Iowa State Capitol

East 9th and Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50313
 
 
 
 
 
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Built between 1871 and 1886, this magnificent building is one of the nation's finest examples of 19th century architecture. Its dome, constructed of steel and brick, is externally gilded with 23-karat gold leaf... More »
Built between 1871 and 1886, this magnificent building is one of the nation's finest examples of 19th century architecture. Its dome, constructed of steel and brick, is externally gilded with 23-karat gold leaf. Tours can be scheduled between 8:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday and on Saturdays from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Tours of the Capitol last about one hour to one hour and 20 minutes. Groups must schedule in advance.
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Contact: 515-281-5591
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5 reviews for Iowa State Capitol
Wow i love it
By A Yahoo! Contributor, 03/26/08
free and awsome super place to see and you must go. i loved it and it is so wow!! if you don't go you will miss out on history and fun. i tuly love it an you need to go today!!
 
 
 
 
 
0 of 2 Yahoo! Users found this review helpful
Must See!!
By A Yahoo! Contributor, 07/28/06
If you come to Des Moines, you have to see the capitol!! It has REAL gold on the tops!! A breathtaking site. No matter what state I see, if I am anywhere close to the capitol, I stop and take a picture in front of it for memories... Have Fun!
 
 
 
 
 
3 of 3 Yahoo! Users found this review helpful
I LOVED IT!!!!!!!!!
By A Yahoo! Contributor, 02/10/06
I cannot believe such an obscure state like IOWA has the most beautiful capitol in the US. Everything about it is so magnificent, and to top it off, the people are so amazingly genuine.
 
 
 
 
 
4 of 5 Yahoo! Users found this review helpful
Beautiful state capital
By A Yahoo! Contributor, 09/27/05
The top of the capital is coated with gold. It really stands out and is beautiful. I hear after the last time the roof caved it, they totally replaced the dome with the gold cover. It looks great.
 
 
 
 
 
6 of 8 Yahoo! Users found this review helpful
AWSOME
By A Yahoo! Contributor, 02/24/05
My friends and I came by the Capitol Building in September 2004 and we thought it to be the most beautiful building we had ever seen. Wish we had more tome to stay, we were on our way to South Dakota. I would recommend this place to anyone!
 
 
 
 
 
2 of 5 Yahoo! Users found this review helpful
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