The first church of Saint Sebastian in Palazzolo Acreide was destroyed like the rest of the town by the enormous earthquake in the Val di Noto in 1693. It was rebuilt as a basilica with three naves and several altars, chapels to the two side naves, and a monumental facade designed by the Baroque architect Diamanti. The Basilica di San Sebastiano is well laid out with fine marble and stucco, frescoes and paintings.
The vast main nave is separated from the side by four pillars on each side with five half arches.
In 2002 the Basilica di San Sebastiano was declared as UNESCO World Heritage Site. The other UNESCO site in Palazzolo Acreide, the Basilica di San Paolo is also well worth a visit. Same as the archaeological site of the old Greek town Akrai.
Discover Aci Castello, Aci Trezza, and Acireale on this tour of the Ionian Coast. Explore three seaside villages in an elegant classic vintage car.
Admire Taormina in a whole new light on a private walking tour strolling its magic streets lit with romantic evening light. Enjoy an aperitif on a rooftop terrace with distinctive views of Etna and the illuminated Ionian coastline.
Discover the heart of Sicily of the late Baroque period. Rebuilt after the devastating earthquake of 1693 it is part of UNESCO's World Heritage.
Follow the trail of the Italian tv series, Inspector Montalbano, on this tour from Catania. Explore Southeast Sicily, see key locations featured in the TV-show. Visits Punta Secca, Ragusa, and Scicli.
Journey back to the days of the Greeks and Romans in Sicily on a full-day trip to Agrigento and Piazza Armerina. Admire the ruins of Greek temples and more.
Discover 3 of the top sites in western Sicily on this full-day tour. Visit Segesta, Nubia, the Salt Pans of Trapani and the hill-top town of Erice.
Ride your bike through Catania on a guided cycling tour and admire Sicily's most beautiful locations like Aci Castello and Aci Trezza.
Set off on a guided sunset hike on the Stromboli volcano's Sciara del Fuoco. Discover a small island of fire in the large blue sea, and enjoy fantastic views of the beautiful surrounding landscape.
Travel in an air-conditioned van from Catania to Syracuse where you can explore the Neapolis Archaeological Park and the historical old town of Ortygia. Visit the UNESCO World Heritage town of Noto.
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