Colorado State Capitol Review

Iconic building, make sure to walk up the steps and be at exactly 1 mile above sea level.

A must see when in Denver!!really incredible building

I've seen better looking Capitol buildings, but it's the grounds, the park & the flower gardens between here & the Civic Center that make this one of the best in America.

Had a great time there w/ our grandkids. Worth taking a ride there and visit.

Easily one of the most gorgeous capital buildings in the country. Explore the public building freely, and be sure to check out the museum on the 4th floor (take the stairs from Floor 3). From there you can access the dome, but only if you're part of a (free) tour. It's well worth it though - on a clear day, the views of the mountains and city are incredible.

Oh, and make sure to check out the "One Mile Above Sea Level" markers on the steps facing the mountains and Civic Park. They can be hard to miss, as they're embedded in the steps, halfway up the staircase.

Critique of the Marxist Theory of the State

There is no road leading from metaphysics to the realities of life. Theory and fact are separated by an abyss. It is impossible to leap across this abyss by what Hegel called a qualitative jump from the world of logic to the world of nature and of real life.
The road leading from concrete fact to theory and vice versa is the method of science and is the true road. In the practical world, it is the movement of society toward forms of organization that will to the greatest possible extent reflect life itself in all its aspects and complexity.
Such is the people s way to complete emancipation, accessible to all the way of the anarchist social revolution, which will come from the people themselves, an elemental force sweeping away all obstacles. Later, from the depths of the popular soul, there will spontaneously emerge the new creative forms of social life.
The way of the gentlemen metaphysicians is completely different. Metaphysician is the term we use for the disciples of Hegel and for the positivists, and in general, for all the worshippers of science as a goddess, all those modern Procrusteans who, in one way or another, have created an ideal of social organization, a narrow mold into which they would force future generations, all those who, instead of seeing science as only one of the essential manifestations of natural and social life, insist that all of life is encompassed in their necessarily tentative scientific theories. Metaphysicians and positivists, all these gentlemen who consider it their mission to prescribe the laws of life in the name of science, are consciously or unconsciously reactionaries.
This is very easy to demonstrate.
Science in the true sense of that word, real science, is at this time within reach of only an insignificant minority. For example, among us in Russia, how many accomplished savants are there in a population of eighty million? Probably a thousand are engaged in science, but hardly more than a few hundred could be considered first-rate, serious scientists. If science were to dictate the laws, the overwhelming majority, many millions of men, would be ruled by one or two hundred experts. Actually it would be even fewer than that, because not all of science is concerned with the administration of society. This would be the task of sociology the science of sciences which presupposes in the case of a well-trained sociologist that he have an adequate knowledge of all the other sciences. How many such people are there in Russia in all Europe? Twenty or thirty and these twenty or thirty would rule the world? Can anyone imagine a more absurd and abject despotism?
It is almost certain that these twenty or thirty experts would quarrel among themselves, and if they did agree on common policies, it would be at the expense of mankind. The principal vice of the average specialist is his inclination to exaggerate his own knowledge and deprecate everyone else s. Give him control and he will become an insufferable tyrant. To be the slave of pedants what a destiny for humanity! Give them full power and they will begin by performing on human beings the same experiments that the scientists are now performing on rabbits and dogs.
We must respect the scientists for their merits and achievements, but in order to prevent them from corrupting their own high moral and intellectual standards, they should be granted no special privileges and no rights other than those possessed by everyone for example, the liberty to express their convictions, thought, and knowledge. Neither they nor any other special group should be given power over others. He who is given power will inevitably become an oppressor and exploiter of society.

Beautiful building... lots of sketchy briefcase carrying individuals loitering inside

Nice looking building, construction going on but no complains about that. The sourrounding park is a bit dirty and ppl throw stuffs here are there, I have seen folks smoking inside the green area which is bad.

Beautiful building. Extremely ornate interior worth seeing. I recommend the free tour if only for the view from the dome!

One of the most beautiful capitol buildings I have seen. If you cannot attend a tour which allows you in the dome, a free brochure is helpful as you walk around. The artwork and architecture are stunning.

The homeless outside kept begging for money or weed?!

I loved this great monument full of history and interests, I love every time I visit it with my family, it's worth it, I love the shops near this great monument.

Cool place to visit. The tour guide was awesome and super informative. Definately worth the stop. The tour is about an hour long and ends at the top observation deck.

So much interesting history! And the staff is excellent.

On a clear day you can see forever from their dome deck.

The staff are really nice and it's kinda a mandatory place to go to. We have a beautiful capitol if you ask me. Check out other states, some places are way uglier and have a less enjoyable history.

One of Denver's prominent buildings, the Colorado State Assembly is a must-see with its golden dome and Neoclassical architecture.

Very historic place. Yet the homeless around it is bad. Other than that, a great place to show your kids.

Beautiful tour and amazing place to visit. Free for the public Monday - Friday!

Weren't able to take the tour but enjoyed walking through it. It's a beautiful building and very well kept.

The state capitol building is beautiful, and while one can wander around and see the building, I highly recommend stopping by the visitors desk and taking a tour. The tour took about 45 minutes, and was fantastic! We went from ground floor to the dome (walked around outside). The guide shared lots of things I would have missed. Extremely worthwhile!

It's not just the Capitol building that is nice to visit but it has a lot going on around it. If you're in Denver go check this place out.

State Capitols are always great and this is one of the nicest we've visited. Don't miss the free tour to learn about the history of Colorado.

The place was interesting place to visit but maybe not excelent. It contains interesting points but they are scattered and you have to find them. Maybe this is something expected considering main function of the building, but it makes the location less enjoyable. Maybe a small room dedicated to introduce visitors to the building and what to look for would be nice. Also I didn't see anything on the Hispanic legacy of Colorado. Maybe I missed it but if there isn't anything it would be nice to have something.

They do not have a Grant Information Office open to the public..

Interesting, beautiful building. They give free hour-long tours Mon - Fri, 8am - 5pm.

A historic looking state capital where you can claim to be at a mile high state capital.
The building is at close walking distance from the 16th Street Mall.
It should be a must visit spot if you re in the city.

Janet our tour guide was awesome!!! The General Assembly was in session during our 10am tour. Tour itself was great; mix of the building's history and how the Senate and legislature work. Tour ending with stairs up to the dome providing 360 views of Denver. Pretty neat!! Would definitely recommend going on this free tour. Thanks Janet!!

Dont forgot to report your family and friends so the friendly police can visit them and use the red flag law to come over and murder them if they refuse to give up their rights. Denver does not represent the entire state.

We took the free guided tour, which had some interesting history. Our tour guide was not very good though; she stated some incorrect facts (e.g. that Colorado was the first state to grant women the right to vote) and she ended every sentence with "so, yeah". I learned more from the pamphlet than from the tour.

The capital building is a beautiful building with nice architecture not often found in the west. One feature that really stood out to me was in the rotunda there is a wonderful mural showing the history of Colorado.

If I visit a state capital city I always like to visit it capitol. Colorado does not disappoint with its gold encrusted dome. Also, the grounds are nice for walking or jogging. There are cannons and statues as well. Easy on the eyes.

Such a nice place.. i dont know but we noticed theres not that much traffic... Denver the Capital of Colorado is such full of historic landmark 19th century buildings with mix of ultra modern buildings and complex..

There is a tour every hour starting at 10:00 and ending at 3:00. The tour was really informative! We enjoyed our time here a lot. Thank you!

This is your state Capitol. It is a beautiful, old building, has helpful staff to guide you, and a wonderful attic museum. Book with info desk to get to climb steps to the dome. If you come between January and early May, that's when the legislature is in session, so it is much more active then. You're welcome to view the legislative action from the gallery of the House and Senate chambers. Visit your legislator to let the person know of issues important to you.

Really cool building. The whole area is reminiscent of Washington DC.

Free entrance and if time permit, do sign up for the free tour as it allow you entry into the dome. Our tour guide Maddy was excellent and provided interesting fact about the building and some notable person in the history of Denver. I enjoy it more than expected. The staff are helpful and friendly. The interior of the building are majestic and grand, and as a first time visitor to the states, it is also fascinating to learn more about the how the voting procedure is done.

Everything was gated and boarded up so I couldn't really enjoy it. It looks nice from outside and I'm sure it'll look better once it's un-gated. There were a lot of homeless people all around the building and just a block away there was a big homeless encampment so that was a shame.

Be sure to take the official tour (free) inside so you can check out the dome. Great view of Denver from up there.

The rose onyx stone used inside (only place in the world that has it) is interesting. Great looking stone work.

It is a very beautiful building, it is worth visiting.

Nice place to spend time alone, with friends and family.

Great building shown by a good guide who really knew the history of Denver and Colorado.

Gorgeous architecture! Even during upgrades, an enjoyable experience. The dome lights up at night even.

A must for those visiting Denver. The free tour is informative and you finish with a hike to the top of the dome which provides amazing views of City Hall and the Front Range.

Well I only got to see the outside, and that particular day there was a crime going on outside.

Beautiful inside and out. It is made with local materials and is quite the locale. Take the tour if able, it's the only way to get to the steeple to enjoy the view (free tour).

As a voting taxpayer for a good number of years, it was about time to actually visit the capitol, with out of state guests of course. It provides a smaller, more western take on the US Capitol, with access to many interior hallways as well as senate and house chambers. We visited on a working day and saw a number of legislators, who no doubt worked hard to be elected and are well known to the politically connected, as well as the requisite lobbyists and so on. The views are striking and the marble and granite are quite incredible, worth taking a look at as you walk the halls and staircases.

A building common to the US headquarters of each state. The particular point is the altitude of the city and this building. City at an altitude of 1 mile or 5280 feet specified by geodetic points inserted in the steps of the building. It is the American measure equivalent to KM in use not in length. A geodesic point in a step indicates this height because the city of Denver is a mile above sea level. You have to watch the steps.

Entry/Exit not Disabled-Friendly with no close parking, or provisions for handicapped Citizens to have Public or Private Transportation to the Colorado Capitol limited entrances.

Love to be from Colorado. I don't all ways like who is in charge of the state.but it's still Colorado and I wouldn't live anywhere else.

I really enjoyed the various pieces of art around the building. I also thought the architecture was beautiful.

Very nice. Plenty of history to see. I recommend the tour guide, that way, you can go up to the top. Friendly staff working here, and even our own senators and congress people are around working. Stop and said hi to my congresswoman. Great to finally meet her.

What a beautiful building this is! There is so much detail put into everything and the tour is absolutely worth taking! I was amazed by the view at the top and the fact that you can walk around outside and see the mountains! Too much to list, see my photos!

Inside is very nice but outside is full of homeless and loitering people hitting you up for cash or to buy things from them. Denver needs to put a stop to loitering because it made taking pictures and enjoying the outside difficult.

Just a beautiful building! We couldn't get on for a tour, but spent some time on the plaza and had a wonderful day downtown.

I only made an external visit because it was already closed and my time was short. But building has very beautiful typical style and easy access. Worth it

Awesome tour. Parking g is not too hard. You can find d street parking ($1 per hour). The tour is free. It's every hour, you just have to sign up for it in the front. The last tour of the day is at 3 pm.

I was so excited to visit this monumental building and see the mile high step. I cried when I saw the boarded up windows and the fencing when I visited on August 19th, 2020. I sat in front of the steps and prayed for healing for this city, and for the country.

Beautiful building full of history. If you come to Denver, this is a must visit location