Birthdate: November 30, 1508
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Padua, Italy
Died: August 19, 1580
Andrea Palladio was a renowned Italian Renaissance architect celebrated for his work in the Venetian Republic. He found inspiration in Roman and Greek architecture, particularly Vitruvius, and is a significant figure in architectural history. Palladio’s portfolio includes churches, palaces, and country houses, with his villas being his most iconic creations. His architectural principles, outlined in The Four Books of Architecture, garnered widespread recognition. Vicenza boasts 23 Palladio-designed structures, while the Veneto region showcases 24 Palladian villas, both recognized as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Palladio’s churches are also part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site “Venice and its Lagoon.”
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