Pope Villa, Lexington

Name: Pope Villa
Address: 326 Grosvenor Avenue, Lexington, United States
Telephone: +1 859-253-0362

#21 among attractions in Lexington

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Facts and practical information

The Pope Villa in Lexington, Kentucky, USA, was designed by Benjamin Henry Latrobe in 1811 for Senator John Pope. It is one of only three extant Latrobe residences in the United States. As one of Latrobe's most avant-garde designs, the Pope Villa has national significance for its architect and unique design. ()

Coordinates: 38°2'22"N, 84°29'45"W

Address

326 Grosvenor AvenueAylesford PlaceLexington United States

Contact

+1 859-253-0362

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Day trips

Pope Villa – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Memorial Coliseum, Kentucky Theater, John Hunt Morgan Memorial, Higgins Block.

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Sport venue, Sport, Sport complex
Memorial Coliseum, Lexington
7 min walk • Memorial Coliseum is an 8,500-seat multi-purpose arena in Lexington, Kentucky. The facility, which opened in 1950, is home to three women's teams at the University of Kentucky – basketball, volleyball, and gymnastics. Before Rupp Arena opened in 1976, it also housed the men's basketball team.
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Nightlife, Theater, Concerts and shows
Kentucky Theater, Lexington
9 min walk • The Kentucky Theatre is a historic cinema in downtown Lexington, Kentucky, United States, that first opened in October 1922. The building is currently owned by the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government and leased to a non-profit that shows films and hosts concerts and events.
0.6 miN
Monuments and statues
John Hunt Morgan Memorial, Lexington
15 min walk • The John Hunt Morgan Memorial in Lexington, Kentucky, is a monument created during the Jim Crow era, as a tribute to Confederate General John Hunt Morgan, who was from Lexington and is buried in Lexington Cemetery.
0.5 miN
Italianate architecture
Higgins Block, Lexington
14 min walk • The Higgins Block, also known as the Fayette Cigar Store, in Lexington, Kentucky, is a 3-story brick building designed by John McMurtry and constructed in 1872.
0.5 miN
Park
Courthouse Plaza, Lexington
13 min walk • The United States Post Office and Court House is a courthouse of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky located in Lexington, Kentucky. Built in 1934, it was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1999.
0.5 miSW
Park
University of Kentucky Arboretum, Lexington
13 min walk • The Arboretum, State Botanical Garden of Kentucky, 40 hectares or 100 acres, is located at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky, United States. It is open to the public from dawn to dusk every day of the year. The Arboretum hosts 18 tree species native to Kentucky, as well as 80 other native Kentucky plant species.
0.5 miSW
Park
Nannine Clay Wallis Arboretum, Lexington
13 min walk • The Nannine Clay Wallis Arboretum 4 acres is a non-profit arboretum located at the Garden Club of Kentucky, Inc.'s State Headquarters, 616 Pleasant Street, Paris, Kentucky. The Arboretum is open to the public, sunrise to sunset, free of charge.
0.5 miN
Music venue, Nightlife
The Dame, Lexington
14 min walk • The Dame was a music hall in downtown Lexington, Kentucky, United States. The venue hosted live music seven nights a week from local, regional, and national headlining acts. Nick Sprouse and Cole Skinner served as talent buyers.
0.4 miN
Church
Central Christian Church, Lexington
11 min walk • The Central Christian Church in Lexington, Kentucky, is a historic church at 207 E. Short Street, and an active congregation of the Christian Church.
0.6 miSW
Library
William T. Young Library, Lexington
15 min walk • The William T. Young Library is located on the campus of the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky, United States. It is named for William T. Young, a prominent local businessman, horse breeder, philanthropist and alumnus of the university, who began fundraising efforts with a donation of $5 million.
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Museum, Art museum
University of Kentucky Art Museum, Lexington
9 min walk • The University of Kentucky Art Museum is an art museum in Lexington, Kentucky. The collection includes European and American artwork ranging from Old Masters to contemporary, as well as a selection of Non-Western objects.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Pope Villa?

Nearby attractions include Second Presbyterian Church, Lexington (8 min walk), World Trade Center Lexington, Lexington (8 min walk), Singletary Center for the Arts, Lexington (8 min walk), University of Kentucky Art Museum, Lexington (9 min walk).

How to get to Pope Villa by public transport?

The nearest stations to Pope Villa:

Bus

608 Maxwell @ Rose Outbound • Lines: 16 Southland Dr (3 min walk)
242 - High @ Grand Inbound • Lines: 16 Southland Dr (3 min walk)