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State Capitol Description

The old neo-classical Capitol, with its 234ft/70m-high dome, was built between 1861 and 1869; extensions were added later. A complete restoration of the old Capitol (cost: 68 million dollars) was completed in 1982. Since then the marble mosaic floors and many chandeliers again shine as they did in the old days, and make the Governor's official seat and the parliamentary chambers (which can also be visited when parliament is not sitting) interesting and attractive to tourists.

The colorful gardens, extending over several blocks and with tall palms and numerous other species of trees and plants, make the building the most beautiful Capitol in the United States.

Since December 1988 a bronze group sculpture, the

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Hobbies & Activities category: Garden or botanic display; Government or institution building; Architecture - Neo-Classical

Address

California State Capitol
10th Street and Capitol Mall
Sacramento, CA 95814
United States

Map State Capitol

Phone 1 (916) 324-0333

http://capitolmuseum.ca.gov

Hours



Open	9:00	9:00	9:00	9:00	9:00	9:00	9:00
Closed	17:00	17:00	17:00	17:00	17:00	17:00	17:00

Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1) Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November) Christmas - Christian (December 25)