Palermo Anti-Mafia Tour

Discover the most emblematic locations surrounding civil resistance to mafia power and rebellion against racketeering with this Palermo Anti-Mafia Tour.

Tour Details

We'll meet in front of the Teatro Massimo in Palermo, at Piazza Guiseppe Verdi, to start a tour dedicated to civil mobilisation against organised crime.

After observing the Teatro Massimo from the outside, we'll head towards Piazza Beati Paoli, discussing the alleged link between the secret sect mentioned by Luigi Natoli and Cosa Nostra, followed by a visit to the Mercato del Capo, known for its hidden paths associated with the Beati Paoli.

Our next stop will be the Piazza della Memoria, home to a memorial for magistrates killed by the Mafia. We will then proceed to Palermo Cathedral to address the relationship between the Mafia and the Church, including the story of Don Pino Puglisi.

Passing by the Town Hall, historically linked to the union of Cosa Nostra and politics, we will go to Piazza Magione in the Kalsa quarter, where Falcone and Borsellino grew up.

Throughout the tour, we will observe the logo of the critical consumption campaign "Pago chi non paga" on shop windows, showcasing businesses that refuse to pay protection money, supported by the Addiopizzo Committee.

The tour will conclude after 3 hours at the Fontana Pretoria.