Monument
Fontana dell'Elefante
36 locals recommend,
Tips from locals
Vittorio
October 20, 2021
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)
Vacasa Europe AG
September 4, 2019
Elephant Liotru is a symbol of Catania together with Saint Agatha.
Former Member
January 7, 2017
The symbol of Catania in the main square, you definitely cannot miss this
Alessandro
June 29, 2014
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.
Danila
October 22, 2020
Fontana con elefante simbolo della città
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Location
Piazza del Duomo
Catania, Sicilia