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Fans of Classicism and Palladianism ~ tour to Ireland in Sept.

  • 1.  Fans of Classicism and Palladianism ~ tour to Ireland in Sept.

    Posted 05-14-2012 12:09 PM

    Palladio at Large: The Irish Story

    Classical Architecture and Palladianism in Georgian Ireland
    September 10-18, 2012

    Join the Virginia Society of the American Institute of Architects, the Center for Palladian Studies in America, and the Virginia Center for Architecture for an eight-day tour exploring Irish Palladianism and Classicism. Centered in Dublin, with two days in Northern Ireland, experience a comprehensive overview of the distinctive character of classical architecture in Ireland and the emergence of Irish Palladianism in the public and private buildings of the Georgian era with extensive explorations.

    Highlights include:

    • Trinity College
    • Leinster House
    • Dublin Castle
    • Powerscourt and Russborough House
    • Casino at Marino
    • Florence Court and Castlecoole 
    For more information or to register, visit http://www.aiava.org/featured/society-launches-tour-exploring-irish-palladianism/ 


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    Director of Marketing and Communications
    Virginia Society AIA
    Richmond VA
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