Forza d'Agro is a small medieval fortress village perched on a hill at about 420 meters above the Ionian sea in Sicily. Forza d'Agro is famous as the filming location of The Godfather movies. Discover the 8 Best Things To Do in Forza d'Agrò in one day!
About Forza d'Agro
- Forza d'Agro is located in the Valle d'Agrò (the valley of Agrò), on the eastern slope of the Peloritani mountains, in the province of Messina in Sicily.
- Forza d'Agrò's elevation is 420 meters above sea level.
- The village is known as the filming location of several scenes in The Godfather movies.
8 Best Things To Do in Forza d'Agrò
The village of Forza d'Agrò has remained largely untouched by modernization. There are still many traditional Sicilian houses and buildings. The lanes are paved with stone. Forza d'Agrò is great for walking and not so great for cars. This quiet village will transport you back in time.
It's exactly for these reasons that Forza d'Agrò was chosen as the filming location for the Francis Ford Coppola's Godfather movies. The village is located close to another town featured in The Godfather movie, Savoca. Be sure to visit both towns! Read on to discover the 8 Best Things To Do in Forza d'Agrò in one day!
1. The church of the Santissima Annunziata (Mother church)
The church of the Santissima Annunziata is the mother church (Chiesa Madre) of Forza d'Agrò. The church was originally built in the 15th century and was reconstructed at the beginning of the 18th century. The church was built in the Baroque style.
This church was used as a filming location for scenes in The Godfather movies.
2. The church of the Santissima Trinità
The church of the Santissima Trinità is also called the Church of Holy Trinity or the Sant'Agostino Church. This church dates back to the 15th century. It's located in the Piazza della Triade along with the Augustinian Convent.
To reach the church, you have to climb up the sandstone staircase and pass through the fifteenth-century Catalan Gothic arch, The Arco Durazzesco.
The church has a beautiful tower with a pyramid-shaped spire. The interior of the church consists of a single nave and there are a number of artworks in the church.
3. The Augustinian Convent
The Augustinian Convent is located next to the church of the Santissima Trinità in the Piazza della Triade. The convent was built in the 16th century.
4. The Arco Durazzesco
The Arco Durazzesco is an impressive 15th century Catalan Gothic arch that you have to pass through to get to the church of the Santissima Trinità (the church of the Holy Trinity). To reach the arch, you climb up a sandstone stairway.
The arch leads onto the Piazza della Triade, where the ancient church of the Holy Trinity and the Augustinian Convent are located.
5. Piazza della Triade
Piazza della Triade is one of the most beautiful spots in Forza d'Agrò. It is in this piazza that the ancient church of the Holy Trinity and the Augustinian Convent are located. It's also a great panoramic viewpoint. From here you can see Forza d'Agrò, the stunning surrounding areas, and the Bay of Taormina.
6. The Church of San Francesco
The Church of San Francesco was built in the 15th century by the Franciscan Friars Minor. It's a small and very welcoming village church.
7. The Historic Center of Forza d'Agro
Forza d'Agro has a beautiful historic center largely untouched by modernization. There are many medieval structures, including typical Sicilian houses, churches, palaces, and buildings. The winding lanes are paved with stone. The streets are narrow and unpassable by cars.
8. Panorama
Forza d'Agrò's exceptional location on a hilltop offers breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding area: the Ionian coast, the bay of Giardini-Naxos and even Mount Etna. You can enjoy astonishing views right from the center of Forza d'Agrò.
The views are also spectacular on the way to the village. Here is the picture of the view on the way from Savoca to Forza d'Agrò:
Things To Do Near Forza d'Agro:
If you are visiting Forza d'Agro, make sure to pay a visit to Savoca, another town featured in The Godfather movie. It's only a short drive by car from Forza d'Agro.
In Savoca, you'll find iconic Bar Vitelli, the place where Michael Corleone asks Apollonia's father for his permission to marry his daughter. Also, the Church of San Nicolò in Savoca is the church where Michael Corleone got married to his Sicilian wife, Apollonia.
Hi Julia,
I am trying to learn about the history of Forza D'agro but unfortunately I can not find a lot of information online. During your travels there do you know of any experts on the local history?