Fountains are one of the most famous, wonderful, captivating and charmed attractions. People visit the fountains for a romantic walk with their loved ones, to make wishes and to witness and enjoy the beauty of the water pouring down among beautiful lights and soothing music. Following is a collection of the most beautiful fountains around the globe, whether old or new but captivating in nature.
12. Grove Baths of Apollo At The Chateau de Versailles
Grove Baths of Apollo at the Chateau de Versailles
This grove, formerly called the Marsh, was built during the reign of Louis XIV, between 1670 and 1673. In 1775, Louis XVI ordered to replant the park. A painter Hubert Robert was hired. He gave the park a new layout. The grove of his imagination was completed in 1778. The groves now have the style of English-Chinese gardens.
11. 71 Fountain, Ohio, United States
71 Fountain, Ohio, United States
This spectacular fountain is located on the highway 71 in Ohio in the UNited States of America.
10. Tap Fountain, Aqualand, Puerto de Santa María, Spain/ Santa Galdana, Menorca, Spain/Olivenza, Spain/Leper, Ypres, Belgium
Tap fountain, Santa Galdana, Menorca
These beautiful fountains are located at many places. This fountain has the shape of a tap and water comes down from the tap. It seems as if the tap is magically hanging in the air without any support. Reality is that the support is beautifully hidden under the stream of water pouring down from the tap.
9. Multimedia fountain, Wroclaw, Poland
Multimedia fountain, Wroclaw, Poland
The Wroclaw Fountain or Wroclaw Multimedia Fountain is modern era’s multimedia fountain with a screen made entirely of water for animation display. It is located in Poland. About 300 water jets create a screen of water. There are also 800 lights. The water of the fountain freezes in winters and serves as a 4700 sq meter rink for ice skating.
8. King Fahd’s Fountain Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
King Fahd’s Fountain, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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King Fahd’s Fountain, also known as Jeddah Fountain is the tallest fountain in the world. It is located in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The fountain was gifted to the city by the King Fahd. It was constructed between 1980 and 1983 and began operating in 1985. It jets water 312 metres (1,024 ft) above the Red Sea. The fountain takes water from the Red Sea. At night 500 spotlights illuminate the fountain.
7. Peoples Friendship Fountain, Moscow, Russia
Peoples Friendship Fountain, Moscow, Russia
People’s Friendship Fountain in Moscow is a beautiful fountain which symbolizes unity and friendship between nations. It has 16 sculptures that wear the national costumes of all of the Soviet Republic. The fountain has an octahedral pond made of red garnate, with a surface area of 4000 square meters. This fountain sprays 1200 liters of water supported by 8 water punps.
6. Pineapple Fountain Charleston SC
Pineapple Fountain at Waterfront Park
Charleston’s Pineapple Fountain
One of the most eye-catching fountains is Charleston’s famous Pineapple Fountain standing with grace in Waterfront Park, Charleston City in the U.S. state of South Carolina. The park has various sections. This fountain stands at the northern entrance of the park. It makes the park a famous tourist attraction.The park received the 2007 Landmark Award from the American Society of Landscape Architects and the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
5. Floating Fountains, Osaka, Japan
Floating Fountains, Osaka, Japan
Fountains sprinkle water droplets in air in a manner which make them fly. This amazing and beautiful fountain, designed by Isamu Noguchi, flies itself on the contrary. Isamu Noguchi built 9 floating fountains for the first time in the World Expo in Osaka, Japan. Water tap concept was used in building these fountains.
4. Swarovski Fountain, Innsbruck, Austria
Swarovski Fountain, Innsbruck, Austria
This beautiful artwork is located in the Swarovski Crystal Worlds in Innsbruck, Austria. The park and museum were built in 1995, designed by Andre Heller, Brian Eno, Susanne Schmogner and Studio Azurr. It has the shape of an Alpine Giant sprouting water from it’s mouth. It is eye catching and brilliantly designed.
3. Archibald Fountain, Sydney, Australia
Archibald Fountain, Sydney, Australia
The beautiful Archibald fountain was built in Hyde Park North in Sydney in 1932. The park was gifted to the city by a private citizen, J F Archibald. It is intended to commemorate the association between Australia and France in world War I. The beautiful piece of art is the work of French sculptor Francois Sicard. The fountain consits of a bronze Apollo and other mythical figures. Dolphins, horses and tortoises produce jets of water in a charming way.
2. Fountain of Wealth, Suntec City, Singapore
Fountain of Wealth, Suntec City, Singapore
This amazing piece of art is located in Suntec City, the city center of the beautiful city of Singapore. Fountain of wealth found it’s position in the Guinness Book of Records in 1998 as the largest fountain in the world. At night the fountain is open to witness laser performances and song dedications. The fountain is made up of bronze. It consists of a circular ring with a circumference of 66 metres supported on four large slanted columns. It has an area of 1683.07 square metres, with a height of 13.8m. The fountain is surrounded with shopping malls. Water flows inwards for two prime reasons: Water is the symbol of life and wealth in Chinese culture, and the inward motion of the water symbolises the retention of wealth for Singapore.
1. Bellagio Fountain – Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Bellagio Fountain – Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
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Bellagio Fountain stands magnificienlty infront of the Bellagio Hotel, Las Vegas, USA. A water show interweaven with beautiful romantic music and charming lights create a romantic environment. It was inspired by the Bellagio Resort in Lake Como, Italy. The fountain is built on an eight acre lake in front of the hotel. More than 1,000 water nozzles coordinate with 4,000 lights, which work beautifully with soft and soothing musical patterns.
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