The property was originally built in 1880 by Italian baron Agostino Pennisi to house his art collection, an agent for Italy Sotheby’s International Realty told Insider. Instead, his family ended up living there for five generations.
Five generations of the Pennisi family have lived in the castle.
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Fountain: global mansion
The castle may also look familiar, as it was a filming location for movies like “The Godfather III.” According to Italy Sotheby’s, a staircase and some rooms on the first floor were featured in scenes from the film.
A room in the castle.
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The house’s history also extends beyond Hollywood. During World War II, the castle was used as a logistics base by the German army, according to Italia Sotheby’s, and was later converted by the Allies into a field hospital.
The reception room on the first floor has many windows overlooking the grounds.
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Inside, the main entrance opens into a large hall with a marble staircase leading to the first floor.
The marble staircase leading to the first floor.
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