Tag: History of Fountains

Famous Water Fountains Around the World

| January 21, 2010 | 0 Comments
Famous Water Fountains Around the World

The outdoor waterfall fountain has always been representative of luxury and success. Some of the most breathtaking sights in the world involve a fountain of some sort. Consider five of the most popular outdoor waterfall fountains in the world and what you can expect when you see them in person. 1. The Trevi Fountain in [...]

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The History of Water Fountains

| January 18, 2010 | 0 Comments
The History of Water Fountains

The water fountain has long been a part of daily life. These features date back through the ages all the way to the ancient Greeks, who constructed their fountains above springs that they believed to hold magical properties. Many of these earliest fountains were designed in the image of gods and goddesses of the time. [...]

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Outdoor Fountains- Their Original Use and Purpose

| January 18, 2010 | 0 Comments
Outdoor Fountains- Their Original Use and Purpose

While today we see outdoor fountains as beautiful decorations or adornments for a garden or park, their history actually shows that they once served far more practical purposes. The original fountains, such as those built in ancient Rome were created to connect to springs and aqueducts to provide drinking and bathing water for the people [...]

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Famous Water Fountains of Rome

| January 18, 2010 | 0 Comments
Famous Water Fountains of Rome

Rome, Italy has long been cherished by people from across the world for its remarkable art and sculpture. Rome is also home to numerous famed outdoor fountains. From fountains built by famed artists and sculptors to those built by cardinals and others, this city certainly holds numerous fountains that deserve a place near other masterpieces [...]

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Famous Water Fountains of Kansas City

| January 18, 2010 | 0 Comments
Famous Water Fountains of Kansas City

One of the many things that makes Kansas City such a unique location is the fact that the city is home to a number of beautiful outdoor water fountain displays. These fountains range in size, design, and detail, but each contributes to the city’s reputation as the city of fountains. In the next few paragraphs [...]

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