I heard about the joke fountains of Peterhof from my mother many times, and finally I went looking for them myself :) To be honest, I had great doubts that they would work in cloudy, predictable rain, and rather cold weather, however, I was lucky. The first fountain-bench was discovered near the Monplaisir Palace (by the way, the sketches of these bench-sofas were designed by Peter I himself, the Tsar-Father knew how to have fun:):
An ordinary, harmless-looking bench, but the stones in front of it are filled with water, making you think :)
The boys first tried to step on the pebbles on the edge, but they never found the right stone to activate the streams of water. Then we decided to go for a run, and the stone platform immediately swirled with streams of water :)
The adult group did not dare to run, but gained patience, tried all possible pebbles on the edge, and found the right one :))
And I go to the following cheerful fountains - tulips and oak trees:
Indeed, they are cheerful - they so energetically scatter streams of water, scattering into tiny drops, forming water dust. And those that reach the ground knock merrily, breaking on the stones. Probably, in sunny weather you can always see many small rainbows here:
And here is a familiar shop...
The boys don’t care about the weather, he pulled his hood over his head and rushed to tease the shop, which immediately responded with trickles of fountains:
And the bench calmed down again, calming the flow of water:
The guy is happy with the reckless action :)
Another one repeated the feat, teasing another shop and getting his share of the shower :)
And again the shop became quite quiet, dousing the young hero with cold water :)
And again under the stream of water:) The boys rushed back and forth so infectiously that I couldn’t resist either:)
As I was leaving, I caught another young madman in the frame, apparently getting ready to take an icy shower from a Peterhof shop :)
People crowded behind the water curtain of another mushroom fountain or Chinese umbrella:
We came across another suspiciously soiled path on the way to the Chess Cascade :)
Looking carefully around and pulling my hood up just in case, I quickly overcame it in anticipation of a catch:) However, it turned out that I waited in vain. The track is turned on strictly according to the clock. An uncle comes to turn some kind of magic valve. There is not that mystery and enigma that is on the benches, but the water tent will be on a larger scale :) In general, I was not going to wait, I was just lucky - it turned out to be in the right place in right time, and here people have already gathered in anticipation. There were many spectators, but for a long time there were no daredevils to run along the path. Then the first one appeared, armed with an umbrella, and others followed him...
And in hot weather, there’s probably no shortage of people wanting to cool off under the fountains :)
Creative project “Fountains” Author of the project: 11th grade student MBOUSOSH village Tumutuk Hanipova Rezida Project goals: To get acquainted with the principle of operation of the fountain. Using the properties of communicating vessels, build a model of a fountain. Project objectives: o Talk about the beauty of fountains. o Talk about the benefits of fountains. The first stage of the project: informational. They say there are three things you can look at endlessly - fire, water and stars. The air near the reservoir is always clean, fresh and cool. And it’s not for nothing that they say that water “cleanses”, “washes” not only the body, but also the soul. Already in ancient times, people thought about how to create artificial reservoirs, and they were especially interested in the mystery of running water. The word fountain is of Latin-Italian origin, it comes from the Latin “fontis”, which translates as “source”. In meaning, this means a stream of water shooting upward or flowing out of a pipe under pressure. There are water fountains of natural origin - springs gushing out in streams. In nature, there are giant fountains of hot water and steam. They are called geysers. They can often be found near volcanoes. From an architectural point of view, a fountain is a structure that serves as a base or fence for streams of water flowing upward and flowing down. Initially, fountains were built as a public source of drinking water. Later, the combination of green spaces, moving water from fountains and architectural compositions became one of the means of implementing unique artistic solutions in modern architecture. A modern city cannot be imagined without a fountain. Light and music fountain in the city park of Almetyevsk. Light-dynamic fountain on the square near the Neftche cultural center in Almetyevsk (reconstruction). Fountain in the park of Leninogorsk. The upper bowl of the fountain composition of the YAN sanatorium, Almetyevsky district of the Republic of Tatarstan. Communicating vessels Vessels that have a connection or a common bottom with each other are usually called communicating. Such vessels are often encountered in life. Various teapots, watering cans, water measuring glasses for steam boilers, a pipe bent at the knee - all these are examples of communicating vessels. The free surfaces of a liquid at rest in communicating vessels of any shape are at the same level. Water poured into a watering can and into a teapot fills the spout of these vessels, and they are due to the fact that columns of the same liquid of equal height produce the same pressure. If the liquid in communicating vessels is at different levels, then the so-called liquid pressure is created. Pressure is the pressure produced by the weight of a column of liquid with a height equal to the difference in levels. Under the influence of this pressure, the liquid, if the clamp is removed, will flow into the vessel where its level is lower until the levels are equal. Water falling from a height, for example, in mountain rivers or near a dam, has natural pressure. The higher the dam, the greater the pressure of water raised by this dam. In technology, water pressure is often called the difference in water levels in communicating vessels. What's the use of them? Relaxation and stress relief. The perfect fountain is your first step towards new level relaxation and awareness. Your goal is to achieve a higher sense of peace, calm and serenity. There are many fountains that can relieve your stress. Landscaping and decor. A fountain can become a bright focal point, attracting people's gaze and enhancing the beauty of any room. It serves as a functional decorative piece that can be enjoyed while looking at and listening to. Fountains are often placed in gardens, hallways, offices, waiting rooms, lobbies, living rooms and bedrooms. Mitigation of unpleasant noises. The murmur and slight gurgling of water that fountains emit can disguise unpleasant sounds. A person in a waiting room with a fountain will hear the calm, flowing sounds of water instead of distracting noise from other offices. Fountains can muffle the sounds of television, distantly ringing phones, or noisy neighbors. They are a wonderful way to enhance the feeling of calm in any space. Waterfall fountains can be especially useful for reducing noise disturbances while you are enjoying your garden. Natural air humidification. Another benefit of fountains is that if there is a lack of humidity, they will instantly restore balance in any room. Not only do they produce the soothing sound of running water instead of an unpleasant buzzing sound, but they also do not promote the formation of mold and mildew. Fountains will revive your houseplants, and will relieve allergies and dry skin associated with a lack of moisture in the air in winter. The second stage of the project: practical work. In order to build a fountain model, you need a reservoir of water, for example a wide jar, a rubber or glass tube, or a pool made from a low tin can. The higher the tank is raised and the thinner the outlet, the higher the water jet will hit. Therefore, it is better to use a pipette for the fountain tube, removing the rubber band from it. The rest of the device can be disguised, creating a model of a beautiful corner of the garden with a fountain. Today, as at all times, our urgent task is to protect nature and respect it. Fountains will help us with this. And not only this: the use of devices from improvised means makes learning more effective and the development of creative abilities. The most important thing: physics is not scary, physics is interesting!
We decided to find out how pure water in the fountains of Yekaterinburg. We chose the three most popular ones and entered the technical room where water is filtered. We'll tell you who cleans the private and city fountains in the center and how, and why you really can't swim, much less drink from them - even if you really want to.
Fountain at the Yeltsin Center
Water enters circulation pump from the fountain bowl, passes through a sand filter, then returns back. The preparation of the liquid is carried out in a technical room, which is located on the first floor of the Yeltsin Center, almost under the fountain. The door is always closed, so an ordinary visitor is unlikely to be able to look into the room.
The Yeltsin Center warns that you should not drink water from the fountain or swim in it. The fountain uses regular tap water with the addition of a reagent (identical to what is usually found in a swimming pool). This is necessary for proper operation pumps, and also to ensure that the water is clear and does not acquire a specific odor over time. Water does not undergo any disinfection for domestic needs.
The fountain control is fully automated. It is enough to set the desired pace of moving water jets and the lighting scheme once - and the computer will do everything itself. The system is so sensitive that it is able to read the speed and direction of the wind and adjust the pressure independently. The computer transmits all data via Wi-Fi, so you can control the system remotely.
Fountain at Passage
Here filtering occurs according to the same scheme. Water falling on the ground is collected in a special gutter, from which it flows into the reservoir. Then the cleaning begins. The water filters through a sand filter and undergoes ultraviolet disinfection. All this takes place in a technical room in the basement below the square.
It is impossible to get into the basement under the fountain without permission from the Passage administration. Therefore, we invite you to see what a water purification system looks like in our report.
Used in the fountain process water, therefore drinking it is prohibited, and swimming is also not recommended. When water hits the ground, it interacts with dust, and sometimes cigarette butts get stuck in the fountain... The water in the square in front of the “Passage” is not disinfected for household needs, as is the case with other fountains. Whether or not to allow children to swim is a personal matter for parents, the administration says. Passage promises that they will soon hang a warning sign near the fountain.
Fountain in the park of the Opera House
The water in city fountains also undergoes only rough cleaning: through a sand filter and ultraviolet light. All fountains (except for the Iset light and music fountain) use tap water.
The water in the fountain is changed, as a rule, once a week. If the water evaporates, the tank is filled to the required level automatically.
Drinking water from the fountain and swimming in it is prohibited. However, during our filming, only dogs were swimming in the fountain behind the Opera House.
Fountains bring a feeling of celebration, joy and freshness into our lives. They make appointments next to them, or spend time alone and, of course, take pictures.
Sculpture-fountain “Metalmorphoses”, USA
An unexpected interpretation of a rather popular theme was offered by a Czech master David Cherny (David Cerny). His fountain sculpture« Metalmorphosis" decorates the square of the town of Charlotte (North Carolina, USA). The head he invented consists of many identical plates of of stainless steel, stacked on top of each other. The plates constantly rotate, creating the most incredible combinations of seemingly ordinary “facial features.” Water pours out of the "mouth" of the "head". The height of the sculpture is 7.6 m, weight is about 14 tons. This is the artist's first installation in the United States.
The head consists of many identical stainless steel plates stacked on top of each other, which constantly rotate, creating the most incredible combinations of seemingly ordinary facial features.
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Name " Metalmorphoses" it comes, as you might guess, from two words - “metal” and “metamorphosis”. The fountain, which is in constant motion, changes its appearance every time. To see all the metamorphoses of the fountain and see everything possible options sculptures, by decision of the city authorities a special website was created dedicated to the work David Cerny, where you can watch movements around the clock fountain sculptures.
Pineapple Fountain- beautiful landmark of Waterfront Park in Chalston (USA), has received multiple awards from the American Society of Landscape Architects and the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
By the way, the choice of fruit is not accidental. It was the Americans who first discovered the bizarre but very tasty fruits on their territory.
At that time, only very wealthy people - planters and aristocrats - could afford to decorate the table with them. They also introduced the fashion for “pineapple fountains” as a symbol of wealth and prosperity.
Nowadays, small springs decorated in the “pineapple” style can be seen not only in private courtyards, but also on the streets, in city parks and even near courthouses.
King Fahd Fountain (Jeddah) - the tallest
This fountain is considered the tallest. It was erected in the 1980s and was supposed to become the main attraction of the city.
The design of the fountain is quite simple: the base is a bowl, made in the form of a traditional incense burner, from which a powerful stream of water flows.
If immediately after opening the jet hit 120 meters, then later the power was improved and the height began to reach 312 meters.
The fountain differs not only in the height of its jet, but also in its location. The fountain is located in the sea and turns off only in two cases: for routine inspection and due to strong wind.
Boat Fountain, Valencia, Spain
Fountain-boat (Spanish: Fuente del Barco de Agua), located on the square Playa de la Malvarosa in a resort town Valencia (Spain) at the very Mediterranean Sea. Also called sailboat fountain, it is a landmark of Valencia's waterfront. Looking closely, you can see that the hull of this vessel is nothing more than streams of water playing in the sun.
Fountain boat made very simply. Several metal rods are welded together in the shape of a sailboat. There is a boat and a mast. The tubes have hundreds of small holes from which jets of water shoot out under pressure. Thanks to the shape of the frame, water becomes an addition to the architectural composition.
IN evening time sailboat fountain is especially beautiful: its structure is illuminated by the pleasant light of the setting sun, creating a romantic atmosphere. And at night, when the lights come on, it seems that the sailboat is on fire, drifting on the water surface.
Dubai Fountain - the largest and most expensive
Dubai is famous for its love of size - the tallest building, a giant oceanarium, and so on are located here.
In 2009, the largest and most expensive fountain complex in the world, located on an artificial lake, was opened in Dubai.
The project of this fountain was developed by a Californian company called WET. In total, $218 million was spent on the construction of this spectacular fountain.
With its discovery, this fountain joined the list of the world's dancing fountains. He performs his “dances” to various classical, Arabic and pop melodies.
At night, you can admire this magnificent spectacle from a distance of 30 km.
Crown Fountain (Chicago) - the most international
This art object, which includes an interactive fountain and video sculpture, was opened in 2004 in Chicago's Millennium Park. According to the idea of the author Jaume Plensa, the fountain was supposed to consist of two towers 15 meters high, on which, thanks to liquid crystal crystals, images of Chicago residents would be projected.
Showing the faces of ordinary citizens was intended to highlight the diversity of the city in the best possible way. To select candidates, representatives from 75 public and religious organizations were considered.
When broadcasting faces, the release of water from the fountain occurs precisely at the moment when the lips on the face of a particular citizen form a tube.
At first, the attitude towards the fountain was ambivalent, but gradually everyone got used to it.
Mercury fountain (Barcelona) - the most poisonous
For safety, the surrounding area of this fountain is under protective glass. It is located in the Barcelona Foundation-Museum of Joan Miró and at first glance this fountain is unremarkable. But its uniqueness lies in the fact that it is not ordinary water that flows through the fountain, but mercury.
For the first time, viewers were able to see this fountain, created by the American sculptor Alexander Calder, in 1937. Initially, the fountain was located in Paris and only later was transported to Barcelona. The protective sarcophagus on the fountain appeared in the 1950s, when the toxicity of mercury and its vapors was proven.
Vaillancourt Fountain San Francisco, USA
Vaillancourt Fountain in San Francisco, USA. The fountain is the work of the famous sculptor Armand Vaillancourt. The fountain opened in 1971 at Justin Herman Plaza in downtown San Francisco.
It is believed that the Vaillancourt fountain dedicated his work to the freedom of Quebec and man in general, since when he opened the fountain he made the inscription “Quebec libre!” on it. The inscription was made the night before the opening, in large letters, in red paint. But San Francisco city officials erased the inscription some time after the fountain opened.
Seeing this, Vaillancourt jumped onto the top of the fountain-monument and made an inscription about the freedom of Quebec several more times. The province of Quebec (Canada) is the birthplace of the sculptor Armand Vaillancourt and he defends its independence.
It is a construction made of concrete pipes. The total length of the fountain is 61 meters, width is 42 meters, and height is 11 meters. The construction turned out to be very controversial.
The authorities of San Francisco refused to spend 250 thousand dollars annually for an electric pump to pump 100 thousand liters of water; now the fountain is not working. But the creator of the fountain dedicated to freedom, the Canadian artist Vaillancourt, said that he would fight for his creation.
Fountain of Wealth (Singapore) - built according to Feng Shui
What nicknames have been given to this unusual fountain? During its existence, it managed to be both a “donut with legs” and a “basketball hoop.” In 1998, the fountain of wealth was included in the Guinness Book of Records as the largest, but then it lost this title.
The design of the fountain is simple and symbolic. The four pillars symbolize the four peoples and four major religions of Singapore. But the ring itself is equal in size to the dome of St. Isaac's Cathedral.
It was decided to use bronze as a material for the fountain, since according to Chinese belief, it is the combination of this metal with water that contributes to success.
Singaporeans believe that those who walk around the fountain three times and then put their hand in the water will be happy and lucky.
Bellagio (Las Vegas) - the most famous dancing fountain America
This fountain is a free attraction in Las Vegas.
The Bellagio fountain can be seen in many films and TV series. It was first launched in October 1998.
40 million dollars were spent on the construction of the fountain.
Today, large streams of tourists continue to flock to it, dreaming of enjoying daily performances accompanied by classical music, as well as compositions by Madonna, Elton John and Whitney Houston.
There is a romantic legend according to which if you propose at the fountain, the marriage will be happy and long.
Trevi Fountain (Rome) - the most visited
Rome is rightfully considered the capital of fountains, and the legendary Trevi is recognized as the king of fountains. This fountain is the most visited in the world.
This magnificent creation took thirty years to create - from 1732 to 1762. In the twentieth century, the brainchild of the architect Nikolai Salvi became a real celebrity. It was filmed in many films, and Federico Fellini made this fountain a full-fledged hero of his film “La Dolce Vita.”
By throwing one coin into the fountain, you can be sure that you will return to Rome, two - a love meeting, three - a wedding, four - wealth, and five - parting. Thanks to this belief, the treasury is annually replenished with 700 thousand euros received from the fountain.
Fountain in a shopping center, United United Arab Emirates
The fountain is located in the Dubai Mall.
Magic Fountain "Crane Hanging in the Air", Cadiz, Spain
A fountain in the form of a water tap hanging in the air.
People who see a floating faucet for the first time, from which water flows out in a noisy stream, are wildly delighted.
The secret of the famous landmark of Cadiz is very simple: under the stream of water flowing from the hanging tap, there is a translucent water pipe.
By the way, such fountains are not only in Cadiz. There are similar cranes in the Water Park in Tenerife, one of the Canary Islands, in Zurich, in Canada, in Russia - in Lazorevsky on the Black Sea coast, in Ukraine - in Kiev in front of the entrance to the Passage on Khreshchatyk and in Donetsk in the Sherbakov Park. And perhaps somewhere else too. At a minimum, varieties - such as a huge crane mounted on the facade of one of the residential buildings in the Dutch town of Wateringen. True, water does not flow from it: and not because of economy (although the continuously operating Spanish fountain is also “modest in desires” - a certain amount of water moves in a circle there). But it’s still funny and positive.
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Temporary magic crane installed at Hampton Court Palace Flower Show, London, UK
"Moon Rainbow" (Seoul) - the longest fountain on the bridge
In 2008, the ordinary Banpo Bridge, connecting the banks of the Han River, turned into a real miracle thanks to the installation of the Moonlight Rainbow fountain on it.
The decision to turn the bridge into a fountain came to the authorities of the South Korean capital, who thus decided to revive the attractiveness of Seoul in the eyes of tourists.
On both sides of the bridge there are jets of water, which are painted in all the colors of the rainbow by 10 thousand LED lamps located on the bridge.
Julie Penrose Fountain or "Continuous", Colorado Springs, USA
The Julie Penrose Fountain (“Continuous”) is located in America in downtown Colorado Springs. The fountain's architect is David Barber. The fountain looks like part of a spiral and consists of 366 jets of water. The sculpture makes one revolution in fifteen minutes. One of the largest sculptural fountains in America, the Julie Penrose (“Continuous”) fountain, which weighs more than 24 tons. This fountain was built by an architect who was inspired by the Pikes Peak mountains, where snow lies calmly, melt water runs and all nature as if continuously functioning in a circle. It was this “picture” that inspired David.
The fountain looks like part of a spiral and consists of 366 jets of water and makes one revolution in fifteen minutes.
Swarovski Fountain, Innsbruck, Austria
Swarovski Fountain - unique place in Innsbruck, Austria. The fountain is a sculpture of a huge giant with crystal eyes. A huge waterfall pours out of the giant's mouth. This amazing structure was built in 1995 for the opening of the crystal museum of the world famous company Swarovski in Innsbruck.
The fountain never ceases to amaze. A group of leading designers, sculptors and architects took part in its development. Moreover, the design of the fountain is such that it is also the entrance to the crystal museum. This is truly a miracle of modern art!
What is noteworthy is that the museum itself is located underground. This design allows the fountain to be the only above-ground structure of the Swarovski complex. The best are embodied here architectural solutions and design ideas.
Buckingham Fountain, Chicago (Illinois, USA)
Buckingham Fountain in Chicago (Buckingham Fountain) is one of the largest and most beautiful fountains in the world. It is considered the "gateway" to Chicago (USA), located at Columbus Drive (301 East) and Congress Parkway (500 South) in Grant Park.
The fountain was donated to the city by Kate Buckingham in 1927 as a memorial to her brother Clarence, hence the fountain's full name: Clarence Buckingham Memorial Fountain. The fountain was created under the direction of architect Edward Bennett (chief architect of Chicago and co-author of the city's master plan), who took the architecture of the Lanton fountain, which is located near the Palace of Versailles in Paris, as a basis. The sculptures for the fountain were created by the French sculptor Marcel F. Loyau. The cost of the fountain at the time of construction was $750,000. In addition, to maintain the fountain in working condition, Kate Buckingham created a charitable foundation with an initial capital of $300,000. On August 26, 1927, the fountain began operating.
In the center of the 84-meter pool rises a 7.5-meter three-level composition. The diameter of its lower basin is 31.4 m, the middle one is 18.3 m, and the upper bowl is 7.3 m. Sea horses are located in four groups around this composition. After all, the fountain itself symbolizes Lake Michigan, and the sea horses symbolize the 4 states that are located around the lake - Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin and Indiana.
From the 134 jets of the Buckingham Fountain, 53,000 liters of water fly up every minute. The highest, central jet, soars to 46 meters. And the total volume of water in the fountain is 5,700,000 liters.
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When the sun disappears below the horizon, the fountain begins its amazing light show. 840 lamps and a monitor located under water demonstrate a wonderful musical and choreographic performance every 20 minutes.
This “entrance gate” welcomes tourists every day from 08:00 to 23:00 in the evening, but only from mid-April to mid-October. Also here during twilight there are light shows, and in winter, so that the fountain does not stand in vain, fire festivals are organized here.
Fountains of Peterhof (St. Petersburg) - the most luxurious
The multiple fountain complexes in Peterhof are considered the most exquisite in the world. The idea of their creation belongs to Peter I, whose goal was to create a magnificent fountain complex on the shores of the Gulf of Finland.
17.02.2019
Where you can usually find a water fountain. Where fountain water does no harm. About the benefits flowing water
It's hot in the capital. Panama hat, umbrella, water in a bottle - it’s better not to go outside without this. But others, seeing a fountain on the way, strive to wet their feet or their heated forehead. The fountains are cleaned regularly, but it doesn’t always help. We have selected the 5 most popular points. We collected 100 ml of liquid. And they took it for analysis to the EcoStandard group physicochemical laboratory.
There were two types of analysis - chemical and microbiological. The chemical determines approximately 50 elements: various heavy metals, lead, manganese, arsenic, etc. The examination did not find an excess of these elements in any of the capital’s fountains.
TYPE OF BACTERIA
Common coliforms (OC)*
Drinking water quality indicator. IN drinking water they shouldn't exist at all. In fountains it can reach up to 500 units per 100 ml.
Why are they dangerous? may lead to food poisoning, inflammation of open wounds, intestinal diseases. High concentrations cause acute intestinal and urogenital infections, conjunctivitis, pneumonia and sepsis.
Thermotolerant coliforms (TC)*
Indicates recent water contamination. In fountain water, the maximum concentration level is 100 units per 100 ml.
Why are they dangerous? lead to acute intestinal infections and diseases of the digestive system.
GORKY PARK - CENTRAL FOUNTAIN
One of the best places in the heat. It is large, the sides are conveniently arranged wooden benches occupied either by groups of young people or mothers with strollers. Children splash barefoot along the edge of the fountain.
*OK - 400 units - less than normal.
*TK - 300 units - 200 units more than the norm.
VDNH - “FRIENDSHIP OF PEOPLES”
They don't do water battles here, but they like to get their feet wet. I came in the morning when the park employees were cleaning the fountain: they had almost drained the water and were walking around in waders. It was they who filled me a bottle to try.
OK - 400 units - less than normal.
TK - 400 units - 300 units more than the norm.
MANEZH SQUARE
Near the four flying horses, people like to arrange water treatments. In front of me, a woman is bathing a two-year-old boy right in the fountain. Another boy is having his hands washed after eating greasy French fries. And from the edge a man of dubious appearance washes himself.
OK - 900 units - 400 units more than normal.
TK - 900 units - 800 units more than the norm.
VICTORY PARK (UPPER TERASSA)
Young children are held by their parents as they lean over the curb and move their palms through the water. And adults prefer to walk on water rather than on asphalt in the heat. I tried too, but got out after only a meter because it was very slippery.
OK - 1000 units - 500 units more than the norm.
"SOKOLNIKI" - ROUND FOUNTAIN IN THE CENTER OF THE PARK
Along the edge of the fountain, about a meter apart, there are taps, from which water flows in a strong stream. Young people play around and try to splash each other. But he hits an elderly lady passing by:
Future VDA officers! - the woman grumbles.
OK - 1100 units - 600 units more than normal.
TK - 800 units - 700 units more than the norm.
THREE QUESTIONS ABOUT CLEANITY
1. Where does the water in the fountains come from?
All fountains in Moscow are built in a closed cycle, and the water circulates in circles for weeks. Therefore, the fountains are regularly cleaned and the water is drained - this is the concern of public utilities and park administrations. But they cannot be sterile in any way - bacteria are everywhere, sometimes there are just too many of them.
And, of course, not everything depends on those who are responsible for the fountains. Open fountains serve as almost a garbage can for some citizens. And cigarette butts and cans fly there. Someone washes their hands. He climbs with his feet. Dogs are often bathed. Hence the increased rate of dangerous bacteria.
2. When is it especially dangerous to swim?
Just in time for the heat. With rising temperatures and increasing daylight hours, the most favorable conditions for the active reproduction of various microorganisms in water. Therefore, it is at this time of year that the number of bacteria in the water always increases. It is because of the large number of bacteria in the fountain bowl, on the nozzles and on the walls that algae appears.
3. Is it possible to get infected?
Of course, if you wet your hand in water from a fountain, this does not mean that you will immediately get sick with all the terrible diseases at once. But you shouldn't wash your face. And there is no need to bathe children there - they can take a sip of water or wet hands put it in your mouth.
Have you noticed the extraordinary effect water has on a person? Its splashing fascinates, calms, puts thoughts in order. At all times, people loved to sit on the banks of a river, lake or sea to indulge in quiet reflection and calm down.
City residents are often deprived of this opportunity - you will only find open bodies of water in St. Petersburg or Venice. But decorative fountains are a completely logical substitute for a natural source and fully satisfy the human desire for the beauty of the water element. This is probably why they are in any, even the smallest town.
Photo gallery of decorative fountains manufactured by Aqua Logo engineering
Illuminated fountain in Dmitrov
Fountain in the shopping center Elektrostal
Fountain in the shopping center Elektrostal
Fountain in the shopping center Elektrostal
Fountain in the shopping center Elektrostal
Palestro Street Fountain
Palestro Street Fountain
Palestro Street Fountain
Palestro Street Fountain
Palestro Street Fountain
Fountain in Murmansk
Fountain in Murmansk
Fountain in Murmansk
Fountain in Murmansk
Miyako Fountain
Miyako Fountain
Miyako Fountain
Fountain Five Stars
Fountain Five Stars
Fountain Five Stars
Fountain Five Stars
Fountain in Kozelsk
Fountain in Kozelsk
Fountain in Kozelsk
Fountain in Kozelsk
Fountain in Kozelsk
Fountain in Kozelsk
Fountain complex in Kaluga
Fountain complex in Kaluga
Fountain complex in Kaluga
Fountain complex in Kaluga
Fountain in Voronezh
Fountain in Voronezh
Fountain in Voronezh
Fountain in Voronezh
Fountain in Voronezh
floating fountain
floating fountain
floating fountain
Color-musical fountain
Color-musical fountain
Color-musical fountain
Fountain in Kozelsk
Fountain in the RIO shopping center, Reutov
Fountain - waterfall in the MegaGRINN shopping center, Belgorod
Fountain - waterfall at the Eternal Flame of the Federal War Memorial Cemetery in Mytishchi
At the beginning of every hour the fountain starts working in geyser mode
12 foam jets take off around the perimeter and the surface of the water in the center seems to explode
The central jet soars to a height of almost 5 m
Around the main jet, many smaller jets form a two-level cascade
The water show lasts exactly three minutes and repeats every hour
STOP START
A decorative fountain is a place of relaxation, where both on hot days and on quiet days summer evenings there are always a lot of people. Both adults and children look forward to the opening of the fountains, because it marks the arrival of spring!
It is clear that a person wants to admire the beauty of sparkling water jets, and decorative fountains are designed to satisfy this desire.
Decorative fountain – classic and avant-garde
Human imagination is unbridled and multifaceted, and this also applies to such an area of human creativity as decorative fountains. All over the world you can find masterpieces of architects and sculptors: remember “Samson” in Peterhof, the Fountain of Friendship of Peoples in Moscow. What about Manneken Pis in Brussels?
But not only water is a liquid for fountains - in Peter’s times, during holidays, jets of champagne wine flowed from fountains. The Mercury Fountain in Barcelona is famous; it was created by Alexander Calder and became the embodiment of the memory of the siege of the city of Almadena.
And once a year, Welsh residents paint the water in the fountain on Castle Square in Swansea red, so that the streams resemble streams of blood. This is done on the first of March on the day of St. David of Wales, who is the patron saint of Wales. So mankind’s love for fountains sometimes takes a somewhat unusual form.
Decorative fountain - history of origin
Humanity's love for grandiose street and small decorative fountains is understandable. Let's try to trace the history of the emergence and development of fountains in human society from the very beginning to the present day.
The fountain became a decorative feature not so long ago, but its original purpose was to irrigate fields and gardens. This is how the first fountains were used in Egypt and Mesopotamia. IN ancient Rome The fountain system was part of the water supply system, but it was there that the fountain became decorative. Marble was used to create fountains, and you can find descriptions that mention that the fountain was located in the center and served as a decoration for the courtyard or chambers of the Roman patricians.
Over time, the traditions of fountain design changed: from a single jet to a whole fan or cascade, and the shape of the pool itself changed.
In Russia, decorative fountains first appeared as decoration for park ensembles of the nobility, and only in the first half of the 20th century did fountains begin to be used to decorate the capital. During the Soviet period, a decorative fountain became an obligatory decorative element in the architectural appearance of cities.
Decorative fountain and modernity
Today, fountains are used to decorate city parks and squares, and as both decorative and irrigation devices in gardens and park areas.
If you decide to decorate a park or garden country house decorative fountain, then you will achieve both aesthetic and practical goals. A fountain in the garden will not just serve as decoration, it will help maintain the garden’s ecosystem in harmony. A fountain installed in a reservoir will help enrich the water with oxygen and prevent stagnation and blooming.
The presence of a decorative fountain in the garden will become a real paradise for plants, because it will help maintain the required level of humidity. And, of course, a fountain in the garden is a wonderful opportunity to listen to the murmur of water on quiet evenings, sitting in a comfortable chair.
Initially, the Geneva Fountain was supplied with water from a tap. But then the mayor’s office decided that it was cheaper to place the pump directly in the lake: a three-hundred-meter fountain releases 500 liters of water per second.
The entrance to the Swarovski Museum in Innsbruck, Austria is decorated with a giant fountain head. Instead of eyes, the giant has green crystals. The museum itself is located underground
The extravagant Stravinsky fountain in front of the Georges Pompidou Center in Paris was created by architect Jean Tinguely and his wife, artist Niki de Saint Phalle, back in 1982-83: they were inspired by Stravinsky’s music written for Russian fairy tales
The Crown Fountain in Chicago's Millennium Park is a huge video installation onto which the faces of city residents are projected. Its construction cost $17 million. Spending on the entire park as a whole is estimated at $475 million - investors hope to return it at the expense of tourists
In the stream of a fountain on the Spanish island of Menorca there is a hidden pipe through which water rises. This creates the illusion that the crane is simply hanging in the air. Similar designs exist in Belgium, the USA and Canada. The continuation of the photo gallery can be viewed on the website of the magazine "GEO"
And, of course, no city or locality an urban type cannot be considered such without a fountain in a city park or in the central square. What could be more pleasant than a walk by the city fountain on a hot summer day or evening, when the foamy streams shimmer with all the colors of the rainbow and refresh the air with water coolness?
Types of decorative fountains
Depending on the way they operate, fountains can be either circulation or flow-through. Each type has advantages of use. Let's look at how both types work.
Circulating fountains do not require a constant supply of water from outside, since the water in them moves in a closed circle. The main reservoir is a decorative bowl located below. To supply water upward, a pump is used, hidden in the technical compartment of the fountain. Water can flow in the form of streams or cascades. This design is used not only for interior fountains, but also for park and street fountains. It is very economical, since you only need to add water to compensate for evaporation.
Flowing fountains require a permanent connection to the water supply and sewage system. In some cases, it is possible to use natural differences in water levels in reservoirs to create flowing fountain complexes such as in Peterhof.
Regardless of the method of water supply, fountains differ in functionality, design complexity, decorative and aesthetic effect according to the following characteristics:
1. jet dynamics:
a. constant and uniform flow of water through fixed nozzles;
b. intermittent and (or) uneven flow of water through fixed or movable nozzles, not associated with light and sound effects;
c. intermittent and (or) uneven flow of water through fixed or moving nozzles associated with light and sound effects.
2. backlight:
a. without backlight;
b. with constant or dynamic backlighting in one color;
c. with constant or dynamic illumination in different colors.
3. sound (musical) accompaniment:
a. soundless;
b. with constant sound accompaniment;
c. with sound associated with the dynamics of the flow of jets and (or) the dynamics of lighting effects.
4. interactivity:
a. no interactivity;
b. with interactivity determined by the time of day, light level, and human movement.
5. fastening method:
a. stationary - to the bottom or wall of the reservoir;
b. movable - floating structures.
Interior fountain - a piece of nature in your home
Modern man differs from man, for example, in the 19th or early 20th centuries. The rhythm of life is so fast, work takes up all the time that there is no strength or opportunity left for proper rest. Therefore, it is quite understandable that many people want to create cozy corner where you can relax and unwind.
There are two things that a person can look at for hours - fire and water. In order to be able to admire the bright flames, you can equip a fireplace in your living room. And an interior fountain is quite capable of bringing the life-giving power of water into your home.
These two components can make your interior cozy, and you will have your own little oasis where you can escape from the bustle of the city.
You can endlessly look at several things, including important place takes up water. That is why in almost every city you can find many beautiful fountains, often representing a real miracle of architecture. For example, there are more than five hundred fountains on the streets of Moscow, the largest of which is considered to be the fountain complex on Manezhnaya Square. It’s difficult to call these fountains unusual, but in other cities you can quite easily encounter something extraordinary and surprising.
King Fahd Fountain (Jeddah) - the tallest
This fountain is considered the tallest. It was erected in the 1980s and was supposed to become the main attraction of the city.
The design of the fountain is quite simple: the base is a bowl, made in the form of a traditional incense burner, from which a powerful stream of water flows. If immediately after opening the jet hit 120 meters, then later the power was improved and the height began to reach 312 meters.
The fountain differs not only in the height of its jet, but also in its location. The fountain is located in the sea and turns off only in two cases: for routine inspection and due to strong wind.
Dubai Fountain - the largest and most expensive
Dubai is famous for its love of size - the tallest building, a giant oceanarium, and so on are located here.
In 2009, the largest and most expensive fountain complex in the world, located on an artificial lake, was opened in Dubai.
The project of this fountain was developed by a Californian company called WET. In total, $218 million was spent on the construction of this spectacular fountain.
With its discovery, this fountain joined the list of the world's dancing fountains. He performs his “dances” to various classical, Arabic and pop melodies. At night, you can admire this magnificent spectacle from a distance of 30 km.
Crown Fountain (Chicago) - the most international
This art object, which includes an interactive fountain and video sculpture, was opened in 2004 in Chicago's Millennium Park. According to the idea of the author Jaume Plensa, the fountain was supposed to consist of two towers 15 meters high, on which, thanks to liquid crystal crystals, images of Chicago residents would be projected.
Showing the faces of ordinary citizens was intended to highlight the diversity of the city in the best possible way. To select candidates, representatives from 75 public and religious organizations were considered. When broadcasting faces, the release of water from the fountain occurs precisely at the moment when the lips on the face of a particular citizen form a tube.
At first, the attitude towards the fountain was ambivalent, but gradually everyone got used to it.
Fountains of Peterhof (St. Petersburg) - the most luxurious
The multiple fountain complexes in Peterhof are considered the most exquisite in the world. The idea of their creation belongs to Peter I, whose goal was to create a magnificent fountain complex on the shores of the Gulf of Finland. For more than a hundred years, work has been going on to implement this idea and the result of the work was 64 fountains, 255 sculptures and many decorative elements.
During the Second World War, the fountains suffered great damage. It was possible to evacuate the four largest sculptures of the complex, which were subsequently never found.
Much later, the entire complex was reconstructed using available photographs.
Mercury fountain (Barcelona) - the most poisonous
For safety, the surrounding this fountain is under protective glass. It is located in the Barcelona Foundation-Museum of Joan Miró and at first glance this fountain is unremarkable. But its uniqueness lies in the fact that it is not ordinary water that flows through the fountain, but mercury.
For the first time, viewers were able to see this fountain, created by the American sculptor Alexander Calder, in 1937. Initially, the fountain was located in Paris and only later was transported to Barcelona. The protective sarcophagus on the fountain appeared in the 1950s, when the toxicity of mercury and its vapors was proven.
Fountain of Wealth (Singapore) - built according to Feng Shui
What nicknames have been given to this unusual fountain? During its existence, it managed to be both a “donut with legs” and a “basketball hoop.” In 1998, the fountain of wealth was included in the Guinness Book of Records as the largest, but then it lost this title.
The design of the fountain is simple and symbolic. The four pillars symbolize the four peoples and four major religions of Singapore. But the ring itself is equal in size to the dome of St. Isaac's Cathedral.
It was decided to use bronze as a material for the fountain, since according to Chinese belief, it is the combination of this metal with water that contributes to success. Singaporeans believe that those who walk around the fountain three times and then put their hand in the water will be happy and lucky.
Bellagio (Las Vegas) - America's most famous dancing fountain
This fountain is a free attraction in Las Vegas.
The Bellagio fountain can be seen in many films and TV series. It was first launched in October 1998.
40 million dollars were spent on the construction of the fountain. Today, large streams of tourists continue to flock to it, dreaming of enjoying daily performances accompanied by classical music, as well as compositions by Madonna, Elton John and Whitney Houston.
There is a romantic legend according to which if you propose at the fountain, the marriage will be happy and long.
Trevi Fountain (Rome) - the most visited
Rome is rightfully considered the capital of fountains, and the legendary Trevi is recognized as the king of fountains. This fountain is the most visited in the world.
This magnificent creation took thirty years to create - from 1732 to 1762. In the twentieth century, the brainchild of the architect Nikolai Salvi became a real celebrity. It was filmed in many films, and Federico Fellini made this fountain a full-fledged hero of his film “La Dolce Vita.” By throwing one coin into the fountain, you can be sure that you will return to Rome, two - a love meeting, three - a wedding, four - wealth, and five - parting. Thanks to this belief, the treasury is annually replenished with 700 thousand euros received from the fountain.
"Moon Rainbow" (Seoul) - the longest fountain on the bridge
In 2008, the ordinary Banpo Bridge, connecting the banks of the Han River, turned into a real miracle thanks to the installation of the Moonlight Rainbow fountain on it.
The decision to turn the bridge into a fountain came to the authorities of the South Korean capital, who thus decided to revive the attractiveness of Seoul in the eyes of tourists.
On both sides of the bridge there are jets of water, which are painted in all the colors of the rainbow by 10 thousand LED lamps located on the bridge.
According to Feng Shui, a fountain will act as a talisman depending on where it is placed, the meaning will also change. The main meaning of a fountain in a house is a source of inexhaustible wealth, which is symbolized by flowing water. The fountain is also associated with endless vital energy. The water here is constantly in motion, due to which the energy in the water is activated and its stagnation is removed. Only moving water can bring good luck and success in business according to the Feng Shui principle of “up and forward.”
The meaning of a fountain in the house
Clean flowing water attracts positive Qi energy, creates energy balance and harmonizes space. The ideal place to live will be exactly where Qi energy, symbolizing life force, spreads in abundance.
The water element in the home brings prosperity and wealth. If you awaken this energy in proportion to the other elements, then a harmonious interaction is achieved. Thus, you should not overdo it and make the water sector too active.
When the water element becomes uncontrollable due to a large number of water symbols, the opposite effect may occur: financial failures, you will become indecisive, insecure, too emotional and touchy. Therefore, paintings with water landscapes are chosen very carefully. A roaring waterfall, a stormy and raging sea can produce an undesirable effect.
Types of fountains
Fountains in the house can be installed in any shape you like. There are many electric fountains available in stores today. different designs and sizes. There are fountains made in the form of architectural structures, animals, natural landscapes, and abstract compositions. The decorative part of the fountain can depict a group of rocks, grottoes, a lake, thickets, for the manufacture of which natural and fake diamond, alive and artificial flowers, palm bushes, bonsai.
Among the architectural structures you can often find mills on which water falls, jugs, Chinese pagodas, sea shells and copies of ancient statues. Some people will like a large fountain in the form of a column or bowl, for others the best option There will be a miniature fountain that should be placed on a table or stand, or a fountain-picture. You can place live plants around floor fountains, since the green color scheme also attracts the energy of money.
Fountains are appropriate in the home, school, office, etc. kindergarten. Fountains are made from different materials: granite, ceramics, glass, marble, semiprecious stones. Here you are free to choose a fountain depending on the interior of the apartment, material capabilities and your own preferences.
Where to put it?
To attract into the house material wealth and wealth, the south-eastern zone of the apartment should be activated, which is controlled by the energy of Water and is the main zone for attracting finance.
A decorative fountain installed in the east has a beneficial effect on the family and the health of household members. If you place a fountain in the north, it will help you climb the career ladder.
In any case, a decorative fountain in an apartment will be a wonderful decoration of the interior and will add sophistication to it, creating a pleasant and cozy atmosphere in the room.
The water flowing in the fountain fascinates and attracts. The calm murmur of slowly flowing living water will help a person relieve stress and fatigue. You will have a corner for quiet relaxation after a working day. In addition, the water in the fountain will moisten the dry air in the room, which will certainly have a positive effect on the condition of the flowers and the health of the household.
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Water is wealth. That's what the Chinese say. The energy of water is universal. If there is abundance, water also abounds. With water, life becomes easier, the harvest is more abundant, and no one experiences thirst. Since ancient times, water has been used to generate energy in mills.
It is important that the fountain faces in the direction of your home
But not many houses have sufficient quantity this valuable element. Often wood, metal and earth are present in abundance, but water in the form of images of waterfalls, ponds and pools is absent.
But those houses where this element is present receive more wealth and give their owners a calm feeling of abundance.
In order to turn your home into a wealth generator, it is important to learn how to activate the so-called water stars.
Every home has water stars, the activation of which brings more energy of wealth and abundance. There are five auspicious water stars.
Each bagua sector has one mountain star and one water star. These two stars determine the energy quality of the sector. Most people know about the water eight, but there are four more water stars that can be activated.
It is useful to know their location when the eight is in the wrong place. These stars are designated by numbers 1, 4, 9 and 6. 1 carries energy successful business, 4 is relationships, 9 is the star of future income, and 6 is the star of unexpected wealth and networks.
One of the most important characteristics water stars is their location on the house plan. The location in the front part of the house is considered favorable. If there are several water stars here, it will bring more luck. Determine the position of all the stars in your house and decide which sector is most suitable for activating the star.
Water stars must be activated. Not all water will be useful. Only clean water in an aquarium with fish or with clear, illuminated water will bring the desired wealth, a stable increase in income, earnings and accumulated investments.
Your financial needs will be met and with it a sense of peace will come.
Water star 8
This is the most important water star. Like any other water star, the Eight can be activated using a fountain, waterfall, pool or pond. The best way its activation is six-level. This is especially true for houses with facades facing North 1, South 2 and 3, East 1 and West 2 and 3. In this case key point is to add stones to the fountain.
If the water eight is in the wrong place, near the garage or on the side of the house, then you can activate the water unit instead.
Water star 1
The second most important water star is one. She is responsible for constant income and business development. It can be activated using a six-level waterfall or a round fountain that imitates the shape of the element that generates water.
Water star 4
This star is responsible for success in speaking, writing, education, sales and love relationships. Activate it with goldfish, a waterfall or a pond. Lighting is also beneficial for the foursome.
Water star 9
This star will bring prosperity in the future. As 2024 continues, a fountain in sector nine will help achieve material well-being in the future period.
Three-level waterfall - great way activate this star. The number three corresponds to the element wood, which nourishes nine. It wouldn't hurt to add some lights to the fountain.
Fountains with disappearing water should not be used. This means disappearing wealth. It is important that the flow of water in the fountain is directed towards the house or into the house. A good fountain from a feng shui point of view has a reservoir where water accumulates (increasing wealth) and a flowing or bubbling stream of water (increasing income).
Location of 24 water stars
| Direction of the house facade | Degrees | 8 - wealth | 1 - business | 4 - relationships | 9 - future income | 6 - networks |
| South 1 | 157,5 - 172,5 | WITH | IN | NW | SW | NE |
| South 2 | 172,5 - 187,5 | YU | Z | SE | NE | SW |
| South 3 | 187,5 - 202,5 | YU | Z | SE | NE | SW |
| Southwest 1 | 202,5 - 217,5 | SW | YU | NW | WITH | SE |
| Southwest 2 | 217,5 - 232,5 | NE | WITH | SE | YU | NW |
| Southwest 3 | 232,5 - 247,5 | NE | WITH | SE | YU | NW |
| West 1 | 247,5 - 262,5 | IN | Center | NE | SE | WITH |
| West 2 | 262,5 - 277,5 | Z | Center | SW | NW | YU |
| West 3 | 277,5 - 292,5 | Z | Center | SW | NW | YU |
| North West 1 | 292,5 - 307,5 | SE | NW | YU | Center | SW |
| North West 2 | 307,5 - 322,5 | NW | SE | WITH | Center | NE |
| North West 3 | 322,5 - 337,5 | NW | SE | WITH | Center | NE |
| North 1 | 337,5 - 352,5 | WITH | NE | Center | YU | IN |
| North 2 | 352,5 - 7,5 | YU | SW | Center | WITH | Z |
| North 3 | 7,5 - 22,5 | YU | SW | Center | WITH | Z |
| Northeast 1 | 22,5 - 37,5 | NE | NW | IN | Z | WITH |
| Northeast 2 | 37,5 - 52,5 | SW | SE | Z | IN | YU |
| Northeast 3 | 52,5 - 67,5 | SW | SE | Z | IN | YU |
| East 1 | 67,5 - 82,5 | IN | WITH | Z | SW | Center |
| East 2 | 82,5 - 97,5 | Z | YU | IN | NE | Center |
| East 3 | 97,5 - 112,5 | Z |
