Esther M. Zimmer Lederberg
Villa Petraia (1599): Geometric gardens, pergolas, etc.

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Here we can see two large square compartments, each compartment bisected with perpendicular avenues, both large square compartments are symmetrically located to the left and right of the major straight avenue. Furthermore, each major square compartment has a circular pergola at its center, and a large concentric circular pergola that is at the boundary of each large square compartment. In addition, there is symmetry in that the garden described above is in the foreground, but behind this is a rectangular walled area containing the palace which commands the garden allowing an elevated view from the palace windows. Surrounding the palace one can see three compartmented areas, subdivided into four smaller quadrants, with a nested concentric square within each compartment. An avenue behind, and behind the avenue are four more rectangular compartments. Plants abound everywhere.

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