The elephant fountain is located above the square of the cathedral, and it is also an iconic building here. It is more symbolic and the place is not big. You will see this fountain when you visit the cathedral and the monuments around the square.
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The elephant fountain is located above the square of the cathedral, and it is also an iconic building here. It is more symbolic and the place is not big. You will see this fountain when you visit the cathedral and the monuments around the square.
The fountain is small. But there is an elephant here that does seem a little different, like this animal is usually more in Buddhism. This Catholicism is still rare in Europe.
The Elephant Fountain is located in the Cathedral Square in Sicily Catania, Italy, designed by architect Giovanni Batista Vaccarini, whose main black basalt elephant sculpture is considered a symbol of the city, and the obelisk on the elephant's back is said to have the ability to control Mount Etna. Visitors can sit by the fountain when they are tired, or have a cup of coffee around the square, and taste the Sicilian specialty dessert Cannoli...
Catania has elephants everywhere. This fountain is super cute.
Fontana dell''Elefante Cathedral Square in Sicily Catania, Italy, built from 1735 to 1737 and designed by architect Giovanni Batista Vaccarini (Giovanni Battista Vaccarini). The main black basalt elephant sculpture u Liotru is considered a symbol of the city. Many people rest there, pigeons fly carefree. There are many coffee shops next to it, and the police closed the road on the day they went. It is estimated that there are big people coming. However, the local police are very NICE and smiling.
The Elephant Fountain in the center of the square of Catania Cathedral is held by black elephants with a certain white marble square. It is one of Catania's landmarks. It is also Catania's main tourist attraction. The city of Catania is not big enough to walk from the train station bus terminal.
The Elephant Fountain is located in the center of the square, facing the main church of Catania. It is one of the must-visit attractions in Catania and is surrounded by major attractions. Next to it is a coffee shop, you can buy a cup of coffee and tiramisu, and enjoy the scenery while tasting.