U.S. Capitol Building

United States Capitol - 1846
The history of the United States Capitol Building begins in 1793. Since then,...
 
About the U.S. Capitol
The United States Capitol Building is located in Washington, D.C., at the...
 
Capitol Rotunda
The Capitol Rotunda is a large, domed, circular room located 96 feet in...
 
Capitol Dome
The U.S. Capitol’s dome made of cast iron was designed by Thomas U. Walter and...
 
Brumidi Corridors
The vaulted, ornately decorated corridors on the first floor of the Senate...
 
National Statuary Hall
National Statuary Hall, also known as the Old Hall of the House, is the large...
 

The United States Capitol Building is located in Washington, D.C., at the eastern end of the National Mall on a plateau 88 feet above the level of the Potomac River. Learn about the history, art and architecture of the U.S. Capitol Building here, and take an interactive look at the building through the Architect's Virtual Capitol.

For information on touring the U.S. Capitol building visit: www.visitthecapitol.gov.

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