1972 · Directed by Francis Ford Coppola
Explore the real-world connections to The Godfather, with each location linked to its own story and evidence.
These existing site references are not exact scene or camera positions. Access notes and sources remain attached to each location.
General reference · Public access · Coordinate precision: building · Not an exact scene or camera position; not a visitor route. An open bar in the centre of Savoca. Sit outside and order a granita.
General reference · Public access · Coordinate precision: building · Not an exact scene or camera position; not a visitor route. A short walk uphill from Bar Vitelli. Churches ask for a donation; dress for a church.
General reference · Public access · Coordinate precision: building · Not an exact scene or camera position; not a visitor route. By guided visit: the Thursday bus tour from Taormina includes the entry.
General reference · Public access · Coordinate precision: building · Not an exact scene or camera position; not a visitor route. Both shop fronts are on the street, between Grand and Hester Streets.
General reference · Public access · Coordinate precision: building · Not an exact scene or camera position; not a visitor route. An active parish. The 90-minute Catacombs by Candlelight tour runs Monday and Thursday to Sunday, 10am–4pm.
General reference · Public access · Coordinate precision: building · Not an exact scene or camera position; not a visitor route. A working theatre: the marquee faces Sixth Avenue at 50th Street.
General reference · Public access · Coordinate precision: building · Not an exact scene or camera position; not a visitor route. Nothing of the store is left: Olympic Tower stands on the site.
General reference · Public access · Coordinate precision: building · Not an exact scene or camera position; not a visitor route. A working hotel off Times Square.
General reference · Public access · Coordinate precision: building · Not an exact scene or camera position; not a visitor route. A working courthouse: the steps face Foley Square.
General reference · Public access · Coordinate precision: building · Not an exact scene or camera position; not a visitor route. A shop now: look from White Plains Road.
General reference · Public access · Coordinate precision: site · Not an exact scene or camera position; not a visitor route. An active cemetery: visit quietly, in opening hours.
Piazza Fossia 7, Savoca
An open bar in the centre of Savoca. Sit outside and order a granita.
Michael meets Apollonia’s father at the bar.
Production: Piazza Fossia 7, Savoca · Depicted: Bar Vitelli, Savoca (stand-in)
Via San Nicolò, Savoca
A short walk uphill from Bar Vitelli. Churches ask for a donation; dress for a church.
Michael marries Apollonia.
Production: Via San Nicolò, Savoca · Depicted: Chiesa di San Nicolò (Santa Lucia), Savoca (stand-in)
Province of Messina
A hill village, 420 metres up: park below and walk the lanes.
Michael walks into “Corleone”.
Production: Province of Messina · Depicted: Forza d’Agrò (stand-in)
Via Marina, Fiumefreddo di Sicilia
By guided visit: the Thursday bus tour from Taormina includes the entry.
The car is blown up at the villa where Michael is staying.
Production: Via Marina, Fiumefreddo di Sicilia · Depicted: Castello degli Schiavi, Fiumefreddo di Sicilia (stand-in)
128 and 137 Mott Street
Both shop fronts are on the street, between Grand and Hester Streets.
The Don buys oranges at a street stall and is shot.
Production: 128 and 137 Mott Street · Depicted: Mott Street: the fruit stand and Genco Olive Oil (stand-in)
Mulberry Street between Prince and Houston Streets
An active parish. The 90-minute Catacombs by Candlelight tour runs Monday and Thursday to Sunday, 10am–4pm.
Michael stands godfather at a christening while his enemies are killed across the city.
Production: Mulberry Street between Prince and Houston Streets · Depicted: St Patrick’s Old Cathedral (stand-in)
1260 Avenue of the Americas at 50th Street
A working theatre: the marquee faces Sixth Avenue at 50th Street.
Michael and Kay leave Radio City as the news of the shooting breaks.
Production: 1260 Avenue of the Americas at 50th Street · Depicted: Radio City Music Hall (stand-in)
Olympic Tower, Fifth Avenue
Nothing of the store is left: Olympic Tower stands on the site.
Michael and Kay shop on Fifth Avenue.
Production: Olympic Tower, Fifth Avenue · Depicted: Best & Co., Fifth Avenue at 51st Street (stand-in)
228 West 47th Street
A working hotel off Times Square.
Sollozzo meets Luca Brasi in the hotel bar.
Production: 228 West 47th Street · Depicted: The Hotel Edison (stand-in)
60 Centre Street, Foley Square
A working courthouse: the steps face Foley Square.
Barzini is shot on the courthouse steps.
Production: 60 Centre Street, Foley Square · Depicted: New York County Courthouse (stand-in)
The Bronx, between East 211th and East 212th Streets
A shop now: look from White Plains Road.
Michael shoots Sollozzo and McCluskey over dinner.
Production: The Bronx, between East 211th and East 212th Streets · Depicted: Louis’ Restaurant, 3531 White Plains Road (stand-in)
Greenpoint Avenue, Queens
An active cemetery: visit quietly, in opening hours.
The Don is buried in Queens.
Production: Greenpoint Avenue, Queens · Depicted: First Calvary Cemetery (stand-in)
Emerson Hill, Staten Island
Private homes: not pinned, and please leave the residents in peace.
The Don hears requests in his dark office while the wedding goes on in the sun outside.
Production: Emerson Hill, Staten Island · Depicted: The Corleone compound, Longfellow Avenue (stand-in)
City links can describe a broad production area or the source catalogue’s city collection. The named-site references retain their own geography.
The film’s Wikidata record lists these production locations. Exact filming areas and visitor access have not yet been established here.
