Mother Church of Carini

cute is located in province of Palermo and with its 39 inhabitants it is one of the largest centers in the area: here you can find churches and castles, archaeological areas and nature reserves, unique flavors and traditional dishes: the ideal place to organize a vacation in Sicily, perhaps starting from a visit to Mother Church of Carini, Duomo of the town.

La Mother Church of Carini is consecrated to Maria SS. Assumed, but was originally dedicated to the Blessed Sacrament and was built in the second half of the XNUMXth century, around the pre-existing buildings of the Chapel of San Sebastiano and the Chiesetta del SS. Sacrament. During the following century, the Church was elevated to the rank of Parish and many works of art from the XNUMXth and XNUMXth centuries are kept inside.

Today the Mother Church of Carini is the reference point of the local religious community.

The architecture of the Mother Church of Carini and the works it houses

The beautiful Mother Church stands in the center of the city of Carini, in Piazza Duomo. Arriving in front of it, you find yourself in front of a majestic building rich in decorations, but at the same time elegant and endowed with a not indifferent vertical thrust, conferred on it by the Campanile, which differs somewhat in style from the rest of the building.

The main facade is dominated by the color white, but the decorations, structural elements, tympanums and pilasters are in brown stone. At the center of the elevation is the high main door, richly framed and narrowed by the two side portals to the right and left, also framed by pilasters and tympanums, although of a smaller height. In the second order, we find the niche of the Saint, with the statue of the Madonna.

On the sides, the Clock tower and the tallest Bell tower, give upward momentum to the entire building.

Entering the Cathedral of Carini works by Allori and Zoppo di Ganci, Testa and Manno can be admired, even if the canvases and statues by unknown authors appear equally fascinating, which are found in the Church next to the better known works.

What to do at the Mother Church of Carini and in the surroundings

In front of the Cathedral of Carini one is soon conquered by the richness and beauty of the decorations, but at the same time a sense of elegance and majesty invites the faithful and visitors to enter, to gather in prayer, attend Mass and then also discover all the incredible beauties of the interior.
The Mother Church, however, is only the first of the many monuments of this city of considerable size, where you can also visit other Churches, such as the Church of the Agonizzanti, built in the XNUMXth century, the Church of the Rosary , Church of St. Joseph. The ancient Church of San Lorenzo, now the seat of the city hospital, was built in the 20th century: there are over XNUMX, in total, the sacred buildings to visit in the centre. In Piazza Duomo, you will find the Carini Fountain, a monument to be discovered in its rich and long history.

And then there is the Carini Castle: built at the turn of the XNUMXth and XNUMXth centuries, the fort certainly dates back to the Norman era, but has some even earlier structural elements. Today, visiting it is a wonderful discovery, while strolling through the courtyard, the chapel and the halls of the residential apartments.

Furthermore, there are many Watchtowers that you will find along the coast, such as those of the Tonnara o Muzza tower, or the four towers of the Zucco Farm, originally from the XNUMXth century and today custodians of a renowned winery.

Carini is located west of Palermo and is about 27 km from the city. During a stay in the centre, you can reach the Sicilian capital or discover the beauties of the western coast of the island, such as Terrasini, trappeto o Balestrate, villages where it is possible to fully experience all the beauty of the sea.

How is it possible to get to the Mother Church of Carini

The Mother Church of Carini is located in Piazza Duomo, in the heart of the town. Here you can easily arrive by car or by train.

If you travel with your driving feel, take the A29 Palermo-Mazara del Vallo, where about 5 km from the center you will find the exit for Carini; on the train, instead get off at Piraineto station, about 6 km from the centre, and continue by bus or shuttle.