The Virginia State Capitol, located in Richmond, is the seat of state government in the Commonwealth of Virginia. It houses the oldest legislative body in the United States, the Virginia General Assembly. The Capitol was completed in 1788 and is over 215 years old. In 2003, the Virginia General Assembly approved $83.1 million for the renovation, restoration and expansion of the Capitol. Work on the capitol began in 2004 and was completed on May 1, 2007 (In time for Queen Elizabeth's visit to Richmond and Jamestown.) The image above is the Capitol’s Rotunda, with Jean-Antoine Houdon's statue of George Washington in its center. Richmond Virginia is filled with history and adventure for all ages.
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