Albany New York State Capitol Building

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The New York State Capitol has served as the seat of government for New York since the 1880's. Over 125 years old, the building is a marvel of late …

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Oct 22, 2024
Gorgeous place with a huge body of water, marble tiles, and a fun “I love NY” sign on the outside. Expect lots of walking inside - it’s quite a big building. Full review by Princes5xo
Sep 27, 2024
The building is incredible. It may not be to everyone’s liking because parts are dark, gothic and heavy feeling but, you can’t argue with the incredible architecture, intricate designs and size. It h… Full review by Susan D
Sep 25, 2024
This a beautiful building inside and out. The area where it is located had a welcoming feeling. It is limited in seeing the inside but doesn't detour from the history. Full review by 1991KEB

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Why there is no dome
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Oh boy I remember them covering this on our tour. Here is the answer on Wikipedia. The central open court is dominated by a shaft intended to support a massive dome. The dome and …
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Oh boy I remember them covering this on our tour. Here is the answer on Wikipedia. The central open court is dominated by a shaft intended to support a massive dome. The dome and tower were never completed, as it was found the building's weight was causing stress fractures and making the building shift downhill toward State Street. To stop this movement, a large, 166-foot (51 m) long exterior Eastern Staircase was added to support the front facade.
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Does the Capital shut down for a period of 2 weeks in the summer if so can you tell me when? Planning a trip to see …
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Does the Capital shut down for a period of 2 weeks in the summer if so can you tell me when? Planning a trip to see the capital.
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Sorry but I don’t know the answer. Better to ask your state rep’s office if you live in NY.
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Hi, phil. What would you like to know about this attraction? best location for car parking
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I parked on the street in a neighborhood but only spent a couple of hours. did it feel sketchy, not any more than any other place in Albany. however we had no issues. just be aware of the …
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I parked on the street in a neighborhood but only spent a couple of hours. did it feel sketchy, not any more than any other place in Albany. however we had no issues. just be aware of the street signs as you can only park on certain sides on certain days.
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How long does the tour last?
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About an hour and a half
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