Palace of Justice of Barcelona
Palace of Justice of Barcelona, Courthouse building in Sant Pere district, Barcelona, Spain
Description
The Palace of Justice is a courthouse in the Sant Pere district featuring eight domes and a grand portico entrance that leads into the building. A monumental staircase illuminated by stained glass skylights dominates the interior and connects the different courtroom levels.
History
Architects Domenech Estapa and Enric Sagnier built this building between 1887 and 1898 as a new home for Barcelona's courts. The construction combines Neo-Baroque and Neo-Gothic style elements to create an impressive institutional building.
Culture
The main entrance features a sculptural work by Agusti Querol depicting a figure symbolizing judicial authority and overlooking the space. This sculpture forms part of a broader tradition of adorning important public buildings with symbolic works.
Practical
The building sits at Pg. Lluis Companys 14-16 and continues to operate as a working courthouse with restricted access during proceedings. Plan to visit outside of active court sessions for the best chance to see the main spaces and architecture.
Did you know?
The artist Josep M. Sert created extensive mural paintings throughout the interior in 1908, still visible today. These frescoes add an artistic layer to the functional courthouse that visitors often overlook.
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide. Discover all places nearby (Sant Pere, Santa Caterina i la Ribera).
Arc de Triomf
162 m
Passeig de Lluís Companys, Barcelona
91 m
Monument a Rius i Taulet
196 m
Central Vilanova
185 m
Grup Escolar Pere Vila
127 m
Casa Estapé
246 m
Teatre del Triomf
203 m
A Pere Vila Codina
119 m
Pau Claris
153 m
Palau de Justícia
10 m
A Lluís Companys
236 m
La Recompensa
147 m
Ruta Europa del Modernisme
179 m
Deessa
281 m
Autovia
112 m
Homenatge a l'Exposició Universal de 1888
245 m
Fames
140 m
Màstils de l'Exposició Universal de 1888
183 m
La Indústria
238 m
Adhesió de les Nacions al Concurs Universal
154 m
Arc 44,5º
129 m
El Comerç
233 m
Apoteosi de l'Agricultura, la Indústria i el Comerç
158 m
Fanals del passeig de Lluís Companys
122 m
Apoteosi de les Ciències i les Arts
145 m
Antoni Viladomat
211 m
Porta de la Ciutadella
219 m
Roger de Llúria
188 mDiscover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes