The Source of Today's Outdoor Fountains
The Source of Today's Outdoor Fountains
Pope Nicholas V, himself a learned man, reigned the Roman Catholic Church from 1397 to 1455 during which time he commissioned many translations of ancient classic Greek documents into Latin. He undertook the beautification of Rome to turn it into the worthy capital of the Christian world. At the bidding of the Pope, the Aqua Vergine, a damaged aqueduct which had transported clean drinking water into Rome from eight miles away, was renovated starting in 1453. Building a mostra, an imposing commemorative fountain built by ancient Romans to memorialize the entry point of an aqueduct, was a tradition revived by Nicholas V. At the behest of the Pope, architect Leon Battista Alberti began the construction of a wall fountain in the spot where we now find the Trevi Fountain. Changes and extensions, included in the repaired aqueduct, eventually provided the Trevi Fountain and the well-known baroque fountains in the Piazza del Popolo and Piazza Navona with the necessary water supply.
A Wall Fountain to Suit Your Decor
A Wall Fountain to Suit Your Decor Having a wall fountain in your garden or on a veranda is ideal when you seek to relax. You can also make use of a small space by having one custom-built. Both the stand alone and fitted types must have a spout, a water basin, internal tubing, and a pump. Traditional, contemporary, antique, and Asian are just some of the styles from which you can choose. Stand-alone wall fountains, otherwise known as floor fountains, are considerably 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 instead of an added feature.