City of Vicenza and the Palladian Villas of the Veneto

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City of Vicenza and the Palladian Villas of the Veneto: A Legacy of Classical Architecture

The City of Vicenza and the Palladian Villas of the Veneto, inscribed on the World Heritage List in 1994, stands as a testament to the enduring legacy of Andrea Palladio, one of the most influential architects in Western history. This Italian site encompasses not only the urban fabric of Vicenza but also a series of villas scattered across the Veneto region, each embodying Palladio's distinctive blend of classical Roman architecture and innovative design principles.

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UNESCO Description of the World Heritage Site

Founded in the 2nd century B.C. in northern Italy, Vicenza prospered under Venetian rule from the early 15th to the end of the 18th century. The work of Andrea Palladio (1508–80), based on a detailed study of classical Roman architecture, gives the city its unique appearance. Palladio's urban buildings, as well as his villas, scattered throughout the Veneto region, had a decisive influence on the development of architecture. His work inspired a distinct architectural style known as Palladian, which spread to England and other European countries, and also to North America.

Encyclopedia Record: City of Vicenza and the Palladian Villas of the Veneto

City of Vicenza and the Palladian Villas of the Veneto is a World Heritage Site in Italy, which protects buildings by the architect Andrea Palladio. UNESCO inscribed the site on the World Heritage List in 1994. At first the site was called "Vicenza, City of Palladio" and only buildings in the immediate area of Vicenza were included.

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