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Rent a space for a private event
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For a few hours or a few days, rent Villa Medici for your private events or film shoots!
Villa Medici regularly hosts film shoots and private events of all kinds (conferences, congresses, weddings, photo shoots, cocktail parties, dinners and more). With its striking Renaissance garden and panoramic view of Rome, it becomes the ideal setting for your most special moments!
Villa Medici offers a wide range of spaces suitable for both large-scale and more intimate settings: reception halls, grand galleries, cinema room, loggia, terrace with a view and gardens.
The Villa Medici team is at your disposal to design your dream event, compatible with the Villa’s schedule and programs.
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Space rental
What is the maximum capacity of rental spaces for private events at Villa Medici?
Villa Medici is available for outdoor events of up to 400 people. Many of Villa Medici’s indoor spaces, however, have a lower capacity.
Is it possible to choose the service providers who will be involved in the private event held in the rental spaces?
Yes, you can choose the service providers you wish to work with. However, they must be approved by Villa Medici. To facilitate the organization of your private event, Villa Medici can provide a list of approved service providers.
Is it possible to rent the entire Villa Medici for a private event?
No, it is not possible to rent the entire Villa Medici for a private event; only certain areas are available for hire. The Villa Medici is first and foremost a place of public service: a heritage site open to visitors, an artists’ residence and a center for contemporary art. The artists and researchers who live and work at Villa Medici must be able to move around its spaces without constraint. Villa Medici staff are also present on site on working days. The private event must be compatible with the constraints and activities of the site, and with the technical requirements linked to it. Each request must be specifically approved by Villa Medici management.
How can I rent space for a private event at Villa Medici?
To rent a space and organize a private event, please submit your request, specifying your project (desired space, dates and any constraints) via the contact form (see: Renting a space for a private event): link.
Your request will be examined in the light of the characteristics of your project and the availability of space at Villa Medici.
Is it possible to hold a wedding at Villa Medici?
Yes, it is possible to hold a wedding party at Villa Medici. However, it is not possible to hold a religious ceremony on Villa Medici premises. For further information, please send your request via the contact form (see: Renting a space for a private event): link.
Is it possible to rent a space at Villa Medici for any type of private event?
It is possible to rent a space at Villa Medici for the following private events: weddings, conferences, dinners, photo shoots, etc.
Each request will be examined on the basis of the characteristics of the project and the availability of space at Villa Medici, and will be subject to specific approval by Villa Medici management.
Shooting a film
How do I organize a film or photo shoot at Villa Medici?
Send your request, specifying your project (type of shoot, desired space, dates and any constraints) via the contact form (see: Shooting a film): link.
Please send your request well ahead of time!
What kind of film shoots can be organized at Villa Medici?
Villa Medici welcomes all types of film shoots: feature films, television dramas, documentaries and commercials. However, each request must be specifically approved by Villa Medici management.
The Terrazza del Bosco
The loggia
© Thibaut de Rohan
The Loggia
© Patrick Tourneboeuf
The Belvedere
© M3 Studio
The Garden Quadrangles
The Balthus Studio
© Assaf Shoshan
The Viale degli Aranci
© Daniele Molajoli
The Lemon Garden
© Assaf Shoshan
The Grand Salon
© Silvia Rivoltella
The Salon Bleu
© Daniele Molajoli
The Salon de Lecture
© Daniele Molajoli
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