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The Kentucky State Capitol is located in Frankfort and is the house of the three branches (executive, legislative, judicial) of the state government of the Commonwealth of Kentucky. The building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Kentucky's Capitol is the fourth permanent building since statehood in 1792. It was built to replace the earlier 1830 capitol, still standing in downtown Frankfort , which had become inadequate to accommodate the growing state government.
The first floor and basement of the Capitol Annex are open to visitors, but citizens must have a scheduled appointment to access the second, third and fourth floors of the Annex, where lawmakers' offices are located.
The main part of the Capitol has three floors. The first floor contains the offices of the governor (and his staff), secretary of state, and attorney general. It also features a rotunda with statues of famous Kentuckians and other exhibits. The second floor contains the courtroom of the state Supreme Court, as well as the chambers of the justices.
The following measures are in place for the safety of visitors to the Kentucky State Capitol: A valid photo ID is required to enter the Capitol building. Congregating or blocking hallways or entrances to the front of offices or open spaces is prohibited.
Kentucky’s State Capitol is a Beaux-Arts adaptation of the United States Capitol, with an interior that combines elements of a Roman bath complex and Charles Garnier’s Paris Opera (1861–1875).
The first floor features the Executive Branch -- the Governor's Office, Secretary of State, Attorney General, etc. -- as well as a tourist information desk and the Capitol Rotunda. The rotunda is highlighted by an Imposing dome that is 180 feet above.
