The fountain, built in 1867 by Neapolitan master Tito Angelini of Carrara marble, depicts the Amenano river as a young man holding a cornucopia from which water flows into a basin with a convex rim. The water overflowing from this tank creates a cascade effect that gives the feeling of a film.

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September 9, 2023

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Beautiful fountain right on the main square with the black elephant 🐘

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September 12, 2020

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One of many photo opportunities in Catania. Close to the fish market and the pedestrian zone.

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Elevation 40 m

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Thursday 12 March

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12 %

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Max wind speed: 9.0 km/h

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