Film · 1988

Cinema Paradiso

Directed by Giuseppe Tornatore

Winner of the Oscar for Best Foreign Film. A Sicilian boy's love story with cinema, with the famous square of Palazzo Adriano at the heart of the tale.

More venues in Palazzo Adriano → Read the itinerary — the film's locations and where to eat →

Venues linked to the film

Piazza Umberto I a Palazzo Adriano, con la fontana e la chiesa madre

Real set

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Albergo Ristorante Pizzeria del Viale

Palazzo Adriano, Sicilia

A restaurant and pizzeria in Palazzo Adriano, the village-set of Tornatore's Oscar winner, a short walk from the scenic Piazza Umberto I. Ideal for a break between history and cinema.

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Frequently asked questions

Where was Cinema Paradiso filmed?

Mainly in Palazzo Adriano, in the province of Palermo, whose square with the octagonal fountain became the set of the town of Giancaldo.

What to see in Palazzo Adriano following the film?

The beautiful Piazza Umberto I and the bars overlooking the square, where you can stop while visiting the village.