Located at Congress and 11th Street, the Texas State Capital Building was considered the seventh largest building in the world when built in 1885. Tours of the building are free and when congress is not in session, you may roam around the house and senate floors. However, the rotunda area alone is worth the visit. A bit of hearsay, but I’m told the crack in the center of the Terrazzo mosaic in the center of the rotunda was made by a falling painter; others have said it’s simply settling that caused it.
I’m of the opinion they just don’t build things like they used to, and the details found in and around the Capital are amazing. From the etched glass to the door hinges that read “Texas Capital”, these details are incredible. The Capital is also filled with paintings and statues focused on Texas’ history.
Outside, within the 22 acres comprising the Capital grounds, there are many monuments to take in, including the first, “Heroes of the Alamo” and Terry’s Texas Rangers, Vietnam Veterans, Confederate Soldiers, among others. SAS Score: 4