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Charlottesville, Virginia
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The University of Virginia, along with Monticello, was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987 due to its architectural significance and historical importance.
Thomas Jefferson, the third President of the United States, designed the original campus, known as the Academical Village, which reflects his vision of an ideal educational environment.
The university's honor system, established in 1842, is one of the oldest in the country and relies on students to uphold a community of trust by not lying, cheating, or stealing.
The Rotunda, a central building on campus, was inspired by the Pantheon in Rome and serves as a symbol of Jefferson's belief in the importance of knowledge.
Edgar Allan Poe, the famous American writer, briefly attended the University of Virginia in 1826 before financial difficulties forced him to leave.
The Lawn rooms, part of Jefferson's Academical Village, are coveted student residences that are awarded based on merit and contribution to the university community.
The university was founded by Thomas Jefferson in 1819, making it one of the oldest public universities in the United States.
In 1895, a fire destroyed the Rotunda's interior, leading to a major reconstruction overseen by architect Stanford White.
