Basilica Collegiata di San SebastianoArea Archeologica di Santa Venera al PozzoRiserva Naturale Integrale Isola Lachea e Faraglioni Dei CiclopiPorto UlisseChiesa di San Vito MartireChiesa di Santa Maria della Provvidenza
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Acireale

Acireale is a town in Catania district, Sicily, Italy of about 49,477 people. Within 50 km by road there are 79 places to visit: 30 forts & heritage, 22 churches and 7 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Basilica Collegiata di San Sebastiano, Cattedrale di Maria Santissima Annunziata and Palazzo Musmeci.

37.6089° N, 15.1658° EPop. 49,477

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Within 30 km46 places
Within 50 km79
Must-see227
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Basilica Collegiata di San Sebastiano, church near Acireale
Must-see

Basilica Collegiata di San Sebastiano

Church · 1 km

Cattedrale di Maria Santissima Annunziata, church near Acireale
Must-see

Cattedrale di Maria Santissima Annunziata

Church · 1 km

Palazzo Musmeci, heritage site near Acireale
Must-see

Palazzo Musmeci

Heritage site · 1 km

Places near Acireale by type

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One day from Acireale

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:50 pm

53 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Acireale
  2. Area Archeologica di Santa Venera al Pozzoheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Castello di Aciheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Porto Ulissebeach · 1.5 hrs
  5. Chiesa di San Vito Martirechurch · 30 min
  6. Chiesa di Santa Maria della Provvidenzachurch · 30 min
  7. Back in Acireale
Today’s loopAcirealeStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Acireale?

Basilica Collegiata di San Sebastiano (church, about 1 km), Cattedrale di Maria Santissima Annunziata (church, about 1 km), Palazzo Musmeci (heritage site, about 1 km), Castello Pennisi di Floristella (heritage site, about 1 km), Fortezza del Tocco (heritage site, about 1 km), Area Archeologica di Santa Venera al Pozzo (heritage site, about 4 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Acireale?

79 places on Spotwander: 30 forts & heritage, 22 churches, 7 hill stations & viewpoints, 4 museums, 5 wildlife, forests & gardens.

Which is the nearest fort to Acireale?

Palazzo Musmeci, about 1 km by road; Castello Pennisi di Floristella (1 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Acireale?

Basilica Collegiata di San Sebastiano, about 1 km by road; Cattedrale di Maria Santissima Annunziata (1 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Acireale?

Start in Acireale, visit Area Archeologica di Santa Venera al Pozzo, then Castello di Aci, then Porto Ulisse, then Chiesa di San Vito Martire, then Chiesa di Santa Maria della Provvidenza, and drive back — about 53 km by road in all.