Resting on an isthmus between two lakes, Lake Monona and Lake Mendota, against the backdrop of Madison’s skyline is the Wisconsin State Capitol, one of the top Madison attractions. Standing over 200 feet tall, the Capitol is an architectural masterpiece, made of 43 varieties of stone from around the world, hand-carved furniture and exquisite glass mosaics, and topped by Daniel Chester French's elegant gilded bronze statue, “Wisconsin.” Visitors can experience the beauty of the Capitol on a guided tour, which explores the entire building.

See the Italian-styled Governor's conference room, which is adorned with 26 historical and allegorical paintings by Hugo Ballin and French walnut furniture and head into the Senate and Assembly Chambers, which feature New York and Italian marble, and a magnificent Edwin Blashfield mural.

2 E Main St, Madison, Wisconsin, Phone: 608-266-0382

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