Palladian
adjective
Pal·la·di·an
pə-ˈlā-dē-ən 
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: of or relating to a revived classical style in architecture based on the works of Andrea Palladio
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Le Graal is in the process of restoring a Relais & Spa on Lake Garda, in a sprawling Palladian villa.
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Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 4 Feb. 2026
Unfortunately, the Palladian home is not open to the general public.
—Kayla Keegan, PEOPLE, 1 Feb. 2026
Considered to be one of Ireland’s finest Palladian mansions, the estate is said to have been inspired by Buckingham Palace.
—Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes.com, 7 Jan. 2026
Its key features were Palladian proportions – measurements rooted in classical Roman architecture – and an emphasis on balance, simplicity and patriotic motifs.
—R. Grant Gilmore Iii, The Conversation, 24 Oct. 2025
Spanning a total of six stories, including a basement, the towering structure is distinguished by a stately brick and limestone façade accented with Palladian windows.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 8 Apr. 2025
Next up is the reopening of the wonky Palladian wonder that is Penicuik House.
—Liam Hess, Vogue, 31 Mar. 2025
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Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 4 Feb. 2026
Unfortunately, the Palladian home is not open to the general public.
—Kayla Keegan, PEOPLE, 1 Feb. 2026
Considered to be one of Ireland’s finest Palladian mansions, the estate is said to have been inspired by Buckingham Palace.
—Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes.com, 7 Jan. 2026
Its key features were Palladian proportions – measurements rooted in classical Roman architecture – and an emphasis on balance, simplicity and patriotic motifs.
—R. Grant Gilmore Iii, The Conversation, 24 Oct. 2025
Spanning a total of six stories, including a basement, the towering structure is distinguished by a stately brick and limestone façade accented with Palladian windows.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 8 Apr. 2025
Next up is the reopening of the wonky Palladian wonder that is Penicuik House.
—Liam Hess, Vogue, 31 Mar. 2025
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“Palladian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Palladian. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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