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Name: Antiquarium di Santa Venera al Pozzo
Type: Museums
Classification: Museum type: archaeological, Ownership: regional
The Santa Venera al Pozzo Archaeological Area, in the Aci Catena area, is one of the most important historical and archaeological complexes in the Aci Valley. The site develops around a thermal spring, exploited since ancient times and the foundation of a settlement frequented throughout the ages, from the Greek world to the Roman era.
The area preserves the remains of thermal baths and structures related to worship and daily life, testifying to the site's continuous presence and its centrality along ancient communication routes. Beyond its archaeological value, the site is also linked to religious traditions and legends that enrich its cultural significance, making it a point of great historical and scenic interest in the Etna region.
