Monticello

Country estate of the 3rd US president Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826) near Charlottesville in the US state of Virginia. Here, he was engaged in agriculture and viticulture - by the way, using slaves. The building was constructed in classicistic style according to Jefferson's plans. The house is considered to be one of the most important buildings from the founding period of the United States. The furnishings of that time have been largely preserved, including its library and natural science collections. The residential and service buildings have also been largely preserved or reconstructed. Monticello has been depicted on the back of the American 5-cent piece (the so-called nickel) since 1938. The complex was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987, together with the University of Virginia, also designed by Jefferson. An AVA (wine-growing area) and a grape variety were also named after the estate.

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