The Source of Today's Outdoor Garden Fountains
The Source of Today's Outdoor Garden Fountains Hundreds of classic Greek records were translated into Latin under the auspices of the scholarly Pope Nicholas V, who ruled the Roman Catholic Church from 1397 to 1455.
It was imperative for him to embellish the city of Rome to make it worthy of being called the capital of the Christian world. Beginning in 1453, the ruined ancient Roman aqueduct known as the Aqua Vergine which had brought clean drinking water into the city from eight miles away, underwent repair at the behest of the Pope. The ancient Roman tradition of building an imposing commemorative fountain at the point where an aqueduct arrived, also known as a mostra, was resurrected by Nicholas V. The Trevi Fountain now occupies the area previously filled with a wall fountain crafted by Leon Battista Albert, an architect commissioned by the Pope. The aqueduct he had reconditioned included modifications and extensions which eventually enabled it to supply water to the Trevi Fountain as well as the renowned baroque fountains in the Piazza del Popolo and the Piazza Navona.
A Wall Water Feature to Suit Your Decor
A Wall Water Feature to Suit Your Decor A small patio or a courtyard is a great spot to situate your wall fountain when you seek peace and quiet. Additionally, it can be designed to fit into any wall space since it does not need much room. The requisite components include a spout, a water basin, internal tubing, and a pump regardless of whether it is freestanding or anchored. Traditional, modern, classic, and Asian are just a few of the styles from which you can consider. Normally quite large, freestanding wall fountains, also referred to as floor fountains, have their basins on the ground.
It is possible to integrate a wall-mounted water feature onto an already existing wall or built into a new wall. A unified look can be achieved with this type of fountain because it seems to become part of the landscape rather than an added element.