The fountain is one of the famous tourist attractions in many cities and is worth visiting for every traveler. And they are found in almost every city, and some of them are very special. So, let's get acquainted with ten of the most famous fountains abroad.
1) 罗马特雷维喷泉 Trevi Fountain
Location: Rome, Italy, built in 1762
Rome has many ancient and iconic fountains, but no trip to Rome is complete without a visit to the Trevi Fountain. Located in Rome, Italy, the Roman Trevi Fountain or "Fontana di Trevi" is a historic fountain that dates back to ancient Roman times. It is one of the most famous tourist attractions in Italy and is visited by people from far and wide.
The fountain was built between 1732 and 1762 and was designed by the Italian architect Nicolas Salvi and completed by Giuseppe Panini. It is 26m high and 49m wide. The fountain depicts the Greek god of the sea, Oceanus, seated in a chariot in the shape of a conch, led by two horses, each guided by Triton.
2) 贝拉吉奥喷泉 Bellagio Fountains
Location: Las Vegas, USA, Completed: 1998
The Bellagio Fountain is the main attraction of the Bellagio Resort on the Las Vegas Strip, a paradise in Nevada. The fountain is 140 meters high. It opened on October 15, 1998, together with the Bellagio Resort, both built on the site of the former Dunes Hotel & Casino.
The fountain show takes place in the artificial lake in front of the resort outside the Hotel Bellagio, where groups of people gather to watch this beautiful fountain show and is free and open to all. The Bellagio Fountain is one of the most photographed attractions in Las Vegas and the entire United States. It cost $40 million to build, making it one of the most expensive fountains in the world.
3）蒙特惠奇山魔幻喷泉 Magic Fountain of Montjuic
Location: Barcelona, Spain, built in 1929
The Magic Fountain of Montjuïc is one of Spain's most famous tourist attractions and an iconic landmark of the city. Located at the foot of Montjuïc, the fountain was designed by Carles Boyegas and officially opened to the public in 1929. The Magic Fountain presents spectacular lights, different colors, movements, music, and water acrobatics that draw crowds to watch.
The Magic Fountain of Montjuïc spews 700 milliliters of water per second and up to 3,620 meters through 51 jets, and the fountain show is free and open to all. More than 2.5 million visitors come to this famous fountain every year to watch this 20-minute show, making it one of Barcelona's famous tourist attractions.
4) 财富喷泉 Fountain of Wealth
Location: Singapore, Completed: 1995
The Fountain of Fortune is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Singapore. It is located in the heart of Suntec City, one of Singapore's largest shopping malls, and was completed in 1995. The Fountain of Fortune was also listed as the largest fountain in the world by the Guinness Book of World Records in 1998.
The fountain is made of silicon bronze and consists of a ring supported by 4 legs. The bronze ring of the fountain is based on the Hindu mandala (meaning universe). Suntec City Fortune Fountain is located in the middle of towering skyscrapers and is free to visit from 9 am to 10 pm.
5）人民友谊喷泉Friendship of the Peoples Fountain
Location: Moscow, Russia, built in 1954
The Fountain of National Friendship is one of the famous attractions in Moscow, located on the square near the Russian Exhibition Center. The fountain features 16 gilded sculptures in national costumes, representing the Soviet republics.
The main purpose of the fountain was to demonstrate to the Soviet people and the world the idea of national identity. It was built in 1954 and is also known as the Fountain of People's Friendship. If you come to Moscow, then don't miss this beautiful fountain.
6) 法赫德国王喷泉 King Fahd’s Fountain
Location: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, built in 1985
The King Fahd Fountain is located on the shores of the Red Sea within the King Fahd Gardens in Riyadh, Jeddah, on the west coast of Saudi Arabia. It is one of the world's famous fountains, aka the Jeddah Fountain. The fountain was donated to the city by King Fahd in 1985 and is therefore named after King Fahd.
The fountain nozzle sprays water to a height of up to 260 meters, which makes it the tallest fountain in the world and is also listed in the Guinness Book of World Records. It is one of the famous attractions in Saudi Arabia and attracts many tourists from all over the world.
7）彼得霍夫宫的萨姆森喷泉 Samson Fountain at Peterhof Palace
Location: St. Petersburg, Russia, Built: 1735
The Samson Fountain is the iconic symbol of Peterhof, located in front of the Great Waterfall in the Lower Park of St. Petersburg, Russia. The famous Samson Fountain central decoration depicts the biblical hero "Samson" wrestling with a lion and tearing the lion's jaw.
The fountain is 20 meters high and surrounded by eight dolphins, who spew water from their mouths. This beautiful fountain was unveiled in 1735 to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Battle of Poltava, when Peter I's army defeated the Swedish army during the Great Northern War.
8) 迪拜喷泉 The Dubai Fountain
Location: Dubai, completed: 2009
After the Burj Khalifa, one of the world's most famous buildings, if there's anything else spectacularly beautiful to see in Dubai, it's the Dubai Fountain. The Dubai Fountain is one of the most beautiful fountains in the world, built in the middle of the man-made Khalifa Lake and spread over 30 acres.
In addition to that, it is opposite the magnificent Burj Khalifa, which adds to the pleasure of viewing it. The Dubai Fountain was inaugurated on 8 May 2009 to coincide with the opening of the Dubai Mall. The fountain is alive and looks very beautiful under the show of lights and music. It can be seen from every corner of the lake.
9) 日内瓦大喷泉 Jet d’Eau fountain Geneva
Location: Geneva, Switzerland, built in 1886
The Grand Fountain is the largest fountain in Geneva, Switzerland, and one of the city's most famous landmarks. Every year, tourists from all over the world come to admire this world-famous fountain. The fountain spews water into the air nearly 140 meters, making it one of the tallest fountains in the world.
This beautiful fountain is one of the first sights you see when boarding your flight at Geneva Airport. Initially, the first large fountain in Geneva was installed in 1886. It acts as a safety valve to control and release excess pressure from the hydraulic network.
10）半坡桥月光彩虹喷泉 Banpo Bridge Moonlight Rainbow Fountain
Location: Seoul, South Korea, Completed: 2009
The Moonlight Rainbow Fountain is one of the most beautiful fountains in the world, located on the Banpo Bridge in Seoul, South Korea. It was installed on the Banpo Bridge in September 2009, and since then the bridge has become world-famous for this beautiful fountain.
The most popular attraction in Banpo Hangang Park is the Rainbow Fountain, which hosts a spectacular nighttime show. The banks of the Banpo Bridge on the Han River exude multiple rainbow colors. The fountain is 1.14 kilometers tall and is listed in the Guinness Book of World Records as the world's tallest bridge fountain.
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