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Minnesota State Capitol, Saint Paul

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The Minnesota State Capitol is the seat of government for the U.S. state of Minnesota, in its capital city of Saint Paul. It houses the Minnesota Senate, Minnesota House of Representatives, the office of the Attorney General and the office of the Governor. The building also includes a chamber for the Minnesota Supreme Court, although court activities usually take place in the neighboring Minnesota Judicial Center.

There have been three State Capitol buildings. The present building was designed by architect Cass Gilbert and completed in 1905. Its Beaux-Arts/American Renaissance design was influenced by the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago, and by McKim, Mead & White's Rhode Island State House. From 2013 to 2017 the building underwent an extensive restoration. This included replacing existing infrastructure; adding new mechanical systems; replacing or repairing tens of thousands of pieces of marble on the exterior; cleaning historic paintings, murals, and sculptures; and adding safety and accessibility features.

The building is set in a landscaped campus with the Capitol Mall on its south front, Leif Erikson Park on its west, and Judicial Plaza to its east. Various monuments and memorials are located in these green spaces.
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  • Great tour and make sure when you go get a good tour guide. So much history here and the art here really makes it. 
    Great tour and make sure when you go get a good tour guide. So much history here and the art here really makes it.  more »
  • Road Trip! This is the 4th State Capitol we have visited on this road trip and ranks as one of the most beautiful we have seen. The tour is only about 45 minutes, but you are free to roam most of... 
    Road Trip! This is the 4th State Capitol we have visited on this road trip and ranks as one of the most beautiful we have seen. The tour is only about 45 minutes, but you are free to roam most of...  more »
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  • I love this building so much, absolutely gorgeous. Tour provided by extra-curricular program, and the marble columns and painted murals would make a beautiful accent to a senior picture. Sitting in the judicial, senate and house chambers was beyond sensational (and getting to press buttons in the house chamber!!! [not normally included in tours, got to do it because of the program I was there with]). When I visited the Capitol last spring, we were able to make it onto the roof and get up close to the golden horses. Would recommend. Tours were great in both instances.
  • Had a couple hours to spend in Saint Paul and had a great time checking out the Capitol building. There are frequent donations based tours and the architecture is just incredible. Be sure to check out the basement if you’re a history buff!

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