Aci Catena is a small village rich in history and cultural attractions.
The village of Aci Catena has ancient origins as testified by the recent archaeological digs which uncovered some clay pots, amulets, weapons and stone tools for farming dating back to the Prehistoric Age. The most important monuments of the village are the Santuario Maria SS della Catena which was characterized by three naves and a Latin cross plan. The interior includes a majestic main altar enriched by a group of beautiful sculptures made in the 16th century and the Mother Church of San Filippo, erected with three naves and doric columns enriched by impressive decorations made with the precious limestone from Syracuse. Close to the village it is possible to visit the Archaeological Area which displays the ruins of an ancient Roman Thermal Baths with the Frigidarium, Tepidarium and Calidarium showing the the same characteristics of the thermal baths of Pompeii and Ercolano.
People live here:
29.619
Attractions:
Festa Madonna SS della Catena (15/08) traditional holy festivity
How to get there:
By Car:
From Catania
Get on S.S. 114 or A18, exit Acireale
From Messina
Get on A18, uscita Acireale
From Palermo
Get on A19 and take A18, exit Acireale
By Train:
Get the regional trains from Catania, Messina and Palermo to Acireale
Accommodations:
B&B San Nicolo House
http://www.sannicolohouse.it/index.html
B&B Il Vulcano
Monaci delle Terre Nere
http://www.monacidelleterrenere.it/contatto/
Grand Hotel Baia Verde 4*
San Max Hotel 3*
http://www.sanmaxhotel.it/new/
Plaza Hotel Catania 4*
http://www.plazahotelcatania.it
NH Catania Centro 4*
http://www.nh-hotels.it/hotel/nh-catania-centro
La Casa del Peta dell’Etna
http://www.lacasadelpoetadelletna.it/Default.aspx?language=en-GB
4 SPA Resort Hotel 4*
http://www.4spa.it/en/index.html
Santa Caterina Hotel 4*
http://www.santacaterinahotel.com/en
B&B Aloisio
http://www.bedandbreakfastaloisio.it
Restaurants:
Blue Panorama
Al Borgo di Sciacca
http://www.ristorantepizzeriaalborgodisciacca.comA
Al Peschereccio
Via Vampolieri, 61, 95022 Aci Catena CT, Italy
Mobile: +39 334 2705089
Terra di Aci
Via Madonna del Sangue 61A-61B, 95022 Aci Catena, Sicily, Italy
Ph. +39 0955870630
50 Sfumature di Gusto
Via Santi Bonaccorsi 8/38, 95024 Aci Catena, Sicilia, Italia
Ph. +39 0956788576
A Carretteria
Via Santa Barbara, Aci Catena CT, Italy
Ph. +39 095 296 5781
Antica Trattoria Reitana
Via Reitana, 58/60, Aci San Filippo, Aci Catena CT, Italy
Ph. +39 095 870849