Illinois State Capitol

Illinois State Capitol

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The Illinois State Capitol, located in Springfield, Illinois, houses the legislative and executive branches of the government of the U. S. State of illinois. … See more

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Sep 23, 2024
The state capitol is located in downtown Springfield and is actually taller than the US Capitol in DC. When we visited necessary restoration works were ongoing, making some of the views less appeal… Full review by NemoTraveler
Sep 20, 2024
I recommend to take the 20 minute tour. It’s free and you get a quick overview of the building and some of the history. After that, since the building is open to the public, you can browse around on … Full review by VeganMadeEasy
Jul 29, 2024
It’s free and can easily spend a couple hours here. It’s stunning and majestic. There are people around that can offer additional details about the architecture and what the rooms were utilized for b… Full review by WorldwideRover007
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Located:Capitol Avenue and Second Street
Area:9 acres (3.6 ha)
Construction completed:1868 - 1888, (156 years ago)
Architect:Alfred H. Piquenard, et al.
Architectural style:Renaissance Revival Second Empire

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