The Source of Today's Outdoor Fountains
The Source of Today's Outdoor Fountains Pope Nicholas V, himself a learned man, ruled the Roman Catholic Church from 1397 to 1455 during which time he commissioned many translations of ancient classic Greek documents into Latin.
Embellishing Rome and making it the worthy capital of the Christian world was at the center of his objectives. In 1453 the Pope commissioned the reconstruction of the Aqua Vergine, an historic Roman aqueduct which had carried fresh drinking water into the city from eight miles away. The ancient Roman custom of building an imposing commemorative fountain at the point where an aqueduct arrived, also known as a mostra, was resurrected 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 Trevi Fountain as well as the well-known baroque fountains located in the Piazza del Popolo and the Piazza Navona were eventually supplied with water from the modified aqueduct he had reconstructed.
Water Fountains As Water Elements
Water Fountains As Water Elements A water feature is one which is a large element through which water flows. The broad variety of choices available vary from a simple suspended wall fountain to an elaborate courtyard tiered fountain. Given that they are so functional, these decorative elements can be located either in your backyard or inside your home. Water features entail ponds and swimming pools as well. A garden wall fountain can be a useful water feature to include in any yard, yoga studio, patio, balcony, or office space. In addition to helping you unwind, both sight and sound are enticed by the comforting sounds of a water feature. Their noticeably pleasing design adds to the embellishment of any space as well. You can also have fun watching the beautiful water display, experience the serenity, and avoid any unwanted noises with the soothing sounds of water.