Botanical Garden Fountain
For some of us who don’t know it yet, Rio de Janeiro is known as the second largest city in Brazil, and it is also known as the third largest metropolitan area and also a agglomeration within South America, it is actually boasting approximately 6.3 million people within the city proper alone, this makes this city as the 6th largest in the Americas, and it is the 26th in the world.
But little that most of us know that, it is also one of the most travelled cities to because of the beautiful and also the best preserved green areas in the city, this in particular is the Botanical Garden. The Botanical Garden would be the example, because of the Botanical Garden Fountain and of course the diversity of the Brazilian and foreign flora. Aside from the beautiful 6,500 species that is distributed within the area of 54 hectares, this amazing water fountain is one of the most visited areas of the garden because of the calmness and serenity that the water gives. This painted cast-iron fountain was actually made in Derby, UK, and it was made as a part of the landscaping design by the English painter named John Tydall.
Fountain Show at the Canton Tower
What you are looking at is the Canton Tower, it is an astonishing tower which is formerly known as Guangzhou TV astronomical and Sightseeing Tower, and it is an observation tower found within the Haizhu District of Guangzhou, this amazing tower is historically known as Canton or the Kwangchow, Guangdong, China. The topping out of the tower was done in the early 2009 and it went to operation on September 29, 2010, it was done for the added view for the 2010 Asian Games.
The tower actually briefly held the title as one of the tallest completed tower in the world; it has even replaced the CN Tower, before it was surpassed by the Tokyo Sky Tree during 2011. The Canton Tower was known as the tallest structure in China, and it is now known as the seventh-tallest structure that we can see in the world, and it is the fourth-tallest freestanding structure known in the world. The name of the tower came after "Canton", it is known as the traditional European name of the city.
However, the tower isn’t just known for its height but it is also known for the “Fountain Show at the Canton Tower”. This fountain show showcase an amazing water feature, this show is very popular during the Lights Event held in the Zujiang New Town – Canton.
Ross Fountain
The astonishing fountain that you are looking at is the Ross Fountain it is known as an ornate iron outdoor water fountain that originated from around the mid-19th Century it is an astonishing water fountain that is located at the west end of Princes Street Gardens in Edinburgh. The figures that we see depicted on the fountain are frictional characters that include mermaids and it also has four females that symbolize science, the arts, poetry, and the industry. The final female figure was placed at the apex of this amazing fountain.
During the early 1860’s, the Ross Fountain was later on displayed at The Great Exhibition in London in 1862, at that time it was then seen by a philanthropist and at the same time a gun-maker Daniel Ross, after seeing this amazing fountain on display he then bought it for the City of Edinburgh. The fountain was transported all of its 122 pieces, it then arrived in Leith in the year 1869.
After arriving there, there was a great deliberation as to where would be the most appropriate location for the statue to be placed on, it was later on decided that it will be installed in the Princes Street Gardens in 1872. However, there was notable controversy in the installation of the fountain particularly with Edward Bannerman Ramsay, He was the Dean of the nearby St John's Episcopal Church, and he described the statute as "grossly indecent and disgusting". But none the less, the statue of the fountain remained there and continues to awe everyone who sees it until now.
The Grand Cascade
Little that we know, the outdoor water fountains of Peterhof are know by many as one of Russia's most famous tourist attractions and it has attracted countless numbers of tourists and locals alike, for a fact it is continually drawing millions of visitors every year. The fountains that we see in this area were actually an intrinsic to Peter as the one of the Great's original plans for the city of Peterhof – the plans was made possible because of the impossibility of engineering and also with the sufficiently powerful jets of water that allowed him to move his attentions for this amazing water fountains from the Strelna site to Peterhof - and later on the subsequent generations continued and competed with their predecessors to be able to add a grander as well as ever more ingenious water features to be added to the parkland surrounding within the Grand Palace.
With wide variety of water features in this area, among the most famous ensemble of fountains are the, the Grand Cascade, a water fountain feature that actually runs from the northern facade of the Grand Palace going to the to the Marine Canal, this astonishing water fountain uses 64 different fountains, and it even has over 200 bronze statues, bas-reliefs, as well as other decorations that make this water fountain awe inspiring. Located at the centre of this amazing fountain, depicts Rastrelli's it is the spectacular statue of Samson that is wrestling the jaws of a lion. And on the vista of the Grand Cascade is the Grand Palace behind it.
Fountain of Renmark
My family and I went to a vacation last summer. We all agreed to be in South Australia as my father had been there before and he is bragging that this place has one of the world’s most beautiful beaches. This statement of my father made me even excited to be in the place since I am a self confessed sun-worshiper. He promised that we are surely going to enjoy the sand and water as we celebrate our summer vacation together.
A night before we left, I opened up my laptop to browse on some other good places in South Australia. And indeed, I found out that aside from beautiful beaches in South Australia, there are also some tourist destinations that my family will surely enjoy. Adventures such as trekking, hiking, and it even made me excited to know that they also have the zip-line and bungee jumping. I can’t definitely wait to see how my mother will look like after enjoying a ride.
The last page of the website features a water fountain that definitely looks simple but futuristic, so I clicked on the image and learned that the fountain is called The Fountain of Renmark. According to the website, this elegant water feature is symbolizing wealth, no wonder why it looks very classy. Even if you are only looking at the image of the fountain, you will definitely see the water cascading down from the tower like structure of the fountain. You will surely enjoy the uplifting atmosphere of the place once you stand beside this fountain.
Nasrid’s Palace Fountain
There are several races around Europe that are very exciting and fun to be with. And, if you want to experience all of these races, you definitely have to do a European trip. If you want to fall in love or fall in love all over again, then you must visit the most romantic place on Earth that is the famous city of Paris in France. If you want a simple yet luxurious one, then you should do it the English way and visit the United Kingdom.
However, if you want to experience a whole new different trip where modern generation meets up with old civilization, then you might want to be in a Spanish setting in Spain. This country in Europe is one of the richest when it comes to culture, and what good about it is that, most of the traditions that they have a long time before are still being practiced and celebrated today.
Let’s talk about the cities that compose Spain. We all know that cities like Madrid and Barcelona are the most famous when we talk about Spain, but let’s talk about small cities like Alhambra. This city is one of the oldest cities in Spain. A friend of mine told me that there is a palace in the city that has a beautiful fountain on it. This is the Nasrid's Palace Fountain, this is a water fountain that became an wonderful attraction for the people of Alhambra. Catch the beauty of this classic fountain during afternoon when it kisses the sunset, truly a spectacle for you to witness.
Brewer Fountain
When we speak about Boston, you will immediately think that this city is the one of the most famous cities in the United States of America. But, some of us are still not aware that Boston is just a capital of one of the largest cities in the US. Yes you heard it right, Boston is the capital city of New England, Massachusetts.
Boston is known because of the colleges and universities that stand out in the US especially when it comes to the study of medicine. No wonder why a lot of well known physicians and medical scientist graduated in Boston. Being a sports loving city, Boston is also the home of several sports team such as the Boston Celtics and Boston Reds Socks. You will surely enjoy watching these teams especially during every play offs in their leagues.
When it comes to architecture, Boston will not be the last one on the list because the city has a lot of beautiful buildings both old and new. When it comes to sky scrapers, Boston has a lot of it as well. Touring around the city, you will find one of a kind works of art both man made and nature’s craft.
Well, I suggest you visit the Brewer Fountain located at the corner of Park and Tremont Streets, by Park Street Station. This beautiful outdoor water fountain is the favorite place for people who want to have serenity and enjoy the presence of nature. Visit this fountain during evening for you will never regret the view that you will be seeing.
Garden of Reflection Fountain
Everyone was really shocked by the 9/11 attack, It is certainly the most terrifying and devastating attack on U.S. soil. Until now, a lot of us could still freshly remember that dark day in U.S. history. We know a lot of people lost their loved ones during that tragedy. But we know the only thing that we could do know for our lost loved ones is to remember them.
One of the best ways that people have done to remember every person who died in the 9/11 attack was to make a symbol or a land mark that would allow people in all walks of life to remember and honor them.
A great memorial was constructed in Pennsylvania, and that was in a form of water features, particularly a water fountain. This is the Garden of Reflection Fountain, this amazing water fountains was created for the people not just in Pennsylvania but for other states, county and cities to remember and honor the loved ones as well as the 2,973 that were killed on September 11, 2001. The Garden of Reflection Fountain was placed or constructed within the Memorial Park amid the natural beauty of the Historical Bucks County farmland found in the Lower Makefield Township. The Garden of Reflection Fountain was designed by a Yardley architect named Liuba Lashchyk, the fountain symbolizes the “After Darkness…Light”.
The Garden of Reflection Fountain is actually a Memorial Journey for people that lead them into a sorrowful reminder of the tragedy and the grief going to the luminous symbols of Hope, Peace and Celebration of Life.
The Golden Water Fountain in Springfield Ohio
No city on earth is perfect. The one that is said to be perfect is taken up above the heavens a long time ago. Today, what we have are imperfect cities with all the flaws and problems surrounding it. However, these cities may still hold some positive qualities amidst all the negativity therein.
One city in Ohio shares the same mixture of positive and negative traits. With all the flaws that you will see in this city are also the equivalent wonderful things in life. Among the wonderful things that you will find in this city is the water fountain in downtown Springfield.
The water fountain in downtown Springfield is a simple but splendid place to spend lazy afternoons with loved ones. This is a great getaway place if you want to have some time to relax. You do not have to go far or spend much to get a good rest from all the cares of the world. All you have to do is to visit this place in downtown Springfield.
There is no entrance fee; there is no need to travel hours upon hours. For some, they can even walk from their home to this beautiful spot in Springfield, Ohio. So if you happen to live in this area, then always remember this place with the beautiful water fountain named the Golden Fountain. You may have been living in Ohio for so long and may have been busy that you forget this spot. On the other hand, if you are a tourist passing by Springfield, then never forget to pass by this place.
The Fantastic Water Fountain in Feria Del Campo, Madrid
Most countries and cities in Europe have places or landmarks that represent the country. Let’s have Paris in France for an instance, the City of Love have their Eifel Tower, while Rome in Italy have the St. Peters Square in which you will also find the residence of the Pope. These places and landmarks made these cities and countries popular. Well, a city can also be famous without having such large structures. By just having a simple landmark that people could remember when they visit the place can already be enough, like a water fountain for example.
Now, let’s move on to Spain, as we all know Spain is a large country with a lot of cities on it. Of course, popular cities in Spain have their own representation such as century old stadiums. Bull fighting is still a culture that most cities in Spain still practice, but only large cities can be noticed in Spain. How about small cities such as Feria Del Campo in Madrid?
If you’ve been in Madrid, then you’ve visited Feria Del Campo as well for sure. This is not the most popular city in Madrid, but one thing makes the city stand out. The city owes a lot from the Fountains in Feria Del Campo which tourists love to visit whenever they are in the city. This classic water fountain can make every visitor the calmness and relaxation that they are looking for in a water fountain. This is a magical water fountain made the city of Feria Del Campo proud.