Ciudad de la Justicia de Pontevedra

The Ciudad de la Justicia features two large buildings connected by a 40-meter glass walkway, with stone-clad facades and numerous windows for natural light.

The first building opened in February 1998 after the demolition of the old provincial prison, while the second structure was completed in September 2019.

This judicial complex demonstrates the evolution of Spanish legal infrastructure by centralizing all court services previously scattered across multiple buildings in Pontevedra.

The complex contains criminal courts, juvenile court, prison surveillance court, prosecutor's office, and various specialized judicial departments serving 500,000 inhabitants.

The 2019 building incorporates vertical slats and bevelled planes in its design to reduce sun exposure, covering 23,000 square meters across six floors.

Location: Pontevedra

Inception: February 1998

Architects: Fernando Martínez Sarandeses

Architectural style: modern architecture

Part of: Ministry of Justice of Spain

GPS coordinates: 42.42531,-8.63439

Latest update: September 27, 2025 15:22