Aci Castello
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| Aci Castello Jaci Casteḍḍu |
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| Comune di Aci Castello | |||
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| Coordinates: 37°33′N 15°09′E / 37.55°N 15.15°ECoordinates: 37°33′N 15°09′E / 37.55°N 15.15°E | |||
| Country | Italy | ||
| Region | Sicily | ||
| Province | Catania (CT) | ||
| Frazioni | Aci Trezza, Ficarazzi, Cannizzaro | ||
| Government | |||
| • Mayor | Silvestra Raimondo (since May 27, 2004) | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 8 km2 (3.1 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 15 m (49 ft) | ||
| Population (31 March 2005) | |||
| • Total | 18,084 | ||
| • Density | 2,260.5/km2 (5,854.7/sq mi) | ||
| Demonym | Castellesi | ||
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) | ||
| Postal code | 95021 | ||
| Dialing code | 095 | ||
| Patron saint | San Mauro Abate | ||
| Saint day | January 15 | ||
| Website | Official website | ||
Aci Castello (Sicilian: Jaci Casteḍḍu) is a city and comune in the Province of Catania in Sicily, Italy. The city is located 9 km north of Catania on the Mediterranean coast. The primary economic sectors are agriculture and industry (in Catania). The city is neighbored by Aci Catena, Acireale, Catania, San Gregorio di Catania and Valverde.
The city developed around the castle, which was built in 1076 by the Normans. In 1169, Aci Castello started to grow after an eruption of Mount Etna made the towns around it uninhabitable.
[edit] Main sights
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- The Norman Castle, which was built from 1076 to 1081. It now serves as a museum
- The borough Aci Trezza with a beach
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[edit] References
- This article incorporates information from the German Wikipedia.
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