A Chronicle of Wall Fountains
A Chronicle of Wall Fountains The translation of hundreds of classical Greek texts into Latin was commissioned by the scholarly Pope Nicholas V who ruled the Church in Rome from 1397 till 1455. Embellishing Rome and making it the worthy capital of the Christian world was at the core of his ambitions. Starting in 1453, the ruined ancient Roman aqueduct known as the Aqua Vergine which had brought fresh drinking water into the city from eight miles away, underwent repair at the behest of the Pope. Building a mostra, an imposing commemorative fountain built by ancient Romans to memorialize the entry point of an aqueduct, was a tradition revived by Nicholas V. At the bidding of the Pope, architect Leon Battista Alberti began the construction of a wall fountain in the place where we now find the Trevi Fountain. The aqueduct he had reconditioned included modifications and extensions which eventually allowed it to supply water to the Trevi Fountain as well as the renowned baroque fountains in the Piazza del Popolo and the Piazza Navona.The Many Styles of Wall Fountains
The Many Styles of Wall Fountains
Putting a wall fountain in your yard or patio is ideal when you want to unwind. You can also make the most of a small space by having one customized. Whether it is stand alone or mounted, you will require a spout, a water bowl, internal piping, and a pump. There are any variety of models to choose from such as conventional, contemporary, classic, or Asian. With its basin situated on the ground, freestanding wall fountains, or floor fountains, are typically quite large in size.
It is possible to incorporate a wall-mounted fountain onto an already existing wall or built into a new wall. The appearance of your landscape will seem more unified instead of disjointed when you put in this style of fountain.