1. Columns: Neoclassical colonnades are characterized by tall, slender columns that typically extend for the full height of the structure.
2. Entablatures: The frieze, cornice, and architrave entablature elements are often used to divide and accentuate the columns along the facade.
3. Symmetry: Neoclassical colonnades are often constructed with perfectly symmetrical proportions, with equal numbers of column bays on each side of a central entrance.
4. Pediments: The triangular pediments situated above the columns are often richly decorated with sculptural or relief ornamentations.
5. Sculpture: The use of decorative sculpture is a typical feature of Neoclassical architecture, often displayed in bas-reliefs and ornate carvings.
6. Simple color schemes: Neoclassical buildings are often painted in subdued color schemes with white or cream being the most commonly used color.
7. Ornate moldings: Intricate moldings and detailing are used extensively in Neoclassical colonnades, particularly around the doors and windows.
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