What is the magic fountain Barcelona?

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.

What is the famous fountain in Barcelona?

The Magic Fountain of Montjuïc
The Magic Fountain of Montjuïc (Catalan: Font màgica de Montjuïc, Spanish: Fuente mágica de Montjuic) is a fountain located at the head of Avinguda Maria Cristina in the Montjuïc neighborhood of Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain.

Is the Magic Fountain closed?

The Magic Fountain’s light and colour shows are back after being two-year cancellation due to Covid-19 pandemic. Besides, the fountain also works in ornamental mode, Tuesdays to Saturdays, from 11 am to 1 pm, and from 4 pm to 6 pm, and on Sundays, from 11 am to 3 pm.

Is Magic Fountain open?

Why was the Magic Fountain built?

The Magic Fountain was built by Carles Buigas for the International Expo in 1929, on the site where Josep Puig i Cadafalch’s Four Columns had stood before being demolished in 1928.

Is Magic Fountain Barcelona Open?

Are Barcelona fountains open?

Is Magic Fountain open today?

What time does fountain show start?

In 2021, evening shows begin at 6 pm and are every half hour until 11 pm. Songs and music synchronised to the displays include contemporary pop, classical, and Arabic.

What makes the Magic Fountain of Barcelona so special?

Designed for the 1929 Universal Exhibition by the engineer Carles Buigas, the Magic Fountain of Barcelona was restored in 1992 for the Olympic Games and has proved a popular attraction ever since. This huge fountain bubbles and bursts, spews and spouts cascades of water in a sensational show set to music and lit by every colour of the rainbow.

Is the fountain in Barcelona Open in January?

Normally from  the beginning of January to the end of February the fountain remains closed for maintenance, so it is not working without light and music. In the next days we will update the hours and days, so we invite you to consult the page in around one week. Best wishes from Barcelona,

What are the Magic Fountains of Montjuïc?

The Magic Fountains The Magic Fountain of Montjuïc, created by the architect, engineer and lighting technician Carles Buigas, is the main element of a series of cascades and fountains which extends from the museum MNAC (National Art Museum of Catalunya) to the Plaza Espanya. It is called magical because of its water, light and music show.

What to do around the Magic Fountain?

Around the Magic Fountain you can visit (MNAC museumor CaixaForum) and also, in Plaza Espanya there is a shopping center called Arenas de Barcelona, which has a viewpoint. From there and also from the MNAC you can have nice views of the city. We hope you have a nice stay in Barcelona!