At the time of its construction, Texas' Texas State Capitol was billed as the seventh largest building in the world. The massive Italian Renaissance Revival building was completed in 1888 and is home to the chambers of the Texas Legislature and the office of the governor. You can take a self-guided or guided tour of the building and grounds. Don’t miss the rotunda, displaying a portrait of every person who has served as the president of the Republic of Texas or governor of the state. The 8.9 hectare (22 acre) grounds boast a variety of monuments. Two of the oldest are dedicated to the Heroes of the Alamo and Confederate soldiers. The visitor center contains a gift shop and exhibits about the Capitol. For Texas State Capitol and beyond, use our Austin trip itinerary website to get the most from your Austin vacation.
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I took the free tour and Lezlie was absolutely wonderful and informative. I was surprised by how much of the capital we were actually able to access. The original furniture and architecture is...
I took the free tour and Lezlie was absolutely wonderful and informative. I was surprised by how much of the capital we were actually able to access. The original furniture and architecture is... more »
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Everything about the Texas State Capitol is imposing and impressive. Located at 1100 South Congress Avenue, on a hilltop overlooking downtown Austin, it was constructed from 1882 to 1888, added to...
Everything about the Texas State Capitol is imposing and impressive. Located at 1100 South Congress Avenue, on a hilltop overlooking downtown Austin, it was constructed from 1882 to 1888, added to... more »
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Beautiful historical building. The Renaissance-style architecture of the Texas State Capitol reveals how diverse the State of Texas has always been, with unique food, cultures, and people! I went with my family on a Saturday evening, yet the Capitol was as calm as ever. The Capitol grounds are a splendid picnic spot, dotted with fountains and sculptures of Texas revolutionaries. Would definitely recommend to anyone visiting Austin!
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Very nice visit at the Texas Capitol. I arrived just in time for the start of a (free) guided tour inside the building. The guide was very competent as he explained the history of the Capitol (and, consequently, of Texas itself). We were able to enter the Senate and, after the guided tour, to roam around freely to see every detail that we might have missed. I recommend the visit if you are in Austin!
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