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Aci Castello...

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Aci Castello sent on February 27, 2017 (8:01) by Nicolò Cavallaro. 24 comments, 3470 views.

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Il castello sorge su di un promontorio di roccia lavica (basaltica), a picco sul mare blu cobalto ed inaccessibile tranne che per l'ingresso costituito da una scalinata in muratura. Al centro della fortezza si trova il «donjon», la torre quadrangolare fulcro del maniero. Rimangono poche strutture superstiti: l'accesso che conserva i resti dell'impianto del ponte levatoio, il cortile dove si trova un piccolo orto botanico, diversi ambienti, fra cui quelli dove è accolto il museo e un cappella (secondo alcuni bizantina) ed un'ampia terrazza panoramica sul golfo antistante. Storicamente un primo castello fu edificato nel VII secolo d.C. (secondo altri nel VI secolo) dai bizantini su di una preesistente fortificazione di periodo romano (forse del 38 d.C.) e chiamato Castrum Jacis e volto alla difesa della popolazione dalle scorrerie. Nell'estate del 902 l'emiro Ibrahim, dopo aver distrutto e conquistato Taormina, stava per assaltare il Castello di Aci. La popolazione sicura della sconfitta preferì capitolare. Il paese fu lasciato intatto ma il castello e le fortificazioni vennero rase al suolo. Nel 909 il califfo 'al-Mooz fece riedificare sulla rupe una fortificazione che doveva far parte di un più vasto sistema difensivo atto a proteggere l'abitato. Nel 1169 avvenne una enorme eruzione che fu preceduta il 4 febbraio da uno dei terremoti più funesti che si ricordino. Le lave di quell'evento investirono il territorio di Aci e, si narra, arrivarono sino al castello, colmando il braccio di mare che lo separava dalla costa. Oggi il Castello è adibito a museo civico e consta di tre sezioni: mineralogia, paleontologia ed archeologia. In progetto una quarta e più ambiziosa sezione, dedicata ad un acquario. CURIOSITA' sul nome Aci (ricorrente in molti comuni e frazioni della zona): il termine 'Aci' ha origine incerta; secondo alcuni faceva riferimento all'omonimo fiume, secondo altri deriva da Xiphonia, misteriosa città greca scomparsa, probabilmente oggi in comune di Aci Catena. I poeti Virgilio e Ovidio fecero nascere il mito della fondazione dalla storia d'amore tra una ninfa chiamata Galatea ed un pastorello chiamato Aci, ma anche dal ciclope Polifemo (a sua volta innamorato della bellissima Galatea). Si registra anche che in epoca romana esisteva una città chiamata Akis, che partecipò alle guerre puniche [TEMA NERO per la visualizzazione] #Sicilia #Tramonto #Sunset #Mare #Seascape





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avatarjunior
sent on February 27, 2017 (8:14) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Very beautiful is the picture of the story, a history lesson practically :-) :-) :-)
A greeting
Gabriele

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sent on February 27, 2017 (9:25) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

always well managed, I really like the yield water

always great Nicolò

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sent on February 27, 2017 (9:31) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Nice picture
Compliments

avatarsenior
sent on February 27, 2017 (9:41) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

amazing shooting :-P :-P ;-)

avatarsenior
sent on February 27, 2017 (11:10) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

excellent recovery with exceptional colors and shades

avatarjunior
sent on February 27, 2017 (15:27) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Nicholas, continues to churn out beautiful photographs and fascinating stories that accompany them. Beautiful light and cutting, beautiful the effect of splashing of the waves that give movement and contrast with the "firmness" of the castle and rock. Hello Gabriele

avatarsenior
sent on February 27, 2017 (17:41) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Very beautiful Nicolo! compliments

Ishan

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sent on February 27, 2017 (19:05) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

great effect created, the shades of color and composition
Marco

avatarjunior
sent on February 27, 2017 (19:07) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Nico, as always you can interpret it your way places super photographed.
I'll have seen thousands of Aci Castello, your have not one but ten marches in more '.
You are great! Only compliments :-)

avatarsupporter
sent on February 28, 2017 (7:33)

Beautiful shot! Congrats
Brian

avatarsenior
sent on February 28, 2017 (15:13) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

great shot, the caption then makes us appreciate even more the place, evidently resumed with genuine feeling
Congratulations Nicolo '
Hello
Fonzie

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sent on February 28, 2017 (16:39) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

very beautiful shot, congratulations .. !!
Hello ;-)

avatarsenior
sent on February 28, 2017 (17:25) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Always beautiful your shots Nicolo '...

avatarsupporter
sent on February 28, 2017 (22:41)

Gorgeous, love the swirling waves and lovely colours.

avatarsupporter
sent on March 01, 2017 (15:35) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Gabriele, Giovanni, Ardian, Francesco, Gelli, Gabriele, Ishan, Marco, Raymond, Brian, Fonzie, Safe, Andrea, Tim ... I thank you. Always happy when the photos are to your liking :-)
I also thank you for the beautiful and undeserved words Aim me. Really too good: - |

avatarsenior
sent on March 01, 2017 (21:43) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

beautiful picture and very beautiful place, congratulations !!!!!!! beautiful light and beautiful colors !!!!

a greeting Bruno

avatarsupporter
sent on March 02, 2017 (18:15) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Fascinating story, wonderful shooting. It 'an image of great beauty. Compliments!
A greeting
Anna Maria

avatarsenior
sent on March 05, 2017 (17:48) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

We've been there, but not stopped, as I was directed to Aci Trezza. Always beautiful shots! With the usual, beautiful color of the water treatment .... I wonder if you'll tell me before ;-) :-D
Congratulations Nicholas. .. A warm greeting. Gianfranco 8-)

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sent on March 06, 2017 (21:40) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Bruno, Annamaria and Gianfranco, THANK YOU! :-)

Gianfranco, is simple workflow that over time develops and perfects :-)
You'll see that with practice you'll get there alone and you will overcome me as well ;-)
I hug you.

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sent on March 06, 2017 (22:14) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

It is truly a pleasure to watch your galleries, very very good
Greetings Luca


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