Jefferson's Virginia University

Jefferson designed this building in the image of the Pantheon. Behind the main building he designed what they still call the "lawn". He designed houses and dorms down both sides of the "lawn".

Each house was designated for a European country. They served meals in the cuisine of the particular country and it was required that one eating there must speak the language of that country. (It didn't last long ... )

Dome Room was used for classes and as a library.

Checkout the corners of the ceiling.