Hidden Secrets
Elephant Fountain
Catania, Italy
The Elephant Fountain (Italian: Fontana dell'Elefante) is a monument located in the center of Piazza del Duomo in the Sicilian city of Catania, designed by architect Giovanni Battista Vaccarini between 1735 and 1737. Its main element is a black basalt statue of an elephant, commonly called u Liotru (Sicilian pronunciation: [ʊ lɪˈɔːʈɽʊ]), which has become the emblem of the city of Catania.
- Category
- Hidden Secrets
- Location
- Catania, Italy
- Coordinates
- 37.50250, 15.08708
- How to get there
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- Wikidata
- Q1082066
What is Elephant Fountain?
Elephant Fountain is a Hidden Secrets place on VeroMaps. Other places close by: Fontana dell'Amenano, Catania Cathedral, Palazzo dell'Università, Palazzo San Giuliano, Catania.
Where is Elephant Fountain?
Elephant Fountain is in Catania, Italy. Coordinates: 37.50250, 15.08708.
How do I get to Elephant Fountain?
Elephant Fountain is at Catania, Italy (37.50250, 15.08708). Enter these coordinates in Google Maps, Apple Maps or OpenStreetMap for walking, cycling or driving directions.