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What is the architectural style of Carlton House Terrace?

  • Neoclassical

  • Gothic

  • Baroque

  • Modern

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Neoclassical, the architectural style of Carlton House Terrace, is characterized by its inspiration from ancient Greek and Roman architecture. It features symmetrical facades, columns, pediments, and restrained ornamentation. The style emerged in the 18th century as a reaction against the elaborate Baroque and Rococo styles, and it sought to evoke the grandeur and simplicity of classical antiquity.
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