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Spread over 5,000 acres (2023.428 hectares), Monticello is one of the most well-known attractions in the region. Designed and built by the third president of the United States, Thomas Jefferson himself, this courtly edifice is lodged on the fringes of Charlottesville. Monticello’s design was heavily influenced by elements of the Italian Renaissance architecture, while also featuring Neoclassical and Palladian architectural styles. Among other crops, the plantation saw the cultivation of wheat and tobacco on a large scale. Skirted by winding, unpaved paths and wide expanses of delightful gardens, Monticello sits in stark contrast, and yet blends in with its ethereal, verdant surrounds. Steeped deep in antiquity and a strong sense of presidential heritage, Monticello also doubles as a museum and a research institute. Built in 1772, and now governed by the Thomas Jefferson Foundation (TJF), Monticello is now designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Home to the fifth president of the United States, James Monroe’s Ash Lawn is an historical estate spread over 535 acres (216.51 hectares). Boasting of various structures including a smokehouse, an ice house and a front porch, the historical house was built in 1799 and was even a flourishing plantation. Governed by the College of William and Mary, the alma mater of James Monroe, Ash Lawn is now a part of the National Register of Historic Places.

One of the longest pedestrian malls in the country, the Historic Downtown Mall is a must-visit during your time in the city. Not only does the mall boast of a number of stores catering to people of all ages and budgets, but one can also find a number of restaurants to satiate the appetite after a day spent shopping. An indoor ice skating rink and a discovery museum for children can also be found here, making Historic Downtown Mall a great place to spend some time with you family. Art galleries and theaters are also on-site, perfect for those who are culturally inclined. Whether you want to shop for goodies for your kitchen, or simply want to immerse yourself in the local culture, then a visit to the Historic Downtown certainly won’t disappoint.

Founded by Thomas Jefferson, the University of Virginia was established in 1819 and is one of the only collegiates in the country to be designated a UNESCO world heritage site. Boasting of a student population that comprises of people from all over the United States as well as from more than 100 countries, the university is known for everything from academic records and research to athletics. Spread over 1682 acres (680.68 hectares), the university is not only a prominent landmark but also a must-visit during your time in the city.

Claimed to be the city's first church, Christ Church was built in 1820 and continues its service to the community to this day. A classic example of 19th century architecture, the vintage limestone structure stands out among the rest of the street's more modern buildings. Inside the church is a site of serenity, with its lengthy single aisle, stained glass, high ceiling and wooden beams evoking a sense of nostalgia of the late 19th century.

The Rotunda is the centerpiece of Jefferson's Academical Village, the core of the modern-day University of Virginia. Jefferson believed that education was a process with no end, and that interaction was a must between students and professors even outside the classroom. To aid in the realization of this vision, Jefferson designed a new educational institution that would function like a village, centered around a large open space where students and scholars may live alongside one another. While the Academical Village remains the historical, architectural and educational core of the campus, the Rotunda has come to be one of the University's most iconic symbols. Completed in 1826, the Rotunda was fashioned after the Pantheon in Rome and is a grand example of Neoclassical design. Over the years, the Rotunda has been altered greatly, especially following the fire that ravaged the building in 1895. The Rotunda, as it stands today, is a melange of Jefferson's original design and the work of the architect, Stanford White. Together with the other buildings of the Academical Village and Monticello, the Rotunda has been recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Guided tours of the Rotunda are offered during the academic year daily at 10a, 11a and 2p starting in the Rotunda's Lower East Oval Room.