Elefantino Catania

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(242) · Historical landmark in Catania, Italy
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La fontana dell'Elefante è un'opera monumentale realizzata tra il 1735 e il 1737 dall'architetto Giovanni Battista Vaccarini, collocata al centro di …

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Dec 7, 2024
The Elephant Fountain is located in the Piazza Duomo. It depicts an elephant on a big rock and on top of the elephant is an Egyptian style obelisk. This monument was constructed in the early 18th cen…Full review by Dimitris L
Oct 26, 2024
It is an odd compilation of elements: Egyptian obelisk that probably was brought to Catania in Roman times, a primitive elephant statue made out of volcanic (black basalt) rock - the elephant is the…Full review by Marshall B
Oct 16, 2024
Piazza del Duomo Elephant Fountain is in an impressive square surrounded by some impressive public buildings, the Duomo, and multiple bars/restaurants. The star attraction though is the Elephant Foun…Full review by TimWandMelG
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