Castle of Carini

The Castle of Carini is a medieval fortress located in Carini, Sicily. It was built by the first Norman feudal lord Rodolfo Bonello, a warrior following the Count Roger I of Sicily.

In 1283 it became the property of the Abate family who began to transform the defensive structure into residential use.

Siding with the Chiaramonte in the dispute for the possession of the crown, the Abbots were declared "felons" and deprived of all possessions.

King Martin I, the new king of Sicily, in 1397 entrusted the land of Carini to the "milès panormitano" Ubertino La Grua for the services provided.

Map: Castle of Carini