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United States Capitol Rotunda
Historic and Protected Site and Capitol Building
Northwest Washington, Washington
"your local Senator or Reps office.An intern"(3 Tips)
"11 Presidents have lied in State in the Capitol Rotunda"(3 Tips)
"... of the tree in the frieze above the door to the House side."(2 Tips)
"Construction going on donut covers the George Washington apotheosis"(2 Tips)
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Franco RippleAugust 30, 2013The painting in the center of the done is known as the Apotheosis of George Washington, raising the President and General to a godlike status. Below is a historical frieze 300 feet around.
HarjitMay 1, 2013One of my favorite places in DC. The Rotunda is gorgeous and you'll get a neck ache as you'll spend a lot of time looking up in awe!- Mark BJune 29, 2015Tours are not as extensive as they used to be and you must have tickets.If you can try to get a tour through your local Senator or Reps office.An intern will be your guide and will be less rushed.
Mark J.February 16, 2015Look for the artist's face painted into the side of the tree in the frieze above the door to the House side.
Richard RevillaJanuary 4, 2016One of the most beautiful domes in the US. Currently under construction till 2017. Next presidential inauguration.
ᴡ TorrezMarch 16, 2015Capital done is under repair. But the artwork and architecture are unbelievable
- Janay WinterApril 20, 2015For the 150th birthday of Lincoln's death, Peterson house has been open 24 hrs/day.
- C-SPANJune 15, 2010The First American to Lie in State in the Capitol Rotunda: Senator Henry Clay (1852); 11 Presidents have lied in State in the Capitol Rotunda (Lincoln, Garfield, McKinley, Harding, Taft, Kennedy, Hoov
David LazarusNovember 16, 2011Attending Gold Medal Ceremony with Astronaunts Buzz Aldrin, John Glenn Neil Armstrong and others.
Presidential LibrariesFebruary 1, 2011President Lyndon Johnson signed the Voting Rights Act here in the Rotunda on August 6, 1965.
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United States Capitol Rotunda
801 9th St NW
Washington, D.C. 20001
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Washington, D.C. 20001
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- 8.4
"Staff are very helpful and courteous. The guided tours are well done and well organized. They provide headphones so you can hear the guide speak."
Harjit 
"Free tours that leave quite often. If its high season, try to reserve online beforehand. The tour is about 40 mins and 100% worth it."
Ana Rumoroso
"Of course no phones in chambers, but very nice relatively new visitor's center"
Jennifer Salazar
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