The most magnificent and unusual fountains world

Infinitely possible to look at a few things, among which an important place is occupied by water. That is why almost every city you can find many beautiful fountains, often representing real miracle of architecture. For example, on the streets of Moscow there are more than five hundred fountains, the largest of which is considered to be the fountain complex at the Manege Square. That's just to name these fountains unusual difficult, but in other cities it is possible to meet something extraordinary and wonderful.

King Fahd Fountain (Jeddah) - the highest

This fountain is the highest. He was elevated in 1980, and had become the main attraction of the city.

Fountain project is quite simple: the base of the bowl, made in the form of traditional kuritelnitsy incense, from which beats strong jet of water. If immediately after the opening of the jet beat on the 120 meters, in consequence of the capacity it has been further developed and has become the height reach 312 meters.

It features not only a fountain spray height, but also its location. Is a fountain in the sea and off in only two cases: for routine inspection and because of the strong wind.

Dubai Fountain - the largest and most expensive

Dubai is famous for his love of values ​​- is located the tallest building, a giant aquarium, and so on.

In 2009, it was opened in Dubai, the largest and most expensive fountain complex in the world located on an artificial lake.

The draft of this fountain has developed a California company called WET. Total for the construction of this spectacular fountain went $ 218 million.

His discovery of the fountain added to the list of the world of dancing fountains. Their "dances" it performs under a variety of classic, pop and Arabic tunes. At night, enjoy this magnificent sight can be at a distance of 30 km.

Crown (Chicago) Fountain - the most international

This is an art object that includes an interactive fountain and videosculpture, was opened in 2004 in Chicago Park "Millennium". According to the authors Jaume Plensa fountain was supposed to consist of two towers of 15 meters high, which thanks to an LCD crystals have projected the image of Chicago residents.

Showing persons of ordinary citizens was the best way to emphasize the diversity of the city. For the selection of candidates were reviewed by representatives of 75 public and religious organizations. When broadcasting entities of water discharge from the fountain comes at precisely the moment when the lips on the face of a citizen folded tube.

At first, the ratio of the fountain was a double, but gradually got used to it all.

Fountains of Peterhof (Saint Petersburg) - the most luxurious

Multiple fountain complex in Peterhof are the most sophisticated in the world. The idea of ​​creation belongs to Peter I, the purpose of which was the creation of the Gulf of Finland magnificent fountain complex. More than a hundred years were working to translate this idea and the result of work started 64 fountains, 255 sculptures and a variety of decorative elements.

During the Second World War, fountains great damage has been done. It managed to evacuate four largest sculpture complex, which subsequently have not been found.

Much later, the entire complex was rebuilt on available photos.

Mercury Fountain (Barcelona) - the most poisonous

For security surrounding the fountain is under protective glass. It is located in Barcelona's Foundation Museum Joan Miro and at first glance this fountain unremarkable. But the uniqueness of it is that flows through the fountain is not ordinary water, and mercury. For the first time the public could see this fountain, sponsored by the American sculptor Alexander Calder, in 1937. Originally the fountain was in Paris, and only later was transferred to Barcelona. Protective sarcophagus on the fountain appeared in the 1950s, when the toxicity of mercury and its vapor has been proven.

Fountain Of Wealth (Singapore) - built according to Feng Shui

What are the only nickname did not give this unusual fountain. During its existence it has had time to visit and "bagel on legs" and "basketball hoop". In 1998, the fountain of wealth was in the Guinness Book of Records as the biggest, but then he lost the title.

fountain design is simple and symbolic. Four pillars symbolize the four people and four major religions in Singapore. But the ring itself is equal to the size of the dome of St. Isaac's Cathedral.

As a material for the fountain, it was decided to use bronze as if you believe the Chinese belief, it is the combination of the metal with water contributes to the success. Singaporeans believe that those who will pass the fountain three times and then put his hand into the water, will be happy and lucky.

Bellagio (Las Vegas) - the most famous dancing fountain of America

This fountain is a free attraction in Las Vegas.

Bellagio Fountain can be seen in many movies and television series. It was first launched in October 1998.

$ 40 million was spent on the construction of the fountain. Today, it continues to flock to large flows of tourists who dream to enjoy daily performances, extending the classical music as well as compositions by Madonna, Elton John and Whitney Houston.

There is a romantic legend that if you make an offer at the fountain, then the marriage will be a happy and long.

The Trevi Fountain (Rome) - the most visited

Rome is considered to be the capital of fountains, and the king recognized the legendary fountain of Trevi. This fountain is the most visited in the world.

This magnificent creature was created thirty years - from 1732 to 1762 year. In the twentieth century, the brainchild of the architect Nicholas Salvi was a real celebrity. It was filmed in many movies, and Federico Fellini and all made this fountain complete the hero of his film "La Dolce Vita". Throwing a coin into the fountain, you can be sure you will return in Rome, the two - a love meeting, the three - a wedding, four - wealth, and five - the parting. Due to this belief, the treasury is replenished each year by 700 million euros derived from a fountain.

"Moon Rainbow" (Seoul) - the longest bridge fountain in the

In 2008, a regular BANGO bridge connecting the shore of the Han River, has become a real miracle, thanks to the installation of its fountain "Moon Rainbow".

conversion of the bridge solution in the fountain came to the authorities of the South Korean capital, which thus decided to revive Seoul's attractiveness to tourists.

On both sides of the bridge hit the water jets, which are painted in a rainbow of colors arranged on a bridge 10 000 LED lamps.