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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, 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. Peter's Basilica, St. Sebastian'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 dei Dafnici e degli Zelanti", is located here.
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1. Ceramiche Artistiche Micale
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5.0 based on 45 reviews
2. Opera dei Pupi Turi Grasso
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5.0 based on 28 reviews
3. Collezione di Pupi Siciliani
4. Mostra Permanente delle Uniformi Storiche
5. Pinacoteca Zelantea
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4.5 based on 24 reviews
6. Museo Opera dei Pupi
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4.5 based on 25 reviews
Reviewed By johnen2014 - Farnham, United Kingdom
There is a long history of puppetry in Sicily and this collection could be one of the most important. It contains the work of the puppet maestro Turi Grasso. The collection includes the pallows, heads of pallows, benches, billboards and original theatrical equipment. Entrance is free but donations are welcome. Be sure to ring the buzzer to gain entrance because behind the heavy doors is a large courtyard so no response to knocking. There are videos on YouTube of the puppets in action.
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