Acqua Vergine: The Answer to Rome's Water Problems

Prior to 273, when the 1st elevated aqueduct, Aqua Anio Vetus, was established in Roma, inhabitants who resided on hills had to go further down to collect their water from natural sources. When aqueducts or springs weren’t accessible, people dwelling at raised elevations turned to water removed from underground or rainwater, which

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The Earliest Public Water Features

The water from springs and other sources was initially supplied to the residents of nearby towns and municipalities via water fountains, whose purpose was largely practical, not aesthetic. A source of water higher in elevation than the fountain was required to pressurize the flow and send water spraying from the fountain's spout, a technology witho

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Many Tastes. Many Tours.

There seems to be a special tour for every holiday destination! Will you get around on foot or use a bicycle? Maybe you’re more interested in sampling wines or trying new foods to please your pallete. Do you really like sightseeing with a guide or do prefer to go it alone? Is an escapade more your thing? Or, do you want to investig

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What It Takes to Arrange A Family Getaway

Preparing your family vacation can be challenging as you have lots of people to think about. As the family grows, so do the interests and hobbies. The best vacation is waiting for you, whether you are traveling with little ones or big ones, young adults or grandma and grandpa. Life can be frantic with everyone running around doing his/her own thing

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How Fountains can be Ideal for the Environment

Are you looking to adorn your residence? Well, you can add that special touch and increase the value of your home just by adding a solar run water fountain. You get all the advantages of an electrical fountain, as well as other monetary benefits and an overall betterment to your health. Even though there may be a significantly greater cost at the b

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