Fontana dell'Organo, Renaissance fountain in Villa d'Este, Tivoli, Italy
The Fontana dell'Organo features a massive masonry arch containing a water reservoir and hydraulic machinery that powers a complex musical mechanism.
Construction of this engineering marvel began in 1566 under French engineer Luc Leclerc, with his nephew Claude Venard developing the water organ system.
The fountain performs four Renaissance musical pieces through its 144 pipes, connecting architecture, water engineering, and musical arts in a single creation.
Visitors can experience musical performances from the fountain during scheduled times throughout the day, with each performance lasting approximately four minutes.
The water flows through specific channels and whirlpools to separate air and water, driving a wheel that sends air through organ pipes to create music.
Location: Rome
Creator: Pirro Ligorio
GPS coordinates: 41.90069,12.48575
Latest update: March 6, 2025 01:41
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