Take a look at this photo. What do you see? A well thought out design that represents all aspects of Hawaii. The columns around the official building resemble royal palms, the two cone-shaped legislative chambers symbolize the volcanos that formed our islands, and the reflection pool surrounding the building represents the Pacific Ocean. Many design elements appear in sets of eight representing the eight main islands.
Official business concerning the governing of the state of Hawaii takes place here with the Governor and Lieutenant Governor along with the executive and legislative branches, House of Representatives, and the Hawaii State Senate.
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entrance fee: no
parking: yes, metered
approximate time needed: 30min - 1 hr for self-guided tour. guided tours also available.
what to do after: check out washington place where governors used to reside (they still live on the property in a new house), and where official governor functions take place. tours here.
415 South Beretania St | Honolulu, HI | 96813
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