Cinisi

Cinisi is a town and comune in the Metropolitan City of Palermo, Sicily, Italy. It is located approximately 30 kilometers (19 miles) west of Palermo, near the coast of the Tyrrhenian Sea.

Cinisi is best known for its connection to the Italian Mafia, specifically its role as the hometown of Gaetano Badalamenti, a prominent boss. The town and its surrounding area were a center of significant Mafia activity during the 20th century, especially in connection with the construction industry and control of the Punta Raisi Airport (now Falcone–Borsellino Airport).

The history of Cinisi is intertwined with the fight against the Mafia. Peppino Impastato, a journalist and political activist, was murdered in Cinisi in 1978 for his vocal opposition to the Mafia's activities and his satirical broadcasts on Radio Aut, which exposed their crimes and corruption. Impastato's activism brought attention to the Mafia's presence in the area and contributed to a growing anti-Mafia movement.

Today, Cinisi strives to overcome its association with organized crime and promote a culture of legality and development. While the Mafia's influence persists to some degree, there are efforts to promote tourism, preserve the town's cultural heritage, and foster economic growth. The town is also known for its traditional festivals and its proximity to scenic natural areas.