Il gattopardo Filming Locations

Ciminna is a Sicilian city in the Metropolitan City of Palermo, located approximately 30 miles southeast of its capital, Palermo. The city's economy is derived mainly from agriculture and traditional crafts. The artist and Franciscan priest Pasquale Sarullo was born in Ciminna.

Ariccia is a town and comune in the Metropolitan City of Rome, Central Italy, 25 kilometres southeast of Rome. It is in the Alban Hills of the Lazio region and could be considered an extension of Rome's southeastern suburbs.

Charming coastal Mondello is known for its namesake beach, a long stretch of fine sand with rental outlets for sun loungers and water-sports gear. The lively area is dominated by an art nouveau pavilion at the end of a pier. Seasonal street-food and gourmet eateries line the beach and the streets of former fisherman’s village Mondello Paese. Nearby Capo Gallo Reserve offers hiking trails and expansive sea views.

Palermo is the capital of the Italian island of Sicily. The 12th-century Palermo Cathedral houses royal tombs, while the huge neoclassical Teatro Massimo is known for opera performances. Also in the center are the Palazzo dei Normanni, a royal palace started in the 9th century, and the Cappella Palatina, with Byzantine mosaics. Busy markets include the central Ballarò street market and the Vucciria, near the port.

Rome is the capital city of Italy. It is also the capital of the Lazio region, the centre of the Metropolitan City of Rome Capital, and a special comune named Comune di Roma Capitale.

Sicily, the largest Mediterranean island, is just off the "toe" of Italy's "boot." Its rich history is reflected in sites like the Valley of the Temples, the well-preserved ruins of 7 monumental, Doric-style Greek temples, and in the Byzantine mosaics at the Cappella Palatina, a former royal chapel in capital city Palermo. On Sicily’s eastern edge is Mount Etna, one of Europe’s highest active volcanoes.