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From the public wishing fountains found in many city squares to the grand water shows in places like Las Vegas and Dubai, water fountain displays are aesthetic marvels that tend to draw large, admiring crowds. In the days of the ancient Romans, gravity-fed fountains served as an important source of bathing, washing and drinking water for the public. Today, sophisticated fountain pumps power water fountain displays. The Trevi Fountain in Rome is a prime example of how modern pumping technology has interacted with classical design to preserve an artifact of Post-Renaissance Rome. An icon of Baroque era architecture and a symbol of Roman mythology, the Trevi fountain is arguably the most famous fountain display in the world. Artisans refurbished the deteriorated surface and engineers installed recirculating pumps in 1998. The pumps ensure that the Trevi will continue to dazzle modern audiences for many years to come. (more…)