Teatro Massimo Vittorio Emanuele is a Neoclassical landmark in Palermo, Sicily, Italy, and a filming location for The Godfather Part III (1990), The White Lotus (Season 2) (2022) and The White Lotus (2022). Built in 1897, it was designed by Giovan Battista Filippo Basile.
Location: Palermo, Sicily, Italy
Verified facts
- Located in Palermo, Sicily
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-11453, SRC-11454 - Appeared in The Godfather Part III (movie, 1990)
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-11453, SRC-11454 - Appeared in The White Lotus (Season 2) (tv, 2022)
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-11454, SRC-11455, SRC-12946 - Designed by Giovan Battista Filippo Basile
confidence 90/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-11454, SRC-12260, SRC-14281, SRC-14458 - Architectural style: Neoclassical
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-11454, SRC-12260, SRC-12687 - Built in 1897
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-11454, SRC-12260, SRC-12687 - Designed by Giovan Battista Filippo Basile (completed by his son Ernesto Basile)
confidence 90/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-11454, SRC-12260, SRC-14282, SRC-14458 - Architectural style: Neoclassical
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-11454, SRC-12260, SRC-13263 - Built in 1897
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-11454, SRC-12260, SRC-13263 - Appeared in The White Lotus (tv, 2022)
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-11454, SRC-11469, SRC-12946
Evidence & sources
- SRC-11453 — https://movie-locations.com/movies/g/Godfather-3.php (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11454 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Teatro_Massimo (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11455 — https://www.wondersofsicily.com/white-lotus-season-2-locations-sicily.htm (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11469 — https://www.followingtherivera.com/the-white-lotus-sicily-film-locations/ (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12260 — https://www.palermowonders.com/teatro-massimo-palermo-history/ (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12687 — Palermo Viva – Teatro Massimo of Palermo (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12946 — Ferryscanner – White Lotus season 2: discover the filming locations (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-13263 — Opera Charm — Teatro Massimo (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-14281 — Italian Art Society (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-14282 — ITALYscapes – Teatro Massimo, Palermo (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-14458 — Google Arts & Culture — Fondazione Teatro Massimo (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
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Frequently asked questions
Where was The Godfather Part III filmed?
Teatro Massimo Vittorio Emanuele, in Palermo, Sicily, is a real-world filming location used for The Godfather Part III. This property has also appeared on screen in The White Lotus.
Where was The White Lotus filmed?
Teatro Massimo Vittorio Emanuele, in Palermo, Sicily, is a real-world filming location used for The White Lotus. This property has also appeared on screen in The Godfather Part III.
Who designed Teatro Massimo Vittorio Emanuele?
Teatro Massimo Vittorio Emanuele was designed by Giovan Battista Filippo Basile.
Where is Teatro Massimo Vittorio Emanuele located?
Teatro Massimo Vittorio Emanuele is located in Palermo, Sicily.