monticello
states: [usa]
category: cultural
year: 1987
location: Virginia
region: Europe and North America
latitude/longitude: 38.0327777800, -78.5038888900
last visited: 2016
unesco id: 442
world heritage site: 442
Monticello and the University of Virginia, a UNESCO World Heritage site in the United States, represent exceptional examples of neoclassical architecture designed by Thomas Jefferson, the third U.S. President. Monticello, Jefferson’s self-designed home, showcases his innovative ideas with features like the octagonal dome and sustainable estate planning. The University of Virginia, founded by Jefferson in 1819, integrates a unique “academical village” layout, blending student living and learning spaces with the iconic Rotunda inspired by the Roman Pantheon. Together, they highlight Jefferson’s vision of education, democracy, and architectural ingenuity.
