Downtown Bucharest urban fountains resume multimedia shows this week
<p><i>Symphony of Water/Simfonia Apei</i>, the water, music, and light show at the Urban Fountains in Unirii Square, downtown Bucharest, starts a new season this week. The fifth edition is scheduled to kick off Friday, May 17.</p>

<p>The roughly 45-minute shows will have different themes, celebrating local stars from sports, science or art, <a href="https://www.news.ro/entertainment/show-urile-multimedia-simfonia-apei-revin-la-fantanile-urbane-din-centrul-bucurestiului-din-17-mai-1922403514002024051121591085" rel="noopener" target="_blank">News.ro</a> reported. Access to these weekend performances is free of charge.</p>

<p>In May and August, the shows will start at 21:00, and in June and July at 21:30. In September, they will begin at 20:00.</p>

<p>Road traffic will be restricted on Unirii Boulevard, the segment between Dimitrie Cantemir Boulevard and Splaiul Independenței (fountain area), on the days and time intervals when the shows take place.</p>

<p>The urban fountains in Unirii Square were upgraded and reopened in 2018.</p>

<p><i>irina.marica@romania-insider.com</i></p>

<p><i>(Photo source:&nbsp;</i><em>Inquam Photos /&nbsp;<a href="https://inquamphotos.com/users/georgecalin">George&nbsp;Călin</a>)</em></p>