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Name: Basilica collegiata di San Sebastiano-museo d'arte di San Sebastiano
Type: Museums
Classification: Museum type: sacred art, Property: ecclesiastical
The Collegiate Basilica of San Sebastiano in Acireale is one of the greatest masterpieces of Sicilian Baroque and a key landmark in the city's historical and artistic heritage. Located along the central Corso Vittorio Emanuele, the church is dedicated to San Sebastiano, the patron saint and protector of Acireale, and is distinguished by the richly decorated façade and harmonious interior.
In addition to its religious function, the basilica also houses the San Sebastiano Art Museum, which preserves precious works, sacred furnishings, and artifacts related to the devotion to the saint and the history of the Acireale community. The complex thus represents an important cultural and spiritual hub, deeply rooted in the city's identity and the famous cult of San Sebastiano, celebrated each year with one of the area's most cherished festivals.
