Mar 19, 2025 · The Capitol campus is defined by the architectural magnificence of the U.S. Capitol Building, the Supreme Court Building and the Library of Congress, each a pinnacle of architectural grandeur that captures the attention of millions of visitors each year.

Whether it’s the iconic East Front, the grand entrance of the West Front, or the legislative chambers on the North and South Sides, each side of the Capitol represents an important aspect of American democracy.

For more than 200 years, the Capitol has stood as a monument to those who built it and to the American people and our government. In this self-guided virtual experience around the exterior of the building, explore the architectural details and historic moments of …

Fountains, lanterns, and stone seatwalls are found on the east side of the Capitol, while Olmsted's most notable hardscape element, large terrace walls, wrap around the Capitol to the north, west, and south. In 1874, Frederick Law Olmsted was charged with devising a comprehensive landscape scheme for the U.S. Capitol.

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A panoramic view of the United States Capitol Building from the Ulysses S. Grant statue. This angles puts both the Capitol Building and the Washington Monument in the same picture.