I am feeling very proud as an Indian to publish this article. Our India has many great scientist in thousands of years before and they were invented all most all the latest technologies in these days, but many facts were disappeared because of some rude principles in Hinduism, Religious crusades and British ruling in India.
I am just trying to give our scientists list from ancient to modern ages.
Note: Here "BCE" means "Before Common era" or "christian Era".
"CE" means "Common era" or "Christian Era"
Dates before the year 1 CE are indicated by the usage of BCE these
dates will be in descending order. CE dates will be in ascending order.
ACHARYA KANADA ( 3000 B.C. to 1000 B.C or 6th Century BCE) Expertise : Atomic Theary
ACHARYA KANADA was a Hindu sage and philosopher. He probably lived around the 2nd century BCE, while other sources claim he lived in the 6th Century BC. But some sources are saying that he belongs to the age of 600BCE.
Many believe that Kanada originated the concept of atom. An interesting story states that this theory occurred to him while he was walking with food in his hand. As he nibbled at the food in his hand, throwing away the small particles, it occurred to him that he could not divide the food into further parts and thus the idea of a matter which cannot be divided further came into existence. He called that indivisible matter as ' Anu ' .i.e. atom. Adherents of the school of philosophy founded by Kanada considered the atom to be indestructible, and hence eternal. They believed atoms to be minute objects invisible to the naked eye which come into being and vanish in an instant. This Indian concept of the atom was developed independently and possibly prior (depending on which dates one accepts for the life of Kanada) to the development of the idea in the Greco-Roman world. Indian theories about the atom are greatly abstract and enmeshed in philosophy as they were based on logic and not on personal experience or experimentation.
According to author Dilip M. Salwi, "if Kanada’s sutras are analysed, one would find that his atomic theory was far more advanced than those forwarded later by the Greek philosophers, Leucippus and Democritus."
The infinity pool on the roof is in the 'SkyPark' which spans the three towers of the hotel. The platform itself is longer than the Eiffel tower laid down and is one of the largest of its kind in the world.
Infinity pools give the effect that the water extends to the horizon. In reality, the water spills over the edge into a catchment below, and is then pumped back into the pool. The pools have two circulation systems. The first functions like that of a regular pool, filtering and heating the water in the main pool. The second filters the water in the catch basin and returns it to the upper pool.
It features in the impressive, boat-shaped 'SkyPark' perched atop the three towers that make up the world's most expensive hotel, the £4billion Marina Bay Sands development in Singapore.
The hotel, which has 2,560 rooms costing from £350 a night, was officially opened yesterday with a concert by Diana Ross.
But with its indoor canal, opulent art, casino, outdoor plaza, convention center, theater, crystal pavilion and museum shaped like a lotus flower, the Marina Bay Sands has taken its crown.
Fire dancing has been a traditional part of cultures from around the world, and modern fire performance often includes visual and stylistic elements from many tradition. Fire dancing also known as "fire twirling", "fire spinning", "fire performace" or "fire manipulation". This is a kind of performace arts or disciplines that involve manipulation of objects on fire.
There are various tools are used in the fire performance which are borrowed from a variety of sources. Many of them are martial sources like swords, staves, poi and whips..etc. Some common tools are given below.
Laughing Buddha is a symbol of joy and wealth. Nowadays everyone, even who are not following the Buddhism and Taoism those are also started to feature the Happy Buddha in their homes and offices.This practice is even grown up in the western countries too. This article is a small try to know about the laughing buddha.
History
The history of the smiling or Happy Buddha can be traced back to the Bodhisattva Maitreya.
The names like Smiling, Fat, Laughing or Happy Buddha are just western nomenclature for this figure. He is usually depicted with a shine bald head,wide smile, a huge exposed belly and a bag. Because of the bag that the Chinese call him as "Budai". The Japanese name for him is "hotei" which has the similar meaning.
History doesn't record a confirmed actual person that fit the descriptions and legends of this Happy Buddha. Indian folklore are suggesting that the "Maitreya" was originally "Angida", an Indian man who is catching snakes, who become one of the regional "Arhats" of "Buddhism".
On the other hand, Chinese tradition on the Buddha history records that Maitreya or the Happy Buddha was originally a monk who lived in China during 10th Century of AD. His name was Qieci and is said to have come from the province of Fenghua.
Whatever the actual origins of the Happy Buddha, history records that his influence has been tremendous in Asia. Buddhism, Taoism and Zen Buddhism have all embraced the Happy Buddha as the embodiment of happiness and prosperity. His influence can be felt in China and Japan, and other countries where Buddhism and Taoism have taken root, such as Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand.
Tamil Actor Suriya turned into humanist and he is doing social service. He started a charitable trust "Agaram Foundation" for the childrens who are unable to study because of the poverty.
Car maker Honda Siel Cars India on Monday launched the latest version of its sedan 'Civic', priced at Rs 12.20-13.81 lakhs. The new Civic comes in three variants with enhanced features like steering mounted cruise control system, back up sensors and is fitted with 1.8 litre i-VTEC engine, Honda Siel Cars India (HSCI) said in a statement.'Honda Civic has received high appreciation since its introduction in India because of its unparalleled driving pleasure, contemporary styling, and advanced features. We are now delighted to introduce value added features that will make it even more desirable,' HSCI Director (Marketing) Tatsuya Natsume said.The car includes safety features including anti-lock braking system, dual airbags and pretensioner seat belts. Its users will have to pay Rs 13,000 more than what they paid for the existing model.
HSCI is a joint venture between Japanese auto giant Honda Motor Co and the Siel Group
The Archibald fountain was erected in Hyde Park North (Sydney , New South Wales) in 14 March 1932 by the Lord Mayor of Sydney, Samuel Walder. The Archibald Fountain, properly called the J.F. Archibald Memorial Fountain, widely regarded as the finest public fountain in Australia.It is named after J.F. Archibald, owner and editor of The Bulletin magazine, who bequeathed funds to have it built.It is intended to commemorate the association between Australia and France in world War one, and is the work of French sculptor Francois Sicard. It depicts a bronze Apollo surrounded by other mythical figures. Horses’ heads, dolphins and tortoises exuberantly spray jets of water.
Bayliss Park Fountain – Council Bluffs, Iowa, USA
This park is located at 1st Street and Pearl, this park features a spectacular lighted fountain and seasonal flower beds. Considered the focal point of downtown, the park is also host to the Veterans Plaza, Spanish War Veterans Monument, Civil War Memorial, and Mormon Trail Monument.
The water features patterns, and lighting is impressive. They maintain the 8 arching nozzles, the interior ring of 24 jets, and replace the single central fountain spire with a sculpture with water shooting out the top. The sculpture, titled Well Spring, was created by Brower Hatcher from Providence, RI. The upper pool is a shallow half foot deep and the lower pool is replaced with a slope of rough granite insets that have water cascading over the surface to a drain. The pool edge is a granite seat wall, 18" high and is articulated with short columns or plinths.
Bayliss Park Rental Fee's:
Park (Non-Preformance Area) with or without electricity $50.00 /two hours
Preformance Area $100.00 /two hours
Preformance Area with sound system $150.00 /two hours (an additional $100.00 refundable deposit is required for microphone, stand and key, which can be picked up prior to the event and are refunded once items are returned)
Bellagio Fountain – Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
A couple years ago, two mad-scientist types known as Eepy Bird became an internet sensation by dropping more than 500 Mentos mints into 200 liters of Diet Coke with explosive results. Thanks to a scientific force called nucleation and some careful manipulation, the cola shot in the air like a geyser and danced around in ways resembling the world famous Fountains at Bellagio.
Fountains creator WET Design was so impressed by this hilarious tribute that they brought the creators Fritz Grobe and Stephen Voltz to their California-based office for a live performance. The Fountains of Bellagio were destined to romance your senses. Take in a complimentary Las Vegas show of water, music and light thoughtfully interwoven to mesmerize its admirers.
SHOW TIMES:
Monday - Friday
3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
show every 1/2 hour
8:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.
show every 15 minutes
Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays
12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
show ever 8:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.
show every 15 minutes
Big Wild Goose Pagoda Fountains – Xian City, China
Covering about 110,000 square meters (131563 square yards) plus 20,000 square meters (23920.6 square yards) of water area, it holds many records: in Asia, it is the biggest Tang-culture square, the biggest fountain and waterscape square, and the largest-scale sculptures area. In the world, it has the most benches, the longest light-belt, and the largest-scale acoustic complex.
The entire square is composed of waterscape fountains, a cultural square, gardens and tourist paths. There you can taste real Chinese culture and traditions and fully enjoy the truly attractive views. With reliefs on the theme of the prosperous Tang Dynasty, 200-meter-long (656-foot-long) sculpture groups, 8 groups of sculpted figures, 40 relievos on the land, and 22 styles of musical fountains, it has become a must-see when you visit Big Wild Goose Pagoda.you visit Big Wild Goose Pagoda.
There is a daily music fountain show at the North Square of the Big Pagoda which is the largest in Asia. In generally runs every 2 hours from 12.00pm though times do vary according to season. Its free Entrance to the Pagoda itself is from the Southern Square.There is a plethora of quality restaurants at both the South and West squares. The Pagoda is part of the new Qujiang Culture district and is nearby the both the Shaanxi History Museum and Tang Paradise. It is located south of Xian City.
The Buckingham Memorial Fountain – Chicago, Illinois, USA
This is One of Chicago's most popular attractions.This Fountain was opened on May 26, 1927. It was dedicated on August 26, 1927.Edward H. Bennett designed the Fountain to represent Lake Michigan with four sea horses, built by Marcel Loyau, to symbolize the four states that touch the lake: Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana and Michigan. Bennett attributed the design specifically to the influence of the Latona Basin in Louis XIV's gardens at Versailles. Kate Buckingham dedicated the structure to the people of Chicago in 1927 in memory of her late brother, Clarence. At the time, she also established a $300,000 trust fund to ensure that the taxpayers would never have to cover all of the repair and upkeep costs associated with the fountain. The funds for the $2.8 million restoration that was done in 1994 came from the Buckingham Fountain Endowment Fund, which the Art Institute of Chicago has administered. Funds from the Buckingham Fountain Endowment Fund also helped fund a portion of the 2008-2009 project.The Fountain is constructed of Georgia pink marble.The Fountain has remained intact except for a brief theft of two carved fish heads from the fountain, weighing several pounds each. The fish heads were recovered when a salvage place was offered the pieces and the buyer thought they looked very familiar and reported them.
This Fountain, one of the largest in the world, is located at Columbus Drive (301 East) and Congress Parkway (500 South) in Grant Park.The Fountain runs from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. daily, typically from April to mid-October, depending on weather. Times are subject to change when large events take place in or around Grant Park.While in operation, every hour on the hour for 20 minutes the Fountain produces a major water display and the center jet shoots 150 feet into the air. Beginning at dusk, every hour on the hour for 20 minutes the Fountain's major water display is accompanied by a major light and music display. The final display of the evening begins at 10:00 p.m.
Crown Fountain – Chicago, Illinois, USA
Crown Fountain is an interactive work of public art and video sculpture featured in Chicago's Millennium Park, which is located in the Loop community area.This is Designed by Spanish sculptor Jaume Plensa, it opened in July 2004.This Crown Fountain features two 50-foot high glass block towers at each end of a shallow reflecting pool. they use light-emitting diodes (LEDs) to display digital videos on their inward faces. Construction and design of the Crown Fountain cost $17 million. Weather permitting, the water operates from May to October, intermitently cascading down the two towers and spouting through a nozzle on each tower's front face. The fountain, which anchors the southwest corner of Millennium Park at Michigan Avenue and Monroe Streets, is a favorite of both children and families. The water is on from mid-spring through mid-fall each year (weather permitting,) while the images remain on year-round.
This is a famous fountain which is located in Itcha college.
Dolphin Fountain – Costa Del Sol, Spain
Electric Fountain – Denver, Colorado, USA
Originally constructed in 1908 for the Democratic National Convention, the fountain had not been fully operational for decades. The Fountain was a centerpiece of Denver life, drawing literally thousands of visitors to watch its amazing water and light shows while listening to concerts in City Park. This was remodeled again, Today’s Electric Fountain proudly uses modern technology, including energy-saving LED lights, and will be around for future generations to enjoy. Fountain shows will be every 5 -10 minutes from 7p.m. to 11p.m. with lighted shows starting at dusk. During the day, the fountain will change patterns every 5 minutes with short fountain shows on the hour.
Fall of Atlantis Fountain Show -Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Five Rivers Fountain of Lights – Dayton, Ohio, USA
The Five Rivers Fountain of Lights is created by five water jets housed in concrete towers and a powerful center geyser. The towers straddle the confluence of the Great Miami and Mad Rivers just east of the Riverside Bridge and shoot 2,500 gallons of water per minute toward the center of the river. The central geyser rises from the jets to a majestic 200’ in the air. Covering 395,000 square feet across an 800’ diameter, the Five Rivers Fountain of Lights is one of the largest fountains in the world.
Harnessing such an awesome fountain requires a few tricks as well. The Five Rivers Fountain of Lights is equipped with directional wind sensors. If the wind is blowing in a direction and at a velocity that could interfere with area traffic or other activities, individual jets of the fountain will not operate. Also, during the cold months when water could create hazardous conditions on nearby roads and recreation trails, the fountain is turned off.
Late May to mid-October: Monday-Friday, 6:52 am - 9:52 pm, and weekends 11:52 am - 9:52 pm. The fountains operate for 16 minute intervals straddling the top of the hour; during the aforementioned daily run schedule.
Note: The fountain system could be disabled at anytime during a particular 16 minute interval run times due to wind speeds that exceed the systems wind limits in a particular direction.
The fountain's majesty is echoed even when the fountain is not running. Sixty-foot stainless steel and aluminum spires adorn the tops of the fountain towers. These sculptural pieces of architecture reflect sunlight and create beautiful moray patterns. The spires are lit throughout the year by 25 "intelligent lights" that can produce an infinite number of colors.
Fontaines de la Concorde – Paris, France
The Fontaines de la Concorde are two monumental fountains located in the Place de la Concorde in the center of Paris. They were designed by Jacques Ignace Hittorff, and completed in 1840 during the reign of King Louis-Philippe. The south fountain commemorates the maritime commerce and industry of France, and the north fountain commemorates navigation and commerce on the rivers of France.
The Fontana dei Quattro Fiumi – Rome, Italy
The Fontana dei Quattro Fiumi or "Fountain of the Four Rivers" is a fountain in Rome, Italy, located in the Piazza Navona. It is a masterpiece of Gianlorenzo Bernini's, and emblematic of the dynamic and dramatic effects sought by high Baroque artists. It was erected in 1651 in front of the church of Sant'Agnese in Agone, and yards from the Pamphilj Palace belonging to this fountain's patron, Innocent X (1644-1655).
The four gods on the corners of the fountain represent the four major rivers of the world known at the time: the Nile, Danube, Ganges, and Plate. The design of each god figure has symbolic importance.
Fort Worth Water Gardens – Forth Worth, Texas, USA
This is designed by the architect Philip Johnson of New York, the urban park was completed in 1974. After extensive renovation of the park and modification to the main pool, the water gardens were reopened in the Spring of 2007. Located on 4.3 acres, just south of downtown Fort Worth, the park consists of three separate pools,
each providing a unique ambiance. the Fort Worth Water Gardens experienced a tragic event when a child fell into the 'active pool' which has a 38 foot series of terraces and steps which water cascades down collecting in a small pool at the bottom. Recent heavy rains and a malfunctioning recirculating pump led to a deeper than intended pool and in trying to rescue the child, two other children and an adult perished in the abnormally swollen pool. On June 16, 2004 the park was closed to the public.
The Fort Worth Water Gardens have been utilized in the film adaptations of two science-fiction novels. Released in 1976, Logan's Run features shots of the active pool. In 1979, PBS produced a film based on Ursula Le Guinn's 'The Lathe of Heaven', which also uses shots of the water gardens.
The Fountain of Wealth – Singapore
The great Fountain of Wealth is listed by the Guinness Book of Records in 1998 as the largest fountain in the world. It is located in one of Singapore's largest
shopping malls, Suntec City. During certain periods of the day, the fountain is turned off and visitors are invited to walk around a mini fountain at the centre of the fountain's base for good luck. At night, the fountain is the setting for laser performances, as well as "live" song and laser message dedications between 8pm to 9pm daily. It is situated in such a way the fountain is the hub of the shopping mall.
Frisco Square Fountain – Frisco Square, Texas, USA
Heartland of America Park – Omaha, Nebraska, USA
The Heartland of America Park is a public park located at 800 Douglas Street in downtown Omaha, Nebraska USA. The 31-acre (130,000 m2) park is situated between Interstate 80 and the Missouri River, and is adjacent to Gene Leahy Mall and
the Old Market and connects to Lewis & Clark Landing.
Horace E. Dodge and Son Memorial Fountain – Detroit,
Michigan, USA
The Horace E. Dodge and Son Memorial Fountain is Hart Plaza's focal point. An impressive water monument that is even more impressive when lit during summer evenings. In her will, Anna Thompson Dodge bequeathed a sum to the City to build a replica of a baroque fountain in Spain in memory of her auto-pioneer husband. It was designed by prominent Japanese-American artist Isamu Noguchi.
Jet d’Eau – Geneva, Switzerland
The Jet d'Eau is a large fountain in Geneva, Switzerland, and is one of the city's most famous landmarks. This is Situated at the point where Lake Geneva empties into the Rhone River, it is visible throughout the city and from the air, even when flying over Geneva at an altitude of 10 km (33,000 ft). The first Jet d'Eau was installed in 1886 at the Usine de la Coulouvrenière, a little bit further downstream from its present location. It was used as a safety valve for a hydraulic power network and could reach a height of about 30 metres (98 feet). In 1891, its aesthetic value was recognised and it was moved to its present location to celebrate the Fedral Gymnastics Festival and the 600th anniversary of the Swiss Confederation, on which occasion it was operated for the first time. Its maximum height was about 90 metres (295 feet). The present Jet d'Eau was installed in 1951 in a partially submerged pumping station to pump lake water instead of city water.
Since 2003, the fountain has operated during the day all year round, except in case of frost and particularly strong wind. It also operates in the evening between spring and autumn and is lit by a set of 12 lights totaling 108 kW. Five-hundred litres (132 gallons) of water per second are jetted to an altitude of 140 metres (459 feet) by two 500 kW pumps, operating at 2,400 V, consuming over one megawatt of electricity. The water leaves the nozzle at a speed of 200 km/h (124 mph). When it is in operation, at any given moment there are about 7,000 litres (1849 gallons) of water in the air.
Julie Penrose Fountain – Colorado Springs, Colorado,
USA
The Continuum - Julie Penrose Fountain, designed by David Barber and Bill Burgess, is a sculptural fountain representing the life-giving movement of water between the atmosphere and the earth. The Continuum - Julie Penrose Fountain was originally funded, in part, by a substantial gift to the City from the El Pomar Foundation in order to advance Julie Penrose's passion for arts and culture. The fountain rovides free, safe entertainment for children and adults of all socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds. Thousands frequent the Julie Penrose Fountain, farmer's markets and concerts in America the Beautiful Park during the summer. The El Pomar Foundation has issued an additional $12,500 Challenge Grant to be matched by our community to sustain the Julie Penrose Fountain in 2010 and beyond. The people can give there donations online in the www.PPCF.org and checks may also be sent to:
PPCF F/B/O
"Friends of Julie Penrose Fountain"
730 North Nevada
Avenue
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
King Fahd’s Fountain – Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
King Fahd's Fountain, also known as the Jeddah Fountain, is the tallest water fountain in the world. Located in the coast of Jeddah, west coast of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The fountain jets water 312 metres (1,024 ft) above the Red Sea. It was donated to the city of Jeddah by King Fahd, hence its name. The fountain is visible throughout the entire vicinity of Jeddah. The water it ejects can reach a speed of 375 kilometres (233 mi) per hour with a weight exceeding 18 tons. . It was constructed between 1980 and 1983 and began operating in 1985. The fountain uses saltwater taken from the Red Sea instead of freshwater. It uses over 500 spotlights to illuminate the fountain at night.
The Magic Fountain of Montjuic – Barcelona, Spain
The magic fountain of Montjuïc's first performance was on May 19, 1929 during the Great Universal Exhibition. The designer Carles Buigas submitted his plans one year before the exhibition and many thought that the project was too ambitious to be created, let alone completed on time. Over 3000 workers were commissioned to work on the project and less than 1 year later the magic fountain was born. The magic fountain is a spectacular display of colour, light, motion, music and water acrobatics - if you mix all these elements together in just the right combinations, you end up with pure magic! The magic fountain is a "must see" when you come to Barcelona and highly recommended.
Winter: (October to April)
Fridays and Saturdays
from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Music sessions: 7:00 PM 7:30 PM 8:00 PM 8:30 PM
Note: Annual technical shutdown by a period of 1,5 months
Summer: (May to September) Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 9:00 pm to 11:30 pm Music Sessions: 9:30 PM 10:00
PM 10:30 PM 11:00 PM
Mall of Dubai Fountain – Dubai
Set on the 30-acre Burj Khalifa Lake, the fountain shoots water jets as high as 500 ft (150 metres), equivalent to that of a 50-storey building. The fountain is 900 ft (275 metres) long and has five circles of varying sizes and two central arcs.
It has been designed by California-based WET, the creators of the Fountains of Bellagio in Las Vegas. Over 6,600 WET Super lights – the most advanced incandescent large fountain lights available today – and 25 color projectors create a visual spectrum of over 1,000 abstract attractions. The beam of light shining upward from the fountain can be seen from over 20 miles away, and will be visible from space making it the brightest spot in the Middle East, and quite possibly in the entire world.
Key features:
World’s largest dancing fountain
In sync with classical, Arabic and world music
1.5 million lumens of projected light
Spray heights of up to 500 feet
22,000 gallons of airborne water
Set in Burj Khalifa Lake, right outside The Dubai Mall on Lower Ground Waterfront
Promenade in the heart of Downtown Dubai.
Shows are every 30 minutes from 6pm to 10pm on weekdays and from 4pm to 11pm on
weekends.
Mulholland Memorial Fountain – Los Angeles, California,
USA
The Mulholland Fountain, dedicated August 1, 1940, soon came to be known at the "Kool-Aid" fountain because of the way that colored lights illuminated the water at night. This 1940s postcard highlights that effect. William Mulholland was a 'penniless Irish immigrant' and a self-taught engineer who became head of the Los Angeles Bureau of Water Works & Supply at a time when business and civic leaders in Los Angeles were realizing that development would remain limited without additional water resources. Mulholland, with the support of another visionary, Fred Eaton, implemented a plan to redirect water from the Owens Valley on the eastern slopes of the Sierras. The result of their efforts, the Los Angeles Aqueduct, is one of the great engineering wonders of the world. Employing 5000 workers and 6000 mules, the 238- mile long aqueduct was completed under budget in record time. Mulholland, the poor immigrant who lived for a time in a one-room wooden shack near the present-day fountain died in 1935. The fountain dedicated to him was completed in 1940. Approximately 3,000 people attended the dedication ceremony on August 1, 1940. A memorial plaque at the foot of the fountain reads, 'To William Mulholland (1855-1935): A Penniless Irish Immigrant Boy who Rose by the Force of his Industry, Intelligence, Integrity and Intrepidity to be a Sturdy American Citizen, a Self-Educated Engineering Genius, a Whole-Hearted Humanitarian, The Father of this City's Water System, and the Builder of the Los Angeles Aqueduct. This Memorial is Gratefully Dedicated to those who are the Recipients of His Unselfish Bounty and the Beneficiaries of His Prophetic Vision.' The Mulholland Fountain is located at the Intersection of Riverside Drive and Los Feliz Blvd. in Los Feliz. It was declared an Historic-Cultural Monument in the City of Los Angeles in 1976 (No. 162).
‘Oklahoma Bombing’ Fountain – Oklahoma City, Oklahoma,
USA
Oval Fountain – Tivoli, Italy
Fontana dell’Ovato (Oval Fountain), also called the Fontana di Tivoli, located in the Villa d’Este, Tivoli, Italy. This fountain empties into the egg-shaped pool and then went into the pool created in rusty nymphaeum. The design was made by Pirro Ligorio. The entire Villa is set as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2001.
People’s Friendship Fountain – Moscow, Russia
People’s Friendship Fountain (also known as the Friendship of Nations) in Moscow has 16 sculptures that wear their national costumes, representing all the Soviet
Republic. The fountain is complemented by a red granite octahedral pond with a surface area of 4000 square meters. This fountain is run by an eight-pump system that can shoot 1200 liters of water from the jet to reach 800 high 24 meters per second.
Pineapple Fountain – Charleston, South Carolina, USA
This fountain is located in Waterfront Park, a short walk from the Waterfront Park
Pier. Charleston's Pineapple Fountain represents the welcoming hospitality for which
Charleston is so well known. This fanciful fountain provides a great backdrop for
a photo of your visit to Charleston.
Pyramid Fountain – Lima, Peru
Ross Fountain – Princes Street Gardens, Edinburgh
Ross Fountain is an ornate iron fountain from the mid-19th century located
at the west end of the gardens. Figures depicted on the fountain include mermaids
and four females depicting science, the arts, poetry and industry. A final female
figure stands at the apex of the fountain. After being cast in the Durenne Ironworks
at Haute-Marne in the early 1860s, it was displayed at The Great Exhibition in London in 1862 where it was seen by philanthropist and gun-maker Daniel Ross, who bought it for the City of Edinburgh. Having been transported in 122 pieces, it arrived in Leith in 1869. Great deliberation followed as to the most appropriate location for the statue, with it finally being installed in Prince's Street Gardens in 1872.
There was notable controversy at the time surrounding the fountain - in particular,
Edward Bannerman Ramsay, Dean of the nearby St John's Episcopal Church, described
it as "grossly indecent and disgusting". In 2001 a major refurbishment allowed water
to flow again for the first time since 1996. Ross Fountain is now a Grade B listed
structure.
Ponte Dom Luís – Porto to Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal
Tanner Fountain – Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA
Designed by landscape architect Peter Walker of SWA Group based in Berkeley, California, the 60-foot-diameter circle of 159 stones, placed in a loosely concentric fashion, emerges primordially from the ground, with water generated at the center by 32 nozzles.
The resulting shallow, ground-level pool with its hovering mist has become a gathering place, a playground, a Zen-like respite from the labors of academia. And it's not a seen-it-once experience. The fountain has many faces — refracting rainbows through the mist on sunny summer days, lit at night, shrouded in steam from the heating plant in winter, dusted with snow. Each of the stones — byproducts of clearing New England farmland at the turn of this past century — is a hefty 2 feet by 4 feet, but buried so that only 16 to 18 inches of their surface is above ground. Bucking tradition, the fountain is not centered or placed along an axis but straddles an interface between asphalt walkway and lawn and encompasses two trees. Aesthetically it connects constructed and natural worlds, and melds organic and artful, primeval and modern. In the world of fountain design, even after 20 years, Tanner Fountain is still outside the box, sophisticated in its simplicity, but succeeding because it is also engaging, drawing passersby into its inner circle.
The Grand Cascade – Saint Petersburg, Russia
Peterhof is a luxurious and beautiful Empire residence, was founded in 1710 by Peter
the Great on the banks of the Gulf of Finland (Baltic Sea). Combining several palaces, a collection of landscape and garden statues and fountains, giving the title “Russian Versailles”. Grand Cascade flows from beneath the palace towards the Baltic Sea and is one of the largest series of fountains in the world. Largest fountain of the Grand Cascade, the golden statue of Samson met a fight with a lion, a canal flowing through the park to the pier, where the hydrofoil and boats from St.Petersburg anchored.
The Meeting of the Waters – St. Louis, Missouri, USA
This large fountain designed by Swedish born sculptor Carl Milles was unveiled in 1940. The fountain is an allegorical depiction of the Meeting of the Waters, the Mississippi (main male figure), the Missouri (main female figure) and the seventeen main tributaries which empty into them (water sprites, mermaids, and fish). From the nearby plaque, "Milles conceived the sculpture as embodiment of the freedom and primeval force of the waterways of the Great Mississippi Valley and he thought of the grouping as a marriage or festival celebrating the coming together of these great waters." Location:
18th; 20th; Market;
Chestnut Ordinance Date: 1931
Size: 2.40
Acres Now: 3.35
Acres Ordinance 38206 - 38778
Acquisition Cost: $2,385,205.73 Statue: "The Meeting of the Waters" Sculptor: Carl Milles Donors:Edith Aloe Howard Baer City of St. Louis
Completed: Nov. 1939 Unveiled: May 11, 1940 Materials:
Pool: Rainbow granite
Statues: Bronze Dimensions:
Pool: 200 x 35 feet
Plaza: 280 x 75 feet Cost:
Fountains: $150,000
Statues:$60,000
Lighting: $12,000
Landscaping: $3,000
Tulips: $200
Total: $225,000
Aloe Plaza West Extension Location: 20th, 21st, Market,
Chestnut Size: 0.95 acres
Donation:1969
Ordinance: 55277
The Mirage – Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
The new $25 Million Dollar Mirage volcano, designed by the same company which developed the Fountains of the Bellagio newly opened on December 8, 2008! The new Mirage volcano erupts every hour with a 4 1/2 minute free show, featuring water shooting 120 feet above the Volcano with 120 fireballs thrown into the air, choreographed to a new musical score. The technology being used allows the Mirage volcano to be more realistic in both more appearance and island setting. Steam pours from the sides of the volcano, water flows down crevices on the sides of the mountain, and fire and flames sprout from numerous openings.
The Unisphere – Queens, New York, USA
Unisphere is a 12-story high, spherical stainless steel representation of the Earth.
Located in Flushing Meadows – Corona Park in the Borough of Queens, New York
City, the Unisphere is one of the Borough's most iconic and enduring symbols. The
Unisphere, commissioned to celebrate the beginning of the space age, was conceived
and constructed as the Theme Symbol of the 1964/1965 New York World's Fair. The Theme of the World's Fair was "Peace Through Understanding" and the Unisphere represented the theme of global interdependence. It was dedicated to "Man's Achievements on a Shrinking Globe in an Expanding Universe." Designed by landscape architect Gilmore D. Clarke, the Unisphere was donated by the United States Steel Corporation and constructed by American Bridge Company. It is the world's largest global structure, rising 140 feet and weighing 700,000 pounds. Some sources say the Unisphere weighs 900,000 pounds, a figure which includes the additional weight of its 100-ton inverted tripod base. The diameter of the sphere itself is 120 feet, or 36.57 meters. It is constructed of Type 304L stainless steel. Built on the structural foundation that supported the 1939/1940 New York World's Fair's Perisphere, Unisphere is centered in a large, circular reflecting pool and is surrounded by a series of water-jet fountains designed to obscure its tripod pedestal. The effect is meant to make Unisphere appear as if it is floating in space.
Trevi Fountain – Rome, Italy
The Trevi Fountain is a fountain in the Trevi rione in Rome, Italy. Standing
25.9 meters (85 feet) high and 19.8 meters (65 feet) wide,it is the largest Baroque
fountain in the city.
Germany Gift of the children of Samuel and Minnie Untermeyer located within the center of the North Garden at the Central Park Conservatory Garden stands the bronze Untermeyer Fountain, known as the "Three Dancing Maidens." Three smiling young woman dance around the limestone base of the fountain as they playfully reach for each others hand. The delicate water sprays their bodies while their dresses swirl about as if in motion. It was sculpted by Walter Schott in 1910, and came to the Garden as a gift of the Samuel Untermeyer Family in 1947.
Vaillancourt Fountain – San Francisco, California, USA
This fountain, with its geometric concrete limbs askew, has been controversial since
its dedication, in 1971, when people passed out handbills calling it a "howling
obscenity" and "pestiferous eyesore." It was designed by Armand Vaillancourt, who
has fought several efforts to demolish it. The Justin Herman Plaza is placed right
in front of the Ferry Building, near the base of the Bay Bridge at the Waterfront.
This is a perfect place to begin a leisurely stroll down the Embarcadero, with plenty of scenic piers with gorgeous views of the bay. The Vaillancourt Fountain is an impressive if jarring work of modern art, with its giant concrete fingers reaching straight to the sky. In 1989, in a fit of artistic inspiration, U2 musician Bono spray-painted the fountain, earning him a citation for vandalism. Claiming that his addition was merely his artistic expression, he nonetheless incurred the anger of San Francisco's mayor. Still the site of community events, jazz concerts, and other attractions, this court is the center square from which you can plot your Embarcadero shopping and dining. Times & Dates
Open Hours: 24 hr
Visit Time: 30min-1.5hr
Average Wait Time: None
Price:Free
Volcano Fountain – Dubai
The Volcano Fountain, Abu Dhabi stands on the Corniche, Abu Dhabi. The fountain
is surrounded by Apartment and buildings on one side and by the Gulf on the other side. The Volcano fountain, Abu Dhabi is one of the most famous Abu Dhabi tourists attractions. Lying right on the seafront, the fountain looks most impressive during the night. Tourists on tours to Dubai should definitely visit this tourist site. Sadly, in 2004 Volcano Mountain, once a famous landmark of Abu Dhabi and one of the most beautiful fountain in the world, razed to make room for housing development.
The fountain 80 feet high was built to resemble a pyramid circle, with the fourth
ladder up the side of the six platforms to the fountain. In the afternoon, the fountain was turned into a show with colored light as the water flows downward.
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