San Teodoro's Hippo

Description

Lucamaleonte's artworks combine elements of nature, symbolism, and historical references.

The artist painted the San Teodoro hippopotamus, which is deeply connected to the Acquedolci area.

But what is a hippopotamus doing in Sicily? For those who don't know, Acquedolci is home to the San Teodoro Cave, one of Sicily's most important paleontological sites.

Excavations in the cave have uncovered the island's first burials and, in addition, numerous remains of dwarf hippopotamuses from the Upper Paleolithic.

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"Street Art Acquedolci" is an art and tourism promotion event sponsored by the Pro Loco Acquedolci APS Tourist Association to disseminate art throughout the streets of the city center. The first mural in Acquedolci was created in the early 1980s. The organizers subsequently developed a pilot initiative for 2016, with the aim of developing art itineraries and engaging residents and artists, with ever-changing approaches over the years.

Location

Created on July 12, 2025

Via Duca degli Abruzzi, 23, 98070 Acquedolci ME, Italy

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Pictures by Innocenzo Gerbino.