Carbonia, Mining town in southern Sardinia, Italy.
The urban layout of Carbonia centers around the Grande Miniera of Serbariu, with three main streets meeting at the mining complex intersection point.
Founded in 1938 under Mussolini's directive, Carbonia emerged as a planned settlement to house workers extracting coal from the surrounding Sulcis region mines.
The central Piazza Roma contains institutional structures including the theater, town hall, and San Ponziano church, reflecting Italian architectural design principles.
The Museo del Carbone, located in the former Serbariu mine complex, presents exhibits about the regional mining industry through educational displays and guided tours.
The residential zones follow a hierarchical pattern, with manager housing near the center and mine worker accommodations positioned toward the outer districts.
Location: Province of South Sardinia
Inception: 1937
Elevation above the sea: 111 m
Shares border with: Gonnesa, Iglesias, Narcao, Perdaxius, Portoscuso, San Giovanni Suergiu, Tratalias
Website: https://comune.carbonia.su.it
GPS coordinates: 39.16680,8.52196
Latest update: September 9, 2025 15:11
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A truly surprising city that bears the legacy of decades dedicated to coal mining by the miners. It's not very pretty but very educational, a dive into the past.
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