It's not “purely business”, it's a personal matter.
A city in Sicily is trying to repeal its constitution. Connections to organized crime By banning the sale of Mafia-related souvenirs.
The mayor of Agrigento sent the Sicilian message that the items found at street vendors and gift shops — which bear a strong resemblance to the mob-related merchandise sold at tourist traps in New York City — “offend the local community.”
In particular, the hit is inadvertently applied to anything Related to “The Godfather.” Francis Ford Coppola's 1972 masterpiece was filmed on the famous island in Italy. Birthplace of La Cosa Nostra Centuries ago.
“I order a ban on the sale of any type of item that in any way praises or refers to the Mafia and organized crime,” Mayor Francesco Micciché said.
Especially in a city that reportedly still struggles with Mafia influence – Five people were arrested on related charges this summer — Looks like Nintendo Mario “Lupara” statues holding sawn-off guns are extremely popular, According to Euronews,
These were taken by bodyguards of Al Pacino's undercover actor Michael Corleone while he was in hiding after murdering Virgil “The Turk” Sollozzo in a restaurant in the Bronx.
Police will now be allowed to inspect shops for smuggling-related items.
Although the ban has attracted considerable attention, Agrigento – which Construction of temples in the days of Ancient Greece – They are having to fight very hard to influence public perception and they have very little time to do so.
The city appears to be fully legitimate after the Italian government named it a 'legitimate city'. The country's “capital of culture” For 2025.
Some challenges come from tourism websites that The Godfather Market as an incentive to visit Sicily and to profile its many local filming locations.
Agrigento also struggled to attract travellers this summer due to drought in the area,
