Acireale is a quiet ancient town on a lava-stone hill overlooking the sea, with a classic medieval urban approach and a gorgeous city center studded with interesting baroque structures, such as the Cathedral, the town hall, and the Saint Peter's basilica, all located in the elegant and large Piazza Duomo. A few minutes' walk from the main square, it offers a breathtaking view of the whole Ionian coastline.
Acireale, once a major commercial center, is now best known for its thermal baths (Terme di Santa Venera) on the city's southern outskirts: the baths were built in a neoclassical style, but the health benefits of thermal springs were known to the Greeks and Romans as well. The city is also well-known for its annual vibrant and colorful carnival, one of Europe's most famous: a centuries-old festival that attracts tens of thousands of travelers each year. Surely the activities of the city along with the carefree sea will be unforgettable creating dreamy memories
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