Palacio de los Tribunales de Justicia de Santiago

The Palacio de los Tribunales de Justicia de Santiago is a large judicial building on Compañía Street featuring neoclassical design with Doric and Ionic columns framing the entrance. The structure spreads across an entire block and houses several courts within its interconnected spaces.

The building was constructed between 1905 and 1930 after French architect Émile Doyère won a government design competition. Its completion marked the centralization of Chilean judicial institutions in a single location.

The building contains artistic details that represent justice, including cement female figures holding bronze swords that catch visitors' eyes.

Access is available during business hours, though it remains an active court building, so expect security procedures. Visiting outside peak times offers a more relaxed experience and better opportunities to observe the interior spaces.

Inside the building is a three-story arcade illuminated by a glass skylight, connecting different sections through a network of corridors. This hidden sequence of spaces forms the heart of the complex and creates an unexpectedly open feel within the massive structure.

Location: Santiago commune

Architects: Émile Doyère

GPS coordinates: -33.43915,-70.65309

Latest update: December 7, 2025 19:27