The 1851 Greek Revival capitol crowns the eastern end of Dexter Avenue and is the most-photographed building in Alabama for good reason — it has been the stage for two of the most consequential American political moments of the past two centuries. Free self-guided tours of the dome rotunda, old Senate and House chambers, and exhibit galleries run on weekdays.
Don't miss the murals in the rotunda, the back steps with their commanding view down Dexter Avenue, and the wider Capitol Complex grounds, which include the First White House of the Confederacy and the Confederate Memorial Monument (the latter restored to a contested position after a brief 2017 removal attempt).