🇺🇸 Hidden Gem? California’s STUNNING State Capitol! 🏛️

Think Sacramento is just Old Town? Think again! The California State Capitol is a masterpiece of history, art, and politics—and it’s FREE to explore! 🌟 Why It’s a Must-See: 1️⃣ 160 Years of History (Built 1860-1874) Survives 7.0 earthquakes! 💪 No guards blocking entry—walk right in! 2️⃣ Architectural Grandeur Roman-inspired dome with a breathtaking marble statue in the rotunda. Governor’s Office 🐻 – Features a bronze bear (CA’s symbol) and sometimes… the actual governor! 3️⃣ Step Into Democracy 🗳️ Senate & Assembly Chambers: Where CA’s laws are made! Original 1870s wooden desks with vintage voting buttons. Watch live debates (or pretend you’re in House of Cards). 4️⃣ Secret Details Bullet marks in the dome from 1850s militia clashes! 🔫 Portraits of past governors, including Reagan & Schwarzenegger. 🎨 5️⃣ Instagram Gold 📸 Rotunda: Sunlight + grand arches = epic wide-angle shots. Palm-lined gardens: Perfect symmetry with the Capitol backdrop. 📌 Quick Info: 📍 *1315 10th St, Sacramento, CA 95814* ⏰ *Mon-Fri 8AM-5PM* | FREE entry (security check required) 🚗 *Street parking $2/hr* #California #Sacramento #HiddenGems #HistoryBuff #ArchitectureLover #FreeTour #PoliticalNerd #TravelUSA 🌟