Experts' Choice Award
Tennessee State Capitol
5 expert reviews
“designed by noted Philadelphia architect William Strickland who was so impressed with his Greek Revival creation that he requested—and received—entombment behind one of the building's walls.”
– Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"This 1845–59 Greek Revival building was built from local limestone and marble by slaves and prison inmates working alongside European artisans."
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Michelin Guide
1 Star
"The self-professed masterpiece of architect William Strickland (1788-1854), this Tennessee limestone Greek Revival "temple" sits high on a hill and boasts ancient Athenian models."
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Where
"The Greek Revival-style building was begun in 1845 and completed in 1859."
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Frommer's
"The Tennessee State Capitol, completed in 1859, is a classically proportioned Greek Revival building that sits on a hill on the north side of downtown"
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