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The crown jewel of Des Moines is the State Capitol Building situated on a hill facing downtown. The central dome is gilded with 23 karat gold that shines beautifully both day and night. The Capitol Building was completed in 1886 and the most recent exterior restorations were completed in 2001. This image captured with a Canon T3i and 18-55mm lens in Des Moines, Iowa on April 9, 2016.