Malavoglia Fountain, Catania

Name: Malavoglia Fountain
Address: Catania, Italy

#51 among attractions in Catania

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The Malavoglia Fountain is a monumental fountain in the city of Catania, located in Piazza Giovanni Verga, which includes an artistic sculptural group that stylizes an episode from Verga's famous work I Malavoglia.

Coordinates: 37°30'51"N, 15°5'34"E

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Catania (Borgo-Sanzio)Catania Italy

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Malavoglia Fountain – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Catania Cathedral, San Gaetano alle Grotte, Sant'Agata al Carcere, Palazzo Biscari.

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Which popular attractions are close to Malavoglia Fountain?

Nearby attractions include Santuario della Madonna del Carmine, Catania (9 min walk), Fiera di Catania, Catania (12 min walk), San Gaetano alle Grotte, Catania (12 min walk), Botanical Garden, Catania (14 min walk).

How to get to Malavoglia Fountain by public transport?

The nearest stations to Malavoglia Fountain:

Bus

Verga Sud • Lines: 421 (1 min walk)
Verga Nord • Lines: 2-5, 421, 534/R, 722, 935, Alibus (2 min walk)

Train

Italia (7 min walk)
Giuffrida (11 min walk)

Metro

Italia • Lines: 1 (7 min walk)
Giuffrida • Lines: 1 (11 min walk)