Rococo and late Baroque century architecture Architecture of Italy

the rococo basilica of superga near turin.

the original work of late baroque , rococo architecture palazzina di caccia di stupinigi (hunting lodge of stupinigi), dating 18th century. featuring highly articulated plant based upon saint andrew s cross, designed filippo juvarra, built basilica di superga, near turin.

in same period, in veneto there rapprochement palladian themes, evident in villa pisani @ stra (1721) , san simeone piccolo church in venice (completed in 1738).

in rome, last chapter of baroque season has significant achievements in major urban improvements spanish steps , trevi fountain, while façade of san giovanni in laterano alessandro galilei, has more austere, classical traits.

in kingdom of naples, architect luigi vanvitelli began in 1752 construction of palace of caserta. in large complex, grandiose baroque style interiors , gardens opposed more sober building envelope, seems anticipate motifs of neoclassicism. gigantic size of palace echoed albergo reale dei poveri (royal hospice poor) in naples, built in same years ferdinando fuga.