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 ancient classic Greek texts into Latin. In order to make Rome worthy of being the capital of the Christian world, the Pope decided to enhance the beauty of the city. 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 repair at the bidding of the Pope.
Building a mostra, an imposing celebratory fountain built by ancient Romans to memorialize the arrival point of an aqueduct, was a custom 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. The aqueduct he had reconditioned included modifications and extensions which eventually allowed it to supply water to the Trevi Fountain as well as the renowned baroque fountains in the Piazza del Popolo and the Piazza Navona.
Eco-Friendly Fountains: Good for the Planet
Eco-Friendly Fountains: Good for the Planet Are you looking to beautify your backyard? Solar water features might be the answer - they are a perfect add-on to any home because they embellish the layout and raise the price of your home. You get all the advantages of an electrical fountain, as well as other monetary benefits and an overall betterment to your health. Despite initial expenses, the long-term expense for this type of fountain is worth it. Electrical power deficits will no longer impede utilizing your fountain since it will run on the the power of sunlight.
Running water fountains will lead to a spike in your electric bill. Although short-term expenses might be more substantial than you had predicted, don't forget that your home is increasing in value.
Higher costs is not the only issue with using more electricity, the environment takes a big hit as well. Becoming “green” is just one of the advantages of installing a solar water fountain running only on the energy of the sun. The eco-system can only benefit from the use of solar powered houses and water fountains.
Less maintenance is a result of installing this kind of fountain. Since these do not run using an electric generator that could clog up with clutter, they need little cleaning. And less cleaning means more time to play!