Secular structure, Educational

Alcalá de Henares
Alcalá de Henares, in the early 16th century, was the first city in the world to be designed and built solely as the seat of a university.
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Charlottesville
Monticello and the University of Virginia are the two major works of Thomas Jefferson, and outstanding example of neo-classic works of art.
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Ciudad Universitaria de Caracas
The University of Caracas is an outstanding example of the Modern Movement in architecture. The University campus was constructed between 1945 and the 1960’s (contemporary with Ciudad Universitaria de Caracas

Jesuit Block and Estancias of Córdoba
The Jesuit Block and Estancias of Córdoba are a former Jesuit reduction built by missionaries in Córdoba, Argentina.
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Museumsinsel (Museum Island)
The development of part of the Spreeinsel into a Museumisland started in the 1820's with the construction of the Altes Museum.
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Plantin-Moretus Museum
Christoffel Plantin set himself up as a printer in 1555, founding his publishing house 'De Gulden Passer' (The Golden Compasses).
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Royal Exhibition Building
The Royal Exhibition Building is located in the Carlton Gardens, Melbourne. It was designed by the architect Joseph Reed (who also designed the Melbourne Town Hall and the State Library of Victoria).
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Salamanca
Salamanca is a university town in the heart of Spain, not far from Madrid. Besides two universities, the city has two cathedrals and a grand Plaza Mayor.
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Struve Geodetic Arc
The Struve Geodetic Arc was measured from 1816 to 1855 under the direction of Friedrich George Wilhelm Struve.
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