Colorado State Capitol Rotunda - Denver, CO - Domes of the (Under) World on Waymarking.com

The Colorado State Capitol was constructed during the 1890s with almost 240,000 cubic feet of Colorado white granite, architect was Elijah E. Myers. First opening was in November 1894. The dome was gilded in 1908 using 200 ounces of pure gold leaf in commemoration of the Gold Rush in Colorado. According to the Colorado State Archives website, the beautiful rotunda was built in the center of the Greek cross floor plan. The rotunda is made up of 128 pilasters, 60 spotlights, and sixteen stained glass windows in a Corinthian style. Standing on the first floor the dome is almost 150 feet overhead, providing more than 220,000 cubic feet of space.

Enjoy your tour of the Colorado State Capitol.

Hours Open: Open from 7:30 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday, closed on weekends and most holidays. Public and group entrance is at the north side at East Colfax Avenue. Access is free but there are security checks before you can enter the building. Tours are available. Address: Colorado State Capitol 200 East Colfax Avenue Denver, CO 80203 USA

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