Fountains
Photo: Bernard Spragg. NZ, CC0 via Wikimedia Commons
'' are structures that blend artistic elements of architecture and sculpture with mechanical engineering and technology to improve on the natural beauty of falling or spraying water to create an ornamental work of aesthetic beauty. Many cities and parks around the world have spectacular fountains, often incorporating ground-breaking engineering.
Iconic fountains around the world include the Trevi Fountain in Rome, the Bellagio Fountains in Las Vegas and the towering Jet d'Eau in Geneva. Each remarkable in its own right and each an icon of its city.
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- Guide text adapted from the Wikivoyage article "Fountains" by its contributors, available under CC BY-SA 4.0. Read on Wikivoyage · Contributors · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Photo: Bernard Spragg. NZ, CC0 via Wikimedia Commons