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Palazzo degli Elefanti (Palace of the Elephants), formerly known as Palazzo del Senato, is a Baroque palace in Catania, located in Piazza Duomo, close to the Cathedral of Sant'Agata. The name of the palace derives from the numerous elephants carved on its facade.
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Info. Piazza Duomo - 95100 Catania. The Elephant's fountain or even "Liotru's fountain" was built by Gianbattista Vaccarini in 1757, who was inspired by the elephant of Minerva in Rome designed by Bernini. The Palermo architect built the fountain using some historical relics of the city as symbol of rebirth after the eruption and the.
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Piazza del Duomo or Duomo Square's main attraction is the smiling Elephant fountain or Fontana dell'Elefante created in 1736. Made from lava and limestone, it is an imitation of Bernini's famous Minerva Elephant in Rome.
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2. Piazza del Duomo & Fontana dell'Elefante Piazza del Duomo. Catania has a number of lovely squares, but none more gracious-or spacious-than Piazza del Duomo. The cathedral square is the center of the city and preserves the Baroque appearance conferred on it by Giovanni Battista Vaccarini in the early 18th century.
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There is a beautiful church, wonderful architecture, an elephant statue dating from the 1700's and a stunning fountain. Not overly crowded, and we enjoyed a singer playing guitar by the elephant statue. Felt safe for tourists. If you are in Catania, take a few minutes to walk through the Piazza del Duomo to enjoy the beautiful sites!
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Palazzo degli Elefanti (English: "Elephants Palace") is a historical building in Catania, region of Sicily, southern Italy. It currently houses the city's Town Hall. In the past, the prior building was also known as the Palazzo Senatorio or Loggia Senatoria. History and description Adoration by the Magi by Sciuti
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La Fontana dell'Elefante, conosciuta anche come Liotru, è il simbolo indiscusso della città di Catania. Si trova al centro di Piazza Duomo e fu realizzata da Giovan Battista Vaccarini. Ad ispirare l'architetto palermitano è stato forse il monumento realizzato a Roma da Bernini nella piazza antistante la Chiesa di Santa Maria della Minerva.
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The Elephant Fountain ( Italian: Fontana dell'Elefante) is a monument located in the center of Piazza del Duomo in the Sicilian city of Catania, designed by architect Giovanni Battista Vaccarini between 1735 and 1737.
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Taking centre stage on Catania's showpiece Piazze del Duomo is the city's most memorable monument, the smiling Fontana dell'Elefante (Fountain of the Elephant; 1736). Made of lava stone and dating from the Roman period, the comical statue is of an adorable elephant, known locally as Liotru and the symbol of the city.
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La fontana dell'Elefante (in lingua siciliana " U Liotru ") è un' opera monumentale realizzata tra il 1735 e il 1737 dall' architetto Giovanni Battista Vaccarini, collocata al centro di piazza del Duomo a Catania. Il suo elemento principale è una statua di basalto nero che raffigura un elefante, è considerato l' emblema della città siciliana .
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Standing on the centre of Piazza del Duomo, the Elephant Fountain (Fontana dell'Elefante) is considered the symbol of Catania, an important icon for locals who love and take care of it. Giovanni Battista Vaccarini, inspired by the Bernini's Minerva Elephant placed in Rome, created this amazing fountain in 1736.
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Die Fontana dell'Elefante (Elefantenbrunnen) schmückt im ältesten Stadtteil von Catania die Piazza del Duomo. Der Brunnen stellt einen schwarzen Lavaelefanten dar, der auf dem Rücken einen ägyptischen Obelisken aus Granit trägt. Die Bedeutung der Statue ist nicht eindeutig geklärt.
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Palazzo degli Elefanti Catania, Sicily, Italy, Europe Catania Standing at the northern end of Unesco-lauded Piazza del Duomo, the 'Palace of the Elephants' is Catania's town hall. The building's eastern, southern and western facades were designed by baroque great Giovanni Battista Vaccarini.