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ACIREALE |
Acireale city, divided between the sea and the mountain (Etna), a city of great artistic monuments, expressions of the Baroque period who left a strong impression in this town.
Acireale city of art and culture, where works of art are harmoniously placed in a splendid natural scenery, living between a glorious past and famous myths legends tied to the fate of the two unfortunate lovers Aci and Galatea.
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A journey through the churches and palaces, squares, sumptuous decorations and frescoes of
painter Pietro Paolo Vasta (700), will allow you to grasp the most important moments of culture and art of Acireale, jewel of the Mediterranean.
WHAT TO SEE ACIREALE: : |
Opera dei Pupi |
source: www.operadeipupi.com |
The Opera del maestro Turi Grasso to Acireale continues to represent the great tradition of pupari Aces, who have created over the centuries, the popular theater of pupi, recognized by UNESCO, World Heritage.
The master Turi, "Witness the popular culture of Sicily," he says today, with his family, the exciting stories and epic deeds of the knights without blemish and without fear, in that tradition, the fight to redress the historical-social people Sicilian.
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Religious festivals - San Sebastiano >> [January 20] |
On 20 January at Acireale is a special day because it is the feast of St. Sebastian, a religious festival that since early in the morning put in motion so many faithful.
The feast of St. Sebastian is held with the opening of the statue with the statue, the Holy raffiugurante. At 11 hours following the exit of the Basilica fercolo Collegiate surrounded by a breathtaking spectacle: the sound of bells, a shower of colorful confetti, enriched by the noise of fireworks with the triumph of crazy with all the devotees barefoot and with a handkerchief head that shout: "Cu tuttu u choirs: SAN SEBASTINO alive" - with all your heart viva San Sebastian. |
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Acireale carnival- Il più bel carnevale di Sicilia >>The most beautiful carnival in Sicily>> [7-24 February and 2-3 August] |
"The most beautiful Carnival in Sicily" in Acireale.
Full of allegorical appointments in the genuine tradition and constant renewal that have forced the Carnival of Acireale the top of the carnival celebrations in Italy.
A joyful mix of happiness, underpinned by the people of the festive Carnival, which is unique and the envy of essential kermesse aces.
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