University of Notre Dame

9 August 2021 | Author/Destination: | Rubric: General, Architecture, Universities, Colleges, Academies Reading Time:  7 minutes

Main Building © Matthew Rice/cc-by-sa-4.0

Main Building © Matthew Rice/cc-by-sa-4.0

The University of Notre Dame du Lac, known simply as Notre Dame or ND, is a private Catholic research university in Notre Dame, Indiana, outside the city of South Bend. It was founded in 1842 by Edward Sorin. The main campus covers 1,261 acres (510 ha) in a suburban setting; it contains a number of recognizable landmarks, such as the Golden Dome, the Word of Life mural (commonly known as Touchdown Jesus), Notre Dame Stadium, and the Basilica.   read more…

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