Fontana dei Malavoglia, Catania
Fontana dei Malavoglia is a sculpture fountain located in Piazza Giovanni Verga. It was sculpted by Carmelo Mendola, a self-taught sculptor of Catania (1895-1976). The monument - fountain is dedicated to Giovanni Verga. The creation of this sculptural fountain took 19 years and ended on October 25, 1975. Mende, the author of the monument, died of cerebral hemorrhage shortly afterwards in February, 1976. The fountain represents a dramatic scene from the novel written by Giovanni Verga. The sculptor managed to depict the suffering and tension of bodies in pain, yet in action.
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Sight Name: Fontana dei Malavoglia
Sight Location: Catania, Italy (See walking tours in Catania)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
Sight Location: Catania, Italy (See walking tours in Catania)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
Walking Tours in Catania, Italy
Create Your Own Walk in Catania
Creating your own self-guided walk in Catania is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Catania Introduction Walking Tour
The old Sicilian word "katane" is often translated as "harsh ground" or "sharp stones." Black lava from Mount Etna has swamped the area many times. Other disasters include earthquakes, invasions and wars.
The original village of Katane was occupied by Greek settlers in the eighth century BC. During the first Punic War, Catania became a Roman city. The Vandals... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.8 Km or 2.4 Miles
The original village of Katane was occupied by Greek settlers in the eighth century BC. During the first Punic War, Catania became a Roman city. The Vandals... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.8 Km or 2.4 Miles
Historical Churches Walking Tour
Just as many other Italian destinations, the Sicilian city of Catania is full of churches, especially in the historic center, where the presence of religious sites is particularly high! A good number of local churches date back centuries, and as such represent marvelous pieces of architecture, adding much character to the area. It is also commonplace to find inside most of them, be it a duomo,... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.6 Km or 1 Miles
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.6 Km or 1 Miles