The First Contemporary Outdoor Wall Fountains
The First Contemporary Outdoor Wall Fountains
Himself a highly educated man, Pope Nicholas V headed the Roman Catholic Church from 1397 till 1455 and was responsible for the translation of scores of age-old documents from their original Greek into Latin. He undertook the beautification of Rome to make it into the worthy capital of the Christian world. At the bidding of the Pope, the Aqua Vergine, a ruined aqueduct which had transported clean drinking water into Rome from eight miles away, was reconditioned starting in 1453. The ancient Roman custom of building an awe-inspiring commemorative fountain at the point where an aqueduct arrived, 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 aqueduct he had reconditioned included modifications and extensions which eventually enabled it to supply water to the Trevi Fountain as well as the famed baroque fountains in the Piazza del Popolo and the Piazza Navona.
A Wall Water Feature to Match Your Design
A Wall Water Feature to Match Your Design Putting a wall fountain in your yard or patio is ideal when you want to unwind. You can have one custom-built to suit your requirements even if you have a minimum amount of space. Whether it is stand alone or mounted, you will need a spout, a water bowl, internal piping, and a pump. There are many different types available on the market including traditional, contemporary, classical, or Asian. Also referred to as a floor fountain, a stand-alone wall fountain is normally rather big, and its basin is located on the ground.
A stand-alone fountain can either be integrated onto a wall already in existence or fitted into a wall under construction. This style of fountain adds to a cohesive look making it appear as if it was part of the landscape rather than an added feature.