Messina Trip Overview
We will depart from Messina, giving you the opportunity to visit the places selected by Francis Ford Coppola for the scenes of the marriage between Michael Corleone and Apollonia.
Have a relaxed walk with our guide on the streets of Savoca, discover the Bar Vitelli and the Church of San Nicolò – that were chosen by the famous director for important scenes of his “The Godfather” saga. Our experience will continue then with the visit of Forza D’Agro, a small village which was also selected for a few scenes of all three parts of “The Godfather” saga. Here, after a short visit, we will stop to have lunch in a typical restaurant enjoying the wonderful view above the Ionian coast from its terrace. Our day trip will end with the return and a quick visit of Messina in particular the panoramic point from where you will admire the beauty of the historical centre, the port and the mainland.
Additional Info
Duration: 7 hours
Starts: Messina, Italy
Trip Category: Day Trips & Excursions >> Day Trips
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What to Expect When Visiting Messina, Sicilia, Italy
We will depart from Messina, giving you the opportunity to visit the places selected by Francis Ford Coppola for the scenes of the marriage between Michael Corleone and Apollonia.
Have a relaxed walk with our guide on the streets of Savoca, discover the Bar Vitelli and the Church of San Nicolò – that were chosen by the famous director for important scenes of his “The Godfather” saga. Our experience will continue then with the visit of Forza D’Agro, a small village which was also selected for a few scenes of all three parts of “The Godfather” saga. Here, after a short visit, we will stop to have lunch in a typical restaurant enjoying the wonderful view above the Ionian coast from its terrace. Our day trip will end with the return and a quick visit of Messina in particular the panoramic point from where you will admire the beauty of the historical centre, the port and the mainland.
Itinerary
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Pass By: La Madonnina del Porto, 98122, Messina, Sicily Italy
The stele was raised by the will of Archbishop Angelo Paino
Pass By: Fontana di Nettuno, Messina, Sicily Italy
The fountain was created by Montorsoli in 1557
Pass By: Chiesa di S. Francesco all’Immacolata, Viale Boccetta incrocio Via XXIV, Messina, Sicily Italy
It is an impressive temple, the second in size for the churches of Messina
Stop At: Bar Vitelli, Savoca, Sicily Italy
The main attraction of Savoca preserving the original structure as in the Godfather saga.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Chiesa di San Michele, Via S. Michele, 98038 Savoca, Sicily Italy
Built around 1250 was amplified and restored during the first decades of the XV century.
Duration: 10 minutes
Pass By: Chiesa di San Nicolo/Santa Lucia, Via S. Michele, Savoca, Sicily Italy
On the churchyard of this monument were filmed a few scenes of the Godfather saga.
Stop At: Chiesa Santissima Trinita, Piazza della Triade, 98030 Forza d’Agro, Sicily Italy
The church is dating back to the XV century, restored in 1576
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Cattedrale Maria SS. Annunziata e Assunta, 98030 Forza d’Agro, Sicily Italy
The mother church of Forza d’Agrò
Duration: 10 minutes
