Fontana dell'Elefante, Catania

Name: Fontana dell'Elefante
Address: Piazza Duomo, Catania, 94124, Italy

#38 among attractions in Catania

Monuments and statues, Fountain

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Fontana dell'Elefante (address: Piazza Duomo) is a place located in Catania (Sicily autonomous region) and belongs to the category of monuments and statues, fountain.

It is situated at an altitude of 56 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 37°30'9"N latitude and 15°5'14"E longitude.

Planning a visit to this place, one can easily and conveniently get there by public transportation. Fontana dell'Elefante is a short distance from the following public transport stations: San Martino-Vittorio Emanuele II (bus, 2 min walk), Stesicoro (train, 10 min walk), Stesicoro (metro, 10 min walk).

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: Piazza del Duomo (square, 1 min walk), Amenano Fountain (fountain, 1 min walk), Palazzo degli Elefanti (baroque architecture, 1 min walk).

Coordinates: 37°30'9"N, 15°5'14"E

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Piazza DuomoCatania (Centro Catania)Catania 94124 Italy

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Fontana dell'Elefante – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Catania Cathedral, Castello Ursino, Terme della Rotonda, Museo Civico Belliniano.

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~200 ftSE
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Fontana dell'Elefante open?

Fontana dell'Elefante is open:

Monday 24h
Tuesday 24h
Wednesday 24h
Thursday 24h
Friday 24h
Saturday 24h
Sunday 24h

Which popular attractions are close to Fontana dell'Elefante?

Nearby attractions include Piazza del Duomo, Catania (1 min walk), Amenano Fountain, Catania (1 min walk), Palazzo degli Elefanti, Catania (1 min walk), Terme Achilliane, Catania (1 min walk).

How to get to Fontana dell'Elefante by public transport?

The nearest stations to Fontana dell'Elefante:

Bus

San Martino-Vittorio Emanuele II • Lines: 504M, 632, 642 (2 min walk)
Dusmet-Duomo • Lines: 431N (2 min walk)

Train

Stesicoro (10 min walk)
Catania Centrale (20 min walk)

Metro

Stesicoro • Lines: 1 (10 min walk)
Giovanni XXIII • Lines: 1 (21 min walk)