Francis Ford Coppola has made history in the world cinematic world, as it marks 5 decades since the release of his first film. At the same time, his productions still arouse the interest of many and, of course, highlight the “The Godfather” trilogy as the iconic work of this filmmaker and director So fame has touched everything related to the saga of these movies and the locations where they have been filmed its most outstanding scenes always enjoyed incredible popularity, which is why the mansion where Licio Lucche died is for sale and has reached a value of 7 million.
With an incredible seven award nominations, Oscar received this emblematic film that dealt with the subject of the mafia and witnessed the death of one of his bosses after receiving a message from Michael Corleone (played by Al Pacino) “Power wears down those who don’t have it.” Let’s take a closer look at this eclectic building on the island of Sicily, which has also been used to shoot other film productions where famous figures and actors have developed memorable scenes, as did the Californian mansion where the series “Full House” took place Full House series.
The famous castle where The Godfather III was filmed for sale
Belonging to a noble family of Italian descent, “Pennisi of Floristella in Acireale” and perfectly established on the island of Sicily, was the building selected to be used as the backdrop for the famous movie about the mafia “The Godfather” in its third part, directed by Francis Ford Coppola, as well as the film “A Beautiful November” directed by the Italian Mauro Bolognini and that enjoyed the performance of the unforgettable Gina Lollobrigida. An enclave sold by Italy, Sotheby’s International Realty is valued at about 7 million.
The architecture of this building is perfectly delineated by a Eclectic style with a strong presence of the neo-Gothic style of the late nineteenth century and where its 4,000 square meters of habitable construction and its 8,000 square meters of exterior walls attest to the gigantic and voluminous size of this property. It is also a construction that stands out thanks to its 22 rooms and a huge part of American palm trees that make up a great forest for enjoying direct contact with nature.
This floor has managed to stand the test of time marvelously, thanks to the fact that it is a surviving spouse of the bombings of the Second World War, which later became a kind of logistical lair for many high-ranking German army officers, as well as the ill-fated 1908 earthquake The “Messina earthquake,” with a magnitude of 7.1 on the Richter scale, affected the areas of Sicily and Calabria.
In general terms, its brilliantly decorated and artistic ceilings, its beautiful marble floors and its structure completely made of stone manages to transmit a kind of elegance that allows it to manifest itself as a delicate mixture of antiquity and charm. It’s colossal staircase that leads you to its entrance with an impressive portico of three arches and its access to the upper floor is one of the most significant signs of this home.
A house with a history of celebrities and nobles
This home was inhabited in the nineteenth century by one of the families of greater relevance The building of Baron Agostino Pennisi di Floristella was also remodeled under the direction of the renowned Palermo architect Giuseppe Patricolo, widely credited with the restoration of palaces and buildings medieval The project for the house located in the town of Acireale, in the heart of the island of Sicily, was taken very seriously.
The windows The large size of its 8 bathrooms and its almost 2 dozen bedrooms allow space to be no problem, in addition within its facilities you will find a chapel private specially decorated with original frescoes by the Italian Giuseppe Sciuto, as well as a large library and a wine cellar. And so that there is no doubt about the authenticity of the construction, the original owners keep the initials of the family name engraved on the main chimney.
The use of the natural light is another great success of this castillo and its large arched windows contribute significantly to this order, the vaults internal The high ceilings and the high ceilings offer a touch of religiosity to many environments of the construction since many religious paintings and saints are evident. In short, a house that exudes nobility, beauty, and a stately and classic atmosphere is also linked to the film productions that managed to use its spaces, adding a plus to the value of this beautiful and beautiful medieval property and turning it into a cult building.
“The Godfather” Mansion
The Airbnb system rents the Corleone residence in Staten Island for a month, scene of Connie’s wedding celebration and Vito’s death. And it’s cheap: 50 euros per day
In this garden Connie Corleone obtained wed and also we understood the life dramatization of his sibling Michael, that wanted to be a good citizen but might not; on this yard Vito Corleone passed away while having fun with a grandson who did not also understand what fatality was. The Staten Island manor that was one of one of the most identifiable scenes of The Godfather (Francis Ford Coppola, 1972) is currently, ephemerally, an instead economical tourist lodging. The Airbnb system rents out the manor from tomorrow and throughout August for 50 euros per night to celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of the premiere.
The interior of the property, which does not show up in the trilogy, is a deal at that price. Your home is 1,900 square meters (on a 7,000-square-meter building) and also has actually been lately restored, integrating vintage aspects such as the aged leather sofas, so motion picture. It has 5 rooms and also seven bathrooms, plus deluxes such as a recreation room, a gym, 2 fire places, a saltwater swimming pool and an Irish-style bar.