The greatest journeys are more than the steps you take, they are about the insights and impact you receive from the locale - they are about stepping into a destination’s culture and history. Still, these adventures are not as easy they sound. They will make you test yourself physically and test your will, creating an indelible impr

There are countless famed Roman fountains in its city center. One of the best ever sculptors and designers of the 17th century, Gian Lorenzo Bernini designed, conceived and built nearly all of them. He was also a city designer, in addition to his skills as a water fountain developer, and records of his life's work are apparent all through the avenu

Water fountains were initially practical in purpose, used to convey water from canals or springs to cities and hamlets, supplying the inhabitants with fresh water to drink, bathe, and prepare food with. The force of gravity was the power source of water fountains up until the close of the 19th century, using the potent power of water traveling down

Multi-talented individuals, fountain artists from the 16th to the late 18th century often served as architects, sculptors, artists, engineers and cultivated scholars all in one person. Throughout the Renaissance, Leonardo da Vinci exemplified the creator as a innovative intellect, creator and scientific expert. With his tremendous fascination conce

Multi-talented individuals, fountain artists from the 16th to the late 18th century often served as architects, sculptors, artists, engineers and cultivated scholars all in one person. Throughout the Renaissance, Leonardo da Vinci exemplified the creator as a innovative intellect, creator and scientific expert. With his tremendous fascination conce