
    • Symbolic Ceremony - Christian €2300
    • Symbolic Ceremony - Same Sex €1500
  • Paperwork Fees
    • CNI - UK Citzens €250
    • Paperwork Guide (Naples) - US Citizens €200
    • Paperwork Guide (Rome) - US Citizens €300
    • Paperwork Guide (Rome) - Australian Ci... €300
    • Paperwork Guide (Rome) - Canadian Citiz... €600
    • Marriage Certificate Authentication - Non-EU... €200
  • Catered Wedding Menus (MIN. 25 Adults)
    • Meat Menu €110
    • Vegetarian Menu €110
    • Fish Menu €135
    • Traditional Wedding Buffet €125
    • Child Menu (up to 10 years of age) €45
    • Buffet of desserts €10
  • Catered Bar Options
    • Cash Bar with Bartender €375
    • 3-hr Bar (supply own drinks) up to 50 pa... €250
    • AFTER 3-hr Bar (supply own drinks) up to... €150
  • Photography
    • Photographer 1 (20.6 km) €750
    • Photographer 2 (1.0 km) €750
    • Photographer 3 (8.7 km) €750
    • Full-Day Video - Videographer 1 (20.6 km) €750
    • Full-Day Video - Videographer 2 (1.0 km) €750
    • Full-Day Video - Videographer 3 (8.7 km) €750
    • Full-Day Photo National Photographer 1 (100.7 km) €1800
    • Full-Day Video - National Photographer 1 (100.7 km) €2000
  • Music
    • Violin €300
    • Cello €300
    • Flute €300
    • Guitar (Acoustic) €350
    • Harp €750
    • Professional Soloist €300
    • Violin & Cello €450
    • Mandolin & Guitar (Acoustic) €600
    • Violin & Guitar (Acoustic) €450
    • Violin, Cello & Keyboard €575
    • String Quartet (2 Violins, Cello & Viola... €750
    • DJ €750
    • Sound system (no DJ) €650
    • Sound system (no DJ) & Projector/Screen €800
    • Rent Bass €150
    • Rent Drums €150
    • Rent Sax €150
    • Rent Guitar €150
    • 4-Piece Band (female singer) €1200
    • 3-Piece Band (Male Singer) €1200
    • 5 Piece Band (Male Singer) €1400
    • Italian Folk Music Ensemble €1000
  • Flowers
    • flower girl bouquet €30
    • Bridal flower crown €60
    • Child flower crown €30
    • Nosegay Bouquet €100
    • Cascading Bouquet €120
    • Long Stem Bouquet €120
    • Boutonnieres/Button Holes €20
    • Dry Flower Bouquet €100
    • Corsages €30
    • Small Simple Bridesmaid Bouquet €65
    • Arch 1 €500
    • Arch 3 €750
    • Rose Petals on Reception Table €35
    • Ceremony Arrangements €200
    • Rose Petals for Ceremony Spot €195
    • Arch 2 €650
    • tall centerpiece for reception table €115
    • Small Lemon Trees €75
    • small herb potted plant for tables €15
    • Chair Flowers €35
    • Aisle Runner €150
    • fresh greenery with small candles €25
    • fresh greenery with tall candles €75
    • fresh greenery table runner €30
    • short centerpiece for reception table €60
  • Lighting
    • Lantern with Candle €25
    • Small white candles €3.00
    • Candles in Glass vases €22.00
    • Citronella candles €3.50
    • Lantern with Wreath €90
    • Fairy Lights €150
  • Wedding Day Transport
    • Limousine €750
    • Guest Transport (Scario-Sapri) - Round T... €15.00
    • Citroen Traction Avant €600
    • Vintage Volkswagen Beetle Convertible €500
    • New Volkswagen Beetle Convertible €500
    • Vintage Volkswagen Minibus €550
    • Decor for wedding Car €75
    • Guest Transport (Scario-Sapri) - Multiple... €25.00
    • Guest Transport (outside of Sapri) - Round... €30.00
    • Guest Transport (outside of Sapri) - Multiple... €35.00
  • Miscellaneous
    • Stationary for wedding €750
    • Wine Bottles used as Favors €10.50
    • Limoncello Bottles as Favors €12.00
    • Fireworks €750
    • Olive Oil Bottles as Favors €12.00
  • Airport/Venue Transfers
    • Naples Airport (one way) €330
    • Rome (one way) €490
    • Lamezia Terme (one way) €350


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