Villa Rotonda

Renaissance Italian villa.

Overview

Villa Rotonda, using stone, is a 16th-century villa in Vicenza, Italy.

Core Characteristics

• Symmetrical, classical design.
• Porticos, central dome.
• Renaissance aesthetic.

Architectural Connections

• Historical: 16th century.
• Residential: Villa.
• Renaissance Architecture: Core movement.

Influence and Legacy

Designed by Andrea Palladio, Renaissance exemplar.

Related Concepts & Techniques

Stone Masonry (technique), Classicism (theory), Dome (element), Renaissance (movement)