Palladio's Villas

Palladio's Villas are a series of elegant Italian countryside homes designed by the Renaissance architect Andrea Palladio. Built between the 15th and 17th centuries, these villas blend classical architecture with practicality, serving as both luxurious retreats and functional farmhouses. Palladio’s designs emphasize symmetry, proportion, and harmony with the landscape, often featuring grand entrances, balanced facades, and central courtyards. They reflect ideals of order and beauty, influencing Western architecture for centuries and representing the cultural and civic values of the Italian Renaissance.