Capaci remembrance: program at Palermo's memorial sites

Palermo organizes public initiatives to mark the Capaci massacre of 23 May 1992. Events take place at historic sites and symbolic locations across the city, offering moments of commemoration, reflection and civic participation.

Main locations and moments

• Palace of Justice – departure point for school and association marches, with public speeches and performances dedicated to memory.
• Falcone Tree (via Notarbartolo) – location of the civic march and the 17:58 minute of silence.
• Museum of the Present Giovanni Falcone and Paolo Borsellino – site of exhibitions and installations focused on cultural renewal and remembrance.
• Palazzo dei Normanni (Corte Maqueda) – venue for commemorative concerts and institutional events.
• Isola delle Femmine – home of the Garden of Memory, now recognized as the Regional Park of Memory.
• Teatro Biondo – theatre programming with performances linked to the anniversary in the days before the commemoration.

Practical programme highlights

• School march: morning departure from the Palace of Justice with multiple schools taking part; programme includes readings, theatre pieces and musical performances.
• March to the Falcone Tree: afternoon procession culminating in a minute of silence at 17:58.
• Public meeting at Zen: on 23 May morning at the Giovanni Falcone state school (via Marchese Pensabene 34), featuring academic and public speakers.
• Theatre performance: shows at Teatro Biondo in the days leading up to the anniversary (check theatre website for times and tickets).
• Exhibition “The Sign of Rebirth”: on display from 23 May to 19 July at the Museum of the Present, showcasing works from the Risarcimento collection.
• Concert “To Remember”: musical event in the Corte Maqueda of Palazzo dei Normanni (approx. 17:30 the day after the main ceremonies), preceded by institutional remarks.
• Regional Park of Memory: inauguration and commemorative acts at Isola delle Femmine, with a display case containing remnants of the armored vehicle known by the radio call sign Quarto Savona 15; ceremonies planned for 17:58.

Visitor information

Expect traffic restrictions and parking limitations in the city centre during the commemorations; arrive early and use public transport where possible. Verify updated schedules, access rules and booking requirements via institutional channels or the official pages of the involved venues (theatre, museums, municipal notices).

Why visit these memorial sites: the monuments and historic palaces involved are not only architectural landmarks but active spaces of civic education and collective memory. The programme offers opportunities to engage with the city’s history and to visit sites that bear witness to the events of 23 May.