Corleone Attractions
Communications
SS 118 Palermo-Agrigento.
Location
This town has a beautiful situation in the interior of the island to the south of Palermo in a hollow between peaks of the Monti Sicani. The name is derived from the Arabic Kürlion; in Arab times, with its two fortresses on hills in the south and east, it had a strategic importance. In 1237 Frederick II founded a colony of Lombards here. In 1536 a fall of rock destroyed part of the town, which was subsequently rebuilt.
SS 118 Palermo-Agrigento.
Location
This town has a beautiful situation in the interior of the island to the south of Palermo in a hollow between peaks of the Monti Sicani. The name is derived from the Arabic Kürlion; in Arab times, with its two fortresses on hills in the south and east, it had a strategic importance. In 1237 Frederick II founded a colony of Lombards here. In 1536 a fall of rock destroyed part of the town, which was subsequently rebuilt.
Chiesa Madre
The Chiesa Madre in Corleone dates from the 15th century and contains statues by G. B. Li Volsi. In addition the remains of ancient fortifications can be seen.
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