|
24 March, 2020 11:44 am

Holidays in Sicily: Mafia boss's farmhouse opens as a hotel and restaurant

Share
Advertisements

If you’re planning to visit Sicily, you may be interested to know that there’s a very special hotel that you can stay at; though, to be frank, the place is causing quite a stir here in Italy.
The stone farmhouse, which has just been turned into a hotel by the Pio La Torre volunteer group, used to belong to Totò Riina, a notorious Mafia boss arrested for his heinous crimes just a few years ago.

Advertisements

Here in Italy, the state can confiscate the assets of convicted Mafiosi.
Located only a step away from the paradisiacal retreat of Gorgo del Drago, the new hotel can accommodate 19 guests and its annexed restaurant can cater for up to 90 persons.
The place has also drawn the attention of several international newspapers among which The Guardian that back in November wrote at length about the subject; according to that article Mafia tourism could become a profitable business in Sicily, but Don Luigi Ciotti, a catholic priest who founded the famous Associazione Libera, seems to see things in a different way; the hotel, said the priest, will help people understand the intrinsic unfairness and cruelty of Mafia.

Advertisements

Its hatred of life.
For more information on the Mafia farmhouse turned into a hotel click here! The above video from youtube will give you a glimpse of the place.

Más leídos

The engineering firm Wood Group experiences a dramatic decline in share value due to an independent financial review.

Dougie Mackenzie’s dedication and family support lead to prestigious award in Glasgow.

Momcozy's 'Stand Up for Mums', a show to discover the beauty of motherhood.

Unwind in luxurious spa hotels that offer rejuvenating experiences within reach of the city.

A couple leaves urban life behind for their dream jobs on the Isle of Rum.

Despite the Saudi Pro League champions' persistent pursuit, Liverpool remains resolute in their stance, making it abundantly clear that Salah is not for sale

The Emonika project, featuring shopping centre, apartments, two hotels and offices is set to redefine the city’s skyline and the concept of modern office spaces in Ljubljana.

The Legacy Entrepreneurship Acceleration Programme offers vital support for dairy start-ups.

Entrepreneurs Thomas Lindie and David Taylor launch a unique outdoor store in Aberdeen.

Chronic itch, lasting longer than six weeks, can be debilitating and is associated with various medical conditions.

';