Palazzo municipale, Municipal palace in Piazza del Duomo, Acireale, Italy
The Palazzo Municipale features a grand late Baroque facade with twenty balconies adorned with wrought iron railings and decorative stone masks supporting them.
Construction began in 1659, but following destruction from the 1693 earthquake, architect Costantino Larcidiacono redesigned the palace between 1783 and 1785.
The palace houses the Accademia di Scienze, Lettere e Belle Arti degli Zelanti e dei Dafnici, established in 1833 as the oldest academy in Sicily.
The municipal offices remain open to the public from Monday through Friday, with the main entrance located directly on Piazza del Duomo.
The Sala Costarelli within the palace contains the Museo delle Uniformi, displaying an extensive collection of historical uniforms from the 18th century.
Location: Acireale
Address: piazza Duomo, 1
GPS coordinates: 37.61250,15.16571
Latest update: March 6, 2025 12:44
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