Taormina & The Godfather TrailBased in Taormina with the essentials covered, plus all the Godfather locations nearby. Savoca, Forza d'Agro and the Castello degli Schiavi.Authorsjordanfoy
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Taormina Essentials

Teatro Antico di Taormina
The Greek theatre with Etna smoking away behind the stage. Late afternoon for the best light, or catch a concert in summer.
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Piazza IX Aprile
Main square with the clock tower and sea views. Best at dusk.
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Isola Bella
Pebble beach island below town. Cable car down, and at low tide you can walk across the sandbar.
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Castelmola
Tiny village above Taormina. Castle ruins, mad views, almond wine at Bar Turrisi. Easy half day.
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The Godfather Trail

Bar Vitelli
Where Michael asks Apollonia's dad for permission to court her. Still run by the same family. Get a lemon granita and sit on the terrace. Savoca is about 40 mins north of Taormina.
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Chiesa di San Nicolò
The church where Michael and Apollonia get married. Short walk uphill from Bar Vitelli, basically the wedding procession route.
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Cattedrale Madre di Santa Maria Annunziata
Forza d'Agro's main church, in all three films including young Vito's escape at the start of Part II. The whole village doubles as old Corleone so worth a wander.
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Castello degli schiavi
Don Tommasino's villa. Michael's exile, Apollonia's car bomb, and Michael's last scene in Part III. Privately owned so check ahead. 20 mins south of Taormina.
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'The Godfather' Movie Tour from Taormina
Easiest way to do Savoca and Forza d'Agro without hiring a car. 4 hour coach tour from Taormina, about $50 each.
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Day Trips

Mount Etna
About an hour away. Cable car and 4x4 up to the craters, or wine tasting on the north slopes.
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