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- Sadler for US SenateСентябрь 12, 2012I 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. \nПодробнееПроголосовали «за» 3 недели(-ль) назад
- Faith OndichАпрель 11, 2016Gorgeous 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!Проголосовали «за» Feb 25
- RossАпрель 11, 2016A must visit in Austin! Free 2 hr parking in the adjacent garage and free expert led building tours.
- Booker FajardoИюль 8, 2019This 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
- Amanda ThauМарт 30, 2015Open 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!
- Ju LeМарт 10, 2019Great self guided tour through the capitol! Such an breathtaking building! No entry fee, visitor parking nearby! Must see on your Austin trip!
- Andrew CМай 28, 2019FREE 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
- Jackie MannОктябрь 25, 2016The rotunda is stunning. I basically was able to just walk in after going through really quick security. The whole place was welcoming and beautiful!
- Patricia ChesserОктябрь 5, 2013Fun 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!
- _Март 4, 2016Really admire the architecture in this building. It's quite lovely! Get to the top and look down at the emblem design on the floor.
- Floue HarnadiМай 27, 2014I 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!
- Josh GammonОктябрь 15, 2014There 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.
- RossАпрель 11, 2016Take 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.
- Gaston Motola AcunaЯнварь 4, 2016You can get in on Sundays and they even have free tours tours. Highly recommended if you're interested in Texas history.
- Ju LeФевраль 19, 2018Great so learn something about the Texas Gouverneurs and the history. Sadly the gift shop is closed after 5pm on Saturday.
- Elizabeth HallАпрель 15, 2015A beautiful tour awaits visitors along with lots of Texas and Austin history. Try the echo in the rotunda and sit where Texas lawmakers do their jobs.
- C-SPANФевраль 19, 2015The 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. \nПодробнее
- DellМарт 9, 2016Take 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.
- Ray LopesАвгуст 28, 2016Beautiful building, nice paintings of the Texan governors around the walls, look up and down for the dome's interior and the mosaic on the floor.
- Rachel NashМарт 14, 2012Morbid 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.
- Jennifer RuizИюль 17, 2018Stunning architecture - go for the self-guided tour if possible. Tons of interesting tidbits. Free parking in the garage next door.
- Natalia CruzАпрель 3, 2015Beautiful architecture from outside and inside, an have an pretty library/ hermosa arquitectura interior y exterior, así como la biblioteca.
- Rico GámezДекабрь 26, 2015El centro y las oficinas gubernamentales de primer mundo digna capital de Texas
- Alex KliegerНоябрь 18, 2018Free guided tours every half hour, lots of outdoor monuments to see. And pay attention to the door hinges - very neat.
- Daniel Bastardo BlancoМай 4, 2018Beautiful gardens and statues scattered all around... Lots of history to read!
- MetroSeeker.comАвгуст 1, 2011When 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!
- Lisa MessanaАпрель 9, 2013If 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.
- Jeannette L.Март 22, 2017The free walking tours inside the Capitol are good and worth the time spent. Good for all ages.
- Julie FournierСентябрь 8, 2013Beautiful architecture, history of Texas. A place to see when you are traveling in the state.
- Social News NetworkИюнь 30, 2012If 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.
- Angela SkeesМарт 1, 2016Never been before. Security entrance on all sides. Free tours. Lovely grounds to just hang out on and relax.
- The most beautiful building in Texas.
- Yuni GrahamФевраль 15, 2018Our tour guide was extremely knowledgeable and answered all of our questions, even if it was semi or not related to the topic at all.
- JoycottАпрель 14, 2014There is a new awesome coffee bar that serves up yummy fair trade coffee! Wander the capitol and sip on something delicious.
- Edgar RobledoЯнварь 19, 2016The color of the building is beautifull and the yard is great to read a book and relax!
- John Bushe'Февраль 10, 2015If #zerowaste is good enough for Austin, Dallas, and San Antonio, it is good enough for the whole state of #Texas!
- Abhishek ShahapurkarОктябрь 11, 2017The architecture is mesmerizing!! Take the free guided tour and also explore on your own later.
- Amanda ThauМай 1, 2015Everything is bigger in Texas. Including the door hinges. Open on weekends - spent about 1-2 hours here.
- Social DistilleryОктябрь 18, 2014Check out the amazing marble statues at the Capital, they're made by a legendary Austin artist, Elisabet Ney
- Delight Gluten-Free MagazineАвгуст 2, 2013Tour 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.
- Austin Grand PrixАпрель 5, 2012In addition to a perfect picturesque backdrop, the Capitol Grounds offer plenty of lush grass & paths for a picnic or a stroll.
- Melissa FilkinsДекабрь 9, 2010The new Texas Coffee Traders brew is phenomenal. You'll love how smooth it tastes and the bonus factor of a local, fair trade business seals the deal!