“In his creations, we can find all the features, merits and qualities required of good architecture, namely, solidity, comfort, decorum, organisation,
layout, proportion and constantly desirable and precious beauty.”

— Ottavio Bertotti Scamozzi,1719-1790, architect of Vicenza, admirer and follower of Palladio. Publisher of the monumental critical work entitled “Le fabbriche e i disegni di Andrea Palladio” (The buildings and drawings of Andrea Palladio)

Andrea Palladio remains one of the greatest architects of the Renaissance and his influence is still very much alive today.

In Venice, Vicenza and the Veneto countryside, we can find examples of his work. Dozens of magnificent villas and splendid buildings are his most beautiful legacy.

You may like to dedicate days to Palladio alone, or go on other visits and tours to enjoy a sample of his architecture. The best thing about his buildings is that they are located in different places, in the countryside and in cities. At that time, art saw no boundaries: it could be found in public buildings and country residences, churches and noble buildings.

Here is a list of the villas in country villages that are definitely worth a visit: