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El Capitolio: See PR Constitution and intricate dome painting!
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    • jumpingnorman
  • Updated By jumpingnorman on June 21, 2009
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    • Amazing dome ceiling of Capilotio, Puerto Rico - San Juan
    Amazing dome ceiling of
    Capilotio, Puerto Rico
    by jumpingnorman, 4 more photos
    On our way to Old San Juan, our cab driver who happened to be from New York said that we should visit the Capitolio built 1919 and see the ceiling which could rival the Sistine Chapel…hmmm, he seemed proud of this building which looked magnificent from outside and he said it was all made out of marble. So, we did go to it after lunch in Old San Juan.

    And it is free to enter this building where the Legislative Assembly meets (House of Representatives and Senate). A lady guard and tour director greeted us and just asked where we were from and we said Arizona, and I think they kept a log.

    She brought us under the dome and yes, the ceiling was magnificent – showcasing the history of Puerto Rico! And underneath the ceiling is the Constitution of Puerto Rico – the original one and you can see the whole document if you google it…but what is important is that this Archipelago is a Commonweath.

    The lady also explained to us three sources of the marble, looks like it came from Italy, Spain? And the USA (3 states I think)…and there were three levels o explore.

    We saw a painting gallery at the lower level which also has a cafeteria and the place is teeming with people in business suits because this is really a place for people who make the law. The third level gives a nice view of the constitution glassed cabinets from above.

    Since this is a little far from the Plaza de Colon, tourists coming from the cruise ships miss it...and that is such a pity because this is a magnificent building! The entrance is also a bit diificult to find, and if you get to the wrong door...it is a long walk to the other door...but just enjoy the outside of the Capitolio as you look for the correct door. It is worth a visit.

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    El Capitolio: El Capitolio - Puerto Rico's Capital Building
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    • Gypsystravels
  • Updated By Gypsystravels on January 16, 2008
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    • El Capitolio - San Juan
    El Capitolio
    by Gypsystravels
    The Capitolio is Puerto Rico's Capitol building. It's home to Puerto Rico's lawmakers. This impressive building was built on a hill overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.

    The building houses both the Senate and the House of Representatives. All members of the house hold offices here in the annexexd building to the Capitolio.

    The beautiful Rotunda holds the original copy of the Constitution of Puerto Rico which was signed in 1952.

    Admission is free with tours offered both in English and Spanish.

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  • Directions: Old San Juan Hours 9am - 4pm M-F
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    El Capitolio: The Capital building
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    • Jim_Eliason
  • Updated By Jim_Eliason on January 14, 2006
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    • Capital - San Juan
    Capital
    by Jim_Eliason, 1 more photos
    Home of the PR legislative branch. It sits between Old San Juan and Condado.

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  • Website: http://www.gobierno.pr/gprportal/inicio
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