Acqua Vergine: The Answer to Rome's Water Problems

Prior to 273, when the 1st elevated aqueduct, Aqua Anio Vetus, was established in Roma, inhabitants who resided on hills had to go further down to collect their water from natural sources. When aqueducts or springs weren’t accessible, people dwelling at raised elevations turned to water removed from underground or rainwater, which

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The Elegance of Wall Water Fountains

Your loved ones and friends will appreciate the beauty a wall fountain lends to your decor. Having a wall water feature in your daily life not only stimulates the eyes with its loveliness but also your ears with the gentle background sounds it produces. In order to leave a lasting memory on your visitors, share the beauty and soft sounds of your wa

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The Elegance of Wall Water Fountains

Your loved ones and friends will appreciate the beauty a wall fountain lends to your decor. Having a wall water feature in your daily life not only stimulates the eyes with its loveliness but also your ears with the gentle background sounds it produces. In order to leave a lasting memory on your visitors, share the beauty and soft sounds of your wa

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Back Story of Wall Fountains

Himself a highly educated man, Pope Nicholas V headed 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. He undertook the embellishment of Rome to make it into the model seat of the Christian world. In 1453 the Pope instigated the repairing of

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The Many Construction Materials of Landscape Fountains

Garden fountains today are mostly made from metal, although you can find them in other materials too. Those made from metals have clean lines and attractive sculptural elements, and are versatile enough to fit any budget and decor. If you have a modern look and feel to your interior design, your yard and garden should reflect that same style. A pop

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