The Source of Today's Garden Water Fountains
The Source of Today's Garden 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 classical Greek documents into Latin. He undertook the embellishment of Rome to turn it into the worthy capital of the Christian world. In 1453 the Pope instigated the rebuilding of the Aqua Vergine, an historic Roman aqueduct which had carried clean drinking water into the city from eight miles away. The ancient Roman custom of building an awe-inspiring commemorative fountain at the point where an aqueduct arrived, also known as a mostra, was revived by Nicholas V. The architect Leon Battista Alberti was directed by the Pope to construct a wall fountain where we now see the Trevi Fountain. The water which eventually provided the Trevi Fountain as well as the acclaimed baroque fountains in the Piazza del Popolo and Piazza Navona flowed from the modified aqueduct which he had renovated.The Use of Large Outdoor Fountains As Water Features
The Use of Large Outdoor Fountains As Water Features
A water feature is a big element which has water streaming in or through it. The broad range of choices available vary from a simple suspended wall fountain to an elaborate courtyard tiered fountain. Known for their versatility, they can be included either indoors or outside. Swimming pools and ponds are also considered water features. An outdoor wall fountain can be a beneficial water element to add to any yard, yoga studio, patio, balcony, or workplace. The pleasant sounds of trickling water from a fountain please the senses of sight and hearing of anyone nearby. Their aesthetically pleasing shape beautifies the decor of any room. The water’s comforting sounds lead to a feeling of tranquility, cover up unpleasant noises, and provide a wonderful water display.