THE 10 BEST Barcelona Fountains (with Photos)
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1. The Magic Fountain
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Points of Interest & Landmarks • Fountains
Sants-Montjuíc
By 877jacquif
… of the steps and other fountains rising up to the domed splendour of the art museum at the very top of the hill.
2. Cascada Monumental
Monuments & Statues • Fountains
Sant Pere
By Mairwen1
It has a tiered cascading waterfall, a triumphal arch, fountains, winged dragons and a central Botticelli-like Venus…
3. Font de Canaletes
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La Rambla
By dsam3
Since you will definitely walk Las Ramblas if you are in Barcelona, you will fun into this. So why not stop and get a. ..
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4. Fuente de las Tres Gracias
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El Congrés i els Indians
By BAKearns
Just delivery trucks, it seems. This continuing commercial activity, in one of the historic areas has a certain charm…
5. Fuente de la Portaferrissa
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El Congrés i els Indians
By Mairwen1
In fact the mural was only put there in 1959. Nevertheless, the colourful tiles are like a page out of a picture-book…
6. Font de Santa Anna
Historic Sites • Ancient Ruins
Barrio Gòtico (Barri Gòtic)
By Luciafernandez62
As you walk from Plaza Cataluña towards the Cathedral of Barcelona, you will find the Font de Santa Anna (Fuente de. ..
7. Wallace fountain
Fountains
La Rambla
By adalbert3
It is on a very busy street corner, which also has a fountain in the middle, so one could be enjoying the fountain or…
8. Font del Geni Catala
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Sant Pere
By VadimM67
However, this is just an allegory of neoclassical times. The Catalan genius fountain is dedicated to the…
9. Font dels Sis Putti
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By 750dimitrisl
The fountain was constructed in 1926. It symbolises the birth of the Greek goddess Aphrodite. According to legend the…
10. Parc Central de Nou Barris
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El Turó de la Peira
By bridgettestravels
It really is a beautiful and interesting park to visit it you are in the city!. ..
11. Font de Sant Just
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Barrio Gòtico (Barri Gòtic)
By on_the_go_98765
It still looks like it is original. Still, it is a medieval treasure, so simple and free of formality and pomp. Amazing…
12. Fuente Monumental del Paseo de Gracia
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By jeff1955malaysia
This is one of the few big fountains you will find all over barcelona. It is located in the city centre but not as…
13. La font de la Granota
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Eixample
By 750dimitrisl
Nevertheless there is probably plenty of space around it for people to congregate. The 100-year old fountain depicts…
14. Fuente de Carmen Amaya
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Barceloneta
By macedonboy
Given such high praise, this fountain is a sad reflection of her career. The fountain is fairly simple, with relief…
15. Font Pla de la Boqueria
Historic Sites • Ancient Ruins
El Carmel
By macedonboy
There’s really nothing special about this fountain. The stone sculpture can be found in a great many places all over…
16. Font De La Caputxeta Vermella
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El Camp d’en Grassot i Gràcia Nova
By macedonboy
I do have a penchant for childhood nostalgia, so I took a 2 minute detour to see it….
17. Font d’Hercules
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El Camp d’en Grassot i Gràcia Nova
By macedonboy
This fountain was created in 1802 and is one the oldest ornamental fountain in Barcelona. The fountain features a…
18. La Dama del Paraguas
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Sant Pere
19. Font De La Plaça D’espanya
Fountains
By JnVSydney
Located in the centre of place of Spain is this very impressive monumental fountain, built to celebrate the Barcelona…
20. Font de la Tortuga
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21. Fuente de Diana
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22. Fonts Bessones
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23. Water Fountains Walkway
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24. Fuente de la Maja Madrilena
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Barrio Gòtico (Barri Gòtic)
25. Font del Carme
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El Raval
26. Fuente en La Placa Urquinaona
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27. Font De Santa Eulàlia
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It’s a marvellous sculpture and fountain in an historic and atmospheric Plaça. As co-patron of the city, Saint…
28. Fuente del Nino Pescador
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Eixample
29. Font del Negrito/Fuente de la Palangana
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30. Font Monumental
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By JnVSydney
Located within the Old Hospital de la Santa Creu, is this lovely fountain, which is centre piece of an easily missed…
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Wayne Ng
Hong Kong, China1 contribution
Wonderful Trip to Barcelona
We spent 5 days in Barcelona. It was an amazing place. All travelling resorts are located in the city centre. You can easily get there by metro or even on foot.
There are a lot of impressive sightseeing places, such as Sagrada Familia, Park Güell, Casa Mila. Someone may worry the safety. But I felt quite safe there. The people are also quite nice and helpful. I highly recommend to visit there.
Review of: The Magic Fountain
Written March 20, 2023
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JnVSydney
Greater Sydney, Australia17,519 contributions
Impressive structure…..
Located within the Ciutadella Park, is this very impressive structure, of statues and cascading water all finishing in a beautiful pond, the famous architect Guadi was involved in the project albeit early in his career.
Review of: Cascada Monumental
Written December 21, 2022
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KiwiKerry53
Wellington, New Zealand4,580 contributions
Lovely sentiment of return if you drink from it
The first stop on our Gothic Quarter tour which left from Plaza Catalunya. The rumour is that if you drink from the fountain, you will return. My first time drinking from it, but hey, my 3rd visit to Barcelona. Keen as to come back, I need to see Sagrada Familia completed.
Review of: Font de Canaletes
Written April 1, 2020
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JnVSydney
Greater Sydney, Australia17,519 contributions
Fountain of the Three Graces……
Located within Plaza Reial, (the royal square), is the Fountain of the Three Graces created in the neoclassical style by Francesc Daniel Molina i Casamajó, the square itself is the starting point for a lot of free walking tours, which is also a must.
Review of: Fuente de las Tres Gracias
Written December 22, 2022
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JnVSydney
Greater Sydney, Australia17,519 contributions
lovely mural…..
Located within the gothic quarter is this lovely ceramic mural fountain depicting the daily life happening around the gate during the 18th century, easily missed however worth a look.
Review of: Fuente de la Portaferrissa
Written December 23, 2022
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JnVSydney
Greater Sydney, Australia17,519 contributions
Lovely medieval fountain…..
During a walk within the gothic quarter there are many things to see, this is the oldest fountain in Barcelona, built in the mid 1300’s the mosaic mural was added in recent times.
Review of: Font de Santa Anna
Written December 23, 2022
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JnVSydney
Greater Sydney, Australia17,519 contributions
Things you see…..
Whist walking a long the La Rambla, we stumbled upon this fountain, that was truly out of place, designed by Sir Richard Wallace, they mostly reside in Paris, where they are numerous in Paris, strange to see one here.
Review of: Wallace fountain
Written December 23, 2022
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macedonboy
Glasgow, UK166,144 contributions
Beautiful Fountain
The Font del Geni Catala is a fountain that was erected in memory of the Marquis of Campo Sagrado for his contribution to bringing water from the Sierra de Moncada to Barcelona.
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Made of white marble and dating from 1852, the fountain is topped with a winged character holding a star representing the “Catalan genius”, below this are four seated female allegories of the four provinces of Catalonia and the four marine horses represent the main rivers.
Beautiful Fountain
Review of: Font del Geni Catala
Written July 18, 2019
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Dimitris L
Sydney, Australia42,717 contributions
Fountains, fountains!!!
Plaza de Catalunya has several fountains and numerous sculptures, as well as flocks of birds, trees, plants, flowers, other greenery and lots of people. Font dels Sis Putti is a beautiful fountain on one side of the Plaza, and it has three levels. It also has some beautiful sculptures of six chubby little young male figures, or putti. The fountain was constructed in 1926.
It symbolises the birth of the Greek goddess Aphrodite. According to legend the goddess of love was born from the foam of the waves, near the coast of the island of Cyprus. In Greek aphro means foam. This is a very lovely representation and is absolutely worth visiting.
Review of: Font dels Sis Putti
Written May 27, 2019
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Bridgette
Bognor Regis, UK226 contributions
Very interesting and fun outdoor space
I loved this park, exploring all the different areas and understanding the design of it, as the main influences was using a series if triangles to break up the whole area. Many open space lawns, many level changes, seating areas, water features, fountain spouts, and lots of play areas for all ages. It really is a beautiful and interesting park to visit it you are in the city!
Review of: Parc Central de Nou Barris
Written January 6, 2018
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on_the_go_98765
Tucson18,308 contributions
Two little brothers, up against the Romans
Things are always a little fuzzy when going back to 304 AD but, going on faith and whatever records the Romans left behind, Diocletian ended the lives of a nine year old boy and his thirteen year old brother on religious grounds. Justus (the elder) and Pastor are believed to be the subject of this fountain’s naming.
This is the second oldest fountain in Barcelona. In 1367 this fountain, in the Placa de Sant Just, sprung to life. The original three heads would have been the sources for the water. Today there are 2 spigots between the 3 heads. Up above is a single figure of what looks to be a young boy; suppositions are that this is a depiction of Saint Just(us). But, after 100 years, who can really say with any certainty?
In 1831, it had a minor face-lift/reconstruction.
It still looks like it is original.
Still, it is a medieval treasure, so simple and free of formality and pomp. Amazing how the people of Barcelona can set up tables, chairs, and cafes around treasures like this that are 1,700+ years old. Seems like they should be under protective glass.
Review of: Font de Sant Just
Written October 1, 2018
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jeff1955malaysia
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia5,001 contributions
Nice fountain
This is one of the few big fountains you will find all over barcelona. It is located in the city centre but not as large as the magical fountain
Review of: Fuente Monumental del Paseo de Gracia
Written April 13, 2023
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Dimitris L
Sydney, Australia42,717 contributions
A different fountain
La font de la Granota is a lovely fountain, although it’s situated at a very busy spot, as the main road, Avinguda Diagonal is a huge one. Nevertheless there is probably plenty of space around it for people to congregate. The 100-year old fountain depicts the lovely sculpture of a young child holding a frog . The water runs from the frog’s mouth. We some some people filling their bottles too! Not sure how good the water is! A nice spot and worth a stop, if you are passing by.
Review of: La font de la Granota
Written September 24, 2019
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macedonboy
Glasgow, UK166,144 contributions
It’s okay, but don’t go out of the way to see it.
This fountain can be found in the Somorrostro beach area and I only happen to come across this while enjoying the beach.
The fountain is named in honour of Carmen Amaya, a Spanish flamenco dancer and singer, who was born in this area. I can’t pretend to know much about this art form, but I read that she was described as “the greatest Spanish Romani dancer of her generation”.
Given such high praise, this fountain is a sad reflection of her career. The fountain is fairly simple, with relief sculpture of figure during a dance routine featuring three dancers and two guitarists. Apart from her name cut into a nearby metal board, it’s nondescript, not even something to describe her life and career.
It’s okay, but don’t go out of the way to see it.
Review of: Fuente de Carmen Amaya
Written July 16, 2019
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JnVSydney
Greater Sydney, Australia17,519 contributions
Neoclassical style fountain….
Located within Placa Boqueria.
is this lovely stone fountain in the neoclassical style created in 1830. This is a lovely area just to hang out in.
Review of: Font Pla de la Boqueria
Written December 22, 2022
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Frequently Asked Questions about Barcelona
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These places are best for fountains in Barcelona:
- The Magic Fountain
- Cascada Monumental
- Fuente de la Portaferrissa
- Font de Canaletes
- Fuente de las Tres Gracias
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These are the best places for kid-friendly fountains in Barcelona:
- The Magic Fountain
- Cascada Monumental
- Fuente de las Tres Gracias
- Font de Canaletes
- Font De La Caputxeta Vermella
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These are the best places for couples seeking fountains in Barcelona:
- The Magic Fountain
- Cascada Monumental
- Fuente de las Tres Gracias
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These are the best places for budget-friendly fountains in Barcelona:
- The Magic Fountain
- Cascada Monumental
- Fuente de las Tres Gracias
- Fuente de la Portaferrissa
- Font de Canaletes
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Barcelona Magic Fountain of Montjuïc (Font màgica)
The magic fountain of Montjuïc’s (Font màgica de Montjuïc in Catalan) first performance was on May 19, 1929 during the Great Universal Exhibition. The designer Carles Buigas submitted his plans one year before the exhibition and many thought that the project was too ambitious to be created, let alone completed on time.
Magic Fountain of Montjuïc at night |
Over 3000 workers were commissioned to work on the project and less than 1 year later the magic fountain was born.
The magic fountain is a spectacular display of colour, light, motion, music and water acrobatics – if you mix these elements together in just the right combinations, you end up with pure magic! The magic fountain is a “must see” when you come to Barcelona and highly recommended.
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Centro Comercial Arenas de Barcelona
Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes, 373 – 385
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Hop on hop off sightseeing tourist bus stop
Nearest stop for Magic Fountain of Montjuïc is “CaixaForum – Pavelló Mies van der Rohe” with the “hop on hop off” sightseeing bus
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Avinguda Ferrer i Guàrdia / Mèxic: 13, 150
Plaça Espanya: 23, 37, h22, h26
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01 June – 30 September | Wednesday – Sunday | 21:30 – 22:30 |
01 October – 10 October | Thursday – Saturday | 21:00 – 22:00 |
11 October – 21 December | Monday – Sunday | Closed |
22 December – 31 March | Thursday – Saturday | 20:00 – 21:00 |
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1. Magic Fountain (Montjuic Fountain)
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The Magic Fountain of Montjuic is a fountain located on the hill of Montjuic in Barcelona. The Magic Fountain was…
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2. Cascada Monumental
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Beautiful fountain. You can climb the stairs and look at the park and the fountain from above. Next to the fountain there are a lot of “bred”…
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Northern_Angel
Kiev, Ukraine5,945 posts
Magic Fountain (Montjuic Fountain) ik in Barcelona.
The Magic Fountain was built for the 1929 World Exhibition in Barcelona in a futuristic style in the shape of an ellipse, designed by local engineer Carlos Buigas.
This giant fountain, consisting of many small jets, begins to shimmer to the music of Bach, Beethoven and Tchaikovsky in thousands of colors, constantly changing its shape. It is as if he performs a magical dance, the movements of which are never repeated during the entire performance.
Review for: Magic Fountain (Montjuic Fountain)
Published July 21, 2021
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Pupotka
Ivanovo, Russia4 publications
Beautiful
Beautiful fountain. You can climb the stairs and look at the park and the fountain from above.
I “bred” a lot near the fountain. They offer to help take a photo, try to “treat” a coconut, and then persistently extort money.It’s hard to get rid of them. It spoils the impression very much.
Review for: Cascada Monumental
Published January 19, 2021
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maximy4
Moscow, Russia4 409 publications
Interesting
Originally designed drinking fountain on the most touristy street in Barcelona. Deserves a selfie.
Review for: Font de Canaletes
Published April 2, 2017
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Igor Alexeev
Moscow, Russia112,635 publications
The Three Graces on the King’s Square…
The central element of the King’s Square is the “Three Graces” fountain, which was built by the architect Antoni Rovira y Trias in 1876.
Perhaps the fountain is not only the central, but also the most elegant element of the square. Opinions are, of course, purely subjective. But the objective fact is that the fountain is captured in photographs by every tourist who walked along Plaça Reial…
Review for: Fuente de las Tres Gracias
Published December 17, 2019
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Stasomba
Moscow, Russia46 publications
Well, not really
Not really cool when everyone around you is trying to shove drugs into you. Looks really good as a fresco
Review for: Fuente de la Portaferrissa
Published September 20, 2018
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irinat1506
Moscow, Russia2,039 publications
Beautiful fountain
An ancient and beautiful fountain that can also provide you with drinking water. This is one of the oldest drinking water fountains in the city, and it smells of antiquity, as if it has moved into the past, although there are many such places in Barcelona. But I liked this fountain very much, we are glad that we visited it.
Review for: Font de Santa Anna
Published March 30, 2016
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Igor Alexeev
Moscow, Russia112,635 publications
Wallace’s Fountain. In Barcelona. On the Rambla…
As you know, the Wallace Fountain is one of the symbols of Paris. The idea of installing fountains (this significant event happened in Paris, in 1870) belongs to the English philanthropist Richard Wallace.
He also paid for the first batch of fountains made by Val d’Osne – two for each of the Parisian districts. The idea took root and spread around the world – from Canada to Russia … One of Wallace’s fountains ended up on the Rumble. On the Rambla dels Caputxins. You can take a look during your Barcelona walk.
Review for: Wallace fountain
Posted January 9, 2020
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Oleg Pokrovskiy
Zhukovka, Russia37,662 publications among the lion heads is dedicated to the Marquis Campo Sagrado, governor of Catalonia in the 1820s; the architect Francis Molina did a lot for his native city, although he lived only 55 years. A wonderful statue.
Review for: Font del Geni Catala
Published August 31, 2018
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Moscow, Russia Font dels Sis Putti set to 1928, sculpted by Jaume Otero…
Review of: Font dels Sis Putti
Published December 30, 2016
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Anna O
Moscow, Russia1 327 publications
large modern park
The park covers a large area – about 17 hectares, it is the second largest in the city. It was recently opened at 1999 and therefore it is distinguished by very interesting modern architectural solutions: I especially liked the fountains and aqueducts. The park includes old buildings that are now restored and used for public and business purposes: the former Santa Creu Mental Hospital for the mentally ill and the Can Carreras farmhouse.
Review for: Parc Central de Nou Barris
Published July 11, 2016
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Vera P
Fryazino, Russia730 publications
650-year history of the fountain
In the small Plaça de Sant Just in the center of the Gothic Quarter, opposite the Church of Saints Justus and Pastor, there is an ancient fountain. It is hard to believe that he is already almost 650 years old. The water in the fountain is drinkable, and we quenched our thirst with pleasure.
Review of: Font de Sant Just
Published May 7, 2016
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Oleg Pokrovskiy
Zhukovka, Russia37,662 publications 1911 is an excellent sculpture. Moreover, this is not his only boy in Barcelona, he saw another one with jugs.
Reviewed by: La font de la Granota
Posted August 31, 2018
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Oleg Pokrovskiy
Zhukovka, Russia 37,662 publications
In memory of famous dancer
We saw this small fountain along the Barceloneta beach, cute dancing children and the first memory of the famous gypsy flamenco dancer Carmenfa Amaya created it here. at 1959, three children dance flamenco, and two play guitar. Carmen began performing at the age of 12 in 1930, then the trio with two sisters became famous and international performances began. They traveled all over Latin America in the 1930s; Carmen became a world star after concerts at Carnegie Hall in 1941. Here is such a gypsy.
Review for: Fuente de Carmen Amaya
Published August 29, 2018
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Oleg Pokrovskiy
Zhukovka, Russia37,662 publications
Historical place
What you will not see on the Rambla in Barcelona.
was not drinkable. Therefore, the history of the original fountain is very old, from 1314. A pretty coat of arms of Barcelona and a shield. And a lion’s skin. That’s just all this is a remake, made in 1830 based on the old fountain. So just look like a relatively modern artifact
Review for: Font Pla de la Boqueria
Published August 31, 2018
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The history of the fountain goes back to the period of preparation for the World Exhibition in Barcelona in 1929. He was supposed to become (and became) an adornment of the city and Montjuic. Construction began just a year before the exhibition (the project was led by engineer Carlos Buiges), which many saw as too short a time – the fear of not having time to finish the fountain spoiled a lot of bureaucratic nerves. However, thanks to the hard work of 3,000 builders, the fountain opened just a day before the World’s Fair and ended up being a great success. The devastating Spanish Civil War put the fountain out of action before 1955 years old. In the 80s, thanks to new technologies, musical accompaniment was added to the lighting effects.
The new life of the fountain began with a new global event in Barcelona – the 1992 Olympics. The attraction has acquired a modern look and significance as a real magnet for tourists.
Very close to the fountain is the most important monument for the Catalans – the Four Columns, symbolizing the moral independence of their homeland within Spain. They were demolished in 1928, but restored in 2010.
Fountain performances are thematically based on classical and contemporary music as well as popular movie soundtracks. Shows run in the evening, on weekends from April to October. The main fountain is visible far enough, so there are several points in the vicinity from where it can be successfully observed. The fountain is able to delight the audience with hundreds of compositions of water jets and a variety of lighting effects that are constantly being improved.
It cannot be said that the Singing Fountain of Barcelona is particularly outstanding compared to other fountain types in Dubai.
But still, there is something attractive in it, which is why so many people gather here.
Every year, on September 26, a part of the La Merce festival is held at the fountain in honor of the city’s patron saint. The festive program, in addition to the wonders of the fountain, includes a pyrotechnic show, performances by local musicians and dancers.
Opening hours of the musical fountains in Barcelona
The fountains are open from May to September on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 21:00 to 23:30. Musical performances start every half an hour. From October 31 to March 30, the fountains turn on on Friday and Saturday every half an hour from 7 to 9evenings. On December 24, 25, 26, 31, as well as on January 1 and 5, the fountains are closed.
Getting there
Address: pl. Carlos Buigues, 1,
Metro: Plaça Espanya (green line L3) and (red line, L1)
If you want to spend a pleasant evening, the singing fountains of Montjuïc are one of the most romantic places in Barcelona.