This new tourist attraction was opened in May 2011 as part of the city of Warsaw’s ongoing attempt to increase the city’s number of cultural and tourist attractions and has been met with widespread acclaim and approval. Located in the Podzamcze district a short walk to the north of the old town, the Multimedia Fountain Park as it is known is a visual delight combining music, light and, as the name suggests, fountains.
Built on the site of a derelict concrete pond, the fountain is part of a plan to revitalize this central Warsaw district by attracting visitors from the tourist trail close by and cost over 11 million PLN to create. Featuring 367 nozzles which are capable of firing water 800 cubic metres of water 25m into the air over the rebuilt, 3,000 square metre pond, the stunning visual show is provided by the synchronisation of 295 LED RGB lights combined with a laser projector with the fountain. Shows last about 30 minutes and include sets where the fountains are lit in a myriad of colours or where lasers create visual effects such as the Warsaw symbol of Syrena (the Mermaid) moving through the water. By far the most impressive part of the show is where a series of films and images are projected onto a wall of water created by the spray from the fountains. You’ll see films following themes such as Chopin’s Warsaw, Modern Warsaw or Legends of Warsaw projected with remarkable clarity onto this wall of water while pieces of music ranging from Chopin to Lady Gaga blast from the surrounding speakers.
The shows have proved so popular that visitors are warned to take up a position as early as possible on the banked viewing terraces in order to get the best views and early demand resulted in the number of shows being increased to satisfy the large numbers of locals and foreign tourists wanting to experience the show. We thoroughly recommend it and why it is hardly the Bellagio show from Vegas it is definitely an enjoyable way to spend time after dining in the old town or as a starting point to the evening ahead.
The shows take place every Friday and Saturday at 21:30 and last 30 minutes. Find it between ul. Boleść and ul. Kościelna (B-1)
Built on the site of a derelict concrete pond, the fountain is part of a plan to revitalize this central Warsaw district by attracting visitors from the tourist trail close by and cost over 11 million PLN to create. Featuring 367 nozzles which are capable of firing water 800 cubic metres of water 25m into the air over the rebuilt, 3,000 square metre pond, the stunning visual show is provided by the synchronisation of 295 LED RGB lights combined with a laser projector with the fountain. Shows last about 30 minutes and include sets where the fountains are lit in a myriad of colours or where lasers create visual effects such as the Warsaw symbol of Syrena (the Mermaid) moving through the water. By far the most impressive part of the show is where a series of films and images are projected onto a wall of water created by the spray from the fountains. You’ll see films following themes such as Chopin’s Warsaw, Modern Warsaw or Legends of Warsaw projected with remarkable clarity onto this wall of water while pieces of music ranging from Chopin to Lady Gaga blast from the surrounding speakers.
The shows have proved so popular that visitors are warned to take up a position as early as possible on the banked viewing terraces in order to get the best views and early demand resulted in the number of shows being increased to satisfy the large numbers of locals and foreign tourists wanting to experience the show. We thoroughly recommend it and why it is hardly the Bellagio show from Vegas it is definitely an enjoyable way to spend time after dining in the old town or as a starting point to the evening ahead.
The shows take place every Friday and Saturday at 21:30 and last 30 minutes. Find it between ul. Boleść and ul. Kościelna (B-1)
