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Renaissance architecture is the European architecture of the period between the early 15th and early 16th centuries in different regions, demonstrating a conscious revival and development of certain elements of ancient Greek and Roman thought and material culture.
- St. Peter's Basilica. St. Peter’s Basilica is sometimes called the greatest of all Christian churches and one of the best examples of Renaissance architecture.
- The Sistine Chapel. The Sistine Chapel is a famous chapel in the Apostolic Palace in Vatican City. It is best known for its famous Renaissance frescoes by Michelangelo, namely on the ceiling.
- Palazzo Farnese. Palazzo Farnese, designed for the Farnese family in 1517, is sometimes called the ultimate example of High Renaissance architecture, or at least of Renaissance palazzos.
- Palazzo Medici Riccardi. The Palazzo Medici Riccardi is an important example of Renaissance architecture in Florence, Italy, designed for the famous Medici family.
- St. Peter’s Basilica – Vatican City (Rome, Italy) St, Peters basilica in Vatican City, is the world’s largest church and it’s the principal church for all of Catholicism.
- Florence Cathedral – Florence, Tuscany, Italy. Florence Cathedral is also known as the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, or Duomo di Firenze. It is by far the most incredible building in all of Florence.
- Piazza San Marco – Venice, Veneto, Italy. Venice, which was one of the original Italian Cities to adopt the style, is known for its many amazing Renaissance Buildings.
- El Escorial – San Lorenzo de El Escorial, Madrid, Spain. After Renaissance Architecture spread out of Italy and on to the rest of Europe the Kings of Spain began to favor this new and modern style.
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Nov 23, 2020 · The key features of Renaissance architecture are the use of the classical orders, mathematically precise ratios of height and width, symmetry, proportion, and harmony. Columns, pediments, arches, and domes are imaginatively used in buildings of all types.
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Renaissance architecture, style of architecture, reflecting the rebirth of Classical culture, that originated in Florence in the early 15th century and spread throughout Europe, replacing the medieval Gothic style.
