Andrea Palladio

Andrea Palladio (November 30, 1508 – August 19, 1580) was an Italian architect. He was born in Padua and died at Maser, near Treviso. He worked in and around Venice. He was influenced by Greek and Roman architecture. He influenced architects for centuries.

Andrea Palladio
Born	November 30, 1508 Padua, Italy
Died	August 19, 1580 Maser, Italy
Nationality	Italian
Occupation	Architect
Known for	Villa Capra "La Rotonda" Basilica Palladiana Church of San Giorgio Maggiore

He wrote several books about architecture. His most famous buildings are: Villa Barbaro, Villa Capra "La Rotonda", Basilica Palladiana, Church of San Giorgio Maggiore, Il Redentore, and Teatro Olimpico.

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  Andrea Palladio

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  Basilica Palladiana

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  Palazzo del Capitanio

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  Palazzo Chiericati

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  Teatro Olimpico

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  San Giorgio Maggiore

Andrea Palladio Media

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  One of the first works by Palladio, Villa Godi (begun 1537)

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  Hall of the Muses of the Villa Godi (1537–1542)

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  Villa Piovene at Lonedo di Lugo di Vicenza, Italy.

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  Villa Pisani, Bagnolo (1542)

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  Palazzo Thiene (1542–1558), (begun by Giulio Romano, revised and completed by Palladio)

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  Ground floor and entrance stairway of the Basilica Palladiana

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  Upper level loggia of the Basilica Palladiana

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  Palazzo del Capitaniato (1565–1572)