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Rome’s Ingenious Water Delivery Solutions
Aqua Anio Vetus, the first raised aqueduct assembled in Rome, started providing the men and women living in the hills with water in 273 BC, though they had counted on natural springs up till then. Throughout this time period, there were only 2 other techniques capable of supplying water to higher areas, subterranean wells and cisterns, which gather
Your Landscape Fountain: Maintenance & Routine Service
A vital first step before installing any outdoor wall feature is to analyze the space you have available. A solid wall is absolutely needed to hold up its total weight. Therefore for smaller areas or walls, a lightweight fountain is going to be more appropriate. You will need to have an electrical socket in proximity to the fountain so it can be po
The Vast Array of Exterior Fountains
Have you ever thought about turning your garden into a haven of tranquility? Add a feeling of tranquility to your garden with an exterior fountain and profit from all the positive benefits of a water feature. Sending a stream of water shooting into the air, spouting fountains create a striking impression. Sizable, preexisting ponds can easily be fi
The Godfather Of Roman Public Fountains
In Rome’s city center, there are countless celebrated public fountains. Pretty much all of them were designed, designed and built by one of the greatest sculptors and artists of the 17th century, Gian Lorenzo Bernini. Also a city designer, he had capabilities as a water feature developer, and records of his life's work are obvious