The First Modern Outdoor Wall Fountains
The First Modern Outdoor Wall Fountains The translation of hundreds of ancient Greek documents into Latin was commissioned by the learned Pope Nicholas V who led the Church in Rome from 1397 until 1455. It was important for him to embellish the city of Rome to make it worthy of being called the capital of the Christian world. 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 arrival point of an aqueduct, was a custom revived by Nicholas V. At the bidding 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 allowed it to supply water to the Trevi Fountain as well as the famed baroque fountains in the Piazza del Popolo and the Piazza Navona.
Indoor Wall Water Features are Great for Home or Workplace
Indoor Wall Water Features are Great for Home or Workplace One way to accentuate your home with a modern twist is by adding an indoor wall fountain to your living area. These types of fountains reduce noise pollution in your home or workplace, thereby allowing your loved ones and customers to have a stress-fee and tranquil environment. Your employees and customers alike will take notice and complement your new interior wall water feature. An interior water element is certain to delight all those who see it while also impressing your loudest naysayers. Your wall element ensures you a pleasant evening after a long day’s work and help create a quiet spot where can enjoy watching your favorite sporting event. Indoor fountains generate harmonious sounds which are thought to release negative ions, clear away dust as well as pollen, all while creating a calming and relaxing setting.