The pleasure of flowing water can be enhanced by beautiful fountain designs. The beauty of architectural art will be discussed in the article.
Fountains are a separate type of creativity that combines engineering and architectural influences, as well as design inspiration. Some of them were created so unusual and colorful, under the influence of such an artistic impulse, that, willy-nilly, they become significant landmarks of cities. It’s pleasant to walk near such water structures, enjoying the coolness of the spray “swarming” around and admiring the creation of human imagination, harmoniously taming one of the natural elements.
The most beautiful fountains in the world
Fountains are probably the most striking and spectacular visual expression of architectural creativity. Once they were used by city residents in everyday life, but today they have become tourist attractions. See the most beautiful fountains in the world on FullPicture.
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1. Fountain at the Golden Royal Palace in Bangkok, Thailand. (Photo: Udo Weitz/Bloomberg News)
2. Archibald Memorial Fountain in Sydney, Australia. (Photo: Moment Editorial/Getty Images)
3. King Fahd Fountain, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. (Photo: Amr Nabil/AP Photo)
4. Jet d'Eau, which means a stream of water, Geneva, Switzerland. (Photo: Image Broker/REX).
5. Petronas Tower, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Excellent electric fountain lighting. To capture such beauty, you need a great digital camera. (Photo: Jonathan Danker Photography/Getty Images)
6. Trevi Fountain, Rome, Italy. (Photo: Image Broker/REX).
7. Fountain “Friendship of Peoples”, Moscow, Russia. (Photo: Sovfoto / Universal Images Group/REX).
8. Buckingham Fountain, Chicago, USA. (Photo: Jon Hicks/Corbis)
9. Fountain Dell'Ovato, Lazio, Italy. (Photo: Image Broker/REX).
10. Dubai Fountain, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (Photo: eli_asenova/Getty Images).
11. Musical fountain in Shaanxi, China. (Photo: Rolf_52/Getty Images).
12. Fountain on the Place de la Concorde in Paris, France. (Photo: Alastair Miller/Bloomberg News)
13. Fountain on the Banpo Bridge in Seoul, South Korea. (Photo: Yun Chung/Getty Images)
14. Fountain made of Swarovski crystals in Watten, Austria. (Photo: traumlichtfabrik/Getty Images).
15. Rashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi, India. (Photo: ddp USA/REX).
16. Fountain of the Four Rivers, Rome, Italy. (Photo: Martin Child/Getty Images)
17. Italian Water Garden, Pennsylvania, USA. (Photo: myLoupe/Universal Images Group via Getty Images).
18. Wroclaw fountain, Poland. (Photo: Roksana Bashyrova/Getty Images).
19. World War II Memorial in Washington. (Photo: Yvonne Navalaney/Getty Images)
20. Brindavan Garden, Mysore, India. (Photo: saiko3p/Getty Images).
21. El Alamein Memorial Fountain, Sydney, Australia. (Photo: Moment Editorial/Getty Images)
22. Fountain at the Old Opera House in Frankfurt, Germany. (Photo: Michael Probst/AP Photo)
23. Grand Cascade in Peterhof, Russia. (Photo: Paul Brown/REX)
24. Magic circle of water in Lima, Peru. (Photo: Karel Navarro/AP Photo)
25. Trocadero Fountain, Paris, France. (Photo: Jacques Brinon/AP Photo)
26. Ceasar Chavez Fountain Park, San Jose, USA. (Photo: John Stubler/AP Photo)
27. Musical fountain, Casablanca, Morocco. (Photo: Abdeljalil Bounhar/AP Photo)
28. Astana, Kazakhstan. (Photo: Shamil Zhumatov/REUTERS).
The most beautiful fountains in the world: top 25 best fountains
We present to your attention a list of the most beautiful fountains located in different parts of our planet.
- One of the most spectacular structures is considered to be the Great Cascade of Peterhof - a structure of fountains not far from St. Petersburg. The large cascade consists of 64 fountains, simultaneously “shooting” 142 water jets, and is decorated with 37 statues, 29 bas-reliefs and a large amount of decorative stucco (over 150 objects).
Cascade
- An unusual fountain in the shape of a boat is located in Valencia. The jets of water emanating from it form the hull and sail of the ship.
Interesting idea
- Next on our list of non-standard and beautiful fountains is a funnel-shaped structure. The Charybdis Fountain was designed by the architect and talented designer, William Pye and recreated near Seaham Hall (Sunderland, UK).
Funnel
- The mercury fountain was designed to honor the memory of the fallen Spanish miners involved in its extraction. The first visitors saw the building in 1937 as it was designed. However, after a while, it was confirmed that this metal is capable of emitting fumes that are harmful to humans. Therefore, the fountain was placed under a glass dome in the Joan Miró Museum (Barcelona). A standard ticket costs 10 €, reduced ticket costs 7 €.
Mercury
- The volcano-shaped fountain is a popular attraction in the capital of the United Arab Emirates. Thanks to the original orange lighting located inside the cascade, the appearance of lava flowing from the crater is created.
Volcano
- The Dragon Fountain is one of the most beautiful fountains in the world, located in the town of Tivoli (Italy), and was erected in 1572. It was from him that many subsequent cascades occurred in other parts of our planet.
- Fountain “traveler” . A fantasy structure consisting of several cubic structures suspended in the air and creating the impression of a moving water stream. This creation is located in Osaka (Japan), created according to the idea of designer Isamu Noguchi.
Soars
- The “Free Quebec” fountain , by the Canadian sculptor Armand Valliancourt, is both a familiar picture and, at the same time, attracts the attention of the master’s idea to turn this structure into an object of architectural art. At first glance, a fountain may seem like an ordinary pipe system that anyone can see in the basement of their home. However, the “artist” from San Francisco placed his creation so harmoniously that passers-by invariably pay attention to it, and everyone sees something of their own in the design.
Beautiful
- The fountain clock, located in the Japanese city of Kanazawa , is another unique creation of human hands. The clock is placed at a railway station and consists of several small fountains, which, nevertheless, attract the attention of passers-by by displaying cascades of alphanumeric characters in various dialects on the surface. All this “miracle” is possible thanks to a special design programming system.
Watch
- “Banpo Moonlight Rainbow Fountain” is an unusual building of impressive length located in Seoul. The structure is a bridge with 10,000 multi-colored LED lights, which create a unique effect from glowing water cascades of 380 jets (approximately 190 tons of water per minute). The water flows into the fountain directly from the Hangan River and its colorful ensemble of colors can be seen every day from April to October.
Bright
- "Swarovski Crystal Head Fountain" in Innsbruck, Austria, was created according to the design of Andre Heller. The structure is a huge grass-covered head, the mouth of which is a source of water that spews into the pool. If you get inside your head, you can find yourself in a museum demonstrating all the beauty of Swarovski brand jewelry. By the way, the eyes of the fountain head are also made of the material of the above-mentioned famous brand.
Beautiful
- The Bellagio Fountain in Las Vegas is an impressive structure of 1 thousand 200 nozzles, 8 thousand meters of pipes and 4.5 thousand lights. The water jets are delivered with such force that they easily reach the 24th floor. Those who wish can enjoy the magnificent spectacle of a cascade show accompanied by musical accompaniment at any time.
In Vegas
- The Fountain of Welfare in Singapore has the most impressive dimensions by world standards, for which the structure was included in the Guinness Book of Records (1998). The fountain, located on the territory of a large shopping center, Suntec City, gained fame in 1995. The buildings of the complex themselves, along with the water structure, were created taking into account the laws of Feng Shui: 5 shopping structures were lined up around the fountain like 5 fingers of the left palm with curved fingers. It seems that the fountain is supported by a giant hand. The cascade itself is also striking in size: base area = 1 thousand 683 m2, height reaches almost 14 m, weight of the structure is approximately 85 tons.
In Singapore
- “Crane Fountain” (Spain) is an unusual fountain in the shape of a huge tap, located on the island of Menorca. The structure “spews out” a powerful stream of water created by the pressure from the pipe. The uniqueness of the design is that it creates the illusion of the cascade hanging in the air, due to the fact that the water comes from a translucent pipe.
Interesting
- "Je Dau" in Geneva, Switzerland - releases jets of water with such force that it gives the impression of a gunshot. The “projectile” is capable of reaching a height of 1 m 40 cm, passing half a ton of water volume through the pipes per second.
Bright
- "Crown Fountain" - located in Chicago, America. This water structure is an example of world creativity, combining the tamed water element and modern technology. The fountain pool is a kind of screen for displaying various pictures, which, in turn, are transmitted to the displays of high-rise buildings located on the walls of the buildings.
Creative
- Dancing Fountain Dubai (UAE) - built opposite the tallest structure on the planet - the Burj Khalifa hotel. Water jets that can reach a height of the 50th floor, illuminated by 6 thousand 600 LED bulbs and 25 multi-colored spotlights, are a truly mesmerizing sight. The radiance of the fountain is noticeable even at a distance of two miles from the hotel.
Unique
- “Aquanura” is a water structure created on the territory of the Dutch Efteling Park. Designed for the park's 60th anniversary in 2012, the structure features a combination of 200 fountains illuminated by 900 bulbs. It’s hard to pass by such beauty, which is why water and fire shows attract up to 6.5 thousand “onlookers” every day.
Beautiful
- "Columbus Memorial Fountain" in American Columbus is an ancient structure consisting of many transparent tubes of bizarre shapes and various sizes.
Beautiful
- “Lotte World Musical Fountain” is a building opened in Busan (South Korea) on the territory of a supermarket and which has become a harmonious part of its interior (2010). In less than a month after the ceremonial presentation of this attraction, it became the object of attention of half a million visitors. Today the fountain is so popular among tourists and local residents that it receives up to 20 thousand admirers of beauty every day.
In the supermarket
- Longwood Gardens is a cascading fountain arrangement located in Pennsylvania designed in 1931. Since 1984, it has been fully controlled by a computer system, allowing the creation of water jets up to 39 m high. Entrance fee: $23 - adult; student, student and pensioner (from 62 years old) - $20; children aged 5 - 18 years old - $12, under 5 years old - free.
In the garden
- Stravinsky Fountain (Paris) - the embodiment of the author’s imagination allows everyone to enjoy a water structure of sixteen sculptures equipped with mechanisms. This composition, unlike most stationary cascades, moves to the melodic sounds of classical works by I. Stravinsky.
Beautiful
- The Spinning Head Fountain in California is a non-standard form for a water cascade. This structure was conceived in the form of a huge human head, not completely “sunk” in the water. The author and sculptor of the sculpture is an American creator, Seyed Alavi.
Head
- The unusual fountain is located in the Duty Free shopping area of the third terminal of Ben Gurion Airport. This building is recognized as one of the state’s landmarks and daily attracts the attention of millions of spectators relaxing in the nearest cafe. The first impression of the design does not cause much euphoria, but everything is not so simple. The creators of the design worked thoroughly on it, using not only their creative spirit, but also modern know-how. One has only to wait for the lower tier of the fountain to finish working, and true miracles will begin, when endless and seemingly uncontrollable streams of water will pour straight from the ceiling. Taking a closer look at the cascades, you can see a lot of interesting things: “hearts”, stars, various lines flowing down to the foot of the structure, as well as the words “shalom” (peace), “Israel” (Israel), etc., in Hebrew. The creator of such a wonderful spectacle is the Israeli one.
In an Aeroport
- “Singing Fountain” in Eilat , with an area of 1.5 thousand m², opened in 2015 near a public park for skateboarding enthusiasts. Here a couple of times a week, in the evening you can witness a grandiose spectacle - to the melodies of famous musical works in the country, the fountain releases water cascades to a height of up to 30 m. Moreover, the jets are beautifully illuminated due to the work of 400 multi-colored spotlights. 350 sources of water spray “dance” in rainbow rays to the songs of contemporary Israeli and foreign performers, as well as movie soundtracks. Spectators are filled with indescribable delight at the sight of a short video performance, which is held on some days of the week in the evenings. The fountain project belongs to, and 28 million shekels were spent on its creation (including the skatepark and improvement of the adjacent area).
Bright
Whatever you say, there is no limit to the variety of architectural structures. They constantly appear in one or another corner of the world, striking each time with the imagination of their creators and the combination of the incongruous. Thanks to talented people, an ordinary person can touch something beautiful and believe in miracles, and also enjoy the most beautiful fountains in the world.
Decoration of the cottage
A person comes to his dacha to take a break from the bustle of the city. Here he can be in solitude and enjoy the silence of nature.
Naturally, having a fountain in your dacha is a significant advantage:
- such a decorative pond will significantly brighten up your holiday and add a touch of a wonderful mood to it;
- depending on the volume of the container used, a person always has the necessary supply of water for household needs;
- spending time near the fountain will be a good bonus after a difficult work week.
Plants that need high humidity can be placed near such a pond.
If construction technology is followed and the design is created correctly, a garden fountain will become a worthy decoration of any courtyard. This will be a favorite gathering place for all family members.
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You can look at the water endlessly - for centuries, sculptors and engineers believed that they combined the beauty of sculptural forms with the power of splashes. Modern masters have added color to beauty, fire to water, and strength to pipes.
SWAROVSKI FOUNTAIN Wattens, Austria
The head of a green giant hangs over the entrance to the Swarovski Crystal Worlds museum . In the evenings, the waterfall is illuminated by spotlights, creating the illusion that the stream is crystal . The eyes of the treasure keeper of the Alpine mountains glow with green fire - they are made of Swarovski crystals . The museum itself is located under the hill and consists of seven halls.
"CORONA" Chicago, USA
Two 15-meter glass towers in Millennium Park, facing each other and separated by a drainage platform, are equipped with a million LEDs. The screens show a video of the changing faces of the townspeople. From time to time, the “faces” fold their lips into a tube and spew out a stream of water . In the short intervals between images, water simply flows over the surface of the towers.
MOON RAINBOW FOUNTAIN Seoul, South Korea
On the sides of the Banpo Bridge over the Han River there are rows of water jets illuminated in the colors of the rainbow . If you add up its two sides, you get 1140 meters - this is the longest fountain in the world, it is listed in the Guinness Book of Records. The water comes from the river, the jets are shot at a distance of up to 43 meters.
"THE GREAT GIFT" London, UK
An installation of six sculptures of people, as if embedded in blocks of volcanic rock , can be seen on the south bank of the Thames in front of the Royal Festival Hall. Statues in awkward poses exude water from their mouths, nostrils, armpits and more.
RED FOUNTAIN Swansea, Wales, UK
The fountain becomes unusual only for one week a year . In March, during the festival of St. David of Wales, the patron saint of Wales, the water of the fountain turns red, symbolizing the blood of the righteous.
FOUNTAIN OF VAILLANCOURT San Francisco, USA
The brutal 12-meter-high structure made of square reinforced concrete pipes was designed by Canadian artist Armand Vaillancourt in 1971, dedicating it to the Quebec independence movement. Many mayors criticized the “disgusting monster” and wanted to remove it, but the power of modern art won.
"CRANE" Menorca, Spain
huge red water tap hangs in the air near the picturesque beach of Santa Galdana. The secret of the design is simple: the flow of water hides a translucent pipe on which the faucet actually rests. There are similar fountains in Cadiz (Spain), Ypres (Belgium), Wisconsin (USA) and other places.
"ICE LOAD" Paris, France
Sculptor Charles Daudlin was inspired by winter views of the St. Lawrence River in Canada . Bronze slabs stick out from the sidewalk of Boulevard Saint-Germain like broken blocks of ice.
FOUNTAIN OF WEALTH Singapore
The bronze ring-shaped structure on four inclined supports symbolizes prosperity, unity and equality of all races and religions in the country . Water flows not outside, but inside the ring, which, according to Feng Shui, helps preserve wealth.
HORACE DODGE FOUNTAIN Detroit, USA
The creation of Japanese-American artist Isamu Noguchi is a stainless steel structure in the form of a ring on two legs and a round granite pool at the bottom . 300 jets can perform various “dances” under the light of 300 lanterns.
FOUNTAIN OF THE GREAT WILD GOOSE Pagoda Xi'an, China
On an area of 15,000 m2, water flows from 1024 outlets. This is one of the largest light and music fountains in the world . The program contains 22 numbers. You can walk between the vertical jets.
KING FAHD FOUNTAIN Saudi Arabia
The jet of the tallest fountain in the world shoots 312 meters upward (for comparison: the height of the Eiffel Tower is 324 meters including the spire). At the same time, there are about 18 tons of Red Sea water in the air. The base of the fountain is designed in the form of a crown with four teeth. The work of engineering is illuminated by 500 spotlights.
"DUBAI" Dubai, UAE
system of musical dancing fountains is located in an artificial lake. The fountain shoots water to a height of 152 meters and is illuminated by 6,600 lights and 25 spotlights. The repertoire includes works of Arabic, classical and modern music.
"DUEHL" Montreal, Canada
Every hour, the composition becomes the backdrop for a kind of performance: first, a stream of water forms a dome over the sculptures , then fog creeps towards the fountain from different sides, instead of water, natural gas begins to flow, it flares up - and for seven minutes a fire burns around the sculptures .
"PINEAPPLE" Charleston, USA
An appetizing design in the form of stacked round pineapple slices decorates the Waterfront Park, which received an award from the American Society of Landscape Architects.
BELLAGIO Las Vegas, USA
Light and musical fountain , the jets of which make various movements to classical melodies: intertwine, line up and sharply soar upward in a single wave. The fountain was a character in the film Ocean's 11 .
"VOLCANO" Abu Dhabi, UAE
Built on a circular pier at the foot of the mountain. From a jagged circular tower, water erupts like lava from a volcano . Orange LEDs are used to enhance the impression.
"MUSTANGS" Irving, USA
Fountains gush out from under the hooves of bronze horses , and it seems as if animals running on the water create these splashes. Mustangs symbolize Texan assertiveness, initiative, and a free-spirited lifestyle. The composition, which received an award from the American Society of Landscape Architects, is considered the largest sculptural group of horses in the world.
CHARYBDA Sunderland, UK
The fountain , shaped like a large funnel, is located outside the Seaham Hall Hotel. Every 15 minutes a whirlpool begins in the acrylic cylinder. A staircase goes around the fountain in a semicircle, allowing you to look at the movement of water from above.
EL ALAMEIN Sydney, Australia
The memorial fountain , shaped like a dandelion , was built in honor of the Australians who died in the Second World War in 1942 in Egypt.
"BOAT" Valencia, Spain
The sides of the boat and the sail are “drawn” with jets of water in the air. similar fountain-boats in Israel and Portugal.
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Pond fountain
There are options when there is already a pond on the site.
In this case, the fountain for the pond will become another highlight of the decorative variety of the yard. To install it you will need:- buy pumping equipment with a filter and nozzles;
- install it in harmony with the overall interior;
- configure the equipment correctly.
This composition will significantly diversify the appearance of an artificial reservoir.
