United States Capitol Rotunda
United States Capitol Rotunda is a historic and protected site Northwest Washington Washington located in United States.
801 9th St NW Washington , D.C. 20001 United States
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The 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.
One 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!
Tours 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.
Look for the artist 's face painted into the side of the tree in the frieze above the door to the House side.
Must see if you are going to Washington DC
One of the most beautiful domes in the US. Currently under construction till 2017. Next presidential inauguration.
Capital done is under repair. But the artwork and architecture are unbelievable
Amazing history and stories about what's on the walls.
Incredibly beautiful! Not to be missed.
Construction going on donut covers the George Washington apotheosis
For the 150th birthday of Lincoln's death, Peterson house has been open 24 hrs/day.
The 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
Capture the moment. Breath it in. The painting is magnificent.
Get a personal tour from a Senator 's intern!
Dad proposed to Mom here. And now here I am.
Beautiful and full of history!
Gorgeous! Got a neck ache for staring up all day.
Beautiful building!
The Rotunda is 96 feet in diameter and rises 180 feet 3 inches to the canopy.
Attending Gold Medal Ceremony with Astronaunts Buzz Aldrin, John Glenn Neil Armstrong and others.
Just shock and awe with the impressiveness of this room.
President Lyndon Johnson signed the Voting Rights Act here in the Rotunda on August 6, 1965.
O Lincon memorial é fantástico
La vista Es impresionante
Bello muy lindo lugar
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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
Look for the statue in the house connecting corridor on the 2nd floor. C'est moi! - Father Marquette
I'm told they only give public tours of this area when the expected attendance is low, for fire code reasons. November and January, a according to the guide. - Adam Nekola
Category Landmarks and Outdoors » Historic and Protected Site
Place United States » Washington » Northwest Washington