Virginia State Capitol, Capitol building in Richmond, United States.
The Virginia State Capitol features white columns, symmetrical architecture, and an elevated base reflecting classical Roman temple design principles.
Thomas Jefferson and Charles-Louis Clerisseau designed this government building between 1785 and 1788, modeling it after the Maison Carrée in Nimes, France.
The Capitol houses the North American continent's oldest elected legislative body, the Virginia General Assembly, continuing centuries of democratic traditions.
Free guided tours of the Capitol building run every hour from Monday through Saturday, allowing visitors to explore the Rotunda and legislative chambers.
The central dome contains a skylight illuminating a life-sized statue of George Washington, marking the first president's connection to Virginia.
Location: Richmond
Inception: 1785
Architects: Thomas Jefferson, Charles-Louis Clérisseau
Architectural style: Palladian architecture
Website: http://legis.state.va.us
Website: http://legis.state.va.us
GPS coordinates: 37.53880,-77.43360
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:31
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