At What Point Did Water Features Emerge?
At What Point Did Water Features Emerge?
Hundreds of classic Greek documents were translated into Latin under the auspices of the scholarly Pope Nicholas V, who led the Roman Catholic Church from 1397 to 1455. Beautifying Rome and making it the worthy capital of the Christian world was at the center of his ambitions. Beginning 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 restoration at the bidding of the Pope. Building a mostra, an imposing celebratory fountain built by ancient Romans to memorialize the entry point of an aqueduct, was a tradition revived by Nicholas V. The present-day site of the Trevi Fountain was previously occupied by a wall fountain commissioned by the Pope and built by the architect Leon Battista Alberti. 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.
Taking Care Of Large Garden Fountains
Taking Care Of Large Garden Fountains Installing an outdoor wall fountain requires that you take into account the dimensions of the space where you are going to install it.
It will require a solid wall to support its overall weight. Therefore for smaller areas or walls, a light fountain is going to be more appropriate. An electric socket close to the fountain is needed to power the fountain. Most outdoor wall fountains come with simple, step-by-step instructions according to the type of fountain. All you will need to correctly install your outdoor wall fountain is normally provided in easy-to-use kits. The kit will contain a submersible pump, the hoses and basin (or reservoir). The basin, if it's not too large, can easily be hiddenin your garden among the plants. Other than the regular cleaning, little upkeep is required once your outdoor wall fountain is installed.
Replenishing and purifying the water on a routine basis is very important. Debris such as twigs, leaves or dirt should be cleaned up quickly. Excessively cold temperatures can damage your outdoor wall fountain so be sure to protect it during the winter months. Bring your pump inside when the weather turns very cold and freezes the water so as to prevent any possible damage, such as cracking. Simply put, your outdoor fountain will be a part of your life for many years with the correct care and maintenance.