Here’s top ranks of 10 most beautiful fountains in the world.
A fountain is a piece of architecture that pours water into a basin or
jets it into the air either to supply drinking water or for decorative
or dramatic effect. The fountain was originally purely functional,
connected to springs or aqueducts and used to provide drinking water or
water for bathing. In every countries there must be a fountain with the
variety amazing. Here is a list of the most beautiful fountains in the
world that you must see and visit.
10. King Fahd’s Fountain (Jeddah)
The King Fahd’s fountain is located in the city of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, King Fahd’s Fountain is famous for is the world’s tallest fountain, fire-water to a height of 1023 ft (312m) – higher than the Eiffel Tower when the antennae absent. Using three giant pumps that can fire 625 liters of water per second at incredible speed 233 mph (375 km / h).
9. Peterhof Fountain (Saint Petersburg)
Peterhof is a luxurious mansion and beautiful Empire, founded in 1710 by Peter the Great on the banks of the Gulf of Finland (Baltic Sea). Combining several palaces, a number of garden landscapes and a collection of statues and fountains, giving him the title “Russian Versailles him.” Grand Cascade flows from beneath the palace towards the Baltic Sea and is one of the circuits of the world’s largest fountain. From the Grand Cascade’s largest fountain, filled with the golden statue of Samson fighting a lion, a canal flowing through the park to the pier, where the hydrofoil and ship from St. Petersburg harbor.
8. Oval Fountain (Tivoli)
Fontana dell’Ovato (Oval Fountain), also known as Fontana in Tivoli, is located at Villa d’Este, Tivoli, Italy. This fountain empties into the egg-shaped pool and then go into a pool in nymphaeum rusty. The designs was created by Pirro Ligorio. The entire Villa is set as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2001.
7. Trevi Fountain (Rome)
Trevi Fountain (Fontana of Trevi) has one of the most beautiful sculpture in Italy, Standing as high as 25.9 meters (85 feet) and width of 19.8 meters (65 feet): Neptune or Oceanus in the middle and two triton, one trying to tame a horse that symbolizes the cruel sea, and the other one blew out the sea shells that symbolize peace.
6. People’s Friendship Fountain (Moscow)
People’s Friendship Fountain (also known as the Friendship of Nations) in Moscow has 16 sculptures that wear their national costumes, representing all of the Soviet Union. The fountain is complemented by a pool of red granite with octahedral surface area square meters 4000. This fountain is run by an eight-pump system that can fire 1 200 800 liters of water from the jet until it reaches the high 24 meters per second.
5. Big Wild Goose Pagoda Fountains (Xian)
The big wild goose pagoda fountains were built in 652 during the reign of Emperor Gaozong of the Tang Dynasty, the Big Wild Goose Pagoda is an ancient building protected and holy place for Buddhists. Located on the southern outskirts of Xian City (China), this place is home to the largest musical fountain in Asia, with a line the longest in the world of light.
4. Volcano Fountain (Abu Dhabi)
Sadly, in 2004 Volcano Mountain – had become famous land marks of Abu Dhabi and one of the most beautiful fountain in the world – demolished to make room for housing development. 80 foot-high fountain was built to resemble the pyramid of the circle, the children climbed the stairs of the four sides of the six platforms to the top fountains. In the afternoon, it turned into a fountain with colored the show light while water flows downward.
3. Magic Fountain of Montjuic (Barcelona)
Magic Fountain of Montjuic is a spectacular play of color, light, movement, music and water acrobatics in Barcelona. Placa d’Espanya is located in and the National Palau, the magic fountain attracts thousands of tourists every night. Built by designer Carles Buigas 1929 for the Great Universal Exhibition, nearly 3000 workers are involved in this project in less than one year.
2. Fountain of Wealth (Singapore)
Fountain of Wealth is located below ground in the largest shopping mall in Singapore’s Suntec City and famous because it is the world’s largest fountain. Symbol of wealth and life, the designs are based on the Hindu mandala, and is a symbolic representation of spiritual unity, unity and harmony among the four races in Singapore. Made of bronze, and consists of a circle with 66 meters long which is assisted by four large pillars. Area occupies 1683 m (5521 ft), with a height of 13.8m (45.2 ft). The fountain reaches a height of 30 meters.
1. Fountains of Bellagio (Las Vegas)
Fountains of Bellagio Hotel in Las Vegas (USA) is a large fountain with performances involving light and music. The Fountains is built on an artificial lake covering nine acres. Water movement is set to follow a variety of music; examples include “Fly Me To The Moon” (Frank Sinatra), “Time to Say Goodbye” (Sarah Brightman and Andrea Bocelli) and “My Heart Will Go On” (Céline Dion). In fact, this fountain uses less water than a golf course. They use a network of underground pipes with more than 1200 hose that makes it possible to do a show together with the 4500 fountain lights.
From the list of the most beautiful fountains above, do you interested to visit one of these amazing fountains?
10. King Fahd’s Fountain (Jeddah)
The King Fahd’s fountain is located in the city of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, King Fahd’s Fountain is famous for is the world’s tallest fountain, fire-water to a height of 1023 ft (312m) – higher than the Eiffel Tower when the antennae absent. Using three giant pumps that can fire 625 liters of water per second at incredible speed 233 mph (375 km / h).
King Fahd's Fountain
Peterhof is a luxurious mansion and beautiful Empire, founded in 1710 by Peter the Great on the banks of the Gulf of Finland (Baltic Sea). Combining several palaces, a number of garden landscapes and a collection of statues and fountains, giving him the title “Russian Versailles him.” Grand Cascade flows from beneath the palace towards the Baltic Sea and is one of the circuits of the world’s largest fountain. From the Grand Cascade’s largest fountain, filled with the golden statue of Samson fighting a lion, a canal flowing through the park to the pier, where the hydrofoil and ship from St. Petersburg harbor.
Peterhof Fountain
Fontana dell’Ovato (Oval Fountain), also known as Fontana in Tivoli, is located at Villa d’Este, Tivoli, Italy. This fountain empties into the egg-shaped pool and then go into a pool in nymphaeum rusty. The designs was created by Pirro Ligorio. The entire Villa is set as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2001.
Oval Fountain
Trevi Fountain (Fontana of Trevi) has one of the most beautiful sculpture in Italy, Standing as high as 25.9 meters (85 feet) and width of 19.8 meters (65 feet): Neptune or Oceanus in the middle and two triton, one trying to tame a horse that symbolizes the cruel sea, and the other one blew out the sea shells that symbolize peace.
Trevi Fountain
People’s Friendship Fountain (also known as the Friendship of Nations) in Moscow has 16 sculptures that wear their national costumes, representing all of the Soviet Union. The fountain is complemented by a pool of red granite with octahedral surface area square meters 4000. This fountain is run by an eight-pump system that can fire 1 200 800 liters of water from the jet until it reaches the high 24 meters per second.
People's Friendship Fountain
The big wild goose pagoda fountains were built in 652 during the reign of Emperor Gaozong of the Tang Dynasty, the Big Wild Goose Pagoda is an ancient building protected and holy place for Buddhists. Located on the southern outskirts of Xian City (China), this place is home to the largest musical fountain in Asia, with a line the longest in the world of light.
Big Wild Goose Pagoda Fountains
Sadly, in 2004 Volcano Mountain – had become famous land marks of Abu Dhabi and one of the most beautiful fountain in the world – demolished to make room for housing development. 80 foot-high fountain was built to resemble the pyramid of the circle, the children climbed the stairs of the four sides of the six platforms to the top fountains. In the afternoon, it turned into a fountain with colored the show light while water flows downward.
Volcano Fountain
Magic Fountain of Montjuic is a spectacular play of color, light, movement, music and water acrobatics in Barcelona. Placa d’Espanya is located in and the National Palau, the magic fountain attracts thousands of tourists every night. Built by designer Carles Buigas 1929 for the Great Universal Exhibition, nearly 3000 workers are involved in this project in less than one year.
Magic Fountain of Montjuic
Fountain of Wealth is located below ground in the largest shopping mall in Singapore’s Suntec City and famous because it is the world’s largest fountain. Symbol of wealth and life, the designs are based on the Hindu mandala, and is a symbolic representation of spiritual unity, unity and harmony among the four races in Singapore. Made of bronze, and consists of a circle with 66 meters long which is assisted by four large pillars. Area occupies 1683 m (5521 ft), with a height of 13.8m (45.2 ft). The fountain reaches a height of 30 meters.
Fountain of Wealth
Fountains of Bellagio Hotel in Las Vegas (USA) is a large fountain with performances involving light and music. The Fountains is built on an artificial lake covering nine acres. Water movement is set to follow a variety of music; examples include “Fly Me To The Moon” (Frank Sinatra), “Time to Say Goodbye” (Sarah Brightman and Andrea Bocelli) and “My Heart Will Go On” (Céline Dion). In fact, this fountain uses less water than a golf course. They use a network of underground pipes with more than 1200 hose that makes it possible to do a show together with the 4500 fountain lights.
Bellagio Fountain