Gorgeous architecture! We went on a Sunday. Tour guide Matt was extremely knowledgeable AND he even had all answers to the elder generations questions, which were much more advanced. I will be back!
I served in the Texas House of Representatives from 1991 to 2003. I was singled out by Texas Monthly during each of my legislative terms, being named to the Ten Best List in 1995, 1997, 1999 and 2001. Leia mais
This is must to see if your goin’ to austin its open to public even sunday. Dont worry for the parking fee coz it accept coins and cards for street parking #Historical
Take a free Capitol Tour. All tours leave from inside the South Foyer. Led by an expert guides the tours generally depart every 20 to 30 minutes and last for approximately 30 minutes.
Fun facts: As u enter thru the front doors the cities on the marble flr r all the battles fought in Tejas/Texas and the confederate seal & is comprised of cotton, tobacco, corn, and rice. Now u know!
There are a lot of interesting things to see here! I recommend the self-guided tour as you'll see a little more that way. If you want some history though, listen in on a tour guide.
Open on weekends until 5pm. Check out the broadway type lights in the Texas House and Senate and the ornate door hinges. Everything is bigger... And brighter in Texas!
FREE TOURS, only 45 minutes and explains the major areas... otherwise, wander the grounds yourself and explore it all - especially the House and Senate chambers!!! Enter on the south side of the bldg
The Texas State Capitol sports a sunset-red granite dome topped by the Goddess of Liberty. This icon, finished in 1888, towers even higher than Washington DC's Capitol. Watch this video for more info. Leia mais
I love this building, especially the star on the top. From far you can't see "Texas" word, but if you see it closely you can read "Texas" word around the star. Must visit place in Austin!
Take a free tour: the red granite dome, topped by the Goddess of Liberty, is 6 feet taller than the U.S. Capitol. The best photo opportunities are sunrise and sunset.
If you haven't done it, you MUST stand in the center of the rotunda, look up, and speak softly. It is the most awesome your voice will ever sound! You don't need to speak loudly.
Morbid fact: The painter of the star inside the dome fell when his seat broke while painting. He shattered the floor, which was, at the time, made of the glass tiles that you now see in the library.
If you are looking for the Senate Business and Commerce Committee (Senator John Carona, Chair), we are in the Sam Houston Building, Room 370. Let us know if we can help you with anything.
George W. Bush was the first governor in Texas history to be elected to two consecutive four-year terms. He was inaugurated here as Texas' 46th Governor in 1995.
Tour the Capitol building and grounds to get a healthy dose of Texas history. The pink granite dome is over 15 feet taller than the United States Capitol.
When the Capitol building was constructed, they were competing with the US Capitol in size. The floor under the dome marks who has owned Texas. Get a tour and walk around with your camera!
The largest statecapitol building in the United States, the Texas Capitol was constructed from 1882-1888. It is built of limestone and pink granite. The granite came from nearby Marble Falls.
If you're on a bike, you can ride through the grounds for a nice view and moment away from the traffic. It's only closed off when the legislature is in session.