United States Virginia Charlottesville
Monticello
Historic home of the third U.S. President, iconic neoclassical architecture, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- 931 Thomas Jefferson Parkway
- (434) 984-9800
- http://www.monticello.org/
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Monticello, the legendary plantation house of Thomas Jefferson, is one of the most iconic World Heritage Sites in North America. Located in Charlottesville Virginia, it is a beautifully-preserved piece of American history and a testament to Jefferson's remarkable architectural and design skills. Visitors can explore the neoclassical structure, which blends European elegance with the natural beauty of the surrounding landscape, and take a glimpse into the life of one of America's founding fathers.
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Monticello Guides
World Heritage Sites in North America
seeker (Seeker Editors) Sprawling natural parks with unique wildlife, ancient and mysterious temples, world-renown monuments, and more- the continent of North America is one with a deep history to be uncovered. Explore some of humankind's most famous mysteries and witness nature's magnificence at these UNESCO designated world heritage sites across the massive continent.
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Shenandoah National Park: The Complete Guide for 2023
Read more...Less than two hours south of Washington, D.C, sits Shenandoah: 196,000-acres of craggy outcrops, rock bridges, cascading falls, and dense blue forests. At this US National Park, fox, black bear, deer and salamander thrive in the state-protected trees while campers and hikers adventure high atop the park’s Blue Ridge for fresh mountain breeze. This patch […]