Montana State Capitol
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The Montana State Capitol is built in a Greek neoclassical architectural style with local
sandstone and granite. The dome is covered with copper and has a statue that is popularly called “Lady Liberty”. Take a tour and discover the architecture, art and history of this majestic building. There is a large rotunda with four circular paintings at the center of the capitol building.These paintings were commissioned in 1902 and they depict the four prominent archetypes of society in early Montana.Enjoy and admire the painting of the gold miner, Native American, an explorer and fur trapper, and a cowboy.destinations/best-in-montana.html">Montana's capital city, Helena, is nestled between Yellowstone and Glacier National Parks. Established during the Gold Rush of 1864, this charming modern city has managed to retain its history, providing visitors with an experience of the Old West. See the Montana State Capitol and the beautiful Cathedral of St. Helena, visit the Montana Historical Society Museum, the Holter Museum of Art, the Helena Historic District and other unique attractions.
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