A castle in Sicily that was in 'The Godfather III' is listed for $6.6 million. It has 22 bedrooms, a chapel, and a private park take a look inside.

The Castello Pennisi di Floristella, in Acireale, Italy.Italy Sotheby's International Realty

• A 19th-century, 43,000-square-foot castle in Sicily, Italy, is on sale for $6.6 million.
• The property was originally built to be a museum, and later used for films like "The Godfather III."

A 22-bedroom, 8-bathroom castle built in the 19th century is for sale in the town of Acireale in coastal Sicily, Italy, for €6 million, or about $6.6 million.

The castle is located in eastern Sicily.      Italy Sotheby's International Realty

Source: Sotheby's

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.      Italy Sotheby's International Realty

Source: Mansion Global

The castle might also seem familiar as it was a filming location for movies like "The Godfather III." According to Italy Sotheby's, a staircase and a few rooms on the first floor were featured in scenes in the film.

A room in the castle.      Italy Sotheby's International Realty

The home's history extends beyond Hollywood, too. During World War II, the castle was used as a logistics base by the German army, according to Italy Sotheby's, and later was turned into a field hospital by the Allies.

The reception hall on the first floor has many windows with views of the grounds.      Italy Sotheby's International Realty

After the war, the family returned to the castle and primarily used it during the autumn grape harvest season, according to Italy Sotheby's.

The first floor in the castle.      Italy Sotheby's International Realty

Now, the property is listed for sale by one of the baron's descendants, who currently lives there. It's been on the market for three years, according to Italy Sotheby's.

The property has been on the market for three years.      Italy Sotheby's International Realty

The 43,055-square-foot castle has neo-Gothic architecture and is framed by two towers.

One of the castle's two towers.      Italy Sotheby's International Realty

Source: Sotheby's

It also comes with a private 2.5-acre park with fountains and lush plants.

The castle comes with a private 2.5 acre park.      Italy Sotheby's International Realty

Source: Sotheby's

Palm trees surround the dramatic driveway to enter the home.

The driveway is framed by century-old palm trees.      Italy Sotheby's International Realty

Inside, the main entrance opens to a grand hall with a marble staircase leading to the first floor.

The marble staircase leading to the first floor.      Italy Sotheby's International Realty

On the first floor, there are two terraces that overlook the grounds, and a reception hall where a fireplace is engraved with the Pennisi family initials.

The reception hall on the first floor.      Italy Sotheby's International Realty

The sunny terraces are large enough to fit tables and chairs, as seen in the listing photos.

The first floor has two large terraces.      Italy Sotheby's International Realty

The 22 bedrooms are spread over two floors. One on the first floor has a wood-burning fireplace and floor-to-ceiling windows.

The castle comes with 22 bedrooms.      Italy Sotheby's International Realty

Source: Sotheby's

Throughout the house, many of the rooms are currently decorated with antique-looking furniture, ornate chandeliers, and artwork.

A room in the castle.      Italy Sotheby's International Realty

And most of the castle's rooms have large, arched windows with views of the grounds.

A room in the property.      Italy Sotheby's International Realty

In the castle's north tower, there's a small chapel with high ceilings decorated with fresco paintings, according to the listing.

The chapel is decorated with frescoes by Italian painter Giuseppe Sciuti.      Italy Sotheby's International Realty

According to an email sent by Italy Sotheby's to Insider, the Pennisi family used the chapel to celebrate Christmas and Sunday masses. Since the 1970s, the chapel and park have also been used for private weddings and ceremonies.

The chapel has high ceilings.      Italy Sotheby's International Realty

And for roughly $6.6 million, it can all be yours.

The main entrance to the castle.      Italy Sotheby's International Realty