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La Rotonda – An icon of Palladianism

July 12, 2017 By Helen Page

La Rotonda, Vicenza

La Rotonda is a representation of Palladio's ideals of the perfect villa: In the words of Andrea Palladio, the La Rotonda site “is one of the most pleasing and delightful that one could find because it is on top of a small hill which is easy to ascend; on one side it is bathed by the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sightseeing Tagged With: La Rotonda, palladian architecture, Palladio, Vicenza, villa almerico capra valmarana

Teatro Farnese – Parma’s Impressive Farnese Theatre

September 13, 2016 By Helen Page

Teatro Farnese, Parma

Teatro Farnese was based on the design of Palladio's Teatro Olimpico in Vicenza: An article I read recently about Vincenza and its impressive Palladio palaces and monuments reminded me of our visit to the Teatro Farnese in Parma. The Farnese Theatre is one of the breathtaking sites in Parma … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sightseeing Tagged With: farnese theatre, Palladio, parma theatres, teatro farnese, verdi festival

In Venice’s shadow: Vicenza, “Pearl of the Renaissance”

September 8, 2016 By Naomi Elster

Vicenza

Andrea Palladio's home town has more than his sublime architecture going for it I may never have discovered the small, charming city of Vicenza had I not been working in such close proximity to it, something which would have been an injustice to the city and a loss to myself. There are … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Destinations Tagged With: Basilica Palladiana, La Rotonda, Palladio, Teatro Olympico, veneto, Vicenza

Venetian Art and Artists

March 22, 2012 By Tony Page

Venetian Art and Artists: where to find them, events and exhibitions Where to find the Art | Calendar of Exhibitions | Art Links Where to find the Art Venice has many interesting art galleries, museums and churches where you can see some marvellous and frequently world-renowned works of … [Read more...]

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