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Georgia State CapitolvsRhodes Memorial Hall
Both are praised by professional reviewers. On balance, Georgia State Capitol ranks slightly better than Rhodes Memorial Hall. Georgia State Capitol comes in at 80 with approval from 4 publications such as Fodor's, Michelin Guide and Frommer's.
Georgia State Capitol
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Michelin Guide
Where
Afar Magazine
Atlas Obscura
Frommer's
206 Washington Street, Capitol Square, Room 214, Atlanta, GA 30334
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Fodor's "The capitol, a Renaissance-style edifice, was dedicated on July 4, 1889. The gold leaf on its dome was mined in nearby Dahlonega." Full review
Lonely Planet "The gold-domed capitol is Atlanta's political hub. The free tours include a film about the legislative process and a glance at the government's communications facility." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"A scaled-down version of the US Capitol in Washington, DC." Full review
Where "Located on the fourth floor of the capitol, a museum displays exhibits about Georgia’s resources, history and government, plus quirky artifacts." Full review
Afar Magazine "Allows guests to see the role of the government firsthand. It's free to go on a self-guided tour...museum on the fourth floor features exhibits on Georgia wildlife and natural resources" Full review
Atlas Obscura "A popular oddity on display in a stately building, offering a symbolic commentary. " Full review
Frommer's "Modeled after the nation's Capitol, another neoclassical edifice atop a "crowning hill," its 75-foot dome, covered in gold leaf and topped by a Statue of Freedom, is a major Atlanta landmark." Full review
Rhodes Memorial Hall Fodor's Michelin Guide Where Frommer's
1516 Peachtree Street NW, Atlanta, GA 30309
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Fodor's "This former residence, now headquarters of the Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation, is one of the finest works of Atlanta architect Willis F. Denny II."
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"Inside, the grand mahogany staircase is flanked by nine stained-glass panels depicting the rise and fall of the Confederacy." Full review
Where "Built in 1904 for Rhodes Furniture founder Amos Rhodes, the Romanesque Revival-style “Castle on Peachtree” was constructed of Stone Mountain granite." Full review
Frommer's "Rhodes Hall is one of a few remaining pre-World War I Peachtree Street mansions -- a significant reminder that Peachtree was once a fashionable residential street." Full review
