Explore the ancient ruins of Paestum, Italy, a once-glorious Greek city with well-preserved temples, standing as a testament ...

Known for the masterpieces of architect Andrea Palladio, Vicenza’s elegant villas, stunning views, and rich history make it ...

Greek Revival is a style of architecture inspired by the symmetry, proportion, simplicity, and elegance of the ancient Greek temples of 5th century B.C. In the United States, Greek Revival reached ...

The ancient Roman architect Vitruvius defined the principles of strength, utility, and beauty with his monumental work, 'De ...

KS2 History: Ancient Greece. A short animation for children aged 7 - 11 exploring Ancient Greek architecture, statues, theatre and culture. BBC Teach.

Like in classical Greek architecture, columns support three horizontal elements: the cornice, frieze and architrave, which make up what’s known as the entablature.

Examples of Classical Revival architecture around Lancaster County, from the time period 1820-1850, are scarce but very distinctive. See some examples by clicking on the arrows to move through the ...