Magic Fountain of Montjuic

About Magic Fountain of Montjuic

The Barcelona Magic Fountain of Montjuic is a fountain located on the Montjuïc hill in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. It is also sometimes referred to as the Font Màgica de Montjuïc. The fountain was built for the 1929 Barcelona International Exposition and is now a popular tourist attraction. It has been described as "the most famous and spectacular fountain in Barcelona".[1] The fountain is located on the Montjuïc hill in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. The fountain was built for the 1929 Barcelona International Exposition and is now a popular tourist attraction. The fountain is composed of three main sections. The first section consists of a large tank which holds water. This tank is fed by a water supply line which runs up the hill from the Barcelona Harbour. The second section consists of a set of water jets which are arranged in a semicircle around the tank. These jets are powered by electric pumps and can reach heights of up to 70 metres (230 ft). The third section consists of a series of lights which are used to create light shows.