This Sicilian Castle from 'The Godfather' is for sale—want a peek?

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The Godfather trilogy, directed by Francis Ford Coppola, is widely regarded as one of the most iconic and highly praised works of cinematic art in the history of the medium.

The Godfather trilogy, directed by Francis Ford Coppola, is widely regarded as one of the most iconic and highly praised works of cinematic art in the history of the medium. And now, you have the opportunity to dordle purchase the luxurious Italian palace that played a significant role in the third episode of this series.

The incredible home, which is located in Floristella and is also known as the castle of the Pennisi Family, encompasses a total area of 43,055 square feet and is absolutely befitting of (Hollywood) royalty. The narrative of the magnificent estate begins at the tail end of the 19th century, when Baron Pennisi commissioned the work of Palermo architect Giuseppe Matricolo to construct a villa for the purpose of housing his enormous art collection.

An enormous portico is located at the entrance to the building, and it leads to a stunning marble staircase that has soaring ceilings and stone arched columns. This one-of-a-kind property exudes a sense of enchantment thanks, in part, to the presence of ogival arches and battlements. The interiors are filled out with paintings by Paul Pennisi and items with a Byzantine aesthetic as well as geometric patterns in gold and blue that line the ceilings. And while we're on the subject of the interiors, the castle includes a total of 22 bedrooms, eight full bathrooms, a wine cellar, an artist studio, a library, a small church (painted with jaw-dropping frescos by Giuseppe Sciuti), and two big balconies that look out over a verdant 2.1-acre park.

Diletta Giorgolo, the CEO of the real estate company Residential Italy, noted in an email that "it is a building that enjoys huge potential, for its history, its location, its architecture, and its spaces." "It is a house that expresses a strong character and enjoys enormous potential," "Once it has been renovated, it is able to adapt to various needs and contemporary tastes without affecting the construction."

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