Harking back to the harmonious forms of ancient Greece and Rome, neoclassical architecture emerged in the mid-18th century, a marked contrast to over-the-top Baroque and Rococo styles. It is characterized by simplicity, symmetry, and grandeur, with towering columns, triangular pediments, and domed roofs among its most recognizable elements. It is a style that suits imposing public buildings very well—consider the U.S. Capitol, the Panthéon in Paris, or the Prado in Madrid. But it doesn’t have to be monumental to be beautiful, as these neoclassical homes from the AD archives prove. Take a tour of some of our favorites.