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UNCONVENTIONAL HISTORY MUSEUMS
Mixed in with all of Sicily's fabulous archaeological museums and ancient sites are a couple of off-the-beaten-
track treasures that shine a light on the island's more recent history.
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The brand-new Museo dell'Inquisizione (
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) looks at the history and impact of the Inquisition on Si-
cily. Housed in the historic prisons of Palermo's Palazzo Chiaromonte Steri, it features cell after cell filled with
prisoners' graffiti and artwork. Guided tours (in English upon request) provide fascinating historical context.
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CIDMA (
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), south of Palermo in Corleone, brings you face to face with the sordid history of the Sicili-
an Mafia, as well as the powerful resistance movement that's sprung up on the island in recent years. Photos
powerfully document the tragic consequences of Mafia violence, while bilingual tour guides - actively engaged
in the museum's anti-Mafia mission - offer a voice of hope for the future.
