Piazza Duomo has been refurbished with new paving; the 19th century lampposts have been reproduced for its illumination.
Acireale (CT), Italy
2009
Comune di Acireale
Vito Messina, Paolo Portoghesi and Aldo Scaccianoce
Antonio Neri
The lamppost reproduced, of Tuscan origin, is characterized by a perfect twist which envelopes the column. The piazza has also been enriched with flower baskets from the Alcor collection.
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