Aci Castello

Infobox CityIT
img_coa = Aci Castello-Stemma.png img_coa_small = yes
official_name = Comune di Aci Castello
region = Sicily
province = Catania (CT)
elevation_m = 15
area_total_km2 = 8
population_as_of = 2005 March 31
population_total = 18084
population_density_km2 =2232
timezone = CET, UTC+1
coordinates = coord|37|33|N|15|09|E
frazioni = Aci Trezza, Ficarazzi, Cannizzaro
telephone = 095
postalcode = 95021
gentilic = Castellesi
saint = San Mauro Abate
day = january 15
mayor = Silvestra Raimondo (since May 27, 2004)
website = [http://www.comune.acicastello.ct.it/1024/index.htm 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.

Main sights

*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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