Acireale
Acireale (Italian: [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, Sicily, southern Italy, at the foot of Mount Etna, on the coast facing the Ionian Sea. It is home to numerous churches, including the Neo-Gothic St. Pietro's Basilica, St. Sebastiano's Basilica in the Sicilian Baroque style, and the 17th century Acireale Cathedral, and a seminary, for the training of priests. Acireale is also noted for its art and paintings: the oldest academy in Sicily, the Accademia di scienze, lettere e belle arti degli Zelanti e dei Dafnici, is located here.
Acireale
Jaciriali (Sicilian) | |
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| Città di Acireale | |
Piazza del Duomo | |
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Coat of arms | |
Location of Acireale | |
Acireale Location of Acireale in Italy Acireale Acireale (Sicily) | |
| Coordinates: 37°37′N 15°10′E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Sicily |
| Metropolitan city | Catania (CT) |
| Frazioni | Aci Platani, Balatelle, Capo Mulini, Fiandaca, Guardia, Mangano, Pennisi, Piano d'Api, Pozzillo, San Cosmo, San Giovanni Bosco, Santa Caterina, Santa Maria degli Ammalati, Santa Maria delle Grazie, Santa Maria la Scala, Santa Maria la Stella, Santa Tecla, Scillichenti, Stazzo |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Stefano Alì |
| Area | |
| • Total | 39 km2 (15 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 102 m (335 ft) |
| Population (31 May 2016) | |
| • Total | 52,591 |
| • Density | 1,300/km2 (3,500/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Acesi |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 95024 |
| Dialing code | 095 |
| Patron saint | St. Venera and St. Sebastian |
| Saint day | 26 July and 20 January |
| Website | Official website |
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