Kaštel Morosini-Grimani in Svetvinčenat, Istria, can be hired for corporate and private events. A meeting hall seats 40, a tasting room and gallery together seat up to 70, and the 800 m² courtyard takes more than 1,000 people at outdoor events. The official site states that the whole castle is available for full hire, adapted to the organiser's needs. The venue is run by Savičenta d.o.o., which also manages visits to the castle.
Seminars and company events
Sala Morosina is the room for congresses and meetings. It has 40 seats, two conference tables, a projection system with two screens and two projectors, and an audio system with eight speakers. The room covers 131.14 m² and is air-conditioned. It is also used for training sessions, conferences and wedding ceremonies. On request the castle can add a professional photographer and extra technical equipment and support. The castle also offers team building and group visits as separate programs.
Weddings and receptions
Wedding ceremonies are held in the castle, and the site has a dedicated page and a contact form for initial questions. Sala Morosina can host the ceremony. The tasting room and gallery are suited to receptions and cocktail parties, and the courtyard takes larger celebrations. A price list and rules for the use of the space and equipment are available as a PDF download on the official site. The castle also lists concerts, medieval nights and photo shoots among its activities.
Rooms and capacities
The tasting room and the gallery form one reception space with a total of up to 70 seats, laid out with 19 square tables and 5 bar tables. The tasting room covers 132.26 m² and the gallery 128.45 m². A food preparation area and a bar unit for drinks are available next to them. The layout can be changed to suit the event, whether a workshop, a tasting, a presentation, a business gathering or a cocktail reception. The courtyard covers 800 m². It can host over 1,000 people and can be fitted with a tent, a stage or a grandstand, and lighting for evening events. All rooms have air conditioning and Wi-Fi.
Catering
Additional services are available on request. They include welcome drinks, coffee breaks, finger food snacks, guided wine and beer tastings, catering and lunch service, a professional photographer and a guided tour of the castle. The site does not name an in-house chef or a fixed caterer, so ask the team how catering is arranged for your format.
History and setting
The castle in Svetvinčenat dates to the 13th century according to the official site, and the complex includes a courtyard, a ring walkway, a round tower, a square tower and a dungeon. Outside events the castle is open to visitors, with opening hours that depend on the season, and its exhibitions include a collection of antique weapons.
Getting there
The castle is in the center of Svetvinčenat, in Istria. The official site has a page on how to reach it. The website does not state accommodation on site, so plan overnight stays for guests in the surrounding area.
