I can't wait for the tongue-in-cheek title of this to get taken completely out of context by people who don't read the context before reacting. I mean, literally, I can't wait, it'll already be happening as you read this.

If I ever get rich, I’ll buy a massive gravity fountain just for you, Tom.

Note: "Wasserspiele" may translate to "water games", however is probably supposed to mean "water plays", as in theatre plays.

Fun Fact: It was common for Roman nobles to financially ruin themselves under extreme social pressure from city officials, other nobles, and the mob to construct massive public works similar to these. This is why roman cities, and especially Rome itself, were often filled with opulent public spaces. It is also why many of the greatest roman constructs were funded directly by the emperor: he was almost always the wealthiest "noble."

I like how the grand, meticulously carved statues proceed to make rubber chicken noises when water flows.

I'm on his side. Why waste money on a Yaht when you could build something for everyone to enjoy. I wish rich people built castles and palaces, too, honestly. Instead of these bland modern mansions. Come on, rich people. You've got money. Amaze me. Make something that will last centuries.

I find there is a significant lack of fountains in modern life.

Before the industrial age, the water features at the Palace of Versailles had so little pressure available that technicians had to individually switch features on and off depending on where the people where promenading to and which features were in their eyesight.

The artistic work here isn’t actually worthless in terms of helping humanity. Sure there are many things that could be more helpful, but turning things like this into public parks and centres could very easily improve the quality of life of people who live in or visit the area by adding a little bit of extra wonder and beauty, and can definitely improve mental health and well-being

It may just be me, but I love public gardens like these that bring tourists and locals out into the outdoors. It's a great way to protect nature while also showcasing art, I hope projects like this will continue existing for years to come.

"Maybe not fountains, maybe some other big physical art stuff..."

The engineering behind this is pure genius, the trumpet using the airflow from the water is ingenious. This is so cool.

Thank you my dude. This video was the last, and most vital clue to a mystery that I've been trying to solve for the greater part of my life. For over 30 years i have searched for evidence of this place, or at the very least, something extremely similar. I had only the fuzziest of memories to go off of. Memories of a brief segment featured in between shows i watched as a child. So thank you so much. I can finally prove after 3 decades that i wasn't crazy (at least about this) and that this place and others like it actually exist.

As a german, I can't fathom the fact that I just found out about this amazing place - and how 😀

Never heard of this place and looked it up because of this video... and this is about 1-2 hours by train from where I live.

incredible engineering. the fact that it is 300 years old is INCREDIBLE.

No your right, the money spent on projects like these back in the day went to local smiths, architects, masons, and landscapers. They were built to show of the engineering of the time, and for that purpose were built for the public.

Ive always been obsessed with fountains and water-features. They've always had a place in my heart, just watching the water flow down from the top. This entire park is a estimate to how easily entertained humans can be and I appreciate that.

My manager: “Sir you have enough money to donate to-“

I was not ready for the sound of those horns. Imagine being a well timed tourist there and not knowing what those are in the slightest.