The North Carolina State Capitol is the center point of downtown Raleigh. The gounds are surrounded by beutiful large trees and green grass. The South side of the building faces the newly renovated Fayetteville Street. The Capitol is also within walking distance from several museums and hotels.

The North Carolina State Capitol, completed in 1840, is one of the finest and best preserved examples of a major civic building in the Greek Revival architecture style.

The Capitol is the second building on this site. In 1792, Raleigh was established as North Carolina’s permanent seat of government. A simple, two-story brick State House was built on Union Square between 1792 and 1796.

The next time your in Raleigh stop by the State Capitol. Sit back in one of the park benches and take in the energy of this historic site.