Corleone Tour: Beyond the Mafia in Palermo, Italy
The name "Corleone" is not simply that of a Godfather. Discover this picturesque village in the middle of the Sicilian countryside, enjoy the warm hospitality of the people and their effort to struggle against the Mafia.
Highlights:
Explore the alleys of Corleone with a local activist
Learn about the history of the Mafia in Corleone through the painting of Gaetano Porcasi
Earn who Falcone and Borsellino were and why they mean so much for the Sicilians
Climb the "Rocca Soprana" to reach the best viewpoint of Corleone
Includes:
A guide
Entrance to Laboratorio della Legalità
Small contribution to the Addiopizzo charitable organization
Not included:
Food and drinks
Bus ticket
During this tour, you will discover how some of the leaders of this mass-movement, born and raised in Corleone, were killed by the Mafia and became symbol of the Anti-mafia liberation.
The tour runs through the city center and climbs up to wonderful panoramic viewpoints, where you can enjoy the beauty of the Sicilian countryside.
It also includes a visit to the 'Laboratory of Legality'. Here you can admire the works of the Sicilian painter Gaetano Porcasi, which focus on the history of the Mafia and the Anti-mafia movement in Corleone.