UVA Rotunda and Central Grounds
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Locality: Charlottesville City University of Virginia University Avenue Charlottesville, VA 22903 The original Grounds of the University, including the Rotunda and the Lawn, were designed by Jefferson to be what he called an "Academical Village." The Academical Village includes a rectangular, terraced green space known as the Lawn; two parallel rows of buildings, the Pavilions, connected by colonnaded walkways and student rooms; and the Rotunda, which closes off the north end of the Lawn. The Rotunda, a half-scale interpretation of the Pantheon in Rome, is the signature landmark of the University and its Dome Room originally housed the University library. The Pavilions are in the Federal style and no two are alike. Conducted tours of the Rotunda are offered daily at 10:00am and 11:00am.; 2:00pm, 3:00pm and 4:00pm. No admission charge. Closes for 3 weeks at Christmas time and during graduation in May. Accessibility: 
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