The Source of Modern Day Garden Fountains
The Source of Modern Day Garden Fountains
The translation of hundreds of ancient Greek documents into Latin was commissioned by the learned Pope Nicholas V who led the Church in Rome from 1397 until 1455. Embellishing Rome and making it the worthy capital of the Christian world was at the center of his objectives. Reconstruction of the Acqua Vergine, a desolate Roman aqueduct which had transported fresh drinking water into the city from eight miles away, began in 1453 at the bidding of the Pope. The historical Roman custom of marking the arrival point of an aqueduct with an magnificent celebratory fountain, also known as a mostra, was restored by Nicholas V. At the behest of the Pope, architect Leon Battista Alberti undertook the construction of a wall fountain in the spot 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.
Outdoor Fountains: An Ideal Decor Accessory to Find Serenity
Outdoor Fountains: An Ideal Decor Accessory to Find Serenity Water gives tranquility to your garden environment. The noises in your neighborhood and surrounding area will be masked with the tranquil sounds of a fountain. Consider this the spot where can you go to relax and become one with nature. Considered a great rehabilitation element, many water therapies use big bodies of water such as seas, oceans and rivers in their treatments. Create the perfect sanctuary for your body and mind and get a fountain or pond today!
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An otherwise boring ambiance can be pepped up with an indoor wall fountain.Your eyes, your ears and your health can be favorably impacted by including this type of indoor feature in your house....
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A water fountain is an architectural piece that pours water into a basin or jets it high into the air in order to provide drinking water, as well as for decorative purposes....
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Having a pond in the vicinity of your outdoor water fountain is no longer necessary because they can now be situated on a wall close by.Moreover, it is no longer necessary to dig, deal with a difficult installation process or tidy up the pond....
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