The Magic Fountain of Montjuïc is also known as Font de Montjuic is a giant fountain with a circular shape. It is approximately 12 m in diameter and can expel water at 4 feet high. This wonderful source has integrated several lights with changing colors and ambient music to create a show that is known around the world.
Was built for the Universal Exhibition of 1929 by Carles Buïgas in the place where they were located the Four Pillars of Josep Puig demolished in 1928. Construction work lasted less than a year.
The magic fountain is the main element of a set of plays of light and water that is developed around the axis from the "Palau Nacional" to the Plaza Espanya, including waterfalls and ponds and in the bottom rows of the columns on both sides of the avenue.
The show kicks off in beautiful fashion as we can see the water moving to the beat of the melodies that have transpired over the decades. We can see the shapes and colours that dance impressively to the music with a dance. At night it is also possible to see how this source moves to the sound of classical music.
There are two times in which you can see this fountain in action. During the winter season the fountain works on Fridays and Saturdays from 7 to 9. During the summer time we admire this magnificent show from 7 pm to 10 pm on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Located on the Avenida Maria Cristina, to get there just take the metro L1 (red line) or L3 (green line) and get off at "Plaça Espanya". The fountain is difficult to go unnoticed so you need no further directions.
This is one of Barcelona's tourist attractions that is quite simply a must see.
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