1570s in architecture
overview of architecture-related events during the 1570s
Buildings and structures
Buildings
1570–1575 – Palazzo Barbaran da Porto in Vicenza (in the Veneto), designed by Andrea Palladio, is built.
1571 – Buildings begun in 1568 are completed:
The Green Gate in Gdańsk, designed by Regnier (or Reiner) van Amsterdam.
The Hall of Antiquities (Antiquarium) in the Munich Residenz, designed by Wilhelm Egkl and Jacopo Strada.
1571–1572 – Loggia of Palazzo del Capitaniato in Vicenza, designed by Palladio, is built.
1572 – Humayun's Tomb in Delhi, designed by Mirak Mirza Ghiyas, is completed.
c. 1572 – Completion of work (part of main courtyard) at Villa Serego, Santa Sofia di Pedemonte in the province of Verona, designed by Palladio.
1573 – Construction of Mexico City Cathedral begins.
1574
The Selimiye Mosque (Edirne), designed by Mimar Sinan and begun in 1568, is completed.
Rebuilding of Castle Ashby House in England is begun.
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