Aci Castello
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| Comune di Aci Castello | |
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 Municipal coat of arms |
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| Country |  Italy |
| Region | Sicily |
| Province | Catania (CT) |
| Mayor | Silvestra Raimondo (since May 27, 2004) |
| Elevation | 15 m (49 ft) |
| Area | 8 km² (3 sq mi) |
| Population (as of 2005 March 31) | |
| - Total | 18,084 |
| - Density | 2,261/km² (5,856/sq mi) |
| Time zone | CET, UTC+1 |
| Coordinates | |
| Gentilic | Castellesi |
| Dialing code | 095 |
| Postal code | 95021 |
| Frazioni | Aci Trezza, Ficarazzi, Cannizzaro |
| Patron | San Mauro Abate |
| - Day | January 15 |
| Website: www.comune.acicastello.ct.it | |
Aci Castello (Jaci Casteddu in Sicilian) is a city 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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