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Historic building · Austin, Texas
Texas State Capitol
Austin’s 1888 pink granite capitol, taller than the U.S. Capitol, with a rotunda, gardens and guided tours.
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About Texas State Capitol
The Texas State Capitol was completed in 1888, built of pink-red granite quarried in the state itself, atop the hill in downtown Austin. In a Renaissance style, it has a dome topped by the Goddess of Liberty and is taller than the United States Capitol in Washington.
Inside, the rotunda floor features the seals of the six nations that governed Texas: Spain, France, Mexico, the Republic of Texas, the Confederacy and the United States. The Senate and House chambers occupy the wings, and portraits of governors rise up the rotunda walls. An underground expansion with a glass ceiling houses offices and cafés.
The capitol grounds have monuments and large trees, and Congress Avenue runs downhill from the building to the river.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
One to two hours.
Best time
On weekdays, when guided tours are usually more frequent; the grounds are pretty in spring.
How to get there
On foot, at the top of Congress Avenue, in downtown Austin.
Tip
Guided tours do not charge admission; there is a security screening at the entrance. Check times on the website.
Official website
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Texas State Capitol
Is the Texas Capitol larger than the one in Washington?
It is taller than the United States Capitol in Washington, D.C.
Can you visit the Texas Capitol from the inside?
Yes — with guided tours or on your own, free of charge, but with security screening.
What is the Texas Capitol made of?
Pink-red granite quarried in Texas itself.