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Overview of the events of 1763 in architecture
The year 1763 in architecture involved some significant architectural events and new buildings.
Events
Buildings and structures
Buildings opened
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May 14 –
Nuovo Teatro Pubblico in
Bologna, designed by
Antonio Galli Bibiena, opened.
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July 24 –
Požega Cathedral,
Požega, Croatia, consecrated.
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December 2 –
Touro Synagogue,
Newport, Rhode Island, designed by
Peter Harrison, dedicated.
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St Cecilia's Hall in
Edinburgh, Scotland, designed by
Robert Mylne, opened.
Buildings completed
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Börringe Castle, Sweden.
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- Church of St. Mary Magdalene,
Croome, Worcestershire, England, designed by "
Capability Brown" (exterior) and
Robert Adam (interior).
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Clérigos Church tower,
Porto, Portugal.
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St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church (Philadelphia), Pennsylvania.
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Villa Albani in Rome, designed by
Carlo Marchionni, is substantially completed.
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Donnington Grove in Berkshire, England, designed by John Chute, is built.
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Theater am Kärntnertor in Vienna, rebuilding by
Nicolò Pacassi is completed.
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Present Use Storehouse (No. 11),
Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, England, is built.
Births
Deaths
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