Villa Rotonda is placed at the top of a hill in northern Italy. It is designed by Andrea Palladio and is one of the most recognizable buildings of the Renaissance. This building is also designed as a place for entertainment and is close to Vicenza. The building is unique because it does not only have one, but four facades. The design is symmetrical; a square plan in the middle and four porticos on each of the façades. Each of the porticos had pediments and they were each supported by six Ionic columns. The porticos have steps that could lead one up to the circular domed central hall. There is a dome in the middle of the building. The building is rotated 45 degrees to the south, so that each façade would gain some sun light.
