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Mercury Fountain, Spain

From series “The Most Spectacular Fountains in the World”
Year: 1937.

By far not all well-known fountains of the world are characterized by the impressive size. A good example of this is mercury pringing caldera. This tiny fountain, erected in 1937, can be seen in the Juana Miro Museum. The fountain remained open for a couple of years. Later, when the harmfulness of the mercury vapor was proved, the fountain was closed in the special transparent sarcophagus. The author of the most poisonous fountain in the world was the American sculptor Alexander Calder. The opening of the well was dedicated to the workers who have perished on the local mines during the production of mercury.

The author has presented the first fountain model at the World's Fair in Paris. At that time it was not yet assumed how harmful the liquid metal is to human health. It was not until much later, twenty years after the opening, that the fountain was covered with glass. Today the guests of Barcelona can observe the original fountains without damage to their health. The fountain, in which the liquid metal flows instead of the ordinary water, can nowhere be seen in the world. To the beginning - Unisphere

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Nearest airports:
 »  El Prat Airport BCN - in 10 km
 »  Girona - in 77 km
 »  Reus Airport REU - in 86 km
 »  De La Seu Airport LEU - in 124 km
 »  Lleida-Alguaire Airport ILD - in 140 km
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ZOO LoCo

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Rooms at ZOO LoCo have a flat-screen TV and a wardrobe. The private bathroom comes with a shower and the shared kitchen includes 2 stoves and a … More: photo, rates and booking
Ypo Rooms

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Rooms are decorated with colourful finishes and Buddha figures. The bathrooms are shared and include a bath tub and shower. Some rooms include … More: photo, rates and booking
You Stylish El Borne Apartments

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Each striking, modern apartment at Each You Stylish El Borne has minimalist, contemporary décor. There is free Wi-Fi, air conditioning and a … More: photo, rates and booking
Vila de Gracia Apartments

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Top destination around Mercury Fountain - Barcelona

The choice of holidays and celebrations in Barcelona is literally rich. During the calendar year, there is a dozen of festivals that will fit every taste, interest and age. Our team have highlighted the must-see and visit celebrations. If you are the fan of beer, then high time to come to Barcelona in March and have fun at the Barcelona Beer Festival. This holiday is a unique chance to try more than 200 kinds of beer; upgrade your knowledge about beer brewery on various lectures and seminars. Such known breweries as Stingers, Akti, Anderson Valley and Loverbier are the headliners in this festival. Admirers of drink could try Madama, Rye IPA, Madrid Lager and the Belgian Hertenheer beer with herbs and citrus aroma. Every year at the end of April, the residents of Barcelona and guests from around the world hurry to the Feria de Abril de Cataluña. Citizens dress their festive attires: men dress like Caballeros, and women wear the bright dresses of Flamenco. Around the Forum in Barcelona, they establish the multi-colored tents. Guests are treated with wine and national dishes. April Fair - is a family holiday. Children enjoy the atmosphere of a carnival, attractions and cotton candy.

As a rule, the most exciting festivals take place in summer. There are two music festivals in June: Sonar and Rock Fest Barcelona. The first one is dedicated to electro music and multimedia art and takes place annually at the second part of June. The price for the tickets starts from 150 euros. Sonar was established back to 1994 and gathers up to eighty thousand viewers from all over the globe annually. The Rock Fest Barcelona (June 30 - July 2) is considered to be one of the main music events in Catalonia. As the venue already for the fourth time the Kan Zam Park has chosen. It is possible to reach the park by all means of transport, including the subway.
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