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Fountain Of Mundéu
The Fountain of Mundéu (), originally known as the Fountain of the Largo da Conceição (), is a fountain, public fountain in Cuiabá, Mato Grosso, Brazil. The fountain takes its name from the Largo do Mundéu, the original name of Praça Bispo Dom José. It was commissioned by Francisco José Cardoso Júnior, president of the Mato Grosso, who recognized the need for a steady water supply in Cuiabá. Francisco Nunes da Cunha, a military engineer, designed the fountain and its associated water system. The fountain was built in a late, Eclecticism in architecture, eclectic, Neoclassical architecture, Neoclassical style, and is one of numerous Neoclassical buildings in the Historic Center of Cuiabá. It was deactivated in 1910 but retained to store gardening equipment for the plaza. The fountain was photographed shortly after its construction, and retains its original structure and architectural details. It was listed as a state-level listed historic structure by Mato Grosso in 1980, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fountain
A fountain, from the Latin "fons" ( genitive "fontis"), meaning source or spring, is a decorative reservoir used for discharging water. It is also a structure that jets water into the air for a decorative or dramatic effect. Fountains were originally purely functional, connected to springs or aqueducts and used to provide drinking water and water for bathing and washing to the residents of cities, towns and villages. Until the late 19th century most fountains operated by gravity, and needed a source of water higher than the fountain, such as a reservoir or aqueduct, to make the water flow or jet into the air. In addition to providing drinking water, fountains were used for decoration and to celebrate their builders. Roman fountains were decorated with bronze or stone masks of animals or heroes. In the Middle Ages, Moorish and Muslim garden designers used fountains to create miniature versions of the gardens of paradise. King Louis XIV of France used fountains in the Gard ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
