Location: Acireale
Sicily, Italy
Country: Italy
Region: Sicily
Metropolitan city: Catania (CT)
Frazioni: see list
Government• Mayor: Roberto Barbagallo
Area• Total: 39 km (15 sq mi)
Elevation: 102 m (335 ft)
Population (31 May 2016)• Total: 52,591
• Density: 1,300/km (3,500/sq mi)
Demonym(s): Acesi
Time zone: CET (UTC+1)
• Summer (DST): CEST (UTC+2)
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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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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