Harrisburg
Pennsylvania's state capitol
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The Pennsylvania state capitol bulding in Harrisburg - front view - often called The Palace of Art.
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On the top of the dome is the gold statue, Commonwealth. She was restored a few years ago to her original glory.
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The entrance is marked by ornate lights, a theme that carries through the entire bulding.
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Flanking the entrance are two sculptures by PA artist George Gray Barnard.
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His works are considered some of the most detailed of the human form ever created.
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The gold leaf entranceway ceiling leading into the rotunda
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The floor is done in Mercer tile, with each tile representing a part of PA's history. These are the original tiles.
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Inside the rotunda are a few of the pieces saved from the fire that burned the original capital building nearly 100 years ago.
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The lights are deceptive - they produce an incredible amount of light for their size.