When and Where Did Water Features Originate?
When and Where Did Water Features Originate? Pope Nicholas V, himself a learned man, governed the Roman Catholic Church from 1397 to 1455 during which time he commissioned many translations of old classic Greek documents into Latin. In order to make Rome worthy of being the capital of the Christian world, the Pope resolved to enhance the beauty of the city. Restoration of the Acqua Vergine, a ruined Roman aqueduct which had transported fresh drinking water into the city from eight miles away, began in 1453 at the bidding of the Pope. Building a mostra, a grandiose commemorative fountain built by ancient Romans to memorialize the arrival 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 spot where we now find the Trevi Fountain.
The water which eventually supplied the Trevi Fountain as well as the famed baroque fountains in the Piazza del Popolo and Piazza Navona flowed from the modified aqueduct which he had renovated.
Setting Up and Maintaining Landscape Fountains
Setting Up and Maintaining Landscape Fountains An important facet to consider is the size of the outdoor wall fountain in relation to the space in which you are going to install it. In order to hold up its total weight, a solid wall is necessary. Therefore for smaller areas or walls, a lightweight feature is going to be more appropriate. In order for the fountain to have electrical power, a nearby electrical socket is needed.
There are many different models of fountains, each with their own set of simple, step-by-step instructions. The general outdoor wall feature is available in an easy-to-use kit that comes with everything you need and more to properly install it. In the kit you will find all the needed elements: a submersible pump, hoses and basin, or reservoir. The basin, if it's not too big, can easily be concealedin your garden among the plants. Since outdoor wall fountains need little attention, the only thing left to do is clean it consistently.
Replenish and clean the water on a regular schedule. Debris such as branches, leaves or dirt should be cleaned up quickly. Protecting your outdoor wall fountain from the freezing winter climate is vital. In order to avoid any damage, such as cracking, from freezing water during the cold winter months, move your pump indoors. To sum up, your outdoor wall fountain will continue to be an amazing addition to your garden if you keep it well cared for and well maintained.