Design art does not stand still, and many suburban areas are decorated with decorative grottoes. They give the area mystery and mystery, and also decorate it. But some do not fully understand what it is. Many people think that a grotto is a cave or a mound of stones. Therefore, it is worth understanding what this concept means and where it occurs in our lives.
Meaning of the word "grotto"
According to dictionaries, a grotto is a small cave with a wide entrance. He often "goes" underground. In addition, this can be called a more voluminous space in the cave, which begins after the narrow passages. Also today, this concept includes a small decorative structure for decorating parks. It is laid out artificially in the form of a cave (you cannot enter it). As an additional decoration, the design is decorated with a small waterfall.
But there are obvious differences between these two concepts (cave and grotto). Typically, caves appear in the earth's crust as a result of the impact of water flows. They may have narrow passages that connect into long, scattered corridors. They have from one to several exits to the outside. Today in some caves they findancient rock paintings carved by ancient people. But the grotto is something else. It usually has a wide entrance. Although it may go underground, its extent is small. In addition, a grotto can be located inside an ordinary cave. Pilgrims who travel to such places could notice how, after narrow cave manholes, a large hall suddenly appeared, which is called the grotto.
The biggest grotto
The size of these places may differ from each other. The largest grotto in terms of volume was found. This place is located in the Chinese cave Mao Rum. Its size was measured by a special laser machine. The result is 10.78 million m3. Interestingly, the entrance to this monastery is located under water. It is inferior in volume to the grotto of Sarawak, which is located in Malaysia. But although it is smaller in volume, its area is considered larger than in Mao Rum.
S alt Grottoes
Today, such a type of recreation as visiting s alt caves is common. This procedure is called halotherapy. At the moment, it is easy to get a ticket to the s alt underground grotto. Being there brings healing to the body, which often suffers from colds, allergies, sleep disorders and many other problems. These grottoes are equipped with cutting-edge technology to provide guests with a more enjoyable therapy experience.
Grottoes in the interior
Today, artificial grottoes are often built in parks and private areas. Usually they resemble a large hill with natural stone masonry. On the slope of the grottomake a little climb. This design allows you to visually change the landscape, give nature a new look. Often the grotto is decorated with a small waterfall, which creates additional magic. Specialized design companies can make the design. If you wish, you can make such a design on your own, and it will not require a lot of financial costs. But the grotto looks original and expensive. It is important to note that such structures are most likely not suitable for small areas, since they take up a lot of space. Also, before proceeding with the independent construction of the grotto, it is important to consider whether this idea will fit into the interior of the site.
But besides garden decoration, the grotto is suitable for indoor decoration. Of course, such a design will be in a small form, but it will create an amazing effect. Usually such "miniature" grottoes are suitable for decorating aquariums. They look spectacular, do not clog the water with decomposition products (for example, unlike driftwood), and the fish like to explore them. It is also important that, with a little imagination, such a “homemade” grotto can be constructed on your own.
