US Capitol Rotunda

The United States Capitol rotunda is a central space in the Capitol building, 96 feet in diameter, and rising 180 feet to the canopy of the dome. It was built between 1818 and 1824 and features numerous historical paintings and sculptures, and is used for ceremonial events. The rotunda was designed in the neoclassical style and was intended to evoke the design of the Pantheon, and it is connected by corridors to the House of Representatives and Senate chambers. The rotunda underwent significant changes in the mid-19th century, including the addition of a new dome and the redesign of the interior space. In recent years, a major renovation project was undertaken to repair and conserve the Capitol Dome's exterior and the Capitol rotunda, which was completed in 2017.learn more on wikipedia