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An infinity edge pool also goes by the name of negative edge, zero edge, infinity pool, disappearing edge, or vanishing edge pool. Infinity pools are simply swimming pools which give the illusion that they go on into the horizon, as if they go on forever. In reality, the water flows over one or more edges creating this ‘vanishing’ effect. The infinity pool design concept is said to have originated in France, where one of the first vanishing edge designs was utilized in the “Stag Fountain” at the Palace of Versailles in the early 1600s. Relaxing in this utter luxury is not cheap. Infinity pools are very expensive and require extensive structural, mechanical (hydraulic engineering) and architectural detailing. You will mostly run into these types of marvels at exotic resorts, exclusive estates, in advertisements and in other luxurious places. Lusting at these stunning images creates a desire for one. Below we have listed thirty jaw dropping infinity pools for your inspiration. Enjoy! Note: All images are linked to their source. Private Pool, Greece Casa de la Flora Alila Villas Soori, Bali, Indonesia Adult Infinity Pool @ St. Regis Punta Mita, Mexico Infinity Pool @ St. Lucia Infinity pool – Amalfi Coast, Italy Zihuatanejo Mexico Intercontinental Hotel – Fiji Divi Little Bay Beach Resort – St. Maarten Infinity pool at Saint John Mykonos in Greece Sheraton Waikiki – Hawaii Kandalama Hotel – Dambulla, Sri Lanka Southern California at Dusk Hacienda del Alamo complex, Spain The One & Only Resort Reethi Rah. Maldives Sha Wellness Clinic Pool, Spain Elounda Gulf Villas & Suites @ Crete Island The Infinity Pool, 56th floor of Marina Bay Sands Infinity Pool Alila Ubud Rangali Island Infinity Pool Marquis Los Cabos Shangri-la in Mactan Cebu, Philippines Golden Triangle Resort – Chiang Rai, Thailand Lake Manyara Serena Lodge – Tanzania, Africa Bali, Munduk Moding Plantation Bora Bora Infinity Beach Pool Bali Infinity Pool swimming to the edge of eternity. First Crescent Villa by SAOTA Ubud Hanging Gardens – Bali, Indonesia Tat Kuang Si Waterfall – Luang Prabang, Laos Check out more industrial based articles! 20 Valuable Treasures of Ceramic Art 5 Apple Concepts We Wish Were Real 30 Beautifully Complex Watch Designs 50 Unique and Unconventional Bookcase Designs 30 Adventurous Public Bench Designs Did you enjoy this collection? We would love to hear your feedback, so please don’t be shy to comment below! For more useful articles like this please don’t forget to subscribe to the RSS-feed and follow Inspirationfeed on Twitter + Facebook ! If you enjoyed the following article we humbly ask you to comment, and help us spread the word!