A - Palladio Classic tour |
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The architect Andrea Palladio, born in Padua in 1508 and whose parents were Marta and Pietro della Gondola, with his works are the symbol of elegance, harmony and constructive perfection. At the age of 16, he enrolled in the guild of masons. At the age of 22, he opened a shop. At 26 he married Allegradonna with whom he had 5 children: 4 males and one female, Those years were characterized by war and scarcity of labor. At the age of 30 he met the noble Giangiorgio Trissino who realized his artistic personality and who baptized him Palladio, by Pallade Athena, the goddess of the arts. He is particularly famous for his villas, but his churches and palaces are also numerous.
He made the renovation of the rooms of the Palazzo Ducale.
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