The First Contemporary Wall Fountains
The First Contemporary Wall Fountains The translation of hundreds of classical Greek texts into Latin was commissioned by the scholarly 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 known as the capital of the Christian world. Beginning 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 restoration at the bidding of the Pope. The historical Roman custom of marking the arrival point of an aqueduct with an magnificent celebratory fountain, also known as a mostra, was restored by Nicholas V.
The Trevi Fountain now occupies the area formerly filled with a wall fountain built by Leon Battista Albert, an architect employed by the Pope. The aqueduct he had refurbished included modifications and extensions which eventually enabled it to supply water to the Trevi Fountain as well as the famed baroque fountains in the Piazza del Popolo and the Piazza Navona.
The Countless Choices in Garden Wall Fountains
The Countless Choices in Garden Wall Fountains Placing a wall fountain in your yard or patio is ideal when you want to unwind.
You can also make use of a small space by having one customized. A spout, a water basin, internal piping, and a pump are vital for freestanding as well as mounted types. There are any variety of models to pick from most notably traditional, contemporary, classic, or Asian. Stand-alone wall fountains, commonly known as floor fountains, are noticeably big and feature a basin on the ground.
On the other hand, a water feature affixed to a wall can be added onto an existing wall or fit into a new wall. A cohesive look can be realized with this style of water feature because it seems to become part of the landscape rather than an added element.