 The Capitolio had the third highest dome in the world at the time of its construction.The gardens, based on the designs of European gardens consisting of areas of lawn bordered by paths and highlighted by Royal Palm trees, were designed by French landscape architect Jean-Claude Nicolas Forestier who also designed the Paseo del Prado.The 56 steps leading to the main entrance, "La Escalinata," is flanked by statues by the Italian artist Angelo Zanelli.