Fountains
Fountains are a statement of the flow of water naturally, or by artificially connecting it in an engineering style to highlight the landscape, and the fountains are important from ancient times, so that they formed an important part in the design of gardens and public places, as Rome is a city of fountains, where there are more than 300 fountains Huge is an important basic part in Rome, and there are a number of public fountains dating back to the Middle Ages, which still exist so far, and the fountains moved to a new stage in the Renaissance in Italy, and among the most prominent new developments, which characterized the sculpture, as It became the fountain that was designed This artist Leonardo Da Vinci is the common type, which consists of a group of circular basins, or polygonal, and connected to each other by a vertical pillar, headed by the water source.
The uses of fountains have multiplied, and the degree of their importance, including what is used for decoration, and is treated as a commodity, to draw attention, as there is no binding interest in water efficiency, and it has sparked criticism about its depletion of natural water resources, and it is not always the best solution to conserve water, as Maintaining the natural flow of stream water increases the economic benefit, by preserving plants, wildlife, and various activities. Nevertheless, the fountains have a benefit in addition to being an aesthetic view, which is used most of the time to advertise and promote E is, so that it is provided with lamps, and other technical methods of great exchange to draw attention.
The largest fountain in the world
The Musical Fountain in Dadaepo Beach (English: Dadaepo Beach), which is located in South Korea, is the largest fountain in the world according to the latest statistics of the Guinness Book of Records. Sahag office in Busan, and it is one of the smart fountains whose pump was integrated in conjunction with music with high accuracy, using programs designated by specialists, so that most fountains control the pumping height, by sound or frequency, and this process requires a long time, and a high cost.
One of the most famous fountains in the world
There are many exciting art fountains, which add elegance, and make the water more beautiful than it really is, and the most prominent of them are:
- Banpo Moonlight Rainbow Fountain: It is the tallest fountain in the world, spanning an area of 1,140 m. It is erected at the edges of Banpo Bridge, which is located south of Seoul. It is lit using 10,000 lights, so that the water is covered in the colors emitted in the form of arches, down to the river.
- Fountain of Wealth: She was awarded the title of the largest fountain in the world by the Guinness Book of Records in 1998, until 2009 after the musical fountain located in South Korea won the largest in the world.
- Dubai Fountain: The longest dancing fountain in the world, reaching a height of more than 274.32 m, and consists of five circular rings of different size and two arches, each of which contains holes for pumping water, located on a lake in front of the Burj Khalifa, and is considered a musical fountain as its design is characterized as containing 50 complete color projectors, 25 projectors, in addition to more than 6,600 lights. Together, they create a visual system that includes more than 1000 different water expressions, and the pumping water in the fountain reaches more than 83279 liters in the air.
- The Bellagio Fountains (English: Fountains of Bellagio): Considered a dancing and attractive musical fountain, considered one of the best and most famous in Las Vegas, it was built with the aim of entertainment and fun for visitors, as it offers daily shows in which more than 30 songs are displayed, so that there are no fees.
- Jet d’Eau Fountains: A tourist attraction, dating back to the nineteenth century, as it was built by chance, as it was built as a pumping station from the Rhone river to the machines important to the city’s industries and trade, as the water runs it, and the increased pressure led to the emission of water to the air, where craftsmen were forced to Stop the pumps as soon as possible, as a valve was installed to control later, and due to that technical error, I became a tourist landmark, and the fountain was reconstructed on the beach and some adjustments were made to it, as the height of the water pump reaches 140 m, and the amount of water emitted from it reaches 500 liters Per second at a speed of 200 km / h, it is a unique milestone Prominent, symbolizing the city’s vitality and aspirations, which are a sign of its prestigious international standing.
- Crown Fountain: Designed by the Spanish sculptor, Jume Plensa, in Chicago, it was built by an international engineering and architectural firm, Sexton and Krock Architects, and the fountain contains water, light , Glass and others, which made it a unique place and a prominent reflection point, as it was not originally built on this form, and the surface area of the fountain floor was built using matte black granite, which led to its appearance in a wide and opaque form, and the ground is covered with reflective shallow water that reaches It is approximately 70.7 m long and 14.6 m wide, which creates a preference A broad reflection attracts the attention of visitors, and in 2020, it was subjected to many adjustments, as video monitors were developed to improve its technologies, and it is now a place for visitors and families to enjoy in the summer.
- Scioto Mile Fountain: It is located in the city of Columbus (English: Columbus), and it was built for people to enjoy, with an area of approximately 1393.55 m 2, and was supported by lighting and more modern effects, as it contains more than 1000 faucets to pump water, and the height of pumping water in it reaches a length of 22.86 m Up in the air.