The First Modern Outdoor Wall Fountains
The First Modern Outdoor Wall Fountains
Himself a learned man, Pope Nicholas V led the Roman Catholic Church from 1397 till 1455 and was responsible for the translation of hundreds of ancient documents from their original Greek into Latin. In order to make Rome deserving of being the capital of the Christian world, the Pope resolved to embellish the beauty of the city. Starting 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 reconstruction at the bidding of the Pope. Building a mostra, a grandiose celebratory fountain built by ancient Romans to memorialize the entry point of an aqueduct, was a tradition revived by Nicholas V. The present-day location of the Trevi Fountain was previously occupied by a wall fountain commissioned by the Pope and built by the architect Leon Battista Alberti. The water which eventually supplied the Trevi Fountain as well as the renown baroque fountains in the Piazza del Popolo and Piazza Navona flowed from the modified aqueduct which he had renovated.
The Elegance of Simple Garden Decor: The Landscape Fountain
The Elegance of Simple Garden Decor: The Landscape Fountain Since garden water fountains are no longer hooked on a nearby pond, it is possible to install them close to a wall. Nowadays, you can do away with digging, difficult installations and cleaning the pond. Plumbing work is no longer a necessity since this feature in now self-contained.
However, water must be added regularly. Clear away the water from the bowl and place clean water in its place when you see that the area is unclean. Outdoor wall features come in many different materials, but they are normally made of stone and metal. Knowing the style you wish for shows the right material to use. The best styles for your garden wall fountain are those which are hand-crafted, easy to put up and not too big to hang. Ensure that your water feature is manageable as far as upkeep is concerned. Even though installing certain fountains can be difficult, the majority take little effort because the only parts which need special care are the re-circulating pump and the equipment to hang them. It is very simple to spruce up your yard with these styles of fountains.