United States Capitol Complex, Government complex in Washington, D.C., United States
The United States Capitol Complex encompasses multiple buildings, including the main Capitol, House and Senate offices, Library of Congress, and Supreme Court across 100 acres.
The construction of the Capitol began in 1793 when President George Washington placed the cornerstone, marking the start of this major architectural project.
The Capitol Rotunda contains significant American artworks, featuring historical paintings, sculptures, and the Brumidi Corridors depicting various periods of national development.
The Capitol Visitor Center provides guided tours of the complex, educational exhibits, and services for more than three million annual visitors.
The Capitol's cast-iron dome, completed in 1866, weighs 8,909,200 pounds and required extensive engineering solutions for proper structural support.
Location: Washington, D.C.
GPS coordinates: 38.89080,-77.00720
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:52
United States Supreme Court Building
236 m
United States Capitol
208 m
Library of Congress
325 m
Statue of Freedom
194 m
United States Capitol rotunda
197 m
The Apotheosis of Washington
192 m
United States Capitol dome
180 m
National Statuary Hall Collection
192 m
Russell Senate Office Building
221 m
Thomas Jefferson Building
273 m
Hart Senate Office Building
363 m
United States Capitol Crypt
172 m
Washington's Tomb
185 m
Dirksen Senate Office Building
304 m
Folger Shakespeare Library
384 m
United States Capitol Visitor Center
155 m
Peace Monument
445 m
United States Senate Vice Presidential Bust Collection
0 m
The Rescue
254 m
Discovery of America
172 m
Apotheosis of Democracy
226 m
Robert A. Taft Memorial
393 m
Ohio Clock
154 m
Court of Neptune Fountain
267 m
Florida House on Capitol Hill
344 m
Bust of Sojourner Truth (U.S. Capitol)
212 m
Butler Building
406 m
Moldenhauer Archives
442 mReviews
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