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Denver Public Library vs Colorado State Capitol
Both Denver Public Library and Colorado State Capitol are highly recommended by writers. On balance, Colorado State Capitol scores significantly higher than Denver Public Library. Colorado State Capitol scores 86 with endorsements from 6 publications like Fodor's, Afar Magazine and Michelin Guide.
Denver Public Library
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Lonely Planet
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Michelin Guide
10 West 14th Parkway, Denver, CO 80204
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Fodor's
"A life-size horse on a 20-foot-tall chair and other sculptures decorate the expansive lawn of this sprawling complex with round towers and tall, oblong windows."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Hardly a dusty bibliotheca, the Denver Public Library is an active and hip place with whimsical post-modern architectural elements courtesy of renowned architect Michael Graves."
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Afar Magazine
""The Yearling" is my second favorite sculpture in Denver (after Big Blue Bear)."
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Michelin Guide
0 Stars
"The acclaimed Western History Collection includes important early maps, documents and photographs."
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Colorado State Capitol
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Michelin Guide
Afar Magazine
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200 East Colfax Avenue, Denver, CO 80203
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Fodor's
"Built in 1886, the capitol was constructed mostly of materials indigenous to Colorado, including marble, granite, and rose onyx."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Sitting commandingly atop Capitol Hill, this stately neoclassical government building looks out across the grand Civic Center Park."
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Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"The imposing hilltop capitol (1886, Elijah Myers) is home to the General Assembly and offices of the governor and other officials."
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Climb into the dome for a commanding view of the surrounding city.
Afar Magazine
"Before you go through the West entrance of Colorado State Capitol Building for their free historical tours, the 15th step bears the inscription "One Mile Above Sea Level."
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"The west lobby of the capitol, built out of Colorado granite in 1886, has revolving exhibits."
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