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Magic Fountain of Montjuïc

Name: Magic Fountain of Montjuïc
Rating: 4.6

4.6 ·

Discover the Magic Fountain of Montjuïc as evening falls over Barcelona. Watch jets of water dance in sync with colored lights and music below the National Art Museum, then wander up to Poble Espanyol or the MNAC steps nearby.

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Reasons to go

Designed by engineer Carles Buïgas for the 1929 Barcelona International Exposition
Sits at the foot of Montjuïc directly below the National Art Museum (MNAC)
Shows synchronize water jets with music and colored lights, running about 30 minutes with repeat performances on select nights

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Full description

Designed by engineer Carles Buïgas for the 1929 Exposition, the Font Màgica sits at the foot of Montjuïc directly below the National Art Museum, and its evening shows, jets of water synchronized to music and colored lights, running on a schedule of several nights a week, remain one of Barcelona's most popular free spectacles, drawing nearly 92,000 reviews. The show typically lasts around half an hour and repeats a couple of times per evening, so there's some flexibility in timing a visit.

Reviewers advise checking the schedule in advance, since it doesn't run nightly year-round. It's an easy, no-booking-required addition to an evening that might also include the MNAC steps above or Poble Espanyol nearby.

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Address

Pl. de Carles Buïgas, 1, Sants-Montjuïc, 08038 Barcelona, Spain · Sants-Montjuïc

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Hours

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Booking

Walk-in

Duration

30 min

Best time

evening

Intensity

Easy pace

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Good to know

Check the current show schedule before going, as it doesn't run every night, especially off-season
arrive a bit early to get a spot near the front for photos
combine with the MNAC museum steps above for a wide view over the whole fountain and city.

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Reviews

This is a fun fountain show with lights and music. It runs for 30 minutes and there are two shows on certain days. Make sure to check the dates and times because it changes by the season. This is quite popular but there is lots of space and good views from all over. Expect there to be people in your photos unless you…

Greg W.

2/5

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