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Pennsylvania State Capitol


TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 14 attractions in Harrisburg
Traveller Description:
Teddy Roosevelt declared that this Italian Renaissance-style building was “the handsomest building I ever saw”. Indeed, the State Capitol, with its...... more » Teddy Roosevelt declared that this Italian Renaissance-style building was “the handsomest building I ever saw”. Indeed, the State Capitol, with its vaulted dome and grand staircase and the murals and painted floors inside, is thing to behold. « less
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Attraction type: Government building
Activities: City walk sightseeing, Group tours/walking tour
Address: Third Street
ird Street d Street Street reet et Harrisburg, PA 17101
Tel: 800-868-7672

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5 of 5 stars
Newark, Delaware
23 Oct 2009
1
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The Pennsylvania State Capitol is easily one of the most impressive buildings I have seen in the U.S. The craftmanship approaches that seen in Europe. I took a 9 AM tour of the capitol on Saturday, October 3, 2009. There were only about 8 people on the tour, though it would probably be very crowded on weekdays with 4th graders.... more

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5 of 5 stars
Northampton, Pennsylvania
12 Oct 2009

I took the Sunday afternoon 3pm tour on 10/11. I wish I could remember the tour guide's name but she was great and very knowledgeable. The building is beautiful. I've seen pictures of the Senate and House Chambers but seeing them in person blows you away with their beauty. The rotunda is breathtaking. The grounds are beautiful as well as... more

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5 of 5 stars
Washington Court House, Ohio
7 Aug 2009

This is a beautiful building - inside & out. Even a nice photo op of the downtown area from atop the steps of the capital building. Bring your camera. I would encourage photographers to go on Sunday when parking is ample curbside, as opposed to a weekday. more

30 Jun 2009
1
person found this review helpful

I am not an expert on State Capitals, but one of the individuals on tour with us sure was. He claimed to have seen 48 out of 50 of our nations State Capital (he has not seen the State Capitals of Ohio and Connecticut). He said he compares all the State Capitals to this one. Enough said... The tours leave... more

5 May 2008

I have been to a bunch of capitols, and this is among the nicer. The PA Supreme Court is in the building. The dome is really nice, and it is a historic building. more

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5 of 5 stars
Kutztown, Pennsylvania
28 Aug 2007

This is one of the most beautiful buildings in PA.,both inside and out. Tours of the building are available every day, except certain holidays. You can also tour this do not miss attraction on your own. There is street parking at meters and some parking garages nearby. Meters are free on Sundays. There are many dining options available--the cafeteria in... more

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5 of 5 stars
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
18 Aug 2004
10
people found this review helpful

In the heart of Harrisburg, a pretty little city with many Victorian buildings, is the very grand and very elegant Pennsylvania State Capitol Building. This edifice gives the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. a run for it's money ... it is very large, grand and imposing. A visit is absolutely free of charge and there are guilded tours which are... more

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Pennsylvania State Capitol Address

Third Street, ird Street d Street Street reet et, Harrisburg, PA 17101
Tel: 800-868-7672