Fontana dei Delfini, Catania

Name: Fontana dei Delfini
Address: Catania, Italy

#54 among attractions in Catania

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Facts and practical information

The Dolphin Fountain is located in Catania's Piazza Vincenzo Bellini in front of the Teatro Massimo.

Coordinates: 37°30'16"N, 15°5'27"E

Address

Catania (Centro Catania)Catania Italy

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Day trips

Fontana dei Delfini – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Catania Cathedral, Museo Civico Belliniano, San Gaetano alle Grotte, Palazzo Biscari.

~1000 ftSW
Massive cathedral with a baroque facade
Catania Cathedral, Catania
5 min walk • Catania Cathedral, also known as the Cathedral of Saint Agatha, stands as a monumental symbol of faith and resilience in the heart of Catania, Italy. Dedicated to the city's patron saint, St. Agatha, the cathedral is not only a place of worship but also a repository of...
~1960 ftW
Museum
Museo Civico Belliniano, Catania
10 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Catania, Italy, the Museo Civico Belliniano is an institution dedicated to preserving and celebrating the legacy of one of the city's most illustrious sons, the composer Vincenzo Bellini. Housed within the historic Palazzo Gravina-Cruyllas, the...
~1730 ftNW
Church
San Gaetano alle Grotte, Catania
9 min walk • San Gaetano alle Grotte is a historical church nestled in the vibrant city of Catania, located on the east coast of Sicily, Italy. This sacred site, often overlooked by the bustling tourist paths, offers a serene refuge and a glimpse into the spiritual...
~840 ftS
Baroque architecture, Museum, Architecture
Palazzo Biscari, Catania
5 min walk • Palazzo Biscari is a baroque gem nestled in the heart of Catania, a vibrant city on the east coast of Sicily, Italy. This historic palace, which doubles as a museum, stands as a testament to the wealth and grandeur of the Sicilian nobility of the 18th century.
~1860 ftW
Museum, Church, Sacred and religious sites
San Francesco Borgia, Catania
9 min walk • San Francesco Borgia is a Roman Catholic church located on Via Crociferi #7, adjacent to the former Collegio Gesuita, and parallel to San Benedetto, and about a block south on Crociferi of the church and convent of San Giuliano, in the city of Catania, region of Sicily, southern Italy.
~1250 ftSW
Square, Historical place
Piazza del Duomo, Catania
7 min walk • Piazza del Duomo is the main city square in Catania, Italy, flanked by both the centers of civic and religious power.
~1950 ftNW
Baroque architecture, Palace, Vernacular architecture
Palazzo Tezzano, Catania
10 min walk • The Palazzo Tezzano is a monumental palace in Piazza Stesicoro, in the center of Catania, Sicily, southern Italy. The via Etnea, with prominent shops, bisects the Piazza; this palazzo rises at the northwest intersection with this via, across from the white stone, neoclassical Palazzo Paterno del Toscano.
~1720 ftW
Church, Historical place
San Francesco d'Assisi all'Immacolata, Catania
9 min walk • San Francesco d'Assisi all'Immacolata is a Roman Catholic church in the city of Catania, Sicily, southern Italy.
~560 ftS
Church
San Placido, Catania
3 min walk • San Placido is a Roman Catholic church and former-Benedictine monastery located on the piazza of the same name in Catania, Sicily, southern Italy.
~1010 ftW
Baroque-style church dating to 1768
Basilica Maria Santissima dell'Elemosina, Catania
5 min walk • The Ancient Royal and Eminent Basilica Collegiate of Our Lady of the Alms better known as Basilica della Colleggiata is a church in Catania, Sicily, southern Italy. Finished in 1794, it is an example of Sicilian Baroque.
~1200 ftSW
Museum, Ruins
Terme Achilliane, Catania
6 min walk • Achillian baths refer to underground thermal structures dating from the 4th-5th centuries located in Catania of which only a small portion remains visible under Piazza del Duomo.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Fontana dei Delfini open?

Fontana dei Delfini is open:

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

Which popular attractions are close to Fontana dei Delfini?

Nearby attractions include Teatro Massimo Bellini, Catania (3 min walk), San Placido, Catania (3 min walk), Palazzo Biscari, Catania (5 min walk), Palazzo Manganelli, Catania (5 min walk).

How to get to Fontana dei Delfini by public transport?

The nearest stations to Fontana dei Delfini:

Bus

Vittorio Emanuele II-Platamone • Lines: 2-5, 431N, 439, 530, 534/R, 628N, 902, 927, Alibus (3 min walk)
Vittorio Emanuele II-San Placido • Lines: 2-5, 431N, 439, 530, 534/R, 628N, 902, 927, L-Ex (3 min walk)

Train

Stesicoro (7 min walk)
Catania Centrale (14 min walk)

Metro

Stesicoro • Lines: 1 (7 min walk)
Giovanni XXIII • Lines: 1 (14 min walk)