King Fahd's Fountain

The fountain was donated to the city of Jeddah by King Fahd, hence its name. It was constructed between 1980 and 1983 and was launched in 1985. Located on the west coast of Saudi Arabia, the fountain jets water to a maximum height of 260 metres (853 ft). The second-tallest is the World Cup Fountain in Seoul, South Korea, with a water height of 202 m (663 ft). King Fahd's Fountain is listed in Guinness World Records as the highest water fountain in the world.