The Sicilian city of Agrigento has decided to ban Mafia-themed souvenirs ahead of becoming Italy's 2025 Capital of Culture. The ban, issued by the town's mayor, Francesco Miccichè, aims to make clear that the criminal organization is not tolerated by local authorities.
The ban on souvenir stores is the latest in a series of moves to limit the destination's connection with the Mafia. In 2023, the regional government ordered ferries that dock around Sicily to stop selling mafia-themed merchandise in their onboard gift stores.
Characters from the movie 'The Godfather' have been depicted in magnets and ceramics, illustrating the ongoing tourism association with Mafia culture that local officials are trying to eliminate.
Fines may be issued if items thought to glamorize the Mafia are found by local police, reinforcing the strict measures being put in place to combat the negative stereotypes associated with the region.
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