Changes

Fountains have, even from their inception, been decorative and provided a relaxing and even spiritual connection to places. They became symbols of civic pride as well in ancient Greece. However, they were also important water sources for cities or major buildings such as palaces. Over the centuries, they have become more elaborate, even while largely loosing their function as sources of drinking water. NeverthelessThey are now often associated with large public spaces, they have largely retained their symbolic value for placessuch as parks or squares, where in particular cities such as Chicago, Rome, London, Paris and others todayprominently display these features.