Porta Giuseppe Garibaldi, Triumphal arch at Via Giuseppe Garibaldi, Catania, Italy.
The monumental arch combines white stones from Syracuse with dark volcanic blocks from Mount Etna, creating a strong visual contrast in its construction.
Architects Francesco Battaglia and Stefano Ittar constructed this arch in 1768 to mark the marriage of Ferdinand I to Maria Carolina of Habsburg-Lorraine.
The structure features two Latin inscriptions, Litteris Armatur and Armis Decoratur, alongside sculptures of angels holding trumpets and military trophies.
Visitors can reach the arch by walking 2.5 kilometers west from Catania Central Station through Via Giuseppe Garibaldi toward Piazza Palestro.
The eastern tympanum displays a phoenix with the Latin phrase Melior de Cinere Surgo, representing Catania's resilience after natural disasters.
Location: Catania
Inception: 1768
GPS coordinates: 37.49964,15.07389
Latest update: November 2, 2025 20:40
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