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The Most Beautiful Fountain inThe World

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The fountain can be an attractive center for our garden. The fountain can change the appearance of the park becomes better and interesting. The sound of running water makes relax the emotions and thoughts. Created calm atmosphere that help many people to reduce or eliminate stress. The fountains can be placed in various places. Like in home garden, Hotel, in front of the public places. The fountain placements with the best view make the fountain as a source of great relaxation. I will post about the most beautiful fountain in the world. Most of the great fountain become tourism place and become nice place to visit. please enjoy this hub below.

King Fahd’s Fountain (Jeddah), the Highest Fountain in the World

It located in Jeddah city, Saudi Arabia.This the highest fountain in the world. Shoot the water to a 1023 feet (312m) high. Higher than Eiffel Tower without the antenna. This fountain using 3 giant pumps that can shoot 625 liters of water per second with incredible speed up to 233 mph (375 km /hour). Don't forget to visit this fountain when we go to Jeddah.

Peterhof Fountain (Saint Petersburg)

Peterhof is a luxurious empire residence. It located  on the edge of the Gulf of Finland,  Russia. It was build on 1710 by Peter the Great. Combination of several palaces, gardens, a collection of statues ( the Samson golden statue fight with the lion) and fountains. Many people called it "the Versailles of Russia" .This is one of the largest series of fountains in the world. I think this is great place. see the land contours on the picture below. Because Grand Cascade flows from beneath the palace towards the Baltic Sea.


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Oval Fountain (Tivoli)

This is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It also called Fontana dell’Ovato (Oval Fountain). This fountain is located in Villa d’Este, Tivoli, Italian.This fountain flow into the egg-shaped pool and then went into the pool created in nymphaeum rusty. The design is made by Pirro Ligorio.


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Trevi Fountain (Roma)

This is the famous fountain in the world. Many tourist visiting this place when comes to Roma. Standing as high as 25.9 meters (85 feet) wide and 19.8 meters (65 feet), the Trevi Fountain (Fontana in Trevi) has one of the most beautiful sculptures in Italy,

People’s Friendship Fountain (Moscow)

This is unique fountain in Moscow, oviet republics. Consists of 16 statues of national costume. 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.

Big Wild Goose Pagoda Fountains (Xian)

This fountain was build in 652 during the reign of Gaozong Emperor of the Tang Dynasty, the Big Wild Goose Pagoda is a protected ancient buildings and holy places for Buddhists. Located on the southern outskirts of Xian City (China).the largest musical fountain in Asia.


Volcano Fountain (Abu Dhabi)

The fountain 80 feet high was built like a circle pyramid , with the four steps up the side of the six platforms to the fountain. In the afternoon, the fountain was turned into the show with colored light as the water flows downward.

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courtesy of http://www.aidan.co.uk

Magic Fountain of Montjuic (Barcelona)

Magic fountain of Montjuic is a color spectacular game, light, movement, music and water acrobatics in Barcelona. Located in placa d'Espanya and the National Palau, the magic fountain attracts thousands of tourists every night.

Fountain of Wealth (Singapore)

Fountain of Wealth located underground in the largest shopping malls in Singapore Suntec City and is the famous and the largest fountain in the world. Take the Hindu philosophy, about wealth and life symbol. Made of bronze, and consists of a circle with 66 meters long, which is assisted by four large pillars. Occupied area 1683 meters (5521 ft), with a height of 13.8m (45.2 ft). This fountain can shoot water reaches of 30 meters height.


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Fountains of Bellagio (Las Vegas)

Las Vegas ont only a casino city. But we can see many attraction here. One of the attraction is Fountains of Bellagio. This is a large fountain with performances involving light and music.The show is carried out every 30 minutes in the afternoon and early evening, and every 15 minutes from 8 AM until the early hours. Movement of water is set to follow the music. like, " Time to Say Goodbye " by Sarah Brightman and Andrea Bocelli, " My Heart Will Go On " by Celine Dion and "Fly Me To The Moon ' by Frank Sinatra. with 4500 lights, estimated need a cost around $50 million.


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Emaar Water Spectacle (Dubai)

This is the world largest fountain in Dubai. With the magical light and sound. With over 900 ft or 275 meters in length. It calculated 25% larger than Fountains at Bellagio in Las Vegas. The water shoot over 500 ft or 150 meters.Wow....amazing fountain.


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If you have ever go to this place. please comment and share for us. I think it become wonderful experience. 


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Research Analyst  says:
3 months ago

The Emaar Water Spectacle (Dubai)is simply breathtaking, wow what a wonderful collection of fountains, they are so beautiful. Another favorite is the Peterhof Fountain the one where its a gold merman holding open the mouth of a fish and the water is shooting straight up in the air, simply awesome.

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breakfastpop  says:
3 months ago

Wonderful fountains, wonderful hubs, thank you.

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BkCreative  says:
3 months ago

I've had the pleasure of walking around the wealth fountain in Singapore. Before it shoots up two stories you can enter on the first floor and walk around and encourage (wealth) - I did - and take pictures. Lovely.

I've seen many fountains around the world - and loved them all. Thank you!

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AllMomNeeds2know  says:
3 months ago

What an interesting article. I have just toured the world in a short time. I never realized there were so many fantastic fountains. I have visited the Trevi fountain. They all look spectacular! Thanks...

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Veronica Allen  says:
3 months ago

Great hub! I love water fountains. I think that they add so much charm. Thanks for sharing them with us.

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prasetio30  says:
3 months ago

Thanks to all the comment. thanks for BkCreative and AllMomNeeds2know who had visited some of those fountain. it was great experience.

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Hello, hello,  says:
3 months ago

Thank you for sharing all theses fantastic pictures. Just to see the pictures is an experience. Thank you.

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lyricsingray  says:
3 months ago

wow, no doubt

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prasetio30  says:
3 months ago

thanks Hello and lyricssingray. I hope you enjoy the picture above.

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febriedethan  says:
3 months ago

The Dubai's is my favorite. Another creative and cool hub :)

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prasetio30  says:
3 months ago

thanks Febrie. Dubai has spectacular fountain.

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Waren E  says:
3 months ago

Those picture are refreshing prasetio30,

thanks for sharing!: )

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prasetio30  says:
3 months ago

Your Welcome!

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Kebennett1  says:
3 months ago

How beautiful and very interesting. I have seen the Bellagio and Singapore fountains. They are breathtaking. Your pictures are wonderful.

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prasetio30  says:
3 months ago

thanks for share your experience visiting both Fountain. It was great Kebennett.

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BODYandSOUL  says:
3 months ago

Oh I just can't pick one. All were beautiful and captivating!

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prasetio30  says:
3 months ago

thanks. I hope you enjoy this hub and the picture also.

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lovelights  says:
2 months ago

Wow... absolutely stunning. Very informative article you have here, and very well-written. How do you get the photos within the article. I'm new here. lol

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prasetio30  says:
2 months ago

Thanks lovelights. I am glad you visit this hub. I collect from many source and active to browse. So, I'll try to give the best information and the picture also.

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Isabellas  says:
2 months ago

This is a very beautiful and well done hub! Love all the wonderful pictures!

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prasetio30  says:
2 months ago

Thanks Isabellas for comment. I hope you enjoy those picture.

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stars439  says:
2 months ago

very nice. world is filled with marvels. god bless

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prasetio30  says:
2 months ago

thanks stars, it looks so wonderful.

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maryladd  says:
2 months ago

I have never seen so beautiful a fountain. Your photos and article was wonderful thanks, maryladd

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prasetio30  says:
2 months ago

your welcome maryladd. I am glad you like this hub.

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agusfanani  says:
2 months ago

We have a dancing fountain at Monas, Indonesia, but I'm not sure if it's beauty competes those in your hub.

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prasetio30  says:
2 months ago

Thanks Agus, As Indonesian people I always appreciate something in my own country. thanks for comment.

franki79  says:
2 months ago

Beautiful hub, breathtaking pics

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prasetio30  says:
2 months ago

thanks franki for comment,

marivel  says:
2 months ago

its so beautyful in the abudabi fountain

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prasetio30  says:
2 months ago

thanks marivel for supporting this hub.

Jewels profile image

Jewels  says:
2 months ago

What a fantastic idea for a hub. I love fountains.

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prasetio30  says:
2 months ago

thanks Jewel, I am glad you like this hub.

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