Triton Fountain History and Construction His patron Pope Urban VII granted Gian Lorenzo Bernini the commission for the execution of this famous water fountain in 1642 Bernini was the greatest sculptor of the Baroque period

History of Concrete Fountains Fountains have been part of city parks since the Babylonians and the Hanging Gardens In ancient times, fountains in the park served as a water source for horses and humans

Have you ever known anyone that collects wine bottles While there are many beautifully shaped and colorful wine bottles, there does not seem to be many uses for them once the alcohol is consumed

Tropical gardens and their lovely concrete water fountains may be found not only in the tropics, but also all over the world Tropical gardens have been an important part of horticulture history and continue to delight people today

Peterhof When a king travels, he'll need somewhere to stay - somewhere nice One of the most spectacular vacation homes ever built, Peter of (also "Peter's Court ") is the name that collectively applies to the greater complex of gardens, buildings, fountains and galleries, created by Peter the Great in the early 18th century as his summer residence

According to the Eastman Kodak Co, the flowers and ornate concrete water fountains at Keukenhof in the Netherlands are the second most photographed place in the world, after the Taj Mahal in Aga, India