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Open to the public today, Monticello is both a typical example of a piedmont Virginia plantation in the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries and an idiosyncratic architectural essay by a man deeply influenced by the architecture of ancient Rome, Renaissance Italy, and contemporary France.
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Under Jefferson, Monticello’s 5,000 acres of land was run as a plantation. The first “version” of Monticello was built from 1768. Today’s incarnation mostly dates back to when it was renovated and extended between 1790 and 1809 after Jefferson’s return from Europe: various ideas about architecture Jefferson picked up from his time in France were in...
Monticello is open to visitors year round (although hours vary) – it’s accessible via guided tour only. Standard admission covers a ground floor tour, and allows you to wander through the grounds and outbuildings. If you want to see the full house, you’ll need to upgrade your ticket in advance: these more extensive tours are very popular. The price...
Monticello is about 5 miles northwest of Charlottesville: you’ll need to cross (or turn off) the I-64 at junction 121B, and head down Highway 20, before taking a left on Highway 53: it’s signed. There’s ample parking at Monticello itself. There’s no buses in this direction, but a cab from downtown Charlottesville shouldn’t be expensive: the journey...
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Learn about Thomas Jefferson, 3rd US President, & his influential role in shaping American history. Explore his life, his plantation, & his enduring legacy.
Dec 6, 2023 · He was also the Governor of Virginia, American minister to France, the first Secretary of State, the third president of the United States, and one of the most accomplished gentleman architects in American history.
Monticello is the only U.S. presidential and private home on the UNESCO World Heritage List. The designation’s “Statement of Significance” details Thomas Jefferson’s architectural ingenuity and use of neo-classical elements in creating both Monticello and the University of Virginia.
Thomas Jefferson’s beloved Monticello is one of the most well-known properties in America. On it, Jefferson tested and refined his ideas about science, education, agriculture, and architecture. Fun Facts. Thomas Jefferson was born in 1743 in central Virginia.
Place. Monticello reflected in a small pool in Charlottesville, Virginia. Quick Facts. Location: Charlottesville, VA. Significance: Home of Thomas Jefferson. Designation: National Historic Landmark. MANAGED BY: Thomas Jefferson's Monticello. President Thomas Jefferson sent a letter to Congress on January 18, 1803 from his home, Monticello.
