Beauty and Luck! The Fountain of Wealth
 
The Fountain of Wealth is located in the beautiful city of Suntec in Singapore. It is positioned within a commercial building complex and is the largest fountain in the world. The entire fountain is made of brushed bronze and is reminiscent of the bronze sculptures created by the ancient Romans and Greeks. The fountain has five parts. The base is made of four large tilted columns. These columns support a large bronze ring which has an outside circumference of 66 meters. Water sprays from the ring over a smaller fountain which is located in the center. The base of the Fountain of Wealth is approximately 1,683 square meters and is submerged into the cement foundation of the commercial building complex.
 
The fountain was the finishing feature of an elaborate architectural design that encompasses about five city blocks with each block as the home to a towering skyscraper.  Each of these buildings represents the fingers of the human hand, emerging from the ground and embracing Suntec City. The fountain forms the base or palm of the hand and completes the artistic masterpiece. The full effect of the fountain and surrounding architecture can only be seen from far above the cityscape. 
 
The Fountain of Wealth has been known to give good luck to locals and visitors alike.  Throughout the day the fountain is turned off and people are encouraged to place their hands in the tiny fountain that is in the center of the larger structure. Walking around the small fountain and touching the water is said to ensure wealth and success in the future. 
 
The nights are just as exciting in Suntec City. At dusk, the Fountain of Wealth is backlit by beautiful white lights which offer a romantic atmosphere that is perfect for a balmy evening walk. On weekends, the enormous outdoor fountain is the focal point of a modern laser show which never fails to entertain. The Fountain of Wealth is an elegant combination of water, texture, and modern structures which continue to draw thousands of visitors to Suntec City. It remains a national and cultural landmark of Singapore and a must see for anyone traveling to the Far East.
 
Stone by the Sea: The Gefion Fountain
 
The Gefion Fountain is one of Copenhagen’s most beloved monuments. It was designed and sculpted by Anders Bundgard (a Danish Artist during 1900s). The fountain was constructed in 1908 and was donated to the city of Copenhagen by the Carlsberg Foundation. The Gefion Fountain is located in the beautiful harbor of Copenhagen and is the largest monument in Denmark. It has a similar place in Copenhagen’s culture as does the Fontana di Trevi in Rome. Both fountains are used for wishing wells. 
 
The Gefion Fountain’s towering presence can be seen from the ends of distant piers which reach far into the ocean and by approaching ships. The intended location of the fountain was in front of Copenhagen’s city hall; however it was actually built near Kastellet, or The Citadel, along the coast.

 The design of the fountain was inspired by the creation story of Zealand, the island Copenhagen sits on. The myth states that Swedish King, Gylfe, promised to give Gefion, a Norse goddess, as much as land as she could plow in one day and one night.  Excited by the offer, she turned her four sons into oxen.  They plowed all day and all night eventually severing a piece of land which would eventually become Zealand.
 
The Gefion Fountain is a large statue that depicts the beautiful and strong goddess Gefion plowing the fields with her four sons in oxen form. She swings a large whip and stands on uneven earth. Water sprays out from under the oxen’s feet symbolizing the massive amounts of earth they moved in a single day. In 1999 the Gefion Fountain under went its first ever renovation 90 years after it was originally constructed, and it was reopened in September of 2004.
 
During renovations, the Gefion Fountain was fitted with large white lights which allow for the fountain to be illuminated at night. The lights breathe new life into the fountain and the mythology surrounding the goddess Gefion. It is a popular spot for an afternoon lunch or an evening adventure for visitors as well as locals. The fountain is reproduced on postcards, products, and services offered by the city of Copenhagen. The fountain remains one of the most visited destinations in Northern Europe and an unmistakable link to the mythological past of Denmark.
  

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