Capitol portico

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The Capitol portico is the grand columned entrance of the Virginia State Capitol, exemplifying classical architectural design and serving as a prominent ceremonial façade.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf architectural element
building entrance
portico
architecturalStyle classical architecture
neoclassical architecture
associatedWith Virginia General Assembly
executive branch of the Commonwealth of Virginia
contributesTo historic character of the Virginia State Capitol
monumental appearance of the Virginia State Capitol
faces Capitol Square
hasDesignElement classical orders
colonnade
entablature
symmetrical façade
hasFeature columns
grand staircase
pediment
hasFunction ceremonial entrance
symbolic façade
influencedBy ancient Roman temple architecture
classical Greek architecture
isEntranceTo Virginia State Capitol main level
isPhotographedAs iconic view of the Virginia State Capitol
locatedIn Richmond, Virginia
United States of America
surface form: United States
materialUsed masonry
stone
orientation dominant public-facing side of the Virginia State Capitol
partOf Virginia State Capitol
usedFor inaugural events
official ceremonies
press conferences
public events
visualSymbolOf Virginia state government
surface form: Virginia State government

democratic governance in Virginia

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Virginia State Capitol hasComponent Capitol portico