PALLADIO, Andrea
(b. 1508, Padova, d. 1580, Maser)

Exterior view

c. 1537
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Villa Godi Malainverni, Lonedo di Lugo Vicentino

Located at a hill with a beautiful view, this villa was created by Palladio for the Vicenzan nobleman Girolamo Godi. It is the first villa designed by Palladio. It consists of a massive main body, with the middle portion of the façade set back considerably to make room for a monumental staircase that leads to a loggia with three arches. This façade does not yet have what will become the typical Palladian canon - a colonnade surmounted by a tympanum.

The interior was decorated with frescoes by Gualtiero Padovano, Battista Zelotti and Battista del Moro.