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Castello degli Schiavi is a beautifully preserved rural Sicilian Baroque castle built between 1750 and 1756 by Don Girolamo Pavone on the estate of San Giovanni, near Fiumefreddo di Sicilia. Featuring elegant lava‑stone details, corner turrets and an upper loggia with sculpted “Moorish” statues, it stands as a testament to 18th-century grandeur.
This majestic villa gained worldwide fame as Michael Corleone’s hideout in TheGodfather (Part I & II), and later appeared in HBO’s TheWhiteLotus Season2, offering cinematic allure for film enthusiasts.
Spread across two floors, the castle includes a ground‑floor wine cellar and eight stately upper rooms filled with antique furnishings, family crests and baronial décor. The courtyard, complete with a central well and adjacent chapel (Madonna della Lettera), can host events for up to 400 guests.
Privately owned by the Platania-Baron family, the castle is available for exclusive weddings, corporate events and guided tours upon request. Its serene countryside setting, set among citrus groves on the Taormina Riviera, makes it a sought‑after location.
Fans of classic cinema and luxury events will appreciate the castle’s cinematic legacy and aristocratic charm—positioned just 30 minutes from Taormina and close to Etna excursions.
Located on the coastal SP71i road between Fiumefreddo and Marina di Cottone, visits are typically arranged by appointment. It’s accessible from Catania or Taormina via a scenic drive through the citrus‑lined Riviera.
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