Water games
Landscape terms
Special devices that appeared in the parks and gardens of the early Baroque. They were intended to spray thin streams of water on unsuspecting visitors.
Glossary of terms
A reference section with categories and short explanations.
Waterfall
Landscape terms
A natural or artificially constructed descending stream of water between two bodies of water at different levels. Installed in gardens and parks on changes of relief. Especially characteristic of romantic landscape-style parks (Alupka, Sof…
Winter garden
Landscape terms
A large glazed room or part of a room for growing exotic plants. It is furnished with pools, sculptures, and fountains.