The United States Capitol
The capitol’s dome was surrounded with scaffolding and a plastic wrap material to help shield workers from the weather. I knew this was occurring for I had witnessed the repair work going on news stations. The building was still an impressive one. I understand this dome is not the original one. This dome was completed in the latter half of the 1800 era. 
Security is very tight as we entered the building for our visit. No liquids allowed. I had to take my jacket off and belt off. We had to go through a metal detector. Interesting!!! I realize many are around willing to destroy anything pertaining to America!
Statue of Freedom
On the dome’s peak, a bronze statue known as the “Statue of Freedom” can still be viewed despite the work going on. I managed a photo of the one erected inside the capitol itself. The bronze statue was erected on December of 1863. 
The rotunda is currently Under restoration as well. The artist who painted this art was an Italian artist named Constantino Brumidi. he worked over a twenty-five year period on the art.
We spent several hours exploring the interior of the capitol seeing many, varied statues from the states, etc. Huge paintings are in place as well. This is something that I was interested in seeing.
The Senate and House were not in session during the time we visited. 
We exited via a tunnel and visited the Library of Congress, too. The architecture in that building, as well as the capitol was very impressive to see. Photos can not do the work justice.
Inside the Library of Congress.
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