The Source of Modern Outdoor Water Fountains
The Source of Modern Outdoor Water Fountains Pope Nicholas V, himself a well educated man, reigned the Roman Catholic Church from 1397 to 1455 during which time he commissioned many translations of old classic Greek texts into Latin. It was important for him to beautify 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 carried fresh drinking water into the city from eight miles away, began in 1453 at the bidding of the Pope.
A mostra, a monumental commemorative fountain constructed by ancient Romans to mark the point of arrival of an aqueduct, was a practice which was revived by Nicholas V. The present-day site of the Trevi Fountain was formerly occupied by a wall fountain commissioned by the Pope and built by the architect Leon Battista Alberti. Changes and extensions, included in the restored aqueduct, eventually supplied the Trevi Fountain and the well-known baroque fountains in the Piazza del Popolo and Piazza Navona with the necessary water supply.
The Wide Range of Outdoor Wall Fountains
The Wide Range of Outdoor Wall Fountains Putting a wall fountain in your yard or patio is perfect when you want to relax. You can also make use of a small space by having one custom-made. Whether it is stand alone or fitted, you will require a spout, a water basin, internal piping, and a pump. Traditional, modern, classic, and Asian are just some of the styles from which you can choose.Stand-alone wall fountains, otherwise known as floor fountains, are noticeably big and feature a basin on the ground.
It is possible to integrate a wall-mounted fountain onto an already existent wall or built into a new wall. This type of fountain adds to a cohesive look making it appear as if it was part of the landscape rather than an added feature.