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Nadia
September 6, 2022
Acireale: When Acis, a simple shepherd boy, and Galatea, a Nereid sea goddess, fell in love, the giant Polyphemus fell into depression. Depression turned into jealousy and then into rage until Odysseus' famous one-eyed foe could stand it no more. He hurled an enormous chunk of Mount Etna at the unforuntate Acis, killing him instantly. Grief-stricken Galatea, unable to live without her lover, transformed Acis' mortal remains into a river that ran from the foothills of the volcano into the sea below, where they were once more united in watery communion. The river Acis gave its name to a series of towns that were later founded on its banks: Aci Castello, Aci Trezza, Aci Catena, Aci San Antonio, Aci Bonaccorsi and Acireale. Although now underground, the river reappears as a spring at the sea-front fishing village of Santa Maria La Scala, where the locals refer to its waters as "u sangu di Jaci" or the blood of Acis. Myths and legends aside, Acireale today is a bustling commercial satellite town just 5km north of Catania and a short drive from Taormina. From its lofty position above the sea it offers stunning views not only of the Ionian Sea but also of Mount Etna behind. The centre of the old town is Piazza Duomo, home to some fine baroque buildings including the Cathedral, the Basilica dei Santi Pietro e Paolo, the town hall and Palazzo Modò. Acireale is renowned for its Carnival, taking place in February and August. It offers a number of excellent café, pubs, and restaurants.
Acireale: When Acis, a simple shepherd boy, and Galatea, a Nereid sea goddess, fell in love, the giant Polyphemus fell into depression. Depression turned into jealousy and then into rage until Odysseus' famous one-eyed foe could stand it no more. He hurled an enormous chunk of Mount Etna at the unfo…
Antonino
February 4, 2020
Besides beautiful baroque churches and palaces, Acireale offers the most famous and beautiful Carnival in Sicily, being also considered the third most beautiful Carnival in Italy. Besides people crowding the streets masquerading, its most famous characteristic are the allegoric floats and the flowered floats, which parade in the streets at the apex of the Carnival. If your stay is in the Carnival period, you must not miss it.
Besides beautiful baroque churches and palaces, Acireale offers the most famous and beautiful Carnival in Sicily, being also considered the third most beautiful Carnival in Italy. Besides people crowding the streets masquerading, its most famous characteristic are the allegoric floats and the flower…
Giusi
January 14, 2016
Called "the city of a hundred bell towers", it's a jewel that cannot be ignored. Piazza Duomo, Piazza San Sebastiano, Villa Belvedere and the little seaside hamlet, Santa Maria la Scala.
Ignazio
October 11, 2021
A cool little town full of history and amazing old architecture
Davide
July 23, 2021
Acireale [ˌatʃireˈaːle] (Sicilian: Jaciriali; locally shortened to Jaci or Aci) is a coastal city and comune in the north-east of the Metropolitan City of Catania, at the foot of Mount Etna, on the coast facing the Ionian Sea. It is home to numerous churches, including the Neo-Gothic St. Peter's Basilica, St. Sebastian's Basilica in the Sicilian Baroque style, and the 17th century Acireale Cathedral
Acireale [ˌatʃireˈaːle] (Sicilian: Jaciriali; locally shortened to Jaci or Aci) is a coastal city and comune in the north-east of the Metropolitan City of Catania, at the foot of Mount Etna, on the coast facing the Ionian Sea. It is home to numerous churches, including the Neo-Gothic St. Peter's Ba…
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Acireale, Sicily