16th Century
- 1590s – Bernini and Borromini are born.
- 1580s –
- 1570s –
- 1560s – work begins on the Villa Capra "La Rotonda".
- 1550s –
- 1540s –
- 1530s – Work begins on the Piazza del Campidoglio (Capitoline Hill), designed by Michelangelo.
- 1520s –
- 1510s – Construction begins on Chateau Chambord.
- 1500s – Andrea Palladio is born.
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