Magic Fountain of Montjuïc

Built for the 1929 International Exposition at the foot of the Montjuïc hill, this large ornamental fountain is famous for its evening displays combining choreographed water jets, colored lighting, and music. The engineering feat required rapidly moving vast quantities of water in synchronized patterns, an impressive achievement for its era. Crowds gather on the steps leading up to the national palace to watch the spectacle. The fountain forms the centerpiece of a grand axis of cascades and terraces climbing the hillside.