Lovely little castle on the coast. Only 3-4€ to get in. Fantastic views along the coast and of Mount Etna, little museum with the history of the architecture, small garden area and lots of quirky steps and rooms. Lots of steps up to the castle so not accessible to all.

The place is amazing, with a beautiful view and a great atmosphere. It gives off very good vibes. However, there's not much to see — mainly empty rooms and a balcony overlooking the stunning sea.

almost didn't enter, but it was raining and thought what the hell. turned out to be one of the highlights of the trip to Catania, not least thanks to the very charming, knowledgeable, funny and kind attendant. he set the mood and made the rest of the visit even more enjoyable. inside, there are some plants (a quite tiny botanical garden), some very interesting and beautiful crystals and rock samples, some bones and fossils, and from the castle's terrace the view was itself worth the 3.50 euros entrance. or should i say the attendant was himself worth the entrance?

Good little Roman structure with a couple of small Museums at the top, €3 entrance fee...worth the money good views from the top

We were welcomed by the receptionist with an amazing display of poetry, very funny, inspiring and informative! The showcases of artifacts were cool to see, we solely wished for a bit more time (There was a wedding about to happen, so we were unlucky there).

Beautiful views. Nice park/plaza area nearby.

A beautiful quiet Castle in outskirts of Catania City. However, you need tickets to enter. The views are outstanding.

A beautiful place 🌴✨ Every time we go on vacation with my mom, who is disabled, we receive wonderful treatment. There is parking available, and you can rent umbrellas and chairs at a very good price. There's a lovely shaded area with beautiful trees, and a swimming pool where wearing a cap to cover your hair is required. Everything is set up for relaxation and enjoyment. Highly recommended!

Loved it. Good food and lively. Easy access to the beach

The beach is ok, but prices cannot get more ridiculous. I paid 24,5 eur per one person. To just enter the beach without a sunbed and an umbrella you pay 10 eur....

Very nice place, with local people. Gives all the italian vibe!

You need shoe's to go in the sea because the risk to cut you in a rock is high. The place is nice and the food is also good 👍

Beautiful location with fabulous swimming. Slightly let down by the unfriendly lifeguard/sun lounger police.

We love this place! Campari is delicious 😆

Interesting place, but not confirmed really from Verga novel. Great owner and his short summary. Thank You

(Translated by Google) A place to absolutely visit if you come to Aci Trezza accompanied if possible by one of the highly trained guides who illustrate the history and contents of the two rooms that can be visited. In the first, a collection of photos and prints from Luchino Visconti's famous film "La terra trema", shot right in Aci Trezza, and in the second, objects in common use of the fishermen's families of the time, including reproductions of some of Verga's private letters. It is truly a magical place for those who admire Verga's work but also for those who want to know more about the living conditions of the fishermen of this beautiful corner of Sicily. (Original) Luogo da visitare assolutamente se si viene ad Aci Trezza accompagnati se possibile da una delle preparatissime guide che illustrano la storia ed i contenuti delle due sale visitabili. Nella prima una raccolta di foto e stampe del celebre film di Luchino Visconti "la terra trema", girato proprio ad Aci Trezza, e nelle seconda oggetti di uso comune delle famiglie dei pescatori del tempo, comprese delle riproduzioni di alcune lettere private di Verga. È davvero un posto magico per chi è ammiratore dell'opera di Verga ma anche per chi vuole saperne di più sulle condizioni di vita dei pescatori di questo bellissimo angolo di Sicilia.

(Translated by Google) Guided tour, very well explained, only 2 rooms to visit but so much history and beauty both inside and outside....worth a visit.... (Original) Visita guidata, spiegata molto bene, soltanto 2 stanze da visitare ma tanta storia e tanta bellezza sia in casa che panorama bellissimo all'esterno....da visitare....

(Translated by Google) Unfortunately, very few people know about this place!! I live near Aci Trezza and only now after many years did I go to visit this enchanting place, rich in history and memories linked to the past, to our traditions and above all to our Verga 😊 There is the possibility of a guided tour, we were accompanied by a very good and super thorough girl! Go and visit!!! (Original) In pochissimi conoscono purtroppo questo posto !! Abito vicino ad Aci Trezza e solo adesso dopo tantissimi anni sono andata a visitare questo posto incantevole, ricco di storia e di ricordi legati al passato , alle nostre tradizioni e soprattutto al nostro Verga 😊 C'è la possibilità di visita guidata , noi siamo stati accompagnati da una ragazza bravissima e super esaustiva ! Andate a visitare !!!

(Translated by Google) I had read many negative reviews about this place but despite this I wanted to visit it, luckily. The guide explained the history of the film "La terra trema" and the part dedicated to the Malavoglia. Very good and very prepared, she managed to convey her passion and enthusiasm. The price of 1.50 euros is honest considering that it is a non-profit association that aims to enhance the territory. In fact, with the proceeds they invest in the maintenance of the museum. Although it is made up of only 2 rooms which appear a little dusty, they reflect the reality narrated by Verga in a very realistic way. I recommend everyone to dedicate half an hour to stop and visit this museum. (Original) Avevo letto molte recensioni negative riguardo questo luogo ma nonostante questo ho voluto visitarlo, per fortuna. La guida c'ha spiegato la storia del film "la terra trema" e la parte dedicata ai Malavoglia. Bravissima e molto preparata è riuscita a trasmettere la sua passiose ed entusiasmo. Il prezzo di 1.50 euro è onesto considerando che è un'associazione no profit che punta a valorizzare il territorio. Infatti con il ricavato investono nella manutenzione del museo. Nonostante sia composto di sole 2 stanze che appaiono un po' polverese, rispecchiano in modo molto realistico la realtà narrata da Verga. Consiglio a tutti di dedicare mezz'oretta per fermarsi a visitare questo museo.

(Translated by Google) Everything is wonderful!!!!!! I recommend you visit it!!!!!! Inside the heart of the seaside village of Aci Trezza you can find the Casa del Nespolo Museum, a magical place from which it is possible to enter the pages of Verga's famous novel "I Malavoglia". The house that houses the museum dates back to the first half of the 19th century and is the perfect example of the houses of the fishermen who lived in Aci Trezza at that time. The structure consists of a courtyard and a vegetable garden which is accessed through a suggestive lava stone arch. Inside the house is made up of two rooms: the first, dedicated to the famous film "La terra trema" by Luchino Visconti which was filmed in 1947 in Aci Trezza, houses testimonies that refer to the film and its making, while the second room of the museum, called the "Room of the Malavoglia", houses finds that attest to the habits and tools used by local fishermen during the nineteenth century; furthermore, the museum preserves a small collection of letters and photographs taken by the famous writer Sicilian Giovanni Verga. (Original) Meraviglioso tutto!!!!!! Consiglio di visitarlo!!!!!! All’interno del cuore del borgo marino di Aci Trezza potete trovare il Museo della Casa del Nespolo, un luogo magico dal quale è possibile entrare nelle pagine del celebre romanzo di Verga “I Malavoglia”. La casa che ospita il museo risale alla prima metà del XIX secolo ed è l’esempio perfetto delle case dei pescatori che a quell’epoca abitavano Aci Trezza. La struttura è composta da un cortile e un orto al quale si accede attraverso un suggestivo arco in pietra lavica. All’interno la casa è composta da due stanze: la prima, dedicata al celebre film “La terra trema” di Luchino Visconti che fu girato nel 1947 proprio ad Aci Trezza, custodisce testimonianze che si riferiscono al film e alla sua realizzazione, mentre la seconda sala del museo, chiamata la “Stanza dei Malavoglia”, custodisce reperti che attestano le abitudini e gli strumenti utilizzati dai pescatori locali durante l’Ottocento, inoltre, il museo conserva una piccola collezione di lettere e fotografie realizzate dal celebre scrittore siciliano Giovanni Verga.

(Translated by Google) The Casa del Nespolo Museum is a small treasure chest that contains the history and popular tradition of the Trezzoto village and the art that it has inspired in past centuries. In the courtyard, where new saplings have been planted that hopefully will grow thriving, you can breathe the air of life in the past, made of hard work too often poorly paid. The two rooms preserve the work and everyday objects that accompanied the people of Trezzo until the first half of the twentieth century; a museum set up in the places that inspired Giovanni Verga to write his novel "I Malavoglia" and which is also dedicated to the neorealist film "La Terra trema - Episode del mare" by Luchino Visconti, two masterpieces that photographed and consigned to immortality the hard life of fishermen. The cost of the ticket is €2.00, a mere trifle compared to the incredible cultural value it represents. (Original) Il Museo Casa del Nespolo è un piccolo scrigno che racchiude la storia e la tradizione popolare del borgo trezzoto e l'arte che esso ha ispirato nei secoli passati. Nel cortile, dove sono state piantate nuove piantine che si spera crescano floride, si respira l'aria della vita di un tempo, fatta di duro lavoro troppo spesso mal retribuito. Le sale, due, conservano gli oggetti da lavoro e della vita quotidiana che hanno accompagnato i trezzoti sino alla prima metà del Novecento; museo allestito nei luoghi che hanno ispirato Giovanni Verga a scrivere il suo romanzo "I Malavoglia" e che è dedicato anche al neorealista film "La Terra trema - Episodio del mare" di Luchino Visconti, due capolavori che hanno fotografato e consegnato all'immortalità la dura vita dei pescatori. Il costo del biglietto è di €2,00 un'inezia rispetto all'incredibile valore culturale che rappresenta.

Lovely little castle on the coast. Only 3-4€ to get in. Fantastic views along the coast and of Mount Etna, little museum with the history of the architecture, small garden area and lots of quirky steps and rooms. Lots of steps up to the castle so not accessible to all.

The place is amazing, with a beautiful view and a great atmosphere. It gives off very good vibes. However, there's not much to see — mainly empty rooms and a balcony overlooking the stunning sea.

almost didn't enter, but it was raining and thought what the hell. turned out to be one of the highlights of the trip to Catania, not least thanks to the very charming, knowledgeable, funny and kind attendant. he set the mood and made the rest of the visit even more enjoyable. inside, there are some plants (a quite tiny botanical garden), some very interesting and beautiful crystals and rock samples, some bones and fossils, and from the castle's terrace the view was itself worth the 3.50 euros entrance. or should i say the attendant was himself worth the entrance?

Good little Roman structure with a couple of small Museums at the top, €3 entrance fee...worth the money good views from the top

We were welcomed by the receptionist with an amazing display of poetry, very funny, inspiring and informative! The showcases of artifacts were cool to see, we solely wished for a bit more time (There was a wedding about to happen, so we were unlucky there).

Beautiful views. Nice park/plaza area nearby.

A beautiful quiet Castle in outskirts of Catania City. However, you need tickets to enter. The views are outstanding.