Fountain Canaletes is considered a must see in Barcelona . It is located in the center of the Spanish capital, on the same Canaletes Boulevard, which in turn serves the beginning of the famous pedestrian street of Rambla . Many tourists begin their tour of Barcelona exactly from the visit of the Canaletes fountain . But do not think that here you will be waited by the giant fountain and also with musical abilities . Canaletes just the exact opposite of the popular singing the fountain am Barcelona . It is a relatively small but very colorful structure, very similar in shape to the samovar . This similarity is enhanced by the fact that the Canaletes fountain in Barcelona has a crater . To be precise, there are four of them, and from all the cranes you can collect water . In the fountain there really flows clean drinking water, so you can quench your thirst without any fear . At the top the fountain is adorned with four lanterns .
Fountain Canaletes - the long-liver of Barcelona . They say he appeared here in the 19th century . At that time next to the fountain there was an editorial office the newspaper La Rambla, which traditionally hung out the results of all matches with the participation of the national football team on public display. . So, in the days of victory, the Canaletes fountain in Barcelona and the nearby Plaza Catalunya turned into places of folk festivals . Be will fans, they would bathed in the fountain, but, alas, and maybe fortunately, the possibilities of Canaletes did not allow it to be done .
Looking at the Canaletes fountain in Barcelona, be sure to try its water. A sign on the fountain says that the one who does this will necessarily again be in the capital of Spain. To consolidate the result, you can also throw a coin in the sea, sunbathing on the beaches of Barcelona.
You will not be able to draw the water in your hands, and you will be able to carry it away her with you, and as much as you want. For tourists there are no restrictions, as they say, dial - I do not want. At the same time be ready for excitement at the Canaletes Fountain in Basel. Too many travelers believe in the tradition of the fountain and want to be in the Spanish capital again.
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The smallest fountain February 24, 2015
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