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North Carolina State Capitol

1 E Edenton St, Raleigh, NC 27601

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www.ncstatecapitol.org

After North Carolina's first state house was destroyed by fire in 1831, the then-government decided to start building the new State Capitol in Raleigh's Union Square. This Greek Revival capitol was completed in 1840 and has been home to the seat of government in the Tar Heel State, ever since.

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We first realized that there was a security checkpoint because the Governor still has an office there. more on TripAdvisor

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As a proud American, an architect, and a nerd, I love state capitol buildings. The North Carolina capitol building in Raleigh is one of the more interesting ones I've stopped at. Once again, the peopl ... more on TripAdvisor

I have not been inside yet but, i have walked the grounds a few times. I really like all the civil war monuments scattered around the property. I think its free to ... more on TripAdvisor

Just visiting the building and seeing the old legislative parts and the sculptures outside. Also it is next ... more on TripAdvisor

The old State Capital isn't very big, but there's some interesting historical information in there. It's certainly worth a visit if you're touring downtown Raleigh. There are ... more on TripAdvisor

I am a huge fan of State Capitols (I try to take pictures of them in every state possible), and I really did enjoy the North Carolina State Capitol. The building itself is very impressive. I had a har ... more on TripAdvisor

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