Le Cupole di Aci / Weddings in Acireale

Baroque majolica domes of the Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul, Acireale — where many weddings are held
200-400m
from the churches

Where to stay in Acireale for a wedding

Acireale is one of Sicily's most popular wedding destinations: its baroque churches, rebuilt after the 1693 earthquake, are among the most scenic on the island. Whether you're the couple, witnesses or guests looking for somewhere to stay near the ceremony church, you're in the right place.


Le Cupole di Aci is in Piazza San Domenico, in the heart of the historic centre: steps from all three churches where most weddings in town are celebrated. You get there on foot, even in wedding attire, with no thought for parking.

Three churches, a few minutes apart

Acireale's historic centre is small and entirely pedestrian: from our door, you can walk to the three churches most chosen for weddings in town.

  • Duomo (Cathedral of Maria SS. Annunziata)200 m
  • Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul~300 m
  • Basilica of San Sebastiano~400 m
  • Catania Airport (for out-of-town guests)~25 km

Convenient
for the couple and guests

Whether you're the couple, parents, witnesses or part of the wedding party, staying in Acireale's historic centre is one less thing to worry about on the big day: no car to park, no streets to figure out at the last minute. From our door to the church it's a few minutes on foot, with plenty of time for photos and getting ready.

The apartment sleeps up to 4 — double bedroom and living room with a sofa bed — handy for a couple of guests, for parents with one child, or for anyone who wants to stay a few extra days to enjoy Acireale at a relaxed pace, before or after the wedding.

One detail the couple always love: the bedroom balcony looks straight onto the majolica domes of the Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul. If you're after a characterful spot for a few informal photos on the big day, we're happy to offer it.

If you're driving in from outside Acireale, the most convenient car parks are the one in Piazza San Domenico — right where the apartment is — plus the Cappuccini car park and the San Giuseppe car park: all a few minutes' walk from the historic centre and the churches.

Book for the wedding weekend

Room with a balcony overlooking the domes, steps from the church — spring and summer weekends fill up fast.

Everything you
need to know

Ceremonies are mostly held at the Cathedral of Maria SS. Annunziata (the Duomo), the Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul and the Basilica of San Sebastiano: three baroque churches in Acireale's historic centre, a few minutes' walk from one another.
We're in Piazza San Domenico: about 200 metres (3 minutes on foot) from the Duomo, about 300 metres from the Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul and about 400 metres from the Basilica of San Sebastiano.
Yes. The central location means you can walk to the ceremony church, even in wedding attire, with no need for a car or parking. It sleeps up to 4 people: a double bedroom and a living room with a sofa bed.
Yes. The most convenient car parks are the Piazza San Domenico car park, right where the apartment is, the Cappuccini car park and the San Giuseppe car park: all a few minutes' walk from the historic centre and the churches.
Yes, directly or via Airbnb and Booking.com. Spring and summer weekends, the most requested for weddings in Sicily, tend to sell out fast in the historic centre, so it's worth booking ahead.
Yes: the balcony of the double bedroom looks straight onto the majolica domes of the Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul, one of the most photographed views in Acireale — a lovely backdrop for a few informal wedding-day photos too.

The rest of Acireale, if you're staying a few days

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