While it is worldwide known as “The Magic Fountain”, its complete name is Montjuïc Magic Fountain (or Font magical de Montjuïc in its original language), and it is located in Carles Buïgas Square, between the Plaça d’ Espanya and the Museu Nacional d’Art de Catalunya, in the Sants-Montjuïc district.
While its beauty is notorious at any time of any day, many tourists choose to catch a view of its renowned shows. Here, we propose a guide through the history of this tradition. Origins of the Fountain Built-in 1929 by Carles Buigas on the very site Cadafalch’s Four Columns had stood until 1928, the project was presented as the “special touch” that the International Expo being held needed.
Though many questioned the amount of time required to make the ambitious plan come true, it took a year and 3,000 workers, but they provided what was asked.
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