Fountain of the Elephant
Attraction
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Fountain with a Roman statue of an elephant carved from basalt, now the symbol of the city.
Piazza del Duomo, 95124 Catania CT, Italy
+39 095 742 1111
Did You Know?
1736
Construction Year
The Fountain of the Elephant was built in 1736 by the architect Giovanni Battista Vaccarini.
Elephant
Central Figure
The fountain's centerpiece is a large, ornate elephant sculpture, which is said to represent the city of Catania's strength and resilience.
Obelisk
Ancient Artifact
The elephant sculpture supports an ancient Egyptian obelisk, which was brought to Catania in the 16th century.
Lava Rock
Unique Material
The fountain is constructed from lava rock, a material that is abundant in the region around Catania, which is located near Mount Etna, an active volcano.
