Kentucky State Capitol: Architecture | Kentucky Field Trips

The Kentucky State Capitol building was designed in the French Beaux-Arts style. Learn more about the classical elements of its design, plus the awe-inspiring details inside. The French influence is strong, from the dome designed after Napoleon’s tomb to the grand marble staircases patterned after the Paris Opera House. The State Reception Room features mirrors that give the same effect of infinity as the Hall of Mirrors at the Palace of Versailles.