50-story-high water jets!The World’s Eight Most Extraordinary Fountains

By Rita

Traveling around the world, it’s easy to notice that many cities have “fountains.” Whenever a fountain show begins, it always draws crowds of travelers eager to capture the spectacular scenes.CNNRecently reported on some of the world’s most interesting fountains—whether uniquely shaped or capable of shooting water columns dozens of stories high—these features have become major tourist attractions.

1. Seoul — Banpo Moonlight Rainbow Fountain
Located 1,140 meters above sea level, it is the world’s longest bridge fountain, drawing water directly from the Han River.

▲Seoul — Banpo Moonlight Rainbow Fountain (Photo /?Pinlo Fan Page)

2. Austria — Swarovski Head Fountain
This is a fountain featuring the Swarovski crystal brand in Innsbruck, Austria. The massive fountain has two large crystal eyes, marking the entrance to the kaleidoscopic museum.

▲Austria — Swarovski Head Fountain (Photo /Inspir3d Fan Page)

3. Geneva, Switzerland — Jet d'Eau
Originally a pressure relief device for an underwater pipe in Lake Geneva, it unexpectedly became a tourist attraction and was later moved closer to the shore for easier viewing.

▲Geneva, Switzerland — Jet d'Eau (Photo / Wikipedia)

4. Chicago — Crown Fountain
This fountain uses LED technology as an interactive installation, with nozzles hidden within the faces.

▲Chicago — Crown Fountain (Photo / Wikipedia)

5. Dubai — Dubai Fountain
Located in front of the world’s tallest building, the Burj Khalifa, it features five rings of water jets that can reach heights equivalent to 50-story buildings.

▲Dubai — Dubai Fountain (Photo /dubaifountain.info)

6. Netherlands — Aquanura, Efteling
Built in 2012 in the Efteling theme park to celebrate its 60th anniversary.

▲Netherlands — Aquanura, Efteling (Photo / Wikipedia)

7. Pennsylvania — Longwood Gardens
Located in Kennett Square, it features a total of 380 nozzles that shoot water into the air.

▲Pennsylvania — Longwood Gardens Fountain (Photo /Longwood Gardens Official Website)

8. Paris — Stravinsky Fountain
Located outside the Centre Pompidou in Paris, the sculptures in the pool are inspired by the Russian composer Igor Stravinsky.

▲Paris - Stravinsky Fountain (Photo / Wikipedia)