Corleone: famous for The Godfather with a splendid cultural heritage

Things to do, attractions, interesting facts

Area: Palermo surroundings

The city of Corleone is famous for giving its name to the main character of Francis Ford Coppola's famous film "The Godfather". Its fame in the world is linked to the mafia also for being the birthplace of the mafia boss Totò Riina.
But the city of Corleone has an area extraordinarily rich in prestigious cultural assets and landscape and naturalistic assets which offers countless opportunities for beauty if observed from a more authentic perspective, capable of leading not only to the discovery of its material heritage made up of monumental and naturalistic assets, but also and above all its intangible heritage, made up of folklore, ancient cults and the daily life typical of the countries of hinterland of Sicily. The experience of visiting Corleone becomes an opportunity to contemplate and appreciate the profound meaning of an ancient town with a great heritage.

What to see

Corleone is the city of a hundred churches, its historic center is a tangle of narrow streets and alleys full of precious and fascinating places of worship.

Tourist Map of Corleone

Monastery of the Holy Savior in Corleone

Due Rocche bridge in Corleone

Church of the Due Rocche in Corleone

Waterfall of Due Rocche

Soprano Castle in Corleone

Candelora Church in Corleone

Laboratory of Legality in Corleone

Church of Carmine in the Corleone neighborhood

Church of Santa Rosalia in Corleone

Church of San Domenico in Corleone

Church of San Pietro

Church of Sant'Andrea in Corleone

Milone Palace in Corleone

Cammarata palace in Corleone

Church of San Bernardo in Corleone

Church of Santa Caterina in Corleone

Former Hospital of Bianchi in Corleone

Church of Maria SS. Annunziata in Corleone

Sarzana Palace in Corleone

Church of San Nicolò in Corleone

Sanctuary of Maria SS. Sorrowful in Corleone

Sottano Castle in Corleone

Ethnographic museum in Corleone

Church and Convent of Sant'Agostino in Corleone

Library in Corleone

Documentation Center on Mafia in Corleone

Civic Museum in Corleone

Church of San Francesco di Paola

Church of Santa Maria Maggiore della Neve

Church of San Leoluca in Corleone

Church of Santa Maria di Porto Salvo in Corleone

Town hall in Corleone

Bentivegna Palace in Corleone

Mother Church of Corleone

Bosco di Ficuzza Reserve

Borgo Schirò

Sanctuary of Madonna di Tagliavia in Corleone

Church of San Michele Arcangelo in Corleone

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.

From Palermo: Half-Day Corleone Excursion

Enjoy a half-day shore excursion to Corleone, a small town that has had its history and culture shaped by the Mafia.

Beyond the Godfather Guided Walking Tour

Go beyond the Godfather stereotypes and discover the picturesque village of Corleone. Walk through the streets and learn the true struggle of the people's resistance to the Italian mafia.

Corleone Magna Via Francigena

Beautiful itinerary, called Cammino di Sicilia - Magna Via Francigena, of 187 km which crosses Sicily starting from Palermo and arriving in Agrigento.
This is Stage 3 which starts from Corleone and reaches Prizzi. A historical route described by Norman sources, walking along white and dirt roads.

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.

Feast of Saint Lucia in Corleone
2023 Dicembre 13

Christmas in Corleone
2023 December

Carnival in Corleone
2024 February

Feast of San Leoluca in Corleone
2024 March

Cursa di Santu Luca in Corleone
2024 May

Feast of the Holy Crucifix in Corleone
2024 September

Events in Palermo Area

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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.

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.

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Where to stay

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Nearby Places

Below you will find a list of the most beautiful places to visit in the surroundings of Corleone. The places are located at a maximum distance of about an half hour by car. Good fun!