Monticello
- States
- United States
- Category
- Cultural
- Year
- 1987
- Location
- Virginia
- Region
- Europe & North America
- Coordinates
- 38.03277778, -78.50388889
- Last Visited
- 2016
- UNESCO ID
- 442
- WH 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.