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Discussion. Collaboration. Enlightenment.

These are the ideals to which Thomas Jefferson aspired when conceiving the University of Virginia. In his quest to reinvent higher education in America, Jefferson sought to cultivate an environment in which students and faculty could live and learn from one another.

At the University of Virginia, scholars and professors could exercise their ingenuity, develop the tools of self-governance and push the boundaries of knowledge in service to the common good.

The result was a revolution: the Academical Village. Designed to foster cross-disciplinary exchange, Jefferson's design housed faculty from a range of specialties around a central Lawn. Students lived in single rooms between professors' homes. At the head of their shared Lawn stood the library (also known as the Rotunda). And at the Lawn's foot lay a panoramic view of the mountains, suggestive of the intellectual frontiers that lay open to discovery.

Indeed, Jefferson's Academical Village gave physical shape to his ideals--ideals that would alter the course of higher education in America and the world.

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Restoring the Rotunda Capitals

UVA is regarded as one of the most beautiful and prestigious universities in the world. In 1987, UNESCO named the University (in conjunction with Monticello ) a World Heritage Site. This rare distinction has been bestowed upon only the world’s most culturally significant landmarks. As a proud recipient of this honor, UVA sits alongside such renowned global sites as the Acropolis, the Galapagos Islands and the Pyramids of Giza. The University is one of only two such sites still being used for its original purpose.

Classical Influence

The Academical Village continues to bring Jefferson's vision to life every day. The Rotunda —originally the University’s library—still serves as the heart of the University and as a symbol of our endless pursuit of knowledge. The eastern and western sides of the Lawn retain the unique pavilions sketched by Jefferson, flanking student living quarters. Designed to promote purposeful collaboration, these buildings continue to play a major role in the University’s community, housing our most honored faculty and student leaders. Just steps from the Lawn and Rotunda, the Memorial to Enslaved Laborers honors the lives and work of those who built and maintained the University in its early years.

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Specialty Tours

Specialty tours.

History of African-Americans at UVA : History of African-American tours run approximately an hour and grapple with our University's complicated racial legacies of slavery and discrimination. Topics covered will include slavery, integration, and even a discussion of the modern racial climate at UVA.

Memorial to Enslaved Laborers (MEL) tour:  MEL tours discuss the history of enslaved laborers' resistance and resilience at the University and the advocacy by community members and students to fully acknowledge and memorialize their labor. MEL tours were designed by the Descendants of Enslaved Communities (DEC-UVA). If you would like to receive a MEL tour from a University Guide, use the  specialty request form  on our website. If you would like to receive a MEL tour from a Descendant, click here . For more information on the MEL, visit  mel.virginia.edu .

History of Women at UVA : History of Women tours run approximately an hour and focus on the process of gradual integration of women at the University of Virginia. Tourists learn about the lives of the first women on Grounds in the 1820s and the gradual acceptance of women into the student community.

Garden Tours : Garden Tours run approximately forty-five minutes and give tourists an inside look into the Pavilion gardens at the University. The tours explore the role of the gardens during the early University and their transformation to the modern day spaces students enjoy today.

Children's Tours : Children's tours run approximately an hour and introduce various exciting stories about the University. Children will learn about the founder of the University, Thomas Jefferson, early life at the University, and the burning of the Rotunda in 1895. The content of these tours is geared toward young children from Pre-K to Fifth grade. Older student groups should request a traditional historical tour. For more resources for educators, see this Google folder .

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Grace Tabor (CLAS '21) and Jake Libby (CLAS '20) team up to lead a Children's tour.

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Zach Schauffler (CLAS '19) calls on eager Children's tour participants.

With its blend of historic buildings and new, innovative research and learning spaces, the UVA School of Engineering and Applied Science is beautiful and inspiring. We welcome visitors to walk Engineers Way, take a tour or visit faculty and classes. And while you're here, enjoy the full University and Charlottesville experience.

Take an In-Person Tour

During the academic year, engineering tours are offered Monday - Saturday (**with exceptions). Due to the UVA Spring Football Game, there will be no tour on Saturday, April 20. Tours for the Spring 2024 semester will end on Tuesday, April 30, 2024.

  • Tours are once a day at 1:00 p.m .
  • All tours last about 50 minutes. 
  • No reservation is required. 
  • Visitors wishing to take a tour should meet at the entrance of Thornton Hall's A-Wing .  

**Please note: Tours are NOT available for home football game days and when classes are not in session .

For questions, contact the Engineering Guides at [email protected] Official University tours are conducted by the University Guide Service.

Driving Directions

From I-64: Following signs to the UVA Information Center, get off at exit 118B for the Route 29/250 Bypass. Go approximately 2 miles and take the off ramp for Route 250 East Business (Ivy Road). Turn right off the exit ramp and follow Ivy Road. At the fourth traffic light, turn right on Route 29 Business/Emmet Street. Continue 1/2 block just past the blinking light. Turn left into the University of Virginia Central Grounds Parking Garage at 400 Emmet Street South (hourly fees), which is directly in front of Newcomb Hall.

From I-66 via U.S. Route 29 North: Take I-66 from Northern Virginia past Manassas. Take the exit marked “Route 29 South - Gainesville.” Proceed to Charlottesville, where Route 29 becomes Emmet Street. Pass University Hall basketball arena on the right. Proceed straight through the traffic light at the intersection of Route 250 Business (University Avenue/Ivy Road). Continue 1/2 block just past the blinking light. Turn left into the University of Virginia Central Grounds Parking Garage at 400 Emmet Street South (hourly fees), which is directly in front of Newcomb Hall.

Getting to the Engineering Complex: From the University of Virginia's Central Grounds Parking Garage at 400 Emmet Street South (hourly fees), take the elevator up to the bookstore level. Walk on Newcomb Road toward McCormick Road and make a right on McCormick. Walk across the overpass/bridge. Thornton Hall is the first building on the left. Engineers Way is to the right of Thornton Hall and leads to the rest of the Engineering School complex — with the exception of the Department of Biomedical Engineering, which is housed near the Medical School.

The nearest public parking to the Engineering School is available for an hourly fee in the University of Virginia Central Grounds Parking Garage at 400 Emmet Street South .

To see other UVA visitor parking, click here.

Navigating the Engineering School - Map

UVA Engineering strives for a welcoming and accessible experience for visitors. See our map for details of buildings and amenities, such as restrooms and elevators.

Contact an Engineering Department

Faculty, staff and students are eager to share information about their departments. Contact your department(s) of interest to learn more.

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Visiting the Law School

At UVA Law, we believe that a thriving community is essential to success. We welcome you to take advantage of the opportunities to see our Grounds and engage with our community through class visits, tours and information sessions. 

We are located on North Grounds, approximately one mile from the heart of UVA’s main campus.

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Visits are not available during Spring Break (Monday, March 4-Friday, March 8) or Admitted Student Open House (Thursday, March 14-Friday, March 15).

All tours, class visits, student life panels and admissions Q&As will conclude Friday, Apr. 12.

Please note that admissions officers are not available to meet one-on-one with visitors. For questions about the application process, please review our FAQs  page. 

Before Visiting

The visitor parking lot is located at 621 Nash Drive, Charlottesville, Virginia.

Please arrive at the Admissions Office 10 minutes early to obtain a parking pass if you are driving. 

Student-Led Tours

Beginning Monday, Jan. 29, 2024, a student-led tour is offered Monday-Friday at 11:30 a.m. There is no sign-up or registration for the tour. The tour will begin in the Admissions Office (SL126A) and last for approximately one hour.

Student Life Panels

Beginning on Friday, Feb. 2, 2024, a student life panel will be held every Friday following the tour from 12:30-1:30 p.m. This is a time to ask current students any questions you may have about their experiences at UVA Law. There is no separate sign-up or registration but please check in with Admissions for the room number.

Admissions Q&A

We do not offer individual admissions counseling or meetings with admissions staff. However, beginning on Friday, Feb. 2, 2024, Admissions officers will hold a Q&A every Friday from 2-3 p.m. There is no sign-up necessary but please check in with the Admissions Office for the room number.

Class Visits and Schedule

Class visits for the spring semester begin Monday, Jan. 29, 2024 and conclude Friday, April 12. Please reference the dates above for cancellations and observed holidays. Visitors must register for class visits in the Admissions Office (SL126A) prior to attending the class. Please note that some class sizes are limited, and the sign-up is first-come, first-served. Visitors must also agree to abide by classroom visit decorum . Please Note: Friday, February 16th's 9 a.m. Evidence class is Cancelled.

The class visit schedule for the spring semester will be published in mid-January. Please check back.

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11:30 a.m. Student-Led Tour

2:10-3:30 p.m. Property

9-11 a.m. Evidence

10:00-11:20 a.m. Constitutional Law

12:30-1:30 p.m. Student Life Panel

2-3 p.m. Admissions Q&A

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The David A. Harrison III Law Grounds reflect a recent $46 million expansion and renovation project funded entirely by private support from alumni and friends. The Law Grounds feature new classrooms, seminar rooms, and moot courtrooms; comprehensive computer facilities; an expanded library with a three-story reading room; new dining facilities; attractive offices for student organizations; and numerous student lounges. Surrounded by inviting gardens and an elegant, tree-lined lawn, the setting reflects Jefferson’s conviction that locating an intellectual community within a beautiful environment fosters learning and personal growth.

Law library  tours are available to classes and other student groups, including those outside the Law School who need access to legal materials. Librarians can provide general orientation tours or explain specialized areas of the collection. Contact the Circulation Desk (434-924-3384 or @email ) to arrange a tour of the library.

For those applicants unable to visit us in person, we have created a number of video tours to introduce you to life at UVA Law and the greater Charlottesville community.

For more information on the Charlottesville and University communities, check out  Living in Charlottesville  and Dining Information .

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ENGAGE WITH THE UVA SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE THROUGH OUR ON-SITE + VIRTUAL OPPORTUNITIES

This page provides information on ways that prospective and admitted students can engage with us and learn more about our programs.

Do not hesitate to let us know if you have any questions about how to connect with the School of Architecture: Reach us at: [email protected]

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Ambassadors at the UVA School of Architecture are current graduate and undergraduate students who are eager to share their experience! Connect with an Ambassador who has similar interests to you here. You can also schedule an in-person or virtual meeting with an Ambassador here .

ON-SITE CAMPBELL HALL TOURS FOR UNDERGRADUATE PROSPECTIVE and ADMITTED STUDENTS

On-site tours of Campbell Hall are available on select Mondays and Fridays throughout spring 2024 for undergraduate prospective and admitted students and their guests. Tours are held from 12pm - 1pm (Eastern Time) and are led by our student ambassadors.

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On-site campbell hall information sessions + tours for prospective and admitted undergraduate students.

On-site Information Sessions with Tour are available on select Fridays during the spring 2024 semester for undergraduate prospective and admitted students and their guests. Tours are held from 11:30am - 1pm (ET) and are led by our student ambassadors.

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Prospective undergraduate students can join an online session to learn more about our programs and student experience from current A-School undergraduate students. Sessions are held from 6pm - 7pm (ET)

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The School of Architecture invites admitted graduate students to join us for a number of virtually-hosted opportunities throughout March and into April 2024. 

Learn about all our virtually-hosted engagement opportunities for admitted Graduate Students

In addition, we welcome you to join us for our in-person Spring 2024 Graduate Open House for admitted students scheduled for Monday March 18, 2024 in Charlottesville.

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Student-led tours for prospective UVA nursing students are available September to April on Mondays, Wednesday, and Fridays, and begin at 12:15 PM in the first-floor lobby of Claude Moore Nursing Education Building. Tours are available by appointment only in the summer months. Please email Deirdre Vandross to schedule a tour..

We also encourage all prospective undergraduate students to join a University tour through UVA's Office of Undergraduate Admission .

Parking is free after 5 p.m. on weekdays or all day weekends in McLeod Hall garage (202 Jeanette Lancaster Way, Charlottesville), and we encourage visitors to park there. UVA Medical Center garage is for patient parking only. Paid parking also is available at the Central Grounds Visitors Parking Garage, a 15-20 minute to walk to the School of Nursing.

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Enjoy the beautiful rolling mountains of Southwest Virginia and experience UVA Wise for yourself -- get your first glimpse of what it means to be a Highland Cavalier! Learn about the variety of options available below and plan your visit today.

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Prospective students and family/guests are invited to join us for a daily on-campus visit with an Admissions Counselor and student-led campus tour (in-session) to learn more about our academic and extracurricular programs, admissions and financial processes and opportunities for student involvement. 

These visits include a 30-minute presentation, followed by a 1-hour walking campus tour. They are available Monday-Friday, as well as select Saturdays (allow approximately 2-hours on Saturdays). To schedule, view the calendar for dates and details.

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The Admissions Office will coordinate a custom campus visit experience to welcome groups of 10 or more visitors from schools and organizations. Reach out to us at [email protected] with the name of your group, available date(s), group size, and we'll be touch to coordinate the details.

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This special visit day is for all prospective nursing students and their family/guests will be held on Friday, April 5. Nursing Department faculty and students will showcase their program and facilities, including the newly-renovated Pippin-Wyllie Hall. The event will include a campus tour, lunch in our main campus dining hall, and more!

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Unable to travel to Wise, you can still visit campus virtually at your convenience.       

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Where is UVA Wise?  We are in the town of Wise, Virginia, in the southwestern corner of the state. Driving to campus is accessible from Highway 23. Find us on Google Maps . 

Where do I park? Visitor parking is conveniently located in the circle between Crockett Hall and Smiddy Hall. Visitor parking is also available in the McCraray Hall lot. Find more information about parking and directions, including a campus map .

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Things to do in Perm: 13 reasons I loved Perm

Perm architecture

I really, really liked Perm. If you’re looking for reasons to visit Perm – or maybe even for things to do in Perm, then look no further. I visited on my Trans-Siberian journey and was so happy I did. Let me try and convince you why!

I’m going to say it again: I really, really liked Perm . The city was somewhere I’d always been curious about – mostly because I wanted to visit Perm-36 , the only former Soviet detention camp that has been preserved and is open to the public. But the more I read about the city, the more I was convinced I would like it ( despite its less-than-stellar reputation throughout the rest of Russia ), but even I have to say I’m surprised by how much I liked the city. In fact, Perm was easily my favourite city I visited on the Trans-Siberian.

Perm was easily my favourite city on the Trans-Siberian.

Here’s a few reasons why Perm left such a positive impression on me.

Check out my full Trans-Siberian itinerary here .

13 reasons I loved Perm

The last city in europe.

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Perm is the last city in Europe, travelling east

Perm has the right to officially call itself the last city in Europe , thanks to its location just to the West of the Ural mountains. Traditionally, Perm was the last big stop that traders would make before heading into Siberia via the Kama River and traversing Siberia’s extensive river network.

But for me, travelling from East to West, Perm was the first city in Europe I reached and it 100% felt like it. The architecture in the core city centre has a strong Tsarist, imperialist feel. Streets of beautiful, old, pastel-coloured brick buildings from the turn of the century felt a world away from Siberia’s mixture of Soviet blocks and traditional wooden architecture.

The best food on my trip

Where to eat in Perm: Ris Lapsha

Hands down, the best food I ate on my entire three-week trip was in Perm . If you’re looking for the best places to eat in Perm, head straight for Ris-Lapsha ( Rice and noodles ), a really cool Asian restaurant that does fantastic dishes. Quite similar to Wagamama’s in the UK (if you know it) in terms of offering, but a hundred times nicer. It was recommended to me several times by local Permians as one of the best restaurants in Perm , so you know it has to be good. It’s a small chain, but the most central restaurant is on Permskaya Ulitsa (number 11) , but not marked on Google Maps.

Another great restaurant worth checking out is Toropomodoro , found in a small courtyard just off Ul. Lenina. The interior is a very intimate ( read: small ) exposed-brick set up, with just a handful of tables. The menu is surprisingly long and the pizzas are amazing . Also recommended to me by a local, this is another great choice if you’re looking for the best food in Perm.

The Perm Stefanov Holy Trinity Monastery

Sights of Perm: Stefanov Monastery

One of the most beautiful monasteries I came across during my trip was the Perm Stefanov Holy Trinity Monastery, found in the Motovilikha suburb. Our visit here was fleeting, but the monastery is just as beautiful inside as out. Located a bit further out from the centre of Perm, the monastery is nevertheless well-worth a short taxi ride to explore.

Dr. Zhivago

Perm Architecture - Dr. Zhivago

Gribushin House

If you’re a fan of Russian literature, you might also be familiar with Perm for its connection to the novel Dr. Zhivago . I haven’t read it personally, but the author, Boris Pasternak, set the novel in a town based on Perm; on the city’s tourist trail, you can visit several buildings that were the inspiration for locations in the novel. House Gribushin is a great example.

Natural beauty of Perm Krai

Perm Krai road

En route to Perm-36 – less than an hour outside of Perm

The city of Perm is found in the Perm Krai (the Perm region), which is roughly two-thirds the size of the UK, with a population of less than three million. We drove through just a tiny portion of the area to reach Perm-36, but even on this short drive, I was taken by just how beautiful and green Perm Krai is . As I mentioned in my blog post about Ulan-Ude , I didn’t manage to take as many day trips out of cities and I wanted, but it looks like there are a lot of possibilities to get out and see more of Perm Krai, if you have the time. Tour companies like Evrasia Tours have some amazing options if you are looking for day trips from Perm. I would have loved to explore more and maybe done some hiking in the north of the region.

Perm architecture

Perm Architecture - Riverside Mansion

One of the beautiful riverside mansions in Perm

Perm is genuinely a really pretty city in my opinion: walking around and appreciating some of the city’s architecture is one of the nicest things to do in Perm. The main streets in the city centre have some beautiful buildings, typical of the more European-style from the Russian empire. (Of course there are plenty of Soviet high-rises, too.) If you follow the green tourist trail, you’ll be led around some of the city’s nicest buildings, but those along ul. Lenina are particularly picturesque. The old train station (Perm I) and the mansions along the river are other standouts.

PERMM – The Museum of Modern Art

Things to do in Perm: PERMM Modern Art

Getting interactive at PERMM

Chances are, if you’re thinking of visiting Perm, you’ll have already read about PERMM , an art gallery which Lonely Planet touts as one of the few subversive spaces in Russia. I have to admit, I’m not the biggest fan of art (modern or classical), but I would say that this impressive space is probably worth checking out. The exhibition when I visited was fairly out-there , but still something that I could enjoy . And while the museum is probably a lot less controversial than it might have been (PERMM’s founder and curator was removed in 2013 for poking fun at the Sochi Winter Olympics), it’s still a very cool, independent museum of art and one of the best things to do in Perm.

Street art in Perm

On my way to my amazing meal at Ris-Lapsha (see above), I stumbled upon a really cool area that was full of street art, which isn’t the most common sight in Russia. I’m not sure if this was a designated graffiti zone or something, but the art looked VERY professional ( and very instagrammable ). The area was the short, pedestrianised stretch of ul. Permskaya, roughly from number 55-67.

Kölsch Bar in Russia

Cologne meets Perm

Now one of the weirdest moments of my trip – or quite possibly my life – was when I happened to glance up from my phone on the tram, just as we travelled past a Kölsch bar. Now, for those of you who don’t know, Kölsch is a special type of beer native to the city of Cologne (where I live). I had genuinely no idea this bar existed and found it by pure chance.

I went back later to find that not only was the bar dedicated to the beer, but all things Cologne. The inside was decked out in red and white (the city colours), there were prints of Cologne cathedral on the walls and emblems for the local football team FC Köln everywhere. I was in heaven. A home away from home.

‘Happiness is not behind the mountains’

Perm sign

“Happiness is not far away”: the new symbol of Perm

Everybody loves a good local landmark. Even better when that landmark can easily and frequently be instagrammed. Luckily, Perm has just that; a sign on the banks of the Kama river, which means ‘ Happiness is not far away ,’ (but more literally translates to: ‘ Happiness is not behind the mountains’ ) has become the new landmark of the city. The sign is pretty popular for Instagrammers, particularly when the river floods and the letters appear to be floating on the surface of the water. I don’t mind saying I grew very fond of this landmark and must have revisited at least three times to take about one million photos .

Perm was historically the last stop before crossing the Ural mountains into Siberia, the saying has a lot of relevance here. (It also doesn’t hurt that Perm’s rival, Yekaterinburg, is found on the other side of those mountains.)

The friendly bear

Sights of Perm: friendly walking bear

It’s good luck to rub the nose of the Perm bear.

However, the official symbol of the city is actually quite different – it’s a friendly walking bear and is found on the city’s crest. (Big emphasis on the ‘ friendly’ – the bear isn’t a show of strength or aggression but friendship and curiosity.)

Perm magent

The new friendly walking bear: in magnet form

Now one thing that really appealed to me about Perm was the region’s new branding – including a very artistic take on the friendly, walking bear. In fact, it’s fair to say that the Perm Tourism Board where pretty confused when I rocked up asking if I could buy anything with the bear on it. Instead, they gave me a load of stuff for free, including a very nice magnet, a t-shirt and more leaflets than you could shake a stick at. I am a sucker for nice branding .

The Kama Riverfront

Kama River, Perm

Within the city itself, the Kama river is a great place to spend some time when the sun is shining. One thing that really left a last impression on me from this journey was just the sheer size of Russia’s rivers – the Kama is a relatively short river, but it is huge! The promenade which runs along the river is really well kept – I would recommend taking a leisurely stroll if you are looking for things to do in Perm.

Perm-36 GULAG Memorial Complex - Watchtower

The idea of visiting Perm-36 is what put Perm on my Trans-Siberian itinerary. And I’m sure it’s the same for many other visitors passing through: visiting the former GULAG is probably the #1 thing to do in Perm. Perm-36 is the only preserved GULAG in the entire of Russia and today functions as a museum and memorial site that can be visited on a guide tour from the city.

However, it’s fair to say that if you’ve read A Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich , Perm-36 will probably feel quite tame. Despite being a forced-labour camp, the political prisoners here were entitled to certain luxuries not permitted elsewhere, allowing for trees and gardens to be grown in the barracks, for example. You can read more about the daily life of prisoners here .

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A cleaner at the Perm railway station did this to a photo of Stalin in frustration of not getting a new uniform. She was sentenced to 10 years’ hard labour. Afterwards, she had restrictions on where she could live and work for a further five years.

Visiting is a fascinating look into the Soviet system of punishment – the on-site museum to the Stalinist purges is fascinating and tragic and shows just how casually the deaths of thousands were authorised by one man and his signature. If you are interested in Soviet history, do not miss the chance to visit.

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Perm vodka distillery "PermAlko" excursion Vodka... probably there is no stronger Russian cliche than the country's most adored drink. Ever since the spirit appeared over a millenium ago, there has been a quarrel between the Russians and the Polish about who invented vodka first. Some say that the Polish started producing vodka using potato whereas the Russians used grain. Nevertheless, it is a fact that nowhere in the world more vodka is produced and consumed than in Russia. There are over a thousand registered brands of vodka in Russia, not taking into account the probably even larger number of "samagon" - the notorious home-made version, which is illegally sold everywhere. Although, during its long history of consumption, vodka has probably brought as much grief (alcoholism) as it brought joy, it has undeniniably integrated with Russian culture in many ways. Even today, no celebration goes without it... There are a few leading distilleries in Russia of which PermAlko, Perm's largest distillery, is one. Apart from local brands such as "Great Perm", "Old Ural", "Permskiy Krai", "Dimidovskaya" and "Permskaya Luxe", PermAlko also produces vodka for export among which are "Moskovskaya", "Smirnoff" and "Stolichnaya". The factory started producing vodka since 1895. Later, PermAlko also started producing a number of variations on plain vodka, for example: cranberry vodka, honey vodka, peppered vodka and several balzams. Balzam is a spirit varying from 25 to 50 percent alcohol, which is made using a large number of herbs and spices as a main ingredient for taste. During the 2-hour excursion at PermAlko, you are told about the factory and its products. The guide explains you about the distillation process of vodka - from water, sugar and grain until the bottled product - as he/she takes you past the different sections of the distillery. At the end of the tour, you are invited to the 'tasting room' to sense the flavours and aromas of different vodkas. There, in the form of a small lunch, you will be offered the typical snacks that Russians traditionally take with consuming vodka. And naturally you will not leave the distillery without a big souvenir...! Excursion possible Monday-Thursday, apart from national holidays PermAlko excursion Persons 1 2 3 4 5 6 Duration: 2 hours 212 122 104 86 76 70 Prices p.p. in euro (€), subject to change       Back to excursion page

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ROANOKE, Va. – You can have the chance to tour four beautiful homes in the Lakewood neighborhood as part of Roanoke’s Historic Garden Week , which takes place tomorrow starting at 10 a.m.

The homes that are featured were built from 1913 to the 1950s. Chair of Historic Garden Week Jeanne Fishwick with the Roanoke tour said every house showcased differs from its interior styles and gardens.

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“I think I like something special in every home one of my favorite things is all the homes have beautiful color. I really love color and interior design and every one of these homes has art,” said Fishwick.

One of the homes on the tour is owned by Meredith Draper. She said she fell in love with the home and neighborhood the second she saw it more than 10 years ago.

“We added on to the house and made it what we needed for our family and it’s just it is a wonderful neighborhood. Kind of right in the middle of the city, but you don’t feel like you’re in the middle of the city,” said Draper.

The home was built in 1952, and it’s a traditional, white-brick colonial.

Draper said when they moved in, she had to build her garden from scratch. She said it’s taken her about 10 years to build it up. There’s everything you can think of too from lilacs, magnolias, peonies and boxwood. She even has her favorite, which are hydrangeas.

“I just love them when they’re in bloom, and unfortunately, they’re not in bloom until later summer,” said Draper.

There’s also a pool that has several flowers and bushes surrounding it. The best part is the pool overlooks the garden.

Roanoke’s Historic Garden Week, which has existed for 91 years, is sponsored by the Garden Club of Virginia. The annual event allows visitors to tour private landscapes, public gardens and historic sites across Virginia, including Roanoke. This year, there are 29 tours across the Commonwealth. All proceeds from the event go toward raising money for the restoration and preservation of historic properties around the state.

“We’re always in Roanoke at the end of April,” said Fishwick.

The Lakewood neighborhood has not been featured in more than 50 years.

“I think it’s a beautiful little hidden gem of a neighborhood. The homes are absolutely gorgeous. The history of the neighborhood is very interesting. It was originally developed as a hunting lodge and property to escape downtown Roanoke,” said Fishwick.

If you come out on Saturday, you can even view the first floor of each house.

“I love peddling around in my home and the way I decorate our home is I truly buy what I love and just make it work. So, our home is very eclectic. I mix antiques and modern stuff. I have porcelain that I’ve collected. I have a Herend collection,” said Draper.

The event kicks off Saturday at 10 am at Virginia Western Community College. Shuttle buses are taking people to and from the Lakewood neighborhood until 4 pm. At the community college, you’ll have the chance to see the Community Arboretum and there are several vendors for you to enjoy.

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Journey members (from left) Jonathan Cain, Neal Schon and Arnel Pineda. Journey is on its 50th anniversary Freedom Tour 2024 and will perform with Toto in Norfolk.

Journey is back with its 50th-anniversary tour, headlining arenas this spring before spending a chunk of the summer on a stadium tour with Def Leppard.

Guitarist and founding member Neal Schon and keyboardist/guitarist Jonathan Cain say that today’s band has never played better.

“Finally, it sounds like the Journey everybody knows,” Cain said of the group, which formed in 1973 in San Francisco. “It’s back to the ’80s, that’s what it sounds like.”

Journey with special guest star Toto is coming to Scope Friday.

Schon and Cain are the two remaining members going back to the early 1980s when Journey was churning out hits like “Don’t Stop Believing,” “Any Way You Want It” and “Open Arms.” The two reflected on the band during a recent video interview, including on recent lawsuits, disputes and personnel changes, and regaining a level of popularity that has Journey back on the road.

But there were more issues to come – this time between Schon and Cain. Schon sent a cease-and-desist letter to Cain after Cain joined a sing-along of “Don’t Stop Believing” at a November 2022 event for former president Donald Trump. Cain’s wife, Paula, had worked as a spiritual advisor to Trump. Schon took offense to Cain’s performance, noting that Journey never was and never would be a political band.

Then last year, Schon and Cain traded lawsuits over a financial account for the group. The bandmates hashed out their differences without the courts, they said.

“All we really did was get fed up with the legal and having legals talk instead of us,” Schon said. “We talked for a couple of hours and we talked through it all. I think that’s what fixed everything.”

Now Schon and Cain are leading Journey (with Pineda, Castronovo and Jensen) on one of the band’s biggest touring years. Fans can expect to hear Journey’s biggest hits — the “Dirty Dozen” as the band has nicknamed them — with a handful of new or deeper cuts. This makes crafting set lists a challenge but it’s a problem many bands would welcome.

“We just have a massive catalog,” Cain said, “with so many great songs that we don’t get to.”

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MORGANTOWN – The new Richard Mine acid mine drainage treatment plant began operation last week, and on Monday, officials from the U.S. Department of Interior and the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement toured the site in advance of a special DOI announcement (see companion story).

“This pretty much will help restore the lower end of the watershed,” Jonathan Knight, with the state Department of Environmental Protection Office of Abandoned Mine Lands told the officials.

Knight gave a brief history of the mine and the efforts to get the plant built, culminating in a Natural Resources Conservation Service partnership with the DEP to get it built. The DEP’s Office of Special Reclamation helped design the site.

AML’s Travis Parsons led the tour, which began at the mine portal manhole where the mine water previously flowed down a concrete trench into Deckers Creek. Above the channel, the water was clear, below it the water was orange.

Now, he showed the group, the water is diverted off to the right (in the downstream direction) and underground through a 12-inch line into a manhole, then to another manhole – the metering manhole – where the water flow is measured before heading into the plant. At the moment it was just over 900 gallons per minute.

The plant crew uses the flow rate to determine some aspects of treatment, he said.

Inside the plant, the water heads over toward the big solo to bring the pH up so it’s no longer acid. Hydrated lime comes down from the silo and is mixed with water to create a lime slurry that is pumped to rapid mix tanks to join the mine water.

The water heads to the flocculators, where the suspended solids are aggregated into larger clumps called flocs. From there, the water goes to the two clarifying pools. The visitors looked down into the pools to see plumes of brown sludgy water flowing in.

In the clarifiers, the sludge settles out and gets pumped to two huge geotube bags situated outside at the edge of the plant. The now-clean water gets pumped back into the creek – through a new channel downstream of the old one.

Parsons led the group into motor control center – the brains of the plant, he called it. A computer server sits inside a gray metal cabinet and the monitor allows the operator to scroll through various screens and see every piece of equipment and make adjustments. Operators will also be able to access this screen from their cellphones and iPads and laptops and make adjustments remotely.

The Richard Mine Complex, Knight told the group, will also become the central hub to remotely control other AMD sites.

“With the exception of this plant, all of our systems are very primitive,” he said. They have a contract to replace six systems with fully automated systems that will all communicate with this one. They expect to have the sites upgraded and tied in within the next two to three years.

DEP also has stream restoration projects planned for downstream on Deckers Creek. Among them: Farther downstream, the Rock Forge mine on the other side across W.Va. 7 is dumping into the creek and saturating backyards and basements of homes along the road.

An orange-colored wet spot crossing the road shows where the mine is draining. They plan to capture the runoff from it and pump it back to the Richard plant for treatment.

And further upgrades are planned for the complex, he told them. Existing buildings will be upgraded and used for storage and equipment. They plan to pave the gravel parking lot. And the whole site will be fenced off for security.

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AMSTERDAM (AP) — Decked in the national orange color, dancing to music, and eating orange-glazed pastries, many in the Netherlands Saturday are marking King’s Day , celebrating the birthday of their monarch who is enjoying a very slight rise in popularity as per a national poll.

As King Willem-Alexander celebrated his 57th birthday with his family in the northeastern city of Emmen, people across the country engaged in the traditional “free markets” held on that day, selling second-hand toys, books and other items. Others toured through the historic canals of the capital, Amsterdam as orange smoke from flares held aloft one boat drifted over vessels of all shapes and sizes jostling for space on a busy canal.

“Celebrating your birthday with your own family is the most beautiful thing you can experience. I’m very happy everybody is back,” Willem-Alexander told Dutch broadcaster NOS during a walkabout in Emmen, 190 kilometers (120 miles) northeast of the Dutch capital.

An annual poll published by the NOS for King’s Day showed Willem-Alexander’s popularity edging up very slightly since last year to 6.6 out of 10. His Argentine-born wife, Queen Maxima, scored 7.1 out of 10 in the poll of 1,015 people, conducted earlier this month.

The royals’ popularity took a hit during the COVID-19 pandemic after Willem-Alexander and his family went on vacation in Greece during a partial lockdown. The royals cut short their break amid national uproar and Willem-Alexander took the unusual step of issuing a video message to express his regret and contrition for the trip.

The king’s three daughters, Amalia, Alexia and Ariane have all spent time out of the country recently — Ariane has been studying in Italy while Alexia has taken a gap year to travel. The eldest and heir to the Dutch throne, Amalia, also returned ahead of the king’s birthday after being forced to leave her student accommodation in Amsterdam and move to Madrid following threats from the criminal underworld.

Amalia, 20, who is studying politics, psychology, law and economics at Amsterdam University, told NOS she was “extremely grateful to everybody who made it possible” for her to live in Spain, where she said she was able to enjoy more freedom than in the Netherlands.

But, she added: “I’m glad to be back.”

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    Due to the UVA Spring Football Game, there will be no tour on Saturday, April 20. Tours for the Spring 2024 semester will end on Tuesday, April 30, 2024. Tours are once a day at 1:00 p.m. All tours last about 50 minutes. No reservation is required. Visitors wishing to take a tour should meet at the entrance of Thornton Hall's A-Wing.

  14. Visiting the Law School

    Contact the Circulation Desk (434-924-3384 or @email) to arrange a tour of the library. Virtual Tours. For those applicants unable to visit us in person, we have created a number of video tours to introduce you to life at UVA Law and the greater Charlottesville community. Virtual Tours. Related Information

  15. Visit Us

    The School of Architecture welcomes prospective students and their families to engage with us through a variety of opportunities. The experience of visiting us in-person or online will help to bring to life the dynamic community that we colloquially refer to as the A-School. Join us at one of our upcoming events and reach out to us with any ...

  16. Tours & Info Sessions • UVA School of Nursing

    Student-led tours for prospective UVA nursing students are available September to April on Mondays, Wednesday, and Fridays, and begin at 12:15 PM in the first-floor lobby of Claude Moore Nursing Education Building. Tours are available by appointment only in the summer months. Please email Deirdre Vandross to schedule a tour..

  17. Visit

    Group Campus Visit & Tour (Schools & Organizations) The Admissions Office will coordinate a custom campus visit experience to welcome groups of 10 or more visitors from schools and organizations. Reach out to us at [email protected] with the name of your group, available date (s), group size, and we'll be touch to coordinate the details.

  18. The Office of Undergraduate Admission

    The best way for prospective students to get to know the University of Virginia is to visit us. We offer virtual sessions, guided visits, and self-guided tours that we hope you will consider. We look forward to meeting you! ... Explore More. The students here at UVA are catalysts for change - whenever we see a problem, we do something about it ...

  19. OGS Members-Only Historic Triangle of Virginia Bus Tour

    Embark on a captivating journey through history with the OGS Tour to Williamsburg, Virginia, from September 16th to 19th, 2024. This exclusive package includes everything you need for a seamless and enriching experience. Picture yourself traveling in comfort aboard a motor coach, with expertly planned stops along the way.

  20. Visiting Perm 36 Gulag Prison Camp

    Answer 1 of 3: Hello everyone! Is anyone interested in joining me on an excursion to the Perm-36 prison camp on August 17 or 18? I have been in touch with a local tour operator. Friends of mine just visited the camp with them and gave positive feedback. I would...

  21. Things to do in Perm: 13 reasons I loved Perm

    Perm architecture. One of the beautiful riverside mansions in Perm. Perm is genuinely a really pretty city in my opinion: walking around and appreciating some of the city's architecture is one of the nicest things to do in Perm. The main streets in the city centre have some beautiful buildings, typical of the more European-style from the ...

  22. Vodka distillery excursion

    The guide explains you about the distillation process of vodka - from water, sugar and grain until the bottled product - as he/she takes you past the different sections of the distillery. At the end of the tour, you are invited to the 'tasting room' to sense the flavours and aromas of different vodkas.

  23. Historic Garden Week gives you the chance to see four breathtaking

    The annual event allows visitors to tour private landscapes, public gardens and historic sites across Virginia, including Roanoke. This year, there are 29 tours across the Commonwealth.

  24. Journey's 50th anniversary tour makes its way to Norfolk with a 'dirty

    Journey is back with its 50th-anniversary tour, headlining arenas this spring before spending a chunk of the summer on a stadium tour with Def Leppard. Guitarist and founding member Neal Schon and ...

  25. Imagine Dragons: LOOM WORLD TOUR at Veterans United Home Loans

    Get tickets for Imagine Dragons: LOOM WORLD TOUR at Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater at Virginia Beach on MON Aug 26, 2024 at 7:00 PM

  26. West Virginia Water Research Institute

    AML's Travis Parsons led the tour, which began at the mine portal manhole where the mine water previously flowed down a concrete trench into Deckers Creek. Above the channel, the water was clear, below it the water was orange. ... West Virginia Water Research Institute. 1272 Evansdale Drive | PO Box 6064 | Morgantown, WV 26506-6064

  27. Orange crush: Boats packed with revelers tour Amsterdam canals to

    AMSTERDAM (AP) — Decked in the national orange color, dancing to music, and eating orange-glazed pastries, many in the Netherlands Saturday are marking King's Day, celebrating the birthday of ...

  28. THE 15 BEST Things to Do in Perm Krai

    By pope86. This sign as written is located on the river bank and is a great place for photos and going for a stroll with friends... 7. Perm Academic Theatre-Theatre. 67. Architectural Buildings. Perm Academic Theatre-Theatre is one of the oldest theatres of Perm region, as it was founded on the 14th of March 1927.

  29. PDF Self-Guided Walking Tour

    Established in 1836, UVa offers one of the oldest engineering schools in the country. The school trains students for careers in an array of engineering programs including aerospace, biomedical, chemical, civil, computer, electrical, environmental, materials science, mechanical, systems, and more. Tours of the school are generally offered Monday

  30. DC's Embassy Tours Return on Saturday, May 4

    Get ready to be a jet-setter in your own backyard: Event DC's massively popular (and free!) Around the World Embassy Tour returns on Saturday, May 4. From 10 AM to 4:30 PM, embassies throughout the District will open the doors of their stately residences to the public for tours, providing a glimpse into our city's world of diplomacy.