Elephant Palace

Catania’s city hall is called the Palazzo dei Elefanti. Elephants are a common theme throughout the town. The association dates back to a Byzantine magician who rode through town on one many centuries ago.

The A above the elephant is another reference to Catania’s patron saint, Sant Agata.

As for the carriage, it’s used every February for the citywide celebration of Sant Agata.Baca lagi