Capital or Capitol?

What is the difference between these two? Here’s how it breaks down . . .

The Capital is the city or town that is the seat of government in a state or nation.

The Capitol is the building in which the state legislative body meets.


For information about Colorado’s Capital City, click here.

Colorado State Capitol
Click on the individual pictures and take a tour of the General Assembly of the State of Colorado.
Source: State of Colorado

Colorado State Capitol Virtual Tour
Historical pictures take you through the history of the Capitol. You can also print out a helpful fact sheet.
Source: Colorado State Archives