Monticello was the primary plantation of Thomas Jefferson, the third president of the United States, who began designing and building Monticello at age 26 after inheriting land from his father. Located just outside Charlottesville, Virginia, in the Piedmont region, the plantation was originally 5,000 acres, with extensive cultivation of tobacco and mixed crops, with labor by slaves.
The house is a significant example of neoclassical architecture, characterized by its unique octagonal dome and the incorporation of elements inspired by ancient Greek and Roman architecture. It features over 30 rooms, each methodically designed by Jefferson himself, and many of them filled with artifacts collected during his travels and time in office.
Monticello is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and operates today as a museum and educational institution. Visitors can tour the home, explore the plantation, and learn about Jefferson’s life, achievements, and the time he spent living there.
