"The Godfather" Movie Locations

If you're a fan of Francis Ford Coppola's movie "The Godfather", you may know that there are spots in and around Taormina that have been used as filming locations for the piece. These are the train station Taormina-Giardini, the Santissima Annunziata church in Forza d'Agró, and the Vitelli Bar in Savoca. There are guided tours that can be booked, with further information available at Taormina's Tourist Information Centre.

• Address:

  Vittorio Emanuele II Square, Taormina

• Phone:

  +39 0942 23243

Alcantara Gorges

A day trip to the Alcantara Gorges offers a way to cool off and hide from the hot Sicilian sun. Located on the slope of Mount Etna, they formed over 4000 years ago due to the flow of lava that was crystallised thanks to the Alcantara river, creating the natural sculptures that can be seen today.

• Web:

  www.goledellalcantara.it

• Address:

  5 Nazionale Road, Motta Camastra

• Phone:

  +39 328 658 0130

• More info:

  The journey takes roughly an hour and 10 minutes by bus and 40 minutes by car.

• Subway:

  From Taormina bus terminal numerous Interbus buses run to Alcantara Gorge. Check departures on www.interbus.it

Chiesa di San Giuseppe

Constructed at the end of the XVII century, San Giuseppe church dominates Piazza IX Aprile with its Baroque facade. The interiors are decorated with floral motifs and angels, as well as with some frescoes picturing traditional Catholic images.

• Web:

  www.comune.taormina.it/la-citt/chiese/s-giuseppe.aspx

• Address:

  IX Aprile Square, Taormina

• Phone:

  +39 094 223 766

Corso Umberto I

Corso Umberto I crosses the entire town in what is the most iconic walk in Taormina. It goes from Porta Catania to Porta Messina, the two ancient gateways that guard the city define the border of the medieval town. The road will lead you to historical sites of the city as well as some of its most famous restaurants, cafes and shops.

• Address:

  Corso Umberto I, Taormina

Corvaja Palace

Overlooking Badia square, this iconic palace was erected throughout the Arabs´ domination in the XI century. The architectural features show a mixture of styles, blending together to create this mansion. By taking a walk up the XIII century staircase, you'll be able to enjoy the art exhibition hosted in the building.

• Address:

  Corso Umberto, Taormina

• Phone:

  +39 094 262 0198

Duomo di Taormina

Also called "Fortress Cathedral", this is a Medieval church built in the 13th century over the ruins of San Nicola´s church. The austere facade granted it the title of biggest medieval monument in Taormina: with its Gothic-Norman style, it shouldn't be missed.

• Address:

  Duomo Square, Taormina