Corleone: famous for The Godfather with a splendid cultural heritage

Things to do

Tour, Experience, Tastings,...

Corleone offers natural beauties, such as the Due Rocche waterfall.
Finally the kingdom of Ficuzza is a fascinating combination of art, history and nature.

#ADS From Palermo: Half-Day Corleone Excursion

#ADS Beyond the Godfather Guided Walking Tour

#ADS Corleone Magna Via Francigena -Cammino di Sicilia

Traditional Festivals, Events, Live Show,... Corleone

There are numerous festive occasions that take place throughout the year and which involve the Corleonese community, strengthening its ties. The Christmas period is full of festivities:
It begins on December 8th dedicated to Mary Immaculate, patron saint of the city together with San Leoluca; December 13th is the feast of Saint Lucia, the young martyr of Syracuse. This is followed by the novena that precedes Christmas in Corleone: the streets of the village are enlivened by the sounds and songs performed by groups of street musicians who in ancient times received almonds, dried fruit and sphinxes as compensation.

Bread Festival in Corleone
Sep 2024

Medieval festival in Corleone
Sep 2024

Feast of the Holy Crucifix in Corleone
2024 September

Siccagno Tomato Festival in Corleone
Sep 2024

Feast of Saint Lucia in Corleone
Dec 2024

‹ Events in Palermo Area

‹ Events in Sicily

What to eat

Typical food, local wines and drinks, traditional dish to taste in Corleone

You can obviously taste all the typical products of Sicilian cuisine, the most well-known ones, such as cannoli, Sicilian cassata, arancini, etc. But there are some specialties typical of this area that are more difficult to find in other areas of Sicily.

On the occasion of the feast of Saint Lucia, you cannot miss tasting cuccia, a typical dish based on boiled wheat without adding salt.

To view a list of business activity within tourism in CorleoneClick here

Where to stay

Best Offers of Vacation Rental, hotel, B&B where to sleep in Corleone

Chiosi Country Club

Via Del Pino Snc - Contrada Chiosi - Corleone 90034
Corleone PA

Details

CLICK HERE

---

Interesting Facts

Interesting and fun facts, mythology, legend, folk tales and more to know about Corleone

Corleone and the mafia
The fame of the town of Corleone began when its name was linked to the mafia family in the saga of "The Godfather".

The Carcavecchia of Corleone
The old lady who brings gifts traditionally visits the homes of the Corleonesi on the night between 30th and 31st December to leave a gift for the children.

Fra Cristoforo and San Bernardo
It is believed that A. Manzoni was inspired by San Bernardo da Corleone for the character of Fra Cristoforo in "I Promessi Sposi".

Legend of the treasure of San Marco
The ruin of the church of San Marco in Corleone is one of the most fascinating and mysterious churches in the city of Corleone.

‹ Sicily Interesting Facts