Acireale
Acireale's San Sebastiano has one of the most beautiful baroque facades in Sicily. The statues are by Giovanni Battista Marino (1754).
The most striking church in Acireale, is the Church of San Sebastiano. The facade is packed with statues and ornaments, not to mention the delightful frieze of cherubs crossing the whole facade from left to right.
Cherubs on the Church of San Sebastiano, Acireale.
Statue outside the church of San Sebastiano. The church has a 17th century facade in Spanish-Baroque style.
Photo: Per-Erik Skramstad / Wonders of Sicily
Photo: Per-Erik Skramstad / Wonders of Sicily
The church of San Domenico. Outside the picture, to the left, is the 17th century Palazzo Musmeci.
Chiesa Madre - the cathedral. The two towers were added in the 18th century by C.B.F. Basile.
Acireale Cathedral
Acireale Cathedral
The neo Gothic facade by Giovanni Battista Basile was added in the late 19th century
Santi Pietro e Paolo
The church Santi Pietro e Paolo on the Piazza Duomo. To the right you see the 17th century Town Hall with wonderful balconies supported by grotesque heads.
Photo: Per-Erik Skramstad / Wonders of Sicily
Photo: Per-Erik Skramstad / Wonders of Sicily
Photo: Per-Erik Skramstad / Wonders of Sicily
Photo: Per-Erik Skramstad / Wonders of Sicily
Faces on the church of San Sebastiano, Acireale.
Chiesa di San Sebastiano.
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