Pirri, human settlement in Cagliari, Sardinia, Italy
Pirri is a frazione located northeast of Cagliari that stretches across a gentle hill at about 56 feet (17 meters) elevation and sits in a valley between the Monte Claro park and the Saliu river. The area is densely developed with buildings and roads, containing different districts like Monteleone, Is Bingias and Terramaini that each have their own character.
The settlement was founded in Roman times and developed during the Middle Ages as part of the Giudicato of Càralis. It later came under control of Pisa, Genoa and the Crown of Aragon, until it was finally incorporated into Cagliari in the late 1920s.
Pirri's name has mysterious origins possibly connected to Phoenician or Greek roots. The community keeps its identity alive through local festivals like the Santa Maria Chiara celebration, where processions move through streets with traditional Sardinian music and songs.
The area is about 5 kilometers from Cagliari center and well connected by bus and train, making it easy to move around and explore. The streets are lined with shops, restaurants and local markets where you can observe daily activity and local life.
An old train station from 1893 still stands in the area, reminding visitors of its historical importance in regional transport before closing in 2008 when a new metro system opened. Today the building serves as a silent witness to a past era of mobility.
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