Ciminna
Ciminna is a city in the province of Palermo in the Italian region Sicily, with 3829 inhabitants ( 31 December 2012).
Location and data
Ciminna is located 45 km southeast of Palermo. The inhabitants work mainly in agriculture and crafts.
The neighboring municipalities are Baucina, Caccamo, Campo Felice di Fitalia, Mezzojuso, Ventimiglia di Sicilia, Vicari and Villafrati.
History
In the area of the village remains have been found of Roman and Punic settlements. The Normans built a castle here. The place Ciminna developed around the fort.
Attractions
- Church of San Domenico with Madonna from 1521
- Church of San Pietro del Purgatorio
- Church of San Francesco
- Parish church built in medieval times, changed greatly in the 16th century
- Church of San Giovanni Battista
- Church of San Vito
Arts and Culture
Episodes of the film The Leopard in 1962 turned into Ciminna.
Sons and daughters
- Pasquale Sarullo (1828-1893), Franciscan priest and painter