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Corleone (Italian: [korleˈoːne]; Sicilian: Cunigghiuni [kʊnɪɟˈɟuːnɪ] or Curliuni [kʊɾlɪˈuːnɪ]) is an Italian town and comune of roughly 11,158 inhabitants in the Metropolitan City of Palermo, in Sicily.
The Corleone family are fictional characters in both the novels and the films created by Mario Puzo, first appearing in his 1969 novel, The Godfather. They are an organized crime family originating from the Sicilian town of Corleone, and based in New York City. The Corleone family has drawn comparisons with the real-life Genovese and Bonanno ...
Corleone is a small town situated on a hill about 500 meters above sea level in the province of Palermo in western Sicily. The town is best known for its churches and for its connection with some of the most powerful families of the mafia.
Sep 9, 2010 · Corleone, Sicily. The main reason to visit Corleone, however, is the lovely countryside surrounding it. The Borgata Ficuzza nature reserve lies between Corleone and Palermo, and is well worth a visit for those who like walking.
Dec 13, 2016 · If you are proud to be Sicilian, you should visit Corleone not only for the fame to being the birth home of some of the cruelest mafia bosses, but because it is one among the many charming Sicilian towns you can visit during your travel to Sicily.
Oct 8, 2017 · Things to Do in Corleone, Italy: See Tripadvisor's 2,186 traveler reviews and photos of Corleone tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in July. We have reviews of the best places to see in Corleone. Visit top-rated & must-see attractions.
Corleone, city, western Sicily, Italy. The name Qurliyūn is found in Arab sources of the 9th century ce; the city was probably an earlier Byzantine foundation. Made a military center by the Hohenstaufen rulers of Sicily from the 10th century, it later passed under Spanish rule.
A journey to discover the history of the city of Corleone, the history of the peasants and the daily life of the noble landowners, the birth of the history of the mafia and anti-mafia.
Corleone is a city of ancient origins, rich in history and culture, which lies in a mountainous basin and is surrounded by imposing rocky ramparts, among which the ""Soprano" castle" stands out, adorned by the tower known as Saracena, and the "Sottano castle".
Corleone Tourism: Tripadvisor has 2,186 reviews of Corleone Hotels, Attractions, and Restaurants making it your best Corleone resource.
