Basilica Palladiana
by croisbeauty
Basilica as defined by Palladio himself means a court as known in Roman times, and the influence his visits to Rome had on the young architect are obvious in the regular arches and spaces so reminiscent of the Colosseum. Each arch is supported by a massive square pillar flanked by two semi-columns and two further small columns. The two series of loggia go right round the dome and have narrow balconies. See the porticos of the Basilica Palladiana, take a break here during the hot summer days or warm evenings.
Palladio and his work - Loggia Bernarda
by croisbeauty
Loggia Bernarda or Loggia del Capitanio, now the home of the town council, is located on Piazza dei Signori, facing the Basilica Palladiana. It was designed by Palladio as the official residence of the Capitanio, a military authority instituted by the Venetian government.
Started in 1571 the building has just three arches suported by strongly built pillars in unfaced brick, a clear sign of the master of work, whereas other fancier parts of the building, the stonework and balustrades, point to the fact that during construction Palladio was away in Venice.
The side of the building nearest Contra del Monte has a single arch and statues, as well as a stucco showing the victory of the Venetian fleet over the Turks in the battle of Lepanto (1571).
Loggia Valmarana
by iandsmith
This UNESCO Heritage listed building is the Palladian Loggia of the Conti Valmarana.
Located in a corner of the Giardini Salvi it is invariably photographed reflected in the waters of the Seriola. The hexastyle Dorian loggia is crowned by a triangular pediment. It is an interesting example of a building by an artist who always followed the teaching of Andrea Palladio and, it appears, also of Leonardo Valmarana himself.
The Valmarana family, a wealthy lot from Venice, own other landmarks in Vicenza such as La Rotonda and the villa on the hill where Tiepolo's frescoes are. Right next to the park where this shot was taken is the entrance to the old town of VIcenza through the Porta Castello.
Loggia Valmarana
by croisbeauty
Loggia Valmarana is situated in Giardino Salvi, the park first laid out in 1552 by Count Giacomo di Valmarana, modified in 1826 and extended in 1845.
The park is open to the public since 1907 and it is bound on two sides by the Seriola stream, and has two beautiful lodges. The one on the picture is Loggia Valmarana by Palladio and built right on the stream of Seriola.
Palazzo Porto-Breganze
by Diana75
An example of late Gothic style, Palazzo Porto-Breganze, has a typical Venetian facade adorned with arches and quadrifora and a marble portal from 1481 and made by Lorenzo da Bologna.
Address: Contra' Porti, 17 - 36100 - Vicenza (VI)
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Classic Ionic columns at the rear
Entry
Explanation of the structure
panoramnic view of the stage setting
