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Museo Falcone‑Borsellino presso il Tribunale di Palermo

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The Falcone‑Borsellino Museum inside the Palermo Courthouse is a solemn and deeply moving space dedicated to the legacy of judges Giovanni Falcone and Paolo Borsellino, whose work transformed Italy’s fight against organised crime. Located in the very place where the Maxi Trial was prepared, the museum preserves the atmosphere of determination and civic duty that defined their mission. Visitors encounter original documents, photographs, personal objects and courtroom materials that illustrate the judges’ investigative methods and the historic impact of their anti‑mafia efforts. The rooms evoke both the human dimension of their lives and the collective struggle for justice that united magistrates, police officers and citizens during one of Sicily’s most turbulent eras. More than a commemorative site, the museum serves as a living reminder of the values of legality, courage and public responsibility. It invites reflection on how their sacrifice continues to shape Palermo’s identity and Italy’s commitment to democratic principles, making it an essential stop for understanding the city’s contemporary history.

Palermo Italy

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Museo Falcone-Borsellino presso il Tribunale di Palermo is located within the Palazzo di Giustizia at Via Fata Morgana 1, in the heart of Palermo's city center near the Politeama district. This secure "bunkerino" site, once the fortified offices of anti-mafia judges Giovanni Falcone and Paolo Borsellino, sits adjacent to the imposing Tribunal of Palermo and close to landmarks like Piazza della Memoria, Chiesa di Sant’Ippolito Martire, and the lively Capo Market streets. Visitors can pair it with nearby sites such as Palazzo di Giustizia itself and the Nobile Chiesa dell'Immacolata Concezione al Capo for a poignant exploration of Palermo's justice and history.

Museo Falcone‑Borsellino presso il Tribunale di Palermo

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