On this day in history: death of Andrea Palladio
Andrea Palladio, one of the most influential architects in history, died on 19 August 1580 in Vicenza. His work changed how buildings were designed across Europe and, later, America. Palladio was born in Padua in 1508 to a miller’s family. He trained as a stonemason before moving into architecture. His practical knowledge of stonework shaped […]
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