Sammezzano Castle (Castello di Sammezzano) is a Moorish Revival castle in Leccio, Reggello (Florence), Tuscany, Italy, and a filming location for Tale of Tales (2015), Sandokan (2025) and Dinner with a Vampire (1989). Dating to c.1605 (remodelled 1853-1889), it was designed by Ferdinando Panciatichi Ximenes d'Aragona.
Location: Leccio, Reggello (Florence), Tuscany, Italy
Verified facts
- Located in Leccio, Reggello (Florence), Tuscany
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-10708, SRC-10709, SRC-11100 - Appeared in Tale of Tales (movie, 2015)
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-10708, SRC-10709, SRC-11100 - Appeared in Sandokan (tv, 2025)
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-10709, SRC-10708, SRC-11101, SRC-12652 - Built c.1605 (remodelled 1853–1889)
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-10709, SRC-11318, SRC-11883 - Architectural style: Moorish Revival
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-10709, SRC-11318, SRC-11884 - Designed by Ferdinando Panciatichi Ximenes d'Aragona
confidence 90/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-11100, SRC-11318, SRC-11883, SRC-10709 - Historic designation: Europa Nostra / European Investment Bank Institute '7 Most Endangered' heritage sites in Europe (2020)
confidence 80/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-13066, SRC-13067, SRC-16490, SRC-17501 - Appeared in Dinner with a Vampire (tv, 1989)
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-10709, SRC-11960, SRC-12651
Evidence & sources
- SRC-10708 — https://www.finestresullarte.info/en/cinema-theater-and-tv/the-castle-of-sandokan-starring-on-rai-un (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-10709 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sammezzano (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11100 — Visit Tuscany (official Tuscany regional tourism) – Sammezzano Castle (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11101 — Il Sole 24 Ore – The new Sandokan, 30 million budget, speaks Italian (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11318 — https://slate.com/human-interest/2016/01/italys-sammezzano-castle-now-abandoned-was-built- (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11883 — The Italian Tribune (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11884 — Italian Sons and Daughters of America (ISDA) (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11960 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dinner_with_a_Vampire (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12651 — Poche Pictures — Dinner with a Vampire (1989) review (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12652 — La Nouvelle Vague — Sandokan 2025: tutte le location della fiction con Can Yaman (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-13066 — https://www.europanostra.org/european-call-to-save-7-most-endangered-heritage-sites/ (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-13067 — https://www.savesammezzano.com/7mostendangered/ (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-16490 — https://7mostendangered.eu/sites/castle-of-sammezzano-tuscany-italy-2/ (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-17501 — https://www.ansa.it/ansamed/it/notizie/rubriche/cultura/2020/04/02/castello-sammezzano-tra-siti-euro (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
How we verify
Every fact above is independently corroborated by at least two reputable sources and
confidence-scored before publication. Claims that cannot clear that bar are withheld. We show the
street address only for non-residential public landmarks (museums, commercial and civic buildings,
publicly documented filming-location sites); the exact addresses of private residences and any
personal information are structurally barred from publication. Last reviewed June 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Dinner with a Vampire filmed?
Sammezzano Castle (Castello di Sammezzano), in Leccio, Reggello (Florence), Tuscany, is a real-world filming location used for Dinner with a Vampire. This property has also appeared on screen in Sandokan, Tale of Tales.
Where was Sandokan filmed?
Sammezzano Castle (Castello di Sammezzano), in Leccio, Reggello (Florence), Tuscany, is a real-world filming location used for Sandokan. This property has also appeared on screen in Dinner with a Vampire, Tale of Tales.
Where was Tale of Tales filmed?
Sammezzano Castle (Castello di Sammezzano), in Leccio, Reggello (Florence), Tuscany, is a real-world filming location used for Tale of Tales. This property has also appeared on screen in Dinner with a Vampire, Sandokan.
Who designed Sammezzano Castle (Castello di Sammezzano)?
Sammezzano Castle (Castello di Sammezzano) was designed by Ferdinando Panciatichi Ximenes d'Aragona.
Where is Sammezzano Castle (Castello di Sammezzano) located?
Sammezzano Castle (Castello di Sammezzano) is located in Leccio, Reggello (Florence), Tuscany.