Monument
Olifantenfontein
door 36 locals aangeraden,
Tips van locals
The symbol of Catania in the main square, you definitely cannot miss this
The symbol of the city is u Liotru, or the Fontana dell'Elefante, assembled in 1736 by Giovanni Battista Vaccarini. It portrays an ancient lavic stone elephant and is topped by an Egyptian obelisk.
The Elephant Fountain is a monumental work created between 1735 and 1737 by the architect Giovanni Battista Vaccarini. It is located in the center of Catania's Piazza del Duomo. Its main element is a black basalt statue depicting an elephant, commonly called u Liotru and considered the emblem of the Sicilian city. (10 min walking)
Elephant Liotru is a symbol of Catania together with Saint Agatha.
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Locatie
Piazza del Duomo
Catania, Sicilia