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Location for Movie Production

Uniting history, art and architecture, Thiene Castle is a unique location for cinema production. Located in the heart of Veneto, this XV century villa is the perfect setting for historical films, documentaries and sets requiring a strong visual impact.

Why choose Thiene Castle as your location?

The Castle is a Pre-Palladian villa built in the 1400s with enchanting frescoes, period furniture and architectural details that showcase centuries of history.

Picturesque Setting
The majestic halls, refined rooms and vast gardens of the Castle offer the ideal setting for any type of filming, from cinema to advertising

Historical Ambience
Every corner of the castle has a timeless elegance, perfect for creating evocative and impactful imagery.

Versatile Spaces
The variety of spaces available allows for the possibility of filming both indoors in the elegant rooms and outdoors, in the marvellous park surrounding the Castle

Natural Light and Unique Architecture
The ample Gothic windows and open spaces of the park create ideal conditions for natural light, creating perfect lighting at any time of day.

Easy to Reach
The Castle is in the centre of Thiene, so it is easy to reach from anywhere in Veneto. It has its own parking as well as space for loading and unloading equipment and sets.

Well-Known Productions Filmed at Thiene Castle

“THE MERCHANT OF VENICE” (2004)

The Castle was chosen for its Venetian architecture, becoming the set of the famous film based on the works of Shakespeare, with Al Pacino and Jeremy Irons. The gallery on the top floor of the Castle was used to recreate the home of the merchant, Antonio, interpreted by Jeremy Irons, while the stables were transformed into a church to celebrate the wedding of Bassiano and Portia.

“IL BOEMO” (2020)

Directed by Petr Vaclav, this international film tells the story of Eighteenth-century composer, Josef Mysliveček. With a stellar cast including Philippe Jaroussky and Vojtěch Dyk, the film used the Castle to recreate the delicate atmosphere of the XVIII century, in an intimate and contemporary manner, using hand-held cameras, natural light, and a real setting.

“THE NIGHT EVELYN CAME OUT OF THE GRAVE” (1971)

Although it was set in the United Kingdom, this cult thriller by Emilio P. Miraglia was completely filmed in Veneto. Lord Cunnigham’s English castle is, in fact, Thiene Castle. This film consolidated the Castle’s reputation as an ideal location for Italian and international movie productions.

“I 10+2 COMANDAMENTI" (2024)

An Officina della Comunicazione production in partnership with Rai Documentari, every Wednesday from 24 July to 4 September 2024 in the late evening on Rai Uno.
12 intense real life stories, rediscovering the pilasters of Western culture: the 10 Commandments from the Bible and 2 commandments of love.
In the “exceptional parlour” which is Thiene Castle, Don Marco Pozza will host and discuss these real life stories in each episode.

Plan your film
at Thiene Castle

Transform your ideas into reality in this exceptional location.
Thiene Castle is the ideal choice for film productions uniting elegance, history and beauty.