Another famous Barcelona landmark is the Magic Fountains of Barcelona. The famous fountains have been performing most nights for almost 100 years.
I must confess it has been quite a while since I watched the Magic Fountain of Barcelona, the Magic Fountain of Montjuïc as it is known locally. One of not so many free attractions to visit in Barcelona, and highly recommended. Just because this historic Barcelona fountain is free, it doesn’t mean that it is not worth visiting. Quite the opposite, in fact, it is a truly memorizing performance backed up by a fantastic light show
The Magic Fountain of Montjuïc is a fountain and light show in the Montjuïc area of Barcelona below the Palau National close to the Plaça de Espanyol. The fountain was constructed for the 1929 World Fair Exposition. This historic fountain sprays an incredible 700 gallons (ca. 2,650 liters) of water a second to a height of 170 feet (ca. 52 m). The fountain has a total of 3620 water jets to create the dancing effect and show.
The Magic Fountain of Montjüic, has become an iconic symbol of Barcelona. The fact that the fountain has been displaying spectacular shows for almost a hundred years is, in itself truly astonishing. It is undoubtedly that the Montjüic Magic Fountain is one of the best free attractions to visit in Barcelona.
The fountains designed by Carles Buigas who submitted his design a year before the exhibition was due to open. Over 3000 workers ensured the project was completed in time for the World’s Fair and the fountain was tested just one day before the exhibit opened. Once Barcelona’s Magic Fountain opened for the International Exhibition, it was an astounding success. Many years later, the Magic Fountain still amazes new generations of visitors with its truly amazing show.
Barcelona’s Magic Fountain Of Montjuïc Show Times
The wonderful Magic Fountain of Barcelona is within the Montjuïc Park, hence the name Magic Fountain of Montjuïc. The Magic Fountain shows usually start around 8pm off season and during the summer months, expect the shows to start around 9pm. The fountain’s times may be subject to changes, so it is best to find out before you go. The Magic Fountain typically performs on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights. In summer, this may be extended to include performances from Wednesday to Sunday.
As the Magic Fountain of Barcelona is almost 100 years old, there is always a chance the show could be canceled due to technical problems. It is recommended to check the operational status of this attraction before traveling to see the fountains show. Furthermore, should there be a severe drought warning in place, this could also lead to the suspension of the Magic Fountain’s performances, although it’s very rare this would happen.
The very best time to view the Magic Fountain of Montuïc is when it is dark as possible. Once the park has fallen into darkness, the fountain’s light show becomes more spectacular. It is always a great idea to check the show times and get to the fountain at a time when it will be dark. This way, you will see the very best of the accompanying light show that coincides with the fountain’s great performance.
How To Get To The Magic Fountain Of Barcelona
Barcelona Magic Fountain is situated within Montjuïc Park, at Plaça de Carles Buïgas. The Magic Fountain is a few minutes walk from the FGC and metro station Espanya. You can get to Espanya station by taking lines 1 or 3. You could also go by any bus that stops at Plaça de Espanya / Fira Exhibition Center. Furthermore, you could also get the number 55 bus and disembark at the MNAC museum right by the Magic Fountain.
