The First Modern Outdoor Wall Fountains
The First Modern Outdoor Wall Fountains The translation of hundreds of classical Greek documents into Latin was commissioned by the learned Pope Nicholas V who led the Church in Rome from 1397 till 1455.
It was imperative for him to embellish the city of Rome to make it worthy of being called the capital of the Christian world. Restoration of the Acqua Vergine, a ruined Roman aqueduct which had transported clean drinking water into the city from eight miles away, began in 1453 at the bidding of the Pope. A mostra, a monumental commemorative fountain built by ancient Romans to mark the point of arrival of an aqueduct, was a tradition which was restored by Nicholas V. The architect Leon Battista Alberti was directed by the Pope to construct a wall fountain where we now find the Trevi Fountain. The water which eventually provided the Trevi Fountain as well as the renown baroque fountains in the Piazza del Popolo and Piazza Navona came from the modified aqueduct which he had renovated.
A Wall Water Feature to Fit Your Design
A Wall Water Feature to Fit Your Design Having a wall fountain in your backyard or on a terrace is ideal when you seek to relax.
Additionally, it can be designed to fit into any wall space since it does not need much room. Both the stand alone and mounted types must have a spout, a water basin, internal tubing, and a pump. You have many models to a lot to choose from whether you are searching for a traditional, contemporary, classical, or Asian style. Stand-alone wall fountains, otherwise known as floor fountains, are relatively big and feature a basin on the ground.
It is possible to integrate a wall-mounted fountain onto an already existing wall or built into a new wall. A cohesive look can be realized with this style of water feature because it seems to become part of the landscape rather than an added element.