centro storico, savoca

It's amazing place,not only for fan of Godfather. Beautiful view,nice streets. Here are places made scenes of The Godfather movie. You Can sit Bar Vitelli,like Al Pachino:) It's near to Taormina,You have to go to S.Teresa, half hour by bus, after walking up to Savoca around 1hour (the bus started from station centre of Taormina) or half hour by car from Taormina.

We traveled to this lovely village on the recommendation of our program director, who introduced us to the nephew of the owner of Bar Vitelli, who refused to rent her place to Francis Ford Coppola for filming "The Godfather", but instead welcomed him as a guest. We strolled up the cobblestone streets and enjoyed stunning views, heard "Ave Maria" from the church bells, and saw sculptures of metal, terra cotta, and ceramic along the way.

Savoca is an authentic old Sicilian village on the hill site with a population of 1500. The area is very scenic and serene and we were surprised that it wasn't too commercialized. Bar Vitelli houses artisans' tools and photographs taken from some of the scenes for the movie The Godfather I. The steep walk to St. Nicole's Church(1308) actually was quite relaxing as we passed the 12th century City Gate, the ruins of the old Synagogue(1470) and the defunct Church of St. Michael(1250). We also liked visiting the Cappuccini Convent/ Monastery(1603) which besides some mummified bodies provides a gorgeous view of Mount Etna. Francis Ford Coppola sure picked the right place for his movie in 1971.

We expected some overly commercialized Godfather tribute. But it was nothing like that. We recognized lots of little venues used in the film but nothing was over done. Even the Bar Vitelli was understated really. The whole place was a much better experience for the relaxed, low key feeling. A couple of tour coaches came and went and we sat at the Bar Vitelli enjoying a coffee and cake.Lots of other very nice bars and cafe's to choose from. A slow walk in the sun around the hill top, churches and we enjoyed lovely views out to sea and back to Etna. Etna looked particularly good on a clear day. The walk is steep going but no rush. There also small 3 wheel putt putt taxi's that can be hired to take you up and down the hill. Definitely worth the trip for a 2-3 hour break from the beach.

Charming village - authentic old Sicilian hill town - still has some of that Saracen village feel. Def worth a day trip from Taoromina

One of those places that your imagination comes to life in. Walking round the old centre and church with its great views to the sea was brilliant. Pity the museum was closed but it was around mid-day when we visited. Walk round here then go to Bar Vitelli, great plan for a couple of hours!

Decided to visit Savoca as it was near Letojanni where we were staying but it turned out to be one of our favourite places. We were lucky as it was very quiet- we practically had the place to ourselves. We collected a map from the tourist office & just wandered around. The views are stunning as are the old buildings, many of which have been renovated. One of the nicest aspects was the absence of tourist shops apart from Godfather souvenirs in a couple of bars.We admired the church and bar which appeared in the Godfather & enjoyed the absence of cars, scooters etc. Go if you get the chance - it is well worth a visit.

Siamo stati a Savoca il 05 gennaio ma abbiamo potuto solo fare un giro per il borgo (veramente unico) ma era tutto chiuso chiese museo e bar. L'unica cosa che siamo riusciti a visitare è stata la cripta dei Cappuccini (grazie) Che tristezza !!!

sotto la neve il centro storico di Savoca era ancora più caratteristico. Bello, con la vista sulle montagne e sul mare e con le sue stradine strette in salita...

Atmosfera quieta, sospesa nel tempo e panorami davvero splendidi fino alla vetta del Calvario da cui si gode (un po' avventurosamente, ma con grande soddisfazione) una panoramica a 360° che spazia dall'Etna alla Sila.Piacevole passeggiare per le viuzze degli antichi quartieri arroccati sui pendii dei Peloritani alla scoperta di chiese o anche semplici, piccole case dalle belle architetture.

Siamo arrivati a Savoca di Domenica pomeriggio ore 17.30..... TUTTO CHIUSO!!!! Il museo apre solo la domenica mattina, il Bar Vitelli chiuso per restauro, la chiesa chiusa...... Peccato è un bel paesino ma i politici del posto dovrebbe valorizzarlo di più.

Llegamos bastante tarde, ya de noche y hacía frio. No había un alma en el pueblo. El lugar es hermoso aunque no había mucha luz. Caminamos por más de dos horas a través del pueblo, subiendo y bajando escaleras. La vista hermosa aún de noche. Acá estuvo AL PACINO! Acá filmaron EL PADRINO! Son cosas que no dejás de pensar mientras das el paseo. Espero poder volver de día. Me encantó.

Il Borgo e' avvolto da un'atmosfera magica! Mi e' piaciuto molto il bar Vitelli e il museo, noon ho visitato la cripta dei frati Cappucciji perche' a me non piacciono le catcombe

A unos 30 km de Taormina se encuentra este pueblecito en medio de las montañas que, si bien es conocido por que en sus calles se rodó la película El Padrino, sorprende a quien lo visita. Preciosas vistas de las montañas y el mar. Un casco antiguo para pasear y perderse. Muy recomendable si quieres huir de las aglomeraciones

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