Acireale
Things to do, attractions, interesting facts
Useful information to fully enjoy your visit to Acireale. Attractions to see, Traditional Festival, events and things to do to have fun, food to taste, which items to buy, which interesting facts to know and where to stay on vacation in Acireale.
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Acireale is a picturesque baroque city that stands on a promontory overlooking the sea: the Timpa.
It is said that it originated from Xiphonia, a mysterious Greek city that disappeared.
Its name is linked to Greek mythology, to the shepherd boy Aci and its beloved nymph Galatea.
Acireale is the city of a hundred bell towers: its historic center, crossed by an elegant course, is full of religious buildings.
It is surrounded by small seaside villages that rise along the Riviera dei Cyclops.
The Carnival of Acireale is the most beautiful in Sicily.
Events
April / May
July 21, 22
July 25, 26
July 28 - 29
2024 February
February 2024
2024 February
2024 February
What to see
Attractions to see in Acireale
Interesting Facts
Interesting and fun facts, mythology, legend, folk tales and more to know about Acireale
Legend of Aci and Galatea
The legend of Aci and Galatea tells of the love between a nymph, Galatea, and a shepherd boy named Aci.
Places of "Malizia" - Acireale
In the Baroque city of Acireale the events of "Malizia" take place, one of the most successful Italian erotic comedies.
Places of "La seduzione" - Acireale
Acireale, with its splendid Baroque monuments, was the set for the movie "The Seduction".
Dual-Use Rifle
Tradition attributes the invention of a special rifle, the dual-purpose rifle, to Baron Don Arcaloro Scammacca of Acireale.
Places of "The Godfather Part III" - Acireale
The Scammacca castle and other places in Acireale were the set of "The Godfather Part III".
The flowered floats of the Carnival of Acireale
The flowered floats of the Carnival of Acireale are born from an ancient tradition of covering cars with flowers.
Legend of wood of Aci
The wood of Aci, which once extended throughout the eastern area of Etna, is surrounded by an ancient legend.
Nearby Places
Below you will find a list of the most beautiful places to visit in the surroundings of Acireale. The places are located at a maximum distance of about an half hour by car. Good fun!
Aci Catena
Catania and Etna
Aci Trezza
Catania and Etna
Aci Castello
Catania and Etna
Zafferana Etnea
Catania and Etna
Catania
Catania and Etna
Nicolosi
Catania and Etna