World's five best historic homes
New Delhi: Surround yourself with unimaginable luxury. Re-live famous moments or fearful events. Whether you're a romantic sightseer or reluctant student, touring any of these Historic Homes” while in their cities is worth the time.
2. Thomas Jefferson's Monticello - Charlottesville, Virginia
Thomas Jefferson, the third President of the United States, designed this plantation mansion as his own Virginia home, and later co-designed the White House with architect Benjamin Latrobe.
Jefferson started construction on Monticello in 1769, and moved in to one section only a year later.
But it wasn't until he returned from years of duty in Europe that he added the Roman Neo-classic features for which the home is most photographed.
From 1796-1809, parts of Monticello were torn down so new features could be installed, this property is considered priceless.
Thomas Jefferson, the third President of the United States, designed this plantation mansion as his own Virginia home, and later co-designed the White House with architect Benjamin Latrobe.
Jefferson started construction on Monticello in 1769, and moved in to one section only a year later.
But it wasn't until he returned from years of duty in Europe that he added the Roman Neo-classic features for which the home is most photographed.
From 1796-1809, parts of Monticello were torn down so new features could be installed, this property is considered priceless.