University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia, USA

Nov 6, 2025 | School, USA: Virginia

The University of Virginia (UVA), founded by Thomas Jefferson in 1819 in Charlottesville, was created to embody his vision of higher education based on reason and public service rather than religion. 1102

University of Virginia: Charlottesville, VA
Date Picture Taken: July 2025

Jefferson personally designed the campus, centered around the Rotunda and Academical Village, reflecting classical architecture and Enlightenment ideals.

It was one of the first universities in the United States to offer elective courses and to separate church from education. Today, UVA is a UNESCO World Heritage Site—along with Monticello—recognized for its architectural harmony and lasting influence on American education.

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A church located just outside the university grounds.

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The iconic Rotunda building of the university

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The rotunda building from the side

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The view of the garden from the Rotunda building

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I walked to the garden and looked back at the Rotunda building from there.

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Walked to the far side of the garden, away from the Rotunda building, by using the walkway in front of the side buildings.

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The building at the other end of the garden facing the Rotunda

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I turned around and looked back at the Rotunda building; from here, I could see the dome clearly.

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I walked closer to the Rotunda building to get a better view for a picture.

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Then came back to the building at the other end of the garden.

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Took another look at the rotunda building

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Then I walked to the other part of the university

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Libraries

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University Chapel

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Then I came back to the front side of the Rotunda building.

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A street next to the university

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The entrance of the university

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From the university, I went to the Charlottesville Historic District

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Charlottesville City Hall

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