Cultural
Fontana dell'Elefante (uʻ Liotru)
Catania, Italy
Anchoring Catania's Piazza del Duomo, the Fontana dell'Elefante features a mysterious, ancient elephant sculpture made from Mount Etna's black lava. Designed by Giovanni Battista Vaccarini in 1736, it has come to symbolize the city's strength amidst the volcanic landscape.
Best time to visit
Year-round
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