Sprays and spouts
The word fountain comes from the Latin “fons” which is a source or spring. But, fountains are artful pieces of
architecture that pour water into a basin or in a jet into the air. It may be decorative, dramatic or even useful.
Originally, fountains were purely functional. They were connected to springs of aqueducts and used to provide water to the residents of the city, town or village. Until the 19th century, most fountains operated by gravity and needed a source of water higher than the fountains, like a reservoir of an aqueduct to make the water spring out.
Here are some famous fountains from around the world. Do you know what they are called and where they are located? Turn the cards to find out…