Longest Choreographed Fountain System, world record set by The Bucharest Fountains

November 19, 2025

BUCHAREST, Romania -- The Bucharest Fountains , re-designed by Apa Nova Bucharest, made by 44 independent fountains, are set on the 1.4km (0.8699 mi /4593.1 ft / 1531.0 yd) man-made 'Union Square' fountains complex, in front of the Parliament Palace, the World's Largest Administrative Building, are the Longest Choreographed Fountain System, according to the World Record Academy.

"Bucharest features numerous fountains, most notably the extensive, synchronized system in Piața Unirii (Union Square), which holds the (World Record Academy's) World Record for the longest choreographed fountain system in the world.

"Other notable fountains include the historic Cișmigiu Gardens which were once maintained by a "cișmegiu" (fountain keeper), and the traditional fountains found at the Dimitrie Gusti National Village Museum."

Piața Unirii (Union Square): This central square is home to the city's most famous fountains.
It features a 44-fountain system that is synchronized and choreographed.
The system includes four "water screens" that face the four cardinal points.
It holds the 9World Record Academy's) World Record for the longest choreographed fountain system. (AI Overview)

"Piața Unirii, Union Square) is the largest square in central Bucharest, Romania, and one of the largest public spaces in Europe, being located immediately south of the old town and within the boundaries of Sectors 3. Part of the Civic Centre, it is bisected by Unirii Boulevard, originally built during the Communist era as the Boulevard of the Victory of Socialism, and renamed after the Romanian Revolution of 1989.

"The centre of the square boasts a park and the fountains which are particularly popular with commuters and passers-by in the torrid summer months, as it is the largest complex of fountains in Europe and one of the most impressive in the world, its spectacle becoming a huge tourist attraction after the reopening of the fountains in 2018, as part of the celebrations of the Centennial of the Great Union of 1918." (Wikipedia)

"Bucharest, a city celebrated for its vibrant energy, eclectic history, and dazzling attractions, is about to experience a brief pause in one of its most beloved spectacles," the Visit Bucharest says.

"The iconic Water Symphony fountain shows at Unirii Square – an unmissable highlight for locals and visitors alike – will be temporarily suspended starting June 30, 2025, as the city embarks on essential rehabilitation works in the area.

"For years, the Unirii Square fountains have enchanted audiences with their synchronised displays of water, light, and music, earning international accolades and drawing crowds every weekend during the warm season. The fountains, stretching across the city’s central plaza, have become a symbol of Bucharest’s modern spirit and creative flair, offering a free, open-air show in the very heart of the capital."

The fully digital monitored system allows the control of each individual unit from the 44 independent wells, arranged on a total length of almost 1.4 kilometers along the Union Boulevard.

The Fountains are located nearby the Union Square, in front of the Bucharest Parliament Palace , the World's Largest Administrative Building , at the center of the Downtown Bucharest. The fountains are animated with performances set to light and music.

In addition to the unique soundtrack of each show, the "water screens" oriented to the four cardinal points will create a huge multimedia platform on which thematic projections dedicated to Romanian values will appear.

The water and light games are digitally monitored for the entire 1.4 km length, between Constitutiei Square and Alba Iulia Square.

The central well of Unirii Square has four integrated "water screens" aimed at the four cardinal points, meant to create a huge multimedia platform for videos, but also laser projections, the arrangement of water screens offering a three-dimensional effect unique in Europe.

"Apa Nova București (a company that is part of the Veolia Group) has as its main activity the management of water supply and sewage services on the territory of the Municipality of Bucharest, being the concessionaire of public water supply and sewage services in the Municipality of Bucharest for a period of 25 years, starting with the year 2000.

"Apa Nova is controlled by the French group Veolia Water, the water division of the Veolia Environnement group, and by the municipality of Bucharest. Veolia is the world's largest publicly traded water distributor, with sales of 28.62 billion euros in 2006. The same group, Veolia Water, also controls the utility company Apa Nova Ploiești.

"Since 2000, Apa Nova has held the concession for the water distribution and sewage system in Bucharest for 25 years[1][3]. The company operates a network of water and sewage pipes of approximately 5,000 kilometers." (Wikipedia)

Each theme has a musical mix and a specific color palette. The shows will last about 45 minutes and access is free. In addition to the unique soundtrack of each show, the "water screens" oriented to the four cardinal points will create a huge multimedia platform on which thematic projections dedicated to Romanian values will appear.

"The characteristics of the new wells are the result of the international experience and expertise of the teams and companies involved in its development.

"Also, the architects of the project reinterpreted for the new design of the well assembly the theme of the Great Union, introducing, in addition, elements that refer to the hour, the Cyrillic alphabet and the ceramics of the cucutuses. Les Ateliers Nomad has developed a complex creative concept that combines a unique choreography with all the animation techniques known in Europe," says a press statement from the Bucharest City Hall.