Carini

Carini is a commune in the Metropolitan City of Palermo that spreads across hillside terrain northwest of the city. The area contains residential neighborhoods, an industrial zone with shopping centers, and rural sections with historical sites.

The settlement was originally known as Hyccara and was destroyed by Athenian forces in 415 BC, forcing inhabitants to relocate to the surrounding hills. The area later developed with Arab and Norman influences shaping its architecture and layout.

The Catacombs of Villagrazia, located within Carini, represent the largest early Christian burial network in western Sicily, dating from the fourth to seventh centuries.

The area has several shopping centers in the industrial zone that serve visitors throughout the year. Its convenient location near Palermo makes it straightforward to reach and explore the surrounding region.

The Castello di Carini displays Arab architectural elements from the 9th century with multiple levels and private chapels. This blend of different building styles reflects the complex history of the region.

Location: Metropolitan City of Palermo

Elevation above the sea: 181 m

Shares border with: Capaci, Cinisi, Giardinello, Monreale, Montelepre, Partinico, Terrasini, Torretta

Website: http://comune.carini.pa.it

GPS coordinates: 38.13333,13.18333

Latest update: December 20, 2025 15:55