Fonte Luminosa

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Fonte Luminosa, Lisbon

Lunch time is the best time to visit the fountain during the day

Dating from 1940, when the world was at war and Lisbon remained at peace, this is a monumental fountain placed in the center of a new neighborhood at the time, the "Avenidas Novas.” It’s made up of a large basin where the water falls from the upper platforms, and of several sculptures: Triton on horseback and four mermaids.

Fonte Luminosa, Lisbon

For the light show, visit at night

The name (“luminous fountain”) derives from the light show that happens every night (15 minutes after sunset), but there are also "water shows" every afternoon and night.
A few steps lead to the top of the monument, where you get to see the fountain from above, and a view over the avenue in front.

Fonte Luminosa, Lisbon

View from the terrace above the fountain

Due to the constant maintenance required (and to the high costs), the fountain is not always working. The water shows usually only happen between 12PM and 3PM, and from 6PM to 9PM.

How to Get to Fonte Luminosa


The fountain is outside the Alameda metro station (on the green and red lines).
You may ride the metro (as well as the city’s buses, trams, funiculars and trains) for free with the Lisboa Card.

Alameda D. Afonso Henriques, Avenidas Novas


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