Massachusetts State House

　　Introduction          The gold-domed classical building atop Beacon Hill has been described by Oliver Wendell Holmes as “the hub of the solar system.” The distinctive golden dome of the Massachusetts State House has long been an iconic symbol of Boston. Constructed in 1798 and designed by the renowned 18th-century architect Charles Bulfinch — who also designed the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. — the building boasts lavish interiors. The Doric Hall beneath the dome was built to house battle flags from the Civil War. Murals depicting Paul Revere’s midnight ride and the “Boston Tea Party” adorn the Senate Staircase. The House of Representatives Chamber features a famous wooden fish — the Sacred Cod of Massachusetts — symbolizing the enduring importance of the fishing industry since 1784. The underground archives and museum house many precious historical documents, including the Mayflower Compact.    Transportation     Address: Beacon Street    Phone: 617 727 3676    Subway: Park Street Station    Admission / Opening Hours    Opening Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00–17:00    Tours: Every 30 minutes between 10:00 and 16:00    Closed: State holidays

　　 Boston, United States