The Roman scholar Pope Nicholas V (1397-1455) decided to have hundreds of historic Greek books translated into Latin. Continuing in his quest to make the city deserving of being called the capital of the Christian world, he resolved to enhance the beauty of the city as well. Beginning in 1453, he called for the reconstruction of the Acqua Vergine,

The only thing more breathtaking than walking aboard one of these vessels is stepping off. For any river cruise around Europe there is a unique set of things to enjoy and see. To see Europe by sailing its great rivers is to open up new realms for yourself. History aficionados, adventure-seekers, and people just trying to learn about different cultu

Discover the finest of Europe’s historic waterways by boat. From the rivers Rhine, Danube, Volga, Douro, and Dnieper to the Loire and the Elbe, cruising along these legendary waterways is the ideal way to cruise. Size doesn't matter. Although these river ships are smaller in size, they are no less luxurious or technologically advan

A small patio or a courtyard is a great place to situate your wall fountain when you seek out peace and quiet. You can have one made to suit your requirements even if you have a minimum amount of space. A spout, a water basin, internal piping, and a pump are vital for freestanding as well as mounted varieties. There are any number of different styl

Since water makes a reflection, small spaces will appear bigger. Increasing the reflective attributes of a fountain or water feature are possible by using dark materials. Night time is a great time to draw attention to the lighted, colored underwater lights in your new water feature. Sunshine is indispensable to power eco-lights during the day time