Design art does not stand still, and many summer cottages are decorated with decorative grottoes. They give the area mystery and mystery, as well as 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.
The meaning of the word "grotto"
According to the dictionaries, the 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 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 can not enter it). As an additional decor, the design is decorated with a small waterfall.
But between these two concepts (cave and grotto) there are obvious differences. Typically, caves appear in the earth's crust as a result of exposure to water currents. They can have narrow passages that connect into long scattered corridors. They have from one to several exits to the outside. Today, some caves find ancient cave paintings carved by ancient people. But the grotto is something else. It usually has a wide entrance. Although it can go underground, its length is small. In addition, inside a regular cave there may be a grotto. Pilgrims who travel to such places could notice how, after narrow cave manholes, a large hall suddenly appeared, which is called the grotto.
Biggest grotto
In size, these places may differ from each other. The largest main grotto was found. This place is located in the Chinese cave of Mao Rum. Its size was measured by a special laser unit. The result is 10.78 million m 3 . Interestingly, the entrance to this monastery was located under water. It is inferior in volume to the Sarawak grotto, which is located in Malaysia. But although it is smaller in volume, its area is considered larger than in Mao Rum.
Salt grottoes
Today, such a form of relaxation as visiting
salt caves is common
. This procedure is called halotherapy. At the moment, it is easy to get a ticket to the salt underground grotto. Being there brings healing to the body, which often suffers from colds, allergies, sleep disorders, and many other problems. Such grottoes are equipped with advanced technologies to make it more pleasant for guests to take a therapeutic course.
Grottoes in the interior
Today, artificial grottoes are often built in parks and in private areas. Usually they resemble a large hill with natural stone masonry. On the slope of the grotto you can make a small ascent. This design allows you to visually change the landscape, give nature a new look. The grotto is often decorated with a small waterfall, which creates additional magic. Design can be made by specialized design companies. If you want to make such a design, you can do it yourself, while not requiring a lot of financial costs. But the grotto looks original and expensive. It is important to note that for small areas such structures are most likely not suitable, since they take up a lot of space. Also, before proceeding with the independent construction of the grotto, it is important to think about whether this idea will fit into the interior of the site.
But, besides decorating the garden, the grotto is suitable for decorating a room interior. 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 water with decomposition products (for example, unlike snags), and fish like to explore them. It is also important that by connecting a little imagination, such a “home” grotto can be constructed on its own.