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Duomo Square

The Piazza Duomo in the city of Catania, Sicily, is located in Cathedral Square. The square has a Vaccarini fountain in the middle built in 1736. The Catañese call this fountain "Elephant Fountain" for the elephant that has been carved in it and it has become the affectionate symbol of the city. The fountain represents three civilizations: the Punic, Egyptian and Christian. The elephant itself symbolizes the defeat of the Carthaginians who arrived to conquer the island on the back of huge elephants. The Egyptian obelisk holding the elephant, made of Syene granite with hieroglyphics concerning the cult of Isis, represents the Egyptian civilization.

The cross that crowns the monument represents Christianity with the insignia of St. Agatha. It is decorated with bas-reliefs depicting the Hymenaeus and Amenano rivers that flow through the city of Catania. As the name suggests, the cathedral is also located in the square, and dates back to 1092. It is dedicated to St. Agatha, who is the patron saint of Catania. In the chapel of St. Agatha lies the body of the revered Saint, who was one of the first martyrs of Sicily. Festivals are held in the saint's honour in February each year. The main facade, an example of the Sicilian Baroque style that dominates the island, was designed by GB Vaccarini and built in 1736. Located in the perfect people-watching place, there is a cafe where you can have a drink and view the square, but generally it will just be full of tourists.
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