A journey through Sicily's most famous movie locations

- We begin our journey in Taormina, an iconic destination beloved by renowned directors and home to the Taormina Film Fest.
From Michelangelo Antonioni to Coppola, from Woody Allen to Benigni, this charming town has set the stage for unforgettable film scenes. Today, it stars in HBO’s The White Lotus, filmed at the luxurious San Domenico Palace.

- Stroll along Corso Umberto and relax in Piazza IX Aprile, soaking in the cinematic atmosphere among elegant hotels and breathtaking terraces.

- Syracuse is one of the most beloved film sets for directors. From Tornatore to Lina Wertmüller and the Taviani brothers, the city has inspired generations of filmmakers.

- In 2023, it appeared in Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, with scenes shot between the Ear of Dionysius and the island of Ortigia.

- Visit the Neapolis Archaeological Park, explore Maniace Castle, and let yourself be swept into the heart of cinematic action.

- Scicli is the real-life “Vigata” from the TV series: its Town Hall doubles as the police station of the beloved Inspector Montalbano.
 Be sure to visit Palazzo Spadaro, the Church of San Michele, and the historic Cartia Pharmacy.

- In the surrounding area, explore “Marinella” (Donnalucata), the Mànnara (Fornace Penna in Sampieri), and Montalbano’s iconic beachfront house in Punta Secca.

- In the prequel to the series, Agrigento and Porto Empedocle serve as the main filming locations.
Discover the real “Vigata” imagined by Andrea Camilleri, and marvel at the Scala dei Turchi — the stunning white cliff also featured in Pif’s film At War for Love (In guerra per amore).

- A stop that blends fiction, landscape, and literary memory.

- Cefalù is closely tied to Giuseppe Tornatore’s Cinema Paradiso, the Oscar-winning masterpiece.
 Teatro Cicero, Porta Marina, and the Old Pier (Molo Vecchio) are just some of the featured locations.

- Relive the emotions of young Totò as you wander through the village’s narrow streets and lively squares.

Also worth discovering are references to We Still Kill the Old Way, the film adaptation of Leonardo Sciascia’s novel.

- Palermo is a recurring set in Sicilian cinema. Visconti’s The Leopard was filmed at Villa Boscogrande and Palazzo Valguarnera Gangi, the setting of the unforgettable waltz scene.

- The city also stars in the TV series The Lions of Sicily.
 Wander through the Kalsa district and the historic center, where history and cinematic fiction blend seamlessly.

The province of Trapani is home to key locations tied to the Florio family, featured in The Lions of Sicily—including the historic Florio Wine Cellars, Villino Nasi, and the island of Favignana.

It’s also the backdrop of the TV series Màkari, filmed along the Gulf of Macari, between Monte Cofano and Baia di Santa Margherita.

An authentic landscape, perfect for both film settings and curious travelers.

- The Aeolian Islands are iconic locations in the history of Italian cinema. Stromboli was immortalized by Rossellini with Ingrid Bergman, while Vulcano became a symbol of passion thanks to Anna Magnani.

- Salina is the setting of Il Postino with Massimo Troisi, and Lipari appears in Nanni Moretti’s Caro Diario.

- Wild landscapes, poetry, and myth blend together in the rhythm of the waves.