点评:After a long day of driving, we pulled up to the New York State Capitol building just before 6pm (parking on the street is free after 5pm), so we had about an hour to see the building. After going through security, and getting some info from the guards about how to see the most in the time we had available, we headed to the upper floors via elevator and made our way down, floor by floor. We started our foray through the building with the Great Western Staircase and its skylight and elaborate railings. Then the Senate Chamber and the Senate Staircase. On to the War Room with its beautiful ceiling murals paying tribute to New York’s military history. Enjoyed the Hall of Governors as we viewed the portraits in chronological order, identifying the many past and recent NY governors we know (despite being from another state!) and the Executive Chamber where the Governor receives guests and gives speeches and addresses. Loved the Hall of New York with its landscapes and street scenes of New York City and State. And so many sculptural details throughout the building! Truly was a pleasure to visit!! Note that guided tours are available to walk-ins earlier in the day.
翻译:在驾驶了一整天后,我们在傍晚6点前抵达了纽约州议会大厦(下午5点以后路边停车免费),因此我们有大约一个小时的时间来参观这座建筑。通过安检后,我们从警卫那里了解到如何在有限的时间内尽可能多参观各个区域,随后便乘电梯前往上层,再逐层向下参观。我们从大西楼梯开始参观,那里有天窗以及做工精美的栏杆。接着是参议院会议室和参议院楼梯。之后我们参观了战争厅,那里的天花板上绘有精美的壁画,向纽约的军事历史致敬。我们还逛了总督厅,按照时间顺序欣赏了历任总督的肖像画,认出了许多我们熟悉的纽约州前任及现任州长(尽管我们来自其他州!)。还有行政厅,州长会在那里接待宾客、发表演讲及致辞。我非常喜欢纽约厅,里面有纽约市及纽约州的风景与街景画作。整栋大楼里还有大量雕塑装饰!能来参观真是一件乐事!! 需要注意的是,当天早些时候也可以无需预约直接参加导览游览。